Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-09
TIE work Beasrs Us--Tha Result.
FarDoNfA, Aug. Z, 1861.

TIE work Belsrs Us--zhs Result.
FaEpoSIA, Aug. 2 1861.
Ens. LE1prR-All eyes are now directed
to the greas issues Of the nation; and lOcali-
ties remote from the seat Of hostilides do
not Of course furnish any thing novel or Of
interest upon the general subject while
local matters, per 81, are oflno account what
ever TO the readers Of a daily, when COM
pared with these important national ones
Since the Bull Run disaster, however, ano
the appearance in the London Times, the
Toronto Globe, &c. Of certain sentiments,
material Is furnished for serious thought
Not serious IN the sense that any darger Of p
final disruption Of this government in, fact
exists or is to be apprehended, but lOber
thought in view Of the combination, and
formidable preparations on foOt to slaughter
the cause Of human liberty on this CONT
nent.
The Bull Run issue revealed the fact that
the arms and munitions Of war on the part
Of the rebels assumed unpleasant proportions
at least, and indicate strongly that speciAl
aid has been rendered them.
The conduct Of Patterson-the discovery
of late, even, Ofnumerous rebels IN the depart
ments at Washington, and the sticking up
and peculiar boldnesS Of various compromise
heads here and there, and all over the North
shows that tsaehsTy and treason with all
their haggsrd forms are lurking upon every
side; so much so that it is apparently many
times dificult to know upon whom 70 rely.
The London Times intimates that the
struggle is unnecessary, as Il will in the end
result in the acknowledgement on the part
If the Federal Government of the JEFF Davis
Confederacy, &c.
These facts linked show conclusively the
direction Of certain under currents Of what
many anticipate, and undoubtedly labor and
nrav for secretlv. although humming the tune
of ''mum" publicly.
To crush out this rebellit n effectually is
not an easy task In the sense some seem to
talk. That il can, and IOiH be completely
annihilated, and the cause of freedom in this
country be ests5li he'd upon an impregnable
/ basis as its finale, / have not doubt Rea
soning from every point of observation this
conclusion forces itself with irresistible
power. Revolutions 60 JorlOdTd But that
so great and glorious an achievement can be
secured without immense toll, without great
sacrifice, it is idle to suppose. Much is to
be done here. During the last sdministra
tions the cause of despotism under the entire
/ federal patronage and succOr, has been drift
ing along rapidly until its votaries indeed
imagined that they had only TO give the
word of command and all would bow at theiI
fat or else the pillars of the government be
battered down upon defenceless heads.
The last throe of despotism on this conti-
neut is now put forth, aud the last great
struggle in all relations is de'perate The
same tyrany which has ever run iron shod
over the liberties of mRn-and has been
lurking about under various guises during
the existence of the government, has now
eliminated in this rebellion. Tyrany is the
same in essence the world over, however va
ried is cloalking. Give it opportunity, and
it will always exhibit the cruelty of Nero,
/ or the malevolsnce of Francis Joseph
This war, as zoe understand il, is not made
necessary TO put down this outward NANTES
| tation of the rebellion only, but un8vOi5ably
strikes farther back, inaugurating 'right
about fnee" in the administration of the gov.
eminent, making it serve the interests ol
liberty and progress, in lieu of slavery with
al1 its concomitants of disgrace, poverty and
ruin.
Shall American slavery become national
-be made the altar upon which all offerings
shall be inundated, or directly the converse
Of this abomination be made the inspiring
end and aims of the government, is the real
issue as well understood by the conspirators
in this crusade against the government-and
| il is time 0u so comprehend this struggle.
Slavery is alone at the bottom Of the whole
thing, and must either gain or lose in the
sequel. If the government shall be success
tul in reinstating itself in places where trea-
son isnow rampant, as it assuredly must, It is
folly to suppose for a moment that this sys-
tenn can even approach the situttion Of COM
parative security It had in the nation previous
20 this It's bold aud. desperate ons'a 'aUght, but
must unayOi1ably have dashed its head
against the milestone of its own per6dy.-
cthers may possibly view this subject
differently-but we confess our inability to
understand it otherwise.
This county has already cent forward FIVE
well equipped companies-and under the
last call Of the Governor, is mastering an
other from this village and townships around,
which is expected to march within ten days
The army worm is committing some dep
relations hereabouts. We hesr q number OIL
wheat crops have been destroyed, while some
corn fields are being seriously injured.
WILLARD.