Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-28

The News.-The news by the Asia created
much excitement and feeling on Pennsylvania
avenue yesterday afternoon. The wonder.
mongers were evidently in a state of great
anxiety over the probability of war with
England. They were busy for hours discussing
the prospect of a war, with all takers within
their reach Their anxiety amused US, inso-
much as we really believe there exists almost
as much danger of war with the moon, as be-
tween England and the United States at this
time. Neither power has anything to gain by
war between them, and both have much
more to lose by such a war than by engaging
In hostilities with any other power. No ma
terial interest of either is at the bottom Of
their current Misunderstanding; the point in
issue being simply one of etiquette, or rather,
of national dignity. The act of this Govern
ment in dismissing the representative and
agents of the British Government whose Off
cial presence here had become offensive, is by
no means a cause Of war under the laws or
customs of nations nor would retaliation by
the dismissal of Mr.. Dallas be legitimate cause
for a declaration Of war on the part of the
United States. There is certainly no DISPOSE
tion on the part of any portion of the people
of the United States to 60 to war with Bril-
tain; nor have we the remotest idea that
any one connected with this Government en-
tertains the slightest disposition 80 to do
Though the Times and two or three other
English newspaper that lose no opportunity
N az az in ba;r IL
England s American relations are full Of fury,
it is evident that ninety-nine in every hun
dred Englishmen who interest themselves in
public affairs, scout the idea of war as vehe-
mently as our own people do. The buster Of
the Times is no new feature. 1t indicates
no more now than it has indicated hundred
times almost, in the last ten years, and it
affects the nerves of none in Washington well
informed with reference to the real state of
our relations with England.
Indeed, We find that many statesmen here
foreign as we'll as American, who recently
entertained the belief that Mr. Dallas would
be sent home, are convinced by the Asia's
news that notice to quit will not be served
upon him. Had positive information that
Mr.. CHAMPION had been dismissed been first
transmitted to that gentleman's government
by himself, instead of direct from the United
States State Department, through Mr. Dallas,
the probability is that the latter would, in
turn, have been promptly sent away. At
least such is the received opinion in diplo-
matte circles here. The delay On the part of
this Government in concentrating Mr. Cramp-
toms dismissal until some days after it seemed
to be well known that the event was about to
transpire, doubtless arose from its desire to
have the official notice on the ocean on the
way to Mr.. Dallas, before communicating il to
Mr.. Champion, so as to prevent its being pos
sible for Mr.. c. first to inform his Govern.
ment of the:fact.
The Old Line Wing Meeting.-The fol-
lowing able and interesting letter is from the
pen of gentleman of high character and
great social influence in this community, who
when in public life held distinguished posi-.
ton. We know him to be an ardent Fillmore
man, aud that if there is a man in this COM
munity who is entitled to express the views of
toe Old Line Wings here, as a party. he is
that man.
THE OLD LINE WING Meeting Mr.. Ed
tor: You are quite correct in your remarks ON
the conduct of the Know Nothings at the Wing
meeting at COpp's saloon on Saturday night
last In long political experience have
never witnessed any thing so indecent, intru-
siVe and intolerant.
1t was very evident they had mustered
there with view to break up the meeting, if
they could not control it. The venerable
chairman, Mr. Seaton, who presided with so
much dignity and decision, stated clearly and
emphatically, that the meeting was called
exclusively for the Old Line Wings, who had
adhered steadfastly to their colors, and did
not include any who had joined or affiliated
VITA other parties, either Democrats, Repub-
licans or Americans. All such were intru-
ders, and no one having tie feelings or pre-
tensions OF a gentleman, who did belong to
other parties, would attempt to interfere in
the business of the evening
In face Of this plain declaration, one of the
Know NOthings, with unparalleled impu.
dence moved that another Of his party should
act as Secretary of the meeting, which motion
was, OF course, promptly put down, and when
Gov. Jones presented himself, some others of
these worthless undertook to catechise him As
to his political faith
AZ LOT the rowdies on the floor who acted
thus, there may be some palliation for their
conduct, from the fact that their previous as.
soclations Information and education had
taught them no better But it was a matter
OF the unfeigned surprise to all right thinking
and respectable persons then present, that an
individual of the position, respectability and
character of the Hon. L d. Campbell, should
lend himself to such proceedings and intrude
himself In the manner he did upon O meeting
with which he had no connection, and against
the wishes Of all those who legitimately COM
posed 1t, by whom his conduct was viewed
with great disapprObation There is not, and
cannot be any excuse or palliation for him;
and his conduct on the occasion, has most
Justly destroyed, with all those who witnessed
1T, their previous high respect and considara.