The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-12

saved the Russian protectorste sboshsd the Dauubs
sweden brought into closer alliance With the Western
throughout Europe have been the results Of that
getc policy OF which Lord Palmers,ou was In 80 high
degree the representative
SEN Of which Lord Pamerstons has tax
different view from the French Emperor and enforced
It's opinion With ysor which bears but little resemblance
admitted that the British government
right and that the French took different view through
imperfect ACQUAINTANCE with the merits OF the question
The Russians who had ceded the Danube wished 1,
tain the shore Of lake opening into Il, proceeding 10
which the British government fatty refused TO conss1
That the matter regulated in accordance with its wish
e. shows how fully eli the Powers consideration, al
med the justice Of its views The Of the Dsnubisn
Principaes of still greater Importance It has been the
opinion o; the British government, in common with the
Porte and the viennese Cabinet, that the union Of
Moidayi. and wslachia would be dangerous 49,. 70
question also about to be regulated in accordance With
British opinions unless Indeed the sentiments expressed
by Mr. Gladstone encourage other powers 70 rocece rom
the engagements they have taken In the Persian and
Chinese wars cannot be doubted that LORD
has endeavored to uphold the honor OF this country and
who shall say that he has not been success Hera has
been restored by the Persian Court and IL likely that
influence ct Tehoran will tor the future De suncient
to prevent the recurrence Of any noste p,y Inc re-
suits OF the Chinese campaign have yet W learn but
We may hope s course which has been as yot 30 IA
vorable will end with the establishment OF closer rea-
tons with the Celestial Empire, ana 'aa! IN few years
our steamers Will ascend the magnificent Yang tse and
adventurous tourists ner IN peace the most secluded
towns Of the interior we need not SPEAK on Me
ia sufficient TO remind the country that British torca Is
encampcd on Indian ground larger than any which has
been sent to dependency by any European nation
Among the first acts OF the government will be to
provide government for the empire which Lord Pamers
ton has been mainly Instrumental in saving With regard
10 dome tic policy the services Of the government have
not been small, The Premier was never man who was
supposed to study TO care about law reforms and
his and The House Of Commons to their work.
he has passed the last two sessions measures OF such
importance the Limited Liability ACT the Probate act,
the Divorce act together with q number OF measures
far above the average of ordinary years
Yet within the last few months there has been-t Is
useless to deny ia dminuton of his popularity. This
easy account for lord Palmerston, triumphant
abroad successful and bonored at home great minister
almost dictator has not been able to withstand the sins
influences which tend to lead every public man into
fayortism and jobbery The Premier, must repeat,
has been very Ill a6visedsdvised to his own ruin in
spec, to many Of his recent appointments His Rishops
may indeed be OF pety and good intention but how
il that they have been chosen almost universally from
the narrow class Of arstocrstc clergy More than
OF his military appointments has been excep-
tionable But the CHIEF error was the introduction
of Lord Canrcarde into the Cabinet. All the late
Premers friends agree in thinking thai this act more
than any public measure contributed TO his overthrow.
Throughout the country, IN all ranks OF society and
both sides Of both Houses was felt as puoic scan
dallas outrage on pubic feeling. has been fol-
lowed by other appointments less dsgacefu though
less prominent OF which shall probably hear more
Nor be denied that the spectacle lately exhibited O.;
members OF the aristocracy fastening with kind of ra
pacy minor official places has done much to disgust
large class Of people These gross faults not
crimes they were bunders-but we must IN Justice add
that they cannot be weighed against the great services
which lord Palmerson has rendered TO the country He
found weak, and has left powerful he found carry
LETT triumphant over that State and over its enemies
three great countries Of Asia lie has administered With
the internal Affairs OF the kingdom IN spite OF their
great and ever increasing perpexty His long life has
been spent the service OF his country and the last hroe
years have been the most brilliant par. Of it, he lays
down power amid the regrets OF many even among those
whose votes have overthrowu his Cabinet.
