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THE LEADER .
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—7 ^ - "ITAST preparations are in progress for the stupendous pageant with which the master of France proposes to-morrow to amuse his faithful city of Paris . We hear of trhjrnphai arches , garlands , piles of artificial laurels , Chinese lamps , and solid statues of peace upon pedestals of masonry , while the streets on the line of march present the appearance of a barricade or an extempore fortification * from , the imposing piles of scaffolding intended for the reception of spectators . The Emperor has visited his legions at the camp
of St . Maur , and all the arrangements of this important exhibition have been made under his own immediate direction , while the rumours of conspiracy having died away into ridicule , it is now by no means certain that he will not enter the metropolis , as a conqueror should , at the Iiead ^ of his mighty host , to be welcomed by his fair wife , and his glittering court , at the foot of the column raised by the grateful nation to his illustrious predecessor . Let us hope that no envious cloud may intervene to mar the beauty of the coup d ceil , that the visitors from London may not be doomed to exhibit the useful but unpicturesque umbrella ,
which they have but just closed in old England ; and that no intrusive widows or opkans , and no de- < solate mothers may be seen , whose presence may recall the barren but gory fields of Magenta and Solferino . The spectacle concluded , we learn that Napoleon will depart , without receiving any of the obsequious compliments of his admirers and dependants , to the quiet shades of Biarritz , to seek that repose which his shattered frame so much requires ; for it is said that mind and body have suffered fearfully from the fatigues , the anxieties , and the horrors of the late campaign . Among the many striking proofs of the peaceful
bent of the French ruler , not the most unimportant , arc the temperate observations of M . Granier tie Cassagnac , which hie imperial patron has this week kindly permitted "to appear in the columns of the Constltulionnel newspaper , in which that meek disciple of , the new " Napoleon of Peace " rebukes the King and Parliament of Belgium for their audacity in strengthening the defences of Antwerp , which ( as all the world knows ) is only n , tQto du pout of that English river , the Channel . France having completed her peaceful preparations bo thoroughly and so effectually , cannot out consider the efforts of other countries to plaoo
thenngetieally declared that England had but simply conveyed the welcome message of peace from France to Austria . Lord Elcho ' s proposed resolution ofnon -interference on Monday elicited the most argumentative and eloquent speech of the session from the Chancellor of the Exchequer , who , while he gave credit to the late Government for their endeavours to maintain peace , showed that there had been no departure from a . __ Tit " "li ' ¦ . 1 . 1 J \ "L - « J \ 1-1 , 1 4- r- i » - \ - \ v ^ l < vi
neutral policy by the present ministry . He desired , he said , to see Austria prosperous , strong , and happy , and to that end he . would have her out of Italy ; but , he demanded , was the House prepared by a formula to take upon itself the functions of the executive , and to leave the French Emperor to struggle alone with , and , perhaps , sink under , the difficulties of his position . Lords Palmerston and John Russell denied that the
Government had any intention of-going into a conference , but the latter emphatically declared that the Grovernineiit would strenuously protest against any interference of Austria in the duchies . The Duke of Argyll and Sir C . Wood have respectively made long speeches in ^ their respective places , introducing the East India Loan Bill , in the course of which debates Lord Ellenborougb advocated keeping up the European army to the full sfcandnn . 1—he would have economy practised on the native element ; for the future of India his lordship has no fears . On this question General Evans spoke well , and protested against the employment of German or other foreigu mercenaries to defend our
possessions . The overland mail brings intelligence of the submission of the malcontent European troops , and of their acceptance of the proffered discharge . The great Indian rebellion is now represented only by occasional dashes of a few starving outlaws from their hiding-places in Nepaul , across the borders of Oude in search of food . The progress of the Ambassadors to Pckin is again delayed by the mysterious workings of Chinese diplomacy , but this difficulty we expect shortly to hear lias been removed by the presence of the ¦ British Admiral and his argumentative gun-boats . The strike among the workmen in the building trade already shows some signs of accommodation —the most hopeful symptoms being the mutual innUnninnno r > ,-. / 1 nnlinnni .-g < ll Snlll Vf »( l l ) V HIGH IMQ .
