The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-22


ierprise which he may attempt; and 1t is well
known that ne has been nsidiously working for
years past to make himself popular in Hungary,
the point from which Austria has IN times past
drawn her best soldlers-those " hom he contended
with IN 1913, and whose daring bravery and disre-
gard OF life he is well acquainted with. Such, we
imagine, may be the views and feelings Of the
Emperor Of Russia. If we are correct in attribu-
ting them TO him, he thinks the time has come to
decide two questions Of great momen, at once
whether he can carry out the Russian designs on
Turkey on the one hand; and whether the whole
OF Europe is to be republican or Cossack, on the
other Both can be decided by proceeding to ex-
tremltits against Turkey, in opposition to the
armed Interference of England and France.
The ne xt arrival from Europe will, in allproba-
biliiy, give us more light on this interesting and
important subject IL the Gar persist in the stand
which he has taken-Qor war has been in fact de-
clared by him against Turkey, and he and the
Porte are, to all inten,s and purposes, now in a
state OF war against each Other, because he ex-
pressly stated through his envoy that the Porte's
refusal TO deliver the Hungarian refugees would be
treated by him as casus bsH)-England and
France must withdraw from the position which
their respective ministers assumed, or general
European war Is inevitable struggle which will
decide the political fate of that quarter of the
world, perhaps, for centuries. All depends on the
resolution which the cabinet ministers of the two
latter countries arrive at; and in all probability,
shall be informed of the result of their delibera-
tions by the next steamship This subject is not
only interesting to us in a commercial point of
view, but in others, equally, If not more So We
believe that not all the laws of nations-al the
Ieaues-all the non-interventon acts in existence,
could prevent the United States from taking sides
with England, France, and Turkey, against Rus
STA, in such war as Is threatened, IN which
such important principles would be at stake. We
believe, that if France and England were to go to
war with Russia, at the invitation OF the latter
power, TO decide the great issue, whether liberty
or desposm shall prevail in Europe, the people of
the United States would unanimously and peremp-
tori]y demand of the President and cabinet at
Washington, that the resources Of this country
should be used in favor of liberty, against Russia
and despotism. No administration could for a
week resist the pressure that would be made upon
it to take this course, if such war, embracing
such principles, should result from the stand
taken recently by the Emperor of Russia.
KENTUCKY CONSTITUTIONAL CoNvENTIoy-The
letter, from our Frankfort correspondent, in this
days paper, gives a summary Of the proceedings of
the kentucky Convention, convened for the pur-
pose of considering sundIy proposed amendments
to the State constitution. OF these amendments,
the election of the State officers now appointed by
The Executive, is leading feature; and, from the
tenor of the proceedings it is pretty certain that
the example Of New York will become the law of
Kentucky
Another, and still more important subject, will
be the discussion Of the question of gradual eman-
cipation of slavery in the State. 1t evident that
the existing law will not be materially changed.
The committee on this question have reported an
amendment directly in opposition to Mr.. Clay's
system of gradual emancipation, and rigidly pro-
viding for the removal and exclusion of free ne
groes from the State. The amendment differs very
little from the constitution rs 1t now stands and
il adopted, will not materially affect the existing
system.
The evils Of slavery in Kentucky are more to be
regarded in financial aspect than any other, as its
northern boundary of free States renders the
tenure Of slave properly very uncertain. II was
this precarious tenure, and the cost Of slave labor,
which, more than all other causes, suggested the
policy of gradual emancipation. But, if the peo-
pie Of Kentucky have entertained any such inien.
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relnquish them, until the great exciting question
between the North and the South is settled.
Meantime, the Southern States are compelled, IN
self defence, TO make no movements which would
wesken their position.
The letter Of our correspondent gives a lucid ex-
position Of the proceedings Of the convention; and
Of their future progress, shall be duly informed
ARMED PoIIcE IN PHILADELPHIA. conse-
qsence of the continued riots aud rows which pre-
yall in Philadelphia, some Of the timid joarnala
and timid people are disposed to believe that If
that city had IN its employ an armed police, sort
Of gens de arms armed with muskets and swords, /
and six. banelled "shooters," the rowdies who /
are the cause Of those disgrsceful Disturbances,
would be t0cctuslly put down. Now, we think /
that to organize corps of that kind would be only
commencing at the wrong end. We do not be-
heve, in the fret place, that such course would
be tolerated; and, in the second, that it would be
entirely Intellectual Let the people Of Philadelphia
consolidate their municipal governments, so that
instead Of having halt dozen distinct mun,cipal-
ties, they have but one, with general jurisdiction
ard supefvisicu-let them do THE before trviny
any other cxpedient. Our belief H., that il they /
VIII effect this reform, they will put an end to 7
those Cusuels, riu's, and cmepfes, which have /
disgraced Philade phla 80 much OF late years.
1sTrILTeESCE FROM MARAcArBo.-We have re- 1
ceived letter from this point, of the 18th ut It
confirms the explanation OF General Paez and his ,
officers There is nothing further.
The STEAMSHIP NIhoArA.-We see il announced
that the Niagara will leave on Wednesday, the /
3lst inst.-her regular day.
Brooklyn CITY Intelligence.
THr CIV IrsrssDN.-Brooklyp seemed TO have I
been almost deserted yesterday Indeed the city gem
orally has this appearance on sundays and the thought
has ,fi.n struck us while wandering about, that the
sitets nhls quiet inland village rather thsn
large city with population Of one hundred thoos.
and souis The strict enforcement 81 the ordinances
relative TO running onibbusses on the sabbath, are
Mt without their beneficial effect In tar tho quiet
and morality ~ the city are concerned add to this,
n, ne dtte roce courts are open for the trsnsalon