The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-09-11

reelection of fenton by ali Increased majority.
Napoleon and the New Map Of Europe.
II is evident now that the Emperor Napoleon
has been outwjtted and is annoyed at the turn
of affairs IN Europe. With characteristic reti-
ccnoe and tact he has been able to Disguise 10
some extent, his disappointment and chagiin
but the fact is apparent from incidents that
have occurred during the progress Of events,
from the tone Of the Paris press, which speaks
by Inspiration or only when permitted, and
lately, in nore significant msnner, from The
address of Marshal Rcgnaud de ST. Jean
d'Angely TO the troops in camp at Chal0ns. In
presenting their colors to ihe carabincers and
cuiras.iers In the name of the Emperor The
Marshal referred 10 their patriotism and bravery
in many battles under the first empire, aud
among them to the bloody victory over the
Prussians al jena 1t il said That this speech
was pennel by The Emperor and is regarded
in Europe a. anything but pacific in temper.
The question naturally arises, did Napoleon
intend to remind the Prussians, when they are
flushed with victory and are making such ire
meadous strides to empire, that the same
France which once whipped them terribly is
still a great military power? II might have
been only the ordinary Rattery Of monarch
to his soldiers or an effort 10 appease and
crafty French pride under humiliating c!rcum-
stances by referring TO the glor;es Of The past
still II cannot be an agreeable aliusion 90 the
! Prlssians, and Is not likely to make France aud
| Prussia more friendly.
| In looking at the remarkable events in Eu-
rope during the last few months, aud at what
IL TRANSPORTING there now, we are convinced that
the political alliances and status Of The nations
| Of that continent have undergone and are un-
| dergOing a great rey0iution--a revolution that
must In great measure Isolate France from
some or oil Of the great Powers with which she
had apparently cordial relations. The entente
| co5iale between England and France, in the
sense Of suitable and cony enient alliance Cor
the regulation OF etYairs In Europe, Is al an end.
| More important. interests under the new order
of things will necessarily transfer that eate,.ie
corl;ois to rilish-Prussisn alliance. England
| and Prussia are both proieslen! nations; they
| are from tho same steady Northern race; they
| arc intimately allied by ties OF their rcigning
families, The Crown Prince of Prussia having
! married y daughter Of Queen Victoria; they
| have no political or territorial rivalry. From
I the nature Of things these two Powers mcst be-
| come very friendly. Previous 10 the recent
| war, aud before Prussia became so powerful, II
| was TO the interest OF England 10 maintain the
eo,ci,s corded. with Napoleon; but the same
motive does not oxisi now. There never was
u cordial feeling between the people Of france
and England, whatever there was oil tLat exist
ing between the two governments ~ matter
| of convenience Ga policy
| Louis Napoleon has been lbe tets aoir of
Europe since his accession 70 imperial power,
now sixteen years. From the we'll known
military ability and disposition % France and
from the earnest desire no, ~ plunge Europe
into . general war, tie nephew of the gres.
| Napoleon wss not only tolerated bu, courtsd.
He understood hi- position and adroiay mar
aged to carry on the successful wars in the
Crimeo and Italy against Two Of tho old and
most powerful empires, Russia and Austria, by
the alliance aud neutrality Of other Powers.
He thus made himself The foremost man In
Europe. All nations watched with breethless
anxiety the sphlax Of the Tulleries When he
uttered threatening or mysterious expressions
I an Europe Wa excited. He seemed 10 con-
troll the destiny OF the old world by consum-
soatc.sctlng. His ambition was Unsuitable, and
he even ventured 10 Invade the American con-
tnen. with the ides thai he, % the representa-
| live of the Lain race, was destined 70 give
that race The supremacy in the world. During
all this time there was mighty undcrcurrent
moving that he did not see, which was destined
10 change the state Of things and the map Of
Europe. Bismsrck, great statesmen OF Pro-
teslsnt Prussis, acting with consummsie saga
city in connection with the sentiment Of Ger
man unity which pervadcd the whole Father
land, overturned al the prestige and ambitious
views OF this last Bonaparte. Europe no
| longer trembles vt his mod ; be cannot any
more keep The nations Of that continent 10 a
state Of apprehension or agitation. Bismarck
has finally placed bounds to NspoIcouic and
! French ambition.
| In view OF this state Of things and consider
| ing the condition in which Europe has been
kept for many years by the assumption Of Na-
poleon. we cannot expect that any Of the old
| dynastics will show him much friendship.
| Russla feels sore about she Crimean war, and
Al present would have no real interest Ia
very close alliance with him. lie con render
Austria no essential service. and she u more