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1QO4 THE LEADER. . [No. 501. Oct. 29, 18...
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and military knowledge transmitted to it by its ancestors , the House of Savoy lias unceasing ly sought to augment its own strength , power , and reputation , while it has been preparing for its great destiny as the protector of liberty through-, out the Peninsula . The continual tendency of Piedmont to increase in power aad influence , especially after foreign invasions—to become the initiator and the centre of Italian leagues , to win MxAlt rosnoni nru \ aiithoritv among the other
European Powers by her valour on the neia 01 battle , by political wisdom manifested in the confesses in which she began to take part , in the fifteenth century—has opened the way for ^ -the future regeneration of Italy , which is still so anxiously awaited . Thus Piedmont , which has ever remained an Italian Power , even in the midst of foreign domination , came to be considered m the seventeenth century as the legitimate representative of the whole nation , and openly assumed the defence of the Italian cause m the face of the
European potentates . .... ^ Some of the great difficulties which . m the fifteenth century stood in * the way of Italian unification and nationality are now extinguished , or sensibly diminished ; fo r instance , the multi p licity of petty States has disappeared , and the spirit of municipalism , in the course of recent events , has given way almost entirely , and been replaced by a sentiment of nationality now widely developed . But Italy is still divided into very nearly the same principal States ^ as in the time of Lorenzo the Magnificent , Macchiavelli and Guicciardini , arid which were those of Turin , Milan , Venice % Florence , the Pope , and Naples . Now , as then , life in
emanates , so to speak , from various centres , a manner quite different from that which' is the case in other nations of Europe , arid which renders the immediate unification of the Peninsula a matter of no small difficulty . Apart from the present territorial condition of Italy and the complications of the Papal question , the old Italian system , of federative union again presents itself as the best and most suitable for modern Italy , and as the way by which unity may hereafter be obtained . Th ^ s federative union , if accomplished now , or hereaf ter , must rest upon the same principles as in the fifteenth century—the union of the States for their mutual and reciprocal preservation and safety , and for internal and external defence , while the
independence of each is recognised . The constitution of ifce Peninsula into a nation divided into three or four great parts united by the bonds of a perpetual confederation , if it could be mow carried out , -would offer every prospect of stability for some time to come , and would be a Step towards tb , e absolute unification of all Italy at a future date . But to us it appears that the . world must have advanced to a state much more nearly resembling that in which the wolf and the lamb shall lie down together , before Austria and Piedmont can meet on ., friendly terms to discuss questions connected , however remotely , with social and liberal institutions .
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t ^ p . — , FRANCE . Paris , Thursday Evening . Now that Spain has decided upon going to war with Morocco , people begin to speculate as to what part France will take in the question , There-seems to be a disposition on the part of the Government to attack Morocco on the Algeriue frontier , while Spain bombards Tangier , Some of tlie journals openly advocate the partition of the Moorish empire between France and Spain , and dream of the future conquest of the whole of Northern Africa , in which case -the Mediterranean would indeed become a French lake . . The articles in the Morning Post upon the Italian question and the peace of Zurich have excited great dissatisfaction here . Your contemporary is looked upon ns tho organ of the Government , and the French journals see in these articles an Indication on the patt of Lord Pnlmerston , under wlioae inspiration they are suppposed to be written , to oppose himself to tho settlement by a congress of the affairs of ftaly , and a , refusal to take part in its councils . - Attacks on British policy are increasing in number and in virulence in the columns of the daily P * e , B ( j . The Conatitutionnel , which ia known to be Snqe . ? QtoVQrninent influence , contains a long and ply-writtoh ) article on Irian grievances , denouncing mWftwng termr tho iniquities of British misrule . The new journal , Z > Opinion Rationale , In an article
on "Xi'Alliance Anglo-Francais , " dwells on Napoleon the First ' s prophecy , that the" British aristocracy would fall like the Venetian Republic ; and looks forward with evident satisfaction to the part which the Soldier of God , " / a belle France , will take in the coming struggle , when the proud Albion shall be levelled to the dust . : The tone adopted by the Univers , and the mendacity of the assertions which it makes in support of its views , have contributed to estrange many minds from Catholicism . The falsehoods of M . Louis Veuillot ' s organ are constantly being exposed and held up to derision by its contemporaries . . A few days ago it published a correspondence from
