Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-02-10

The following amusing Jew d'esprit from the
Danvers Mass Courier will excite the rsibles
Of every reader, be he Wing or Locoloco:
ROBERT PEEL swoRN.-EIave had something
TO do with managing intercourse between ma
tons. The laws Of nations are very elastic on
the subject Of just causes of war. There are
various causes which Justify war. 1t is consid-
cred juslifable to make war on weak nations for
reasons that would be unjustifiabe if the oppo-
sing party was strong. Boundaries are fruitful
cause of war. A plausible pretext ought TO be
found or invented before going to war. even
with weak nation. 1t is juSlifabc 10 make
war on an ignorant aud sen-barbarous peopla
10 get their territory, or make them receive opi-
um, rum or gun-powder. 1t is considered suf
ficient reason TO make war on barbarous peo.
pie because they are coored, and live on rice
or by hunting. Christian nations make war on
these tribes to teach them civilization and Chris
tianily. They do this by first introducing can
non balls and grapo.shot to destroy them, or rum
and gunpowder, by which they viii destroy
themselves. Christian nations sometimes war
with each other, 10 decide which is the most
Christian nation, or TO determine whether Ger.
tain Italian gentlemen at Rome is the head Of
the church. 1t is justifable for a nation TO en-
poy press.gang TO steal men to serve on board
ships of war.
Cross-examined.- National debt Of Great Bri-
tain very large. Witness had much trouble in
managing ii. Amounts 10 eight hundred mil.
lions Of pounds sterling. Its annual interest
amounts to two hundred millions of dollars
This debt was contracted by reasons Of wars
with foreign countries. Is very oppressive to
the people.
JOHN RUssELL.-W Witness is now Premier in
tho Government of Great Britain. Have heard
the evidence of the last witness, and agree with
him on the subject Of wars with weak nations.-
The great national debt of Great Britain was
caused by her wars. lis interest is perpetual
tax on the laboring classes of the country. If
universal suffrage prevailed there us in the
United States, the debt would at once b. rcpudi.
ntcd.
Mrs. Victoria GUELPH CoBURG, SWORN
This witness was an English lady, of genteeI
carrlage and modest appearance, and was attend
ed by her husband, Mr.. Albert Coburg, and sew
efal small children, all under nine years of age.
Witness gave her testimony with much fucncy
and without embarrassment, having been accus.
toned 10 speaking in public. As her evidence
was mere echo Of that of the preceding wit
nesses, VIC omit it.
ARTHUR, DUKE OF WELLINGTON, cALLED.-This
was tall, venerable looking individual, with d
military bearing, who stated that he had some
knowledge in political and military affairs. Up
on being asked The usual question 'What werl
just causes of quarrel between nations' he re-
Piled as follows: 1t is necessary and useful to
make war TO get rid of redundant population.
Every nation has few annual thousands of its
lower orders. whom it is expedicnt 10 kill of
by war. When not engaged in fighting with Il
civilized people, it is necessary TO make war OF
savage people, to keep the soIdiery in prac
lice.
Cross-questioned.--Soldiers ought not to b.
troubled by religious scruples. Arelgous mar
has no business in camp. Do not believe in III,
final prevalence of pacific principles. Have 1
better opinion of mankind. Such state o
things would render the world unfit for gentle
man and soldier.
LOUIS PHILIPpE swoRN.--This was French
gentleman of large stature and porlIy men.--
lie speaks the English language fuenlly with
only slight French accent. Witness lives in