The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1863-10-16
THE JEFFERSONIAN- DEMOCRAT.
The Russian Squadron in Our Waters.

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In another part of this journal, we give a
most interesting account of the Russian
mon Of. war now In our barbor. Alta mo.
mont like this. il is, to say the least of it, a
singular spectacle, this assemblage of Rus
sian squadron on this side Ct the Atlantic.
and Europe will not fail to coin mment upon
tho fact with surprise in some quarters and
dsmay in others. There may be no design
10 this moyeuent on the part of the Russion
government; but wo are inclined to suppose
the reverse. One thing ia certain; should
France 60 to war with Russia, rs sho so ar
sogantly intimated but short time since.
whom the Gallo cock was rampant about
Poland, tho Russian navy will not, as was
the case during the Crimean war. find itself
shut up in tho sesports, blockadod by the
French anl possibly English men-ofwar.-
We speak doubtingly Of EnglanGs co opera.
ton in war that France might wago
against Russia. because W. do not believe
that England can DO caught twice in so silly
manner. Thus, it war thcro be. it is
will find the strong Russian feet roady to
give ho- blow for blow. and not coopod up.
as was tho case before.
! Thero may be another reason for this Wis.
it of a Russian squa dron TO our waters,--
1 Europe has boon much worried that Russia
and this Government were about TO form an
offensive and defensive alliance. and the
Car NAV have thonght that no would make
sign of his readiness to onter into such a
compact with us. No QUO can doubt that
| there is a significance beyond moro chance
in this display of Russian strength horc, and
we are permitted to judge OF the matter as
we SEQ fit 80 may France; and We are
much deceived in our estimation o. the good
sonse af Napoleon if he docs not deem this
, Russian visit IA DnlcD to himself.
Be that as it may. wo are prepared to
receive our visitors with all tho honors. We
hayo ever liked tho Russians. In tho fate
Of their great empire we eco reflection OF
our own march TO power; they have the
same vast extent Of country, the samo i'm.
mense population end enterprise. As we
said, We shall receive them we'll and we
impress upon those nations of Europe who
SO fear and dislike US. that wo arc quite
ready and willing to make alliance with q
nation whom We SO mnch esieom ana re.
spcct. ........ .-. - ....,
1t must not be supposed that tho respect
cd lady of the President, who so lately NJ of
forcd tho health Of the Car Mt festive
meeting on one Of his magnificent vessels.
did so uuwit,ingly. We know that her action
was contrary to all the rules of European
etiquette; but ii was in accordance with tho
spirit Of our people; and then we do things
in an Quite thc-way manner. as. for in
stance, Charleston, where our Ave mile
ranges so astonish and hurt Bcauregard.-
Mrs. Lincoln proposed the health of the
Car with o consciousness of what she was
! doing, and also because she know that her
wish would moet with hearty response
throughout tho country. Should France
and Russia go to war; the Cz,r would find
then. as now. a refuge for his vessels in our
harbors, and our hearty sympathy for his
success in tho struggle with nation which
has forfeited, through the trcachery of it's
ruler. our good will and alliance ~. 7
Herald,