The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-11
AFFAIRS IN ROPE.
Our London, Paris and Lisbon Cores
pOndence,
&o, &o, 40.
Our London Correspondence.

The War ,oiM Persia-TNe Preparations The
Legion of Honor must not be W0rn-1fore Mur-
ders- Count Waie,oski-The Resolute --FStes at
Brighton, &c.
War, war to the knife, and with Persia. Not only
have preparations commenced here, but the regi.
ments are fixed on to start for India. No doubt
another slice of territory coveted; but should
beware-An,ihu meritO proprium Tui alienum
appetit. Woolwch Arsenal will again be all &C
tivity the storehouses of the Tower of London
rummaged for arms and accoutrements; Mr.. Wyld
on the qui rioe with maps indicative of the right
spot where blood should flow; telegraph Offices get
ting ready and eongating wires in order to report
the pomp and circumstance OF war;" news
papers with their second, third and fifth editions,
and street hawkers vending them, by disturbing
quiet neighborhoods with their stentoran shouts OF
another Glorious Victory" Disastrous Defeat"
&c. Scion les chances de la guerre. Our especial
correspondents will again be called into activity,
and last, though by no means least, there will be
very little chance of a repeal Of the income tax.
Rira cel, qui rira ie dernier II is reported that
5000 men, with 5000 bayonets, are to hold them
The English VS.. the French government. The
latter 10 mark their high sense of his eXertOns in
aid OF these who were the victims of the iuuada-
u0nS IN france, bestowed Cne QeCOrdtlOn OF Tie
Legion of Honor upon Mr.. Alderman Salomons,
the late Lord Mayer, but it has come out that the
former will not allow the worthy Alderman to wear
the decoration, because it was not given for exploits
in the field. What are we to infer? that because
Mr.. SaIomous has not stepped his digits in sweat
and gore such distinctive badge may not be worn
by bim2 Poor Mr.. Salomons Why did you EN-
poy yourself in a mission OF humanity!
We are shortly to have another dangling apOtheo
sis at Maidstone. Dedes Redanies was yesterday
sentenced to death for the murder of the Two sis
ters, between Dover and FokestOne. At the same
sitting, Francis Wallace. charged with the murder
of her child was by the jury declared to be insane,
and she WILL therefore, be left to the Queens most
gracious mercy. Redanies has had, "of course the
full possession of his faculties, and he must be
hung. Lucky Mrs Francis Wallace
First it was said that the British government did
not wish Count Walewsk to be President Of the ap
preaching Conferences; and now 1t is given out that
1t has expressed strong desire that he should Oc-
cury that post.
1he gracious act of the American citizens in send
ing back to our shores the good ship Resoute, con-
tinues aye, increases) to be the theme OF univer-
sal admiration from the maccaroninosed gamin up
to and including royalty. The greediest Of all
the Rreediest OF British urchins would now, be as
sured, share his bread and butter with the first Yam
kee child that might present himself. hs for Com
mander Hartstien and his gallant crew Of officers
and men, why they have met with one Of the most
sincerely enthusiastic receptions on record. Our
newspapers TEEN with accounts OF them and OF their
doings. and of the numerous ho,pitable feeds
winch the shortness Of their stay prevents them Sc
cepting They win return to you In the good ship
Retribution. So, mind you are not back ward in
coming forward to welcome In return the Bnglish
Mr.. Cornelius Grinnell, specially invited by the
government goes 70 the United States in the same
Iast s>aajng Mr.. Frederick Bcale gathered to-
getber near u, 500 Of bis Brghtonisn and London
usual liberality in honor vt 1T bis brthdly quIte
regardless OF expense, he gave 'ooss saccSss,e
amateur operatic performance Of Mr.. j. u. ua"ou
popular cdntafa robin Hood" folow we'd by q da.""
aud recaereht supper The whole and extensive suit
Of apartments (on which the Prince Regent has
lavished such large sums, were thrown open and
brilliantly Illuminated On the occasion The orches
ira, including amongst its performes several noble
Een, baronets and men of distinction was first rate
and most ably led by Mr. Owry, a viollnist OF high
European repute. The ladies and gentlemen form
ing the chorus from the "eite Of this fashion.
able watering place, and amongst those who par,
ticulsrly distinguished themselves were Sir Edward
Thelluson, Captain Dunn, Mr.. Willert Beale, and
the Misses Augusta and Laura Beale. The AN ateurs
were materially assisted by the gratuitous services
of Mr.. ard Mrs. Tenant aud Miss Eyles,
Henry stavely Thaddcus King, in Grazziaui's.
celebrated air, Z" II Baen," from the "Trovatorc.'
| No better proof of the appreciation OF talent
whether Ameri IAN or not) can be given than the
fact that Mr.. Murdoch has been for the last three
months, and is still, drawing good houses at the
Haymarket. Hesers. Blackstone and Chippendale
are also standing favorite there. On Monday Jul
| lien gives his grand bal ndsqut at her Mpestys
theatre. Let US hope that 1t will not terminate
with a similar disastrous result, which last year
eyelled to the ground that noble structure Covcnt
Garden. Albert Smith continues to coin money at
the Egyptian Hall-Mont Blanc Is all the go.
LONDON Dec. l6, 1856.
TIE Neapoiitan Wouidbe Regicide-EIpscfed
Message Of Prcsident Buchonan-fnt,rnafiona
Good Ftciing-W,aiter's I'osition-Cdtie Err
hibiiions Good Cheer al Christmas-d hurdere'
Sfrongied TO Death.
There are many people on the continent and IN
England who believe the insurrection in Sicily and
| the attempt at the lie of King Ferdinand, to be
| emspating from the demonstration" of England
| and France. If such is really the case can only
say that the Neapoliians aud Siciians sttributs
much more importance to this 10 called "denonstra
ton" than we do, for IL is generally looked upon
| here as sham. At all events, sham or no sham,
| no results are anticipated fromit and t is much
| doubted, whether or not any were intended.
The message Of your new President viii not be re
ccived with any such apathy ~ Pierces, but will be
| eagerly read and warmly commented on. Pierce's
| message Is looked upon rs tame and time-serving
The thing that perhaps surprises most Ia that the
Pres ident should allude with such open Qadncss "a
i
rotions Of delicacy In these matters. The prospect
held cut 10 ms Of concord between us and your gov
/ eminent is very well received with us. There IL no
wish nearer an Englishmans heart than that of con
| stsnt amity with America.
| You hs We q rinor that has reached us here that
| General Walker, beng reprdated TOR his condncl
by the Uritft rt,tcs, government, had found fayof
with EngsDd Depend noon II, this Il not the ca ase
| Ever England sympathized With Walker In hi'
| acts cur covernmJ nt would never connect itse
With suci a man. Walker is desirous Of efec ing
| an understanding with the British government, bu
he will not effect his purpose. Gao bsrdly imagine
that this was seriously believed In the United states
but Il IL is, the sooner tie 'mpressioa u removed
| the better.
h LONDON has been full Of country people 70 attend
| The smithneld Club Cattle Show. IL enormity of fa
NAV bc taken as criterion Of beauty and goodness,
am sure nobody could complain. Judges say tbs
show was quite up TO It's average or little above
There was no scarcity of animals TO contend fo
prizes. These were distributed a. usual smongs
| n few nobleInen and gentieme1 who divide th'
honors between them yesrly, the only diherenc'