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CONTINENTAL NOTES. The ministerial crisi...
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Louis Kossuth Has Arrived At Last, And L...
crime , which have won for him honourable remembrance . The plan of Mr . Hill is worthy great consideration . We think it would be practicable only with a sweeping amendment of the Vagrant Acts , and extensive industrial eroploys » e » t for the p <* w the latter measure has not entirely escape * the attention of Mr . Hill . Then might the system of retributive punishment , so degrading , essentially vicious , and unphilosophical , be destroyed , and a preventive system be established . Meanwhile , with great caution Mr . Hill ' s scheme might be applied to very well known thieves . Naturally every Englishman is jealous of all restrictions on personal liberty , even the personal liberty of suspected criminals .
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Continental Notes. The Ministerial Crisi...
CONTINENTAL NOTES . The ministerial crisis in France continues . The efforts of the President , to form a new Ministry under M Billault , have , it is understood , entirely failed . The reason assigned being that M . Billault was not certain of the support of the Left . There seems now to remain only two courses open to the President ; either to abandon the lofty position he has assumed as the arbiter of parties , -abandon his nromise to obtain the repeal of the law of the 31 st
of May , and shrink back into the exulting arms of Faueher ; or , to form an extra parliamentary Ministry of transition . To all appearance he will adopt the latter course , although M . Faueher is reported t o be still bragging that the President would reflect and then give way . Many lists of probable Ministers have been circulated . Some of these contain the most improbable combinations , and not one , of all we have yet seen , looks capable of doing the fovgh which would fall to its share .
Really , the conflict has been without the Elys . ee . Rage , vexation , ill-temper , not a little ferocity , have been displayed b } -- the leading journals of the reactionary party . The fusionistlegitimiste Opinion Publique , conducted by the ¦ vi gorous and frank Nettement , has made no show of hiding its disappointment and wrath at the complete change of policy projected by M . Bonaparte , and ridicules with keen sarcasm his pretension to be the saviour of France . " The glory of the saviour of France , " Nettement writes , " Preserved , not to pride and ambition , but devotion . "
L'Assemblee Nationale taunts Louis Bonaparte with personal ambition as the spring of his conduct , and threatens him with the terrors of a majority which knows how to act with energy and power . La Guerroniere , in the Pays , exclaims with solid gravity , ' Revision and abrogation ! these are the two inseparable terms of the policy whieh the new Ministry ought to sustain before the Assembly . " But while the Bonapartists and the Lamartine-Girardin school of politicians support the President in demanding both revision and abrogation , the National and the Sieclc denounce both the President ,
the policy , and its supporters . Louis Bonaparte will always be , even if successful , the man of th » reactionists and the priest party , writes the National . The majority , afraid of civil war , would of its own accord have repealed the law , if the President had not taken the initiative , says the Siecle . This latter thought seems at the bottom of the course pursued by the democratic journals . They are decidedly annoyed to find the President proposing anything half as sane as a repeal of the law . He cannot be sincere they assert : they would rather have ^ natched the suffrage in 1852 , they think .
And above all the noise of the fray ting the voices of two men , Emile de Girardm and Granier de Cas-Bagnac . With great force and indefatigable aeal , Girnrdin suatuined the President—demanding the repeal of the laws pf May 31 , and the revision of the Constitution by a Constituent Assembly elected by Universal suffrage . Not only lias he attacked the reactionary x > arty day after day , but he has defended himself from the National , the tiiecle , tho HJpubliquc , and a host of ultra-Democratic provincial journals . CiiHsagnac has written in an exulting strain , doing b ; ittle on one hand with the reactionary press , and on the other denouncing anarchy in the mo . st royal manner .
The position of jmrties , a « far as we can gather , jh this :- -Louis Bonaparte , sincerely or insincerely , dcBircH the repeal of tho obnoxious law and revision ; in this he is supported by I , ainiuline , Girardin , Veron ; ho that ho will be reduced to form an extru-Pnrliumentury ministry . This policy has upHet tho calculations both of the traditionary republicans , the Orlennists and the LefiitiiniHtH . The Purty of Order , in fact , is in comfeelin f their bra
plete disorder , as they , spite o - vado , that the President and the People would bo too tttrong for them . Tho Republicans uro onragod , became they doubt the sincerity of the President , iluudt his motives , suspect coups d , etat , auspoct treason of all kinds , and feel that the conduct of things ih drifting away from them . Kinilo de Girardin openly accuses them of preferring a bloody to a pacific solution . 'ihoy deny tho accusation , hut they do not niter their policy .
