The Sun.
London, England, 1849-10-02 00:00:00

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LONDON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1849.

Our principal contemporaries have this morning
expressed opinions upon the rupture between Russia
and Turkey, consequent upon the refusal of the ex-
tradition of the Hungarian refugees now in the
dominions of the Ottoman, entirely coincident
with those expressed by ourselves yesterday. We
cannot but offer our felicitations even upon the oc-
casion of the most tardy conversion. Had a
somewhat earlier interference on the part of Great
Britain, in regard to the lawless invasion of Hungary,
taken place, Europe would not have had to witness a
spectacle of such bloody ferocity, of such horrible
atrocity, and of such diabolical vindictiveness as must
call the blush to the face of those who have
any faith whatever in the truth of Chris-
tianity. had this miserable Whig Government
possessed a less regard to the delights of place,
and a somewhat more earnest affection for the
honour of England, we should have been spared the
contemplation of Is ars such as are a disgrace to huma-
nity, and II hich set at defiance all our wretched boasts
as to the progress of civilization. Had the Noble
Statesman the Foreign Secretary been unincumbered
by the timorous policy of his colleagues—h:d he
been left free to follow the dictates of his own pa-
triotic and chivalric nature, there would have been no
necessity for that agitation in behalf of the heroic
compatriots of KOSSUTH which has spread through-
out the United Kingdom, and which has gone very
far, indeed, to shake the stability of the present Ca-
binet. Another opportunity is, however, offered
to the members of the Administration—
an opportunity by the judicious employment
of which they may expiate their prolonged
shortcomings and regain their bygone popularity.
Thanks to the distinguished diplomatist now repre-
senting her Britannic MAJESTY at Constantinople, a
final chance has been afforded to the advisers of his
SOVEREIGN to redeem themselves in the face of Chris-
tendom by vindicating the power, the fame, and the
magnanimity of England. Will they do this ? Will
they at once place the navy of Britain upon a footing
worthy of our maritime supremacy ? Will they
dispatch to the Golden Horn a fleet sufficiently
powerful to enforce the line of policy adopted by Sir
STRATFORD CANNING ? Will they participate with
France the glory of repelling the audacious demands
and insolent intimidation of the AUTOCRAT ? Will
they support the SULTAN, the VIZIER, the
Divan, the Seikhs, and ti:e Ulemas in a course as
noble, as it is daring ? Or will they so act in this
emergency as to cart a slur of cruelty and cowardice
upon the dogmas of Christianity as contrasted with
the generous, heroic, and humane principles inculcated
by Mahoraetanism ?
Later intelligence from Constantinople announces
that on the occasion of the British and French
Ambassadors being summoned before the Divan•to
declare whether their respective Governments would
sustain Turkey in its refusal in regard to the demand of
extradition, Sir STRATFORD gallantly stated that the
SULTAN might rely on the support of England,
whereas General Au PICK contented himself with ob-
serving that he would write to Paris for fresh
instructions. No wonder that our French contem-
poraries are unanimous in crying out with indigna-
tion at a proceeding so little honourable to the
Republican representative. No wonder that even
the organ of M. TRIERS, the Constitutionnel, should
condemn the French Ambassador at Constantinople
in words almost as energetic as those employed by
the renowned Abbe DE LAMENNAIS, the new editor
of the Reforme. Among ourselves, the same dispo-
sition to be unanimous in regard to these occurrences
at the Dardanelles is beginning to be manifested.
That organ which has harried on the
assailants of Hungary with yells of sa-
tisfaction since the rise of Kosstrril and
the downfal of GEORGEY, at last does not shrink from
pronouncing the proceedings of the two EMPERORS
to be flagrantly in violation of the laws of nations as
expressed in VATTEL, and of the first dictates of
humanity as experienced even by uncivilized commu-
nities. That organ, again, which has rendered itself
unenviably conspicuous by becoming the panegyrist
of the Autocrat NICHOLAS, confesses at length that
the imputations here levelled at the CZAR are in truth
so hideous as to be barely credible. The journal
which is generally recognised as the mouthpiece of
those fantastic gentlemen, the Apostles of Arbitra-
tion, does not shrink from avowing that the
interposition of the British Government would
at any rate in this instant be eminently
justifiable; while another newspaper, so hysterically
alarmed at the mere idea of democracy as to be
Disposed generally to rush for protection into the
arms of Absolutism, cannot now restrain its senti-
ments of abhorrence and amazement at the monstrous
ultimatum submitted to the Divan by the hands of
Prince RADZIVILL. Neither in France nor in Eng-
land, neither among Radicals nor Conservatives,
among civilians nor among the members of the two
warlike professions, will there be found in the pre.
sent instance any difference of opinion whatever. Of
that we are satisfied; and it is that convic-
tion which sustains us in the belief that

