The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-05-11
European Matters.

The complications of European politics
are in such a state that we can conceive OF
no diplomacy-exeept that of the sword
which win relieve them. Misgovernment
has excited the people to such an extent
that their attention must be diverted from
the governments to something else, in order
toprevent domestic revolution; and the heads
Of the great powers have adopted the usual
plan of having them commence killing one
another By general war it is hepei
great number of turbulent spirits-who are
always prating o. social equalization and
such plebian nonsense-may be put out of
the way, and crowned heads, thereby, obtain
a new lease Of prve
By the arrival of the Anglo Saxon, we
learn that Austria has softened down her de-
mands on Piedmont, by frightening the
time for an answer to her ultimatun from
three to fourteen days. This concession
may have been induced by the emphatic
protest from England against her hastiness.
But while Austia extends the time before
her declaration of war, she is adding TO the
strength Of her troops on the Ticino, which
are ready to cross that stream, at any mo-
menf, and begin hostilities. France IS hur-
rying her troops into Piedmont, 10 enable
the Sandman Government to breast the
storm at its first outburst, and that govern
ment,-like man preparing for conflict
the result of which was life or death-draws
the girdle tighter about her loins, and cool
ly, but resolutely, awaits the onset of the
Austrian legions. She is a plucky little
kingdom, and merits a better fate than, We
fear, she will receive.
But the most significant event, and the
one which has created the greatest conster-
nation in England, is the allIance-ofiensiye
and defensive-formed between France and
Russia, which was concluded on the 22d ult.
This alliance depriyes English statesmen OF
ell hopes of keeping clear of the impending
struggle Accordingly we see it announced
that the British channel feet has sailed
with sealed orders, but its destination is
supposed TO be the Adriatic In addition to
this movement of the feet, the whole militia
force of the kingdom is to be embodied and
placed on more warlike footing
As an indication of the effect the war is
likely to have upon this country, we notice
that breadstufs are advancing and cotton is
on the decline Should Europe drift into n
general war, revolution riH Riks,rise occur
u this country. King Cotton will be de-
thrOned, and Breads,uffs will usurp his
place. When this occurs, the great north.
west will be the seat of Empire on the
American continent and, hereafter, poll
Sicians will be as willing 10 consult be-
wishes as they have heretofore been obsequi
Gus to the raisers Of cotton
Orders have been sent to all the French
ssaports. forbidding the departure of an!
more boats 10 the deep-sea fshings. Thei
crews are needed in the navy. Our vessels
will have to DO the principal carrying trade
Of the ocean. Other Governments will be
some jealous, and place every hindrance il
our way possible. II is to he hoped gu
Government viii be prompt to maintain Oh
rights as neutrsls No inpreasment Q
American seamen should be allowed durin
this war, rs was the case during the las
European struggle Let it be proclaime
that we "know our rights, and knowing
dare maintain them
Providence Las seemingly provided fc
the great demand for bread that is likely I
be created in Europe, by giving onr peopl
most magnificent crop. The Creator ne'
CT tantalizes, and for that reason We beliey
the present prospect for crop will be full!
if not more than, realized. Our farmer
should plant every foot of ground it is
their power to cultivate, and they will M
regret il at the gathering of the sheaves
BY Tuesdays Mail.
The Marion county Circuit Court, in
contested election case recently brought b'