The New York herald., 1862-11-18
1Ae world ln ce.f.sien.

1no sWenton pnd Dy Europe 70 the Amert
can rebellion, the comments made in the Eu
ropean press and by European governments
and orators upon our present condition, the
blame they lavish upon us, the censure they SO
openly apply to US, might engender the thought
that war was thing unknown in Europe-tha.
strife was wonder to her, Why should this
be! Even at the present time it is not alone in
North America that the battle flag is raised.
In all parts Of the world strife and warfare exist
or are brewing. In South America We see
petty commanders suddenly raised to power
but to be ousted by soue more fortunate
adventurer. Revolutions succeed revolutions in
the Central American States, each drowned in
blood each costing life and treasure. In Eu
rope we fnd agitation, uneasiness, mutual def
ance We zee Gsribaldi wounded almost unto
death. We hear Of the myrmdons of Bombino
robbing, violating. numbering, in the name Of
"Div,ne right" We see Austria bristiing with
cannon, eagerly awaiting an excuse for an at
tack upon Victor Emanuel. We hear Of en-
counters between Austrian and Italian soldiers
We see in Prus ssia ths enraged old King dis
missing bis Chambers because they will not
allow him to double his army We see France
preparing, nay, prepared, for war against Eng
land. We see England arming her volunteers,
and building with feverish haste iron-plated
70 ssels Of war We see her building fort after
fort upon her coast We see Russia preparing
for final swoop upon Turkey. In Asia the
rebel Cinnamon are dissmbowsiling men, wo-
men and children; while in India porten-ous
whispers Of coming struggles Of coming massa-
cres, are agitating the different tribes. On all
sides the air is heavy with dread expectation.
And yet since the commencement Of our re-
bellon the governments, the orators and the
press Of Europe bsve singled us out as fitting
subjects for their advice, blame and pretended
scorn. Why should this bef A state of war is
a strange. unexpected phase to IL. In Europe
il is the normal condition OF the greater Powers.
They one and all live by war. They prey upon
each other, and rise or sink as they succeed in
wrestling from each other portions of territory,
which, once gained, are never sure possessions
as the rext conflict may give victory to the
other side and entail consequent rendition Of
the stolen property. And so they 60 on in
Europe. At ore time we see France tho gu
preme mistrass. and then abe robe her neighbor5
and extends Der froDtiers then we end her van
qNished ead witness her disgorging her ILL
gotten gains. We see England locking afar off
Tor her prey. We see her pressing and robbing
India. Then we hear that the Indians have
risen against their spoiler, and horrible tales
Of murder and bloodshed reach our ears.
We read of the horrors of Austrian dungeons;
while We see little Denmark putting on her
armor and girdng on her sword to defend her
Holstein. Spain is IS yet receiving her install
ments Of Moorish blood money.
Yet these are the nations that looE at our
struggle ard pirate about causeless strife and
Do they not understand that, unlike
hem, we seek neither conquest nor robbery,
but are struggling for order, for government,
Tor independence, for unicn-all Of which we
shall achieve. for our canse Is sacred and
our determination unchanceabls And when
We shall have conquered glorious peace
when the obstacles now existing to our
further advance shalt have been levelisd--
we shall The more surely assume our stand as
Lhe great Power Of she world, the counter.
balance to the endless intrigaes Of European
and their encroachmeuts Upon
human rights and liberties. We are surely re-
'erved for this great destiny. and our present
,rials will but render US the more fitted to oc-
cupy the exalted position.
Our rebellion is the result Of an institutisn
not of our OWE creation, but bequesthed to us
,y England and famed by her intrigues into 4
dangerous and consunipg element of mischief
We shall, however, su50Ad in averting the Il.
effects OF that legacy, and will accomplish tia
which England failed to do--the development
,f the resources of = portion of our
country and the civilization Of millions
,f human beiugs. And then, restored 10 uniea
md peace. will but the more rapidly increase IN
power and influence. The interest OF the
world must centre in. our struggle. We
sre now endeayoring 10 prove that the
people may and must rule, and the sacred
ness Of that principle will cause US TO succeed.
We shall resume our glorious title "Vhe
United States" and become, as we have been.
the refuge Of the oppressed Of al nations. IN
a short time hence Eacope will be plunged into
an exhaus,iug war the crowned heads cannot
much longer avert IL, and then our turn will
come for giving advice and threatening inter
yention The probabilities are that when the
roles are thus changed they will be differently
played, and courtesy and honesty take The
place Of cowsrdly hostility and hypocrisy.
With our wide expanss Of territory, our
boundless resources We must become the
On rs.,,h;as, most roycrful nation on thu earth
and We have neither inclination nor time 10
feel petty jeAousise, Commercially, dnaIcislly
and intellectually we will rank Brst in the
world, while our military and naval powell
must overshadow all Others combined. A re-
public We began, republic we shall remain,
and az suoh the force Of our example must
ultimately change he aspect Of the world. 1t