The Liberator

FRANCE AND THE UNITED STATES.

We cannot believe, though it is asserted by many, that France is desirous of fighting with the United States. And we are sure that few, if any in this country, would wish for war with the French; or with any other nation. Those in the two countries who are anxious to appeal to the sword, ought by agreement to be transported to some waste place in Africa, or to some Island in the ocean, where they may kill each other without molesting their fellow-citizens, who are disposed to live in peace. We are sure there is no need, there can be no need, of hostile proceedings. Let this country be forbearing and dignified and honorable; and France will soon come to an amicable adjustment of the difficulty. She will not degrade herself so much as to withhold what she has already acknowledged to be just.—Landmark.

The truth is, the policy of the world is peace—of France in particular. The occupant of the crazy throne of the Bourbons will be cautious about involving himself in a war, which might extend itself ultimately, so as to draw in other nations, and perhaps in the end be the means of jostling himself over. The Merchants of France do not want a war. And the People of the United States do not want a war—whatever may be desired by Gen. Jackson.—He, we know, loves a tempest, and would rush into hostilities tomorrow, if he could. But the Congress—at least the Senate will not let him. We shall, therefore, have no immediate war. But a non-intercourse act with France is very probable. N. Y. Com. Adv.

The moral sense of every man, savage or civilized, must condemn the deliberate violation of the faith of Treaties. Public opinion throughout Europe will, in due time, exert a salutary influence over the momentary excitement in Paris, and will, we have no doubt, induce the French Chambers to comply with the stipulations of the treaty. We conceive it almost impossible that that enlightened Government will rush into war, at the sacrifice of national character, and of hundreds of millions, to save twenty-five millions of francs.—Washington Globe.