Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-01-20
From the ". Y. Tribune.
European Matters.

We are informed that private letters have
been received in this city from Gov. KossUTH.
announcing hls intention Disabling from South
hampton on the 23d ult. in the British steam
err for Constantinople, whittier it is supposed
he was to go on the express invitation Of the
Sultan. II It be true that KossUrH goes to
Turkey at the request of Abdul Medjid, with
regard to which we await further information.
there can TO longer be doubt that the Porte
anticipates the addition of Austria to its de-
clared enemies, and is preparing to keep that
power busy at home by a new rising in Hun
garys an example which, of course, will at
once be followed in Italy. At the same time,
We have tosaanouDce that public feeling in
England Is daily becoming more infamed
The excitement is net only directdd against
the Ministry for its weak and treacherous con
duct IN the Turkish question: but Prince Al
bert as.pPenly charged with completely with
Rs.ssssRnd the Queen herself is no longer
regardsd with the same exuberant loyalty as
before. Ii is surprising to see the rouchness
with which the Prince is handled by journals
once filled with respect and devotion for his
person and character. Indeed, there has been
no such stlrringup of the popular elements
IN England since the times Of the Reform Bill.
The public at large are hot for war; and of
this the late articles of TIE London Times
upon the Turkish naval disaster alone afford
CONCLUSIVE evidence. At Mkmoment since
the commencement of tho difficulties haze
the chances Of peace been faint and thA
probabilities of general wak& strong. That
suhc dire CONFUSION is ce}fSin we do not
say; 1t may be that some mAns of escape
can yet be found; but We are Bound to de-
clare that the horizon reddens with the men
ace of a universal confagration. We do not
hail the omen with pleasure. Our faith is
in the trumphs of industry, Of science, and
the gradual acquisition of freedom through
the growth of material and social wel-beinr.
In the clang of arms the arts which elevate
the masses and add to the capabilities of man
are sllenced and oJscurcd and military power
asserts its brutal supremacy. 1t is possible
that when Europe emerges, exhausted ana
declmated, from the now imminent contest,
some few districts may be in more congenial
hands, some single tribes have achieved a
measure of independence; just as it is certain
that one power, which has played momen-
tous part in history, and one ancient house,
that Of Hapsburg, which has long boasted an
an ALMOST ,nnequaled sway, will be overthrow
and abolished. But leaving aside these cir
cumstances, we can draw no smiling horoscope
for the now probable CONFUSION; nor do we
believe that the liberties of Europe in general
or the progress of all that really elevates and
ennobles Man can beadyanced thereby. But
in saying this, let us never forget the truth
that if a general war must follow, it HIS two
causes, namely: the wicked and unjustifable
pretensions OF Russia and the timid, base,
hypocritica! conduct of the British and Frsnch
Governments. The weight of responsibility
lies on these powers, but above all on Russia,
rs the aggre>sor and source Of the entire diff:
fculty. 1t is the Gar who fears not to dis
turb the peace Of the world, to interrupt its
to cause boundless an d irrepara-
Die waste Of money and of life, all upon the
most frivolous and worthless pretexts. Let
there come, then, if the strugge is inevitable,
Il betting chastisement for the fragrant and
gigantic wickedress Of the despot who thus
CANDLES with the blood and treas
ure Of his own people, and puts in peril the
dearest interests Of Mankind.