Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-18


exPonents of classes know how to define his OBJ
ect His first lecture NE uses of great men he had
large and highly intellectual audience and was listened
with the most eager attention. His remaining lectures will
be on Swedenhog, the representative of the mystic
class ontagne that of the skepca Shakespeare, the
lpQecaij Napoleon, the Of The cord and Goethe
the representative of the literary class Mr. Emmerson
will not of course confne himself the provinces brilliant
reception awaits him in London.
The death of the Archbishop of York has thrown i'm
slice Of Church preferment the gilt of the Admin
sracn. The annual value of the eloO O0o and the
number of iynss in the gift sxtytwo The Bishop Ok
ford, Dr. WLHgnFoRcE is said be the Palace fayorle for
the place. but the alleged popularity of some Of his
viii probably prevent his appointment The choice appar
emily divided between the Bishop of WoncEsrEE who is
brother to Lord CorrESHAM, he present Lord Chancelo
! and DIR. STANLEY, the Bishop of Norwich.
London is now filling up rapidly and all is hustle and pre-
paraonthe adesman for business the politician the pro-
secuon OF his ayore measures, and the beau monde for the
gayees of winter in London. In the mean time it very
gratifying 10 observe return of confidence and
feeling that the has spent ITSELF and that probably the
business atmosphere has been very usefuRy purified by its
operation. Bets making that Consols will be at %
before Christmas. -
! LONDON, NOVEMBER II, 1917.
4 If the Times be correct all preceding coniec-
ture has been wrong, with respect to the appoint
ment 10 the vacant Archbishoprick of York.
That paper states, with sort of demi-offcia au-
thorty that DR.. MUscRAvE, the Bishop Of Hereford,
has been appointed to that high station. The Sc
lection is said to be neither advantageous to the
Church, popular with the people, nor serviceabe to
the Administration. If it fails in all these points j,
is indeed one of Lord John Russells false moves.
There is very little in the state of Europe which
possesses much novelty or requires much comment.
4 II 4
back into the old barbarc forms of the middle ages
As Austria and Russia combined to swallow Cracow,
so France and Austria are now endeavoring to sa-
crifice SOitzertand. But this latter country, it is
to be hoped is much developed much inspired by old
honor freedom, and tradition has much vitality about it,
to be rodden down. The Daily News" says, we place
more faith in the duration of Swiss nationality and inde-
pendenco than in that OF either of the bercide houses of
Bourbon and Lorraine"
Provincial demonstrations in favor reform municipal
and parliamentary elections continue be held and
ceasing, in France the meetings for this purpose held
under the rather singular title Of Reform Banquets" The
Government it is said is most decidedly opposed these
meetings, and the people assembling have shown great
repugnance propose the usual the King and even
where respect has been paid the office the mention of
Louis Phippes has been cautiously avoided The
shocking death of Count BnEssoS will much amented by
the large circle of friends which his amab conduct procured
for him whilst in Washington. Count MonTIER it is feared
is incurable maniac.
There is nothing from Spain if we except the offer by
NARvAEz to EspARTERo of the mission England and the
refusal Of the latter to accept it upon the ground Of abso
lutte necessity attend TO his private affairs There are strong
symptoms the antechambels of the Escura approach
ing storm in the palace and the council chamber-among
others, the fact that the Queen has lately had three hours
conference with NJ SALAMANCA is not the least significant
A. .
has become desous of dpacng NARvAEz make room for
her husband MuSoz The condition of the public journals of
Spain affords melancholy index the of the country.
The circulation Of the highest put down 30O0 and the
maximum OF advertisements Dozen There not in Spain
more than journal to every 100000 individuals whilst
in Switzerland there is $4,000, in France TO
$1,000, and in England every 46 900 persons. You
have better materials than have for the newspaper statistics
Of the United States.'
The Governments Of France and Spain about leave
to England the task Of enforcing the stpuIaons Of poo
col which led TO the termination Of intestine commoou in
Portugal upon that Government, together with all the odum
Of the interference The affairs Of Portugal far from
settled ever.
The approaching Hungarian Diet occupying the thoughts
OF the Austrian Government much If more than the
affairs ofSwiizeand and Italy, There has lately been very
rapid development of the International politics and material
condition of Hungary and very striking progress is visible in
that once powerful and important country Hungary wn
long continue to he Gppage to the Empire of Austria
The press has lately enjoyed much greater freedom and the
pubic mind has consequently become better informed the
real interests the country Internal communication between
different parts has been much facilitated by the construction
Of railroads and canals Steam navigation also oushes on
It's principal rivers. Great improvements have been made
the laws relating to real property, and the recovery of debts
by foreigners These things together with the varied
sources OF the country, and its fertile SOIL render il very h
the profitable employment Of capital and industry Very great
advances have lately been made in agriculture, commerce.
manufactures Land may be purchased cheap, although
landed property has during late years, very much increased
IN value The people to be quite alive to their political
condition, aud to mediate great improvements in their ns
tuons The muchamented demise Of the venerable Pdac
the Archdahc JosEPH, in the beginning Of this year.
gloom over the country. The appointment Of his SrE
PHEN 10 the post (as Ocum enes gave general satisfaction
This enlightened prince born and educated in Hungary
and is in every Of the word the idol Of the naoa
circumstance which is regarded with much compancy
in certain circles at Vienna. The bera,y of his sentiments
and his attachment TO the country Of his BIRTH have
awakened uncasness in that quarter. There is scarcely
doubt however, but that he will be elected very nearly unan
mousy by the Diet which assemblies this month"; The high
Office Of Palane Of Hungary Nor there be any ar but
that the advance Of the country will be rapid than ever