The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-06-23
BALTIMORE.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE %, 1853.

Now that the storm has blown over and every
succeeding day reveals to us broader interspaces
of serene blue sky, there is leisure for inquirne
whether, in the matter of British ''Outrages'' in
the Gulf, We have really conducted ourselves as q
people, in that calm, determined, dignitied sort OF
way, which subsequent reflection approves and
which is the best evidence of true manhood On the
whole, We are rather inclined to the opinion, that
although we have had just cause for irritation. we
have expended good deal of superauous breath
upon one-slded, and, occasionally, very romantic
narratives of 'outrages;n and that forgetful of
the old Roman maxim, Audi ateran parten, we
nave, IN the very appropriate language of WALT.
WHITMAN, sounded the barbaric whaupr' In
the torrent, tempest and whirlwind, of our pas
sion, we omitted ''the temperance that should
give it smoothness" Even those whom we have
been accustomed to regard prominent states
men-grave Senators, whose years ought to have
taught them prudence and whose experience
should have brought with it some modicum of
wisdom, forgot their high position, as the Con-
script Fathers of great Republic, and like the
old Lords of Misrule, the 'robustious perriwie-
pated fellows" whom HAMLET reproves, sought
only to-
Gonfound the ignorant, and amaze, indeed,
The very faculties of eyes and ears'
OF those lesser lights, that revolve, with a some
what eccentric motion, around the greater political
lumlnarles, we forbear to speak 1t is quite natu-
raj for small bodies to be influenced by the per-
turbatlons and to partake of the alterations of
the larger masses towards which they hold relation
In space. That such spasmodc exhibitions are
altODpthpr itah1 To III
uals or as people, we are willing enough to con-
Tess IN those moments of sober second thought,
when the temporary excitement subsidies and the
judgment is left free from bias. If we continue TO
cultivate this Dragging, clustering vaporing hui
NOR, we shall, in due course of time, acquire. in
the opinion of the civilized world, the not very
ehVlaoe Gascon reputation. If Mr.. BURLIYGAME.
or Senator TONES, in emulation of the wonderful
exploits OF that extraordinary Prince GARGANTUA.
whose sayings and doings RABELAIs has immortal
lZed, VIII persist in combing cannon balls from
their hair, and in avowing their determination TO
make salad of the English squadron in the gulf
we beseech them to perform their feats with &c
much genteness as is consistent with their warlike
temperament, and the strength of their DIGESTIVE
organs. We do not indeed, desire that they sbould
ioilow implicitly the example of NICK BoTroM, and
roar you as gently as any sucking dove" but we
could well wish that whatever is eonne in their ma
lures, should be quietly indicated by the evidence
OF reserved power, instead of being frittered away
IN windy calculations and in bold leaps that end
In grappling-nothing. 1t is this profuse waste IF
raw material; this piling of Pelion upon Ossa 70
bridge an imaginary chasm; this lashing ourselves
INTO fury when there is no occasion either for an
expenditure OF words, or display of our muscu- |
lar developments, which renders us an enioma to
foreign governments, and foreshadows consequences
III 'he future, which every true lover of his conn
Try would grieve to witness or record The tvr,n-
ny OF The many is more powerful for evil than tba
tyranny OF the few; and they who seek TO inAomo
the passions of the multitude without corOo lot
them beware lest they perish in the confederation
','eS i"iSe' Inc Revolution, like SATURN" said |
'le eloquent VERGNIAUD on the eve of his execution
is devouring its own children" A needless WON |
Is IN Itself Revolution; not only in respect TO the
estaohshed policy of a wise and prudent nov.rr-
ment; but in its influence upon the manners ON, |
n"';ss'ls o. a people. A Just war-a war waoeG;
III defence OF the honor, dignity and independence
vi hauon Is, on the contrary, eminently patriot
IL ana conservative. The former skaters and dis
integrates the latter unites and consolidates But
no war; IN this age of the world should be under
taken, except in defence of great principles and
after all other means of redress have been tried and
exhausted. Our excitabe temperament, as peo |
pie, and our susceptibility to momcntary impress
slons lay US peculiarly open to the articles of DEM
agogues, and to the snares and pitfalls which are
prepared forus by knaves and charatans That we
should see divinity in every new danseuse, and a
prosecuted patriot in every bearded refugee: and
that we should occasionally mistake a BARRIERS ba
son for the helmet of MAMBRINo, are but yenial
errors which time and experience will cure. Our
greatest danger lies in our pluming ourselves over
much upon our youth and vigor and in being
tempted, through our ardor and impulsiveness. to
engage in foreign wars, or in schemes of CONQUEST
and annexation. There is q wise Arabian maxim
winch teaches us that we should "begin nothing of
"hlch we have not well considered the end" If
we adopt this as our rule of conduct either indi-
Vluually, or as nation, we shall not 90 so far
astray as to be incapable, at any moment, of re-
lrievng our errors Fortunately for us, our pas
'ions, though strong and fervid, are not lasting.
ana we have, therefore, reason to hope that our flu
lure dllcuties like the troubles that were appre-
hended from the Searches in the Gulf, will rs
pleasantly subside, beneath the soothing influence
Oh few apologize words and that all will grow
calm again.