With an expiring fflfort at tyranny the Cher and the Nevre are declared under martial law by a decree countersigned Leon Faueher . Agitation pervades the ccmntry . Men feel that the prologue to the drama ef J 8 $ 2 has already begun . French affairs stand out foremost ifi Cairtteental H $ ws , and there it nothing of importance from else * where . That Austria should finally , by decree , fcave virtually subjugated Tuscany is not worth , calling news—she has long cojamanded there . German affairs are in much the same position . The Augsburg Gazette of the 17 th instant publishes the following : — " Lord Palmerston haa addressed the following note to Prince Castelcicala , the Neapolitan Ambassador at London : —
" ' Sir , —I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9 th instant , accompanied by a pamphlet , entitled , " The Neapolitan Government and Mr . Gladstone , " of which you request me to forward a copy to the representhtives of Great Britain at foreign Courts . I beg to state , in reply , that I cannot comply with your request , not wishing to contribute towards the circulation of a pamphlet which , in my opinion , is not creditable either to its author or to the Government it attempts to defend , nor to the political party of which it makes itself the champion .
" 'I feel myself called upon to declare that Mr . Gladstone ' s letters to Lord Aberdeen offer the melancholy picture of a system of illegality , injustice , and cruelty , which is scarcely credible in the present age in a European country . The information I have received from various sources has led me to the conclusion , that the English writer has not exaggerated the evils he portrays . On the contrary , the objeet of the author appears to have been to call public attention to abuses which , if they had lasted longer , would have undermined the Governmentand would
foundations of the Neapolitan , , sooner or later , have led to -those violent explosions which follow a protracted system of aggravated injustice . The Neapolitan G overnment , moreover , is under a delusion if it supposes that a tissue of unfounded assertions and hazarded denials , mixed with gross attack upon political parties , will render it any essential service or aid it in the object it has in view . In conclusion , I may add that the pamphlet of Mr . M'Farlane contains direct and indirect avowals which , in despite of him , confirm rather than remove this conviction . " * I am , & c . Palmerston . ' "
Kossuth In England. Rise Of Public Fbeli...
KOSSUTH IN ENGLAND . Rise of Public Fbelino . The interest felt in Kossuth ' s arrival among us has not diminished , though that desired event has so long been delayed . Since we last wrote , the citizens of Glasgow have sent an address to the Mayor of Southampton , for presentation to Kossuth ; Bradford , in council assembled , has forwarded a similar document ; from Bath emanates another , the list of signatures being headed by the noble name of Walter Savage Landor .
A very large and enthusiastic meeting was held laat Monday evening ( October 20 ) in the Court-house , Leeds , for the purpose of passing an address to Kossuth . The meeting was called by the Mayor , George Goodman , Esq ., on the requisition of a considerable number of inhabitants ; but , the Mayor being prevented attending the meeting by another engagement , Mr . Councillor Carter was called upon to preside . The first resolution , moved by the Reverend W . Guest ( Independent minister ) , seconded by Mr . Joseph Kershaw , and supported by Mr . Councillor Kettlewill , was the following : —
" That this meeting , having watched with deep interest the noble struggle which Kossuth and his copatriots carried on for the maintenance of liberty in Hungary , and having mourned the circumstances which led to their defeat , and their subsequent detention by tho Sultan of Turkey under the influence of the Governments of Austria and ltussia , rejoices that they have now obtained that liberty of which they were so unjustifiably deprived , and especially expresses its gratification that Kosauth haa determined to vmit this country , and welcomes him heartily , and with all affection , to tho Bhelter of its shores . " The following address , to be signed by tho Chairman on behalf of the meeting , was then moved by Mr . William Heuton , seconded by Mr . W . Brook , and supported by Mr . Councillor llobson : —
