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

OF any kinO however, showing tndt tncy kfc gullty
Of the charge, stated in the Indictment and, as
| 1t will be difficult 10 make Them responsible tor
any OF their acts as deputies of the National As
sembly, 1t Is expected that they will be discharged.
Robespierre," by Griepenberl, new German au-
thor at the present moment occupies the attention
Of the literary world in an unusual degree, and
the SALONS of this capital. The piece has not yet
been gwen here, as the police objected to Its per-
foTmance, but The author has satisfied the curiosity
By Iss pss sS
among the great productions in the line of histori-
cal dramas, but wants altogether that force of
aciion which would be necessary In Representing
the characters OF the French revolution, that terr
BILE tragedy, which has prepared the way for the
great European revol luton of our time. Though
the piece is one of the most innocent kind, II
will not be permitted TO be performed here.
and probably be prohibited in other parts
of Germany. simila censorship, as Is exer-
cised with regard TO the press, exists also with re.
garc TO the representations on the stage, and
nothing revolutionary Is allowed to be acted Ia
theatres, as well as IN real life. The police, which
now has the superintendence of the fine arts take
care not only OF what people do and say, but like
wise OF their lmaginauons, and many pieces OF tho
most lannon's German authors are not permitted 70
be given.
| democratic societies, under these circumstaucess
will, of course, create little astonishment. Meet
ings Of the same are almost daily dissolved oy the
| police, the reason for doing SO, being generally
some UNDECIDED word or expression, which may
| accidentally escape speaker. In that case. the
officer in atte ndance, at declares the meeting
| to be dissolved, and summons the members to dts
perse. II the order is not instantly obeyed, body
| Of consables. always al hand on these occasions.
is called into requsition TO clear the place and az
rest all those who venture any remonstrance. Free
ouently, regular battles take place in these meet
| mgs, between the members and rhe constaoulary-
Such scenes so often repeated, that they are
tend more than anything else to deepen the Irrta-
| tion among the people. No kind OF redress can be
cb,alped for the Ill treatment received from tho
police officers, as all complaints instituted Al law
against The latter, are left unnotced by the Siato
| Attorney. The most of these societies have be-
come go Tired Of the continued conflicts with the
police, that the members Will he glad when the
| political clubs will be altogether suppressed by the
| government which will, doubtless, soon take
| plscr One Of these Polssrgeine, or societies, OF
which Mr.. Berends, well known leader Of the
deinocratic parry, is presiuent, has now published
a notice, in winch II announces tnat II has resolved
10 suspend ITS meetings, since II has not been able
| To hold meeting for several months, which
| was not dissolved by the police.
| The message of the President of the United
States was received with great satisfaction by tho
| Cabinets OF EsIope. and the repeated assurances
that the government OF the United States WIN
observe position OF strict neutrality 10 regard TO
European affairs has now completely dispelied tho
| fears entertained by them, that the same would
counie nance the popular movements on the con
tineDt Meanwhile, people naturally ask, what de
these professions on the part OF the President
mean Has the Cabinet at Washington ADVISED
| HIM 10 assure toe 0espotic governments O' Europe
of bis sincere friendship aud regard, and dis
courage the hopes at those who count ea tho
moral and political support Of the American
people, IN the great struggle for liberty which
sgItstes the world Is the government at Wash
ipgton turned ally of the Car and Is u 10 be a
member of the Holy Alliance, which has beea
7 | ioimed for the restoration of sbsolutism The
person the most pleased with the policy of the
American Cabinet, of course. IA Emperor Nicholas
himself, and nothing thai he may do hereafter to
express his gratitude 10 the latter .huuld surprise
: the people OF the Uniec States II he should
. happen TO despatch courier with parcel OF tho
orders OF the great eagle, TO be distributed among
the different members OF the Cabinet at Washing
ton IL should not be woadered At, though probably
by the constitution OF the UDited States they
would not be able to wear the sane, except wnsa
they are In secret session. The conduct Of the
American Cabinet is looked upon. in Europe. ~
one OF the most mysterious kind, and any hing
but intelhgIble, or satisfactory While the people
Of the United States have exhibited the greatest
sympathy with the nations OF Europe, Ia their
, struggle for Independence, the government at
Washington has acted manner which has
only excited general distrust.
, Naval E Engage ment between An orleans aad
Chinese.
From the China Mall, Nov. 70
On the night OF Tuesday the 18th, a. the ssmpan
attending on the u. > ship Dolphin was returning
about o'clock from Macao, having an officer oa
board, she was hailed from large Junk and or
; dered to 'come alongsde;" and in a few seconds
afterwards fired al, the shot being well direct
I'd for Chineman. The Dolphin being then within
hearing, the officer hailed her, and was answered
Immediately; when the Junk put about and stood
, scaward with the tide, there being no wind. Cap.
, tain Page Immediately sent an armed boat, under
an oihctr, IN pursuit, with orders To capture The
,, Junk. lie had not gone far, when she was 80.
ried making good hesdway with her oars, aided
by The tide. Alter chase ol about two miles, the
officer came up with her, and fading that the men
, he'd ceased pulling. and were at their guns and
I pixies, with matches lighted, aad were attempting
10 train their guns, (eght In number) on his boat,
le hem round ffou the earl Thia nj
being enough TO inilmidste the Chinsmen, whs
fired one Of theirguns, he ordered second round.
and then boarded, and found the nets uloed up
fore and ait Some resistance was made even taen;
bat the Dolphin's men getting on deck, the Chr
nese soon gave in, and most of them escaped over
the stern Of the Junk. Two were found dead. one
badly wounded, and three unburi In about three
hours the officer returned with his prize tcw-
As the attack was made within the waters of Ma
Gao, (betwcen the Typa Fort and the cify.) the
remainder of the crew and Junk have been delivered
up for trial TO the authorities of Macao.
The Ensiish v,sw OF President Tayiers
f0itcv.
lFrom the London s.ss asrd Of Freedom, Feb 81
We see the hired advocates Of Brobdignagisn
dcbu and LiliPuiisn lesves-ot starvation amongst
The millions for lhe sake OF monopoly amongst the
ihoussnds-are barplpg incessan'ly upon what they
call "the policy Of President TsJlo We must
give them "a refresher upon this topic. Our
readers have been aware, fros the fret, that Pre-
sident TaJlof's electiop wac compfonisc. The
1"-'"~-''e q" h"9v. BY no means asmired the
anti Anglican feelings or Ge-erri 49,. nor d,d
the liberal whigs desfe n such measurtt 40
might have followed The election Of a ststesmaa
of Mr.. Clsyis efistoCrsuc symyathes General
Taylor's conduct IN Mexico had made him ropu-
Tar. He vas prudent. moderate man, aud no
rattizan of any parfv. Hence hr formed sort of
"haifway house 4" of meeting for The p-acr-
able democrats and the liberal wings of the
states and he was elected oa that ground.
That President Taylcr's general expressions
shoe ID snvour OF medium character Is to
be looked tor. We expected IT, We pre-
rared eur readers for ~. What however.
does President Taylor really ssyl lie is for
such tarh a. may cover the deficit likely TO be
caused by the cost Of the conquest Of Mexico and
efcfd at the same time what he considers to be-
Indifferent protection 10 native industry But
can the President carry any tariff that clearly EN-
bodies % 'protectionF' We do not believe H. We
never DID believe IT. Phe President, ifhe be q