The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-11-18
The Details OF the Ne ". from Europe.


We publish in our paper of this morning the de-
tails of the highly important intelligence by the
STEAMER America.
The bold movement Of Louis Napoleon, in the
change of his ministry appears to have created an
excitement IN France and England, little short OF
the stir which follows French revolution. From
the commentaries Of the English press, this act Of
the French President, and his letter to the Assem-
bly,, are regarded as but the preliminary steps to
the re-esabllshment of the empire or the monarchy.
The liberal intentions of Louis Napoleon, as re-
Gently disclosed, with respect to Roman affairs and
the reinstatement of the Pope, have given to his
administration some degree Of popularity among
the French people. II is reported fact, that this
pslcy has SO far satisfied the red republicans, as
only require its falhlment, to their cordial sup
port OF the President in assuming the stern respon-
sb!itles and splendid toggery Of an emperor. Ia
this point Of view, the ministerial change in France
becomes a national crisis. II suggests two impor-
tept questions First-Does il net portend change
Of government in Fance' Second-Can a revolu-
ton he Effected without the barncades'
The cIemlesal Of his cabinet, and his letter OF
apology, or rather of instructions, TO the Assem-
bly, indicate, at least, that Louis Napoleon is not
tie sutomaton sitting On the chair If the republic
which many had supposed him to be. He has
something Of the moral courage, something Of the
cashirg egoiism Of Z" the emperor" about hun.
howrv, deficient III the real abilities required for
crisis like this into which he has plunged go fear
ktfy How will II endl VIII the Assembly sue
crnb or sill the adverse party stir up the embers
Of he late revolution, ard revive the scenes of
lS4S II is manifest that the French Presldeat is
au bilious Of emulaiine the splendid programme Of
the empire but il IL extremely doubtful whether
tn, Frrn, people are as well disposed to ASSUME
the Ill Of expenses on doubtful experiment. Ths
new cabinet appears to be n weak one-its adverse
res include among their ranks some Of the ables,
sud NEST inuectshle men of the nation. The Presi
dent may command bet cannot silence the opposi.
ton II he attempts a restoration IN advance OF
a., her Piesidsntil election, he hazards another
ryoluiitu-iI he fails to seize the suspicious mo-
ment, while The amy il with h'm, he may b. too
late. oder coutlnues to reign IN Paris, aud there
eppear to be no approximations Of a disturbance.
Ire people seem 90 be tired e French revolutions,
aud m,y probably agree 10 secure peace, even at
TIE coat # The republic, provided the thing is
done viii decent show of respect to their opn-
ions. Everything depends upon the inten ions Of
LOUIS ~ poleon. 1t his Object is the empte, let
HIN h. cauiious- 4 hs desire Is TO consolidate the
tcrublic let hun 6ist exhibit il IN repairing the
cuuoet e his invasion Of Rome by re.estabhshug,
not only The religious sovereignty of the Pope, but
| the hbernts of the people which he deserted. In
I ore VOID, ihe government OF France is IN a crisis,
srd what may grow out ct it, it is impossible to
/ coui,cf
! The Pcussin difficulty is equaya matter for
/ - cul4uon; hut with the prospect Of Mr. Cloy
| taking the place of Mr. Clayton, there is also a
prosltut Of an ssy settlement Of this p,ltry b-g1-
/ iHe The reception e Mr.. Rves was probably
delayed from the toubl,s In the French cablnst.
Thee settled he will, most Likely, be accepted in
due form.
| Tie cloud Of war which hung over Turkey has
| vanished, by The surrender ut the Car. Tue Coz
! Iton against him was too strong, aud the late im-
! pending Continental war is suspended for season.
Nicholas will doubtless employ the interval IA Pre-
psring for the explosion, which, sooner LATER is
TO come. The suspension is a relief TO all parties
at this time; but it is only armistice between
tie Cossacks and Republicsnism.
Our European advicss aud opinions upon the
Nicaragua dispute, upon the subject of Canadian
ana. nation, and upon the late movements in refer
,nse to the island Of Cuba, will be found to be
worthy Of peru,al, and are especially interesting
from the relations which this government holds,
and the desires If the American people upon all
these questions. The Nicaragua affair viii pro.