Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-06-24
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OF StatcS teeiullB Will u poPui"so
that of the United States Of America, ana our
land of the olive and of the vine would become
the paradise Of the world. Genoa and Venice
would arouse from the sleep of centuries, with
renewed commercial vigor, between which and
the limited States we should have increased in
tsrco,rse by lines Of steam-packets; and even
the seven hills Of the eternal city, so long the
abode of sloth and tyranny, would feel the
effects of the modern resurrection, and once
more be made conscious OF the tread oil man,
elevated By the soul-inSpirins principles OF pa,
triotism, liberty and progress, CainlasHiaS would
bc drained. malaria banished, from vast tracts
of fertile soil, which would he once more
made tributary TO the support oil tee'iIHs
millions while railroads and telegraph wires
would form a network over the whole fehih-
sula."
As the Doctor painted this brilliant future
for his . Dear Halio," his large. dark eApre>-
sive eyes almost gave off electric sparks III up,
as they were, by the fires OF his imagination ana
Soul.stirring aspirations. We hope Tor his sake;
as well as for the sake Of his countryiAe;i anu
the rest Of mankind, that his iotlie>t hopes
may be realized. But we must confess that 70
our mind, the chance for its fuliilincnt looks
very remote and gloomy.
The interest felt By our foreign population
in the war in Italy has caused two new papers
to be started. One has been commenced by
the French and is called LEp0Y"e, and
is edited by +. Farsenr. The French or
gan here. lie lourrjer 4 Flutes fMis, has
lost much Of the vigor impaired TO it by
Gaillardet; Arpan, and other early controllers ot
its columns. For some time it has tried To
steer Il middle course between French lmpcri.
alism and ltepublicaniSm without giving salts
faction to either party. And several ~iruitless
attempts, without adequate means, have been
made to start opposition papers 10 it. The pre-
sent effort. it is said. is to be made with better
hopes of success. The other paper has been
started by the Spaniar'iS, and is called III Of-
riicmte, and is edited by .AnSclmo dc Ia Portil!a.
1t ought to be called The East instead OF
the West. rs we suppose is columns VIII be
chiefly filled with eastern or European war
news.
The Italians differ some as to the modes OF
demonstrating their sympathy. Some z" Ill
for sending out emigrants in Il United States
vessel chartered for the purpose. rs 4 mum
Der Of cXileS wish to return to regain posses
sion Of estates Of which they consider they
were illegally deprived. Other Italians. head
cd by NJ. Botta. think il best 10 remain in the
United States, collect all the money they can
and send it ever for the relief of Italian sol
d;crs and their families, who may sui!cr by the
war. They have all united, however, IN Il
grand musical demonstration to come oil to.
morrow forenoon and evening ii the Academy
of Music in aid of the Italian funds.
The first performance will embrace Il gfaad
matinee, in which Madame Lagrange will sing
the Trovatorr, assisted by other prominent
Italian artists. In the evening the Pollnto
will be introduced by Madame CortcSi, To
which, other attractions are to be added 10y
eminent Italian performers; including the sing
ing Of the Mar,cil!es hymn by Parodi. y
crowded house is anticipated.
The Italians have but Il single newspaper IN
New York, the Echo" which is very well con
Quoted. 1t is likely that a considerable mum
Der of Italians Will soon leave for Italy headed
by DR.. v; Il considerable number are
largely engaged in business, and cannot con-
vcnlcntly quit the country.
Before this letter can reach your readers, the
telegraph will probably place you in possession
of three days later news By the Persia, giving
the subsequent movement, made by the
bclligcrcnt>.
We commend to Your notice the highly in
~tcrcsting letters from Consul Harris at S!lnoda,
Japan, and from IN officer Of the United State
Steamship Powhatan on the difficulties in the
way OF rc-introducing Christianity into Japan,
in this mornings ''lIcrald.' and also 4 letter in
the journal OF Commerce of to-day from the
Rev. Mr.. Wood, chaplain Of the Powhatan. CIV
ing an acc0un: Of his school OF adults ut Nasa-
Sauka, Japan. These documents deserve the
careful consideration Of all religious communi-
ties who contemplate sending missionaries Ia
these wary, intelligent and apprcciatlvc hca-
thcns. Mr.. Wood must be Il remarkable man
and has demonstrated that those who are To
follow his footsteps, in Japan, must be able
men and as wise As scrpcnt>, aS well as good
aud patient men.
We have had frequent falls of rain, with Il
cold atmosphere within 4 few days; but the
weather to-day looks like clearing mp.
1t seems that Harrington "A"S 'iicorsc
Christy, who was not long since c%njCincd by the
court from playing in any theatre in this city,
or within 100 miles thereof on complaint of MIR.
Wood under agreement TO that effect, violated
the injunction, ard was Yesterday fired $50 for
the same, and committed until payment should
be made.
Mr.. Edward Bclnap has published a card in
the New York papers in which he denies the
charges of the Union Bank, preferred against
him.
10 ?. M.-Sincc closing the FOREGOING, the
Pcr>ia's news has arrived. The substance Of
which will have reached you by telegraph before
this is received. You will perceive that her
intelligence fully confirms the victories obtained
over the .Austrians bv the Allies.
Another battle had taken place between a
division of 30, 900 .iuStrians. and Il strong force
of the Allies, not far from Milan, and the former
were again defeated. You will perceive that
the Derby Ministry has been defeated 10y a
decisive majority, which will result in the
reinstatement Of the liberal or Wing party.
Lord palnerston with Lord John Russell. may
into power. The former in a late speech,
advocated an adherence 10 the alliance with
France. TiDoa.