The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-10-25

ocDdSIOpOl. n gentleman TesluiHS III O"cueH
in the following letter, many in
teresting particulars.
To the Editor ofthe National Era:
A new, glorious page has been added to His
tory. The cause of justice, of national indie
tendency, and of human freedom, has achieved
most memorable victory over the grasping
ambition of the would-be arbiter of Europe
Every noble heart, sympathizing with the dear
est interests of mankind, must have felt re-
ioiced at the news of the signal defeat of the
Russians at Sebastopol. The sublime heroism
which those French warriors displayed, who,
craving a thousand deaths, stormed the Mala-
koff Tower, and VIGOROUSLY planted the tri-col-
ored banner upon its captured ramparts, is the
more deserving of the admiration of the pres
ent aud future generations, because achieving
the humiliation of the incarnation Of despotism.
No wonder. therefore, that the tidings of this
almost matchleSs deed of arms produced every
where indescribable JOY among the friends OF
liberty, and, on the contrary, struck with dis
may and terror the hearts of the minions OF
Russian tyranny, and the eulogists of the Holy
alliance.
Well might chivalrous France feel proud OF
the heroes who have elevated her again to the
pinnacle OF military glory, while proving them
selves the worthy descendants Of the terrible
soldiers who forced the bridges of Novi, Arcole,
and Ebersberg, and conquered at Austerlitz and
BOrodino. But it is not only France, but Eu-
rope at large, that feels grateful towards the
heroic men who have done away with the gen.
eral fear of Russian ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. The fall
of Sebastopol, and the total destruction of the
Russian fleet in the Black Sea, are hailed by
the European nations as the triumphs over their
mightest and most dangerous foe. The Car
of Russia being humbled and crippled, the pet
ty tyrants who have relied upon his aid and
protection are now. in reality, at the mercy of
their il-treated people. The Italian and Hun
garan exiles, and the other mistaken friends
of the popular cause, who have committed the
iony-not to use a stronger expression-of
abusing the Emperor of France, and of oppo-
sing the policy of the Western Powers, must
now come forth and acknowledge their error,
IN order TO avoid the suspicion Of being guilty
Of treachery to the efforts that are now so sue
ccssiully made, of enfranchising Europe from
the bghting influence Of Russia.
The effect which the fall of Sebastopol has
produced throughout Europe, can scarcely be
imagined, and would hardly be credited, if not
attes.ed to by the pens of thousands of journal
ISIS. who, witnessing the unbounded reioicings
Of the respective communities among which
i!ey happen to live have described, in the
most vivid coors the outpourings Of the joyful
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the French have showed themselves in celebra-
ting the glorious victory which had been bought
with much Of the nobest blood of France, still
their enthusiasm seems to have been fully equal
LED Icy that exhibited by the Scandinavian ma.
lions, and especially by the Swedes These
latter, hating the Russians with deadly hatred
and mindful of the memorable victories achieved
by their brave ancestors over the hereditary Ell
envy. and feeling displeased with the inactivity
m which they have hitherto been kept by the
cautious policy Of their King, have taken occa-
sion Of the fall! of Sebastopol, to show, in the
most palpable manner, that they are resolved
no longer to remain passive lookers-on, while
France and England are fighting the battles OF
Europe against Russia.
The students of the celebrated University oil
Dpsala, on learning the news of the capture oil
1h Nalakof Tower, and the withdrawal of the
husSlan troops from the southern side of Sebas
'opOl, assembled in one of the public squares
aud proceeded thence, while singing some OF
T. 'avorite war songs of Sweden, to the place
where stands the statue of the great Gustavus
Easa. Hating before the image of the illus
triOus founder of the family that for centuries
welded with glory the Swedish sceptre, one OF
the students mounted the pedestal, and from
thence made speech, which eloquently pic
ured the sentiments Of the people of Sweden
while reminding It's present ruler of the great
hlnsS whom the nation is now expecting that
he will eudeavOr to initiate.
ne words of the youthful orator have been
copied IN almost all the leading scandinavian
papers, and have, as it would appear, met with
me enthusiastic and general appreciation, not
only OF his own warlike countrymen, but also
OF the bold Norwegians and the brave Danes,
100 Yes, 1t is generally asserted by the Scan.
GHIvlan papers, expressing the sentiments OF
the people, that the respective Governments OF
'aeSe countries cannot mnch longer resist the
fopular will, which has of late been so distinct.
y expressed, in favor of actual cooperation
%lth the Western Powers.
At Stockholm, at Christiana. at Copenhaoen.
ana at almost every provincial town, and at
many villages, too, there have, within a fort.
AIywhich France and England have acquired
~ consequence of the vigor with which the
Sese OF Sebastopol has been pursued 1t would
appear that the wish of rvalling the French, in
'nrlr irresistible impetuosity and daring, and
,le Ensllsh IN their undaunted bravery, has
Nnlied fire within the breasts of the Swedes
|h''n Is not likely to be quenched. Deplora
Sc THIS must naturally appear to every pious
- aid every sincere philanthropist, is is but
picture of the actual feelings that now
IL supreme in the hearts of the countrymer
u -larleS MI and Gustavus Adolphus the
r lat the hope that final blow might
L. e directed against the despotism of the
~"rS must be accepted as a consolation for the
ne" saherings that are to be inflicted upon hui
mainly.
ia rance and in the Scandinavian countries
,hf JOY ieIt on account of the fall of Sebastopol
DIS been genuine and unalloyed. But such
Is NOT been the case either in Germany or in
a'y. The defeat of the Russians has gladden.
Tl me hearts of the oppressed German and
,''''h nations, but has caused great grief to
Ier oppreSSorS, and to the privileged classes
'Io 'eas' or the sweat Of the people. Besides
l'.y o. the Liberal party in Germany, as well
III itay, have been carried so far by their
lN'eu 10 Napoleon, as to receive with no 10Y
oooa which, by his instrumentality, it has
LEASED Providence to confer upon Europe at
rye.
Inc tall of Sebastopol, and the destruction
almost the half of the naval power of Rus
: can scarcely fail to produce results of the
latest Importance, with respect to the fnaI
10Y OF free principles. The accomplished
'orS OF the New York Tribune may have
SONS ~ TO feel disappointment at the diminish
10 chances Of seeing Turkey made subject tt
WSe"ded benefits of the protective system
tCpeu by Russia, relative to trade; but cher
,; lug as we do the principles of religious pc
a. civil, and commercial freedom, we hal
slOfious achievement of the Allied armie:
unIiis taxable tokens that the day is fast ap
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