The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-05

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The Fears OF tho English Aristocracy OF the
Prosperity OF the United states--Nlovements
Of the Quscn-The Fashionable Season.
The Rcliai0a OF Europe.
The last accounts from the United States,
which were up to the LIST inst, have created no
stir here. The story of the Mexican war, and
the entire conquest of that country, with the
possession of the capital, are generally received
with resignation in public, but with increasing
bitterness and chagrin in private political circles
Some of the London journals are beginning to
give way 10 what they look upon manifest
destiny but among the English aristocracy
spirit of jealousy is beginning TO be awakened to-
wards the United States, which never mas been
felt in any former age.
A few days ago an Incidental debate took place
in the House of Lords, during which Lord Ellen
borough and Lord Brougham, both lords of the
modern breed, developed this new feeling of dis
like towards the United States, which has grown
out of the success achieved in the Mexican war
Ellenborough's remarks are measured and calm
-Brougham's words rude and impairment,
accusing the American government of every
kind of unprincipled conduct and couched in
the most insolent language. These ebullitions
may be considered the first symptoms Of the new
fears which have come over the British aristoc-
racy, (Which is the government,) at the prospect
OF the tide of affairs on the American continent
The American republic is now acknowledged
to be agreat and powerful national nation equal
to give new impulse to the affairs of the world
Lord Brougham's bitter feelings towards the
United States particularly remarkable. This
man is sort of leaky old woman, who lets out
the secrets of the aristocracy in public; and |
have no doubt but the recent campaigns in Mex
co have been frequent topics of discussion with
Wellington, and all the leading aristocracy of
England. They have taken sudden alarm at
the singular development of the growth and
power Of the United States, and begin already
TO fear the revival in this country of greater
and more dangerous republic than that which
France presented at the close of the last century.
Lord John Russell, indeed, made a parade of
thanks to the United States for the magnificent
subscriptions raised for the starving Irish-but
it was forced species of thanks, which he could
not well avoid.
The real sentiments of the British government
and aristocracy break out on other occasions,
and in other quarters. The brief debate have
alluded 10 is one-and another took place in
the Commons, when Lord Palmerston threatened
every country with reprsals that did not pay
their debts.
But the broadest development has come from
certain portions of the periodical press; and de-
nunciations Of the bitterest kind may be now
expected for years to come, on the audacity of
the United States going to war with Mexico,
and particularly for defeating all their generals
and all their armies in succession, in opposition
to British wishes and predictions
Parliament will soon be brought to a close
Almost every night the ministry is Fastening
this event, by abandoning some measure, or
trying to hasten another But since the repeal
of the corn laws, not question is now touched
that has any connection with the great progress
of civilization or of human rights. The House
of Commons, during the whole session, have
been engaged in the most meagre or local ques-
tons Of the day, not one of which touches the
real evils of society, or will prevent some terri
BILE catastrophe from taking place when the time
is a little ripper.
The Queen and court are now al the Isle Of
Wight, but will return to town in few days,t
dissolve Parliament. Then will commence the
electioneerlng campaign for the next Parliament,
during which time the Queen intends to visit
Scotland again, and afford Prince Albert sea-
son to shoot grouse on the Highland moors.
What the new Parliament will be no one can
tell All the old parties are broken to pieces, and
should not be surprised to see new set OF men
returned, of more radical and republican princl-
pies than have been known since 1923. The
spirit party, and the principles, also, that spring
from the old revolution, have both been exhaust
ed, and England is on the edge of new ocean,
with boundless horison before her. The same
may be said OF France and all Europe, as far as
the Vistula, but no farther
The fashionable season here is also coming TO
close. Both the Italian operas are vet fully al
tended, and IL is astonishing to see how wonder
fully they draw. But the truth s, the English
theatre is considered vulgar and low, and none of
the higher classes are ever seen at an English
play. All those who reside here, or visit during
the season, who follow the footsteps OF the nobi-
hty, imbbe the ideas of taste which guide them
and accordingly only visit the Italian opera and
ballet OF course the lower classes only are
found at the ordinary English theatres-and thi.
accounts for the low character and vulgar trait.
which mark the present theatrical literature o
England. None of the great actors or actresse.
of the day make any money in. London; they only
make name, and their only hope of future indie
pendence is In the provinces, or in the Unitec
States. The Keans have just returned with |
large fortune from the United States, and hav,
now retired to a country residence in Hampshire
Fanny Kemble has begun a second career, bu
she made her first appearance out of London
She relied on her former reputation, but it i
doubted whether she will have much success
have very long and a very curious accoun