The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-21
Our London Correspondence.
LONDON. April 20. ia

Queen aud Edshiom-Arical of Gold-7ne lOtl
Of May in Fraaee-IAs English Ministry, etc
The most important movement made of late in
Parliament tending to enlarge the basis Of popular
liberty, was a motion by Mr.. Locke King, for leave
to bring in bill to give the right Of suffrage
throughout England, in all the counties, to the
holders Of tenements Of the annual value Of E10
This would make the principle Of suffrage the same
in the counties as it is in the open boroughs from
whence, in the present state of the suffrage, the
only liberal members are returned to Parliament
The strongest feature to be noticed in the for
NAL vote taken in the House on this impor
tant proposition, is the singular fact that Lord
John Russell voted against the measure, de-
The fact is, that the conduct Of Lord John Russell
shortly before his abdication of power, and espe-
cially ever snce has been such as to have the ap-
pearance Of dementaton. He has lost all character
and reputation leader Of party, and will
doubtless sink into utter contempt and nsgnfcance
On the late debate on the militia bill, he de-
serted with contempt and disgust by his friends and
party, of whom he showed strong desire to be the
received and acknowledged leader The worst eff
feet of his bad management has been to place tot
tering government, which was in a minority, in a
triumphant majority. He can never recover the in
uence and reputation he has lost by his false steps
and ridiculous behavior. He might. perhaps, have
come in again Mt the head of the government, even
after his mad freak and foolish exhibition of i'll tenn
per in suddenly throwing down the cards and run
ming away from the helm but now, since he has
been at the head of the opposition he has acted with
such perfect folly and mbecility to destroy himself
forever. Perhaps the next account you may hear of
him will be some fatal termination to an inglorious
career. England is at this moment singularly des-
titute Of talented public men, There is not man
in all the popular party, who has name, character
influence, or talent enough to take the lead. The
effect must be that the aristocracy will prevail aud
have it all their own way. So let it be.
.c1,n H. tza1 Gel ,,ll La
theatricals. and all matters of amusement setting
an example of taste for refined pleasures to all the
world, which is extensively followed. Her drawing
rooms now frequent, and the receptions magni-
fcent. The American ambassador always figures at
them with great distinction, presenting some Amcr-
can or other-in fact, the American name stands
desewedly high in England-never more SO than at
this present time.
esting news. News from you is, in fact always
interesting, and looked for anxiously. The HERALD
only requires to be more circulated in London to
receive vast accession OF readers. The general
impression in England seems to be that Mr.. Web
ster is sure to be the next President. In fact his
reputation in Europe is, might say, so gigantic
that it would seem an extraordinary thing if he
was not elected as being par erceilencc the great
man and statesman of America.
This day will be memorable one for the new GO
vemment, and its results are looked forward to
with great interest and anxiety by all parties.
To-day, Mr. Disraeli brings forward his budget, and
of the cityin fact, all classes are on te qui cice
to learn what changes he proposes to make. A vast
Der of people-all those who live on their means,
on fixed incomes, and money in the funds-are
anxiously waiting to hear if he is going to revive
the hated income tax, which, by course of law, is
now dead. However, one thing is certain-Lord
Derby and his colleagues will carefully abstain from
touching upon protection, or meddling with free
trade, until they seated more firmly in the sad
die. The elections going in various places
throughout the country afford indications that they
would stand but little chance at general election.
Gold continues to pour into the bank, from
America and Australia. As yet, it has produced
sensible effect in the monetary condition of the
country, but it must eventually produce high prices
Many people from London are going over to Paris,
to witness the grand review on the 10Th proxmo,
Louis Napoleon proclaimed Emperor, in the old
Roman fashion, by the acclaims and shouts of the
soldiery. The stock exchanges of London, Ham,
burg, Amsterdam, &C., are all in terrible commo-
tion on finding that the Prince Louis has got one
hundred millions of cash on hand--al ready money
in the treasury--and that there is not going to be
any French loan. as they all expected there was
to be. 1t is great disappointment to them all.
By the bye, Spain has been made lame duck on
the London stock exchange, and her scrip has been
expelled and refused any longer to be negotiated
at the stock exchange, on account of her late
financial measures in relation to the Spanish loan.
Spain is quite disgraced in the monied world by
this public expulsion.
The new government has proclaimed its tory
principles by the course taken on the bill to abolish
religious tests in the Scotch universities. The
government went dead against the bill, and it tri-
umphed over the liberal party. In fact, contrary
to all expectation Lord Derby, chiefly by the folly
and bad management of the liberals under the
wretched leadership of Lord John Russell, finds
himself hitherto in triumphant ajority. w.
LONDON, Friday Evening, May Z, 1852.
The Tenth Of May-1he Empire and the Eagles
The Rcr,e,c in the Champ dc Mars-Coming
ErentS-France, Russia, and Austria Tie
Danish Question-Hemy V.-The Derby Admi-
niShution Holds its Gro,md-Mcssrs Golden,
Bright and Hume at Discount The Cape
Maitd--Egut-Th Burmese Wn---Death Of
alexander Mackdy, Author of the Western
Wmld--Ihe Iron Duke, Eighaytuec-IH Nag
nT Case, &c.
Paris is, at the present moment, the centre
point Of attraction of all Europe. Next Monday,
the tenth Of May, is, as you are aware, the day
fixed for the great review in the Champ de Mars,
at which Louis Napoleon will present !" eagles'' to
the different regiments 1t was this day which he
bad, at one time, selected to proclaim hims eli
Emperor it is even thought now, by some, that
if the demonstrations Of the troops are very favor
able-the opportunity will be seized upon. At all
events, it is regarded as step in advance. Next
mail will be one Of interest. Thousands Of English
men are focking over to Paris, by extra steamers
and express trains. have just been to the French
Consular office; that functionary has hard work,
and is reapng harvest of five shilling for his use
From RomeI am informed that many of the officers
Of the French army Of occupation have been called
to Paris to receive the eagles and it is also con-
fdently asserted that the Roman army Of occupa-
tion will be withdrawn. ThN l que stion, as the
preponderance of Austria would then be too great
in Italy.
We are on the eve Of stirring events, any how.
Matters are again tending towards crisis in Eu-
rope.-thcre is strong feeling that something
indefinite feeling, caused, perhaps. by childish
fears; but 1T exists, nevertheless. firmly be-
lieve, however, that Louis Napoleon still cherishes
the invasion of England.
A letter from Vienna Of the I'd inst. saws that
Russia will never acknowledge Louis Napoleon as
Emperor Austria, however, would probably do
so, if allowed free play in italy AZ for tho