The Sun.
London, England, 1867-01-10 00:00:00

Ti-JE SUN, LOIWON, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 10, 1867

DENT'S offences, and the Radical party, we are
told, are determined to push on the impe: ichment
without delay. Six months ago such a - proceed-
ing was hardly dreamt of. If occasions lly pro-
posed in the most violent harangues of the least
creditable members of the Radical party, it was
indignantly rejected by those who profess
to be the leading spirits. The increase
of power which has come to the faction
with the elections has apparently intoxi-
cated them with success. They believe the des-
tinies of the nation to be in their hands, and are
absolutely intolerant of the slightest check or hin-
drance from any opposing influence, past, present,
or to come. The restraints of the Constitution are
burst asunder without a moment's regret or hesita-
tion. WASHINGTON was altokther inftrior to
STEVENS and WENDELL PHILLIPS; JEFFERSON was
not to be compared in administrative ability to
BUTLER. If the great names of the past 'ban win
no respect it is not likely that the men of the pre-
sent can extort deference or attention. Th aPRESI-
DENT is an obstacle in their headlong course.. Firm
and undaunted, he raises his voice at every
opportunity to protest against their encroachments
on the liberties of the body politic, and .steadily
exerts the remnants of power they have left him to
oppose their violent subversion of the Constitution of

the Union. He is not a man to be either bribed
or threatened. He must be got out of the way.
Abuse of power brings Democracy at last to the
same conclusion as Despotism. The man who has
character and courage enough to approve the
dictum of the majority must be silenced if he will
not be convinced. The end must be attained ; it
will not do, then, to be too particular as to
the means. FRANCIS JOSEPH'S advisers might
have recommended the same course with a trouble-
some Venetian. NICHOLAS of Russia might
have applied the same arguments to a refractory
constitutional Pole. So this is what American
liberty is coming to I A man is to be impeached
for endeavouring to preserve the Constitution which
he swore to abide by. And we must observe that
it is simply the impatience of the Radicals of any
opposition that urges them to this step, seeing that
the power is already virtually in their hands, and
they can force any measure they please through
both Houses. The PRESIDENT has, as was confi-
dently expected, vetoed the Negro Suffrage Bill
for the District of Columbia, and this was his
crowning offence. Yet the Radicals knew perfectly
well that they could, if they chose, override the
veto and carry the bill through Congress. What
plea they have for their case is anything but clear,
and the arguments brought forward by the leading
members of the faction are not, to say the least of
it, very tenable. WENDELL PHILLIPS' " instincts"
tell him that the PRESIDENT has been in league with
traitors. General BUTLER thinks that Mr. JOHN-
sces speeches at Chicago were improper, and ex-
posed his office to ridicule ; besides he has ap-
pointed his own friends to offices. America has
certainly made very rapid progress in political mora-
lity during the last few months if the latter
offence is to serve as a pretext for impeachment
But in manners, as in morals, the change is strik-
ing, and a BUTLER lays down the law-on a point of
propriety and dignity. Perhaps he thinks his own
New Orleans performances were in perfect taste.
If so, no wonder Mr. JOHNSON comes short of his
standard.
The House of Representatives evidently aim at
combining the duties and the privileges of a delibe-
rative assembly with the functions of the Executive.
They wish to be at the same time King,
Cabinet, and Commons, and to exercise au
absolute sway over the unrepresented mil-
lions of the South. If such an attempt
had been made in Europe, the Americans would
not have been slow to find a name for it, but under
cover of the stars and stripes things seem to change

