Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-03-26
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For the Telegraph.
The Presen! condition of Continental E,.rope
Goso!utlsna-n'oral in.erpention-slare holders
opposed TO st--importcnt to TIE cause Of free
dom.
In contrast with the slate past" the present
of Continental Europe is of solemn import and
painful 10 perceive. Then, the indications were
hopefully favorable and cheering, with respect to
progressive reform, nou there is scarcely an ar
rivai that does nc, bring intelligence of its in
cfeasing power and the energetic and cruel en-
forcement of its mandates also, Of its avowed
purpose and confident expectation of speedily
obtaining, where not yet accomplished unintet.
rup'ed possession of absolute sway," or in lie
significant language, recently used with refer
ence to France, BY the Pope's ruler of Ireland
DR.. Cullen; She happy prospect Of tranquil
future"
The love of irresponsible power is one of the
strongest of the selfish passion. and its volun-
tary REIMBURSEMENT, has been Of rare occur
renee.
ADO bu, think
How sweet thing il Is to q crown"
10 question the Legitimacy of Absolusism, or
to discuss the proper objects of government and
and subject or vassa, 80 audacous as to make
the attemp, to do so, however peacpabIy would
render himself liable to imprisonment, Danish
ment or DEATH Hence, the more passive, the
submission and "the more ignorance the more
peace" under despotic sway. Such are the
characteristics and practical effects of Absolu-
tism, whether in the person of ,yrannical En-
peror, radical slave holder,or i'll that tectIum of
q being, whom he uses for an 0rerseer.
$50 looks the pent up lion over the wretch
That trembles under his deNouring puvs;
And 50 he walks insulting DER his prey;
And So he comes TO rcnd his limbs"
| Who can doubt, in view OF continual develop
men,s, that there has been collisions, among alb
solutists iii Europe-tempor and ecclesiastical
to produce the present state of affairs and that
their respective dynas,ies are in alliance, and
virtually pledged to aid each other in maintaining
supremacy at any conflict which may ensue.
Such being the condition of the leading powers
of Continental Europe, it were absur to expect
that their policy can be materially and speedily
changed by merely moral intervention from what
ever source it may proceed. But the propriety
and utility of such interference would be con-
sidered in view of remote results and the final
triumphS of the cause Of truth Then let our
government. negotiate, demonstrate it may be,
in behalf of Hungary. Such action woald be
a new feature in our foreign policy and in ma
.ional intercourse. Nor would the influence
be felt merely in the direction intended, but re-
flexvely. Consistency would demand that the
people and their government, while thus interfer-
ing in'favor of oppressed humanity in foreign
lands, should "look at home," and pract cally
consider the greater expressions practiced here,
and the mos, abject condition of the large num-
Der who are the subjects of irresponsible pow
err.
Furthermore, the right of moral intervention,
by one government and people with others, will
thereby be clearly recognized and may be recip
rocated the rulc working both ways, American
slavery may, therefore, be a subject Of animal
version and intervention BY foreign governments
and people from considerations fphGn,hrophy,
or by way of retort.
Far seeing radical pro-savcry politicians
are apprehensive of such results, and manifest
much sensitiveness and suspicion when action
on the part of the government is proposed 10
advance the cause Of impartial, rational liberty
even in foreign lands, lest their dearest and most
cherished Observation-Disclosures be weaken
ed or in sort,e way impaired. The remark of
Senator Badger, is one Of the many manifesto
tasions Of opposition to intervension-"oher gov
ernments might be led to interfere in our do
mcsc concerns"
The friends of freedom have, consequently,
the strongest inducements to favor the policy Of
moral intervention, as means Of promoting the
great cause of reform and progress.
8. S. B.