The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-30


tan Among the Liberals FSance--Mezico Thorn IN
Npofeon's Sid England Lornenting The Sardtton u
the American linton and the Faiur Of her ooa9n
schemes-Grosim9 Intimaey 6silees Rasso and the
United States, DC coo
FLORENCE Oct s. 1865.
the political situation Of Europe at present may be
compared the calm which preccdes storm All the
great statesmen the helms OF the various shlps OF
state feel peril Imminent and seek IN oirers ways TO
Tho leaders OF the political press are also fully
aware of the danger Some OF the organs Of public
opinion the reconstruction Of Europe by means
war; others rely for solution Of existing com.
.picaiions by peaceful measures One party leans to
wards Prussia because that country shows warlike
front and the opposite side favors Austria despite her
hypocritica liberalism and forced pacific aspect
The masses have apathec under the confusion
OF principles and ideas and seek satisfaction in material
enjoymens without apparently taking the least interest
passing and approaching political events The people
OF Continental Europe Ike the menof the m ddie
ages, who, while the plague raging around them
gave way to all kinds OF in order TO dun Their
sense Of fear
The Eastern question, which the Crimean has by
settled remains still pending; but IT cannot
mai forever unsettled; il must be de-
ded aud by the sword-as Alexander cut tie Gordian
knot .Constantnope, like Rome, exists solely 10y tole-
ration. Turkey has had its day All the experiments
made preserve Individuality have proved futile.
Conquest and Of alone make Of the
Ottoman empire nation govcrnabic by civil power
Such nation founded upon conquest will at no distant
date appear the map Of Europe AT the cost oi-God
knows how much blood and treasure
On the Neva Emile dc Girardn's prediction Of Free
Russa Free Poland is laughed at, for every OF
Car characterized by ngor and brutal detormi
estinguist Poland irevoeahy posi-
BILE and unless Providence iIervoDes in behalf OF that
wretched country it's doom is sealed .
Ii idle that alliance OF the great North
ern Powers is impossible days, for auch ALI
virtually al this very moment. However
dssimilar may be the ideas and plans Of the three
despots Of the North, they bound together in
mutual antagODsm 10 the hateful revolutionary innova
tons sought to be introduced IN other Of Europe
aud should certain events take place unexpectedly their
concealed accord Id speedily become apparent
The Germanic Confederation is utterly inert and apa
thetic. Ground down by Austria the hand and
Prussia on the other the Diet does even attempt to
exercise ts authority for fear Of becoming exposed to
the ridicule OF Europe
Austria naturally treacherous and deceu, is forced
10 rely than upon Russia, her clandcsne
ally, and after being forced by fear TO join Prussia IN
the Infamous for the daches, she aleciiy follows
the wake OF the latter Power with the hope OF gain
ing ample retrbution at some future day Her lnances
reduced 70 80 low ebb that she is willing TO traffic
In the nationality u people not belonging 10 her
Austria onterns dire dread Of the Magyar and seeks
TO hater and conciate them by various fictitious and
delusive concessions
From the West we hear Of ominous mnrmurs in
France Paris ally where the minds Of III
pie, principally the lower classes, filed with
agitation and anxiousness which bode little good.
IL is inconestble that there are symptoms apparent
IN France indicative OF rnewed craving for liberty
and that the public mind Is than usually agl,ated
No one Will attempt 70 deny this excepting always
officials and those persons who adopt the opin
ions of present tenant OF the Tueries Napoleon
III like all true hearted intelligent men, s personally
q liberal Yet with seiniabsolute sovereign individual
liberalism may permit degree OF liberation. but
IL cannot satisfy naon anxious for the possession of
legal liberty, uDieered by the caprice Of an arbitrary
administration
In my opinion the government Of Napoleon is the
test that France could have and especially IL fayora
ale to Italy. Napoleon Ill is superior man. thor
oughly vesed in modern principles, and the head OF
great nation but the defect Of his government is
that 10 too personal and concentrated although
hghtened aud oleraby progressive and therefore no,
pleasing 10 Frenchmcn who are urgent in their
unds 10 be freed from Official surveillance and arbitrary
rule stl, the hand OF death fall upon NaIo-
ieon III ~ this time the event would produce great con
fasion.
In the INTERIOR republican principles easily pre-
during hi lifetime, restrained and paralyzcd ~ they
are but hs dead repubiicanism might by sudden
deed prove fatal to France for regency after The san
ish model exercised by woman OF capricioqs and VIC
lent character mbued with narrow IDEAS and prone TO
i've way 70 petty anmosisies would be strongly opposed
The two aspranis to the throne, the Duke de cham
t0rd and the Count de Paris would be supported solely
BY the comfy rheumatic Of the Facpourg Sc
Gernan by such old fossils Monalembert Guizot and
Tnier, who are decidedly too antiquated 70 govern
The old story Of revision Of the map Of Europe and
ehe remodcng Of old treaties and natfonacs has been
revived more, and has been asserted that Napo
leon intended to turn the events Of recent
eccarreOce In Germany 10 good account, i'm
made, and that war was imminent all
of which created intense satisfaction IN certain
E AZ s"a 20 sss. Ses Of me
complications arising IN every quarter in my opinion
Napoleon, overwhelmed as he 10 with questions OF
STATE uust feel discouraged and sad and exhausted with
physical aud mental fatigue
And well he may in addition 10 the Mexican
IN his side, which torments him cruelty, allowing him
rest from the constant dread Of being Obliged pay
lar TOO high price for expedition which Ia of the
Spain q made hy his ilusr,ous uncle he IL
liable 20 ind himself left any day to manage the
and desperate struggle FOR the support 81 England II not
90 be counted upon. America growing Intimate with
Russia, and nothing has been threatened vet but
United States are recovering from their great and
providing for the future; hundred thol.
snd Of the bravest veteran soldiers OF France are scat
tered over the four corners OF the earth
Tho English government deep,te its many lmperec.
tons ~, nevertheless. the most solid government, in
Europe, the able resist strong co,nmotitus
The respect pad the laws OF their country by English
is worthy Of all admiration, and II Is this deep
rooted sentiment that makes England the greatest and
strongest nation IN Europe.
convincing proof Of the solid,y Of the English ia.
ton gwen IN the desperate and gigantic war Fought
uut 10 successful issue with the most formidable cap
OF modern times and In 1sss when all the other
nations OF the world rose mp IN revolution, England
alone remained unmoved, despite the intrigues and
OF the leaders and agitstorS Al The
present moment she has Ga contend with the Fenian
movement, yet notwithstanding the embarrassment ~
winch this conspiracy may place the government, and
the danger 20 be unprecedented from the two hundred
Thousand parsans In America the English Cabinet WILL
without doubt succeed 10 suppressng the NOV emcnt ny
H., employment Of moderate and adroit rather
iian by force and rigor
England " very cautious about becoming involved in
International political affairs, holding glory Of little A.
rnnt without the accompaniment Of material advaD.
tfes her colonies and conquests based solely upon
lie profits dervabe therefrom and oil strength.
prosperity and wealth the fruits OF industry and
merre y y her policy TO avoid Improbable ~
India we ace sixty millions Of men held In hand and
kpt noWh ny handful OF Engl sbmen, and solely IA
order 70 preserve monopoly OF English commerce in
fhose remote end semi civilized regions Millions
bcen sunk IN the Atlantic Ocean and after two failures
fird attempt is now IN progress 10 ny teegraphc
cable IN order 10 secure more speedy communication
with America All these sacrifices are made with the
Siect Of preserving an absolute and CONNER.
cal preponderance which France and America have
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