Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28
How The . ma. q the ola world arc to
C. l., sHoLEs, EDITOR

ever obtain their liberties through forceof arms,
upon the general principle, that the mode by
Which the end was sought was itself destructive
OF the cnd-that is that the effect, of fighting,
upon the people seeking liberty, was TO render
them incapable of approaching, and consequent
y establishing true liberty, even if successful in
arms. We know in the whole history of the
world, the single exception of the United States
will be referred to, as an argument of the con-
trary. If we had time, and it were necessary
here, we think we could prove that even the u
nIted States, are not an exception We will on
ly say, that the principle of liberty as the prin-
clple OF this government remains yet to be es-
tablished, and that conflict is now going forward
NOT with the swords of the nation, but with
its ideaS-the way in which all conflicts of right
against wrong should be carried on, because the
only way in which right is sure to be successful.
But throwing aside the general principle we
have named we do not look upon it as possible
that the masses could be successful in struo-
gle against their opprossors. Take the differ
ont nations of Europe, and they all hold differ
ent degrees Of condition in enlightenment, and
consequently in a desire for freedom. Then
there can never be at once, an universal upr-
sing of the whole oppressed. Instructions and
revolutions must be confined 10 individual king
doms or states-and if there successful. we all
know the outside pressure of despotisn will
soon crush the young liberty struggling for ex-
istence. Witness, the Republic under Bona
parte-pursaed for % years by the allied thrones
of Enrope-and finally destroyed Witness,
more recently, the efforts Of the Italians crush
ed by the sol diSam republic of Frarce-and
witness TOO the fate of the many seemingly sue
cesstnI struggles made in Europe year or two
since. Despotism is strong and true to the in
stlnct of self-preservation, and the thrones of
Europe will never fail to stop their own quar-
reis Tor the purpose of turning their united
strength against any heresy of Republicanism
which may appear in their midst or on theirbor-
ders The Republic of France will not now be
realized The despots are only waiting to see
If she will not destroy herself and as soon as
that result can be no longer hoped for they will
'uiA ~ eAIid III uSii ilCl llGlT preservation de-
mands it, and they know it, aud such will be the
result. But are the masses forever to be op-
pressed Is there no way opened up for their
redempton-no cloud by day, nor pillar of fire
by night to guide them from the desert of suf-
fering to the promised land of liber;y2 There
is; Providence is not so Tnnindful Of the wants
OF his children, as to have opened no avenue of
escape. Think you, the perseverance of Co.
lumbus amid all his difficulties. to discover This
continent had no frovidence-nor no meaning
in it? Think you the enthusiasm of tho PHI.
grim Fathers, in pushing the prows of their fra
barks, in the dead of winter on the granite rocks
of New England, was without its Providence,
its purpose? Think you the subsequent histo-
ry of this country--almost one continued mira
Gle up to the present tiuie-has no meaning or
purpose ? America is to be the schooEanaster of
the 'oorh in the principles Of liberty. She is to
be the cloud by day and the pillar of fire by
night to guide the captives of all lands to free
DOM We speak confidently, perhaps dogmati-
cally, because we know the world is to have free
dom, and we see no other mode by which it is
to be attained.
we say America is to be, we do not say she
nor is the teacher of the world, nor do we mean
it. individuals and nations can accomplish good
just as they are good, and they cannot 90 step
farther Tons of defamation about our glori-
GUS KePubllcanism, will not affect the popular
mind OF Europe, unless we can show the opera
ton of the glorious machine, of which we de-
claim. The influence of America has as vet
been very limited-because the good she herself
possesses is limited in its amount! She has
done all she can do, and she can only do more
by purifying and elevating herself higher in Re-
pubicanism As we said, it is in vain to talk
to the masses of Europe of our glorious nstitu-
tons, for the moment they turn their eyes to
contemplate its glories, they are met by the spec
tacle OF men and women being bought and sold
in the very Capital of the Republic, and one-hall
OF its states engaged in the same accstie Oh lib
erty, and they turn away with the conviction
that we can learn them nothing, for they are
quite as good as we are.
America has not yet entered upon her mission
She is now fitting herself for her high duties,
and we have confidence, notwithstanding the
commissions which now tear her in the endeavor
to cast out the devils which possess her-that
she will truly fit herself for the mission TO which
by Providence she is called. Indeed, we hav, a
confidence, because we see it as necsssifu. in
the work of redeeming the suffering and op-
pressed millions. Freedom wa not achieved by
the successful issue of our revolution. We
achieved only the right to make ourselves free
thereafter, and it is that right we are now exer-
cisins in the struggle now pending between free
dom and savery--in which it seems to us. as
part of the plan, that freedom must Triumph
This stain then swept from orr national escutcl-
eon--this lie torn from the brow OF young X :
pubicanism, and one or two other measures
enacted which seem approaching consummation.
and America will commence her work of teach
ing and regeneration. She will place herself
upon high eminence--she will be cmphatical-
ya pillar of fire attracting the eyes of the world
and the good essence of her constitution, the
fragrant breath of her true Freedom will enter in