from the London Times, Feb. 2a.l
We have now before Us The pententai sheet In which
England submits to envelope herself by way of expang
the offence Of receiving an insolent despatch As
CHASTITY and thin cooriess devoid OF substance aud
destitute OF outline robe Of penance ought to be-
Lord Derby has positively not one accession of strength
since the days when be repeatedly declined the offer
OF power for wait Of men. He has not man more
than he had when be informed her Majesty that, wha:
the inherent goodness OF his cause he had scarcely
statesman Of his side. All that can be said is
tina. he has kept his flock together, praise common TO
every refugee lowest place wherever
has free play. Either these gentlemen have immensely
risen in the scale o: creation, or England has immensely
sunk II she accepts her new rulers without remonsan
We ale reminded however, that this is a moral CUES
ton; ray more is affair honor where al ordinary
estimates out Of place ana where grain OF dig
nifty worth than snipoads OF utility or genius.
better TO retrieve our hoaor with France under the au
spices Of Derby, Dsrael, Mamesbury Peterborough,
buwer Iyon, LORD John Manners, General feel and the
rest than 10 founder with bankrupt character under
Pamerston Clarendon, Sir Cornewa LEWIS, Sir George
Grey, Sir Charles FOOD and their colleagues We have eX
changed intellectual for moral greatness, and can afford 70
part the false glare Of bold aud constructive ega
uon five only say tina, we have not pocseted an at
front For part, mos, deyoutiy hope that our
Ministers will not have 70 encounter the same trial as the
last that scoundrel viii rg az English grenade or IRE
an Fnglish revolver at the Emperor for the next
lwelvemonih, that Waswsn will hcnceiorh con-
tent himself with suggesting topics 10 some
fifth rate English paper, ana that the French
colones may ind foe worthy OF their prowess in the
interior Of Africa We should be glad 10 Lord Der
bys political path laid with the soitesi turf, and cleared
OF all the dangers thai proyerbsy lie IN the course OF
statesman. Yet, at the best, have serious
mgvnss We far more sure OF our loss than OF our
gain IN the exchange we have jus, suffered. Grant
that there something low in political abty, and that
the present gain OF moral worth such to dispense
with those vulgar appliances.
Nor IL be forgotten that this Is practical world.
Parliament, after performing grand act oil faith IN the
imoaion Palmersion and Lis coleages, will
cess-in pleasing thrill o: selfcompacency Ii will see
Britannia holding the balance, wherein falmerston
and Clarendon Kick The beam while Derby,
honor descend with native gravity But the grandost
spcctarles weary in time, and the interchangeable malice
and ingenuity Of politicians are sure TO raise up new ques
tions in which old will be forgotten and intellect
expediency and such hard things more hold sway.
When this Ia the case-when comes 70 India, TO China,
10 REFORM 10 the consotato OF our laws
dozen other subjects impending over u.s. remains 70
he ascerained whether the new Ministry viii bold their
own-to use the vulgar slang OF secular politician
against the old Mere mortal worth, nthe shape OF
grand national pcnanoe. will not count long against eher
commercrl political utilities will be considered, too,
that the sacrifice performed the virtue exhibited aud
the honor acquired previous 10 the new Ministry, aud by
the act Of inauguration. So, before long we shall
all be brought round 10 the old qucstOn-Nhat 70 be
doueS And the Statesmen who this meet TO the
satisfaction II the public viii be likely TO carry the day
There may be urgent demand for the India BILL and
China may be resigned e the PenIotenares on, there
wha, will lord Derby doi Lett 70 himself be vorld pro-
badly do what he hA done before rotten borough
old corporations Irish bshopricks aud nuisauccs Of ali
sorts first rubbish heap. But will be co TINS
Op the great question Of the year Lord Derby will have 10
consult followers. ana doubt very much whether
e vii be able TO h the convenience ~ those old
h,led gentlemen and the Opinons Of wings, ideals
Itles by whose disssusion alone be hold power.
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