New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-25
EUROPE BY AN AMERICAN.
ruroncan PolitIcs-Art-The Opern- Trials, 90
Paris Correspondence Of The Tribune
pans Tl,t-sdny Dec s.
No. XXXv.

Tho voice of the national bully RAJ" begins to
o.o,, weaker. The threats which seemed ready
TO resolve themselves into contest OF armed
men, more numerous by 100000 in all Europe
than the armies of Napoleon and the Allies are
now subsidipg News has come from NJ. Man
teufel, which announces that the questions In dis
pule are settled He expresses great satisfaction
at the conciliatory and afiable manner OF Prince
schwartzenberg Princes are generally afable
"knightly courtesy is the shadow for the sub
stance throughout Europe. One OF the most
quetmannered men / have encountered ID IA
detzky but that did not exclude his military rig
ors. The Austro Bavarian troops are to quit
Electoral Hesse, if the Prussian troops also quit
the country The Holsten matter may prove
more difficult of adjustment. How little terri
tory, containing not more than million OF inhab-
itants, m anages to keep an army of 10000 troops
in perfect discipline, does not seem clear At
first 1t is effected however, by it's submitting
to taxation of six times It's ordinary contribu.
tions. Large sums, too have poured into the
Duches for the struggle is anti Russian Peace
NAV now continue for some time in Germany.
In the meanwhile the growth Of capital will give
the people increased dignity and sense OF their
rights and the final struggle Tor liberty Will have
the advantages oil experience. Professor hlnke,
the iustrous patriot, whose crime consisted IN
rising against the King, in order to force him to
adhere to the Constitution Of 1919, according to
solemn declaration, has escaped from prison.
There. among common felons, picking oakum, he
exuiated his crime being Democrat, and regard,
Ing a political promise as sacred. In letter from
! Walter Savage Lander, the most fearless, high
| toned and democratic literary man in Eng and to
Dickens plan is proposed for a subscription Tor
! Kinkel' IS family heilustrouS writeroferstoglve
IS annually until the patriot 8 right Is OBTAINED
"until national Justice indemnlfes vlrtuous cltl-
zen an enlightened citizen, and brave defender
trust III Providence that his liberation s at hand
| from the sympathy and sword OF Germany Inc
wisdom of Ged is evident at all hours and IN all
HiswOrks His Justice is equally certain, but often
distant but often dimly seen when nearer We
may expect, we may believe we may be cont
dent, that Dies ir0 DIES lila, which awaits the
| cowardlv perurer the cruel traitor, Will shatter
the towers OF Spandau and the arsenal OF Berlin"
Before that letter written Kinkel had es-
capped Mr. Dickens, however, is not the man to
stir the world with the enunclatlon OF an ad-
yanced political truth. His studies, absolutely
sucb have been superficial, and he has the weight
of traditional reverence on his shoulders. Such
popular writers are read, while men whose works
are treasures Of scientific disquisitIon are pro-
nounced dry. | cannot conceive a more proitless
|
moment. 1t may gain pounds, but it does not
dispense ideas. Indeed, a prevalent feature OF
English literature is want OF ideas. There IS
University finish, and collection Of facts but
ideas which get behind material creations, which
look upon interests as transient and superficial,
they hardly know of Macaulay, Brougham, and
such names. in this regard are worthless They
are worshipers of actualities, such as England
presents. Why such men should enjoy the repu
tetion they do in America is surprising. GulZot
in France is of the same school. That" states
man having published laundering work on
"Ciyilization, has just put forth Life of Wash
ineton, translated from Sparks, with preface
md life OF Monk" by -the.way, Mr.. Sparks g
81, etters of Washington, initiates the text
distinguished literary man informed me that
where Washington writes Familiarity Old Put,
meaning General Putnam, MIR. Sparks puts the
name in full That is his idea Of historical idell-
/ ity and grandeur. The names, too, OF the officers
IT who wished to make Washington King, and
d themselves, of course mobiles, are suppressed in
}. Washington's letter on that memorable su6Ject)
=; Mr. Guizot never having understood Democracy
and having studied political economy III the errO
neous English school, writes in q barren manner
His discussions suited to the English market.
OF the English system, Mr.. Guizot is devoted
admirer. He is now in Paris.
The vote on the addition of 10000 men to the
present army of about $4,000 men, has not yet
been taken. The P5eSSe newspaper, which has
always taken the cloarest views on the necessity
of France initiating America, suggests the adop-
ton OF the non intervention pOIlCy o. w 0SnlnSCOn
But Mr.. Thierss brilliant idea Of O. an armed
peace" will prcvai--the business Of European
Governments, and the philosophy of her great
men, being exactly such as introduced into prl-
vate action would bring the heads Of families to
the aims house, Jail or gallows, and reduce their
children to beggary. France now, to play op-
pressor of nation desiring political advancement,
has in Rome army of 5000 men to support
pack Of Cardinals, who assume the right from the
humble fisherman Of strutting in red and over
riding the masses. If the next revolution should
carry work OF determination with 1t in Tome
let there be no lackadasical tears in America
The influential priesthood in Europe are noted
for their steady resistance to reforms their lust
of worldly titles and powers; their pretended hu-
mility when in minority and their death
dealing brutalities when in majority. Thus it
is duty to denounce them, and their influence as
adverse to our own. Privilege, caste, is part and
parcel of their creed, They the chosen OF the
Lord, and they anathametlse all who differ from
them. And when you come to slit their claims
to all this superior light, where do you fad it
Not in their knowledge for of America, which in
progress and essential religion, is sun TO
arthng candle, compared with all the countries
illuminated by state religions, they know nothing.
They are always looking to the stars for causes
which lie at their feet. The religion of country
depends its democracy and industry. When
those grand elements of Society flourish, the
dignity and wealth which prevail, establish mo
raj and hence religious basis and the rest is all
talk Go into countries where political priests
abound most and you find the most poverty and
thence the least honor, decency and regard for
truth.
heard from certain source that Mazzini was
in Paris few days since The Italian patriotic
loan of % GEO 600 francs is said to be progressing
The necessary propagandism requires these funds,
There are in Europe about four millions Of men
in arms, either as soldiers national guards sub.
ject to active duty, This force the Democratic
leaders, being christian, wish to abolish entirely
The fraternity OF nations is the foundation Of their
, creed And hence we find the leaders of all the
| late rennhics harrnnni ling IN Londnn ANniln