Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-02-03
THE SPIRIT OF REVOLUTION IN EUROPE.
Correspondence Of tho National Era

THE SPIRIT OF REVOLUTION IN EUROPE.
Correspondence of tho National Era
LONDON, Jan ~, 1854.
The strikes continue, with little variety, and,
it may we'll be believed, with no advantage to
either side, in a contest where victory to either
would be defeat and loss, and the continuance
of the struggle only prolongs the less critical
position Of the combatants. Persons observant
Of political relations cannot help perceiving
the connection between this intestine war flor
such it is) and the antagonism Of principle,
which agtates the Continent and threatens to
burst into a universal fame Az yet, it only
exhibits communism or socialism upon limit
cd scale; but, in nature and spirit, 1t is iden-
tical with the utmost views of democracy. As
far as IL goes, it is in unison with the insnrrec-
tionary objects cherished throughout Europe,
and tends TO aid the revolutions now held to be
more nearly within the right Of Italy, Hungary,
and Poland. Communion goes for something.
Turkey afforded refuge for the Hungarian fu-
gitivea and they are now strengthening Its
ranks with skill and valor. England allows
an asylum to tho exiles of all countries, and,
though oonstitutionally modified, the popular
cause acquires new force from the circum-
stances and the Mazzinis, Kossnths, and other
refugees, gain support highly important to
their designs. In short, Preston is virtually in
alliance with these men and 30 is the Tenant
League of Ireland, though not SO directly and
even the bread riots in Exeter and other parts
of Devon is on ingredient in the cup now APP
parently preparing to convulse the Old World
When maccaroni failed Naples used to be-
come prey to it's lazaroni; and we may de-
pend upon it that the want Of bread, gradual
~ approaching to famine, must generate that
discontent which is dangerous to established
Governments. 1t is all very fine for wealthy
Journalists to utter the cockoo cry of how
much nation il willing to endure for its priv
ileges and honors; but half n million Of starv-
ing people, added to million and more who
are suffering sore hardships and privations, do
not sympathize with these commonplaces, and
are not to be persuaded Of the glory Of sacri-
fees preached by those who have very few if
any sacrifices to make. For England in it's
present and prospective condition, the argn-
ment is worse than what is simply called nom
sense; and for ireland, what is there denomi-
mated humbug Empty stomachs have no ears
for such rubbishy sentiments; and however
the advocates Of free trade may affect to ridi-
Guile and laugh at the charge it is nevertheless
true without impugning tho system in the
slightest degree,) that the jubilation on carry
ing the measure and the millennium-like prophe-
cies by which it was supported, have, according
to the invariable consequences of reaction, caus-
cd the existing disappointment to be more severe
~ felt and, we may say, resented Such il the
state of the country when conjured to bear
many additional burdens and yet the most
sanguine, who are gifted with common sense
and foresight, cannot hide from their vision
the chances Of results in great troubles great
suferings, great perils, and great changes.
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS WAR In THE EAST.
Correspondence of the National Era
LONDON, Jan. 10, 1854.
War, with one slender chance of peace vet
remaining is now recognised az mora immi-
nent and imposing, Turkey has issued orders
for carrying on hostilities in every quarter with
the utmost vigor; France has called out her
half years military CONSUMPTION; and England
is straining every nerve to add to the efficient
force of her navy The Western united fleets
have sailed into the Euxine leaving only a sin
gle ship each at the Golden Horn, and all the
Russian vessels have been ordered by their ad-
miral to seek protection in the harbor Of Sc
bastopol, and may therefore be considered in
a state of enforced blockade
In word, it may be explained, that France
and England are taking substantial guaran-
tee for the accomplishment Of what they deem
their just and righteous demands; and therefore
the Car, however chafed, ought not to take il in
dudgeon. In point OF fact, his ambassadors
have not been recalled from Paris or London
and, as far as we can understand, they pretend
that they have no instructions how to act under
the "rnforeseen "foreseen" circumstances.
Does Nicholas, then, Mt last pause in his wick
ed course
The Sultan has, opportunely, secured and re-
inforced the adhesion Of Servia, by conferring
old and granting new privileges 10 that impor-
tant province, "a an oil but independent tribu-
taryto Turkey.
It is stated that Schatnyl has been supplied
with arms and means to oppose the Russians
more strennously in Ciroassia The Asiatic
accounts are still dim and contradictory.
Postscript - Epening The news Of a serious
battle, and the issue OF operations very success
full on the Turkish part, appears TO be corrob-
GRATED from 80 many quarters, that we trust
there can be little doubt OF its truth. A Paris
letter states that sham falling back ON Kali
afat lured the enemy on TO these strong works,
and allowed Of n movement to take them in
flank, and defeat them with great loss This
would confirm our information respecting the
military skill OF 0mer Pasha, and show that
we had not (see former letter. been misled as
TO his emnence rs a tactican Circassia re-
inforced Persia rcconciled TO England and
Turkey, the lower Danube about 'Matschim
bravcly held, and Sebastopol block AIDED by the
allies and five Turkish ships Of war--these are
certainly fine CLEANS OF Sunshine on the Just
cause
SCAN. MaG.-A London letter Of the / 9th of
January, received in this city, says:
"The Queen Of Spain's baby princess was
ceremoniously baptized two days after its birth,
and the Madrid intelligence OF the 5th gave a
feicitous report OF the well doing of the mother
and tho robust condition Of the child. But,
alas Geographic despatch TO Paris, Of the
9Th, announced its death, which, strange to
say, considerable number Of people anticipa-
ted There is indeed, an idea aAoat that the
climate of Spain is unfavorable 10 royal or
demi-roysl children, and that the atmosphere