Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-07-27
FOREIGN.
FROM OUR LONDON coRREsP oNDENT
LONDON, July A, 1850.

soc;at;ng Il with far distant land, and with peo
ME who. since the same date nearly three quarters
of century ago, have sprung into existence as an
independent nation, and taken place among the
foremost of the earth in commerce, arts, science,
literature, and civilization. And the mind, regard
inc what has been done, acknowledges the mighty
creative power of energy and enterprise, when sup
norted by Just and equitable Institutions and pro-
tected by the desire to do what is right, and the
determination not to submit to any thing that is
wrong. The United States, during their short but
pregnant history, have solved the important prob
lem that man is capable of selfgovernment, and
that when selfgoverned, he makes more rapid
progress, and achieves lofiier ends, than in any
other possible position. The facts of your history
have been written, but they should be studied bet
ter and closer than they are, or have been by the
nations OF Europe, in order that its philosophy
may be discovered, and its teachings placed within
the reach Of all who can profit by them. And who
is there, even among the wisest OF mankind VINO
might not profit by its study!
Our Metternichs, Theirs and Gulzots; our
Russells, Pamerstons, and Aberdeens; our Aus
trian, Russian, and Prussian statesmenn fact, all
who govern, all who aspire to govern, and all who
would be governed well, might read and study your
history to advantage, and take many lessons from
the new world, which, by proper adaptation and
application to the condition OF the old world, would
confer renovating influence, and promote the hap.
piness of the people who inhabit it.
Millions Of the freeborn sons of your wide-ex-
tended country have this day hailed the ami
versary Of their nations BIRTH have rejoiced in
that nations prosperity, and uttered heartfelt
prayer for its continued happiness. We have not
been Indifferent to the feelings which the recur-
renee of the day must always bring to every Ame-
rican heart to the holy sympathies which are asso-
ciated with the recoections of the past, and with
the remembrance Of days and scenes and friends of
" auld lang syne.'' And we know that in this
great metropolis, citizens of the United States have
assembled at the festive board, and with full hearts
and brimming but temperate cups, toasted the
stair, far-ofla land Of the Hest, and remembered
its sages, warriors, patriots, and statesmen, and
many wel-beloved friend and companion of by
gone times.
We are decidedly of opinion, and we are happy
in entertaining it, that every succeeding fourth of
July will find in England an increasing number of
hearts responding to its recoections and associa-
tions, rejoicing in the happiness and prosperity of
their brethren who take it the date of their ma
tional existence, and more and more inclining to-
wards those brethren with sentiments of affection
and esteem.
But the great heart of England mourns. One of
her mghtiest sons has been stricken down in the
ness. Sir ROBERT PEEL is no more On Friday
last the House of Commons, which for more than
forty years has witnessed the triumphs and reverses
of the great Conservative chief was filled with
an extraordinary assemblage, anxious for the result
ofagreat political crisis. Sir ROBERT addressed them
with an ability and spirit worthy the most pow
erful effort Of his youthful days. 1t was the first
occasion for four years that elected any serious
direct opposition to the policy of Her Majesty's
present advisers and his speech was an admirable
defence Of the principles on which he and his col
leagues had uniformly proceeded He sat down
amid loud and long continued cheering. Within a
few hours, the statesman who had commanded the
applause of that crowded listening Senate was
thrown from his horse, and taken from the ground
wreck Of life and strength shattered, feeble, and
agonized. On the succeeding Tuesday all was
over, and England's gifted son and statesman had
quilted mortal life for ever. Thus has pillar of
the State been wihdrawn-the vacant space will
be hard to fill. The intensest anxiety and sorrow
are displayed by all parties and classes and every
difference of opinion has already merged in one
feeling of the profoundest regret for the loss of
great man. Nor will it be long before all parties,
in their turn, will miss and want the departed
statesman. His worth will be felt long before it
can be fully estimated, and both political friends
and opponents will long cherish the memory of his
customary presence, and his constant parliamentary
labors. Sir ROBERT had repeatedly declared that
he never more would take office-alas that his
determination should so soon receive its fullest We
rification.
''For myself" he sad resigning office in April, 1885,
the whole Of my political life has been spent in the House
Of Commonsthe remainder of shall be spent there and
whatever may be the conflict ef parties, l. for one, would
wish to stand we'll with the House, whether in majority
or in minority"
Sir ROBERT PEEL was born in 1888; he was,
therefore, sixty-two years of age. He first re-
turned to Parliament ls09 and had there from that
time until his death he has left widow five sons and
daughters He unquestionaby the spirit of the
House thoroughly acquainted with all its springs of action
and knowing when and how touch them. Without being
less Of debaer, he of than Lord JOHN
RUSSELL his speeches always evncng comprehensive
OF his subject and wonderful command Of detail He
administrator, and well read and ardent political economist
There temporary paralysis in London yesterday which
was felt all the great of business and many of the
shops closed The House of Commons met at twelve
O'clock but was instantly adjourned unanimously, the
motion Of Mr. Hume seconded by Mr. Gladstone, and sup
ported by Sir Robert H. Ingis, and Sir w. Somervile
The Times, speaking of this melancholy event, says
Strange that, the bloodless field of satesmanshp death
should so often with the suddennes the violence and
" the anguish of war! CHATHAM fell fighting His still
greater son sank under the of Austez PERcEyAL
was assassnated the threshold Of the House, his hand
filed with papers, and speech on his tongue CASTLE