The Express.
London, England, 1864-02-02 00:00:00

(From the Naachestv Graniian at WI day.)

If neither ourselves, nor France, nor awns an going to
strike • blow to prevent an ancient constitutional Vogdora
from bong rest in twain without • shadow of legal right,
it would be far better that this should be known at once.
A public avowal of tb:l resolution would not, of course,
save the political interests involved in the =ell-
temanoe of Denmark, but it would prevent the war,
or, at least, make it short and comparatively blood-
less. The mooting of parliament most be eagerly
looked forward to, as brining os relief from a position in
which our urgent remonstrances are treatrd with studied
. . . . . .

contempt by ooe party, while the other, it is to be feared,
is rteeliog herself to beer useless amides' by a coefulsoco
in our ultimate amistance which may prove to be misplaced.
But, however that may be, it would be a great roistske to
suppose that the cosiest which was opened by the firing of
the 6ist cannon abet on Bundsy will be over when the
temporary couqaest of Bleep* is complete.
(From lb* Leeds Mercury of this day.)

Nothing is more probable, if we keep out of the contest,
then that the integrity of Denmark will be respeeteel, for
after the public stand which Austria and Prussia have made
upon this subject. they can hardly go back to the poi-
tion of their recent German allies. On the other hand,
let us interfere in the smallest dune, and it is nearly cer-
tain that the only motives which at present iodine Austria
and Prussia to respect the integrity of Denmark wig be
taken away. They can at 000 s, sod with perfect C 30140-
tong, fall back upon their German allies, thee not only
gaining a great emission of strength, but adding to the popu-
larity of the war among their own subjects, sad similes at the
very object we most dread. Thus our interference will have
the very opposite effect to that which we intended. Instead
of helping to preserve the integrity of Denmark, it would
be the most powerful blow which tire integrity of Denmark
ever received. It would force Austria and Prussia to assume
the very attitude which we waged war beams we found
that, contrary to al liked:hood, they possibly might
assume. Nor could we feel perfect couildenoe that either
France or Russia would remain neutral, or that they would
not be against us. We are not going to enter mto • long
discussion on European politics, the possible comDlia•
Lions to which mach a war might give the, or any of the
other vast problems which in this stage of affairs must be
guesses, rather than forecasts, of the future. Suffice it t s
my that France refuses to move with ns now, leaving us
almost helpless for • continental quarrel. floe would
doubts act as her own interests seemed to require, and
if is quite possible that these might induce her to
take arms against ns. Without allies, with two European
powers opposed to us, and with the poesibifity of • general
coalition of Europe against us, are we prepared, out of
mere wantoardes, to plunge into a war with ro great definite
object, and with the certainty of forcing on that vary
policy, and bringing about that very result, against which
we have taken up arms ? This is the question before the
country. Let the 'umlaut sense of all climes give the
I reply, and support the government, if need be, in the
resolution at which we rejoice to believe that it has at
length arrived.
(From the Memekester Brawn r of th:s day.)
liotwithatancling the assur•oces of the ministerial journals,
we gather that the cabinet is divided es the potion of ran.
Bering material aid to Denmark—in other words, upon
whether we shall have peace or war ; and we also infer
that, so far, the policy of Lord Palmetetoo ban not pre-
vailed. The noble viscount is the aathor of the treaty of
1852. It was negotiated under his auspices. though it was
signed by Lord Malmesbory. He is no doubt anxious to
beck his own progeny, but hie inclination is nothing to the
point. That treaty is the offspring of secret diplomacy. It
• was made by the minister without the knowledge or eonsent
of parliament. Waiving that point, the treaty imposes no
obligation upon atogo to war. We fulfil both the letter
and the spirit of the treaty when we recognise the
arrangements set forth in it for regulating the Danish
succession and the integrity of the Danish terri-
tories. We ire in no settee bound to enforce those anuses.
manta upon other powers. France and Russia signed the
treaty, and brought themselves under precisely similar
obligations ; but it is tredendood that both those powers
intend for the present to stand aloof. If we interim*
we must do so. alone. Where ► presumed obligation
is invalid, and sti'l more where there is no oblige.
lion at all, the appeal lies wholly to expediency.
Are the merchants of this country prepared to go to weer!
Are they ready to see their commerce exposed to the depre-
dations of privaturs ? Gan we with ten millions of our
people dependent for their breed upon foreign supplies,
venture upon this risk? As the Alabama stole out of
Liverpool, ea we may be sure Mahatma will steal
oat of American ports, hoist • belligerent flag,
and pay us bolt in our own coin. It is a question
not of fear, but of prudence. Are we willing to Wear the
cost? If we are, why, of course, we may go ►t it at once,
hammer and tongs, rifled memo sod income tax, cotton
fascias and mercantile paralysis, glory and going to the
dogs. If not, let us my so, and help to strengthen our re.
prmentativu in resisting the policy of • reckless statesman,
who will probably not live to se) the mad of the m'schid
he's fomenting.

