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The Daily Dispatch: may 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], The New York Ledger (search)
The New York Ledger --Commerce vs. Christianity.--The illustrious Bonner, the philosopher of the New York Ledger, indulges in a short essay on "Long Wars" in the last number of this peerless paper. Bonner thinks long wars are greatly to be deplored. He devoutly hopes that the conclusions of those writers who argue that the facilities of modern communication, the improvement in arms; and, above all, the mighty interest of modern commerce, forbid the possibility of long wars, may be just. to make strong war. He thinks every overwhelming blow is a mercy stroke. He tearfully believes that "the policy, the true Christian policy in war, is to smite irresistibly and then tender the olive branch with brotherly hand." Profound and pious Bonner!--Gay and festiveness! you are doubtless correct. We think that humanity, Christianity, and above all, commerce--Northern commerce — are powerful arguments against a prolongation of the war on your part. We notice that all of your brethren of