The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-24
Perennial Intelligence.

Araonest the distinguished foreign vsten political
literary and scientific who ct present sojourning tn
this country the most lena rkAble unquesonably The
Risht Hon. Robert Love- Vice President of the Englsh
Board OF Trade. Although this gentleman had been little
heard Of IN England previous hs election for the
borough Kiddermnser about five years SINCE he had
not the less taken active part in he political dscus-
sions Of the previous dozen years. powerful writer
accomplished statistician and uncompromtng ad
vocate Of the modern doctrines Of progress
trbuted efficient aid 10 the agitation and final set
uement Of the Corn Iaw1agitaon than did Mr. Love- BE
was who fret made Of the saying that Free trade
fixed fact" and In This conviction he abOred zea
lousy and untringiy for s accomplishment. The ar
cles which he contributed to the London Times this
subject for long period furnished anonymously,
and such their merit that they wereusuaiy inserted
the editorial columns Of that paper On Its being dis
covered that Mr.. Lowe their author, propositions
made to him TO continue his labors OF the
regular editors Of the Tines but having made up his
mind 10 visit Australia, he declined this advantageous
offer. and set on! for 81 dney.
Here he remained for several years, PARTLY engaged Ia
the practise OF his profession barrer, and partly IN
ether enterprises. Ills commanding talents ECON gave
him great local influence and he disogushed himself by
his advocacy OF the rights oi tie coonsts in opposition
to the narrow minded and mistaken policy which, a.
that lime, dictated all the measures of the government
Mr.. Lowe belongs TO what Lord Brougham called The
school Of bit by bit refcrmers," and being q man OF
eminenty practical Mid, un!nfuenced by visionary
theories local preucces, the services which he
dered TO the colony eIe him to be considered OF liz
greatest benefastors During his residence In Australia
he drew up several statistical reports It's condition.
and prospects, which attracted marked aten
ton, and obtained for their author commenda.ons
from some OF the leading statesmen in Parliament On
bis return to England Mr. Lowe induced by his ad
mirers TO stand for the borough Of Kdderminster for
which place be has continued to SIT in Parisme; vycr
since Hi. first speech the House was istened 10 with
breatbess interest for the uncommon ability and sound
sta.esnsnlike views which Il disclosed. Every one
asked how came TO pass that a man OF such emil
nent talents could have 80 long remained In OBJ
security, ard sup prise was Emanifested when,
after brief probation in the House, he was appointed 10
high post in the government Mr.. Lowe belongs TO
that class Of practical statesmen which, of late years. has
substituted IN England the political thearists who SO long
mismansged and complicated It's affairs. Tho late Sir
Robert Peel and Sir William kolesworth were the first
types OF that class and Lord Carlisle Mr. Loweand Lord
Stanley son Of Lord Derby amongst its ablest living
representatives. Were the English Cabinet composed
entirely OF Ike these, should have infinitely less
trouble with our own diplomacy.
The resignation of Lieut.. James 8. Bddle has been
cepted, to take effect on the 25th o. Sept.
Lieut.. George T. Sinclair has been ordered First
Lieutenant to the steam frgate Wabash, q. New York.
Mr.. Samuel P. Armstrong the newly appointed United
States Consul for Aatamoros, was in New Orleans the
18th nst and intended 70 leave that day for his post
ARRIVALS.
From Charleston, In steamship James Adger-Mrs King
Mrs Bulow, two Misses MeI-aren MissMarshaI. Mrs
Graves and children. Mrs Appleton Mr. Roper Master
Gleason Backus, Gibbs, child and servant j La.
rem, Mr. Mc0wen, A Gibbs, Mrs AcLaren Bre,e
From Savannah, In steamship Augusta-B Westfedt Gle.
ment Flint and lady, Miss Gould, o'Neall Haines.
A Il Smith, A Colby DR. Valera, VIM ii Volum George Da-
Wis w Smith, Jno Lane. Wilbur and lady Shils.
tone, W Doody-and Is in the seerage.