The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-02-27


In the Herald double sheet, Of to-day, will be
found, as usual on the arrival OF mail steamer,
a clear, ccplous and complete digest of the foreign
news, furnished by the best authorities, comprising
articles from the European press, and interesting
letters from special correspondents The phases
of commercial, social, fashionable and political
HE are displayed in all their colors and curious
phenomena, and will be examined with uncommon
interest.
The review of the details brought by this arrival,
renders it necessary to add something to the re-
marks urged by the receipt Of the telegraphlc
synopsis. We have been put in possession Of
facts appertsining to some prominent subjects, to
which we would draw attention. Among these,
the position of Louis Napoleon Is exciting
This President of the French Republic is fast has
tenng to his ruin. Evidently bent upon CONSOLE
dating his power SO as to erect throne upon II,
he stirring up all those elements based on vanity
sefshness and the passions Of men, which, at no
distant day, will concentrate and smite him to the
earth. Surrounded by powerful factions, several
Of which are seeking the re-establishment of mo-
narchy, he seems to be unaware OF the number Of
selfish and ambitious men who are constantly en-
gagged insdiously in picking the cement out of his
forfcaiion. The plan of turning four years.
President into despot was a suicidal conception,
and eventually will start into action Changaraier,
Cavalgnac, Lamoriciere, Lebreton, Lefro and
others, who, ii is to be presumed, were at the
meeting noticed by our special correspondent.
These men know where they stand. They know
that the lovers Of order, of all classes will stand
by them when they resist the contemplated coup
d'ftat of the President. Totally opposed to Ma
poeon dynasty, they will be the means of strength
enlng and perpetuating the republic-not perhaps,
for ITSELF but for the prime object of overthr owing
the designs Of the faithless head of the republic
and the reckless trampler on the constitution. 1t
is not impossible that the proposed celebration Of
the twenty-fourth of February already may have
been the immediate cause Of some startling acts
and resistance. We are assured that the celebra-
ton would not be permitted; and such decision,
after the cutting down OF the liberty trees, will
have powerful effect on the mind of France
The only hope Of Napoleon, in case Of grand dis
order, would be in the troops, were there spirit
Of dIsaffecuon among them; but unfortunately for
the weak President, Changarnier and Cavagnac
have their affections, and they, themselves, being
opposed to the coup detat will bring this strength
Of Louis over to the people, throwing the Presl-
dent into as ridiculous position as he was when
In the fortress of Ham. We shall await the Aext
tidings with Impotence.
The conduct of England with respect to Greece
is another topic Of deep meaning and conjecture.
The unqualified condo mnation Of England will be
pronounced, by all civilized nations, tor her con-
duct towards this youthful State, which, by the
treaty Of 1877, made in conjunction with France
and Russia, she was bound to support. and not to
distress King Ohio has had troubles enough,
heaven knows; and for England to strike hun
when he "was down." was piece Of deliberate
cowsrdice, that would disgrace the meanest prize
fighter between Mile End ahd Marylebone. A
few private claims are urged on behalf of certain
British and Ionian subjects, aud, not being re-
spondtd TO in the spirit most pleasing TO creditors,
Brltish squadron, consisting Of seven ships Of
the line and six steamers, under Sir w illiam Par
ker, enters the port of Athens, and the comman-
der and his aids speedily engaged In appralsing
losses, and estimating the value Of ground rents,
Such rapaoity Is characteristic Of barbansm-but
It is nothing new, we regret TO say, on the part Of
England. Her most trustworthy baiIifi is bullet;
her chief cxpounder OF her rights is ten.pounder.
Greece had decided, through her judicial council,
that the claims urged were not sound ones; aud
on that decision something different ought to have
been expected of nation protesting to be governed
by the comfy of nations. This, however, is not
the only instance of English tyranny over Greece.
For years she has prosecuted tina, struggling ma
ton, and little else could be expected than deci-
sion against an oppressor. The latest intelligence
entities us to believe that the mediation of France
will settle the whole difficulty in some way; bu,
whether to re-establsh the wounded dignity of
Greece, remains to be seen.
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the Prussian difficulties. The whole business
will probably result in favor Of the liberal party at
some future period. not extremely distant. The
bsck-sliding policy OF the King has deprived him
Of the aid Of Manteufiel and Brandenbourg, and
his hope IL now In Radowitz. That may fail him;
for should he advise the retention Of the pre- sent
ministry, there rs nothing LETT for him except
species Of imprisoned government In striving to
do much, the King does nothina-and the attemp,
to create pceragc out Of raw materials IL an alb
surd chimera. If he canno, abide by consiiu-
uonal government, he will have 10 be thrown
overheard.
Switzerland, as connected with its hospitality
to political refugees seems to be not only exciting
the jealousy of France, but Of other governments
more ostcnsbly despotc. BY the French press,
the country Of environments Is alternately coaxed
and threatened; and were il no, for the love Of
peace which marks the Swiss character, some dis
turbance might be anticipated from the demands
already made that she shall yield mp the refugees
who have found an asylum within her borders
II does not appear, however. that the most distn.
guished or most dangerous insunectionists are IN
hat country; yet perhaps they are sufficiently nu.
merous to be source of unessiness TO governments
constantly alarmed by apprehensiens Of outbreaks
and revolutions.
The coming year, as the astrcleeers say. will be
full Of extraordinary events, and we may as well
prersre for them. The strong are against the weak
all over the earth, and seem ready for some kind Of
action, il only for the sake Of keeping their hand
IN. The news from Europe increases in interest
WHATS IN THE wSD'-A curious move was
made in the Board Of Supervisors. yesterday even
;,c Gov The d,sv,,sssl nj Mr. Walker the Com