The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-19
Foreign News.


the steamship Cambria, which left Liverpool on
the fifth instant, and is, therefore, in her four
teenth day. There is intense anxiety to receive
further intelligence from Ireland, as there can be
no doubt that either the anticipated revolution has
broken out there or will break out in very short
time.
There were two or three contingencies at the
last accounts, the occurrence of any of which.
would set the whole island in flame When
last we heard from there, we learned that the
government contemplated sending an armed force
INTO the mountains of Tipperary, to arrest Smith
O'Bnen, he having fled there for the purpose Of
avoiding arrest. Any attempt to arrest him,
situated as he was reported to be- with fifty thou
sand men at his back, would certainly lead to a
collision and the commencement of the revelation.
If, again, the government persisted in disarmng
the people and suppressng the clubs, war may
have been declared. The next steamer will de-
eide the matter.
If, on the other hand neither OF these contin-
sencies have occurred, the next steamer after the
one now DUE will bring us intelligence of the re-
suit of the State trials If the accused patriots are
convicted, the people of Ireland pledged not to
permit the government to treat them it did
Mitchell Any attempt at rescue, therefore,
would be the signal for the work of blood to
begin
In whatever way we view the condition of Ire
land, il will be seen that she presents interest
ing aspect. ON this side OF the water, much in
terest Is entertained for her fate, and strong hopes
are felt that she will achieve her independence.
Our DIPLOMATIC INTERCOURSE WITH France
The New FRENCH MNIsTER.-We learn that
Major Poussin, the Minister Penipotentiary of the
Republic of France, is in town, and has taken
rooms at No. 2 Bond street.
In the intercourse ofnations, it is universally adj
united that nothing contributes more to the main
tenance Of the entente cordiatc, than the appoint
ment of men of worth, integrity and honor If the
disputes that have arisen from time to time between
the great powers of the world and which have fire.
guently led to the most sanguinary and protracted
wars, and the most calamitous results to the mo-
ral social, and intellectual progress of the con-
tending powers as well to the best interests of
humanity, be carefully scrutinized, it will be found
that, in nine out OF ten, the casus 6et shond
be set down TO the account OF the pragnatlcal and
incon petent diplomatic officials of the respective
countries II of the greatest importance, there
fore, to the maintenance of amlcable relations be-
tween the two countries, that their representatives
should be men of high standing and approved cha
racter, and selected consequence Of the merit of
the individual, rather than the wayward favoritism
Of the party who may, from time TO time, obtain
political ascendancy.
II gives us much pleasure to see that the French
government have adopted this enlightened policy,
and that they have sent among Us, as the accre-
dited agent of their government gentleman who
fully comes up to the diplomatic standard we have
been descnblng-Mons. Poussln-who lately ar
nved from Ia grande nation, and is TO represent |
abe cabinet of the new republic in this country.
This gentleman is stranger to us-he |
attached TO the staff of General Bertrand, with |
whose name and services in this country every ,
American is perfectly acquainted; and from the |
splendid character he gained for himself while re-
siden. among us IN this capacity, we augur the |
most favorable results for the future relations be-
tween the two great republics of the old and the !
new werld. He speaks the English language well,
and is intimately acquainted with institutions.
No better appointment could have been made, and
we have no hesitation in saying that 1t will draw
more closer, and cement more indissoubly, the en-
hghtened intercourse and friendly connection that |
have ever existed between us and la belle France. |
We learn that ii is the intention of Major Pous-
sin TO visit several Of the Northern cities before
his return to Washington.
STEAMSHIP HERMANN will sail on Monday, at IL |
o'clock, A. M. for Southampton and Bremen. She
leaves port with flying colors, a fair cargo, good
hst of passengers, and In splendid sailing order. |
The elegant accommodations OF her saloons and |
cabins, the acknowledged speed and well tried |
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