The New York herald., 1862-12-21

which will comprise the department of General
Banks.
It will thus be seen. how important is
this expedition e. the Gulf, and how criminal
the conduct of those who rsked its destruction
in rotten ships. Let their punishment be in
proportion to their crime.
A New Fra iM tho Hsstcry oS Italy
Downfall OF the Eatazzi Cabinet.
The Emperor Napoleon has lost his boldsupon
the italian government RatazZi. who was Lis
sworn adherent. who rose to power aided by his
influence, has been overtbrown by the oppoa-
tion of the Italian Parliament. and now Victor
Emanuel is called upon to make new Cabinet
The King Of Italy knows that henceforth bis
subjects will have no ministers save those de-
unity; that all persons suspected of leaning
towards France will be kept out of power and,
in fact, that tie future ministry Of Italy must
be prepared 10 act against French influence and
do mination. 1t will be difficult matter to
find men bold enough to assume tho responsi
bility which will devolve upon q rev Cabinet.
Hence lapse will ensue ere the Italian minis
try be formed again. But the moment the new
Cabinet begins its functions Europe will under
stand that at last the people of Italy have
determined to throw aside the interference of
France. and that the destinies of their new
kingdom must be clearly defined. Napoleon
will soon realize the fact that Italy is his
gall by his oppressive policy. Hs will feel
that any further annoyance ON his part
were dangerous; and although he will lose
prestige and influence thereby, he will abstain
from any interference To counteract the ill
effects Of the check he well knows he must soon
meet with in Italy, Napoleon will, no doubt, be
driven into active interference on this continent.
Let us be prepared for him. He must be, and
is, the natural enemy of our great republic. He
will endeavor to foster the existence Of South
ern confederacy. We must be prepared to re-
pei his mediation with scorn, his armed inter
vention with overwhelming forces.
Tho Grecian question bids fair to upset Eu-
ian question will but add confusion to an al.
ready troubled state Of affairs, and we must be
prepared for startling complications in Europe.
Napoleon's troubles to arise from these matters
may divert his attention from this continent;
but We are inclined to suppose the reverse:
that in his desire to raise up new allies for
France he will be induced TO act in favsr Of the
Davis government, even at the risk Of involving
France in war with the North. Our blunder-
ing administration, our unsuccessful prosecu-
ton of the war. the indecision betrayed by the
changes Of commanders and the unchecked
license Of some Of the departments. betray .
want Of unity, Of sounduces ofpolicy, all tend
ing to embolden the we'll wishers Of the South
into mediation or forciblc intervention To
avert such . course Of policy on the part of
France we must al once define It's consequences
and, as proof Of our earnest and determined
opposition to all foreign interference, we must
place our navy upon SO formidable q footing a.
to render it u menace against all enemies
The consequences Of the new phases OF Eu.
ropoen policy must affect us to q greater or
lesser degree but that we shall feel their in
fluence is positive. Napoleon has up to the
present lime held Europe as in the hollow of
his hand. For space Of years this has con-
tinued but at last the Italians--a people
terribly in earnest in their search after unity
and independence thrown aside the
French Emperor's yoke, have spit upon his
prof'ercd friendship, and will compel him to
stand aside from ltalys path towards progress
and power, or bo overtly what he has been
covertly-a IN enemy. This fact alone must and
will change the whole Of Nepoleons policy.
To be bearded thus by thoss be has SO long
controlled viii affect his prestige the more
surely, as Europe, witnessing the action of
Italy, will be tempted to follow her example
aud set aside the influence Of Napoleon. To
keep his hold upon the N nds of the French
people, he must ever be al. variance with some
Power, must ever be controlling some great
nation. Finding his game ended in Europe,
Napoleon will be driven to overt action In the
matter OF the South, or to war with England.
One Of these courses he must and will adopt
promptly, snd, 80 we are directly interested in
his dilemma, we must be prepared TO act the
moment no haa made bis choice. The results
os the late movement in Italy will thus most
likely influence the actions Of our government
and in the name Of the people we call upon the
administration TO prepare for all emergencies
THb C0rrJS FAMINE IN ENGLAND AND
FRAScr.--The accounts from England represent
the dstre. amongst the labcring population
rs rapidly on the increase. There cannot be
less than quarter OF . million OF people in
Greet Britain al the present time suffering from
the pangs Of starvation. Aud yet it is an
aonnced tnat the Queen has given orders that
The marriage of the Princc Of WaI.. shall be
celebrated with all the pomp that usually
marks these ceremonas. How much more
Sitting would il be if the immense sums lavish
ed OH such vsnitics were given to procure
bread for the furnishing creatures over whom