Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-31
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1t needs not that we should look back-at the hsto
~ of the pas twelve months to remind our readers
of the advent of "hard times" Unfortunately, the
knowledge of this fact has been TOO feeingly forced
Upon the community to leave any in ignorance OF It,
But we have reason to be thankful that, people,
we have been blessed with health and the promise OF
abundance and that there is now the prospect OF bet
L. of no
LOUIS NApo1EoN-In spite of prophecies and pre-
dctions of speedy downfall, accompanied by asser-
tons of present weakness and unpopularty, recea
events have clearly demonstrated the strength OF
Louis Napoleon's government in France and the con-
hdence reposed in it by the masses of the people.
The loans recently called for have been subscribed
instantly, and in amounts many times greater than
the demand; the Subscriptions having been made IN
sums ranging from fifty dollars upwards, generally
in small amounts as evinced by the fact, that the
subscribers to the recent loan number between three
and four hundred thousand
The pocket nerve of nation is exceeding y sensi
tive That first becomes sensible of any premonitory
symptoms Of weakness Instability in the existing
state of things, and it is certainly favorable omer
when the body of the people willing to cast in
their fortunes with the government as is now the
in France. 1t is gooc Indication of prosperity
and wealth that they rapidly meet all demands
made upon them and by becoming stockholders ir
the public finds they may be said to have given
bonds to avoid and discountenance any revolutionary
movements, which, by deprecating stocks, would
lessen the value of their property SO invested.
What things may happen on the theatre of Eu
rope no man can tell but certain it is that since
the death of the Emperor Nicholas, Louis Napoleon
Is the Of the tmes-the real leader Of Europe
Russia has immense resources-trrrible powers o
endurance, and great military Skill welded by t
despOtic head but for such hea1 to WELD such pow
er, requires will and energy almost superhuman
We presume it admits of but little doubt, that ever
the iron frame and powerful mind of Nicholas, yield
ed under the terrible pressure of government an
the coroding cares incident to his position, for h
WAS indeed Russia. The war most probably short
ened his life by the anxeties and over exertions
enailed. We question if the new Emperor can Fl
his fathers place. Nicholas had for long years bee
preparing for this and his whole power was highly e
fectiv.. Can it be made more so by the less able an
less energetic Alexander, crippled as he must be- b
q blorkaded coast, and ruined commerce On III
contrary, Louis Napoleon rises each day into
stronger position, and assumes commandn
attitude. France pours forth her resources to me-
the emergency. Austria is frightened and dare n
yield to her Russian proclivties and even Prussia
held in check, while all the minor powers rapid
being wheedled or, in measure coerced into the ami
Russian league, in which they can have no intere'
nor occupy any higher position than as the tools
agents of Louis Napoleon or Lord Palmerston.
1t is evident that the British government is a
ready Jealous of the expanding power and infuen
of its ancient enemy, and not little distrustful
the good faith Of the French EmpeIcr, and we cam
but think that the tremendous naval armament Ike
in the Baltic, has deeper meaning than mere di
play. One-thrd the force would suffice for all II
ends which it has yet answered there, or seems at
likely to answer, the blockade of the Russian por
1t really seems to have precautionary object, defe
sve as we'll as offensive, and to be intended quite
much ny way of a SAFE guard against friends as er
mics. With the ability to concentrate such for
IN fifteen days, IN the British channel, any atemI
at invasion would be almost like madness, while
the same time the possession of power sufficient
command the and cut off the French forces
other guarantee against bad faith, for much as m
be said and sung about it, the allies don't flu
trust each other.
o. The latest accounts from Portsmouth bring
intelligence that D. D. Fske, ESQ., the Mayor of Il
city, is down with the Yellow Fever Mr., Fis
like the amented Hunter Woods late Mayor of
sstes city of Norfolk, has been at his post, EXERT
himself bravely and manfuly to alleviate the distr