their character.
Practically, what is the object which the Radicals
propose to themselves by the deposition of the
PRESIDENT ? It is nothing less than government
by force. If they will not abide by the terms of
the Constitution, if they will not tolerate any oppo-
sition whatever, if they will not admit the repre-
sentatives of those States whom they know are
opposed to their policy, what is to influence or
deter them ? If we wanted anything to con-
firm this impression, we should find it
in the news brought by the mail from
New York on the j29th ultimo (since
eclipsed in interest by the tidings of the telegraph),
which reports that the Radicals in a recent caucus
have resolved to attempt the enforcement of the Con-
stitutional Amendment, if it be ratified by three-
fourths of the States now represented in Congress,
of which there is very little doubt. The PRESIDENT
has, it is said, expressed his belief that the Supreme
Court will sustain the Southern States in rejecting
the Amendment. What will be the result it is im-
possible to foretel. If the Radical party aimed at
the total disruption of the Union, national bank-
ruptcy, and the overthrow of trade and commerce,
they could scarcely do better. They are lighting a
flame which may spread far and wide, and which
no human hand can extinguish when it once gains
ground. History speaks in vain to them, but his-
tory has examples not a few of republics that have
perished by the violence of factions, and that the in-
tolerable tyranny of the many drove the country to
submit at last to the yoke of one. Is this to be the
close of the great and rapid career of the nation
founded by the genius and the patriotism of the
CINCINNATITS of the West. England has been
accused of jealousy of the progress of the States,
but she will have but one feeling of regret at the lost
opportunities for securing national peace and pro-
sperity which the blindness and the madness of a fac-
tion are flinging away ; and it is with anxiety and
apprehension that the people of this country watch
the nation with which they are so closely allied
oscillating between the chaos of revolution and the
horrors of civil war.

Lord TEYNHAM has been addressing a branch of
the Reform League, at Rotherham, on the all-
absorbing topic of Parliamentary Reform. Lord
TEYNHAM is always worth hearing, and his opinions
command respect from their consistent liberality.
We are sorry to find, however, that he is so
strenuous an advocate of Manhood Suffrage, which,
we think, it is a mistake for the advanced Re-
formers to set up as a standard. It is, in the first
place, so totally opposed to the habits and feelings
of the people that it would need a violent
disruption of our usual ways of thinking and acting,
which nothing but a very strong and general con-
viction of its necessity would bring about. Again
it has not answered its purpose in other countries,
and the condition in which a representation by
numbers is placing the American commonwealth
is anything but encouraging. If every unconvicted
man had the right to vote, the privilege of voting
would be valueless, and, what is more, very many
are even now totally indifferent to its possession.
With regard to the Ballot, we heartily agree with
Lord TEYNHAM, and are glad to find him coming
forward so boldly on its behalf. If the Reformers
are wise, they will make the Ballot, and not Man-
hood Suffrage, their strong point, and we hope they
will not rest till they obtain it.

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, Wednesday Evening.
The Moniteur gives the following items of news :
On the occasion of the Christmas fetes the Rus-

sian Secretary of Legation at Copenhagen, by order
of his Court, gave to the Royal Family of Denmark
some magnificent presents from the Princess Dag-
mar and the Emperor of Russia. The Princess of
Wales also sent from England rich presents to
Copenhagen. _ _ _

The Gazette Officielle of Italy details the proposals
of the Minister of War with a view to make reduc-

tions hu his department. General Cugia explained
various reforms, which would lead to a reduction of

40 millions of francs in the war budget for 1867.
The Constilutionnel states that there was another

shock of earthquake in Algeria on Friday last, at
four o'clock in the morning, and that many houses

were destroyed.
The same paper also mentions, upon the authority
of the Italian journals, that rather serious tumults
hare taken place at Santa Margherita di Rapallo

and at Gallerate, in consequence of there having

been au augmentation in various Excise duties.
Troops, however, had been rapidly marched to the
scenes of disorder, and at the last accounts tran-
quillity had been restored. There had been a great
many arrests. It does not appear that there -was
anything political in these insurrectionary move-
ments.

The Debat of Vienna says that the ,Minister of
State has obtained the sanction of the Emperor to

a proposed law of amnesty- applicable to all persons
who have forfeited their political rights in conse-
quence of condemnations for offences of the press.

