The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-18
Foreign Affairs.

European news is of much interest. Lord
DERBY has gained an unexpected triumph on
the militia bill-having majority of $50, in
spite of the determined opposition of Lord
JOHN RUSSELL. The chancellor of the exchequer,
D'lsRAELI, made financial statement of very
effective character. The opposition principles
Of the protection party have given way before
the facts of business, and the necessities of the
nation. A return to the old ideas seems now
imPossible-no protectonst government dare
venture on SO dangerous ground The new
chancellor, we have little doubt, will prove one
of the most able, England has ever pos
sessed, and will stand worthy by the side ofthe
distinguished Sir ROBERT PEEL.
The Crystal Palace is doomed though the
opposition is not yet dead Its destruction is
truly piece of vandalism. In Paris, build
ing of similar character is to be raised on the
great square of the Champ Elysees. 1t will be
permanent, and nearly as large as that in Hyde
Park. ....
LOUIS NAPOLEON has at length experienced
a slight check to his absolute authority, in the
decision Of the civil tribunal of the Seine of its
competency to decide in the question Of the
Orleans property confscaton. Considerable en-.
thusiasm was produced by it-and the cowed
but good hearted Frenchmen appear to have
INDUCED in strong illusions of congratulation
on the occasion.
Capitalization is a hard thing to kick against
yet this beginning of opposition is of consd.
cradle importance, and cannot fail TO produce
fruits in country where the example of noble
actions, Of independence, and spirit rarely lacks
imitation and admirers.
Italy is still sgitated. The tranquility, which
the tortured feel at intervals of rest, is all che
experiences. The triumph Of absoluSsm in
France Ia both q encouragement and n vague
hope for her. There is n whisper that LOUIS
NAPOLEON will insist upon tho reforms recon
msnded in hi, celebrated letter of the 18th Aug,
with what view ! Is he plaguipg the Pope to
make him re enact the farce of ls04! But the
Holy CD Alliance is opposed TO his assumption
Of the imperial crown. Is he projecting the re-
establishment of the MuRArs in Naples-and
the restoration Of other Italian soveregnties TO
the BoEAPARTEs! He would have TO fight both
Russia and Austria. We do not believe he will
do trat
The distracted state of Italy opens fine Op.
portunity for the realization of almost any such
daring projects. Bot in revolutionizing Italy
he would make himself the most popular, the
most powerful Of European despots. And did
be play his cards well-unite with Sardinia and
keep friendly with Switzerlsnd-he might attain
his object, despite the great powers, and posi-.
bly, without involving himself in war. Dplo.
matte skill can do much in these days Let him
keep, however, from recustating the dynasties
his (pretended) uncle founded.
LOUIS NFoLEos, like all usurpers, has the
weakness toSourt the crowned heads Of Europe
and wish TO be considered one Of their body
lie would probably rather be the de,pised
"eousin" Of the CzM-such cousinshp as Il is
than the head of great constitutional move
msnt, making him the arbitrator Of Europe.
The first ambition in the Old World is the family
connection. 1t outweighs even politics.
The success Of the submarine telegraph ha.
given rise TO some splendid projects for uniting
the great towns of England liverpool among
otbers) with the several capitals Of Europe
Other lines are 10 be laid across the channel
and thus, should a line be established from
Holyhead TO Dublin, and a communication Of :
similar kind be carried out here to Newfound
land, St Petersburg, Vienna, Berlin, and othei
towns, quite a. much as London and Paris vii
be brought within six day. Of New York, and
Washington. These are magnificent projects
and quite feasible. The next step will then b.
20 change the build Of our steamships, and rur
over the ocean with increased speed.
The Great Britsin--the largest ship in III
~orld--has arrived. For a screw steamer sb,
,msde good passage--l3 days and hours