Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-08-25

ror ever, thing appears to be going on prosper
ousy. The great complaint made against Lou
is PHILIPPE was that he raised large revenue,
but made no public Improvements, appropriating
much Of it for the eggrandizement of his own
family. The present Emperor is making i'm
provemen,s every where. The most expensive
are those undertaken to carry out the designs of
his uncle. He furnishes employment for the
people, and in so doing gives a stimulus to all
kinds of labor Business of all kinds Is said to
be in most prosperous condition The Empe
ror has proved himself man of great shrewd-
ness, and whenever he has decided upon any
measure, he executes it with energy. His pow
er is indeed arbitrary, but if he exercises it for
the best good of the people. they ought not to
complain, after having voluntarily given him the
power Their past history shows that as ma
ton, they have never rightly appreciated the
benefits Of a free and republican government,
and having again by an overwhelming vote es-
tablishe the Empire, ! trust 1t may be lasting.
good understanding seems 10 exist al present
between the Cabinets of France and England,
and as nations they ought to have nothing TO
fear from each other. United, they may bid de-
fance to the rapidly increasing power Of Russia.
Wherever have been on the continent |
have found the people very temperate in the use
Of spiriiuous liquors. have no recollection OF
having seen single person intoxicated They
make an Immense quantity of the ordinary wines,
which are but little, if any, more expensive than
cider, aud to my taste full as sour. OF these
they drink freely, but they never intoxicate. 49,
Wherever have had occasion to pass over the
ordinary roads, have found them in most ex-
cellent coalition. They are often paved for miles
in succession, the remainder being thoroughly
MAdamized The railroads are well built and
managed with such extreme caution that per
son rides upon Them without thought that any
accident could possibly occur. Their average
speed is not over twenty miles an hour and they
are very punctual to time, but have none ofihose
jars and graiings so frequent on our roads FROM
stopping a train too suddenly. In most places
the rail passes on the same level as the highway,
but at every crossing, no matter how little the
travel may be- bar is placed and a man station
ed there constantly to guard It. Whenever a
train passes, he stands before the bar in as stiff
and military manner as a corporal on drill AT
all the stations there are numerous attendants
and so closely do they look after the passengers
that it would be difficult for person to get into
wrong car. The fares are nearly as low as
with us, but they charge extra for all baggage.
The cars are entered from the side and are diyi-
ded into apartments containing only two seats
like the front and back seat to couch. The
construction gives better support to the bach
than ours, and are easier, but they appear more
exclusive. Wherever a railroad passes near az
old town. it not only brings to Il travel aud bust
ness, but introduces a modern style Of building
in its vicinity, which forms beautiful contras
with the old settlement. Every where except II
Italy have found the officials of all descriptions
polite and attentive, and in Italy small fee is
sure guarantee Of cri'y. k.