The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-21
Mr. BENEFITS LRqqRRs FROM EUROPE
The visit OF Mr.. Pakenham TO England--His
Views on the Mexican War, and his inter
view with the British G0vernmsnt-The
Englasa Elections, &c.

view with the British Governmsnt-The
Englasa Elections, &c.
LONDON, Sd August, lS47.
learn from good authority, that Mr.. Paken-
ham, the British minister at Washington, who
absence, has had long and frequent interviews
with the government relative TO the Mexican
war, and the probable issue of that event, and
its consequences, on the future policy of the Uni
ted States. Indeed, have reason to believe
that his visit to England has been for the purpose
of giving all the information he possesses on the
policy of the United States, to tie British gov
eminent. This information is Of SO much i'm
portanee and so various that it could not be COM
municated by despatch-hence his leave Of abb
sence.
Of course there is great deal of mystery in
these matters, but there is every reason to be- |
lieve that the recent policy of the United States
towards Mexico, and Its natural tendency, have |
Qiven great uneasiness to the British government
for the safety Of their future power in North |
America, and even for the West Indies. In this
uueasiness they are joined partly by France and
Spain, Doth these governments having posses
sions in the West Indies, that must be affected
de, ply by the growth and dominion of the Ame-
rican republic over Mexico. But for the estrange-
ment between France and England, growing out
Of the Montpensier affair, there is every reason
10 believe that an European Intervention in Mex.
ican affairs would have been attempted-for the
hopsis very general in diplomatic circles, both in
Paris and London, that monarchy will yet be
established in Mexico, as counterpoise to the
republic of the United States. The suddenness of
the Mexican war, and its surprising triumphs,
have only retarded, not obliterated, these ideas
among the western powers of Europe. The Ia
pid growth and increasing power of the United
States begin to alarm them; and Mr.. akenham's
visit to this country has been to give full infor
nation, and receive new instructions on all the.
points, and on the future diplomacy of England
with the United States-a country, which they
now believe. will create more trouble and fiji
Guilty to the powers of Europe, than they ever
dreamed of In the present century.
The relations of the United States with Eu-
rope are looked upon as contradictory and con-
aicting-h-nce their difficulty of management
In one respect, the commerce and trade of the
United States are necessary to the nations Of
western Europe. This can only be enjoyed by
peace and friendship. In another view, the re-
publican progress of the United States-her ra-
pid growth and increasing influence, menace the
existing Institutions of Europe, and threaten the
old balance Of power on the western continent -
What policy may spring from these conflicting
views and Objects is difficult to tell at this early
day; but it is already giving great uneasness TO
France and England, and may lead to some in
discreet or unlocked for conduct on their part
before long time shall have elapsed. On one
point we may rest assured. Mr.. Pakenham will
return to the United States with new views and
new policy for the exigences Of future day.
The elections are the principal topics Of the
day in England. 1t is now admitted and settled
that the new House of Commons will be more
troublesome to the aristocracy than any one that
has existed for the last two hundred years-per-
haps since the Long Parliament. In spite of
moneyed corruption, or landed influence, or of
the arlstocracy of all kinds, large accession Of
the democracy, or ultra radical members, have
been returned. One-thrd nearly Of the ind.
viduals forming the present ministry have been
defeated, and both the old parties, wing and tory,
are nearly disorganised. II is now said that
with the new House Of Commons, neither Rus
eel, Peel, nor any of their colleagues can carry
on the government. This result has astonished
all parties; and, coupled with the recent increase
Of the popular feeling in France, in Switzerland,
in Italy, and in Germany, begins to open mems
minds to some remarkable events before the end
of the next ten years, or nextten million of
years-who can tell which Z The most popular
man in England, or in Europe, is decidedly the
Pope, Plus TX. Only think of this. Operas, not
masses, are now imported from Rome.
/ have much to say on all these questions
when return home; but at present, and hereto
fore, have been principally engaged in collect
ing information. One thing have ascertained
the American missions in Europe are not of
much utility to the United States. They ought
TO be organized on a much more expensive and
important basis, or abolished altogether. In
their present condition, they are matters of mere
uselessness. All the European diplomatists treat
the American ministers with empty ceremony,
or emptier humbug, and laugh at them behind
their backs. Our ministers can learn little of
the real opinions of the different governments to
which they may be accredted-all is ceremony,
courtesy, and concealment One can learn more
of the sentiments Of European governments to-
wards the United States, by mixing one week
with the editors Of London and Paris, than by a
whole lifetime with their ministers and diplo-
matists.
The fashionable season has just closed in Lon.
don west end-and the nobility are celebrating
their last soi~tss. The theatres are also APP
preaching their latter end-the Haymarket has
closed, with speech from Webster, exposing
the weakness Of the English stage, and the great.
ness OF the Italian and French. In fact, none 60
to an English play but vul ar and unfashionabIe
people. There are two Italian operas, and some
times two French theatres. They are all the 20
smoog the higher classes OF society. There are
five or elk public gardens, which are very well
attended on warm evenings besides fancy balls,
rnasque d balls, and all sorts of sights. The
high arstocracy OF England, who live in SPLEEN
did palaces at the west end, and drive in Hyde
P.rk carriares and horses more MAGNIFICENT