The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-24
Our London Correspondence.
ALBEMARLE STREET, PIoCADILLY,


The Eastern Questionable to the SuAan-Ihs
ism and Popry-Ihe "Irish Brigade"-IHe
Chinese RebelkOn-Rail,cays, Iaegraphs, Ttea-
tres, &c.
The last dispatches from the East send US tidings
Of the Cars intense indignation at the Sultans
fusa to comply with the demands Of his satellite,
Nenschikoff and informs us also, that he ordered
large detachment Of his land forces to advance by
rapid marches on the Moldavian frontier of Turkey.
This looks like business, and we understand, more
over, that orders have been sent to our Mediter-
ranean fleet to hold themselves in readiness to sail
from Malta to the Dardaneles As respects any po-
stve information, however, as to the intentions of
government with regard to the Gar we are still as
much as everin the dark and like the rest of the world
without, we can but conjecture on the future That
Nicholas has great itching to revenge the affront
by war there can be no doubt; but perhaps he has
caution sufficient still left to prevent him from draw.
ing himself the hostility of England and France,
which he will unquestionably have to encounter if
he persists in enforcing his claim by The con-
sequence, of course, would be to involve Europe in
general war; and think the Gar himself will not
be anxious to precipitate SO disastrous result
Already has Omar Pasha large army of veteran
troops ready to defend the northern frontier of Euro
pean Turkey and it would take no long time for the
French to send an army to reinforce them, and SO
efiectually oppose the advance of the Russians by
land while at sea- it is well known to every one ac
quanted with the subject that the fleet of that coun
try, imposing as it appears, would stand no chance
whatever with the British in matter OF fact naval
engagement Wan, therefore, in spite Of present APP
pearances and the Cars threats, seems on the
whole still unlikely; and, certainly, if it should be
the case, shall have to attribute it quite much
to the indecisi0n and backwardness of our own
first instance, firmly and positively expressed our
determination, at all hazards, to stand by and sup
port our old ally the Sultan, Prince Menschikoff
would never have dared to bully and browbeat him
sent however, is no longer the time for deberation
and negotiation, but for downright action; and if
warts in any way to be prevented, it will be So not
by diplomatic cleverness and tact, but by showing
the Gar that we are prepared for the worst, and
determined, cie Ct arms, ii necessary, to maintain
the integrity and independence of Turkey. Too
long have we played into the hands Of Nicholas too
long allowed ourselves to be made his catspaw and
tool. We must now show that we are Independent
OF him. and can ourselves, even unaided by them,
pursue an independent line Of action.
On Friday night last, Sir Charles Wood, the Chief
Commissioner OF the India Board treated the House of
Commons with speech five mortal hours long, in
which be gave labored account of the history OF our
transactions with India, Of course mentioning all he
thought suitable, and emitting whatever might be
disagreeable but saying little very little, to the
point In fact his speech dispassionatey considered,
was SO bungling and Ineffective that it might very
well be classed in the same category as his memo
rable budget Not single one of all the enormous
abuses-judicial, financial, or agricutural-which
have so long disgracefuy marked our Indian policy,
did he attempt to reform; and really, all that ne did
ing body, to make eighteen directors do the bust
ness of thirty and to vest the power in the crown Of
appointing six Of that body, together with some
suggestions respecting the future disposal of their
As.sln kI,ol
ton Of the functionaries sent out for civil purposes
and the admission Of natives to inferior Judicial
offices. This is all, or nearly all that Sir c. Wood
proposed; and verify he might have said all this
in five minutes instead of five hours Indeed, as Mr..
Bright very properly observed, he might just well
have left tie matter wholly untouched, as far
CARDS all the good that such measure is to do to
suffering India. We trust, however, that there is
still some spirit in the House. and that it will not
consent TO renewal OF the company's charter,
without insisting that this body shall set itself Sc
riousIy to the task of sweeping away the chaos of
abuses that prevails in every department of their 60
yernment, and fairly beginning to do what they
have long professed-to rule the people of India with
view to the prosperity and welfare Of the native
population and not solely for the purpose of filling
their own pockets by extortion, plumber, and total
exhaustion of the of the soil. The debate
was continued last night, and is again adjourned.
The Caffre war has now fairly come to a close,
much to the satisfaction Of the British and Dutch
Settlers and though Hottentot banditt still prowl
about, and murders are now and then committed on
the frontier this was only to be expected at the close
Of so protracted struggle. The inquiry into the
causes of the rebellion is going on, and the good
of the Governor in making it entirely open, and
among the people whose conduct is under investga-
ton gives great confidence to all the well disposed
in fact, these frank and fearless proceedings have
already produced most beneficial effect the pub
lie mind. The browning event of ALL however, is the
arrival of the constitution, which, we are happy to
say, promises to be panacea for all the colonial
.,t1
pears to be satisfied with its provisions. Long may
it be these peaceful, weldeservng colonists are
again troubled with the aggressons Of such ma
rauders-such murderous enemies to civilization as
tie Cafires
Archdeacon Wherefore, the brother Of our trac-
tartan Bishop of Oxford, has just published book
in which he advocates 'the real presence or, in
other words, the doctrine Of transubstantiation
maintaining also that the Lords Supper is a sacr
fee, and ought to be offered daily. Now this is no
thing but rank, rampant Popery; and though such
doctrine will certainly meet no encouragement in
the House OF Commons, it would not be difficult for
him to introduce his SYSTEM bit by bit, if he could
but get q convocaton. 1t is certainly matter for
congratulation that the government have SO firmly
set their faces against the establishment of this
body, which unquestionably would prove death
blow TO sterling Professionalism in the Church Of Eng
land.
These potcntates Of our iron roads, the directors
have lately had a severe lesson taught them respect
ing their responsibilities, by verdict OF manslaugh
ter brought against the Chairman and Superintend
ent Of the Southw stern Railway for fatal accident
wiliuly caused by their own negligence. This is as
il should be- 1t IL high time tina. the principals
should suffer; for while subordnates and minor Off
cias have been mulctcd and punished, they have too
long escaped. OF course we shall hear more of this
matter for though the Coroner issued his warrant
for the immediate apprehension of the Hon. Mr.
Scott, MP, and Mr. Beatte, it il quite possible that
their proper punishment, OF years Imprisonment,
viii be got md of by some qurk or scheme of the
lawyers. Nevertheless, whether the punishment be
really inflicted or not, these magnates will be taught
10 mind what they arc about-taught to feel that
they are responsible both in their persons and pro-
pelty for the lives and general security of those
whom they undertake TO convey from place to place.
and whom. also, they have deprived of all means of
travelling, except by their own exclusive mode of
conveyance.
A splendid example Of submarine engineering has
just been presented by the establishment Of an cleo
trc telegraph between Orfordness, on the coast Of
Suffolk, 10 schevening on the Dutch coast, direct