New-York daily tribune., 1845-03-03
THE TRIBUNE.

| uR. gAIRD's CONCLUDING LECTURE on EUROPE.
t,rr., Britain and Ireland were first noticed, and
were passed over more rapidly from the TACT that
we are more acquainted with these countries than
with other portions OF Europe. England has been
cultivated 10 such high degree that II presents TO
The traveller the appearance OF vast garden, IN
COMPARISON with which France and Italy appear
very desolate The commerce of England is greater,
in point Of value, than that OF all Europe beside.
An individual in passing through the country would
be struck with the appearance OF wealth which Is
,yerywhcre exhibited. Some pretend that England
| i declining; the lecturer believed that she was
never so powerful as al present. WIN reference 10
The British Parliament he did not believe 1t equal
in point OF talent to the French Chamber oil Deputies
No, more than twenty men III the House OF Par!ia-
mrnt ever attempt 10 make speeches; consequently
| they have very few speeches, and viii dlspatcn a
great debate in two or three nights Whlch would
|consume two or three months at Wasnlnstoh--rea-
son, the members are not paid.
| An interesting sketch OF London ana o'lel CUES
| Of Europe was here gwen.
| The Literature and the number OF literary men
|of England were immense. But we nave In ms
COUNTRY men equal 10 any IN England IN any oe-
'p4ment OF literature; yet ours arc very iew wiie
|Eneand has hos, in each department. The char
|ac,rr of the English people represented TO be
'DugnaciousEo degree which the French are utter
liz Sbove With reference 10 the Orators OF Eng
lind. while many OF them are deservedly ds,in-
ruisi,ed yet none would compare with our own.
I'm. patriotism OF the English was worthy OF adTnl-
ration They have strong parties, yet let the honor
Of their country be endangered, and Wing and Tory
would al once unite in It's defence Their union on
every important subject was worthy OF Inltatlcn by
our own patriots.
In conclusion, the lecture presented some gener
| sl views in regard TO Europe. In the bfSt place,
i fhlItf
ng struck with the variety of races, all OF winch
trace lhelr origin back 10 the Caspian sea Second,
th- variety OF complexion would be remarked.
J1yd the great variety Of languages which exists
IN Europe. Their existence shows That the pro-
cres, of civilization has been but par lal tor COM
plete civilization would dsmollsh vast number ol
' them The languages OF Europe may be traced TO
three great families: lst. Those. OF Spain, France
and Iialy. of Latin origin, aud which are spoken
| BY about 10 900 600 %. The German, English,
Danish and Swedish, OF Tentonlc origin, spoken by
about 70, coo, 900; aud 3D. The Languages OF Rus-
sia. Poland, Hungary and Bohemia, together with
some other MINOR dialects, spoken ny about io,uS,-
Ooo Fourth, the great variety OF pato's or dla-
lec,s would be remarked, These potots Will dlsap-
pear in the OF tine and must disappear be-
fore Europe will reach lts highest state OF cvZa-
ton Filth the varieties Of costume IN Europe.
TAese varieties are to be found solely among the
lower classes aud as they exist trem generation,
are worthy of study as lndlces oi the peope--ot
their national origin. Sirth tie progress ot evil
zaion IN Europe This progress seen ilrsl III The
increase of the comfort OF the people. Ii cannot be
denied that the mass Of the people are Tar better
clothed aud fed than they were nifty or hundred
wears since as the result OF which human HE has
| been prolonged ID. II sseen IN the emelloratlon
OF pena! laws. Sd Ii ls seen IN the Wonderful IN
crease of facilities for internal communication.
Railroads are becoming quite common and cAten-
| siye on the Continent. There now 800 steanl-
ers in Enaland 80 or 300 in France, from 60 10 81
IN GERMANY and many IN other countries: I'LL IL
seen III the increase OF manufactures, the effect
Of which is that the lower classes live much more
comfortably than formerly. 5th. II is seen IN The
increase of Education. II NAV also be seen IN the
progress of Temperance; likewise IN the I'M
provements which have taken place IN the
' characters OF the rulers OF Europe. There
are in Europe at this time - rnonarchs, OF
whom are queens: are ProtestanIs, l,oman
Catholics 2 of the Greek church aud Mahome-
dan. There never has been time when so many
monarchS IN Europe have sustained as good
character. Many OF them are men OF unilnpeaca-
bic talent Aud they do not live in luxury and idle
ness as some imagine. Many Of them are exceed
mgly labuyious men. The greater part OF the
princes oi Europe are now educated III the COM
luon colleges with other young men, and the stu
dents mInglc with Them Just as with other boys.
They are obtaining an acquaintance with the peo-
pie which Will make them the better rulers The
| time has gone by when the people will bear with
worthless Princes ,-ad useless h,ngs.
The lecturer would call attention to the increase
Of pure Christianity. The Protestant religion is
receiving new vigor and returning TO what i, was
soon after the reformation. A great struggle was
approaching between Professionalism and RomanSm.
The increase of the Protestant religion on the
tnen, of Europe was niusins new vigor into Ro-
mausm.
FualIy the lecturer believed the audience would
not have listened in vain if these lectures had led
them to feel deeperinterest in the welfare OF man
kind, and TO labor and pray more intellgenty ior
| the di.ieren, countries OF Europe.
Dr. Baird announced that ii was his purpose TO
epca, these lectures under more favorable clrcula,
stances nsxt fall. He should then present series
OF larger maps aud views OF cities which would b.
OF great service.
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