Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-11-03

poria view, then, the settlement made aftor
the battle Of Waterloo is TO be thrown 10 the
winds, and the map Of Europe reconstructed
n accordaace with French interests and under
Frcnth control, France being now in the po-
siiion Of the Dominant power and England hav-
ing little more TO do than aid the purposes of
her new ally, and check rs she may and can,
any extravaganza in the details. Il is France
iha, holds at will the destiny OF Europe, 10 her
own opinion, or a, least in that of her ruler.
1t is TO be remembered that Constantinople is
even now virtually held by French army, and
that the Turkish power, as independent Of west4
ern control, is broken forever. This fact opens
the whole regiUn now under the sway of Ma
homedanism, to the fee and active play Of Eu-
ropesn diplomacy and Of European arms-a new
battlefield, perhaps, for the great powers Of Eu-
rope. And even il no great and sudden poit-
ica revolutions are 10 be expected there, tho
war has already prepared the way for new
development, throughout those vast countries,
Of the energies Of European commerce and en-
tefprise.
And in Europe itself there are, as before in
timated, plans and hopes quite variant from those
of the French Emperor. A letter from Dublin
in The Presbyterian, alludes TO them in these
terms -
| "Should the antcipaiions so generally en-
teriained be realized, and convulsion spread oyef
Europe, arising out Of this war, in consequence
Of the ,rampled 'natioualities' rising to assert
their freedcm--should Italy. Hungary, and Po-
land, rise for independence, and should the Po-
pes faiuiiy in regard 10 Sardinia and Spain.
like that of Ferdinand Of Naples in regard 10
his own subjects lead to the asserting Of politi-
cal and ecclesiastical liberty the moun-
tains be thus leveled, and the valleys filed
and the way opened for bringing Christ 10 the
gospel 10 the people. there is happily prepara-
tion for embracing the opportunity. 1t was not
SO when the first Frenh Revolution shook Eu-
rope and osertufnihg the thrones of civil des-
pots, made the Pope captive and an exile
France was infdel. England and Scotland
we're asleep Ireland was dead. Over Euro
pc there was not voice 10 wake the dead to
spiritual life. Il is otherwise now. Hosts
from all these countries are painting for the mo-
meni when the door may be opened. Silently
has the machinery been prepared every where;
and il the fhouIent came, even America would
send over hands, actuaied by clear heads and
sound hearts. 10 work IL.
/ If Europe is thus 10 be opened, the Gospel
10 have free access to the people, and a new
display Of Christian sctivity upon the scenes of
iis ancient conflicts, soon 10 be commenced
then Western Asia must be equally accessible,
J and free preaching soon circle the globe
Whether such is to be the course Of events |;
or whether the nations are long to be dashed a.
J gains, one another, and the truth to be held in
bonds Of affection and iron; ; or whether every
/ ones hopes arc 10 be disappointed, and Provi-
, Dental Developments that no one dreams Of, to
staEtle all people,-on any suppostion, j. is the
Christians duty to watch the progress Of events
! as under the control Of infinite Wisdom, and to
! trust and hope in regard TO the result as deter
! mined by Infinite Love. The young are COM
J ing forward into life at time when the aspect
Of the world is rapidly changing and the field
of Christian activity presenting new calls, and
: opening in new directions. As your day is,
youthful followers Of Christ may your strength
: be. BE strong, and quit you like men. Let
not the little goings-on around you-the pursuits
of the idle and self indulgent. the love of sordid
gain, the sirifes Of local and temporary parties
I -engross hearts intended for far nobler impul-
\ ses Than these can furnish, or employ at once
and cripple energies that might help forward the
: delverance Of a world that groanelh and suffer-
I eth together until now.-N. Chronicle.