Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-08
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
FR0M0UR RLONDoN CORRESPONDENT.
LONDON, MARCH 16, 1854


LONDON, MARCH 16, 1854.
IL adds q good deal to the satisfaction, and also
to justice, as respects posterity, that the ap-
preaching war with Russia is to be ready-money
war, and to be paid for by the people Of the gene
ration that engages in it, without causing their sue
csssors to be taxed for that which they had part
in This, however, is only one side Of the question
for som. of the French papers say that, the war
being eltered upon to prevent certain consequences
which vrould yitally affect coming generations the
expense attending such prevention should be paid
by those who will be benefited by it, In fact the
Engli sh are going to war npon the ready-money
syste m, the French upon the credit one
We will not venture to decide the question, for a
good deal may be said on both sides; but we prefer
the former mode and think have stated that the
great bulk Of the English people regard the more
usti6abe and are better satisfied to it, upon
the ready money plan.
ready money war is certainly novelty, and there is
. sort Of independence in manfuy taking the burden
upon shoulders and vndicating at the expense
Of pockets well persons, the rights Of an
oppressed people, and thereby securing to them still
nober and happier condition of society Engshmen Of
the day are not satisfied with giving hard knocks
and leaving unborn taxpayers to meet the expenses of
the fray We think it would have been /" merry Eng
tied upon the short-reckoning plan. There was some
thing like military alacrty and courage in the prompt
bold manner in which Mr. GLADSTONE enunciated his
financial scheme. He marshaled his figures with the
cooness and precision trust, will be displayed
by their respective commanders when the English blue
Jackets and red coats marshaled against the Russian
fses1 and armies II appears from Mr.. GLADsTosE's
statement that there is about million and half of
Surplus which may regarded permanent and
available The increased expenditure will be about
four millions and quarter. There is therefore, making
the most of it. about three millions provide for and
ths the Chancellor without any hesitation proposes
raise for the year by adding fifty per cent to the income
tax the addition to be thrown upon the first half of the
financial year. There justice in this arrangement
for it is fair that when the privileges and rights and de-
fence Of country at stake, every should pay to-
ardS the oxPenso maintaining them in proportion to
Tie stake which he has in the country and the income
property offers the only frem which that result
oan be obtained Again. the income tax is essentially
tax although lately INDUCED in during time of
peace and again, it is tax which has the pleasant
recommendation that strain it you will there is not
any thing added the Of collection This with
alteration in the stamp duty bills of exchange which
assmiates domestic and foreign bills comprehends Mr.
GLADsToNEs brief and adequate budget-the first war
budget of Queen VICTORIA.
If we are to have war; the first blow will very he
struck British troops fast arriving ut Malta to be
from thence immediately transferred to Constantinope
The first division of the Baltic feet has sailed and steamed
away its voyage and the of its departure will be
long remembered by those who witnessed it. 1t was
probably the most exciting that has taken place
since her Msjssty's accession.
The question now seems to be how will Sir CHARLES
NApIEns feet be welcomed by the Baltic Powers? viii
crowds Of cheering Danes and Swedes line the Shores
ID -.k..I ~ ,h
marked dissatisfaction There politicians here wbc
say that the appearance of the feet will be the signal for
Denmark and Sweden to throw down the gauntlet to
Russia join with France and England whilst others
argue that exactly the will take place. and that
the entrance of the British feet the Categate will
combination Of Russia, Prussia, Denmark, and Sweden
against the Western Powers, and that the Scandinavian
ports will at once be closed to fleet depending upon
them for shelter and for necessary provisions
This would certainly place the British at great
disadvantage Swedish ports closed Denmark would
follow her ncghbors example, and then, shut in the Bal
tic by the rghtful batteries at its mouth, and assaed
suddenly by the combined naval forces Of three enemies
thcre would remain desperate work to be done even for
sir CHARLES MATER. This is certainly extreme view
ofthe cage and which disposed to enoran
but yet is held by great many very cautious persons
The present conduct Of Prussia and Austria mystic
rous; they BOTH however, may bo waiting only sec
whether France and England be in earnest-a fact of
which we think, they will have absolute demon
straten We Of opinion that Russia well rs the
Allied Powers will act upon the principle that those who
not friends our enemies, and thus compel,
should the contest be entered upon the whole Of
EuropcSo take sides Turkey appears 10 be exceedingly
jealous Of Austria and will not allow her troops 60
tho Danube for the occupation, temporary of any
portion oe European Turkey The suppression Of pr-
watering tas been much discussed lately and nearly oil
the daily papers have taken part in suca discussion and
they difM Gnly in the mode Of suppression.
One Of the most remarkable signs Of the times is the
perfecs calm with which the English people regard e
preparatons for We believe TINT the very great
majority Of the nation would, year ago. have looked
upon the probable approach of war the greatest
laUity that could have befaen them We DO not think
that at present their detesaton of var has diminished
but thoroughly do they convinced that the war
upon which they about to enter iust and neces
gary one that We say with perfect truth we have not
met with single individual whose opinion is worth hay
ing that docs not desire the preparations to be
carried with the utmost dispatch and to the greatest
possible extent; would any be satisfied with
peace with Russia which did not guaranty in the most
explicit terms the integrity and security of the Turkish
Empire the REIMBURSEMENT OF injurious treaties which
Turkey has been compelled enter into the opening
The Dlask Sen to the flags and the of all ma
iions and the repayment of the greater part il the
whole the expense which England France, md Tur
key have been put TO-