Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-21

mucn Ol tnat spirit cannot DC Hluseu illo Consu-
tuition which is to extend its rule over United
Germany The treaty with Shleswg- Holstein
was rejected in the first instance, because it had been
concluded irrespective Of the control OF the repre-
sentatives of the entire German people and when,
under peculiar circumstances, it afterwards ra-
titled, the people were dissatisfied with the pro-
ceedDg, and hence the outbreak at Frankfort and
the horrible dongs there. In the same way we
the people" keep the authorities at Vienna con-
tinually upon the alert, and the Prussian popuia-
ton apparently about attempt to dictate terms
to their Sovereign which he must either accept or
resist by force.
Then, as to Ireland, what is the ostensible cause
of the repeated outbreaks! The union with Eng
land and the repeal of that union is in the mouths
of thousands, who literally do not know what The
expressions mean. 1t is known, however, and ielt
by starving millions, that their condition is wretch
ed one; they are taught to believe that repeal would
improve that condition, and hence their lil-dlrec'ed
exertions to obtain it. And what have the insur-
rcctions and rebellions and revolutions in Italy
arisen from? From the same cause, although dlf-
ferently manifested. The mass OF the people at
Rome, Naples, Florence, and Messna think that
they are debarred from the full enjoyment OF those
advantages which just social compact would en-
sure TO them. But It may be well doubted whether
the people at large are at present prepared Tor any
great extension of political privilege. we except,
however, the kingdom of Sardinia, and Lombardy,
and Venice from this deprecating estimate, and
have great hopes that they will accomplish much
of the political and social regeneration which is
sought by their respective people.
The events which have taken place in Europe
daring the present year have augn all parties very
important lessons. The governed have become ac-
quainted with their strength, and the governors have
hos t,unh IN nd mt Sari1y ar
incautiousy to oppose il. Both divisions are, in
most cases, prepared to be governed by higher
principles than those which, even twenty years
ago, would have actuated them. Education has
done much 10 bring about this happy change. The
example Of great republic across the Atlantic, in
creasing its population, its wealth, and its power.
at hitherto uneXampled pace-where the peo-
pie are, in great measure selfgoverned: where po-
verify is comparatively unknown where no one
man has privileges which every other man does not
possess, nor power except as deposite in his
hands for the good Of those who SO deposite it, and
for the exercise Of which he is promptly made ac-
countable-the existence OF country so gov
erned and so situated. has not been unheeded by
the people of Europe and they are naturally In
spired with wish TO approximate their own con-
dltion as close to it as possible. ,'..M ,.
Such wehod is the state of great part of Europe,
which actuates the minds of the people, and upon
which all legislation must be based, or it will not be
enduring. 1t is manifested in England by the cry for
reform and retrenchment; in France by the de-
mands of the laborer and the artisan in Germany
by wish for popular representative form of gov
ernmenl in Italy, Hungary, and Bohemia for ma
tional independence. Even Sweden and Denmark
have felt something of the political epidemic and
their rulers have yielded TO its influence. Holland
and Belgium appear to be satisfied with the mild
paternal sway of their respective Sovefeigns. Even
Turkey is no longer what Turkey was whilst the
fine and long-oppressed provinces on the Danube
keep both Russia and Turkey on the alert, and are
full of the promise OF political independence Spain
and Portugal are, alas, terra incognita. Loud as
the blast of revolution has sounded throughout the
rest of Europe, it seems not to have reached the
closed Of the stagnant and torpid people of these
two countries. -..
1t hoe been fashionable to denounce the Mathu-
sian theory of population as immoral, and its doc
triaes an lmpugnment Of the wisdom and good
ness of Providence. We will not here discuss the
subject. Mr.. Malthus was an orthodox minister Of
the Church Of England, and it is not probable that
he would publish any thing which was Justly OBJ
noxious TO such charges. We will not absolutely
assert that the present condition of England exact
ly proves his theory but we are afraid that we can
not be con.radicted when we assert that in this
country population increases faster than the means
OF feeding and supporting it. In this case we can
not look across the Atlantic for counsel; you cannot
be in such position for centuries to come although
from the great desire which certain parties among
you have for :" annexation" il might be imagined
that they feared such event. But, although you
cannot furnish with the counsels OF experience,
you can supply the remedy, by receiving our su-
perabundant agriculturists and artisans upon your
spacious prairies and Western domains, and ensur-
ing to them peace, plenty, liberty OF conscience,
and political freedom. There is no escape from
our present painful position but by emigration.
The efforts of the Government will, of course, be
directed TO the encouragement Of emigration to Ca
nada or Australia, but the bulk of those who can
find the means of paying their own expenses will
seek home in the Un,ed States.
If continental politics were arranged, and France
and Germany again turned their attention to the
fair delightful arts Of peace " and commercial in
tercourse, we should be relieved from much of the
pressure which is upon US, because employment
would be more plentiful, and many could then feed
themselves by their labor who now depend upon
the poor laws or casual relief.
The sudden death of Lord GEORGE BENTINcK
creled great sensation. He had Of late been a
prominent and busy actor on the political stage.
There was energy Of character and an unweary-
ing activity about him which appeared to bespeak
an iron constitution; and his favorte pursuits had
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