the two Governments now represented at
Constantinople, so inadequately by General AUFICK,
and so nobly by Sir STRATFORD CANNING, Will be
compelled bon gre mal gre to act as the good and
faithful allies of the brave-hearted young Sultan-
Caliph ABDULMESCHID.

Before many weeks have elapsed, we shall doubt-
less be honoured by the presence in England of the
indomitable BEM, the resolute DEMBINSKI, the de-
voted Gums, the daring PERCZEL, the incorruptible
MESSAROS, and, the most glorious man amongst them
all, the great Louis KOSSUTH. Our countrymen, we
doubt not for one instant, will know how to welcome
these illustrious fugitives—these soldiers and
statesmen for whose blood the Austrian and
Russian EMPERORS are thirsting. During the
whole period of the recent movements of Hungary it
has been seen how the leaders of the Magyars have
not tarnished their sacred cause by the commission of
one crime. It has been seen that their policy has
throughout been the reverse of that policy which in-
stigated the leaders of the first French Revolution to
the perpetration of so many stupendous atrocities,
which caused MARAT to yearn for 30,000 heads,
which prompted DANTON to organize the hideous
massacres of September, and which has branded the
memory of ROBESPIERRE with everlasting infamy, as
the democrat whose egotism and ferocity have
cast the vilest slur upon the holy cause
of Democracy.
.Unlike these men, the Hun-
garian patriots have excited the admiration
of Europe by their valour, their statesmanship, their
genius for strategy, and their freedom from a single
imputation of cruelty. England will know how to
receive such refugees from Hungary. Upon that
we have not a moment's reason for anxiety. IVould
to Heaven we were as secure that the English Cabi-
net knows how to support the resolve of the Sultan-
Caliph ABDULMESCHID.

The Protectionists are already exhibiting symp-
toms of insubordination. They have been so long
accustomed to oppose every proposition for the gene-
ral good of the community, that they cannot co-
operate with their recognised leader, incomparably
the most brilliant and talented member of their party.
Monopoly has been so long their guiding star, that
any suggestion not based thereon excites their indig-
nation and provokes their hostility. The new motto
put forward by the Hon. Member for Buckingham-
shire, which he desires should henceforward be in-
scribed on their banners—" Equal taxation and cheap
capital"—is by far too equitable not to encounter the
warmest opposition from the inveterate sticklers
for ancient abuses. " Cheap capital," implying
a moderate rate of interest for money, and
a circulating medium sufficient to afford
a proper stimulus to the national industry, and to
provide adequate employment for the labouring
population, is diametrically opposed to all their
feelings and prejudices. They have too long im-
plicitly obeyed the orders and followed the directions
of the Right Hon. Baronet the Member for Tam-
worth, to join in a demand that would, if fully carried
out, enforce the immediate abolition of the monetary
code established under his auspices. They will,
therefore, still look for exclusive advantages for
themselves, but not co-operate in procuring altera-
tions that must lead to the welfare and prosperity of
the community at large. They will not aid in pro-
curing a reform that would afford real " protection to
British industry" in the most extensive signification
of the terms.

