The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-03-27

the events of war which has been more ia :
vorabIe 10 the renown Of her ancient enemy
and recent friend, and always rival, than to
her own. "7.ts-.'tH
II might well be, sir that, in this condition
Of com paralve humiliation, she might have
no objections TO seeking in the West that elo-
ry which she had anticipated, but had failed
10 find, in the East; or, a, any rate, these
| considerations might operate 10 render her
more tenacious OF the positions she had as
sumed, and less disposed TO meet us in a spir-
i, of moderation. And certainly sir, no man
can fail 10 observe that, as the probability of
peace has grown stronger, the buster in Eng
land-I borrow the word from Lord John
Russell, who applied it 10 Mr. Polk-has be-
come more violent, till the latter 10 almost a
measurement OF the former.
Itis not long since this feeling was iddica-
ted by distinguished review, the North Brit
on, which observed by way of warning, or
of threatening, or probably both, that the
same fleet which passes the summer in the
Black Sea may pass the winter in the Gulf of
Mexico. II was al no time improper TO look
a, our means Of attack and defence, but it is
our especial duty 10 do so as the affairs of the
country become more critical. There is one
peculiarly in our condition, which our whole
history has disclosed, and that is an insuper-
able objection in the minds of the American
people 10 the permanent support OF great
military establishment. What Mr.. Madison
called the amor and altitude OF war, will
never be assumed until war is upon us. OF
course, our arrangements to meet j, are hasi'
ly made, but they are made with The spirit
and energy which no other country has ever
displayed, and which snable US 10 face events
as they are forced ,npon US. And | observe
that even the London Times is not blind 10
this national characteristic, its vision being
obviously rendered clearer by the occurren-
ces in the Crimea. Speaking Of fwar it says
"Our merchants would find foe as well as
a rival IN every part Of the world. We are
aware lha, Wa should have TO deal with an
enemy inaeriting all our enterprise and dar-
ing, but not butthened, as We are, by ma
tionaI bebt and a host OF incapables, or tram.
meled by court, an aisocracy, and lhe rou-
tine of which the repor, from the Crimea
discloses such sadly fantastic examples. We
do not forget how quickly the United States
raised the armies that reduced Mexico, and
wres,ed from her whole provinces. We
know tha, lwiniy. five millions OF men of Eu-
ropean and chiefly British blood are not 10
be dsspi.ed. We could hardly expec. 10
suffer much less damage than We could in.
| hictn
The fact is, we have in the United States
no soldiers in the European acceplalion OF
The term--no class sci apar, for the business
OF fighting. Our embodied military force is
TOO small 10 form an exception TO this remark;
but the whole nation is a nation Of soldiers
when the safety of the country demands their
services. Hsbiluated TO firearms, and fitted
by habit for almost any employment, each
feels his own interest involved in the general
welfare, and all are ready to repair from their
homes 10 The battlefield, prepared 10 do their
duty, and animated by spirit of patriotism
which leaves 10 the Government the task Of
determining whose voluntary offers shall be
declined, Eot whose shall be accepted. The
difficulty is in saying who shall stay, Lot who
shall 60. The world has never seen such
displays of military ardor and patriotism as
are furnished by the history of this country in
perods of difficulty and danger.
This very stale Of things, however, renders
il bu, the more proper to regard with careful
attention the course and conduct of other na-
,ions, the prelensions they advance, and the
results which their measures appear 10 fore
shadow. Obvious as this duty is, il is scarce
ly ever fulfilled, but the cry Immediately goes
forth, ard often from this place, that war is
desired. II is an idle charge, sir, scarcely
deserving serious refuta,on. To adopt the
side of our country in her dispute with an
other Power is moi TO desire war. II is 10 de-
sirs that hunilialing concessions should Cot
be made, but that, if war is forced upon US,
we should be ready to meet its responsible.
ties. lis true airi is 10 avert war, not 10 in
| vie ~ 10 aPeIt WY buo"tuS 'hat VIC @io
aware Of our posnion; and are not TO be driv.
en- from il by arrogance and injustice. My
friend from Tennessee, IMr. Boil. as true a
patriot as we have amongst us, in his remarks
the other day, fell into this error. He renew.
ed The of.repeated story of my bell,coss dspo'
elton towards England, (ihs is his word, moi
mine, founding the charge upon nothing bel
ter than the freedom with which examine
her preten sions, and the earnest desire ex.
press, as ! am convinced my country is right
that she will yield nothing 10 the unjus, de.
mands made upon her.
The Senator seemed TO think that this course
Of discussion here would be consideral by
J England as determination 10 cut the Cord,
an knot wah the sioord. So be II, sir, if she
has the arrogance 10 view the debates here
! as tlenctins upon her rights and honor--as Q
menace, 10 adopt phrase which the Senator
, ussd upon that occasion. If the statesmen
or people Of .Epsland, in that spirit Of as
sumption so often displayed in her history
connect the free discussion OF our cause will
the determination 10 appeal from the arbiira
men, of reason 10 that of force, let them learr