The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-01

family, of your city, DIR. Martin of the survivors
the Royal Charter: and Mr.. Fnnee, who comes
| special mission, en- roate 10 Panama
| Our London Correspondence.
! LONDON, Nov. IL, 1852
En9ldnGs Position The Continent and in AL1sria A.,
american Dinner in the ClyThe Schiller Celebration
British Interests in Central Amerca--The Trade Of Ans
rola and British Col,mJia-Inqaes. Me Dad Of the
Royot Chdrter-Commands in Stednasaips-A Neral Re
nantscenee Of the War aoiA AnaaIcd-l Inauguration Of
the Lord Aayor-TAe Great Eastern at Southampton
Commercial Chances Of Building the Big Ssip-A Hos
| piiai at Southampton General CITY Henss dc
The aabsorbing topic of discourse in town the
settlement of the Italian question: and the complications
likely TO arise with France of the Spanish Morocco diff
| fcuity.
England, always jealous in her policy, OF keeps
eye out for number She feels herself threatened
opposite her stronghold at Gibraltar. She evidently
not like the aspect of affairs regarding the occupation of
the African coast opposite the key of the Mediterranean
Lord John Russes eyes evidently open this sab.
| ject as well as those of his colleagues in office.
The public look forward with anxiety to the coming
European Congress, when is understood the question of
the Ithmus of Sucz will be discussed which will certain
| ly bring forth something.
Notwithstanding the jealousy existing home affairs
between England and France, they united SO
China is concerned, and they will jointly, there is
doubt bring the barbarians to their in dis
tant quarter
In the great dockyards OF England the utmost
activity prevails, launching vessels and putting
old ones in commission. The navy Of England was
certainly better footing than at the pre-
sent time and the most efficient squadrons are scat
tered over the face Of the globe. Neither the
coast defences neglected by the War Department.
The rifle corps all the kingdom being thorough
l, 80
militia not wanted in the enrolment pryaies Of
some OF the leading men OF the country
England is doubt right to put herself In state Of
defence against INVASION but her fears imaginary they
simply excuse for making increase already
vast maritime armament, to avoid unpleasant inquiries
from nations In this she has certainly succeeded
We do not forget the time when knowing SO well as she
did that the Russian speedily drawing to close,
she made such prodgous efforts to increase the efficiency
of her naval power and how she found herself when peace
signed, with navy in commission such rs the world
before Since then it has only been sumbering;
but whilst France has been endeavorng to put herself
/ level with her neghbor, England has been watching
her late ally with jealous eyc and certainly in the con
her. raising up, as were, an entirely new Offset more
than outbaancng her opposite friend Messrs Golden
and Bright may crumbs R1a ney IKE ,ne
condition; but it is all of no avaithe British people will
support The government in this, come what win, despite
all the proesaons of the party and the Manchester
school, which they begin heartily to detest
Al dinner given By Mr. Yiny Miles, q. his residence
Regent square, the evening Of the 9th inst the
was represented by Alfred Richards, of the London
Daily Press and Mr. Sanders, editor of the Steam Shpins
Chronicle the Great London Assurance Company by Mr.
anderaon and the steam shipping interest by ii j.
Lever, NJ. p; Mr.. Joshua Fnner, from New York, Mr.
Wilson, Manager OF the Royal Mail Brazilian steamers Mr.
Henderson, iron shipbuider, of Glasgow, nc, &c Dir
Albert Smith and other notabilites prevented
tending in consequence Of prior engagement to dine witt
The Centenary Of schers birth had been celebrated
on the 10th inst at the Crystal Palace, in the presence
Is 900 people, Geo Of whom Germans. The prin
cpal vocass OF the day were present. and the overture
to William Tell, (Rossin) created great enthusiasm
During the performance of the Festival Cautata a
lossal bust Of Schiller unveiled which made pro
found sensation. Dr. Kinkel delivered eloquent
sosbs n ns wnSh has rn since on been
the Bell" with Rombergs music, executed in the
most thrilling and powerful manner by choir Of one
thousand male and female voices In the evening
torehght procession took place, the effect Of which
wound round the CLASSY surface of the fountains the
grounds of the palace, had novel and picturesque ap
pearance from the vare9ated display Of light on the
water.
AT the conclusion the trains returned TO town each
carrying Six hundred passengers
The pamphlet on Nicaragua written by Mr. Fipner
who has been visiting Central America and who known
10 be in the interest OF the Spanish American bondhold
ers OF London is decidedly political in its character
advocates British interference Central American affairs
Certain II is the British government is looking round
short cut 10 their vast possessions in British Coumb
and Australasia. The Panama Isthmus they will avoid
possible, as they have decided objection to pa,ronznt
any American enterprise, notwithstanding the large
amount Of British capital there is invested in this stock
AN s elflnterest with them. Nothng bat what . al
British viii be supported For this reason the SueZ
project has received such decided opposition from Palmer
son, wsoes pocy Is all esided Certainly Palusrssr
has been supported by his colleagues the course hf
has thought TT to adopt this subject. It strikes me
VIII puzzle tho British government find out any other
short route 70 the Pacific besides the shmuses Certain
Is they have to award the Australian contract carrying
the mails &c in the OF the next three months and
IL is evident that Of the routes must be adopted
il s proposed TO carry out this gigantic steam enterprise
most extensive SCALE The for the prize is be
tween Mr.. Levers company, the Cunard royal mail
packet and PeBnsular and Oriental Mr. Lever, with
reputation as steam shipping protector standing at the
head Of two great companies already director Of
the principal railroad lines in England, and member OF
Parliament has shown the greatest sagacy in framing
MS offer to the government and as be : 50 well supported
promises there s little doubt he will be awarded the
Tract Once in the hands Of himself and his colleagues
Success certain, and the public may rely that mbe
chty or ncaparty will be exhibited by them, 30 dis
aced previous companies who broke down In their at
's T years since to carry out this great service
e inquest on the bodies Of the sufferers Of the Royal
e! mas oeen terminated by the following verdict
! lnat tne loss Of life purely accidental and that
ss Nov marx he
cause ship Is accidentally lost is to be presumed that
inc commanaer was intoxicated Is not such verdict
disgrace TO those who rendered III
will here, as steamship traveller make n few rp
! marks respecting captains Of steamships =
nave travelea on most Of the principal ucs Of steam.
ships an0at-Engish and AmericaD-apd this can sar
that never saw commander, aloat or ashore intoy
Gated in any way capacitad from attendu h, hIs d.
and well informed men Some are certainly e noauar
with passengers than others whose thoughts all cou
centrated the duties of their ships Their are some
rough and brilliant diamonds among them as will be
found in oil professions; but as rule they a crcdn u
the cloth OF course there be, as in everything else
some exceptions 70 the rule but they are few and far be
tween. know have been fortunate in not meeting will
| those exceptions.
The subscription opened for the survivors Of the Roya
Charter progresses favorabiy: The government ofca
inquiry into the loss will be held al Liverpool on the 18th
pSt, and that 9p ihs Royal Mail c9ppauys splendid asH