the Papal Legations detailing a horrible scene of blasphemy said to have been perpetrated at Pesaro . According to . the last romance published in the Uruvers , the mob entered a church arid pillaged the sacred vestments arid other articles used in the celebration of the offices . From this they proceeded to parody the sacrifice of the Mass . Naked women formed the choir , and acted as acolytes , while a drunken soldier , in a like state of nudity , discharged the mock functions of celebrant . However ingenious , and worthy of the pen of Dumas or Sue , this story is actually laughed at by the contemporary French press , by whom it is considered as fabulous as most Other stories put in circulation by the Ultramontane
organ . The past week has witnessed the final close of the celebrated Divan Procope in the Rue "Lepelletier . It was the favourite resort of all the literary men in Paris , and upon , its cushions of faded velvet might be seen lounging the greatest , notabilities of the literary world down to the meanest scribes , some en - gaged at cards , othersat dominoes , and all smoking Rather a good story of imposition has found its way into the papers . - A gentleman was detained at the omnibus office , near the Palais Royal , awaiting a vehiele to convey him to the Ternes . The rain fell in torrents , and every omnibus was full , labelled with the terrible word " complet" so familiar to a belated Parisian . A stranger accosts this gentleman , and points out to his notice an empty cab , which he begs him to engage jointly with himself , as he is going the same road , and he urges the necessity of prompt proceedings , or they will be detained there the whole evening . The gentleman assents to this , and . the stranger hires the cab . Before entering the vehicle they take a glass of absinthe together at the neighbouring restaurant , and thus fortified , they ride , indulging in cheerful converse , until their arrival at the Barrier of Neuilly . Here the stranger alights , giving the gentleman fifteen sous , whicli he tells him is the half of the fare , and they bid each other farewell . When the gentleman is set down at his door he is informed , to his sorrow and amazement , that the fare , instead of being thirty sous , amounts to ten francs and a half , as the cab had been lii ^ ed at an early hour of the day . His remonstrances are in vain ; an appeal is made to the Cbmmissaixe of Police , but the
cabman s demand is confirmed . A few days ago some passengers on the boulevards picked up a great many pieces of gold , of twenty , ten , and five francs . Moneys to the amount of 700 francs , picked up in this way , were deposited with the agents of police in the course of a few hours . It appears that a clerk in a large commercial firm had dropped a sum of 1 , 200 francs on his way from a bank . The remaining 500 frnncs has not yet turned up ; the papers charitably hope that the individuals who have found them are , for the present , prevented by their business engagements from making its restitution . Among recent novelties , a yachting fever has seized the French , Last week a magnificent yacht , d la Anglaise , was launched into the Seine , near Bercy , in the presence of a crowd of delighted
spectators . The weather lias become -very oold within the last few days , and a good deal of rain has fallen at the commencement of the present week . This change in the temperature is bringing many persons from the country to Paris . The article in the Times on the Morocco question is favourably received , and the JPresse takes occasion to remark that the alleged dispute between Lord Palmerston and Count Perslgny is probably a false rumour . -,
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terest and horrify them to the extent they do . me I would venture a few translations for tlieir behoof and painful excitement . But as almost every one is now a traveller ; and every traveller an ani mated polyglot , perhaps your readers are as well acquainted with the England of the continental journals , and the Englishman of the continental theatres , as is your correspondent ; and it will therefore suffice to inform such as are living at home at ease that the belief is as general as the assertion , that the Emperor of the French at this moment—not Britannia rules the waves . Whether the statesmen share the belief , of course , I cannot say , but this much is
certain , that press and people in Germany look upon France as a more dangerous enemy and more valuable friend than England . 'Tis true , the proof of the pudding is in the eating , but it takes a vast amount of labour , trouble , and expense sometimes to beat the truth into men ' s minds . The aspirations of the peace party in England have made our neighbours warlike . As an Englishman , it is very awkward to be obliged to listen to these prophecies of the defeat and decline of Old England , and one cannot help Wishing that the occasion may soon occur which will recall the memory of Nelson to the present generation that seems to know him not .
