The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-05-23


leaves little hope Of a speedy termination
Of the European War. The known, long
sherished designs Of The Russian Coy
srnnent upon CQDstant.nople, together
with the crafty, polite aud determined
character Of the new Gar, and bis great
facilities Tor raising and supporting armies
In the Crimea, would lead US to c1pec; no
propositions for peace from him. While
the interests, the pride, ard even the very
existence OF Great Britain and France, as
controlling powers IN directing tho desti-
HES OF The World, demand Of them a
successful resistance to the Entertainments
OF Russia. Their Credits ample, the spirit
OF the people is aroused and becoming
warike. and soon the two nations will be
united. as with TIC feeling Of one man, III
enthusiastic support Of the War against
Russia
In this view Of the case the European
War is likely 10 continue FOR an indefinite
periol, and must inevitably, in the pro
rress of events, involve the nations Of
Europe in general and protracted war,
which " i'll materially influence the affairs
of the civilized world, and directly affect
The interests OF all producing and CONNER
cia' nations.
Southern ard Western Europe, even in
times OF peace, derive large supply OF
breadstuffs from Russia and the interior
or Europe, which will be closed against
them during the War, so that they viii
ho forced to look elsewhere, not only FOR
ordinary supplies, but for the increased
amount which state Of war will require,
still further enhaEced BY the diminished
production OF these countries themselves,
in consequence OF tie abstraction of la
borers TO fill up The ranks Of their
armies.
II then, the United States remains at
peace with al the World, and is undis
surbed by civil commotion, every depart
nient Of business and production viii feel
the stimulating influence Of an exhaust
less foreign and home market, with prices
unchecked by rival competition from other
quarters.
With thc present nattering prospects OF
abundant crops throughout the country,
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continuance of high prices f,r produce
and live stock of every description, the
agricultural interests Of The conn' ny have
the promise Of unbounded prosperity 10
stimulate the cxertions Of farmers, and to
afford sn unfailing basis for prosperous
business in every department Of trade
anu manufacture, as well as for the gen.
eral development Of the incxhaustible re
sources OF the entire Union.
IT snch arc to be the effecs Of the Eu
ropean War upon the interests Of th'
United States. it is important that oul
people should arouse 10 the thorough
comprehension aud appreciation Of the
probable condition Of affairs, that they
nav at once take measures TO ayatli thtrm
selves Of the fun benefits Of their posi-
ton. The policy Of the farmer IS plain
and lie that runs may read the exhoria
ton Of the time-push your business I
the utmost limit Of ability increase th
area of your cultivation make addition
to your focks and herds, and thus pre-
pare to enjoy the blessings .. the goo
time coming
A like e1hortation, tempered with
word of caution, is addressed by the spr
OF tic presen hour to al who are engage
in manufacture and IN trade, while to tn
mechanic and labor er abundant work al
highly remunerative wages and ultima
competence are held forth as the sure r
ward Of Constant industry.
There are considerations in regard
The effecs Of War upon the railroads an
other projects Of Improvement II 4
United States, Which We vii present
another time.
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