The Express.
London, England, 1851-09-30 00:00:00

BELGIUM.

The ImV.pendonce of Brussels says:—"The result
of the elections of senators in all the country has
reached us. Numerically it is weak, since the govern-
mental liberal opinion only gives two votes, but mo-
rally and politically it is immense, by the striking
adhesion which the four great towns of the king-
dom, the capital at their head, have given to the
policy of the cabinet."

STRASBOURG. SEPT. 24.
The result of some little inquiry amongst the real
people of France—viz., those who have heads that can and
do think, skill that can and dies apply their thoughts,
hearts that can and do feel for others, and their own happi-
ness and prosperity to achieve—leads me to the conclusion
that the principles of free trade amongst them are
very rapidly extending; and that the great opponents
to a better commercial system in France are : Ist, and
chiefly, its government; 2nd, its manufacturing monopo-
lists; and 3rd, its moneyed aristocracy. A much larger
proportion of Frenchmen are, however, I am persuaded,
free traders, than you in England give them credit for. But
even with them there is a species of moral cowardice in
avowingtheir opinions and convictions on the subject at
first sight surprising. But their silence shown, in one point
of view, the skilful tactics of the monopolist party, for its
favourite charge against free traders is " want of patriotism,"
" they arc bail citizens," " would sacrifice France to Eng-
land; " and on Frenchmen of all classes such an accusation
falls heavily, be the subject involved what it may ; it chills
free traders here.
The commerce of Strasbourg languishes, and its industry
is severely depressed. Indeed were it not for the enormous
government expenditure M the city—for besides military
and other schools, and great national foundries, Strasbourg
has now a garrison of 10,000 men—it would rapidly decline.
It is at present very much maintained at the cost of the
other parts of France. Yet, so lung as Strasbourg was a
De email town it was prosperous and flourishing. Why ?
Because it was they a free town. And it now, • French
city, suffers because of the restrictive commercial system of
France. On the opposite bank of the Rhine is the Wand
Duchy of Bolen teeming with agricultural produce, for
which it can't find • market. On this side is a
vast population ill off for food, simply because of
protective) jegislation. Thus, at Kehl, two miles
hence, meat is 100 per cent. cheaper than it is in Stras-
bourg. This is literally the case, and all other provi-
sions there are equally plentiful and cheap; yet a great
part of the meat and flour consumed here at pikes ranging
from SO to 100 per cent. dean: than at Kehl come in from
that place.
The fully of this would be laughable were it not for its
wickedness and cruelty. The misery and suffering thus
begotten by bad legislation is quite incredible. Provisions
generally are much cheaper in London than in Stras-
bourg, with food going to waste in the adjoining state.
'Who can wish fur the permanence or prolongation of a
presidency that has overlooked such a state of things as
this ; nay, which is the strength and bulwark of such a
detestable system of artificially and legislatively augmenting
the inevitable sufferings of the poor and the laborious? No
one here cares or expresses any regard for the president, or
takes the mailed interest in his re-election. They gene-
rally look forward to the nomination of some honest
man, of no great political notoriety, without apparently
having the least notion as to who he will be.
Bat, rely on it, such a nomination, if it be
powible, will be generally responded to. As to re-
striction., either of divine right or elective mo-
=relay, they are not possibilities at present. The people
stun to me to be persuaded that there is in store for
France a career of great material prosperity; but they
have no faith in kings opening it up. The present go-
vernme at is despised, though scarcely so much as MM.
Tkiers. Ouizot, and Mole.
In Baden the poor Grand Duke has been endeavouring
to regain a little popularity by making progresses through-
out his fine territories without much success. His sub-
jeets cannot forget that he ran away, punished them
cruelly fur obeying the government that preserved order
after his flight, and that the taxes are doubled. It is in
vain—glory has departed from the descendants of the
brave old Margrave Louis. They are a doomed race: a
little while longer and they will be gone fur ever; it is •
mere question of time.
The season at Baden-Baden has not been a great one.
The gaming tables were not however broken, as stated, by
a Russian, or any nobleman. On the contrary, M. Bonazet
broke an Italian combination formed to carry off his
wealth. The son of a deceased statesman was there the
other day, lost some 1,5001., and, as usual, exhibited him-
self unfavourably.