This measure will soon be published. One result
of it will be to increase the number of electors, who
will have to vote for the Reichsrath.
The Debat also states that, according to letters
from Trieste, the Montenegrins had violated the
peaceful arrangements which had been made by de-
stroying two Turkish magazines, and making vari-
ous preparations for war. A secret understanding
had been made between Servia and Montenegro.
This news, it should be added, is discredited.
To-day has been a day of " gentle spring." We

have had a blue sky and a shining sun, with no sen-
sation of a want of fire. The effects of the snow,
however, are still manifest. The road cleaners and
crossing sweepers have been busily engaged in what
I believe scavengers call " fancy work," that is to
say, sweeping the mud and slush into graceful heaps
on both sides of the streets, to be removed accord-
ing to weather and convenience.

The Marquis do La Rochejaquelein, of whose
death I informed you, was born on the 28th Sep-
tember, 1805. He was for some time a cavalry
officer in the French army, but having obtained
permission to serve in the Russian army, he was
engaged in the Turkish campaign in 1828. He
afterwards resigned his commission, and retired to
La Vendee, where he lived tranquilly without in-
terfering with public affairs. He was hereditary
Peer under the old regime, and his speeches were
full of fire and eloquence. His eloquence was
replete with " thoughts that breathe and words that
burn." His fine aristocratic aspect also added force
to his eloquence. It speaks " trumpet tongued" for
the liberal feeling of the Emperor, that, although
the Marquis de La Rochejaquelien had been attached
to other dynasties, his Majesty made him
a Senator in 1852. The present principle
of the Government seems to be to set
aside partly " the madness of the few" to establish
the prosperity and happiness of all. The Marquis
took an active part in various important social
movements, and was member of various commis-
sions. His speeches on the Roman question will not
be forgotten. He was an ardent and eloquent de-
fender of the rights of the Pope. The Marquis also
had a large share in the discussions relative to the
expedition to Syria, and he advocated the cause of
Polish independence. He was more frequently the
opponent than the supporter of the Government ;
but he was always respected, because he was an
honourable and consistent adversary. The remains
of the marquis are to be interred at Pecq to-morrow.
" The schoolmaster is abroad." At all events,
some parts of France aro not favoured with his pre-
sence. According to a Post-office notice two clerks,
or rather two Sphynxes, are exclusively employed to
decipher the enigmatical addresses of the letters sent
through that establishment. Sometimes it is im-
possible to read fifty out of a proportion of a thou-
sand. The number of letters sent to the dead letter
office in 1865, because no one could make out the
writing on the envelopes, was 2,353,596. During
the same period the number of letters transmitted
through the Post-office was 311,095,000. That
number, at all events, reached the Post-office.
Earthquakes seem to be the order of the day.
Many shocks have taken place in the Italian Tyrol,
and volcanic mountainous eruptions seem imminent.
At all events, Mount Baldo is in labour. Violent
shocks have shaken this formidable mountain, and
illuminated lava has rushed from its sides, portend-
ing an eruption. Similar phenomena have been ob-
served in the direction of Bassano.
Three mandarins of high rank have arrived in
Paris, accompanied by an interpreter, charged with
the care of some rare and wonderful products from
Bangkok, the capital of Siam. The King of Siam
personally made choice of these articles, which consist
of products of nature and works of art, manufacture,
and industry. The French Government placed a
vessel, the Sarthe, at the disposal of the King of
Siam, for the transport of those valuable and inte-
resting articles. The produce of Siam will thus
eventually become more familiar to us. Heretofore
the Siamese Twins, Ibelieve, formed the most novel
import from that kingdom. Nature united them
at their birth, but they afterwards united themselves
in marriage, but death has since parted both hus-
bands and wives.

L A TEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.

(BY ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.)

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.

The Judiciary Committee of the House of Re-
presentatives is examining the grounds for the im-
peachment of President Johnson.
Gold, 134 i ; Exchange on London, 1091- ; 5-20
U. S. Bonds, 1071 ; 111iaoi.3, 120 ; Erie, 65k.
Cotton, Middling Upland, 35c.

