The Philosophy Of Quarrelling

There are several steps in quarreling, which, with the great rnassof men, follow ench other in regular order. First, a difference of opinión, intellectually, on abstract points. Second, an expression of this diffennce in positive, and perhaps oflensive terms. Third, an alienationoï feeling, and withdrawal of confidence thereupon. Fourth, a diflerence in cation, practically. Fifth, aggressive hostilities commenced by open charges of l dictation, intolerance, falsehood or injustice." Sixth, a former faithful friend and brother is regarded as a ' new enemï" with whom eternal war is lo be wnged s a duty. We were led to the consideration of these several gradations in every controversy, by reading the following reply of the Editor of the Liberty Press to a correspondent who exhorted himtobe kind and liberal towards his seceding antislavery brelhren of the "Libeily League." "The Macedón Lock nominntions have been made in a spirit of dictalion and intolerance, which can never have our sanction or concurrence. Verily the Leaguers will keep along with the Liberty party, if only they may at will model our ''basis," and díctate to us our candidate! A grain of self-respect forbids this cringing policy, and this subjection of ourselves to the control of an overseensh minosity. Thesuggestion of our brother to be at peace with the new party, is one with which we should prefer to comply. But when old nssociates leave us, branding u? as moral cowarde and recreants to the claims of humanity, it is no easy matter ■ to pocket tho oflense,' believing il to be esseiuinlly false and grossly unjust. The whole League movemetit is based upon the proposition that the Liberty pnrty is vilally and organieally defective, nnd is unworthy of the support of true men. - We hnpe howevpr that we shall be able to be forbearire towards our new enemy.