New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-20
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CAepARIN ON THE WAR.

GAsr,Riy Translated from the French oy MAN.
BoorH. l2mO PIP as Charles scroH"' >aro
Among the few European writers WHO nov
taken dispassionate aud intelligent VIC" u ~.
great social questions involved IN the present
struggle. Count dc Gasparin holds a conspicuous
place not less by the extent oil his 'i'oiin"uon,
and his sagacious insight than oy inc disn"y ana
weight of his personal character. He is some
times az s,ut in his statement of unessential de-
tails, but always circumspect, comprehensive IN
his observatiops deliberate in his judgments, with
orc,t oiruess of argument, and although fervid in
expresson, never heated into extravaganza, nor
losing his presence Of mind in enthusiastic gene
alities With generous love of America, he is
not bind to her faults; he clearly perccves the
weak points in the character and Institutions of
the country; but they do not shake his faith in the
grandeur of her destiny. His sympathies are
warmly and exclusively with the North in the ex-
listing conflict; he fully appreciates its character
as struggle between Freedom and Slavery; and
with heartfelt faith in the justice OF our cause.
does not permit himself to doubt Of its complete
success.
In the volume before us, which may be re-
garGed as tho sequel to his previous essay on the
uprising OF the American people, Count dc Gaspa-
rD discusses the relation of Europe, especially of
England, to the present crisis, considers some
prevalent errors which have acted unfavorably on
European public opinion, points out the true in
terests OF Europe IN this country, and concludes
hs work with glowing and impressive appeal TO
tlo MI II tho
test in which they are engaged.
With regard to the attitude OF Europe, Count
de Gasparin explains its character by the assump-
ton of superiority and patronage which she has
attempted to exercise toward this country Eu-
Tope took il for granted, from the commencement
of the American struggle. that the affair was h,r
own, in which size had perfect right TO interfere
Her conduct throughout has been the legitimate
result of this principle. If Europe had not be-
Eeyed herself called to lord it over America, she
would have remained faithful to Der natural
mission. Whatever her anticipations Of the issue
of this crisis, she would have known no govern
pent, but that Of tie United States She would
have seen nothing in this civil war but struggle
between the regular Government aud TIE rebels
between the adyersaries and champions of the ex-
tension Of Slavery. Had it not been for the gross
fllsehood Of premature decision OF the question.
the synpatAies of European opinion would have
bean displayed in their full truth She would have
cordially wished success TO the great people of the
United States, which is destined TO so noble a ca.
reer on earth. She would have execraied this
rebellion, unparalleled in its iniamy, unique in its
presumption and defiance, challenging alike the
precepts of the Gospel and the principles of mod
err civilization. She would have made the adro-
Gates Of Slavery clearly understand tbs reception
that awaited them on European ground. Nothing
could restrain her repusuance TO the rngleGders
of tie South, who, because they have been de-
feated in On election, call their fcliow.citizens 10
arms, fire on the flag of their country, attack the
free Government TO which they had sworn ale
glance, and attempt to found a new State on the
cornerstone of Slavery.
England especially has shared in this pre-
sumptuous and naughty feeling Of dictatorship TO-
ward the United States. Neither cotton nor the
tariff can explain the bitterness Of her hatred 10.
ward the offspring Of her OWE family He, posi-
ton is founded on the maxim that the maritime
prepopderance OF England exacts the ebGsement
OF tie United States. There are men 10 England
who detest Americans as cordially as their saces.
tore did at tho close OF the Revolutionary war.
There ere some who delight in the spectacle of
two rival races constantly engaged in attempting
10 devour each other. They even enjoy a charm
ing vision Of a Southern prOtectorate, or perhaps
united kingdom of England, ireland, aud Anne.
nco, with national church and all tie append
ages of monarchical establishment. But this is
not tie whole explanation Of the matter. The
great motive which stimulates the hostility Of En-
gisnd IS the attacks which have been made on her
institutions ia The name Of those Of the United
States. Ia the failure Of the American cause, she
sees The failure oil Mr. Bright and the Radical
parts.
But in spite OF the fa,se position assumed by the
European Powers, the cause of Freedom accord
ing 10 Count de Gasparin is destined 10 certain
and speedy triumph. No one can prevent the
downfall OF Slavery. But it is important Tint this
should be effected as measure of the American
Government. Slavery as the great enemy and
obstacle to reconciliation should receive it, death
blow. "Let its slow ard progressive extinction
be proclaimed" says Gasparn, "this is natural
let an indemnity be accorded-this is excellent
policy; but let no halfway measures be adopted.
Hallway measures embitter; thorough measures
have 10 themselves tranqullizing power" But