The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-06
The Condition Of Rurope.


The news from Europe, by the steamer
Europa, is two weeks later than that previously
received, and is of great interest and impor-
lance. Louis Napoleon has been elected Presi-
dent Of France, Pope Plus has ied from Rome,
the Emperor OF Austria has abdicated in fav OF
Of his nePhsw,a youth Of eighteen, and the
King of PruissA has adjourned his parliam en- {,
and has proclaimed constitution fer his king.
dom. Each one OF these items is important,
and may lead to vast consequences.
In any former time such budget Of news
from Europe would have greatly amazed US
But we now receive il with comparative COM
posure, as If it we're precisely what we had
reason to expect. We have so long Toasted on
the most highly seasoned news that that which
does not announce political revolution OF the
breaking down Of venerable dynasty, is voted
commonplace and thrown inside and neglected.
The election OF Louis Napoleon we had cause
to expect. He is said to be very smiabe, thou gh
not very superior in mind. He is friend OF
peace, economy, and Of genuine republican
government. As Presidents, he will not have
more power than our Executive We do no,
think he can effect much harm, even If he
were disposed to do 50. more commanding
and selfish man might prove extremely destruc-
tive TO the true interests of France, by leading
her astray from duty INTO the paths of military
ambition.
The flight Of the Pope from the Vatican is a
most significant event. The head Of the Cath
Ollie Church fugitive from the Eternal City, /"
driven therefrom by the democracy, is certainly
an event unmatched in the annals Of time. II
may lead to grave results. and will, at least,
cause deep sensation wherever the Church Of
Rome numbers its devotees.
The abdication Of the Austrian irnbecile and
despot will, il is hoped give stability TO the peo.
pie. Ferdinand is altogether behind his age,
and should have receded from the popular gaze
when the uoIblous times of the past wear be.
gan. He should have left his palace when his
minister and master Mstternich fied'last spring,
and BY so doing would have spared himself a
vast deal Of trouble. He is gone, and we
hope he is the last Of the imbecile despots that
will disgrace a European throne, or interrupt
the happiness Of the people. If the young En-
Peror is unlike his predecessors Of the house Of
HaPsburg-if he is a lover Of freedom and
disposed to make such concessions rs the spirit
Of the age requires-he may get along without
difficulty; while. if he undertakes to play the
tyrant, he will most certainly be called on TO
struggle against adverse tides which will pro-
badly overwhelm him.
The King Of Prussia has dissolved his Assem-
bly,, and proclaimed Constitution. From the
very slight account Of il in the telegraphic dis
patch, We are inclined to think fayorably of IL,
as it recognises the right of the people 10 be
felt in the government and grants wha, is very
nearly universal suffrage. This Constitution
must be very popular one in its provisio ms, TO
satisfy the Prussians, who are among the most
determined Of all Europeans to have repu blican
institutions.
We anxiously await the arrival Of the details
Of the intelligence by the Europa When we
have read the full accounts, we shall probably
have some further remarks 10 make on the pres
ent condition and future prospects Of Europe