Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-18
MR.. soULE.

In various English papers received ny .he
Europa, there are accounts Of q rumor" " that
Hon. Pierre Sonle had been killed in duel
with the Duke of Alba, with whom his son had
previously fought. But after looking carefully
into the subject by all the lights before us, we
are convinced that the rumor ID vague and
irresponsible; and, we will add, we regard the
fact as improbable At the termination Of the
contest between young Soule and the Duke Of
Alba, explanations were made, and a reconcile
alton effected.
The Marquis Of Turgot has been rewarded
by Louis Napoleon with higher rank in the
Legion Of Honor, for has chiyalrous conduct in
the affair.
POLITICAL MAGNANIMITy.--The New York
Tribune says that the Administration seems to
be turning Wing, as it observes among other
late combinations by the Senate, that Of the
appointment as Consul to Bolivia Of Mr..
Rainey, who was an active Wing in the late
Presidential canvass, and, with the assistance
Of funds from the National Scott Committee
published a campaign paper at Cincinnati in
aid Of the election of Gen. Scott The Tribune
adds, that if the Administration designs to in
dulge itself in the appointment Of Wings, it
begs it will give general notice Of the fact, 90
that all may stand an equal chance.
But we do not think the editor Of the Tri-
bune will act wisely in cherishing a single ray
Of hope, in consequences Of this precedent. His
political principles, position, afnties, and aver
sions, are known, even as far south as Wash
ington.
The FANATIcIsM or TEMPERANCE SocIE-
TIES These societies began in the United
States and were slowly and reluctantly APP
proved in Europe; but they are among the
established institutions of many countries at
present A late number of the London Daily
News comments upon the decline of drunken
ness in the higher classes in that country, be-
lieving it to be especially true with regard to
this vice, that in changes of society the preva-
lent vices go out at the lower end
" Half century ago, Mr.. Pitt was known
to be killing himself With Port wine, and no
body spoke or thought of the catastrophe in the
way we should now If such thing were hap
pening. Ministers and M. P's said foolish
and mischievous things in public. and were
merely declared to be drunk. Gout and other
diseases consequent upon excess were 30 preva-
lent as to make old people now wonder what
has become of them. The spirit decanters
were brought out in the evening in middle
class houses, and the wine merchants bill was
an annual expense to the shopkeeper which
few wonld think Of now. Half century of
improved cultivation of mind, Of expanded
travel, Of multiplied amusements and, not least,
of partial Introduction Of lighter wines, has
prodigiously elevated the personal morality Of
the higher and middle classes"
EUROPE The present aspect Of affairs is
thus concisely presented to view by the New
York Tribune:
"The news brought by the Europa exhibits
no important changes in the position Of the
Turkish question. On the Danube the armies
are quiet in winter quarters, though there are
reports Of movement by Gen. Dannenberg to
ward Kalefat with a view to expel the Turks
from Lesser Wallachia. The allied fleets have
not entered the Black Sea, on account Of storms
now prevailing there, it is said, but more prob
ably for want Of orders. From Asia there are
frontier, butnothing positive enough to enable us
to Judge as to what the truth in in the premises
Meanwhile the Western diplomatists continue
to negotiate, and the Russian Government to
prepare for vast campaign in the spring.
The Scandinavian Powers are also making
ready for the worst In England, the Ministers
have again postponed the meeting OF Parlia-
ment- u shrewd measure on their part for they
could hardly hope to survive the first fortnight
OF the session. o. all the horizon there are no
other signs Of peace than the timidity Of the
Western Governments. They desire quiet at
any cost, but there is nothing besides their de-
sire to make peaceful settlement possible
~ Uncle Tom is as successful on the stage
rs among novel readers. 1t has produced a
wonderful effect in all sections OF this country
THr PROTECTION or THE COMBINED
PowERs--The New York Times says:
@The Turkish official bulletin Of the late dis
astrous engagement at Sinope must touch the
pride Of England and Of France. After re-
hearsing what has taken place--how the Turks
were attacked and destroyed almost TO a man
the official report proceeds:
"tIn this engagement, the losses were very
great also on the side Of the Russians. The
steam frigates OF the friendly nations Of Eng
land and France brought here ITO wounded
who were attended during their passage, and
at Sinope, by the English and French surgeons
for which service the staff Of these steamers Of
the friendly Powers have been especially
thanked. In the midst Of this battle, there
CHANGED to be an English merchant ship, lined
with copper; and, although they hoisted the
British flag, the Russians did not pay any at
tention TO il but sunk her by firing at her. Onc
Of the men belonging 10 this ship was killed
the rest together with the captain, were
brought here by the Retrbufion.'
There is melancholy irony in the first OF
these scntences-espccially in the record Of
thanks addressed to the staff OF the friendly
Powers for using their steam frigates TO bring
home the wounded. And the respect shown by
the Russians for the British flag, when hoisted
by the English merchantmen, IL very pointed
ly recorded. Turkey may well exclaim--" Save
me from my friends, and win save myself