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1084 THE LEADER [No. 496. Sept. 24, 185q
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GERMANYSept. 21st, 1859.—The report in c...
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Some members of tho royal household haun...
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France. Paris, September 22nd. Great Joy...
The ex-editor of La Preste resembles the Prince both in ideas and in person . They are . on term s _ of warm intimacy , and both are united in a feeling which unhappily is shared by too many of , their countrymen—a qbrdial hatred of England . Girardin s hostility to England * and more particularly to English policy , " were displayed in his lucubrations in La Presse when he held the reins of that organ , and it still breathes forth in everything proceeding from his pen as well as in his conversation in saloons . He writes no longer for the newspapers , but now and then he launches forth a pamphlet . La Presse of selfand has
to-day is very inferior to its former , , I believe fallen offin circulation . A new daily paper has been started a week or two ago , called L' Opinion Nationale , in which M . Guerroult , the St . Simonian , arid ex-editor of La Presse , since Girardin s time , holds the peri . L'Opinion Nationale is conducted with ability , and is as liberal in its tone as circumstances will permit . There does not however appear o be a want for this new sprig of journalism , and it seems doubtful whether it will live . La Patrie perhaps enjoys , at present , the palm in respect to circulation and general popularity . M . delaGuerroniere , one of its editors , has been made a minister
lately . It is generally thought that the combined action of France and England in China , which the late alleged breach of . treaties on the part of the Chinese wilfoccasion , will give rise , at the same time , to a feeling of cordiality between these two great nations , unhappily too generally in a state of normal antagonism when not in actual war . The feeling against England has been deepening in the minds of the French people of late . During the early part of the present year , the cause of complaint was the supposed leaning of England towards Austria , and the doubtful neutrality of the Derby cabinet . More recently it was believed currently throughout the that the had made with
country Emperor peace Austria principally with a view to turning his arms against England , and many rejoiced at the prospect . " Notts ferons la guerre chez vous" are the words which have been several times addressed to me by persons who , while professing a regard for me and for other Englishmen personally , make no scruple in declaring their ariiinosity towards England as' a nation . A few weeks ago the question of the duchies seemed likely to become a bone of contention between the two Governments . England , ft is pretty well understood , is . in favour of annexation to Piedmont , while the Emperor has delared himself positively in a reverse sense . Now we must hope that the com-r
mon action of both Governments in a new Chinese war ( which , by the way , is not likely to be a long one ) will promote a better state of feeling towards us in the minds ot the French people , ani the tone of the Constitutionnel , which represents the Imperial Government , may be considered as an augury of this . During the last Chinese expedition , some petulance against England was displayed , from time to time , in certain of the journals . A writer in the Debats , a journal renowned for its English partialities , drew comparisons between the courage and skill of French and English marines , and held up the latter in an unfavourable light . It may be remembered in England that these lucubrations drew down the
well- merited rebuke of the Times , hut the crushing reply of the leading journal was not translated for French reading . The Univers taunted England with having made war against China because the " celestials " would , not receive our opium , while France took her parti in the contest in order to revenge her murdered missionaries , and to claim the free admission , not of opium , but of the doctrines of the Boraan Catholic faith . Let us hope that , if we are not spared the war , we shall be spared from these journalistic amenities on the part . of our allies . The architectural improvements in Paris still continue to . progress , ana the demolitions which are constantly being made in order to effect these still keep up the price of lodgings . The Quartier Latin , which hitherto has pretty nigh escaped , now sees its lofty old houses disappear to make way for the new boulevart , which , traversing the " CU 6 , " will
join the Boulevart de Sebastopol , One of the most remarkable new erections is the beautiful bridge just opened , called the Pont de Solferino , which unites the Quartier St . Germain with the gardens of the Tuileries . The . pedestrian who wends his way down the Rue Richelieu will be agreeably struck with the new appearance of the Place Louvois , now laid out as an English square , with t his difference , that it is open to the public , which English squares are not . The fountain in the middle , perhaps the most beautiful fountain in Paris , has lately undergone ft complete renovation . It is a noticeable . ' circumstance , that the lightning which lately struck this fountain has left traces on , the figure of a tiger , in copper , which perfectly resemble the streaks on a real tiger ' s skin . The fij » Q old Mazarin Palace , now used for the BlbllothequQ Imporlale , which is contiguous to ^ ho Place Eiouvols , is underKoinpr numerous important
alterations , and will , appear with an entirely new front on one bf its sides . The fine old cathedral ^ Notre Dame , is in course of re-edification , for that term applies , to the extent of the works which are being proceeded with . Other churches which adorn ^ the capital are also receiving the cares of ; the architect and the mason , and notably amongst these I can name the churches of St . Leu , and St . Nicolas des Champs . The Emperor intends to pass the winter in the scene of his bachelor ' s days , when , as the President of the Republic , he kept state in the Palace of the Elysee . That palace has been re-edified latiely , arid appears with a new and handsome front on the side towards the Faubourg St . Hpnore .
