The New York herald., 1850-12-12

tuuon and Its compromises, and 10 maintain and
obey all laws passed in pursuance of il. Accord
ing TO our accounts, the meeting yesterday, al
Uuca, was very enthusiastic.
twill be perceived, by our telegraphic dispatches,
that Halifax, in Nova Scotia, has been visited by
a tremendous confiagration, which destroyed the
barracks and two entire streets of houses. Some
of the most awful fires that have occurred on this
sontiaent, have taken place in the British provinces.
Arrival OF the eAmerics-Europeau News.
Our telegraphic communications from Halifax,
which have been interrupted by serious conia-
grafton at that place, furnish the outlines CT news
one week later than that received by the Asia.
Cotton has declined one-eighth of penny cn the
pound, caused, Internationally by the very well
grounded sPprt tensions serious political troubles
throughout Europe.
The synopsis of Jews is exceedingly clear,
though bnef and presents an interesting introduce
ton to those details Of the intelligence which we
shall publish on the arrival of the mails In Eng
hand, il appears that the anti-papal feeling has
grown into a feverish national excitement. The
country appears to be deeply agiated by the ques-
non, which animates not only the people
large, but Parliament itself. The position
of that Catholic gentleman, Lord Beau
mont, is significant of the feelings Of large
proportion of the nobility, while the riot al
Birkenhead demonstrates the character
the anfs gonism among the people. While the
agitation is going on, the power at Rome hears OF
The opposition to its will with an assumed or phi
Iosophica camness that translates the adverse feel
ing Of England the offspring of wounded etiquette,
The TimCs newspaper, the organ of the popular
will and Of constitutional order, takes sides
against the movements of the Pope, and thus
exhibits by its position an index OF what may be
expected from the people generally. The power of
the crown will probably he called into requisitoa
10 banish the papal pewer, in the new form by
which il has been introduced on Protestant ground.
What else may result from this action, on the part
Of England, time alone can determine. The af-
fairs Of Europe generally, II they grow into hos
rlies, have some effect upon this curiosity in po-
Euco. polemic history.
The position of the great States OF Europe, how
ever, is the most remarkable consideration at the
present time. BY the arrival of the Asia, we
announced that the King Of Prussia, on the 2lst
ultimo, had made q speech which was believed
TO have favored the war party. Further intel
hsence confirms this as a fact, while it assures
ms, also, that all parties concur in the belief
that the chances for the maintenance Of peace are
exceedingly slender. The disturbances between
the soldiesy of the conflicting powers lie less i'm
poriant than the fact that Prussia has large force
under arms-has negotiated loan, through Roths-
childs, Of ten millions pounds sterling, and that
France has been notified by her official and spe-
cisl agent, who has returned to Paris, that Prus-
sia can make no more concessions. Here, then,
we have, also, Russia declaring that Prussia,
Aua IN at WI VA
wise-leaving England and France to take up
ssch positions as may be most conducive
in case Of hostties, TO their respective interests
France, distracted by internal ambitions Of pecu-
liar kind, and uncertain Of ts own future, at this
,unc,ure is bound hand and foot. by those. who,
in checking the possibilities Of Louis Napoleon's
career; check her wholly and entirely. When
she refuses to supply an army she refuses to enter
upon contest defensive or offensive. Yet the busy
Pslmersion has views-when did he have them noti
and the French ambassador has. been impressed
with the belief tina, they are OF vast importance.
Russia and England have both contrived TO inter-
fere with the reforms instituted by the Sultan Of
Turkey-and both, in the event Of a general war
in Europe, would be very happy TO keep one eye
on Turkey in Europe, and one on Turkey in
Asia, solely for the ultimate purpose Of doing
something national and grand in India. Russia,
by a war, can effect its purpose in the East, far
better than she can in a time Of peace and thus
the whole game appears to be as pretty one as
diplomacy has contrived in modem times. Prussia
is patriotic for United Germsny-Russia will be pa.
triotic for herself-Austa may be patriotic on Rus
sian account, and England would fain be patriotic
for France. France stands alone, without a
motive. Should the disurbances of the twenty
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