Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-31
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RICHMOND WHIG.
SATURDAY MORNING, OCT. 81, ls6s.
Light in the Distance.

Ainter With the success OF the SOulh-a certainty m
their estimation. as we 6ud by the tone of the leading
organs of pubs opinion throughout Europe they deem
neutrality during ss crisis in the war, the policy most
consistent with future peace. European governments
must see in the tone Of the moderate Of the
Northern press indications Of despair to effect our sub
iugaton IL that end is not accomplished by next
spring In this view of the matter it is hardly pre-
sumable that they would risk war with the United
Ses BY interference at this stage Of the conflict when,
as they suppose such interference would not expedite
the final and inevitable result We feel some assurance,
however If the war prOtraoted beyond three years,
and extends into another campaign that recognition
and Intervention will become necessity IN Europe, and
tba. an end will be put 70 the war through that agency
Tbs embarrassing circumstances under which the
Yankees would be compelled to enter upon fourth
campaign leave strong room to hope that such an al
tentative viii not exist The depletion which the expo
ration of the terms Of service OF the whole veteran
force Of the enemy will occasion in his ranks next
spring, renders the prospect of continuance Of hOst
ties beyond that period very doubtful The barren Ie-
suit of the last experiment in the matter OF eonsef9-
ton leads to the conviction that any effort to repensh
HI army by such mems viii prove an utter failure The
culty in this respect viii Increase With the PrOirae.ed
durstion Of the war and meanwhile the adverse popn-
lar sentiment 10 ia continuance, now developing seb
AT the North, will increase in potency thus adding to
the smharrassments which the already waning faith of
the Yankees in their ability to succeed throws in the
,yay of raising new leYies The experiment Of another
draft to meet the requirements Of another campaign
must be made this winter aud he test Will VI imagine,
sve,l al .ultes and endorsements which will hardly
bs found consistent si.h the possibility Of placing in
the Geld another eli ent force The call OF Lincoln tor
a force Of 900 solmissrs, at a stage OF the war
which finds even conscrptOu inefficient 70 that end IN
deatss serious apprehension Of another resort 10 DRAFT
An admonon Of the danger OF yenturng upon another
clmpaign which the result OF another experiment IN
the Nay of volunteering drafting viii aHord, may
Urge Lincoln to propose Of peace within the in
tsryal between this aud Nay next HsWill learn, mean
while to regard this the most practicable and the
most honorable means to bring the to a close aud
bitter as the alternative may be, his embarrassed eou
dHtion VII make its acceptance a necessity.
The territorial eupdi,y Of the YANKEES viii, fear,
seriously embarrass final negotiations. They Uil insist
upon the application o. the W possiistis principle and
sflsll Of any such cOneeSo ON part, which We
regard a. lOregone conclusion with every man in the
COnlsderacy, may rouse Yankee ehAgrin to the war
point again. aud thus lead renewal Of Institutes.
The probability is hoEeysr that the esdng powers Of
Europe will step in SnedAt1rs, and decide the issue
upon the principle Of identity Of institutions in the al
lotment Of disputed territory. The argument which
will doubtless be used by the other side OF the force
o. the emancipation proclamation destroy this iden
tty and Of aOting TO the North the sections Of err
t1ry made free according Lnoolns doctrine by that
proclamation, viii be fully INST by recurrence - his
constitutional right to issus it, European powers mus.
recognize this tie proper basis foe decsOn Of this
pint if they do justice. No other be admis-
sable by US We must adhere TO it, matter shat the
consequences may be; aud we're We not inexOrably
committed 20 the great constitutional principle of pop
ular rights would be disposed dpubt the justice
or propriety Of agreeing Intervention on that
principle IN an issue so important US the prsserya
ton OF the integrity OF our slave territory and OF our
cherished institutions Bus have fears OF the re-
suit of popular in the border States in dispute
We eau safely trust 70 Iha vos 10 an issue involving
the final territorial allotment Of these States Iude
pendent of the inasenee Of identity Of institutions in
inducing them to cast their lots with the South there
are considerations 81 prospective prosperity based upon
the relative liabilities of North ana South resulting
from this war and their relative capacity 70 meet them
which will exert no little influence upoa them. Con
sideratons of trade and mutual interest which nature
b the matter of soil and prOduc ions, has adjusted
solely it in tie Interest Of confederation em-
.brlng the cotton and border Stats must also operate
vOrably in causing general desire on the part OF the
people Of Missouri, Kentucky, and il MAJ be- Maryland
TO Join in with the South In respect TO the two for
mer, have 20 fears. The circumstances connected
with the two Northern eaaplgns Of Lee make she is
sue Of popular in she latter least doubtful n
our estimation.
The discussion Of this subject now in view OF toe pro-
liabilities Of az early close OF this war clearly deduc6e
from the facts Orh ia the fast part Of this article is
DOLLY legitimate, but proper We have more to fear
from negotiations with the cunning audacous Yankee,
than from his military PoEer We uOn such favor with
foreign powers TO justify in expecting any avors
from them medislOrs other than considerations Of
palpabs right and justice will enjon. Is is we'll per
Ups fOreclOse in advance all idea Of the possibility Of
"A adjustment upon aay other principle than Il full it
tsgrity Of our slave territory aud slave Institutions
TIE mind of the North as veil as of Europe will thus
b,cone reconclsd to the mpossbiity Of fnal settle
nsnt upon any other basis, and they viii, doubtless
to the discussion Of the disputed issues prepared
to yield to our just demands.
IL must bee source OF s1oere congraulIOn to every
Southern citizen Orsasct hlt in this terrible conflict
which We verify believe 70 be drawing TO a close, we
have done nothing that d1esahot commlnd the ap- |
problton Of the civilized world Not so With the enc
ny. The war his part conceived in injustice aud
wrong and be will Of it, dsgracsd in the eyes
Of civilization The part has been conduct
ei upon the stroest principles Of civilization and hu
rnauity, while in internal policy ve have preserved
unimpared those constitution principles Of liberty aud
State rghts in Wind cation o. which We the issue
Of war 80 uD;usty forced upon Tie effect OF this
exhibition will be 10 elevate the estimation Of the
world, and lead the p1puT mind o. PFejud;esd Europe
TO an exalted estimation Of Institutions and form OF
government under whose auspices and through Wbose