The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-10-11

the mensrohiss supposed 10 have common feeling
with respect to revolutions, and also TO France
anomalous France-indicate what might have hap
pened had not the Lopez expedition been annihi-
lated 1t is quite possible that in the Arst heat OF
resentment, steps may have already been taken by
Spain, which viii create very interesting diplo-
matte quarrel between that power and the United
States-and nothing more, at least for some moths
to come, as it will not be the policy of govern
ment to withdraw the general popular impulses
throughout Europe from the internal subjects which
excite and arrest them in every village and city.
The United States have little to fear from war,
beyond the loss Of q small portion of the CONNER
cial marine, for which adequate compens alton would
be secured sooner or later; but conflict with Spain
would be too rich boon for Spain herself, and for
France, in the present state Of Louis Napoleon's
ambition, to be derived from any diplomatic blum
dering on the part of the cabinet at Washington,
or rather on the part Of Mr.. Secretary Webster
The probability is, that the latest interviews be-
tween our Secretary of State and Sir Henry Lytton
Bulwer, cannot be construed very favoraby for the
European powers, even though we have good rea-
son to believe that the language Of Mr.. Webster
smacked strongly of casus beli, particularly with
regard to the interference Of France and England
on the Cuba question. Mr.. Webster is shrewd
enough to bide the tide that will take him into the
best haven and he viii scarcely aid in expanding
an imperial theme" for the minority in France to
babble about, and from which they may raise an
idol. France has been baptized in blood several
times, as q republic, and cannot well become an
empire again, after the ordeals she has already
passed. AT least, the government of the United
States have too much sympathy for her republican
heart, to make any arena for the deeds of those
who ought to remain at home to preserve the mutt
lated palladium of liberty. We cannot afford to
take any of her power away, that ambition may
make easier steps towards its hopes and desires
On this account, we presume that any communica-
tions between Spain and the United States will be
of a very formal, dignfed kind-and that they will
be very important, to all appearances, because
they will be protracted after the most fashionable
European models. There are many points with
respect to the Cuban question, which will serve TO
extend the diplomatic correspondence. We draw
veil over them for the present; but they cannot
long be concealed. All that has occurred on the
side of the Cuban government, and upon our side,
is fair subject for investigation; and we do not
doubt that we shall bear the inspection without
shrinking from any responsibility. AT least, we
shall openly abide by the truth, facts have pre-
sented themselves since the commencement of the
trouble.
The meeting Of the Swiss people at Chaux de
Ponds, to the number of ten thousand PERSONS en-.
gagged in a discussion on the formation Of grand
league against the European alliance against
popular governments, has peculiar significance
and when the reports of the eleven speeches de-
livered on the occasion, are published, we may be
prepared for very interesting insi sht into the
chnery of moDarchies, particularly with reference
to the political liberty OF mankind. This is sub
ject that's beginning to assume very grave charac
ter in this country. Europe vomits forth her
thousands upon thousands of unfed and unclothed
denizens upon these shores-all Of them more or
less inherently valuable-but each and all adding
something to the importance Of the question, in
which this country has right to have voice. The
pauper emigration is still carried on as a system;
and If England has he conflict between parishes,
concerning the paupers which ssraggle into them,
certainly We have as just right to enquire why We
are called upon to support horde Of Europeans
who are driven into exile by lax legislation, and by
what may be deemed outrages on humanity.
Switzerland stands in q position not dssimilar to
that Of the United States, in the fact that
it is the home of thousands who seek within
the borders Of that country a shelter azd
asylum. That it supplies a home to those who
have been deprived of a home elsewhere, furnishes
no cause for the European powers to form ALI
against her, on account of her liberality with
foreigners; and in making common cause against
the Vaccinations Of monarchies, by uniting in q
grand league for protection and defence, she will
gain the gratitude every breast animated with
the slightest zeal for rational liberty. On this
subject much more may be said; but we refrain till
we receive the reports of those speeches which were
recently made on this important topic, when we
anticipate that we shall be provided with an ample
store Of facts and arguments, which will be worthy
Of more than ordinary attention.
The remaining fact to which we are called upon
to allude is the progress made the Jewish ques-
tion in Sweden and Norway. Both chambers gave
large majority on the question Of opening the
country to the Jews, who are now entitled TO the
privileges Of citizenship. This change in the policy
Of the country is one rejecting great credit upon
the people, who have done what the English
houfes Of Parliament, with all their lauded libe-
raty and boosted civil freedom and reli yious tole
ration, have failed to do after a struggle continued
for many years, by those who see moral grandeur
in the course they advocate for emancipating a
portion Of the British population from the tyranny
Of religious prescription. 1t is to be hoped that
the lesson given by Norway and Sweden will have
a good effect on the British Parliament, when this
subjec. lie again discussed.
Tine Anticipated Arrival of Kosssth-Pre-
paxEtions for his Recepsion-skctch or his
Life.
The final release Of Kossuth from his long i'm
prisonment in Asia Minor, has diaased general
glow Of satisfaction throughout the civilized world.
The alarm ard the spprehe nsi'ns Of the absolute
powers Of Russsa and Austria especially OF the
latteronlY enhance the otherwise universal respect
or the illustrious exile. The fosrs Of Aus.ra at
bis complete liberation from the espionage Of her
cabinet and her spies, appear, indeed, to border
upon the ridiculous. She ia evidently afflicted
with TIE phantom Of another rising along the
Danube, and the Temperance ofthe leader OF the