The Statesman.
London, England, 1815-12-23 00:00:00

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collies, terminated in so short a time, and with so
much success, precision, and effect. "Upon this
point, even they who think they have a, groUnd for
censuring some parricular results, cannot refuse the./
tribute of their jiistic, to those Statesmen who super-
intended the whole.
" As to what courerns the spirit sold the prinei-
P •
le which have directed ell the nego.lations, we shall
s
hazard the following reflections : •
To establish a true state of peace with France
in a manner as Solid as circumstances will permed,
Europe should sequire imdemnities for the past, and
security for. the future. The last Tteary has ful-
filled this double end its the most advantageous man-
lier. If we coti•iiler in the point of slew of indemni-
ties, the worth of the territorial cessions, and the
pecuniary cent ributions which it imposes On France,
surpasses much the expellees of the lest campaign,
which besides have bet's, supported in the most part
by France. But cousidered in another point of view
more important, the territorial cesvir'n4 31'd the Pe"
colliery contributions of all the neighbouring States,
the greatest solidity for their future safety. Fur
a great part.of the sums which Flatlee is to pay, is, by
virtue of a formal Convention, concluded between
the different Courts, destined to tto. construction of
new fortresses at different points on the frontiers, and
in a military view the aggrandisement of frontier
German provinces on the Sarre anti the Lauter, the
cession of Phitipperille, Marienbergh, Sirre-Louis,
and Landau, and the demolition of the foriications
of Huisinguets, may be enticideaed as great advantages,
as well as the augmentation of the 5.11.111 territory,
amid the cession of all Savoy to the King of Sardinia's
States. Those advantageous terms, togiaher with the
satisfaction of so tunny private claims a hich had till
now been done imperfect justire to, if the t'e•igit bad
not been adopted of ruining France altogether.
ee This, in truth, is what many persons would
wish—persons who regard the abuse of force, as
skilful pollee, or blind policy as an effect of love of
country. Ti, r.'e have risen among . iers in different
points of Germany, many voices which have angrily
condemned before-hand this Treaty, the fruit of so
much reflection and labour. In the supposition that
it a (odd not be admitted as a basis of a negociation,
that France shontti relimplish three or four of her
most productive frontier provinces, could such a plan
be executed without prolonging indefinitely the state
of war, so as not only to deprive France of her poli-
tical existence, but to bring down incalculable evils
on all Europe. This question is the first which it
will lie necessary to examine, aitd to resolve it will
requite more profound knowledge of politics than
cats suppose any of these passionate judges to
! possess. Another, not less itnyortatit question, is
I this, supeoving we could ()boil!' these conditions•
without evident danger, would it be prudent to se-
quire them? %Void(' this be the method of insuring
or facilitating to a State shaken to its foundation its
political regeneration, that great problem of state
knowledge in Europe ? Did not all the resources of
!policy offer Roy other principle, or corsideration, or
interent, than to weaken France without end—with-
VIENNA, DEC. B.—The Austrian Obseraer,Ft demi- out measure ? What, in short, would have been the
official Journal, published oil the Gth December, the consequences of this dangerous attempt if it had fail-
following article:— j ed? What evils would it not have produced if it had
" The results of so many negotiations for peace, sowed the germ of misurelerstandingamoug the Powers
which have terminated at Paris, are now known to all whose union has saved Europe, and laid the founds-
the world. They require neither long explanations tion of a long and durable peace? Motives of that
nor apologies, nor eulogies, and we should not len- importance only, which can explain the uniform
ture to publish our observations upon this subject, if views and the well .concerted proceedings of the
we were not persuaded that after the idle reports and Po*ers, whose union less than ereacould be disturb-
the rash opinions, which a great many public Jour- ed on this important question, for all that, has been
tials have circulated upnts this important topic, a silo- said of their differelice of opinion, and long and
pie and modestattempt to place it its its proper point warm debates which it gave rise to, may be rooked
of view would be agreeable to the public. I with the fables of the day.
