The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-23

What, then, Is the prospect Tor the future! We
must confess 1t looks somewhat dim and doubtful
Yet out of evil good sometimes will spring From
the very ambition and purposes Of politicians and
parties in the United States, expect policy TO
be produced OF such an accommodating and COM
prehensive character as TO settle those difficulties
without any danger TO the union of this great and
mighty republic. Still, we must confess that there
are dangers ahead ; and notwithstanding that
the brilliant prospect Of the further extension of
our limits, by the annexation Of Canada and Cuba,
may excite attention for while, we have, IN our
internal affairs, many questions to settle, and much
difficult matter to compromise, before we can reach
that subject with any hope of their Incorporation
IN this Union.
Settlement OF the French QucstI0n-War-
like movements In Turkey-Signs OF n
Rupture between Austria and Prussia.
Our telegraphic dispatches, up to the latest mo-
ment, from LONDON to the steamer at Liverpool,
which we published in yesterdays Herald, are of
the highest importance.
1t appears from the Nonitew, the organ of the
French government, that the course of NJ. Poussin
Is entirely disavowed; and that he is to be sue
ceeded by NJ Bots lie Compile, the present French
Minister at Turin, and Diplomat Of very decided
experience and abilities. In this action of the
French government, our expectations OF its pacific
and friendly conduct towards the United States
are fully confirmed. Had there been the slightest
disposition the part of De Tocquevle to reta-
late upon our PREMIER 1t would have been easy
to toment quarrel between the two nations. But
the ominous shaping of European affairs, and the
important part which France must play in the
event Of a continental revulsion, as well as the
friendly disposition of France toward our coun-
try, forbade any other in the matter be-
tween Mr.. Clayton and Mr.. Poussin, than the
course pursued Mr. Rives will be kindly
received; and thus the teapot panic of Mr.. Clay
ton vanishes like puff of tobacco smoke, or bub-
bic, into thin air. When the peace of Europe is
trembling in the scales, the trivial circumstance of
a mere personal question of diplomatic courtesy
becomes but sorry bagatee. But In any event,
it is most likely the government of France would
have disposed of the casus beRi of Mr. Clayton as
bag of wind. The new minister, we have every
reason to expect, will settle the salvage and to-
bacco cases without further difficulty, and thus
our war with France blows over.
The cloud is threatening over Turkey, and the
mastering of armies by the Sultan, and of a heavy
cooperative British squadron in the Helcspont,
are the planest evidences that the Car must re-
cede from his demands for the Hungarian refugees,
or Try his Cossacks against the combined forces Of
France, England, and Turkey, for the rescue. The
usual preliminary correspondence to prevent war
was on foot; but as Nicholas has always proved
himself as good as his word, he will lose caste to
beat retreat. Whatever may be his policy, his
character a the present dictator of the Continent,
and that prestige of an indomltabe will which he
he has acquired, demand of HIM the maintenance
IS ell rlo mt
Austria but the smouldering embers of revolution
in Italy, Hungary and even in Poland, are to be
taken into the estimates Of resistance. The En-
peror mus, either maintain or abandon his ground.
If he abandons it, his prestige, and the oversha-
downing terror Of his name, are gone IT he MAN.
tains 1t, he hazards general Wharf.-The lombard
ment of St. Petersburgh-his expulsion from the
Black Sea-and the materials of the suppressed
revolutions in combination with the allied powers.
The submission of either party, now, involves the
submission of defeat. The Hungarian refugees
are safe, under the protection Of Turkish fortress,
surrounded by Turkish army, backed up by
England and France. Will there be war; We
shall await the arrival of the next two or three
steamers with some hope of the dawn OF Europe's
liberation.
There are some other importan, items in our
Geographic despatch, which refer readers.
What the " curious information" is respecting the
United States squadron in the Bay of Naples, We
do not comprehend. Probably it may refer to a
dinner on board, to the King and the Pope, to
which we have already some allusion In GER
tain letters from the Mediteranean-whichw was
rather curious affair; but il it refers to the OPEN
ing of diplomatic negotiations between the Pope
and the United States, it is "curous informa-
ton" decidedly.
In addition to our Geographic advices, il will be
seen from the letter published in the Herald on
Sunday, from our own correspondent at Berlin,
and from letter which we give to-day from
the Berlin correspondent Of the London Chroni-
Gle, that a very significant Misunderstanding has
arisen between Austria aud Prussia, in reference to
supremacy in Germany, aud to the squadron lately
organized by the combined States OF Germany.
The simple issue Is, that Austria desires to take
the lead in the confederation, and TO send this
feet round into the Mediterranean, 10 be ready
for assistance 10 her ally, the Car, in the event OF
the threatened war Prussia dcmurs, aud persists
in her dissent. The dispute is assuming warlike
aspect, which i; would, probably, only require the
opening Of hosillites in Turkey, TO ripcn into
rupture. In ihat event, Prussia would be the ally
Of England, France, and Turkey, against Austria
and Russa-which would place the Car in most
critical situation, and Austria completely at the
mercy Of the allies. Since the expulsion OF Louis
Philippe, the affairs Of Europe have never pre-
scented more critical or ounous complexion.
The interval of a week or two will, at most,
bring the issue Of peace or war
The next news from Europe may be expected to-
night. or early tomorrow. Il will be brought
BY the Europa, a very fast steamer
NENEuEfEAv ArrAIRs by private accounts
from this republic, We undor.tand that affairs are
silll IN somewhat an unsettled condition. General
Pacz end his officers have all been captured, and
some CT his adherents ex,led from the couuiry;
and thus iar one would have supposed it would
require merely time to heal up the diGeren-
ccs that have existed between the contending
u.tti.a Something more however, will be ~.