The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-03-03
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS,

Inc loliowing interesting extracts are from pri-
vate letter, dated Paris, Feb. 9th, to gentleman
in this city, who has kindly permitted the publica-
ton:
"The political horizon is literally big with clouds
OF evil portent. say literally, for you know that
| am not accustomed to deal in fgurative language.
As you know, Also am intimate and have daily
converse, with those who among the best in
formed, and the most sagaciou', whether among
French or foreigners You will, it is very like
come to the conclusion that war between France
and Austria is notwithstanding. as one natu-
rally does to the correspondence of the English
journals, to semiotlicial papers here, and to
tain pamphlet lately published, to say nothing of
the reputation for witulness and undergraduates
on the part of the Emperor Napoleon. But, taking
my opinion for what it is worth, be persuaded that
at least for good while to come, no anil be
declared and peace aoW be preserved. Public opin-
ion in Europe is against a war. Public opinion
will be against him who makes war, and public
opinion will insure peace.
Possible events threatening, admit. How
these events are to turn out none can guess with
great Ger titudeone alone, and he is Napoleon ILL.,
can with any approximation to certainty decide.
Do not believe that he is man who, according to
vulgar popular rumor, never changes. He gave up
darling prOject-tbat of leading the allied forces
in the Crimea-because he knew that if he left
France, he would probably never be allowed to re-
turn. He had refused to give up this project when
in England, although the English Ministry besougbt
him, and even though the Queen herself added her
entreaties. Yet he did yield, and left to Pellsier
the honors which he coveted. lie therefore can
change.
at very currently reported that Count Walewski
Messeures Magne and Delange-the three pacific
ministers-ofered their designations on Sunday, the
9th, the day preceding the opening of the Chambers
Prince Napoleon is said to have used very unparlia-
mentary language to Misunderstanding him une
tontue bete-adding that he himself had
been sent to Italy the bearer of certain promises
that his honor and that of France were pledged to
the performance of those promises-that he had
been forced into marriage for which he felt no
appetite, and that in word, be would stand no such
treatment The Emperor, who alone could act as
mediator came in to restore tranquility telling the
ministers that it was impossible for him to accept
their designations on the eve of opening the Cham
bers and that he would alter certain phrases in his
discourse which appeared to them of too warlike
nature. But the best reason for thinking that
Walewsk will not quit the ministry (if the facts be
according to report and belief is that his wife is
the favorite sultana at the Imperial Court Sol
doubt not that the will be salved over for the
time.
"Opinions respecting the Imperial speech are
many, and almost as various as there are tongues
to utter them. NJ. de b, formerly a Legtimist
leader in the Chamber, qualified it the other day,
when conVersing with me, as grande reculade-
that is, a symptom of Napoleon's backing out But
1T occurred to me that the Emperor was not much
given to that sort Of thing 1t is true that the dis
course is susceptible of different interpretations, ac-
cording as one is in favor of war or of peace One
fact is, that the Bourse fell materially. The real
policy of the Emperor can, | think, be best
guessed by reading the pamphlet entitled 'Napo-
leon Ill. and Italy. But will he carry out that
policy? doubt it. Much reliance was placed by
him on Lord Pamerston, but that nobleman's
speech must have sadly disappointed him; for he
hoped better things, having paid to him. his last
visit, extraordinary attentions.
"The Princess Cotilde, without being pretty, is
very pleasing and intelligent; her department dur
ing the opening session. it being her first appear
W. in thp ctr toct Sba
entered the hall very shortly after the Emperor,
and it was so managed that she was quite alone,
evidently in the hope of elciting some manifesto
ton in her favor. But nothing of the kind took
place. The Emperor pronounced his discourse with
a great deal of emphasis, and in tone OF irrita-
ton Hubner, the Austrian Minister, was present.
All eyes were fixed him. But his pale face,
squeezed in between Lord Cowley's and Kisselof's,
gave sign of no emotion. But he seemed to devour
every word spoken. The little Princess when her
name was mentioned, with marked good taste, let
her ewes fall.
That day the speech was pasted on every cor
ner, but the people took little notice of it, and gerry
teo stopped 10 read it. In the saloons it of course
universally read and criticised. 1t was thought
rather odd that it should begin by lecturing honest
folks tor their anxiety, and the question ask
ed what would be the impression on the world at
large in regard, for example, to the wisdom of
Austrian emperor, II, on war breaking out be-
tween Austria and Russia, he were to school and
scod his subject on the of their anxious doubts
and fears? The terms too on which Napoleon's
marriage was mentioned are thought strange, it be-
ing, IN an excusatory tone, pronounced mot amor
mdt Whenever an absolute sovereign condescends
to explain, he excuses, and whenever any one ex-
cuses he accuses. But when a man who is above
all law, asserts that the only judges he acknowl-
edges are God his conscience and posterity'-all
either above or beyond reach--he stands pref
ty good chance of escaping any present condemna-
ton. Upon the whole the speech is regarded pa
cifc, and it is said Walewsk has started for Vienna
You will be delighted to hear that our friend NJ.
Alexis de Tocquevie, is improving in health. In
his own words to me he is ZEN peiae conualescenee.
London newspaper item has it that Mr.. T. C.
Evans is in that city, just from New York. with a
purpose of escorting Dickens to the United States,
and Mr.. Arthur Smith will accompany him. Mr..
SInth tbnr;t L.