The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-17
The Entente COrdiale Between France and
England.
From the LONDON Tines, Feb 281


From the LONDON Tines, Feb 28.l
H. then the French do not desire war with any OF tho
neshboiing military empires, what is the meaning OF
hese immense armamenis which crush out all spirit
elasticity among the peopIes We may taks for 9rc,ea
country singuprly well defined, except az the north
eastern hontier and there il borders populations
which are among the most industrious and peaceful in
Enropc. It's people pave become homogeneous, and
state could hope 70 annex any of s provinces with ad
vantage
Il Is in vain to appeal to the French people bchag
Of Europe generally We may point out 10 them the ruin I,
iber interests with which tner present course
iganebt. Those enormous arnamsnts, exceeding what
IN former days wero thought necessary IN war,
checking the deyelopoment of French industry 10 o
ner scarcely yet approciated For the last few years
there pas been un Of prosperity but when hard time
comes the burden induced by tins unprecedented extrava-
gance VIII a, once be felt During the reign OF Napoleon
Ill the French debt has increased more than fifty per
centirom about s22oC 900 about fs40 900 600
ana OF tns increase the greater part Is DUE not 10 the
Russian war, but to reckless outlay during pro-
ionnd peace Tho excess Of expenditure
war and possible that with the present commerciai
saenaon and the gigantic preparations for war; hs debt
may be increased s25 oO0Uoo, Can such state or
things last? Is Ffanc 70 her burdens until ey
,esau In national tos5sc; while Epgllshmen
keeping their debt preserving their credit are
lreDchmen content TO give the generation the choice
between exhaustion and reputation? Ecey argument Of
morality, pilosophy and political economy urges The Fresc
isors ,.s,d % eAeS Mss mad cPe"a'e on the eaa' de-
In the history ofthe last two months have proof Of
cvhzaaon ike ours We are merely 70 return TO the
position in before the lst OF January-f are TO
Be con:ts.ay lia! to another oureche In'pTia ambition,
y oald be almost preferable 10 haze al once and set
lie the question icheiher France is TO remain e disquser Of
Europe or te bound 10 good bsharior BY IN enyof those
about her, The destiny OF Europe in Of the
French people, and they have not abd ated every right
viii which belongs to and diaes man. they win take care
that the ruler whom they have chosen shal shov
respect to morality and public law.
From the PARIS Presse, Feb. 26l
In the Irish press general feeling prevails that COL
son in Italy at hand. 1t be readily conceived that
he Ssc anu, S Ireland Sds % Gay a 50 ~
war Of independence being waged in any part Of Europe
The Entente Cortiiale betwecn England and
the United States.
UNITED STATES SHIP MACEDONIAN
HARBoR OF ALEXANDRIA EGYPT, Feb. II, 1869.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ
AS we were coming out Of the Bay of Smyrna in Octo.
Der last, we found her Britannia Maestys steam sloop
Curacoa bard and fast aground. Captain Levy imme
da!ely sent boat along sde rendering ship and as
sistanceo get her OF, which accepted We came 10
anchor got out hawsers and made fast to her he
Curacoa) in order to accomplish the object our men Ia
bored hard at the capstan much that they parted
hawser after hawser In the meantime the Turks French
and Russian steamer, to lend their aid. They in
conjunction with ourselves ugged for hours but all to no
purpose They left her they found her. with the ex-
ception of tightening her. but not with Captain Levy
and this ship. We the FIRST to assistance
and the last to eave but not until had accomplished
the work undertaken. Captain Levy that something
must be done, other means tried other than bad heen
order 70 get her eli, and last he knocked
his cabin bulkheads and brought heavy cable from
caps,an through stern capstan
'manned the bars on board of both ships; and this
way We got her oil. 1t s due 10 Captain Levy A. d.
Havrell Esq, first Lieutenant say, they labor
ed with untrng zeal and energy; not anything was too
much for them TO undertake. and in winch they were
hCnrd The mar
too, are worthy OF much praise for the manner in
which they worked, and for the aacry and delight with
which they oceyed all orders. All fc interest in
the natter and in this way succeeded. Sir it would
have done your heart good 70 have been present
The captain the Curacao stated the facts of the case TO
bis government thecorrepondence which have annexed
followed Sir, have stated the facts in tho matter as
they occurred and as our papers have not made any
mention OF them have taken the first opportunity send
you copies OF the correspondence asking you 70 giyo
apace in your excellent Journal.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Navy DEPARTMENT, Dec 15 1855
srE-I have the pleasure 70 transmit here Gnh copy
State by Lord Napier conveying the thanks OF her Mies-
tvs government for the cordial and efficient assistance
rendered by the captain and officers OF Macedonian 10
her steam soop Curacoa which had grounded on
shoa IN the Bay OF Siny rna ia October last LAM req
p'Sau gDpP Y 0Dsqont sSy sTrvan Isaac roUc
Macedonian, Mediterranean squadron.
BEE BxTASsIc MAJEsrY's LzGAfoN
WASHINGTON, December, 1868. I
sRl am directed by the Earl of Malmesoury TO con-
vey to you the thanks Of her Majesys government for
the cordial and ecen, assisapce rendered bv the can
tain and officers oil thee United States soopof war Mace
donian TO her Macstys steam sloop Curscoa which
grounded on shosl in the Bay OF Smyrna the month
of October last The Macedonian anchored close TO the
English vessel and did not afford her the most
zeaious cooperation until she got aloat. Nay
request that you will have the goodness convey to the
Secretary Of the Navy expression of the grateful sent
ments OF her Majesty government, and accept the assu
rance OF the high consideration with which have the
honor to be, your most obedient humble servant,
NAPIER
The Hon. LEWIS Cas-, Secretary Of state, &C.
Affairs I'm China.