Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10.
WAR WITH ENGLAND.

see, after the publication OF our paper, that
our views, hastily written, were not concurred
in by the city papers generally. Those pa
pers protested to anticipate pacific termina-
ton of the international difficulty involved
IN the arrest of Messrs Mason and Sldel.
How far the tone of the metropolitan press
has changed, in consequence of the recent
news, (thus conforming with our previously
expressed views,) may be gathered from the
following editorial from the New York Times
and other papers;
From the New York Times,l
STARTLING NEWS FROM ENGLAND
IMMINENT PROSPECT OF WAR.
Our news from England this morning will
give the public startling and most unwel-
come surprise. In spite of the evident ex-
acerations contained in our report, enough
remains that is unquestonably true to show
that we are on the brink of war with Eng
land and that nothing but the highest and
the steadiest craftsmanship at the helm, and
the cordial confidence of the public in the
wisdom and patriotism of the Government,
We NAV say at the outset, however, that dark
as the prospect appears, it is by no means
hopeless the peril may and will be averted
if that wisdom and public confidence are not
withheld.
1t seems to be certain that the British Gov
eminent has decided, contrary to the premo-
nitions o.: the newspapers by the last arrival,
that the seizure OF Messrs. Mason and Slidell
by CAM. Wilkes of tn" San Jaeinto was I'M
warranted bv international law, and, there
fore. an outrage OH the British flag. It has
decided therefore, TO represent IL 'ter III
thi, hgh5 % the American Cove lInent to
instruc. lord Lyons to demand disavowal
O, the act, with an apology for the insult and
th. restitution Of the men who were seized !;
ard il is reputed that in the event OF retu-
>a, 10 demand his passports and withdraw
Il. legation from Washington. Such with
,lrawal might or might not be- followed by
war Probably it would ; and the reports IN
dicate that England is making vigorous prep
aratiol. for that contingency.
Upon ms subject the Boston Daily Jour
ma. MAKES the following remarks
There are lew intelligent or sane men in
,lls country who desire to provoke a war with
Inc British nation at any time, and more IS
pecal.r now. when We already have one war
on our hands Such contest would rebound
10 tac aG..luta4- OF neither nation, but would
De pr0iuc,.v, ot immense evils to both. We
bv no mean, suppose that even with the
Sou.De-.. rrbelliOn on our hands, and COZ
tending with th,. immense naval force ot
t1get. b--ajn. that should get the worst
o. X -hUI1b We -hOul1 suffer III our COM
nccc4 aey0n1 computation, and our seabOard
town. w0,li1 be. liable 70 be raya-ed. But
W. nav. once successfully competed with the
prOl4 4avy OF Britain, and the odds against
Us now a. not greater than II 1872. We
have low The power 70 DO much more dam
ave a British commerce. We can etitctual-
" prevent her manufacturers from obtaining
4 ,upp.r d cotton. even II the blockade Is
broken. We can close Our ports to the eX-
port 0. r1eadstutf> and provisions, thus adj
DIM 70 the >utierlngo of her IabOring classes.
AND the ultimate result OF the war to Great
Britain would inevitably be the loss Of her
North American Provinces while her old RI
val. France would lind some preteXt to hum
bic her power At home.
Tne New York World says
81 the arrival OF the Europa al Halifax
and Of the CITY OF Washington off Cape
Race we nave several days later intelligence
from England The news is serious, not to
say threatening, and imposes upon our GOV
eminent The duty OF acting with the utmost
caution and prudence, well as with dlgnl-
ty ana firmnesS. The arrest Of Mason and
Sldall is taken n-high dudgeon by the Brit
i,h government, and arOuses a strong feeling
of Indignation among the British people,
The onlnion of the law officers OF the crown
has been asked, and they have advised the
Government that the arrest was an unJustlta-
bic mira :tion OF the law OF nations. Cabl-
net consultations had been held on the SUB
iect. and also meeting OF the Queens prlvy
council a. Windsor, the result OF which Is
decision 70 demand PREPARATION OF the govern
ment 0. the United States. The Europa was
detained at Southa mpton TO enable the min
istrv 10 complete the dispatches to Lord Ly-
ons. which are brought out by special mes
sencer IN that steamer. Vigorous warlIke
prenarations are going on, and the tone OF the
press is excited and belhgerent. The Paris,
as well as the London journals, regard the
course OF Captain Wilkes as nDIushhaDle,
and il is even represented that perfect un-
serstanding exists between the french ana
ENGLISH governments on this, as on all other
questions relating to the American war. 1t
Will De seen. therefore, llldt tue news ID vel
prave. and the critical position OF affairs al
lords scope for the wsest statesmanship.-
The New York Herald says:
All this excitement has been produced in
England oy the agitation Of the cotton mer-
chants, the politicians and manufacturers IN
wan of the raw material, deman ding instant
reparation OF the alleged outrage to the Brit
ish flag; and the government feeling the ne
cessty of doing something IN CONSEQUENCE ,sr Of
have taken the strong position reported IN
this news. Every one who understands the
relations of British government to the people
will al once see the reason for this diplomat
ic move. But on carefully reading over the
opinions Of the leading English newspapers,
it is manifest that they have very bad case,
and that it will be difficult thing for them
to establish their right IN the eyes OF the
ult Cf hallIoarantS n hoard