New-York tribune., 1869-01-14

LOUIS NAPOLEON AND golden STATUE
j. S. MILL-THE MINISTER AND TIE
MISTLETOE.
lFRON Az OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT
LONDON, Dee. 26.--Aist and mud. and warm quick
drenching rains Of the early days of the week have
been succeeded by pleasant dry wind and cloud
less Sly. Even unto Christmas eve the splashing
rain was dispersed by fierce blasts, but Christmas
morning brought in most unEnglish Christmas
Day. The sun shown as brilliantly as in June, the
wind gentle and crisp and brightness and fresh
ness suiiused the laadscapc-nOt damp cloud, or a
gray fog nor a fake Of snow, nor splinter of frost
nor any atmospheric sign sUch as from time imme-
mortal is associated in England with Christmas ap-
pears this year.
There were boiserous declarations that the Tories
not content with their triumph in eecting MIR.
Gladstone from South Lancashire, would pursue him
with what veXatious opposition they could, and try
to prevent his reelection at Greenwich. The theory
vontured to state in my last letter has been far
verified, as to the English dislike to opposition Of
any kind at Christmas; every Minister has been
elected with unrufled unanimity. Mr. Gladstone
spoke with undeseryed respect of his colleague, Mr..
Salomons. At the previous election when the Tory
opponent was pressing forward on the poll, SalO
mons's committee had prepared placards of Plump
for SalOm0ns' which would have left Mr.. Gladstone
in the rear. Mr.. Baxter Langley the gentleman who
was candidate before the borough and gave way
that Alr. Gladstone might be elected went to Nj.
AugerStein, Chairman of Mr.. GladstOnes Committee,
and insisted that he should take instant possession
of these tIaItorous bills and lock them up and that
the compact be adhered to- of frank and full support
to Mr.. Gladstone On Monday last Mr.. Gladstone
was reelected at Greenwich, under physical condi-
tions not very alluring. An outdoor platform was
put up commanding splendid view, and insuring q
fierce blast of December wind upon the orator. The
time of the year insured inclemency. and would
have suggested to any ordinary committee
that an indoor meeting should be arranged; Inc
hastings were erected opposite the Rangers House.
in Greenwich Park the representatives of the press
were penned up in an uncovered shed-llke SOLD cat
Tie at an agricultural show waiting for TemOyal-and
several feet below the speaker The general pNbnc
stood ankle deep IN mud, at discretion. Heavy ram
had fallen all night, and with great perseverance
during the morning. As Mr.. Gladstone, pale and
carewOrn, advanced uncovered to the front Of the
cherries platform. the audience. with natural hui
manity, beSOught HIM TO put on ms hat IhlS he re-
fused to do, and spoke an hour tenth OF that eX-
pOSuTe killed Canning. and might have Killed Glad
stone. fatiCued with Cabinet making. Though the
chief Ministers Of the Crown were on the stump that
day, and the competition of eloquence was great
Mr. Bright surpassed them all. Every one next
morning read Mr.. BTights speech. Ii was match
less piece OF political autobiography. and IL
was adorned. as several OF his best
speeches have been. by quotation from the BlDe,
made with his unrivaled taste and delivered as no
Bishop among MS can deliver scIiptural passage.
supply the place OF the words MmGh were these;
Many of you" said Mr. Bright, will recollect that
the prophet in iOurneyng 10 and fro was very hos
pitably entertained by what Is termed IN the Bible
a Shunamite woman. In return for the hospitality
of his entertainment he wished TO make her some
amends and he called her and asked her what there
was that he .Ould do for her Shall l speak for
thee to the King TO the captain of the host" And
II has always appeared to me to be a great answer
that the Shunamite woman returned. She s2ld, /
dwell among mine own people, lGreat applause
When the question was put 10 Inc whether would
step into the position in which now find myself, the
answer from my heart was the same-l wish TO dwell
among mine own people. lGreat appause.P Mr.
Bright went on TO say that the time might come hap
PLY it had come, when a man might JOIN the Ministry
and yet remain an honest man.
Mr. Bright admitted in general terms the truth OF
the account transmitted To you of his reception at
COME, and tho narrative of 10 which appeared IN the
Lnglsh papers subsequent 10 my Irst writing TO you
upon II, has produced universal feeling of sasfac
tion in Engand-at the Royal recognition OF Mr..
Bright. and at the frank courtesy of the Queen. An
opinion the reader Will recall as being expressed In
a recent letter upon the farce OF an English nomina
tiOn of candidates at elections where everybody
resolved that nobody else shall hear anything, has
come into public consideration here. On Monday
Mr. Bright ventured to denOunce the proceeding
eilete and ripe for suppression by the way Amer
lean political notions are obtaining imperial TecOg-
milton i'm unexpected quarters, Mr. Lowe, the new
Chancellor Of the ExchequcT. albeit enemy Of DemOc
Tacy as he is-has discovered most admirable
features in our Constitution; Addressing the
University Of London lately he sad
EngishmCn should look 10 America as an example
10 initiate The Constitution OF America was framed
by very wise and great men" Politicians are " star
tied" to see how many :, safeguards the American
Constitution possesses which the English wants
safeguards which. in the United States, have stood
eighty years which have stood the ordeal of terri
bic civil war, and which democracy has not swept
away No longer warning now, America is
become the study and imitation OF the foremost
statesmen here. Aud it is understood that the
feature Of the Ballot, under some modification, is
about 10 he adopted. 1t Is deemed inevitable here
now. IL is calculated that every member Of the
Cabinet is prepared 10 vote for IT, Mr. Gladstone
70, fIaf Nnfi
be secured without secret voting free voting must
be secured at any cost.
In another important and characteristic incident
America has during the past week come TO the front.
No sooner was it known here by telegram that the
Presidents Message was repudated and refused to
be received than the most orthodox friends of Amer
lea exclaimed, We are very sorry TO hear it." 1t
was held that the Republican bubble" had not only
burst but il had exploded III political bad manners
Of the most dangerous and Fesuvus type. But no
sooner was the text OF the Presidents Message known
here than all was changed, and these regrets and
wailings converted into honorable and admirlng
congratulations. The very Times exclaimed: The
extraordinary announcement that the Senate had
refused 10 allow the Presidents Message to be read
assumes different character" The resolution Of the
HQuseOf Representatives q" was justifable, we may
almost say a necessary reply to the sentiments
which had been addressed to the Legislature The
chorus Of applause continues to resOund through the
dacS and echoes TINS morning in the leaders of the
weeklies. There needs a Litany TO the United
States. Every one with breecheS pocket now
praises America.
This week, gentleman Of independent means and
OF very independent manners, has been brought up
NJ the lambeth Police Station, charged with having
in his possession, by means unknown or unsatisfac
tory ,an American cloth black bag Of Government
documents, the property Of the flrst Lord OF the
Admiralty. The posscssOr protested that he found
them cab which he hadtaken TO the South London
Music Hall. gentleman should nave called the
attention OF the cabman TO them. Ii appeared that
ne had taken steps subsequently, 10 return them othc
rlghtful owner. aud he discharged. The bag
contained quantityof papers of estimates for Mr..
loves Budget. BY some fatality Mr.. loves papers
Oft times 20 wandering. Some time ago a West-E End
butterman brought 10 a well known !iccadilv poll