The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-02-16


"Nothing very significant ought to be expected
from the answer of the King to common address
In this case, We must confess, il squite otherwise
In the answer delivered to Mons lie due Pasquer,
one phrase deserves to be quoted IN present cir
| cumstances The Chamber of Peers know to
| what an extent appreciate the strong propositions
and wise reception given by it to the system which
have constantly followed for the good OF
France.'
Alter such a declaration, what becomes of that
| fundamental constitutional principle-the Ministe-
rial responsibility which guarantees the nviolab.
| ~ OF the Royal person? According to the words
put In the mouth OF the King by the Ministers, the
system now followed, tor fifteen years, ives ali his
| own ; that it was the same to M Theirs and M
Guizot-to NJ. de BrOglie and M. Mole that is
tantamount TO an averment that we live under the
personal government OF the King. Since this is
| the case, changes of ministers must be mere
farce, and the discussions in the Chambers upon
our general policy have not the slightest weight or
object. Moreover, should not our legislative as
semones resaric. thelr functions to matters of adj
mlnlstratlon? We have had precedent for such
| regime In the reign OF his Majesty the Emperor
Napoleon. What once existed may be re-estab-
| lished.
| More than sixty persons charged with conspra-
cy, were arrested In Poland in the course of few
days. and there was every likelihood that the sys-
| tenn would continue.
1t is said positively that Prussia will retaliate on
Hanover, on account OF the treaty between that
power and England. A higher rate OF daty will
L
Prusslan ports.
During the 10Th and 30ih December, the sum of
$40 2l5 francs was deposited in the Paris Savings
Banks, and 1884, 900 francs withdrawn-the number
| OF deposlors amounted to 3, 347
Rumors, tending to- promote some disquietude,
have been rife IN financial cvcles in Paris -
Oae capitalist has failed in 100000 rancs and it is
feared that 1t is only the beginning OF a series of
similar disasters arising from imprudent competi.
ton In stocks with richer men.
Spanish ports, in vessels of all nations.
During the whole course of his life. and in his
last moments, the reeecide Tschch had but one
/ thought-'elt only one sollcitude-the most in
| tense affection for his daughter Bertha. She Is
eighteen years OF age, very beautiful, and highly
| educated For some months she had inspired a
young doctor Of the University Of Berlin with a
strong passion, which was about to lead to union
between them, when her father committed the
crime which was visited with capital punishment
The young doctor, however, persevered in his pro-
jects but Bertha, the day after the execution un.
der the conviction that It would expose him to the
praying HIM to bid her final adieu. Upon re-
ceiving this last proof of her attachment the young
doctor repaired to her dwelling in one of the sub
urbs OF Berlin, where he learned that she had set
of spending the remainder of her life in prayer and
meditation with one of her aunts
Professor Faraday has been elected associate
member of the French Institute, in place of Mr.
DalOn, the FAMOUS dutnOr OF the atomic theory
The celebrated names of Brewster, jacob, Lie
big, auckland, and Mellont, were among the can
| didates.
George Cuthbert was found by policeman in
state OF helpless intoxcation in the public streets
| Being questioned as to his name and residence,
he said-.I am victim Of science-but have al
last found it." sFound what % replied the police.
men. "Silence, am going to tell you-don't you
| know-and If you don't, you must be informed
that for years. have been engaged in investigating
the comparative strength OF alcoholic liquids, and
| | have just few moments ago determined it in
favor OF whskey. This is how did it, swal
lowed three glasses OF brandy-no effect three OF
gin-no effect; three of whiskey, and the effect
was immediate My grandmother often told me
that shall fall victim to my thirst-of science !"
Every well, J" replied the constable" come with
me, you will finish your studies in the watch
/ house,
[From LIE Commenced
TExAs-THE UNITED STATES AND ENGLAND
The ConstitntionneL afirms that the English 20
vernment is employing every effort to prevent the
annexation OF Texas to the United States. In this
fact we concur. The same journal AYERS, that the
English cabinet have, in order to prevent this
dreaded event, procured instructions to be sent
from Paris to our Minister at Washington, to op.
pose the veto of France to the anne xaton of Texas
We do not doubt that in Washington, as else
where our diplomacy s made to subserve that OF
England. 1t will not fail to second the efforts OF
Eogand to awaken the independence party in
Texas, and strengthen at Washington the party ep-
posed to annexation. 1t will tend to apprise Mr.
O1SpeaSure n
act would cause to France. But in these proceed
lngs there is long distance between an absolute
veto and threats OF an armed Intervention. Mr.
Guzot has so efiectuay cleared this distance that
ne has pushed complalsance towards England to
absurdity.
Threats Of thisJsort may well, indeed, provoke
the Just scorn OF politicians in the United States.
They know France we'll enough to be aware that
there are combinations which In this country are
rendered impossible by public opinion. A union
OF our forces with those OF England, to burn the
ports and ravage the coasts of America, is certain
Of this kind Admitting that our naval forces were
obliged, by the Jaws of discipline, to obey orders
of this nature, it be supposed that the French
Chambers would tolerate such violation of all
the rules of sound politics, and that public opinion
would not put obstacle thereto, by some irress.
tible demonstration Mr.. Guizot then would have
offered empty menace to the United States rldi
culous in their sight, and most cupable in regard
France. Was 1t not enough to pursue course on
the Texas question opposed to our permanent in
teress, and to resent, in any shape whatsoever,
a measure which. in augmenting the power of the
great American Republic, is perfectly consistent
with our true policy?
1t was neither through blind hatred of Great
Britain, nor through sentiment OF generosity to.
wards oppressed people, that France contributed
to the freedom of the English colonies. She had
the instructive apprehension that for her
interests to secure an ally the opposite coast Of
the Atlantic, which sooner or later would contri-
butte TO redeem the ocean, and overthrow the sup.
remacy which England arrogates on that element.
In order to remain faithful to previous policy
in order that may render the fruits expected from
tit is necessary that the United States should
fulfil their destlny-that they should spread the
sea-board OF the Atlantic, and that beside them
there should not formany petty States as vsssals of
England. Since Mexico has been unable to retain
Texas, it should, then, become an antegral portion
the great American confederation
This event, again, will be brought about by the
force of circumstances. The whig party in the
United States are no more opposed to it as former
ly. Its prominent leaders during the last election
modified their language on that question There lisa
probability that the Senate will no longer rejecthe
treaty Of annexation, when presented to 1t by the
new President, above all II il be accompanied by
an act Of session on the part of Mexico.
Now it is nearly certain that Mexico herself, will
no longer persist in an opposition henceforh use
less. II is impossible for that country carry out
her pretensons to Texas by force Of arms. After
the sad issue OF the first expedition, che is incapa-
HE from making n new ate mnt for which everv