The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-15

Our lssnasa Correspondence.
LONDON, Nay 5, 1858.
Summary Of the Latest Foreign Meas in Ewgldmd-
The British Macy Birmingham and its Irdds-
The Penal Code of Fsames-- The Paintings IN the
Gallery of Louis Phaippe-Lasnch of a big"
Steam~-1 Theatres, Irade, Industry, and Arts.
From Odessa the electric telegraph informs us
that Prince Menschikoff had arrived there that
morning. Turkey supported by Lord Stratford, re-
fused his ultmat1m. The rest of the Russian EN-.
bassy are expected shortly TO leave Constantnople.
From Paris we learn that the Duke OF Genoa will
leave that capital tomorrow for London. The EN-
press Of the French has sent 900 reals for the poor
Of Gacia The Lucifer steam corvette. Of 220 horse
power, was launched at Rochefort ON the 25th inst
At time like the present, when there is more
than probability Of our being engaged in war in
the East which will call for the most vigorous exer
tons the part of naval forces it is quite natu
raj for Englishmen, seeing the wretched mismanage
ment OF all matters connected with navy, to feel
very anxious as to the figure that we shall cut in the
great game so soon, in all probability to be played
in the neighborhood Of the Bosphorus We do not
deny that we have brave officers, and sturdy able
courage, to withstand and defeat our enemies as
heretofore; but to say the truth, we have no conf
dence in the reigning powers-those important func
tionaries whom it devolves to that all the
sells in the service sea-worthy, well built, and
properly adapted for the duties on which they are
sent well to direct their movements when they
arrive at the seat Of war; We have confidence we
say. And why? Because for years past the Admit
rally has been like cobblers stall, where botching
and mending are done in very inferior style, and
x,1oh
adopted either to the construction manning of
our ships; and we verify believe that, whatever takes
pace-war or peace-the same system Of jobbery and
ttleness will be allowed to continue to the end of
the chapter. This is not as it should be in great
naval country like this; and should be glad to
little of the Napier blood transfused into the veins
| of those who manage affairs at the great house in
Whitehall. We have all the materials of in our
| dockyards; but we want the men--we want vigor Of
preparation and talent to direct; and lacking these
we shall, it is feared tarnsh the laurels that have
been won by Howe, Nelson and an Exmouth
Prince Menschikot appears, has at last fairly left
C0nstantinople in high dudgeon that his bullying de-
mands have not been acceded to. The ambassadors Of
France and England, the Prussian Minister, and the
| deavors to bring about a reconciliation but the
Cars autocratic staggering representative, persist
ed to the close in his demand for the immunities of
the Greek Church, and this not being granted he left
the Porte the I'D ult. What the result may be is
| still in the womb of time but this may be allow
ed to say, that we have confidence whatever either
in the cautious wisdom ~ Of the court Of ST. Peters
burg, or in the assurance lately given to all the Eu
ropean courts-nor do we think that the naughty
Gear will tamely submit to the modification of re-
fusal from . power that he is anxious to make a
creature of his own, by fair means or foul. Right
of nations, indeed! What does Nicholas care for
that it interferes with his own ambitious projects?
| No, he is prepared for all consequences and ere
long We shall see, though too late how much better
would have been to be rearmed and ready for the
fray, than at the eleventh hour when all the mischief
has been done, tardily to send few halfmanned
ships to the Mediterranean. Verify and indeed,
there can be but one opinion to the pusilanimous
rather be said neither to have any foreign policy or
to boast of any foreign minister at ALL and we are
confirmed in this opinion by the refusal of ministers
last night in both houses to give any explanation as
to the measures that had been would be adopted
in this crisis. Really, we had thought far better Of
the principles and talents of the hitherto manly and
liberal Lord Clarendon, who processes to direct our
foreign affairs.
AL does not appear quite coaleur de rose with the
new cabinet Of Holland, which, as every one knows,
is OF coalition character and the Thorbecktes seem
quite resolved to oppose them toothandnail, main
tanning tie principle that the restoration by the
Pope of the Roman Catholic episcopacy is purely
ecclesiastical affair." with which neither the crown
nor the cabinet has any right to interfere. If this
matter be tried in the chambers there little doubt
that the opposition will be left in decided minority
for the ultraconservatves Of Holland are also ultra
Protestans, and will never consent to sanction any
| permission OF the attempted papa aggression. As
ment measures is concerned it cannot with any
sistency be offered by the Thorbeck party but it is
more than possible that by intrigue and diplomatic
fnesse they will succeed in getting parties into the
chambers who will not be very nice as to the manner
Of efecting it, it they can only GUST the ministers
from office. Meanwhile, it is reported that French
influence was employed to bring about the late
change of administration, and that the same in
auence is employed to support the new cabinet. We
trust this is not the case, and that the Van Holl
ministry will prove its independence for after all
it is not BY words but deeds, that it will stand fall
Louis Napoleon has determined to proceed with
only portion Of his death punishment bill and we
find that has been accepted by the Council of State.
It provides chiefly the penalty of the parcide, for
all attempts against the life or person Of the Emperor
and DEGREES death against all who similarly attempt
the lie OF the imperial family These are all the CAPT
| tai provisions and go it now appears that after
threatening to make even the expression Of political
ment has rec0iled before the burst Of indignation
which greeted the project and it has been With
drawn So much for the present defeat of tyranny;
but we apprehend that restless jealous tyrant like
Napoleon will not rest content with its rejection but
will bring it on again and again. until he thrusts it
down the threats Of the enslaved French. Well they
deserve all they get for their passive endurance Of
| the insoence OF their new Emperor StOrk
There has not been for many years in Birmingham
such immense activity as has been manifested in this
| busy hive OF industry for the last few months.
Foreign orders are constantly arriving and in many
trades it is found absolutely impossible to execute
them with the required rapdity. The iron trade has
been somewhat checked by some large failures, but
the jewery and glass trades as well as the plating
and fancy trades, are remarkably brisk, and there
seems to prevail very good understanding between
the workmen and their employers the former having
demanded and obtained rise of wages. An evident
sign OF the prosperity here mentioned is the forna-
ton of several companies, in which considerable
numbers Of the workmen have taken part-and we
hail with pleasure one class in particular-feehold
land and building societes-which will enable the
operative population to purchase land and houses in
the neighborhood where, in future they may reside,
instead Of in the unhealthy lanes and Obscure streets
wherein they have SO long lived in squalor and
wretchedness
The splendid gallery of Louis Philippe has just
been submitted to the hammer of Messrs Christie e.
Manson, and the sale concluded yesterday, having
altogether realized somewhat more than f3S, 900.
The collection comprises great number of paintings