The Emperor ' s winter sojourn in this palace , which in times to come will be renowned as the one in which the coup d ' etat , of the 2 nd of December , was contrived , is on account of the repairs in course of execution in the interior of the Tuileries . A portion of the incomparable garden , which takes its name from the palace , . has lately been enclosed to form a private garden for the Imperial residence . It is in contemplation to remove the obelisk of LuxOr from the Palace de la Concord ; its resemblance to the chimney of a gas manufactory certainly renders it an eye-sore in the fine vista from the Palace of the Tuileries to the Barriere de l'Etoile .
The aristocratic portion of the Parisian community are for the most part absent from Paris at this season of the year ; the autumnal glories of the woods still lure them to the pleasures of a country life . But the weather has been very chilly of late , and , in the near presence of winter , we may soon look for the arrival in town of the ornaments of Parisian society and their satellites . Considerable sensation has been excited of late by the abduction of a child in the gardens of the Tuileries . Mr , Hua , the father , has offered a reward of 10 , 000 francs to the person who shall restore to him his infant . The nurse , through whose negligence or crime the abduction was effected , is detained at the Prefecture of Police . Popular
conjecture points to certain great personages as being accomplices in the crime , but the , judicial inquiries , which will shortly take place , will , perhaps , dispel some of these rumours , if they , cannot clear the matter up entirely . Much attention is directed towards a case of swindling , alleged to have been committed by a stockbroker here , and which will soon be made the subject of a prosecution . Startling disclosures of stock-jobbing frauds are expected to result from this trial . Touching the subject of stockjobbing reminds me that it is in contemplation to abolish the one franc entrance fee to the Bourse , and thus to render that temple of Mammon , in the Rue Vivienne , as free to the public as it was until very recent times .
1084 The Leader [No. 496. Sept. 24, 185q
1084 THE LEADER [ No . 496 . Sept . 24 , 185 q
Germanysept. 21st, 1859.—The Report In C...
GERMANYSept . 21 st , 1859 . —The report in circulation last week of a diplomatic note addressed by the Middle States to Prussia > has now resolved itself into the fact of an Austrian circular letter addressed to the Middle States . According to an analysis by the Natiqnal Zeitung , the Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs '' recommends the subordinate States to keep a watchful eye upon the present agitation for Federal reform , which at this moment only , indeed , in embryo , threatens to make , day by day , if left to itself , more serious progress . It is absolutely necessary to take a determined stand against it at the outset ; and should any German Prince be so
far seduced as to lend countenance to , or assist the movement , Austria would feel it her' duty to enter the lists against him with all the means placed at her disposal , by the Federal Constitution as it at present exists . " This may be regarded as a warning to the Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha , as likewise to the Prince Regent of Prussia , both of whom , the one in a most daringly direct , the other in a gently indirect manner , have declared the agitation to be justified by the situation of the country . This state paper pretends further , as is asserted , to the co-operation of Prussia , in the maintenance of the status quo against any breach of the Federal Constitution "• ¦ which is guaranteed by European treaties , " says the circular , " and is
confided more especially to the guardianship of the two great German Powers . " But if this be really the fact , we must presume that the Cabinet of Berlin was acquainted with the contents of the note , prior * to its being sent round . The Austrian Cabinet has little reason to imagine that Prussia as a matter of course will co-oporato to crush a popular movement which is , if anything , more Prussian than German . It is useless to speculate further upon the contents of this document , the existence of which has not been proved . Enough , however , has been said about It to justify its publication , or a disavowal of any foreknowledge of it by the Prussian Government . In Germany , generally , as well as hi Austria , a
