Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-12-31
NOW SETTLE THE REBELLION.

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1t is believed by many that Great Britain
will not hear with satisfaction that the Trent
case has been settled, and that she will yet
contrive successfully some scheme for provok-
ing us into war with her. 1t may be SO. The
government of that country has not behaved
in friendly manner towards us, and there is
some reason to suspect that their conduct has
been controlled by hostile purpose that will
not now be laid aside. 1t is an English fash
ion to represent that John Bull likes "fair
play" and we have sometimes given currency
to this representation with many other Eng
lsh things that should not pass without criti-
cism. But it is false, as the nations of Europe
all know. That government has always
shown more domineering arrogance than hon.
est love for fair play, more OF the insolent
bully than Of the wise and just promoter of
friendly relations among men.
One tl,inr certain. We must now make
short ----th this rebellion, or unfriendly
.fes in Europe may put it out of our
power to restore the Union. There is not a
royal dynasty IN existence that would not
exult to see this republic overthrow. Such
a disaster to free institutions would strengthen
tyranny everywhere, and give. the royal
houses" hope of triumphng over all demands
for liberty, and of securing perpetual monop
oily of power. In England the progress of free
principles menaees the power Of the aris-
tocracy. In France nothing is so dangerous
TO ''the empire" as that dream of "tle repub-
lie" which forever haunts it. Aud everywhere
the old institutions of oppression have been
weakened and threatened with destruction by
the influence OF those ideas which created our
institutions Who can doubt that monarchy
in Europe longs to disgrace them in the eyes
OF all tile world? We have nothing to expect
from its favor. 1t will harm rs if possible.
If we would save the republic and preserve
its power among the nations, we must now
work with vigor and work fast. Any agency
or influence that now interferes to prevent Wig
orous action should be dismissed and trea.ed
as an enemy. We can not afford to parley
with treason and squander valuable time, until
encouragement and dislrust, aided by hostile
influences from abroad, remove all our hope
of success and decide the struggle against the
Union. 1t is quite time for those who have
the chief management OF this war against
treason to comprehend the situation and see
the great danger OF dlatory proceedings. We
suppose .hey understand it and feelits respon
sihlise, aaG therefore we shall look tor that
swift ard decisive action which is now SO in
dispe1 the preservation of our national
exietcues. A fearful responsibility rests on
nose in power which they cannot fail TO ap-
preclate, and to which, we trust, they will be
found more than equal.
The trust of the people in the government
has been very great; and, since the battle of
Bull Run, they have shrunk from pressing any
demand for vigorous action with much urgen
cy But it can not be denied that the seem
ing inactivity d our army up and down
anything isiin the scope of public observa-
ton. 1t may soon be explained by events in
the most satisfactory manner; but, meanwhile,
a restlessness is beginning to peryade the pub.
lie mind, which may lead 10 doubt and dis
couragemcnt if not soon checked by impor
tant and decisive military movements. 1t is
our own belief that Gen. Mcclellan under
stands what he is about" and that he will not
allow the winter to pass without doing every
thing in his power to crush the insurrection,
and show all the observant nations that
"the great republic" can not be destroy
ed. He has said that the war will be
short, although there may be some desper-
ate fighting. We shall see what this means
before the winter closes; and he will now un-
derstand that the reasons why this war should
be short are Of the gravest importance. We
must not remain long in this condition which
SO strongly tempts the hostility of the great
monarchial powers OF Europe.
And let those who are beginning TO give
way to Impotence for results understand that
neither the president nor General McClel-
Ian can be willing to postpone them
longer than may be necessary. Let us
wait patiently for the great movements,
which, it is said, are about to take place, from
Kentucky to fort Monroe, by which the end
of this conflict will be brought near. 1t sharp
criticism could do any good-if it really could
increase the ability, energy, devotion, and
good disposition OF those at the head OF affairs
at Washington and in the amy, it might be
worth while to engage in it every day. But
it can do no good. md may do much evil.
Dispense with it until the war is over, and.
meanwhile, try to have all concerned under.
stand that we must have vigorous and
swift work with the Instruction, or all may
be lost