The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-06-20
4 Glance ut The FuIurc.

The extraordinary state Of affairs existing at the
present time in the United States Is not without q
parallel in the history Of the world. Years ago, q
Secession movement was attempted in Switzerland.
In that republic, the Cantons correspond with our
States. For 4 long time there had been IN acrimo-
NOUS controversy among them upon religious sub
jects, which finally eliminated in the attempted Sc
/ cessiOn Of the Catholic CantOns. The Federal Gov
eminent did all in its power to compromise the
difficulty, but finding that the seceders were bent on
war, determined upon using force. The citizens Of
the loyal Cantons sprung 10 arms as one man,
marched against the secederS, and after q years
fighting, the seeding Cantons returned to their al
!egian;e, and since then there has been no secession
in Switzerland
This scrap Of history furnishes an exact parallel
Of the present condition of the United States. TAX
ing a hirdseye view Of the Republic. at this time,
we find all the ports of the Southern States blocka-
dei. The South has no means at its disposal TO
break that blockade. Any hopes that it may enter
tain Of interference in its behalf by European ma
tons will prove utterly futile. The truth of the
matter Is, most Of them have as much on their hands
1t the present time as they can attend 10 conven-
ieutly. Europe Is III as disturbed a state rs we are,
and the indications OF a general war, which will
throw SebastOpOl and Solierino completely in the
shade, are strong and unmIstIkable besides, none
Of them would dare to interfere. Hundreds Of thous-
aui- 4 our own citizens, not resident in the South,
ha = no scrupies on the subject Of negro slavery,
but the sentiment Of all Europe Is in direct hostility
10 II. and IL would endanger the throne of any po-
tentlte Who shoSi attempt TO make com.hon cause
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expansion Of the institution.
The stoppage Of Cotton shipments may cause
much arrangement IN England, hut at the same
time II will give 10 that nation an opportunity 10
break up the monopoly which the Southern States
have 50 long enjoyed Of that staple. aud TO which
she has never submitted with n very good grace.
This being the condition Of things, what is JEFF.
Davis going 10 do3 II i reported that in a speech,
about eighteen days ago, at Montgomery. he said
- that he heard the Northern people had got the
idea that the Southern army, headed By himself,
were determined 10 attack, and if possible, take
Washington. He wished 10 correct this error, and
SAID that all the South wanted was 10 be let alone"
II the sealing mp Of al! the Southern ports, the as
sembling Of a large army on the frontiers Of the
Slave States. the Stoppage Of the mails, and the
Of the importation Of provisions, luxu-
res. and the munitions Of war be considered 10 be
. letting Alone there Is going to be no war, and
SIX months from the date Of the present writing
JEFF. Davis will have to sbdicate. and after being
hunted from place 10 place, attended only by n few
followers, may effect an escape abroad. His posi-
Is such, however, that ne must strike q blow
and the only one which he can attempt
Is 70 force his way through the vast armies If the
Federal Government 20 the capital Of the nation. In
such case the contest for some time may be n vary
ing one, but Of the ultimate result no sensible man
,au have a doubt. Is the London Times, IN q late
article upon the future of the Great Republic Of
he New Woodland We may here remark tina, in
he present crisis the views and opinions Of foreign
Juruals are entitled TO great weight. for they see
rs they arr, and discuss proba oilities without
passion or prejudice-says Z
In the North there j. al army, and a navy. and money.
I'D a more numerous white population. without. GOO. the iueI-
.us VI slavery There Is also th- tradition 1s th- Uuiou. the
aunot 20 on without money. and the Northern states can
ss-Hs raise All -Pend = t-uir-t millions .: l-.lr-