The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-31
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we were curious TO know why the Bogus
Forts, China, were destroyed by the English, OIL
the Cochin Chinese assailed by the French, in
Touran Bay. II is the old reason. Agpres.
sions, insult, insolence on the part of the weak
Sir John Davis, for the English, spiked SO
guns, and brought keying, Governor Of Canton
to terms. Life and property around Canton,
Jared poorly against English skill. As TO the
result-apart "from teaching the Chinese a
proper lesson"-much il gained-free entry in
TO Canton, and freedom to roam the adjacent
country, with lands on the Honan side Of the
river to build warehouses, and above all, THAT a
blessing may rest on British mercantile energy
site for the erection Of church,
The French missionaries had been imprisoned
in Cochin China. Two French ships sailed to
| Touran Bay to obtain redress. And they OBJ
tanned il. The forts were destroyed, war lunks
sunk and burnt, and near 900 Chinese slain !.
Another ehristiGn lesson taught the barbarian,
| English and French policy strike US as mser-
| ably short-sighted. The use Of arms once, i'm
plies their continuance again. England resort
ed to war-measures to bring the Chinese King
| to terms she has again to employ them 10
| subdue Keying, Governor of Canton; and so
it will be to the end of the Chapter. Arms can
not make commercial security, or their use
settle trade. They are sure, when tried. 10
shake and destroy both.
IRELAND wears not so gloomy look Provis-
ions are pouring in from this country, and there
Is no longer d cry of famine, though want
pre- sses sorely upon thousands of her people
There is a political calm in Great Britain lust
now. The elections come on soon, and then
We shall hear again the conflict of parties.
TRANCE is the centre of a deep political agita-
ton. GUIzor Is the Kings man: he has upheld
risd
instrumental in effecting many of his political
wishes The assaults against him are very Bit
ter, consequently, we must make great al
lowances for them. The opposition TO him is
PERSONAL the effort is, TO break him down: and
we must not be surprised to hear him charged
with fraud, &c, &c, &c. Political warts car
riec on in France with the fiercest personal
anger.
The minister Of Justice, NJ. MARTIN, was first
assaiied. He was caught in brothel. Other
matters were connected with it, and he was
forced to quit office, and died Of shame
CrBiEREs was next assailed, and he in turn,
implicated TEsTE. Both were on trial before the
Peers when the steamer left. So were DEsPANs
PErIAPRA, PAkNENriER. DrcBArrI had now TO
take his share.
Next came Guizot himself He was CHARGED
with trading in peerages. One gentleman is
said TO have given II 900 for title Another
Girdrdin, was offered one upon certain condi-
tons. The Presse, edited BY his natural son.
declared Gui,ot 10 have done il; but the King
not the minister, was TO blame; and ne escaped
To give some idea Of this personal warfare, we
quote from Girardin's speech against Duchafei
and laizot, as reported. with comments, in an
English paper:
"One Of NJ Girardin's charges is, that lOO,-
OOo francs paid for theatrical patent found
their way into the breeches pocket Of Cabinet
Minister or his convenient friend. When asked
for the proof of his statements, NJ. Girardin
says-'f on wish me TO prove them Here is
good evidence,-the letter of an interested party,
who paid the money, and the receip, Of the per-
son in whose hands il was lodged. If these
PROOFS do not satisfy you, order an iaXuiry. "A
movement of horror pervades the Centres
No. no; no inquiry And what is VI Du-
chaiel's reply How does the Minister FOR the
Interior propose to deal with the indictment
brought against himself ana his colleagues !
Why, he refuses TO plead TO il. He demurs TO |
the jurisdiction he is above suspicion, omni
tTespf,one MAJOR. IAN inquiry would suppose |
that that suspicion rested on us. We will re-
sign il II be ordered. The majority will decide !
W. Girardin repeats what he has said and | re- ]
peat that those facts are contrary TO truth
And 80, strong in his majority, VI. Duchaiel is !
content 10 hold himself whitewashed by an
equivocal vote of the Chamber "passing to the |
order of the day One hundred and two depu- !
ties there were, however, who recorded their dis |
satisfaction with the Ministerial explanations;
so that vi. Guizots Government are satisfied 10
rule Chamber, where so large minority sus- /
pect them 10 be rogues in grain, without taking !
a single step TO allay remove the odious sus- |
plcion. IL is difficult 10 avoid the conclusion
that inquiry is eluded, not because il would inn |
ply suspicion, but because il would disclose /
guilt
GIa.RDIS is the ablest of Guizots opponents.
lie Is bold, energetic, unpopular. But he rules /
by his iron will and the intensity OF his perse-
verance against Guizot That the king fears /
him. is apparent from the fact, that he sought /
by bribe, offering him peerage. TO silence his /
opposition But DrCHATEL, also, is at points |
with GuIzor. He is a rival, rather than an op-
ponent. And he carries with him a large band |
of conservatives, GUIzoT, then, is only sustain
ed by the king; but the king needs him. and
will not give him up, unless forced to da SO.
We think even royalty will have to yeild !
There are too many influences at work, and
too many causes of dissatisfaction, for GUIzor to
hold u power long.
The questions likely to disturb France are,
extended suffrage, and administrative reform
The movements of the Pope. so lioerai and
progressive, excites lively sensation in Europe.
and the harmonizing action of the Grand Duke
OF Tuscany only adds TO the keenness of the
edge.
One thing is certain-while Italy remained
under the thrsll Of Austria, backed as she was
by Russia, nothing was said done which
looked like an advance towards political liberty.
No change has occurred in the spirit of these
Powers. Ii must be, then, that this thrall is
broken, and that Italy begins now TO feel that
she can act Cor herself. At least Rome, Turin.
and Florence, give evidence that II is so with
them.
We suppose, it must be clear now, that Great
Britain sustains the Pope, in his wise reforms,
and is gradually extending her influence over
Italy. We are glad this is so. Not only be-
cause we wish Italy TO have the opportunity TO
do something for herself. but because the eager
ness with which the opportunity offered, is seiz
Of affairs, shows tn the people are far better
prepared for freedom than most of had sup
posed. II the former acted promptly, the latter
met them promptly. The people hail the
Pope, and the rulers of Turin and Florence, as
their dsiverers.
There are other matters evideatiy connected
with this question; but, rs they are developed
by events, We shall have occasion TO notice
them. Let the subject drop, then; enough that
we NAV rejoice in the dawn Of q better day for
Italy.
The anniversary of the Pope's election was
celebrated in Italy on the 18th June. The en-
tire population Of Rome and vicinity turned
out, and assembled at the Campo Vaccine, the
ancient forum. Thence they proceeded to the
Capitol. Here the students Of the University
moved towards the Quirinal. Patriotic hymns
were sung. Cries Of "Long Live Psus TX
"Vivat Italy," rang along the line and filled the