fbe Qrourt.

OSBORNE, Pre. L

The Queen, Princess Helens, Princess Louise,
Priors Leopold, sad Primer Roheolobs, attended divine
service at Whipplaphum Church yesterday.
Th. Rev. G. Froths.* officiated.

The Quota will bold a commit at Osborne to-morrow
tWataraday).

A Cabinet Council was held yesterday at the
official residence of the First Lord of the Treasury,
in Downing-street. The ministers present were
Lord Palmerston, the Lord Chancellor, Earl
Granville, the Duke of Argyll, Sir George Grey,
Earl Russell, Earl de Grey, Sir Charles Wood,
the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Duke of
Somerset, the Right Hon. T. Milner Gibson, the
Right Hon. Edward Cardwell, Lord Stanley of
Alderley, and the Right Hon. C. P. Villiers.

Despatches mess received yesterday at the Colonial•
office from the possum of the North AJMINiCaIk provisoes,
Heligoland, and from the Lord High Commissioner of the
lonian Islands. Deepaesises mess mat to the governors of
the West India Islands end Hellish Columbia.

His Royal Highness the Field Marshal Com-
standing•in-Chief will hold a levee at 1 o'clock on
Saturday next.
Tux PRINCESS or WIIMS. —Yesterdsty afternoon
her Royal Meknes the Princess of Wales took a carriage
drive for the first tine awe her coodserneak Soma
ponied by a Isidy4e-ositisg, she left Tempos, Hones is
• dose carriage and pair, and drove throuvh the Long Walk
to the statue of George ILL on Boow•bill-a distance of
three miles. Her royal highness returned to Frogman,
after about as heals ride.

The Duke of Newcastle still continues in a deli-
cate state of health, and by the advice of his medical et-
tesdante his grace ban been absent from the recent cabinet
ermacils.

The Countess Russell will hold small and early
pasties at her reside:toe in Chesham-plaiss daring the pm-
met mooth.

Mr. William E Gladstone has issued cards foe
onel and early parties at the family residence on Carlton-
honeutermos, every Thursday daring this month.
The Earl and Countess of Cardigan have enter-
tained a amber el gawks daring the last fmteight,
ia-
°lodiag the Earl and Countess of Vi'settnorelarbd. Yiseeset
Wfiagtoo. the Roe. Gimp Pith williant, if-. sad Lady T.
Prep, Mr. Led* Colonel Baring sod Mn. Muir
Baring. Mr. Joinestene, Colonel Steel*, ke. The earl and
emote= will amtve b town tomorrow from Deere Park,
hie lordship being stifffelentty recovered from his late awl-
dent in the heating Add to be present at the Earl of
Derby's dinner.

When the father of the late BM James Graham
of Netberby died, a writhes list of his dementia, with
their arises Isms of sunin, was given is. The list was
a'we's', sad Oa term of envies varied tram 15 to 16
years Moat ball a eastay—a samewhas claim m'o'ms.
dm bakes appended, to the Wag that the " ' MOW binge.
amid' was sot isehalled la the Bet, as else had only beat la
W Mahal* navies arrrs at eight years."