The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-10

ing rich opposite the Park, the Fourth Of
July and full compend Of commercial, monetary, and
miscellaneous intelligence of the week.
Tine Revolutionary Feeling In Frnnce-Its
Probable Progress and Effect.
The news by the britannia, important as it is,
even IN cursory view, yet, in its details and
minutie, presents symptoms and facts pregnant
with interest to the political world. The eyes Of
poentates and diplomatists, though ever appa-
rently occupied with the present, yet, as some
prophehc warning is given, turn anxious glances
to the future; and to that part of the curtain which
wells the destinies of France, speculation turns
with seriousness, but scantily concealed Now
that the head of the Papal dominions, well
stricken in years, has gone to the graves of his
fathers, the thought naturally arises who is the
next, amid the sovereigns of Europe, to descend
from the throne to the tomb. If age is to be taken
as the test, Louis Philippe, the oldest reign
'ng monarch Of Europe, will be the next to fall !;
and with his demise, will probably commence
che grand struggle between republican and mo-
narchcal principles, under whatever name the
contest may be commenced.
The present King of France, by his unceasing
efforts for the preservation of peace, coupled to
his English predlection-of course securing tho
cooperation of the English Cabinct-has thus lar
held firm possession of his throne. The several
attempts at assassination have but strengthened
his position. He has, during his nlle, presented
the singular appearance 81 king surrounded by
republicans at home, popular abroad; himself
strong pacificator, guiding the movements of a
people fond OF military glory, and eager for war.
But the tacit understanding, which seems to ex-
asst amongst all orders of the French people, that
UlsOOrd mn ha
clear the field of action for another revolution,
and with 1t the terrors Of civil war; has been the
main prop to his stability
That Louis Philippe has popularity among
certain portion of the people, who, engaged in
mercantile traffic, have reaped the benefit of the
peaceful relations existing by his influence, and
the ministerial talent gathered around him. can
not be doubted; and from the fact that this cess,
through their moneyed influence, have always
the power OF supplying or Withholding the sinews
OF war, we arrive, probably, at the cause which
Tor so long an interval has restrained the natural
impulses Of the majority of the French though
with his majority Louis Philippe and his politi-
cal course are forever at real variance. With the
mobiles OF the ancient regime, with the lower
orders, with the army and navy, and last, though
not least, with the Napoleonists of the coun-
Try, there exists u feeling dramatically op-
pose TO the policy of the present French
ministry, and this feeling, though now suppressed.
must find vent when the question OF succession is
preached. The next occupant OF The French
throne Will probably be military man one who
mas been brought up in the old school of war,
with the true French hatred Of psrfde Albion, and
who will have the desire and heart once more to
cross bayonets with the armies of England, and
try again for the supremacy of the seas. The
name of Napoleon is still loved by the French
people, and his imagined wrongs cry not loud,
but deep, in their bosoms, for revenge.
The rash attempt of Louis Napoleon, so fool
ishly planned and so sgnally frustrated, was cited
as proof in England that the influence of the
Napoleon family was forever crushed but Prince
Louis, of branch comparatively unknown,
and untrled by the people, seized a most I'M
propitous moment for madman's freak and
his failure, in the very first steps of his course,
is no evidence that another may not sue
coed. The Prince de Joinville,a name dear
TO the majority of the French people, appa-
renty unites more qualities essentially requisite
for the fulhlment of their desires, than any
man now prominent amongst the dignitaries
oil the country. prince Of blood, he has
become man Of the people. From his youth
he has been the servant of his country, and as
much from merit as from position by birth, he
has arisen to the station which he now holds. He
seems at present the only one upon whom the
friends of the Bourbons and the devotees of other
schools can, with any probability, unite; and his
wellknown hostility the English and his love for
America, will not be the least of his qualifications
for popularity. Were the Due d'Oreans himself
Living, the natural descent might probably be
peacefully secured but regency of years. dura-
ton would OF itself give strong temptation for out
break of public opinion, especially if the Due
de Nemours were TO act as regent and guardian Of
the Prince Royal, now only in his Sth year. Were
the rights of the oldest living TO be overlooked
and the Prince de Jonvie to be appointed Regent,
civil war would, perhaps, be avoided but the
peace of Europe would be disturbed and the soil
of the continent once more be dyed deep with
blood. Those now dominant in the councils or
France would be swept away, and the old regime
OF the Empire, with their supporters, would I'M
furl TO the breeze the banners inscribed with
Wagram, Austeritz, and Marengo War once
desired, and Pretexts innumerable are readily
found to excite it,
These specuatons for the future may be nre-
mature, but mons vorons. The next steamer
may bring MS the news of the death of him
who already numbers more years than three
score and ten, and there are few believe
but his decease will be followed by Ievo-
luton. II is at any rate a well-known fact
that France and England have each silently,
cautiously, but energetcaily been preparing for
the anticipated contest, even when apparently
bound strong in the bands of peace. Let the
United States then be prepared for the crisis which
may soon come, by her counsels and her actions,
to exhibit herself as the model republic Of the
world. Let her, while the elements of discord
will shake the monarchies of the East, make
the most of her position to increase in wealth,
extend her power and influence, so that when
once more the earth ia still she m av he found frs,