The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-27
EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.
Nrw YoRK. February "A, 1859.

Ihe DHHdag-HT. WebSter's address 10 The Historical
Society," and Tribute 10 Washngto Foreign Ialslli.
genes-Ihe Paimsrstoa Resignation British Opia-
IONS Of hs" Coup fEiat"-Ihs Cooper Conmenaora-
hon,-Grssy upon Webster.
The celebration OF Washingtons Birthday, which
from very proper for the Sabbath was de-
ierred until the 23d elected patriotic demonstration OF
a very warm and sincere character, in which our cili-
zens oil all classes, unanimously united The weather
was ine, The bells rang cheery the booming OF can
non salued the dawn the star spangled banner waved
from thousands OF mass and flag stas and public edi-
hces the ets OF our cizensoldery paaded, the Order
oil United Americans appeared in full regaa by thou
sands and tens OF thousands OF the heirs of the nesti
mabe inheritance of freedom and independence be-
queathed by Washington joined hands and hearts and
voices IN honorng their benefactor's natal day We
had oanques and addresses and oratons in commemoa-
lion OF the great occasion; and, far as Judgment
could be formed from the seeing OF the eye The hear
ing oil the ear the myriads OF jewellers OF this vast me.
lropols, with one accord combined TO do reverence 10
| the memory OF the Father OF their Country
How many will carry the spirit of this political Sabbath
with them into the ordinary walks OF life Not a few
let us ierventy hope and trust; for in just proportion
our reverence for the memory of Washington and our
observance OF his precepis and his counses hope
OF preserving the integrity OF glorious Union and the
permanency OF our free institutions.
Perhaps the most graceful tribute the day and TO the
man was that paid by the Hon. Daniel Webster who took
the opportunity in his classical address to the Historical
Society," TO cite the example of Washington and to advert
to his deeds, and those OF The gallant and patriotic men
who aided him in the achievement of his coun,rys lib
ery, aloring theme for the pen of the historic
muse OF interest far exceeding augh in Greek or Roman
story.
These most appropriate illusions were received by
the immense audience who listened to Mr. Webster
with deafening applause; and permit to observe, zen
passant that his whole address was splendid effort re-
pete with learning and research--at times beautiful
exceedingly, and eloquent throughout But it is before
the world, and every one will read il and admire.
| The arrival of the English papers, brought by the
Cambria puts in possession OF the whole story of the
Pamerston resignation, far il is known; for there
are some who pretend to say that the whole truth is
yet We have, however, the Interpolation OF Sir Ben
jamin Bell the explanation, in answer, of Lord John
RUSSELL the reply OF Lord Palmerston himself and the
reloinder II would seem that, in accordance with
the decision Of the British government. Lord Pal
merston wrote 10 the ambassador representing her
Majesty near the government of France and directed
him 10 make no change in the existing relations of
the two countries on account OF the coup dfiat of
the I'd of December. The British ambassador, upon
making known these instructions to the French Min
lister OF Foreign Affairs. was assured by that func-
tonary that their substance was anticipated for he had
already been appzed by the French representative the
court OF ST. James that he had received, informally, the
assurances OF Lord Pameron that he entirely approved
of the adopted by the President of the French on
the I'd of December Of this unofficial communication
of the views OF the Foreign Office at home the ambas-
sador complained, having tendency 10 place him in
false position. The cabinet also to have consd-
cred il a step unauthorized by established usage and
the Premier called upon Lord Palmerston for expana
ton. An explanation was given by the Foreign Secre-
,ary his leisure. in which he avowed and justified all
that had been charged upon him. and in return he re-
ceived an ntimation that his resignation would be ac-
cepabe. Such the gist Of the statement made in the
House of Commons by Lord John Russell, the correct
ness OF which is admitted by Lord Pamerston. The
amount OF il all would appear TO be, that the late
Foreign Secretary, in pursuance of his uniform policy Of
preserving the most friendly relations between his
and that OF France took advantage OF the
opportunity afforded by social and unofficial intercourse
TO apprze the representative OF the latter power OF the
favorable sentiments entertained by himself in relation
10 the important measures Just taken by the French
President, and that his colleagues in Office although
they very generally partook OF those sentiments, were
either too prudent too timd TO Them and
demned their ayowa by him The only point OF interest
to an American reader evolved in this discussion is the
following 1t is apparent that the British ministry, who
have closely watched the progress of affairs in France
and that under the most favorable circumstances for OBJ
servaiion convinced that the late coup DEAR of
Louis Napoleon measure OF imperative necessity
and the only one which could have preserved that coun-
try from the horrors OF reign OF anarchy and terror
The most liberal OF English siaesmenthose most favor
able 10 constitutional refom-seem most strongly i'm
pressed with the conviction that the legislative branch
OF the late French government which the President
compelled dissolve, was, in its very nature and
position anarchical, sedous, and aggressive; that il
was upon the very of abrogating the constitution
and that It's longer existence incompatible with the
enjoyment of law and ORDER security OF life and property
public tranquility, peace at home abroad The late
constitution OF France not adopted, nor The
Assembly elected, by the full popular vote the did
not suit and The other did not represent the French peo
been robbed Of the prncple of universal
suffrage by those 10 whom they nifusted their rights
We regret that the President has not given more lib.
eral constitution TO the generous constituency who so
4 freely empowered him TO frame the charter OF their
liberties But good result has grown out OF
the renovation and reorganization OF the French gov
ernmeni--one which we apprehend is not gen
eray appreciated II deserves to be- The colonies
no longer 10 represented and the legislature Of France
will no longer DO degraded by the presence OF negroes,
and their participation in It's powers AID privileges. How
any government exhibiting features so revolving TO hu
mainly and civilization could hope for permanency. we
cannot divine We are in favor OF the extension OF the
principle of representation 10 its fullest extent IN be-
half OF those capable OF appeciatng il but commu
nifty which will voluntarily and freely consent 10 be rep
resented by blacks deserves TO be disifanohised.
This evening Mr. Webster presdes at meeting OF the
lisraR convened in honor OF the memory OF Cooper An
address suited the occasion s 10 be delivered by WIN
Cullen Bryant who will doubtless acquit himself credita
bly inasmuch as the topic is entirely within the
| scope OF his acknowledged abilities.
| Greedy is out with bitter and malignant attack upon
MIR Webster whom he sneers and reviles for "ridng