The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1856-03-20
The War Question.

We are quite certain that we need offer
our readers no apology for transferring 10
our columns the following able and sensible
article, from the London Ahen9un,-a,
English Literary Journal of unquestioned
influence and responsibility. 1t is stisfac
tory, especially at this time, when other
leading English newspapers are iudulging
IN eNtravagant flights of Bobadisni, TO
lind su:h rational views of our nternaiion-
ri relations, entertained by our colempora.
~. They will meet with the appreciation
OF every American citizen. And it would
only excite the laughter OF our readers, on
this side OF the Atlantic, were we TO assure
them, that there is no danger Of war be.
tween England aud the United States.
lie bei!igerent buster Of portion Of the
british press excites tut ridiculc in this
country. But such remarks rs the follow
ing will mee: with general sympathy; and
may fairly be regarded as an illustration Of
American, rs well rs English sentiments:
Common politics lie beyond our pro-
vince. We gladly leave 10 our powerful
aud Sagacious cotempuraries the duty of
vimdicating cur rank in the scale Of nations.
We concern ourselves slightly with the
rights OF men and the wrongs Of women.
Even the Russian War has had for us only
secondary interest. Our labors fall. very
happily for ourselves and for orr readers,
IN The calmer regions of intelligence
gions rarely disturbed by intrusion Of the
tierccr passions, and across which the flash
oil battle passes us softened light. and the
roar Of bombardment is only heard in n
sad and mournful monotone. Before we
can deal with politics. they mus, generally
have passed into history. But there are
exceptions TO our rule; and The question of
a possible rupture with America is certain.
~ ono of these exceptions. Surely such n
rupture is unlikely! Yet the mir grows
heavier day by day The idea is becom
m@ familiar 10 many minds. Passions are
rising. Every mali appears 10 bring us
nearer to the cataract; aud unless the good
and moderate men of both hemispheres
come to the rescue Of their governments, a
collision may take place. Under such an
( aspect oil events, every voice 10 which the
public will listen should be raised. The
more cautiously we ourselves absrain in
ordinary times from pronounciug on the
course Of our national policy, the more we
feel bound in this solemn moment to ap.
peal TO the true feeling and sedate under.
standing of our readers on both sides oI
the Atlantic against the levity, the pride,
or the incapacity which would urge the
two nations into war.
War with the United States. The idea
OF such war is incredible lf there be in
the catalogue of mortal c,,lamities worse
than Civil War it is such conflict a.
might arise between Americaand England
y civil war has generally some basis in
reason. Some grand principle is at stake
The sword is drawn in defence Of freedom
in defence Of property--in defence o.
religion. As in our own ciSiiw5sr>,a GER
tam degree OF romance, of cbiyA}se. &hd o
intellectual activity, often spSna5 {,erh tn,
Sontlct and ilourishes after ns cI5<e-th,
| blossom aud the fruit OF a splendid ant
| deadly contest, But war against Amer
ca would have no single redeeipinc point
/ There Is no.--and there never ought TO b,
any real ground of quarrel with In,
/ United States. The interests Of the tw,
countries are Identical. Their moral prin
cipes are the same. They ,have neither
language TO separate nor a religion /,
eStrange them. The same blood flows /,
tho veins OF their people. They have