of Central Italy to the return of their former rulers , has been met everywhere with significant evidence of the unpopularity of his task . In tile city of Parana he met evident tokens of the determination of the people to resist the re-installation of the Duchess or her family ; and the occupation of Piacenza by a French corps has been followed by an outbreak of which it is impossible to foresee the results . By the last letters received , we were led to believe that " Viva il nostfore Vittorio JEmmanuele ! " was the popular cry , which expressed the hopes of the inhabitants of the duchy ; but if the telegraphic news be indeed confirmed , that the "Ked Republic" has been proclaimed and that the counsels of the false friends of Italy have been followed , then her dawning liberty has been _
again obscured . . . From Tuscany and Modena we learn that ah organised agitation for the proposition of Prince Napoleon as their future sovereign , under the title of " King of Etruria , " is making rapid strides to a successful result . If we may credit the correspondents of the best informed among our contemporaries , as well as the tidings which we ourselves receive , this settlement of their affairs would beby far the most popular , and the dream of annexing these fertile provinces to the kingdom of Northern Italy must be abandoned . If Austria , France , and the inhabitants themselves really consent to this proposed monarchyj the fact would appear well nigh accomplished . __ ' '
... , The addi-ess of M . Mazzini , which he has this week put forth , has certainly been well-timed to make a great impression . Many passages in this letter must draw forth an unwilling assent , and command the earnest attention of those who have hitherto been accustomed to look upon the writer as a mevo political firebrand . That war is a necessity of the French empire , and that Imperialism is the danger of Europe are propositions which few will be inclined to deny without deep reflection . Other points of this document will not fail to be
challenged , as when neutrality is styled cowardly , atheistical , and suicidal . The proposition of a league of free states , headed by England , would , doubtless , be a consummation to be wished , but its ' practicability is questionable . The Italian policy laid down for England by M . Mazzini—to demand the withdrawal of Franco'iron * the whole of the Italian States , in . accordance with the Frenchman ' s implied promise—is one which , however imposing in description , wo think few English statesmen would feel inclined to adopt , with the
masters . The movement , it should- be remarked , is more correctly described as a Hock 6 ut of the masters than < i general strike of the men—the operations of tho latter bein" confined to Messrs . Trollopc ' s establishment , while the mn « ters have brought matters to a crisis by . closing thoir establishments . Many of tho largest nnu * meanwhile , still continue thyir business , an * I tins wUi probably induce tho others to lend a willing ear to proposals of ndjuslinant . Already suitable mediators huvo oflyrc-d thoir eerviccn , and wo hnpo ^ vill meet with the success which tliuy anticipate . _ 4 . he address of the musters to tho workmen contains a reference to tho inlluoneo of tbu stnku ii |] on tho claims of operatives to the ihwcliwcs which we pannot allow to miss without remarking upon ite
certainty of involving thoir country ui a couunontal war . Sonio passages of this manifesto are calculated to excite curiosity in an eminent degree ; the world would be glad to know low M . Mazy-mi became acquainted with tho particulars of tho interview at Plombioree . . At home tho approaching close of tho Parliamentary session demands the utmost exertions of both Lords and Commons to despatch the uocesBary business of tho country within the
limited time which tho chums of tho moors anil tho grouse have loft to thorn . Tho terms of tho peace of Villa Franca , and the question as to what part England is to takes in thu settlement ^ the affairs of Italy , have been tho principal topics of discussion this week . In tho Lords tho Marquis of Nonnanby insinuated that the propositions oi tho poaoo had been concocted hetween Lord I ' lilineretou and M . do Vcroiuuy ? and Lord Wodohouso
onerincon-ootnesd ' aud bad taste . ^ Tho criminal record this week is fearfully heavy : no less than seven deaths by violence are announced , all of which , wo / ear , must be classed as murders . A terrible explosion of powder-mills m Ireland is also added to tho oaLaloguo of disasters .
selves upon an equally satisfactory " peace footing as unnecessary , and calculated to distui'b tho paacc of Europo . Nevertheless , since with such ramparts the little kingdom of Belgium believes that it oan defend itself against a quarter of «¦ million of foemen , who may look with envious eyes upon its free press , its fertile soil , and its magnificent ports , it is probable that tho fortifications will not bo stopped ; although M ; do Cassaguac most clearly shows that they are carried on with increased vigour , after each succeeding visit of old King Leopold to his niece and his sister across the Channel .
. From Italy , this week brings us most eventful news—presaging , we fear , another bloody chapter > n ' a thc nistpry of that unhappy country . Mi do Roiset , who has boon dispatched from the Tuilorias with the ostensible mission of reconciling tho men
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Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 13, 1859, page unpag., in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2307/page/3/
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