A PEACEFUL SOLICITOR.
A Guildford and guileless solicitor "and a Member of the Peace Society," denounces all war as un-Christian. War at no price! He says, the soldier disobeys the law of Christianity by killing a man. How about the attorney? Does he obey the Christian law by helping to lock a man up? As Christians, should we not be of charity and forgiveness all compact? Does the solicitor make out his bill of costs according to the behest of the Prince of Peace? Would our solicitor act in a cause of action for unprovoked and brutal assault? Hardly, if he denounces "the soldier's bloody calling" on every occasion. What is war but an action?—Nicholas v. Abdul-Medjid. The Cossack attacks the Turk, and the Turk, whipping out his scimetar, shaves off the Cossack's head. What is this but an action—the Cossack, for the first assault, paying righteous costs?
Now, if the enemy were to march to Guildford, would "A Solicitor and a Member of the Peace Society" open his door to the intruders, saying—"Enter ye, who are heavy laden with ball-cartridge?"
Does our Solicitor give advice gratis against going to law; even as benevolent doctors give advice against disease?