favourable impression has been created by the Im perial Patent of 1 st September . It is , however ™ " marked that this Patent , which restores self-govern " nient in their ecclesiastical affairs to the Protestants nf Hungary , Croatia , Sclavonia , the Waywodshin of Servia , leaves Transylvania altogether unmentioned This country , like the others , was formerly annexed to the ancient kingdom of Hungary , arid its omission in the Patent has naturally given occasion to much remark . The cause , however , appears to be prettv well explained thus . In naming the Patent it will be seen that it confines itself to the renewal and confirmation of rights already acknowledged at any an " terior period to the two Protestant Confessions bv the peace of Vienna , 1606 ; by the peace of Linz 1645 ; by the decree of tolerance of Joseph the Secondand other acts and treatidown
, by es to 1791 These rights were suspended by the martial law proclaimed in 1848-1849 by General Hayriau , himself a Protestant by profession . This despotic measure could not , it is maintained by the Protestants of Transylvania , apply to them , for they had not laid down their arms , and the measure could not have been put into force . They remained in the free exercise of their ecclesiastical rights , not by favour but by their own will . While the Imperial Patent was being drawn up , the question was put to the Transyivanian Protestants , whether they desired to be comprised in it ; they replied that they preferred continuing tacitly to enjoy their rights already acquired and acknowledged , rather than , by being included in the Patent , appearing to receive those rights as an Imperial favour . ¦
Notwithstanding the King of Hanover ' s speech to the Burgomaster of Einden , and the Minister Schwerin ' s reply to the address of Stettin , an association has been formed , the head quarters of which will be at Frankfort on the Main , for the propagation of the idea of German unity and centralized power . I dare not venture to pass my private opinion upon this agitation ; I only know that if I were to give but a few of the proposals made by German patriots , your readers would be excited to painful hilarity . The agitation has run already to seed , and unless the Governments interfere , and , by making some martyrs , elevate the rriovement , press and people will bring the whole thing to ridicule . Better results are-expected from the Congress of political economists , now holding their second session at Frankfort . Proceedings commenced on the 13 th inst . First on the list of
subjects to come under discussion , was the report of the first section upon the question : —What are the most proper means to spread sound opinions upon political economy ? The six following proposals were submitted for the approval of the assembly . 1 st . The nomination of a greater number of professors of political econoiny in the universities and public schools . 2 nd . The literature of political economy to be more largely represented in the libraries of universities and schools . 3 rd . Political economy to be placed on a par with Other branches of instruction . 4 th . The adoption of . the science of political economy among the subjects taught at Polytechnic and other public schools . 5 th . Popular lectures upon political economy , to be delivered at Mechanics' Institutes and iu similar
a . . 6 th . To disseminate dissertations upon political economy by means of the public journals and local periodicals . After a long discussion upon these different points the six proposals were adopted , the first by a great majority , with the amendment ^ ot a Mr . Boetbeer , of Hamburg , determining the prizes to De awarded in universities for the solution of questions upon political economy . Discussions have likewise taken place upon tho Guild lawsthe corporations being this tune
re-, presented , some by voluntary , others by P » " » . " voCates . The Congress excites more attention tnan I anticipated , and tho discussions are decidedly more interesting than tho debates in the Prussian iarliament . Indeed , the subjects under corisidoratlon come home immediately to every man , woman ,, nnu child in the country . The settled coolness ot tno weather has banished all fears of any further ravages of cholera . In Hamburg , LubocU , Rostooic , and other places , where it was lately very Pi ™ " ' it has altogether ceased 5 but complaints ot tno marsh-fever still continue .
Some Members Of Tho Royal Household Haun...
Some members of tho royal household haung just landed at Quebec , It is rumoured tlutt the 1 rincu of Wales is likely to follow , either this autumn ° r next spring , when the more formal opening 01 ww Victoria Bridge is to take place . Ho will receive ft hearty welcome not only from Canadians , mu u " Americans generally .
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Leader (1850-1860), Sept. 24, 1859, page 16, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_24091859/page/16/
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