"In order to appreciate in the first place, and in a The internal state of France is not yet of a na.
an equitable manner, the negotiations of Paris, with. tare to make us regard as without foundation the inc-
out any regard to the principles upon which they quietude which Las been manifested on this subject.
Bete concluded, we must consider the effects which Ilappile, this restlessness, as to the interest which
they have produced, and under what circumstances other States are interested in, is confined its narrow
they have operated. bounds. France is, for a long time, out of condi.
" The costfererices which led to the conclusion of lion to threaten her neighbours; and if, in other re.
peace were not in full activity till the month of Dc. spects, it were not of the highest importance for Eu.
cember. Up to that period the Ministers of the Al- j rope, that a solid and durable order should be estab-
lied Powers were incessantly occupied with measures lisped in that unhappy coulitty, she might, without
relative to the march owl maintenance of troops, wills danger. be left to herself—such is the strength of the
determining the districts which they were to occupy, political system of Europe. But such a resolution
the connection they were to have with the native Go. i would be incompatible with the principle of the Allied
veritment, and (which was an object of no minor im. Sovereigns. The measures which they have taken
portance) with the re-establishment of order and are equally worthy of their wisdom and moderation.
tranquillity in the interior of France; measures which to The permanency of a numerous army, supported
required an active and daily correspondence with the on the frontier places of France, must dissipate all
French Government. the uneasiness which new troubles in the interior of
" ft was not until the month of September that Fiance might cause to the neighbouring States ; and
they began the preparatory labours of the diplomatic at the same time maintain the Royal Authority, in
the most energetic manner, without hampering its
conferences, and it was only on the 20th of that
month, that the negotiations themselves began.—
From that period, until the day of the signature, operations.
„ To this
iiis
measure the Allied Courts have joined
other proceedings, of which the wise and beneficent
not only nll the Treaties were concluded, both prin.
cleat
object cannot be mistaken by the French Govern.
anti accessary with France, but also a great
meat. All has been done this respect which cir-
number of Conventions of the utmost importance
cumstances perwit ; must expect the rest front
between the Allied Courts, and of which, even to
the prevent moment, only the Treaty of Alliance time, from the developmeitt of the present Constitu-.
that renewed them has been published in so authentic; (km, which, mita ithstanding some defects has so
shape. many good sides, and from the favourable influence
" It is sufficient for every impartial man tp cast of a happy and peaceful neighbourhood on France,
which at last has been rigorously enough punished
only a glance upon these acts, to be convinced that
in the Conventions between France and the Allied for its past errors.
Powers, they have fixed and determined every thing t " But if the horizon is not entirely cleared up in
whirls equity permitted Europe to exact as a repers. m this point, it is not less clear in other ports. At no
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Con for the evils which France had inflicted (as far, epoch since the establishment of the European sl-
at least, as they admitted of reparation), and as liance has the harmony been more perfect and close
a security for tranquillity in future. Every point (lists 1111 W. The negotiations of 1811 left still much
to be desired and much to fear. Those of 1815 have
was discussed; the greatest efforts were made to
regulate them iu the most satisfactory manner; consummated the great work. Tile moment is come
and every thing tbet was possible has been done. when the perspective of the golden age for Europe
The great Allied Powers did not labour each:-
should not be pot in the number of poetical fictions.sively for their own advantage. Each member ei Tire new Treaty bet ween the four Courts, sign-
of the alliance was indemnified without distinction, ed the came day when the peace has beets concluded
according to the share which he contributed to with France, is the key-stone of the arch of all the
the common cause. They also scrupulously attended edifice."
to the j.,•t dainty of individuals, and maintained

Mks PATTERSON, formerly Niadame JEROME Bo-
NAPARTV., is now a leading star at the Ambassadorial
balls of the Duke of WELLINGTON, and in all the
circles of high fashion at Paris, where she is particu-
larly admired for her beauty and accomplishments.
The rival Theatres are both getting up their Christ-
mas Pantomimes in great style. The scenery of that
at Covent.garden is chiefly laid in China; that a;
New Drury in England. The former is under the
direction of FAULLY) and the latter of !hums.