The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-02

such has been the increase Of Russia up to the pre-
sent time. Such progression is without parallel
in the history Of the world, ii We except ancient
Rome. Situated on the confines Of Europe and
Asia, the influence Of Russia is felt from China TO
the shores Of the Atlantic and the Pacific Such is
the power Of the determined enemy Of free govern
ment In Europe, and Of the rights Of man every
where 1t s clear, that its be not stopped,
France aud England will in time be absorbed, and
the whole European continent be overshadowed
with the darkness Of the middle ages. AS 1t is the
prediction Of Napoleon Is nearly realized and Europe
Is almost Co@ack. The Czar Is preparing to finish
the work commenced by his predeces ,ers. His 60
vernnent is terror to his subects-it is despot-
ism Of q most atrocious character, and he Is
availing himself Of the science Of modern times to
solidify it, and to make 1t still more powerful.
When the rail roads now being constructed within
his domnions finished, the Emperor will be able
to concentrate an army Of quarter Of million Of
men at any point, within the briefest space Of time
possible.
This Is the power now arrayed against freedom
in Europe, and which threatens, If net arrested to
swallow both France and England II Is proposed that
the United States shall unite with these countries In
resisting its further progress. There Ia no doubt
but that they possess influence enough 10 drive the
Cossack back TO the wilds Of Siberia. They GER
tsnly can prevent his forcible Intervention 10 the
affairs Of Hungary, any other country In Europe.
This can be effected, not by an active Intervention
on the field Of battle, but simply by joining their
several fleets, and taking q decided stand in the
Baltic and Black Sen In this manner, the power
Of Russia could be paralyzed and the people Of Eu-
rope would be at liberty 10 modify their govern
ments as they pleased. Such q system Of interview
ton as this would be the most powerful and the
most practical and most agreeable to the en-
lightenment Of the present age.
But how is this to be brought about The exist.
ing governments Of these three countries will not
combine for such q purpose. Our American 60
vernment-the administration at Washington-is
utterly imbece, and nclines to the Cosssck rather
than towards liberty. The present government Of
France resembles our own in this respect; and the
English government, from What We have seen Of
the effects Of the recent demonstrations is utterly
paralyzed at the enthusiasm and uprising Of their
own people 10 favor Of Kossuth and European iber-
~. Bat We are the eve Of most memorable
year 1852 is close at hand-the Presidential
elections in France and in the United states
are soon 10 take place. On these occasions, and in
these elections, the popular impulses will be do
veloped and made manifest Ia both countries The
people Of each appreciate the new phase in human
events which appeared In 1873 The people Of
England, too are opening eheir eyes, and faly az
rrecis.e their duty as well their interests They.
too, know that The inroads Of the Cossack must be
stopped, or they will be sacrificed eventually And
We feel certain they would rejoice at an oppotu-
nifty 10 unite with those Of France and the United
states In stopping the progress Of Russian des
poiism
This is the way in which the friends Of human
liberty can accomplish their purpose It is FEAST
ole, and practicable. and ought to be adopted az
soon ss posSaie. We will answer for the peopss Of
the United sts,ss in the matter; and II is b.
yord doubs that the question viii enter ntc our
tttt Presidential election 70 much TIE besssr. }