NEW ORLEANS, Seer. 7.
The second expedition has failed, but the final end
is yi t hidden from us. In the face of this disastrous intel-
Li:fence, the organisers of the expedition in this city have
publicly expressed their determination not to abandon the
eau-e in which they are engaged, and have despatched
eummuuieations to the sympathising cities to continue their
evictions, dc. Two steamers, the Fanny and Alabama,
have been purchased, and more are talked of. Besides this,
New York, Philadelphia, and other places, are stirring;
and notwithstanding the exertions of the federal govern-
ment, it is probable that ere lung another descent will be
made on the island. I do not fur one moment expect the
attempt, if made, will be more successful than the
last, but that the parties here who originate it care
very little for. Their object is twofold : • combi-
nation of stock-jobbing awl political views. If they can
salt ('uhan stock, and identify the country generally (on the
surface) with Cuban independence or annexation, their
civet will be gained. Cuba is intended to be a mighty
political lever in the nest election of president. There is
one chance of defeat, however, which is beginning to excite
liars among some. It is this. Certain papers here published
from time to time long letters giving accounts of risings and
amp.ithisings of the Cuban. die. Thew:tare proved to have
I;een either false or forged, aid among the papers of Lopes
has been found • whole package of communications in
cypher, which it is thought will throw some light on the
matter. Loper's secretary is among the prisoners and will
doubtless in them to save his life and freedom. If
be does, the probability is a mine will be sprang that will
&strop many here whose reputation now stands high. The
co:lector of the port has received intimation from govern-
ment that an inquiry into his conduct relative to the Para-
pero will be made: he has also been strictly charged to
prevent the sailing of any further expeditions, and, to
acdst him, • battalion of soldiers have bees stationed
at the United States Barracks to watch the river,
and • sloop of war to guard the entrance at
the Belize. litonnwhile, the city swarths with Fill•
busters, every etesenrr from the interior beings addi-
tions to thth and ovary =snag eri main
they may be sera as. A Mai et sewergoes ss as
me ente mei, is theta liedr. • wev abet
time now will enable re to than kink
which I shall not fail to tramaig
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the expedition and its esmersee), sad threatens' is sera
it, but the pollee intestinal nod Ink the dogfishes into
cumody. lou will be ghal M hare that the stellinathts
made as to the rautiladon of the lonise of peer Crittesika
and his companions atter their easerien, whisk a err-
PerTha the pointless Imo, are, by a isdreden psfilhhel
by the Americana realest in Havana, sedirely dielel. The
b she t were treated sal hailed with away pomade lurk
of "Pert. Some prate yet try to make a Wormer oat
of the Faros being ark le heave to. Thk is ed non-
the dprisis eisswanke would have witel delithly
if he had done rimed" awl I only weeder that key have
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mail.. I melees pas sesame Y dots&
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last accounts of ths eumuti. of se orolfoo boo
nosed an advance of rat on arra es awe
looted at Sj top asses, livery dip uses tentkeenalle k-
arma are received. ad tag highest aikido new male Is
bra exceed 2,19111 witsasay go a low a
2.200,000. T'he 'kites heal ire 19,573 bales ; up to
yarn* the dersesi wee very sethe, but, in anticipation
of the kia's rail, the hems kit ed. The haters are
are to head, and it Irks ilsolay, there is seeking
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of lured press being steady sad coadnusuk the stash on
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nearly ball of the lost year's crop • it wash.
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of the lower sad Warier grades. Fair still steads at 61
to 71,
Hour and wheat ere again lower; the kerb is new
quoted at 4 for imperils., and 4.so'ke exist.
Zwre O_ra. is higher, the crop ia the southern sodas ham •
Good white is at 60, and little olleriag.

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