The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-15
A Model British Campaigu.


Abyssinia is marching upon the position occu-
pied by the Emperor Theodorus is something
astonishing. Several months have passed since
the campaign commenced, yet the first gun has
not been fired. We believe that Sir Robert
Napier has had the country surveyed for dis
lance of at least ten thousand miles on each
flank of his army but it does not seem as if
the dusky warriors Of Abyssinia have been able
to catch glimpse of their relocated enemies.
The English general certainly carries on war
in very funny fashion; so funny, indeed, that
we will have to tender his government the SER
vices Of an American general if he delays at
lacking his opponent much longer. The entire
British army appears to be in middle.
General Napier reports that his artillery and
supply trains are three days march behind the
advance Any one would suppose from this
that the army numbered some two hundred
thousand men, instead Of the four or five thou
sand that it does number. Calculating the dis
lance between Magdala and the point at which
the expedition landed, 1t is evident that the
soldiers have moved forward at the rate of about
three yards each day. Probably their move
ments have been impeded by the mosquitoes,
which in Africa are supposed to be as large as
Holsters, very much like them, and consequently
bearing striking likeness to an army Of British
soldiers in full uniform. But be that as 1t may,
we now know the reason why the English
people admired General McClellans strategy
They evidently admire the policy Of maneu-
wiring to find out whether the enemy intends to
fight or not; and, not liking to take him I'M
awares, give him ample time to make prepara-
tions for a warm resistance. We have hopes,
however, that Magdala will be reached before
John Bright becomes President Of British
republic.
Senator p. G.. Van Wrinkle, Of West Virginia.
The past record Of Mr.. Van Wrinkle is an
honorable and patriotic one. The citizen of
a Southern State, he opposed the radcalism t
his section in attempting to secede, and by ad-
herring to the cause of the Union aided materi-
ally in keeping West Virginia out of the re-
| bellion. His past career, then, is bright and
praiseworthy. Will he sully his reputation by
| bending to the will of revolutionary clique
Mr.. Van Wrinkle cannot be blind to the fact
that the impeachment of President johnson
| has been brought about solely by few politi-
| clans for party purposes, and that the charges
presented against him have not the slightest
foundation in truth. The Senator must also
be able to foresee what the result of conviction
will be. Will he vote to give the radicals power
to subvert our institutions change this republic
into an olgarchy or an empire and reduce the
people to the condition Of vassals of clique Of
politicians? The removal of the President il
fraught with the greatest dangers to the coun.
try. If the radical party should unfortunately
obtain entire control Of the government; If Il
should remove the last obstacle to its con-
spiracy against democratic institutions, we may
expect to see radical President and Congress
elected for life and the country ruled as with
o rod of iron. Will Senator Van Wrinkle lent
his aid to the contamination of 80 great Grim,
against the republic2 viii he permit himsel
to 20 down to posterity as yielding up the las
vestge Of constitutional liberty and becoming
party TO one Of the most Infamous offences
ever meditated2 Does the Senator intend L
vote for or against the conviction Of Mr.. John
SOM There is scarcely fair-minded man VIII
does not already perceive that the Impeachment
Managers have utterly failed to sustain thei
charges against the President. Such being tn
case, will Senator Van Wrinkle shut his ears I
the camor of the radical party and vote for &C
quittal, or will be for the sake Of power vote r.
! conviction and thus add another Catali,e
, | the list of those whose ambition hurried the
into striking at the liberties Of their Countries