The national unity and reform movement still shows signs of life , I am pleased to say . Mr . Von Bennigsen , whose name deserves to be widely known as a noble and energetic patriot , lias published a call to join the National Verein , which has its headquarters now at Coburg , the police authorities at Frankfort having , as your readers are aware , refused to sanction its meetings there . The Association commenced its sittings at Coburg on the 18 th inst ., the anniversary of the battle of Leipsig . ; The Prince of Prussia arid the Emperor of Russia
have met at Breslau . A report is making the round of the papers that on the arrival of the Emperor at Warsaw , lie was met at the railway station by the Archduke Albert of Austria , -who , after the first interchange of compliments was over , hinted that the Emperor Francis Joseph would be happy to welcome his Majesty on the frontier . The Russian Emperor , however , most politely expressed his regret that it was out of his power to visit Austria during this journey , which he had undertaken solely to pay a family visit to his uncle , the Prince Regent of Prussia .
The Austrian Gazette announces the resignation of Baron Von Hiibner , and Graf Griinne , adjutantgeneral . People are puzzled at these resignations , more especially at Baron Von Hiibner ' s withdrawal from the Ministry of Police , to which he was so very lately appointed . The Liberals regard it as a sign that the Austrian Emperor has already grown weary of his labours in the field of reform and progress . The Austrian journals offer no clue to this important change of ministers . The Ostdeutsche Post merely remarks that tho resignation of Count Griinne has no connexion with that of the minister Von Hiibner . With reference to the event it says : " All classes of the population are astounded that the rumours of a change have been so rapidly fulfilled . Public sympathy accompanies this minister m nia retirement . Above all , the press have most reason to retain a grateful remembrance of the short official activity of Chevalier Von Hiibner . " Hiibner Baron
The successor of Von ^ yon Thierry , who occupied a high position in the foreign office during the ministry of the late Prince Scliwartzenburgh . After the death of the Prince , Baron Von Thierry retired to his estate near balUburg , where he remained till the appointment of Count Rechberg to tho foreign office , whereupon lie returned to fill a confidential position , in which it appears ho has acquired tho high approval of the Emperor . On receiving his portfolio he toolc an early opportunity of inviting tho heads of the Vicuna press into las , presence for the purpose ot assuring them that the personal change which have occuvreu would produce no difference with regard to Ji » o acknowledgment of tho importance of the press , ana a due respect for its legal freedom . This assurance has filled tho Vienna editors with joy , nnd they yont the hope that the change will also lead to no alteration in the programme of 23 rd of August ,
announcing the works of reform . . Tho following anecdote is related by . seven " journals with the view , doubtless , of showing tno nonrGerman character of the Emperor of Auscrm . Count Goluchowski , on being offered tho port olio > o » Ministry of the Interior was so astonished at t , tnao he said to the Emperor on their first interview :--" Your Majesty is probably not aware that 1 am * Pole . " "You are an Austrian , " replied J rancis Joseph ; " I am an Austrian subjoct , your M'y ^ V ' but by nation a Polo . " " Well , then , you nro of tuo Solavoniean rac <> , and I have ever reckoned njoatupm * my Solavonlaan peoples . " Goluchowskl mwclo nw acceptance of tho office dependent upon four conditions : —I . The formation of a War OlHco . a . Tho reduction of the army to a peace footing . •*• The appointment of Provincial Assemblies . *¦ **
GERMANY . Brbmbn , October 96 th , 1859 .- ^ If the English nro desirous of seeing themselves as others see thoi . ; , they have only to learn the tongues and read t lie journals of their nearest neighbours of the Continent ; they will have then no occasion to echo the prayer of the Scotch poet for supernatural assistance in the search after self-knowledge . Ever since the Italian war , more especially , the ' continental papers have devoted a good deal of space to the discussion of English affairs , particularly tho state of tho fleet and army . If I could persuade inyaolf that tho disaertatioxa would prove new to your readers , and In-
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Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 29, 1859, page 16, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_29101859/page/16/
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