The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-08

his in hct, hardly possible TO exaggeatethe general
anxiety which y felt in regard to Europe at the pre-
sent moment. Never since 1898, did the signs Of the
times seem more ominous, and what, to the English
mind, occasions grave reflection is that the disturb
ing elements exist exactly where the old game Of
French domination MAJ, perhaps once more be played.
which constitutional government has been psroded,
with king-regent in whom it has no confidence, and
boy king IN expectancy, is In anything but desi-
rabls state. In Spain the Cortes is suspended sise
dsj the Queen her censOrt and their court, are alike
despised and condemned, and everything portsnds .
coup Getat. N Naples, where another Bourbon
reigns, the kurat party is actively intriguing and
aging. Poevis whose suferings have been blazoned
10 the world by the able pen Of Mr. Gladstone, the
pres Chancellor of the Exchequer in England has
agaiA seen enduring the harshest treatment, and
compelled to live on mere starving gittanoe It is
understood that n. de Aaupas, the French ambas-
sador, has returned to his post; but not till an
amount Of disgust had been excited that will be with
'htons compelling parties to take shelter in place
Hke Nisidia 60 notorious for its known nsalubrity
and lack Of decent accommodations, that hardships
Of the most intolerable nature had to be endured.
Since Mr.. Hamiton's case is that Of Mr. James Car
bose, an American citizen, who was not permitted
although his Consul guaranteed his good be.
havier.-to land at Eessina, and the com.
therefore unransacted. Then, there NJ Buggo, for
whom the offices Of his embassy have been entirely
without avail. NJ. Buggio is British Ionian carry.
ing on business in Naples for public conveyanoes,
and it seems, that while returning from Leghern the
usual vise refused him by the Neapoltan consul
His occupation u.s. therefore, at end and the large
capital invested in his business reduced to mere
nominal value. At Rome, where there is . talk of
removing the French army Of occupation, state OF
mind Ia known to exist to which sleeping volcano
may be fifty compared. The question Is, how will
the French be forgiven the somewhat singular part
hey have lately been enactng? II - known, how.
ever that the ssrictest regard has been exercised
throughout Rome that the feelings Of the inhabitants
should never be outraged, the greatest punctualty
u all monetary transactions has been observed, and
the military has confined itself rgidly to its proper
duty Of projecting order and tranquility It is gene
rally believed therefore that the soldiers Of France
will on the whole, leave no unpleas ant trace behind
them. II must be remembered that they have al
ways in Italy admirable foil in the conduct OF the
Austrans whose very name in central, no less than
IN northern Italy, is detested and as 1t is impossible
that any independent ebution can ever burst forth
without ts coming Immediately in contact with
Austria it is probable that the former good services
OF Imperial France will be remembered as q set of
against her late republican coercion.
The name Of Garibaldi whose deeds during the
siege Of Rome were so famous, is once more become
familiar in mems mouths, as if, while storms are
gathering in the horizon great nomenclatures carried
with them some strange charm. The poor, and most
the gates of the Eternal City, to have led life Of
romantic hardship. It that after the siege he
collected some four or five thousand followers and
attempted to fight his way to the Ad 1i thus
The last ray of Italian independence. Watched and
logged by the Austrians, he contrived to make his
way TO the little republic Of San Marine, where many
Of his followers resigned their arms, the republic
gagiDg to make terms for them with the Austrians.
Terms were made only to be broken. The men were
rendered prisoners many of them shot others logged
and rent 10 Nantua. Garibad himself, with about
800 followers Ieached the Shore and by the aid Of
some fishing boats made for Venice. The night be-.
feAded them, but as morning dawned, the wind fell,
and two Austrian steamers were seen. Escape was
Of fno oIyono
sank !; only two reached Remin. in one of which
were Garibaldi and his wife, whom no entreaties
could induce to leave her husband. The little band
separated for better protection but the fatigue and
water at the door Of peasants cOttage his request
WAS granted, but while he lifted the draught to her
bps she expired. Both he and the remnant of his
band were then hunted through the forest like Wild
beasts, and few survived to tell the tale. Garbaldi
himself, under innumerable DISCUSSES, found his way
through the Austrians and finally arrived at Genoa,
subsistence, till other times-and such may not be
distant-call him into stOrmer life, as captain Of .
nerch amman trading between China and America
y is said that poor Ugo Bossi the priest " no
tured and sent to Bologna, where the papal
authorities literally peeled the skin from off the
@ e reh a
Of this kind should, after the lapse Of five years,
Suddenly be revived, and found to be interesting,
cannot but be considered as sgnifcatve indications
Of feeling which, like some under current, may
hereafter sensibly affect events to which, for the
moment they may seem to have no relation. II it
were no. that France, with an army in the highest
state Of equipment and discipline, with all power,
dvil and military, concentrated in one hand, and
that hand that Of the descendant Of him who died
1t st. Helena, the exile Of Europe; if it were not
That France thus stood in the midst OF lettering
governments and tumblng thrones, such things as
these could have little or no Importance But that
she does 30 is great fact, and no political eombna-
hon she may make prevents serious men from keep
ing their eyes upon It,
The Italian opera, for which such great exertions
have been made to resuscitate, is adorned on every
representation with all that beauty and toiettes the
most rarissantcs can effect. The majesty of France
perpetualy honor it with its countenance, habttues
frequent its stalls its boxes and elevated seats
alike desiring and determining to be pleased. But,
The truth is undenable, this brilliant focus Of
A. ha al BY the way y, Norma does not find
not note but to make one sigh for Couvellier. Nor
can "Luca di Lammemoor " be adequately sus-
tanned by Nine. Frezzolinc. The most liquid higher
notes that ever issued from the throat Of the most
charming and finished songstress cannot compensate
FOR such utter effectiveness in those middle and
lower tones which are, TO cantatrce, as the base
to the pyramid. A very effective debut, however,
has been made by III. GraZani as q baritone, appa-
renty fine young man, Of considerable promise.
Gordon, too, is there, undoubtedly charming, but
hnguid Mario is, OF course, always host; and
Albon with that wondrous organ-but somehow,
HE extreme obesity of this last parsonage, and the
Act of her fine voice occasionally exhibiting symp.
toms Of and tear sets the world longing to hear
the young contralto, Signora Amadel who has so i'm
pressed the London musical circles with her capa.
bilty OF rivang Albon at her best. So, altogether,
the Italian opera is rather dull.
PARIS, Dec. %, 1853.
1ns English and French ARisnce-Vacilat,ou of
Engiand-Lord Palnerston's Reignatios--Hs
E6sef in Paris-The Battle Of Sinope-Rumors
of BG!tles--Attituds of France--Ge PiGcc's
Msssags- Fashion, &c., &c.
II is not easy to describe he very uneasy state of
ceiling which still continues to prevail in regard to
the bona character of the English alliance. The
s]owness the vacillation, the papable lack OF any.
thing Like heartiness, exhibited by the English min
haxy, would have long since reused the mind of
Tranee-always sufficiently inAammable-had the
STATE Of the press been such as TO give free scope to