The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-11-19

length. 1t IS SIMPLY compete REVOLUTION
effected in the balance of power on the Pa
cifc ocean. For France it is question of
no interest; for Great Britain il is an affair OF
the FIRST Importance. And yet the statesmen
and the newspapers Of England neglect this
great matter TO devote their Thoughts and Ell
forts 10 discover in Spain if there is not some
chance to renew The disorders which have
so long desoated this friendly countryln The
Washington Cabinet will no doubt be en-
chanted TO learn that the annexation of Cal
itornia sis of no interest 10 France" for in
that case it will not have France 10 struggle
against; but then what becomes of Mr.. Gui-
cots famous balance of power on the Ameri-
can continent, and how can he contrlve 10
exercise his Interference in the Texan busi-
ness? The Epoque, which speaks the senti-
ments of nj. GuZot, takes view directly
contrary TO that of the Debats. Ii common
ces by saying that, notwithstanding the diff
ference Of opinion between England and
France on the marriage question, there are
others on which they are in complete agree
ment 1t then says that ifIhe United States
be allowed TO take California, they will be
able 10 dispute with the Europeans the pos
session Of the islands which command the
junction of the gulf with the ocean, and
will be masters of the commerce OF India,
China, and The islands of Oceanic. "'This,"
1t proceeds Unjust excite the solcitude OF
the maritime nations of Europe. To pre-
tend that England alone is interested in a
question which menaces with general over
throw the maritime and commercial relations
of the two worlds, would be TO deny TO
France the right and necessity to maintain a
place on the seas" In the affair OF Cali
forna too, the Epoque, expects 10 see the
opposition acting as in the case OF Texas.
1t adds: sin the affair of California. as in
the affair of Texas the interests of France
and England are identical, and the Two Gov
ernments, we are convinced, will act therein
with the same understanding as has for six
years presided over their relations" This
language is explicit enough in all conscience
and if il be put forth with the sanction, or
even The knowledge of Nj. Guizot, is of great
importance. That the French Cove rnmeni is
at heart most seriously displeased at The annex
ing disposition of The Washington Cabinet.
| entertain no doubt whatever; but noiwith-
standing what is said by the Epoque, it would
perhaps be prudent moi to count too conf
IDENTITY on lis flying in the face of the United
States at moment when lis relations with
England are in so ticklish a position. If.
however, its hostility TO the annexation of
California can repurchase the entente cordi-
ale sacrificed for the Montpensier marriage
have no doubt whatever that it will show
that hostility by all means in its power, for
the alliance with England is SO necessary to
it, isolated as il is in Europe, that il would
not hesitate one moment 10 oblige England at
the expense OF the Uuiied States. The Presse
thinks that in struggling against the Ameri-
cans, Mexico struggles against its destiny,
and augments and prolongs the tOrtue of its
agony" 1t thinks, too, that The English
cabinet will reconcile itself to the taking OF
California. since Lord Palmerston has not
menaced war. "Perhaps," adds the Presse.
'his lordship will protest; but now a-days
!. British pTotestalons need not be regarded
seriously, and they will no more prevent The
annexation OF California than the marriage
OF the Due de Monipensier. The Consiiu-
tionnel, the organ of M. THEIRS. says nothing
remarkable on the subject. What it does
say however, is Hinged with friendly spirit
towards The United States; and it expresses
hope that the French Government will not
initiate in California its conduct in Texas
The Quotdienne says that ''the Washington
Cabinet goes quickly to work and shoes little
respect for the rights of property" The
4 Courier Francais thinks that England will
not dispute the taking of California, but will
} keep alive The Mexican war, so that The new
roar l,o o1
The National says that England will give in
to the desire oi-ihe Americans. In second
article the Epoque takes up very warmly The
) same ground as in the first, insisting that it
is the undoubted interest of France TO pre-
vent The annexation. Your contemporary
5 adds, moreover, that from the i'll success oil
their arms, the Americans are not, in its
opinion able TO enforce in Mexico The cession
: of California.
5 In giving the recent news from America
f all the journals have taken care TO state, with
certain emphasis. the slow rate of Gen
Taylor'S advance. and the indiscipline OF his
troops.
; The Constitutional publishes letter
from Washington, in which it says that the
most friendly feeling continues TO be nantes
; ted throughout The United States towards
: Great Britain. The writer thinks that the
5 cordial alliance now existing between the
two countries is likely TO be OF long dura
= ton.
; Belgium.-There is great, one may say
I dreadful misery in Flanders, occasioned prin
cipally by the scarcity of food, and by the
throwing out of work between 100000 ano
; 100000 persons, 10 consequence of the
7 adoption Of machinery in spinning cotton
I The price of corn is higher in Belgium thar