Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-06-03
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
FROM ouR EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENT
LONDON, MAY 10, I84s.

The very beautiful weather, which commenced
with the lst of The present month and still con-
Iinues has given air OF cheerulness and comfort
even 10 busy, busting, crowded London, which,
during the oggy and dirty weather of The preceding
ihree-shall | exceed the truth if | say six r.
months il really scarcely seemed capable of exh-
biting. The gardens in the neighborhood are deck
ed IN their richest display OF early summer flowers ;
the meadows are clothed with their beautiful herb
age the hedgerows covered with the fragrant BIOS
SONS of the thorn; and the blackbird, the thrush,
and the nightingale, and all the wild democracy of
nature are stranng their lhroats in very successful
opposition 10 the aristocracy of the opera-houses
although these latter supported by Jenny Lind,
Alboni, and Pauline Garcia. And the birds will
triumph in the end, for London will empty itself
into the country, and the opera houses be closed,
whilst the chorisers OF the field and the hedgerows
will continue their occupations, and feast their un-
sophisticated admirers with their delightful strains.
It's melancholy 10 reflect that whilst Nature is,
at this delightful season, thus redoent Of every Joy
and blessing full of sweet sounds, with every breeze
loaded with odors, and every aspect yielding the
kndest influences, the ma jority OF mankind should
be immersed in pursuits and occupied with cares
which render them either nsensble 10 these things
or incapable of enjoying them. The usual mono
policing routine of business is anti-namral enough,
but when this are added the whirl and excitement
Of politics, the rapid succession of the startling
and important events, and the uncertainty which
hangs over the future, there will be found compa-
ratively few of the adult population of England left
free enough in heart and thought to enjoy the SIM
pie beauties of nature, and to devote themselves 10
quetness and repose.
In ENGLAND, however, all that relates to her do
mestc affairs, all that is closely connected with her
best interests, wears satisfactory aspect. Com /
Inerce is reviving manufacturers are more employ /
ed, agriculture is reasonably remunerated the la |
boring poor sufficiently provided for, bread
Is diminishing in price, and consos rising. /
Faction appears, for the time at least, TO be still
me of rational, sober, and progressive reform
N public grievances, and the extension of public
rights, appear TO be steadily advancing. Liberal
measures, relating to both Church and State, are
successfully carried in the Legislature; although
aware that the bill for strengthening the hands
OF the Government in Ireland and that relating to
aliens rather in the teeth of this assertion The
revolutionary spirit in Ireland must, however, be |
kept down, and the dissatisfied and dlsorganiZing
demagogues of continental Europe must not unno-
tced preach their revolutionary doctrines in Eng |
land II we wish for peace to our country and Sc
curity to institutions. That strong move for
Parliamentary Reform will be made during the pre-
sent session, is highly probable; and that consi-
derable concessions TO the popular feeling will
be granted, is more than probable. II is, however,
very doubtful whether the present Administration
VIII make these concessions without struggle
and, if any other party were strong enough in num-
bers and in the confidence Of the people, that party
would probably succeed TO power. In the opinion
OF persons, and those too of rather far-seeng
class, Sir ROBERT PEEL is more likely to befriend
an extensive reform movement than Lord john
RUSSELL. Reform will always meet its most srenu-
ous opposition IN the House of Lords, and with
tha; body Lord JOHN is most closely connected.
We do not say this in derogation of the present
Prime Minister; we respect both his private and
his public character, and we have strong historical
and traditional recolections in favor of the House
OF RUSSELL. But Lord JOHN is not the man TO
break through strong early ties and feelings and habits
call them prejudices you willard voluntarily without
opposition, adopt such reform Of the House Of Commons
vii trench upon the powers and privileges Of the House OF
Lords and reform which stopped short Of doing that would
not be satisfactory the people Of England Sir Ro
IIRT PEEL, on the contrary i Of the nOri hoanes; lately
spdng from the people, and originating from OF their
and influential classes He is separated from
tie party with whom he into power by breach which
neSe: can be closed He has many friends and ad-
Erers in the House Of Commons who would probably go
with BIN in any which he nigh, adopt having implicit
reliance upon his judgment and integrity. Sir RoBrRr and
JUNCTION with portion Of the present Wings whose
constituents favorable 10 REFORM would is very probable
he majority Of he House and if such union could be form
ed and unlikely coalitions have been made, they would
carry the question However, the House Of Lords
altogether opposed reform, since Of its members,
Lord SraSHoPE, has published his opinions upon the
subject aud, although do not, by any means, think
that his plan practical one yet may be supposed that
be has turned bis attention TO the subject, and admits its
cessy, be nav be induced support il in attain
able shape Earl srASHoPE appears 10 be deeply impressed
with the necessity os arrangement which will not only
give gea, proportion Of the working classes voice in the
election Of representatives. but he proposes plan by which
working may become those representatives No less
than three OF his propositions aim less at 6ecng this
oect He is willing dispense with property qualification
n members and to allow them receive their expenses du
rrg tie session q Parliament they think ft On these
points his Lodshp goes further than any other resent winter
The subject.
Two things certain the burgess class have discovered
that country gentlemen bu inadequate representatives OF
seir order in Parliament the working class have also mis
giving that likely speak their views exactly to
their minds of themselves. Lord SrAsmoPEs plan
would meet the wishes Of these large and important
classes He would also provide for great extension Of the
franchise and, when is stated that not more than 900 0OO
q the people Of Great Britain entitled at present vote,
ach an extension will he admitted be necessary Another
0 Lord STAsHoPEs resolutions would equaze the electoral