The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-17
DOU BIZ E SH f EFT.
New York, Monday, February IL, 1851.


The European News by the Africa.
The happy tidings of the safety OF the steamer
Atlantic so universally absorbed the curiosity Of
the public, on the arrival of the Africa, that the
position of public affairs in the various European
States possessed no interest calm having sue
decided to the first tumultuous Joy, we are now able
70 indicate the prominent points in the progress OF
events on the other side of the water.
The success of Louis Napoleon in his coup d'etat
for such il must be considered-will tend greatly
20 strengthen his position. He will gain credit for
a hrmness of purpose, which, it has been said,
forms no part of his character. The means of his
success are found in his new cabinet, composed of
men outside of the active political circle, who, in
carrying out the principles avowed in the Pres-
dents annual me ssage, Will ride much more Sc
curely en- the tide of popular favor than those
whose political voyages have been often criticised
and even severely censured. The char, by which
they propose to steer their course is a plan and
simple one. /, involves little that is doubtful and,
adhered 10, will be sufficient answer TO the
charge of one of the members of the National AS
sembly, that the message was an act of hypocrisy
The letter of our Paris correspondent, gives a ra-
ther indignant evidence of the hostility of portion
of public opinion the decision of Louis Napoleon
II q
sembly in passing TO The business of the day, and
the calm that succeeded M. Rogers reply, very
clearly show that the President is in the very best
possible position He could not have secured himself
better after the dismissal Of Changarnier, than by
shat act, which has established for him character
az politician, such as he has not hitherto enjoy
ed. or his ambition and his purposes we may be
justified in saying this-that it remains for France
Napoleon can become nothing that France herself
does not approve. Her chief danger is in those
legitmsts who still sigh for the days of kingcraf
and who have not yet learned TO sacrifice their
own vain prejudlces in behalf Of the common good
OF their country and countymen.
The speech Of the Queen OF England-in abstract
has already been published. Il is more vague
and unsatisfactory han usual No reference seems TO
be made in il TO the Worlds Fair, the most popular
sopic of the present season; and the Roman Catho.
he question is touched with sparing hand How
ever, IL may yet be found that the spiritual power
Of the Pope involves a control over mems tempo
raj affairs; and on that ground, Parliament may
meet any Recommendation made by Lord John
Russell, with peculiar fayor-provided it strikes
deep enough 10 suit the political instincts Of the
wisdom Of the nation.
We perceive that the Pope proposes TO abdcate,
In the present posture Of affairs, this movement is
enc that may have very important result, par,i-
culsrly as there IS vast power at work, like the
cauldron Of a volcano, under the whole OF Italy,
and which may again show lie strength at an
early day. Ia addition 10 this resolution OF the
Pope, we find, also, thar Cardinal Antoneli has
determined 10 give the people of this country
special cispensstion in the shape OF three cariinas
one Of whom, We do not doubt, will be our part.
cular friend, Bishop Hughes, for whose spiritual
exaltauon we have often earnestly and fervently
prayed. Titles, in this country, are Of little i'm.
pcrtance, AMI there are obsuaa,e people who will
call cardinal Or a King plain Msier-bu, If The
real quality q cardinal or Of king is IN the man,
this hltle result Of contumscious democracy can.
not have any effect upon great divnitary either
oil church or State. Mr. Fillmore il Just as
good President Fillmore, anywhere and every
where.
Mr. Websier's letter, in reply 10 the austrian
M nister's conduct, his created profound sen.
sstion 10 Europe, and We now learn, for the fret
time, that Mr. Dudley Mann has been in some
danger from the orders Of the Austrian govern
ment Added to this. the European powers are
actively II work. Tor the purpose Of devising means
pionsee Of political police All these things are
significant The hopes Of Switzerland, OF re-
publican France, Of sleeping Italy, and Of Turkey,
ere in this country; and the United States will
have too much regard for the commercial in
ierests az stake between itself and the future OF
these nations, to view with indifference anything
that may ahridge their importance. on the other
hand the strongest barriers against unjus, agrees
sion upon weak nations will be those commercial
treaties with our country, the interruption OF
which, By foreign nations, will call for remon-
STRANGE % our part, II not for more active evi-
dencss Of displeasure The letter Of Mr. Webster
seems g have given 70 the republicans 10 Europe
heart with hope N Il, for something more de-
sisive and more satisfactory 70 the great emotions
which siir he souls - men az the present hour
Yet, beyond he guarantees Of security which our
treaties, made and contemplated. will give. there 4
no way N which ~ Can be jus,ifed as a nation IN
throwing our protection over the weak The beet
we can dc i 70 lose 70 time ia establishing such
relations with several foreign powers, a. will ma
terislly contribute 70 their prosperity. our own
benefit and 20 the general peace Of the world
In Spain and Germany there have been some IN.
teresting movements 10 he diplomatic fields. 10
which We have only SPACE to call attention.
new, though slight, dficulty has arisen IN schles.
wiz Hols'ein, though the old trouble ha. been
smoe,hed over Russia i now making some pre-
tspces but what may b. the results. time alone can
CLEARLY show That government il not likely 10
lose Uer when II has fully decided that il is well
~ take a.