The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-25


office some general good may be expected. Of
course, the part OF the message most talked Of, is
that which refers TO Oregon Ii is difficult to con-
vey TO you clear view Of the feeling prevalent on
that subject, and If did convey it, iew probably in
America would give credit TO II The British min
lstiy Will no DOUBT announce in Parliament the fixed
determination OF the government 10 maintain the
rights OF the country, by peaceable diplomacy, il
possible, and it not, by force Of arms for which her
majesty will rely on the support of her parliament
and her people. This will be responded to by a
shout OF reclamation, in which all parties. from
the red hot tory 10 the democratic radical will cor
daily join, and the later louder and even more
srgetcaliy than the former. And #, unhappily,
war sh0ud ensue, there be doubt in the
present state Of popular feeling In England, that the
government would be most unanimously supported
in 1t. Notwithstanding this stale OF the public
mud no individual can be found who either
desires war with America, or who believes
that such will be the issue OF the Oregon
dispute. If you interrogate them closely, you will
discover that the ground of this universal 'aith in
the continuance OF peace, Is the general conviction
two countries, and still more, in the new relations
which must spring out Of the proposed modlfca-
tlons OF the tariff on the sde and the abolition
or relaxation OF the ccrea laws on the other, il is
the vital interest OF both nations to preserve p,cic
relations, and thereby reap that harvest of reel
procal good which must result from the rapid ex-
tension OF their mutual commerce. Another ground
OF this reliance on the maintenance OF peace, is
tHc spirit UTcdtNcu
by Mr. Polk, Is not shared by the respectable and
intelligent classes OF his countrymen, and that he
not only will not be supported III them by Congress-
Eat least, not by the Senate) but that he does not
IN his own heart, desire to be supported. In fact
the feeling is, that this warlike demonstration is
merely tub thrown to the whale OF the democratic
party. These opinions, on the subject OF the posi-
blity OF war, prevail equally and universally both in
Engs'nd and France In giving them to you.
offer any opinion Of my own on the question.
In the musical world, the two events ofthe month
have been the production OF the opera, by Wallace.
Battle, called "L'Etoie de Seville" at the academic
de u Musqne, at Paris The former has been sue
cesstu-the latter failure. 1t is, indeed, incom-
prehenslble how the same genius which produced
the Siege OF Rochelle" and the bohemian
Girl" should offer TO the most critical musical
audience in Europe, such vapid and unmeaning
noise as this production has proved to be. It has,
however, been most magnIicently brought out.
The dresses and scenery are superb The ballets
and other accessories truly splendid. Indeed, but
for this, It Is hard to conceive that it could have
lived the first representation.
Farther Extracts from European Papers
Received by the g HIbernln.''
FOREIGN Fresh BEEF The Revenue authorities
having had under consideration numerous appica-
requesting that foreign preserved fresh beet, or
beef only slightly sailed, may be shipped from the
bonded warehouses AS stores and being OF opinion
that the article IN question may be added to the list
of stores allowed to be shipped duty free have issued
directions to their officers at the several departments
at this port and at all the outports OF the United
Kingdom, to permit the same in future under the
usual form End regulations. This privilege has re-
terence, is presumed, to the fresh meat lately In
troduced from the continent OF Europe, especially
Hamburg, IN quarters, In a slaughtered state, the
quality OF which is generally excellent, and which is
understood to have Increased to very consider. Die
extent.
ALARMING STATE OF THE KING DENMARK S
HEALTH-CoPENHAGEN, Dec. l6.-His Msjesty's fire.
quent indlspostlORs give much uneaslness to his
which he is known to have been of late years sub
ject, justify but too well those alarms which neither
the season OF the year. the age, nor the habits OF the
Sovereign tend 10 alay.
The SULTAN "A letter from Conslantiaople Of
the 10Th SAYS" The festival Of the COurban Bal
ram commenced yesterday morning. The Sultan
according TO custom, slept the night before at the
palace OF Top Capon, and in the morning went In
great pomp to the mosque Of Sultan Ahmed, sur
rounded by all the officers CT state, IN their grand
ceremonial costumes. The suite OF the Sultan was
extremely brilliant, and Tor time past, whether
from the troops being better dressed and disciplined
or from the preparations being made with greater
attention TO order, these public ceremonies have
they did not formerly possess, and consequently
they make deeper impression upon the minds OF
the peopee The Sultan's dress what il has al
ways been since the reform He wore a red cap,
low IOTnl, Win SILK tdSScl IIOtn IL
behind, and surmounted in front by diamond III
grette. A trock coat, with a straight collar, and
buttoned in front from top TO bottom, tight panta
looms with under straps, white gloves, and highly
vanished leathern boots. Ordinarily the Sultan
wore very full cloak or mantle, wrapped entirely
around him; but this day, the cloak, fastened to tine
neck with a rich diamond clasp, was suffered to
float negligenty over the shoulders, and thus ex-
pose the whole oil his person. The Sultan's demea-
nor was excellent. He rode splendid and gallant
horse, which he managed with great ease. He
wore on his breast proiuson Of diamonds, and by
his side scymitar, or curved sword, suspended
rom a elrdlr, which, as well AS the sword, was
loaded with precious stones Thus accoutred, he
rode with great majessy at the head Of the process
sion A kiosk. standing near the gate OF The pa.
lace, through which 1t was 10 come, had been pre-
pared for the accommodation ct the diplomatic
corps and their families Baron and Baroness De
Bourqueney, Count and Countess Sturmer, the wife
OF the first secretary OF the British embassy Mrs.
Wellesley, were assembled, and attended by Fuad
Ef.ndl, chief dragoman OF the Porte. who was
commissioned to do the honors Of the day, which
he did with the greatest attention and the best
grace. When passing in front of the kiosk, the
sultan turned his face towards it with an expression
which showed that he recognized those who were
in 1t. The Sultan Mother, having at her side Mu-
rad Effend, the eldest son OF the Sultan, about five
years old, and accompanied by several of the ladies'
of tho imperial harem, attended the ceremony in q
carnage drawn by four horses, richly caparIsoned.
From the mosque the Sultan returned to the palace
OF loP SaPoh, Wnefc nc IeceIveu al uc hisu iuhc-
tionaries, who came to congratulate him on the &C
casion. This year, 10 the general satisfaction, the
visits which were formerly repeated between the
great officers OF state during the four days which
the festival lasts, were dispensed with"
The REV. MR. NEwNAN.--The above gentleman,
together with several other clergymen who have
lately left the established church, are making ar
rangements to take up their residence at old Oscott
College, which liz situate about one mile from the
new establishment. The immediate object Of their
removal to this residence not stated but it is be-
lieved that their stay is intended to be more than
temporary Mr.. Newman's library at Littlemore.
which II is said consists of about 5000 volumes of
The choicest literary and ecclesiastical works, is in
progress OF removal, and extensive alterations are
being made at the above college for their reception.