The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-19

sian journal, desc ,uting upon the present trou-
bled state Of affairs in Europe, takes the occa-
sion to assert that the source OF the turmoil
may be traced to one person, who, seated upon
| golden throne" makes use Of his great
power and influence to agitate Europe by in
trigues and the encouragement Of the revolu-
tionary schemes which arise 10 all parts of the
Old World. 1t is we'll known that in Russia
such statements are seldom made except whom
backed by the approval of the authorities
Hence 1t may reasonably be inferred that the
opinion emitted by the journal In question is
that Of the Russian government.
Austria has expressed the same opinion more
than once. In fact, her official organs make
periodical accusations against the Emperor Of
the French, whom they look upon as the arch
agitator the selfish and determined enemy OF
the peace Of Europe. The Eaglish press has
made the same statements, and all the more
angriIy because in this Napoleon has usurped
what at ONE time was the sole privilege OF
England. Lord Palmerston some years since
was the handspring Of those intrigues which
threw all Europe into CONSERVATION. But that
was In the days Of Great Britain's ascendancy.
Now France Yields the real power, and Napo-
leon has become the agitator We have ever
asserted that the Emperor Of the French would
be forced to play this role. He came into
power through the revolutionary party, and Is
bound to sustain to the extent Of his ability
that party. He must also for the furtherance
OF his influence and the Strengthening Of his
dynasty, keep the other nations Of Europe In
trouble, that they may not have the leisure 70
make trouble for him. This fact Is as patent
to oil Europe as II b to US.
This being the case, II 10 but natural that
the great Powers should look upon Napoleon
as their common enemy; and, spite Of pretended
alliances, they do 80 esteem this fortunate ad-
venturer, this lucky member Of the revolu-
tionary party. The result must be that ere
long there will be formed in Europe coalition
which will bring about q second great Napo-
leonic war in this century. At present France
has Italy to aid her; but this will not be the
case when Italy shall have regained Rome and
venetia Then Napoleon will nnd, should he
be attacked by "holy alliance" that his cruel
receptions towards the Italians have resulted
in causing them to dislike him; that his late in.
scrutable course towards Italy has made q
greater impression on her people than did the
benefits he at one time conferred. This is
human nature. We speedily forget the services
rendered, but bear in rancorous remem-
brance the i'll favor bestowed upon us. A few
years hence there will undoubtedly be strong
effort made by the great European Powers to
ho In Euro
will surely hasten this event.
EXTRAORDINARY ExHBrrroN-TuE HARLEM
BRIDGE MArrER.-We published on Wednesday
morning last one Of the most extraordinary
documents, portraying dishonesty at tho hands
Of officials, that II has boon our duty to present
for long time. We refer to the report Of .
committee Of the Board Of Supervisors Of West
chester county relative to the new Harlem
bridge matter. From the representations there
made and oorroborated by sworn testimony It
appears that the commission having In charge
the building Of the bridge was from almost its
very inception fraud; that tho contracts II
made were scandalous and corrupt; that its
payments were Illegal; that 10 paid itself with
out the shadow of law or right, and that II was
q gross swindling transaction from beginning
to end. Over three hundred thousand dollars
have been paid contrary TO law for the building
Of the bridge, and it is not half finished,
although the original estimate was but rising
two hundred thousand; and from present ap-
pearances, and from the rise In the cost Of ma
terial consequent upon the unnecessary delay
in It's construction, it will cost at least ono
million Of dollars before il is finished. This 10
truly most extraordinary exhibition. And
who are responsible for III Il It job OF the
Board Of Supervisors OF New York or their
friendsi This Board or their friends have had
finger in the business, as appears from the
evidence; and this same Board or their friends
have had finger In other speculative jobs for
which the taxpayers Of New York have had to
pay roundly. Now the question arises, how
much value to the interests of the taxpaying
citizens Of New York is this Board of Super
visorsf There ID too mulch evidence to show
that they or their friends are busy in specula.
tive jobs outside their legitimate duties. The
Board Is one Of the many heads Of the city
government which has mouth Of Its own, and
mouths without number in the shape Of retain
ers and friends, to feed. 1t is one Of the hydra
headed animals Of corruption that seems to
sustain its existence, not by curtailing expen-
ditures and reducing taxation, but by in creas-
ing them, and in giving good fat outside jobs
to its retainers. The time may soon come
when the citizens Of New York may see the
necessity Of abolishing the Board altogether.
ABoLIsHN0 SLAVERY By CONGRESSIONAL.
EsAcrMESr.-This is more ridiculous than full
minating bull against the comet; and yet mon
in Congress are found ignorant enough to sup.
pose that slavery can be so abolished. Slavery
can be legally abolished in no such manner
The only legal way to abolish slavery ID to