ARRIVAL OF THE DEUTSCHLAND.

SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. 10.

The North German Lloyd's steamship Deutsch-
land, from New York on the 29th ult., has arrived,
ith 77passengers for this port and Bremen, $193,208
for England, and $3,600 for France.
She experienced strong variable winds throughout
the passage, and at times mach snow and rain.

TURKEY AND GREECE.

VIENNA, Jan. 10.

The Presse of to-day publishes an analysis of the
Circular Note sent by Aali Pacha on the 26th ult.
to the Protecting Powers of Greece, urgently re-
questing them to direct the serious attention of
Greece to the fulfilment of the obligations imposed
upon her by existing treaties, and to remonstrate
energetically with the Greek Cabinet on the sub-
ject. Should these steps, on the part of the Pro-
tecting Powers, have no result, the Porte would be
compelled to take the necessary measures to defend
its rights.

BUCHAREST, Jan. 10.

In consequence of several unsuccessful efforts t o
form a new Cabinet, Prince John Ghika has, at the
urgent request of the Hospodar, consented to remain
temporally in office.

TURKEY.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 9.

The Imperial Bank has announced by advertise-
ment that it is prepared to pay the January coupon
of the General Debt.

The Turkish Government continues to send rein-
forcements to the Greek frontier. Five infantry
battalions have been despatched to Epirus, and five
more are ready to march. It is stated here that the
Christian inhabitants of Thessaly refuse to supply
provisions to the Greek bands who have entered
that province. It is also asserted that Zembrakoki,
the leader of the Candian insurrection, has em-
barked for Greece with a portion of the insurgents.

CIRCULAR OF COUNT VON BISMARCK.
BERLIN, January 10.
A circular of Count von Bkmarck to the repre-
sentatives of Prussia abroad has been published to-
day. It points out the good understanding that
exists between Prussia and all other States, particu-
larly Denmark and Holland, notwithstanding the
pending questions of Northern Schleswig and
Luxembourg. Peace is therefore assured every-
where ; and Prussia, thus relieved of any care in
respect of her foreign policy, can wholly devote
herself to the new consolidation of Germany.

ITALY.

FLORENCE, Jan. 10.

The Nazione of to-day, in correcting a statement
respecting financial operations with a Belgian house,
having reference to the ecclesiastical property in
Italy, says :

"The Minister of Finance is really engaged
upon a general financial scheme, which will in-
clude a large operation based upon the ecclesias-
tical property.

" This scheme will be submitted to the approval
of Parliament.

" Signor Scialoja will make his financial state
ment on Monday next."

BRUSSELS, Jan, 10,

The lndependance Beige of to-day publishes a
telegram from Florence, asserting that M. Sdaloja
intends restoring the ecclesiastical property to the
clergy in consideration of a payment of 600 millions
livre, provided that the ecclesiastical Mortmain pro-
perty be alienated within ten years.

AUSTRALIA.

ADELAIDE, Nov. 28, via Trieste.

A motion has been discussed in the Legislative
Assembly in favour of discontinuing emigration at
Government expense, but was afterwards with-
drawn.

MELBOURNE, Nov. 27.
Parliament bas been prorogued till the 21st Dec.
will assemble for the despatch of business in

February.
The Melbourne Cup WAS won by Barts.
SYDNEY, Nov. 24.
The Education and Gold Duties Reduction Bills

have passed.
The Chief Secretary bas stated that the Govern-
ment do not intend subdividing the mail service via
Torres Straits.

The Bank of New South Wales have declared a
dividend at the rate of 15 per cent.
The wool clip is very large.
The Tasmanian Cabinet have resigned, in conse-
quence of the elections resulting adversely to them.
Advices from New Zealand state that Captain
M'llonnell was recovering.
Wiliiam Thompson was seriously ill.
It is reported that a native war has broken out
in Feji island.