The standard of rebellion against the leadership
of Mr. DISRAELI was unfurled by the Rev. Sir G.
ROBINSON, Bart., at the meeting of the Northampton-
shire Agricultural Society, held at Kettering on the
27th of September. The Rev. Baronet, it appears, is
a Tory of the good old school, who holds such
heretical doctrines as " the greatest good to the
greatest number" in the most unqualified abhorrence.
What is it to him if the farmers should be ruined
and driven to bankruptcy by the heavy burdens to
which they are subjected ? They must submit in
patience, and not dare to utter the slightest hint in
favour of a " reduction of rents," or conceive a
schismatical notion against the "right divine" of the
landlords. They must submit in silence, or at
least only raise their " most sweet voiestei
obedience to the instructions of those who desire to
be looked upon, not merely as their " spiritual," but
also as their "political" guides. What is it to him
if the labourers should undergo the deepest priva-
tions in their humble abodes, while they are
remaining idle and unproductive, although both able
and willing to give a "fair day's work in return
for a fair day's wages." Let them endure their
sufferings patiently ! Let them not murmur under
the dispensations by which they are afflicted. If
they cannot procure a sufficiency of the coarsest
food, of the commonest necessaries of life, is not
the union workhouse at hand ? Do not
its gates stand invitingly open ? Let
them have recourse to its tender mercies !
Let them submit to an incarceration more rigid than
that which is inflicted on convicted criminals—to
regulations more stringent than those by which even
felons are bound. Let them consent to a separation
from all that is dear or valuable in existence ; from
the heart-broken partners of their cares and sorrows,
more dear from the mutual sufferings in which they
have participated ; from their helpless offspring.
These necessary evils must be borne patiently ; but
let them not venture to call out for " cheap capital,"
or to be permitted to bring their only possession,
their labour, for free and open competition, into the
market, or ask for fair employment at remunerating
prices. That would indeed be committing the " un-
pardonable sin " that would justly provoke the
pious wrath of the Reverend Baronet.

In speaking of Mr. DISRAELI'S brilliant oration, the
Rev. Gentleman said—

" That accomplished orator appeared to him to make,
in his recent speech, a greater use of his ingenuity than
of his ingenuousness. Skilful as is the Ilan. Gentleman
the Member for Buckinghamshire, I much doubt
whether his extraordinary theory of • cheap capital' is
very intelligible. I am at a loss to know where the
farmer is to turn to borrow money to work the land.
How he can get it cheaper than the cotton spinner passes
my comprehension. I would suggest to Mr. Disraeli that
he is doing harm rather than good by suggesting im-
practicable expedients, which distract our attention, and
divert us from the only real source of relief. Thus,
gentlemen, I can neither cut capers with Lord Brougham
nor go to California with Mr. Disraeli."

Here is the old Tory leaven with a vengeance.
The valuable suggestions of Lord BROUGHAM, as to
farmers' accounts, clod-crushing, application of steam
to agriculture, or the various other improvements
that flash upon that distinguished genius, cannot be
accepted because they have not been originated by
one of the right kidney, deeply imbued with all the
Protectionist views and prejudices. Mr. DISRAELI
must also be thrown overboard, because he cannot
keep his " cheap capital" for the exclusive use of the
farmers—because it "passes the comprehension" of
the Rev. Orator how the agriculturists are to
borrow money "cheaper than the cotton-
spinners." If manufacturers should partici-
pate in the general welfare and prosperity,
it would not be welcomed by Sir G. ROBINSON.
Better that there should be universal distress than
that the hated race should enjoy any portion of
worldly advantages. Like HAMAN, the son of
lIAMMEDATHA the Agagite, although exulting in
" the glory of his riches, and all the good things to
which the King had promoted him," he might ex-
claim, " Yet all this availeth me nothing so long as I
see MORDECAI the Jew sitting at the King's gate."
No change would be acceptable so long as the mill
owners and factory operatives are not taxed for the
benefit of the landowners.

We trust, however, that the farmers will not be
hoodwinked by such vague and empty declamation,
or induced to join in the antipathies of the
clerical " Boanerges" to the sacrifice of their own
best interests. Their lots are cast with those of the
people. They live by their honest industry, and they
must rise or fall with the great body of the popula-
tion, who " earn their daily bread by the sweat of
their brows." They complain, and with but too
much reason, of the excessive taxation under which
they behold the fruits of their toil carried away in
payment of some impost or another. Let them con-
sider that " cheap capital" is but another word for
"cheap taxation." The burdens by which they are
oppressed have been more than doubled by the great
depreciation of money produced by the monetary
codes of 1819 and 1844. Sir CLIANLES
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