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uld rejoice in the occurrence of such a war, that they might vindicate their own rights and the principles of liberty. The people of Canada, the people of Ireland, the French nation, the lovers of liberty even in England, would sympathize with us. Let England make this war, and his word for it, it would be the beginning of her downfall. This country would come safely out of such a contest; but even if it should be disastrous, we would yet save our honor. Francis I, after the battle of Pavia, wrote back, "We have lost all but honor." That honor which he had saved was the foundation of the future glory of France. So would it be with us. If we saved our honor we could lose all else, and rise again in power and glory. It the war must come, let it come, and let us thank God that he had made us instruments in His hands to work out His own cause. Mr. Hale now said he would withdraw his resolution; but Mr. Sumner (who is chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs) desired