The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-23

| Ths Famine In 1uEope-The Unassd ssatss
The United States, st the present time, occu'
pies proud and honorable position among the
nations of the world. Starting, a. she did, with
littlscver three millions OF inhabitants, she mas
! in an Incredibly short time, assumed position
as the second most enli ghtened-the second greaa"
est commercial-the freest, and we may say, the
greatest nation in physical, agricultural and NIL
neral resources in the world. The cause OF this
unprec edented elevation in so short time Is,
| without question. our institutions and forms OF
government, which have the effect OF develop
inc. in the broadcast manner, the physical and
mental energies of the people. The United States
"a rapidy effecting changes by moral influence, in
the countries of the old world, while at the same
| time. il is looked up to as the saviour OF the
starving masses of England and Ireland. She
has saved the lives of millions OF people during
thelsst year, who would have persisted by ia
mine if this country was not in existence From
the fountains Of her beniheence she has sent
ship 10 ID after ship load Of the staff OF life
to starving Ireland; and has created feeling
among the people of that country, which, In the
emphatic language Of the Dublin Nation, Will
stay the pulling of trigger against US tor all
time to come. The thanks of furnishing thou
sands have been our reward, while we are con-
sidered as the last and never failing resource IN
similar calamities, and in the honr OF need.
The recent intelligence from England gives
melancholy picture of what will, In all proba'
bility, again take place. The most gloomy tore
bodngs are entertained by all, and II Is generally
conceded that the supply of food Is entirely
inadequate to the demand. Already the eyes OF
the people are cast towards the land OF hope,
and already are the people demanding and be-
seechinR of the government to act speedily tor
their relief and not delay until the crisis Is upon
them, as was the case last year Government
has announced its determination to take mea-
sures speedily for that purpose, and 1t behooves
them to do so. The commercial credit OF the
country has been shaken to the centre, and angry
cries are heard in all quarters. Dissatisfaction
riot, and tumult, prevail to frightful extent III
Ireland Thousands of workmen are thrown
out of employment IN England by the stop
page of the mills-bread must be had; for
famine knows no bounds. Indeed, 1t may be
said truly that there never was time IN the
history of England when that country abounded
so fearully with the elements of discord and
Observation-Disclosures with vast national
debt, which, in the nature of things, never can be
with taxes and poor-rates-
dissatisfied with an expensive government,
which, after all, is incompetent to relieve the
necessities of the land. great portion OF the
masses see no end to their miseries, except In
revolution, by which new order OF things
would be Instituted. Ireland is now IN fright
full ondition-England is not much better, ana
will be EQUALLY as bad before many months.
With all these elements in motion, 1t will re-
ouire skilful hand to steer the ship OF State
clear of the numerous shoals and rocks that sur
round her The first false movement, and her
destruction is inevitable. The first symptom of
faintheartedness, and the storm will beat with
ateable and terrific fury; carrying, in its
course, civil war and complete subverslon OF
things as they now stand.
In the meantime, corn and breadstuffs Will |
soon commence to 60 again forward. The
agents of the British government will seon be
here purchasing; our almost inexhaustible gra-
nares will be called upon for their contents
prices will rise specie will flow in; and the
United States, from the very destltuton OF the
old world, will reap the means Of further great
ness But what would the furnishing masses
do if there was no America to call upon
Jealous the governments of Europe are OF
our national greatness and the spread of
our political principles-fond as they are,
through their organs, of belittleing us In every |
possible manner-circumstances beyond their
control, force them, though reluctantly, to ac-
knowledge that in agricultural resources, the
United States hasno parallel. While admitting
this, they admit our strength in other respects;
for agriculture is the basis of the power of every
nation.
The times are pregnant with big events No
one knows what week or month will bring
forth in the old world
italian Opora-Opening OF the Aston Theatre.
Last evening was a memorable era in the