The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-22

these difficulties, ths Nsroieons may Try tc get
up again.
There are difficulties, therefore, in the way of
the provisional government, which will make
the next news from that quarter doubly interest
ing.
The men at the head Of the new movement
have not enjoyed the highest eminence as prac-
teal statesmen. Some of them are eloquent
speakers, powerful writers, and great sauans
but the most eminent and practical among them
are provincial lawyers and Partisan editors. If
they have the practical genius to manage the
population Of Paris, they may succeed in esta-
blish'ng a republican government, through the
action Of national convention We hope they
may be so able but we think there will be many
difficulties and obstacles in the way.
In another point of view, the revolution, sup
posing it to overcome those obstacles, will, no
doubt, experience difficulties in connection with
the foreign affairs of the republic At the first
blush it might be supposed that the history Of
the last fifty years would teach the monarchies
of Europe to respect the national rights of
France, when that country seeks to establish its
own freedom, or government suitable to its prin-
cples and feelings; but we much doubt the pru-
deLce of monarchical governments in this re-
spect. Among our extracts, we publish very
curious diplomatic correspondence, which re-
Gently took place between Prince Metternich
and Lord Palmerston. The Austrian Minister
declares that the Italians look to the establish
ment of republic, on the plan OF that OF the
United States, as the objec for which they are
agitating in Italy, under the name Of reform
Lord Palmerstop, In some measure, disagrees
with this view Of the Italian question IN his de-
spatch; and under the belief that the Italian peo-
pie only mean reform without revolution, the
British government has taken ground against
the interference of Austria in this reform in
Naples, and the Roman States.
Now that the revolution in France has broken
out and it's effects to be felt in Italy, we
have no doubt that Prince Metternich and Lord
Palmerston will both be thrown into the same
way of thinking in relation to Italian affairs; and
if they should, there is much fear that the British
government will unite with Austria, and other
monarchcal governments, and endeavor to COM
pass some general movement, to put a stop to
the radical measures begun in Paris, and spread
ing like fire over the whole continent Prince Met
ternich can point to the accuracy of his views,
and Lord Pamerston must submit to the march
of events. The only thing that could operate by
abandoning its assistance to reform in Italy, are
the difficulties that Nigh spring Up within their
own limits, and on their own local affairs. The
situation into which the finances Of England are
preci plated may produce change of ministry;
and, indeed, we are prepared to see as startling
md sudden an event take place in England, as
has recently surprised us in Franoe-not, per-
haps, as decided a revolution, but an event that
will ultimately lead to some revulsion, revolu.
ton, or Reputation.
In every point of view, therefore, we find that
he sudden proclamation of a republic by the
provisional COVE rnment in Paris, will precipitate
state of things in France, Italy, and all over
Europe, that will either lead to general war at
once, or a general revolution of all those mo.
ma cnies into republics. There seems to be no
alternative between monarchy and democracy,
but submission. Lord Palmerston and
Prince Metternich will be thrown together by
these recent events; and all the monarches of
the old world must make up their minds to meet
the grand and fiaal struggle which is now making
up between the people of whole continent, led
on by France, and followed by almost every ma
ton around her. We think, therefore, that a
general European war is almost certain; and yet,
how can nations go to war when they are covered
with debt and wretchedness The first result of
these movements will, therefore, be generalr re.
vulson and reputation ofnational debts, all over
the Kingdoms Of Europe. France, tran sformed
in a week from a monarchy to republic, must
raise funds to pay the interest on her debt; if
not, it must be repudated The British govern.
ment, in its distresses, can hardly raise shil-
ling to organize war for the defence of mo-
narchy, without repudiating her national debt.
The same may be said of Austria, Prussia, and
every other legitimate government in the old
world. General reputation, general bankruptcy,
and radical revolution, in financial and social
view, seem to be the only result of the recent
movement in Paris. The commercial system,
the banking system, the paper system, the manu-.
featuring system, Of the whole Of the old world,
will be thrown down into thousand fragments,
and trampled under foot, in the terrible convul'
sion that is now impending over Europe.
Such is the most accurate view we can take Of
the recent news, of its effects on Europe, and
its Interpretation here. In such a position of
things, the policy Of the United States is plain
to concentrate her military and naval power at
once, in order to maintain her position as a neu-
trail nation, protecting her commerce, but yet
able to express sympathy for the cause of popu-
lar government in Europe. The principal arm
OF this country should be the navy, and Congress
shculd at once throw itself into the matter with
all the energy and enthusiasm which the age
demands.
STREET PAvNG-FRrENDs OF DIRTY STREETS
IN The CORPORATION The appropriation for the
Russ pavement to be constructed in front of the
Park, from Stewards to st. Pauls Church, was
made by the Board of Aldermen, by a unani-
nous vote, and afterwards sent to the Board Of
Assistants for concurrence. The votes in favor,
and the party opposed to this work, in the latter
booy (tour in number) were as follow
Clean Street Vofss. Dirty Street Aldermen.
Asst Aid Stevens, Afs't Aid Gray,