Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
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Some of the English press seem to anticipate from
the administration of Mr.. Buchanan unfrendly re-
la tions between this county and England. These
apprehensiOns have no foundation. No admin
stratiOn in either country which consults the ntel-
gene and interests of those whose affairs are entrus
ted to It's hands, would venture, even if it had the
incnator, to involve lie two counties in war-
We have no reason to suppose that, personally, MIR.
Buchanan is afflicted with the peculiar rabies against
England, the Anglo -phobia, which has become
chronic with some, though very few American
statesmen. Mr.. Buchanan has reputation for COM
mon and moderation of spirit. Whist, there
fore, ready to vndicate the honor of The country,
he will undoubtedly clear ofunnecessary bros,
and turn deaf to counsellors whose voice is
ever for war with Great Britain.
The public sentiment of the South is now, as it
has been, in favor Of the preservation of the
most amcable relations with Great Britain. Southern
influence has repeatedly averted collision with that
country when hostties, pushed by oiher sections
seemed almost inevitable IT is true that when war
has occurred, the South has thrown her whole soul
into The contest, acting upon the Injunction, Beware
of entrance to quarrel, but, being in, bear it that
the opposer may beware of thee" In seasons of
hostility, the War and Navy Departments are gener.
ally placed Southern hands, and Southern hands,
and Southern soldiers share with the soldiers of the
North the perils of battle and the of victory.
But, unless demanded by vital considerations of ma
tionall honor ndwelfare, the South can bevol
unfairly drawn into war with Great Britain. Every
of the South, understands this fact and acts wisely
in giving it its due influence.
! We do not rely upon the community of lineage,
| language laws and literature to hold together the
| TWO nations. There more bitter enmities than
those between estranged members of the same family
/" brother offended is harder to be won than strong
civ" John Bull and Johnathan have hated each
other in times past cordially and thoroughly as
ever did two different races of men. We have no
doubt that, at time. there nation of the
earh civilized savage, Celt Saxon, despotic or
liberal, which Jonathan did not love better than he
| loved the land of his own ancesiory and atars. And
so with the feelings of Bull towards his rebeIlious
offspring in America. But Cotton Manufactures and
Commerce have completely revoIutionized this state
OF things At all events, if cd anmosilies still ram
kle in the bosoms of the nations, both feel that
they cannot afford to indulge them. The United
States being the best customer England has in tn e
world and the only country which supply her to
any extent with cotton, of England is under
bonds TO an enormous amount to keep the peace with
the United States And we, on our side are equally
| interested TO keep the peace with England. The
South which produces the cotton Is as much inter-
ested in selling her great staple as England in buying
governed by foolish antipahes prejudices or by
mantle notions of military glory, but by their inter-
ess, which in determining the question of peace or
! war, constitute their principles Consequently, the
South wants no war with Great Britain and regards
| no man as her friend who does.
| Richmond DSDatch