The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-01

EuRorKAy News ONE DAY LATER The arrival
oftl Canada at Boston, Rives AS dates one day late
than that received by the mails, and published
Yesterday morning; but the intelligence contains
little to interest the reader STILL the fact that the
Committee of Propagation and Louis Napoleon are
in opposition to each other, is not without mean
ing, and may yet lead to SONS act of a decisive
and startling character. Great events are preci-
plated by slight causes and the various interests
at work in the French capital are of such nature
as to prepare the mind for even great change in
the face of society. Never was the head of a ma
ton placed in situation Of such danger and re-
sponsiblity as Louis Napoleon. Surrounded by
interests hostile to the republic, and to him per-
sonally, as.wel as politically-in the midst OF in
trigues started and carried on by OF the most
des perate political gamesters Of the age-watched
narrowly by an Assembly drawn from the rural
districts, as well as from the capital and COM
mercial cities, who suspect, even without cause,
and are jealous, perhaps, even without the shadow
of justification, if his inteatIons are perfectly
honest towards the republic, yet must he endure
the burthen thus thrust upon him. This is stua-
ton. it must be confessed, of very great difficulty
particularly there are those ready to take adj
vantage of circumstances for the purpose of placing
themselves at the head of the people, after the
fashion of their predecessors. We are not disposed
to believe that Louis Napoleon is without ambi-
ton, for several acts of his have exhibited it, but
it is but fair towards man situated as he Is, to
consider how far he is justified in protecting HIM
self from the plans perpetrated by the powerful
political inventors around him. He may attempt
extend the period of his term, by the consent of
the people, through their representatives; but
such triumph would only add to the difficulties
of his position. Of course, under such circum-
stances, any sudden judgment would be unwise,
and we must pause to find out, indeed, what will
be the result of the curious state of affairs at pre-
sent ruling in Paris.
The other European questions are not much
changed by any recent events. The German
troubles are in the same position as they have been
for months past, and it will be well to watch
the means which will be resorted to by the Euro
pean powers to strengthen themselves by the af-
fairs growing cut of the disafiecton in Hesse Cas-
sci. Doubtless there will be some very remarka-
bic diplomatic work for the government agents of
Northern Europe.
The Nicarsguan dffculty-for such it must now
! be considered-has created much discussion
throughout Great Britain and Europe generally.
| The position Of Palmerston on the territory of a
| government bound to the United States by no COM
mon ties, is anomalous. The establishment of
petty monarchies all over South America naturally
must grow out of such state of affairs. 1t is
grand evil-an evil met full in the face by the
Monroe doctrine-that doctrine that opposes the
acquisition of territory on this continent by any
foreign powers, either by their frauds, articles,
or conquests. Based upon this principle and belief,
Nicaragua has signifed its desire to open CONNER
cial and fraternal communication with us, and, in
the very first step, we make false move, and sur
render her principal port to the British The sen-
der and slippery agent of Palmerston has wormed
himself into our good graces, and i. almost ready
to exult in a triumph. However, this matter is
yet to be settled on broader grounds of principle.
Our foreign policy must he looked into closely.
Never has there been period when il has been
more important to decide upon the position we in
tend TO take on this continents and with the revolu-
ton in commerce, trade and the arts, about to re-
suit from opening the gates of the Pacific and At
lantic, we must be able to meet every question
Of policy upon the basis of great principles. The
Nicaragua treaty, and its treatment, will be the
FIRST step in our new career