The New York herald., 1844-09-03
Hostile Feeling between France and Eng
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energetic foreign policy strongly resisted the
belligerent attitude assumed by Mons Theirs, have
symptoms Of hostile spirit between France and
England been more manifest abundant, than at
this present moment, in each OF those powerful
and rival nations.
Occasionally, II is true, there appeared evidences
of the existence Of small, yet industrious set OF
alarmisis, who, every plausible pretext gave
vent to their apprehensions or their wishes, that
war was 10 be regarded as an impending event
In France, particularly, at one period, the public
| sentiment was intensely imbued with this warke
spirit, nor do we believe it has undergone much d.
minution TILL the present day. In England, on the
contrary, the mass Of the people Judged more So
berly, and thought more dspassionaiely. There
was no desire to see rupture Of the peace which
has happily prevailed for thirty years, and which
It is her interest to perpeluate; and as the wings
were charged by their opponents with being in ad-
vance of public opinion in favor Of hostllities,
they We're superseded by the less bold, but, per-
haps, not less discreet and cautious conservatives.
AT present, however, a marked change is observ-
able, only in public opinion, but In the views OF
ministers themselves /; for, when we find Lord
John Russell rising in his place in the House OF
Commons to express his satisfaction at learning
from Sir K. Peel, "that he was prepared to follow
up the policy Of the late government, which, while
il admitted the settlement of France on Algers
protested against her being permitted to extend her
possessions, either inTnais or Morocco" When
we find that Sir r. Peel gave, in not expressing
shadow of dissent, negative assent to what the
leader OF the opposition ascribed to him as his in
tentions it is fair TO conclude that the Prime Min
lister concurs with Lord J. Russell, that the time
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sary to be not only vigant towards foreign rivals,
but to show bold front and determination to
counteract the adverse influence Of French policy,
and if need be, to concentrate the vast resources
at his command, for the preservation of the empire
in all its integrity.
Ii anything more were wanting to convince us OF
the reality of the change in the peaceful feeling
and prospects OF that country, it might be found
in the remarkable animation and warmth with
which the leading journas-French and English
discuss the question of war. Some Of the London
papers, with degree OF talent, energy, and no
slight infusion Of asperty, not merely advise, but
demand that reparaton be had from the French
Government for the "gross outrage" perpetrdted In
the Pacific under the sanction OF the French flag.
But however pregnant with importance that ques-
ton may be considered, the affairs of Morocco
present another issue not less portentious and
which, alone, according to the highest authorities,
quite justify the assertion made in Parliament that
at no period since the general peace, with the ex
ception of the autumn Of 1880, just after the French
and Belgian revolutions, and the autumn oi l840,
just after the operations in SYRIA have (Britis)
foreign relations been in state 10 require much
anxiety
In the present state OF the negotiations between
the two powers it would, notwithstanding the signs
of the times-this intensity of national feeling and
ministerial socitude-be too much to say what
may be the termination Of all these menaces, tur-
moil and agitation. The next steamer may be the
harbinger of more certain intelligence but before
that period could scarcely be justified in form
ing conclusions in entire accordance with those Of
the English press, which treats the question Of
coming war with solemnty and earnestness sell
dom witnessed on occasions of less than the most
serious import.
THE PARK THEATRE RE. OrENEp.-The public
were last night afforded an opportunity Of Judging
for themselves of the extent and success of the
magnificent effort made by Mr.. Simpson, to cater
for their entertainment, and resuscitate the decayed
fortunes of +" old Drury.' There was full house
"a very full house for this of the year, and
Miss Clara Ellis, Mr. Anderson, and MIR. Dyott, the
stars brought over from Europe, were greeted by
an audience whose respectability in numbers and
every thing else, gave gratifying evidence that
taste for theatcas still exists in this city, and that
there are many who would support the drama, if
the respectable gentlemen who have taken that
distressed lady under their special protection,
would afford them the slightest chance Of doing
The play selected for the debut Of the strangers
was Otheo" Mr.. Anderson, the Moor, Mr..
Dyott, Iago, and Miss Clara Ellis, the gentle Des-
demona. Mr.. Anderson respectable-quite
respectable. Mr.. Dyott, ditto. Miss Clara Ellis,
ditto. We believe there is not the slightest room
for another syllable of criticism.
The artists brought over by Mr.. Simpson are,
we do not doubt highly respectable in their line,
but they certainly do not possess the highest order
of dramatic talent, and every body will now ask,
what has Mr.. Simpson done after all !! What has
he accomplished that could not have been done
without any noise !? Why did he make such
tremendous fuss before he went to Europe! Why
did the everlasting committee theatrical affairs,
and all other affairs, out of which dinner and
dozen of champagne could be squeezed, get up
with such parade conn mI'lmentary benefit for the
purpose of Elling Mr.. Simpsons pockets to
enable him to buy up all the dramatic talent, and
all the operate talent, TO be found IN Great Britain
Why was heaven and earth so moved to do what
to bring out Miss Clara Ellis, Mr.. Anderson, and
Mr.. Dyou!
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