The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-01-22
THE FREE PRESBYTERIAN.

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The Free Presbyterian, the able organ of the
Free Presbyterian Church, (anti-slavery,) holds
the following language in regard to Interven-
ton for Liberty. 1t is bold and direct:
But suppose this country to be fitted for
this glorious mission would it then be duty or
good policy to interfere in foreign struggles for
freedom? lit is duty to do so, then it is safe.
That which is right is always polite The
only true policy is in doing duty We hold to
the obligation of every nation and of every in
dvidual to aid by oil lawful means, the strug-
giles of the weak against the aggressions of the
strong. This duty is founded on the great
Christian doctrine of the brotherhood of the
race All men are brethren, and therefore the
interests of each are the interests of all. AS in
the human body, when one member suffers all
the members suffer, 80 in the great body of hui
mainly Hence he who takes from the hum
blest his right, is the enemy of his race. The
process, whether of force or fraud, by which
one man may be robbed of his freedom may in
turn be applied to the enslavement of all.
Hence the cause of Hungary, Poland, or any
nation that is really battling for freedom, is
the cause of the world The aggressions of
Russia are aggressions upon the rights of the
world and the nation which stands by with
folded arms, when her intervention might turn
the scale to the side Of justice and right is
false to her duty and to her trust Armed in
tervention, we think, therefore, can only be
consistently opposed on the ground that war is
never a lawful agency in defence of human
rights"
And, also, as implied in the sentence imme-
diatcly preceding, on the ground that such in
tervention might probably fail to "turn the
scale to the side of justice and right" while
putting at hazard vital interests in another d.
rection.
KossUTH-The reception of the great Hun
garian by the people of the United States is
freely commented on by the English press
"The London Morning Chronicle in an ar
ticle upon the demonstrations in America re-
marks that it il not among the least insignif-
cant phenomena of the present day that the
American people have lately evinced an unmis-
takeable ambition to mix themselves in the af-
fairs of Europe, and to take part in that con-
test of principles which must ultimately decide
the fate of the European commonwealth. 1t
says
awe are compelled to recognise the high
value and Importance of displays which, despite
all drawbacks indicate healthy vigor Of opin-
ion and political action, and sound and gen.
erous state of feeling 1t has been made clear
to the world, that the people Of America can
rise above selfish considerations, and that they
are anxious to support the cause of political
progress IL this be so, the separation OF the
old and the new world has ceased to exist
l.. L. h., itt nf in
terests The United States have taken their
place and assuredly it will not be secondary
one, in the great European commonwealth OF
nations
"Other Journals, of equal influence, express
similar sentiments; and this is one OF the signs
of change of opinion in England respecting
the position and influence Of the United States
AN ADDRESS TO the ministry and laity OF
the Methodist +. Church is published by lead
ing members of that church, asking the ap-
pointmcnt Of five lay delegates from each cir
cult or station, to assemble at Philadelphia on
Sd Of March next, to memorabilia the General
Conference, asking for such change in the
Government Of the Church as will secure the
introduction Of lay delegates into the several
annual conferences.
New JERsEY.-The Legislature met at
Trenton on the 9Th inst John Manners was
elected President Of the Senate, and Samuel
Allen Secretary. John Hughes was chosen
Speaker Of the House, and David Nave Clerk
All the above are Democrats.
The FISALrTY-The Lafayette Indiana
Courier, Democratic print approves the
course Of Senator Houston, on the "Finslity y
resolutions and predicts defeat 10 the Democrat.
ic party, il other cOunsels prevail.