The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-17

Lord PalmeFstou's presence still continues to b
Of the most interesting subjects OF speculation,
and general conclusion seems TO DO drawn, that
the Enplish Cabinet would not-just after its long
and r eauept counciis-hsve despatched its most Inn
portapt member to the French capital, unless mat
fers OF tire gravest consideration were on the tApss
His pcpulsrty at rome, and his high reputation a.
tie French court, are 700 important circumstances
to be left out OF sight; and the almost ostsntions
evidence given, by his residence at the English en-
ba sy that business, ard not pleasure, ID his object
~ especiay observed. The skilfpl manner in which
Lord Cowley has acquitted himself during toe dis
cussion OF the Eastern difficulty the reserved blt
digRited character OF tae man, which has rendered
him personally so acceptable u the Emoeror, not TO
menicn tue fascinating qualities Of the Fog ish am
hsssadress which make her the prime favote of the
court, rs well leader OF the beau monde OF Paris,
are ressops Why the greatest decacy would naturally
he observed by Lord Palm srston in any mission now
devolved upon him. But everything in Germany
wears so ominous an appearance the resistance
:" to death Ia mai fest the pst OF Russia the
affairs OF Spain art so complex the policy OF Ane-
rica so uncertain, and the necessities of vast mo
notary disbursement 30 unmistakeable, that it Is
quite Ineligible that the presence Of one whom all
England b as marked "a the " coming man should
be viewed with unusual interest The secrets OF such
conclaves are, Of course, Theoretically sealed, and
not even "our own correspoL dent" may apply
listening ear !" but il ia certain such cOncaves
hourly held, and their mysterious deliberations
cannot, in their result, be long withheld from pub.
lie curiosity.
The intelligence contained In the New York
HEEAID N to the result Of the Ostend conference,
Sex ms to have taken all parties by surprise, and
we're 1t not ourced with 20 much for nality, be-
heye the general feeling would be one OF incredu.
lily. There are parties 70 sceptica as roundly to
assert its imposzbility, and wl0 believe they know
enough of the Emperor's mind to declare that
be win rever consent to the alleged Cuban policy Of
the United States Others again soy that the chaotic
confusion which the year 1855 will witness, will
throw al former principles into state OF revolu.
top, and that II the possession OF Cuba by America
will at all tend to render affairs less complex,
France erd England may not gainsay it. Ali agrce,
However that the subject seems one too delicate to
be decided after Mr.. Soule's fashion Of taking the
United States money or mttimus-leave Cuba
kicked out. Only think Of such indignity to
graz dee Of Spain!
Great dsquietude is felt in Spain respecting the
Spanish ship Soberana ahip Of the line which
has not siuoe been heard Of. Her captain, it is
said, protested against her putting to sea Oh &C
count Of her being out Of repair, but was obliged to
obey the order given him. The French Amoassa-
dor is negotiating with the Spanish government for
the establishment Of Geographic communication be-
tween Madrid and Paris. Az to the resignation OF
Espastero, such declaration is looked upon as
mere figure Of speech. He has &c ided majority
in the Cortss, and the Queen, according to par
lismentary government, can appoint no other It
sprobable that the Duke de Ia Victoria only waits
for this formula to be observed before initiating
such measures in relation to manufactures, sgricul
turs commerce, means Of communication, crecit,
DC, a. may justify the overthrow Of the Sartorius
admir- istration. II il high time the political ball
should be opened.
The arriv ais from America in Paris are constant.
All the best apartments are eagerly snatched up by
them, and plice paid which terrihes the ordinary
foreigners. The English have long since coded to
them the privilege Of high payments, and as from
tie reluctance shown by the propretors of the mary
new houses which are in progress Of erection to
admit of their being let furnished, the number Of
these accommodations becomes daily more circuu,-
scribed; and as the rich Russian families which
might have competed with them are now, Of course,
out the question, 1t seems as II Americans would
soon be the only foreigners OF importance inhabit-
ing the Queen of cities. Mr. Webb, the great house
ployment with Americans is as three to one. Re
ports were at one time prevalent that the Expedition
Unirf,stHe was to be postponed. but have no rea-
son to believe such measure vas ever for mo-
ment contemplated. The most energetic efforts are
being made to finish for the suspicious occasion, the
more prominent works, and already tie Place du
CaT0usel, where the new Louvre Is employing 80
many handa, begins to year more orderly appear;
levelled, and repaved; the gigantic scaffolding is
gradually teing removed, ana the exquisite SYM
metry and beautiful concentrations Of the new
building brought to view. The ne street Of the
Ryoli or rather its continuation will soon be flush
ed, and perhaps some Of the workmen who have
hitherto found such ample employment in the city,
may prove ambttioue OF labor Of more exciting
Character hey nd the frontiers.
Our .eather is . n'fAnnge Of dense fog, deep snow
ard delugiIg sleet. BERTHE.
PARIS, MONDAY, Nov. ~. 1854.
Heessant Pre- occupation Of the Emperor Nth IT,.
Afairs of the War-His Sympathy tcith the SAT-
ferings of His TSoops--His Subtle Policy Work.
ing Out its Ends Objects Of Lord Palmerston's
Visit--D Disqualification ,cith Lord Raglam's
appointment Of Wounded Officers in
Paris from the Battle Of Iskern,ann PROJECT of .
Great Wester~ Loan, &C., &e.
The Emperor is lncessantiy occupied on the sub
ject Of the war. Marshal Valiant, the Minister Of
War, sees him the first thing In the morning, and
s his last yisiter at night. His Majesty is pere t
master of the most minute details, and woe be to
him who neglects or slackens in his duty just now.
He has publicly notified that ere this the army At
the Crimea has been doubled, and he has written >
letter Of thanks to those who have been strugg Cling
against such fearful odds in which it is easy to
that he pcurs fourth the warmest sympathies Of his
soul What thirg it is to be known to have o kind
heart And with this conviction in mans minds how
differently will his words read from those Of some
royal personages who esconced in the prestige Of
hereditary descent know nothing Of the people but
by hearsay There Is not man Ia France, what
ever his political opinion, that doubts the Emperor
in this respect His whole heart is with his suffer
ing SOLITARY, and the year 1855 will not pass
over without his person being there to. General
Csnrobert has carte blanche given him to reward
distinguished merit on the spot, and coate gu,
c6te, the whole military weight Of France Is to b
thrown into the scale, rather than this enterprise
shall fail As the details Of the battle Of Inkermann
become more and more ascertained, perfect fury
of zeal is let loose even the sneerers OF the
first empire, who have been hitherto Struggling
their shoulders, half CONTEMPORARY, .. the mere
brushes (battles mscalled.> tist have taken place
are fain to confess that the affair at Inkerma1n il
totally unprecedented. 1t is true that the general
ship does not escape most severe cricism but tae
nature Of the engagement, its erceness, its sstound
ing inequality, is obstinacy and unmitigated bar
bari.y, are admitted to be utterly unexampled by
any Of the most formidable passages In the greA
wars Of France.
It seemed really to require some startling