" TO I , OUIH XO 8 SUTH , LATH OOVKIlNOtt OF JIUNQAKY . " IIoNointKi ) Sir , —We the inhabitants of Leeds , assembled for the purpose of presenting to you a congratulatory address on your liberation from imprisonment and arrival in this country , approach you with at once the profoundest respect and the aincereHt affection . Wo watched , with , tho deepest intrrent and anxiety , your noble struggle for the maintenance of constitutional liberty in Hungary ; we heard , with great regret , of your betrayal and defeat ; wo Bynipatliincd with you in Your long and unjuntitluhlo impriHonmcnt , and rejoiced to hear of your liberation ; and now , with the utmost gratification and delight , wo givo you a right hearty JKugliuh welcome to our native land . An exile for a time from
your own country , we are delighted to give you honour & h a Buttering patriot , and though attempts have been made to Ichhcii our esteem for you by attacks of which we are . auhamed that they ure written in our language , we regard you none the Ichh as one who , by hi * nobk > neH « and tioitHiuteucy , haa earned tho thanks , not only of hia
country , but of hiB race . Your name , Sir , is with us a household vror 4 ; we talk of you to our children , and tell the tale of your patriotism as we gather round our hearthstone . " We do not need to remind you that such struggles as that youfcave l * en engaged in , are never ultimately unsuccessful ; w « look forward with hope to the day when your expectations and those of your countrymen will all be realised , and we pray that you may not only be spa red till then , and that , you may be permitted to share in the high rejoicing * that such a consummation will occasion but that you may enjoy , meantime , that happiness whic h you of all men have a right to , which can alone be secured by the consciousness that you have nobly don e your duty . ( Signed ) Given at the Courthousein Leeds the liiven at tne uourt jjeeas
* ' - , , on 20 th dav " -nouse , m , on me 2 Uth dav of October , 1851 . " 3 The other resolutions were moved and seconded by Mr . William Bruce , Mr . J . L . Prentice , Mr . David Green , & c . One of the closing resolutions was that Kossuth be respectfully invited , as early as possible , to visit Leeds . At the close of the meeting three cheers each were , at the call of Mr . William Heaton , enthusiastically given for Louis Kossuth , Joseph Mazzini , and Victor Hugo .
The American Ambassador has-signified his intention of being present at the banquet ; but Mussurus Bey , the Turkish Ambassador , has declined to be present . In spite of the efforts of the Times , Post , and Chronicle , to depreciate the private and public character of the Magyar chief , every day of this week has brought fresh accessions . The Westminster meeting , at the Hanover-square rooms , under the presidency of Sir de Lacy Evans , has kept up its character for outspoken popular sympathies . The Committee , meeting at 10 , Wellington-street , Strand , has met with great success .
The Polish-Hungarian-Refugee Committee , composed of gentlemen of Newcastle-on-Tyne , have summoned a public meeting in the Lecture-room , Newcastle , for Tuesday night next , the 28 th instant , to bid the illustrious Kossuth welcome to England , and to invite him to visit this district . Every effort is being made to make the demonstration worthy of the occasion ; and , judging from the well known sentiments of the public of Newcastle , we may confidently calculate on an enthusiastic response being made to the committee's appeal .
An address will be adopted to be presented to Kossuth , expressive of the esteem in which his character is held and of the sympathy entertained for his cause by the inhabitants of this district . Keaolutions will also be moved , acknowledging the courage of the Sultan in releasing him and his companions , notwithstanding the threats of the Austrian and Kussian Governments , and thanking the Americans for sending a vessel to remove them to such place as they may choose to go .
The Refugee Committee have addressed Kossuth as a body . The refugees have done the same . The former in English , the latter in German . The refugees bid him welcome to England as their beloved and honoured chieftain . They assure him that , whatever doubts he may entertain of the sincerity ot the English Government towards Hungary , he may rest satisfied that the English People appreciate his labours and sympathise with his struggles . Ihis they can testify from the kind and hospituble reception they have everywhere received since they landed in England . They declare that whenever the course of events demands again their services , they are picpared to leave the country of their adoption , and ( W battle , as in times past , for their country s and tnt Continent ' s freedom .
Out of the twelve refugees that were sent to Newcastle from Liverpool , there are now only two unemployed . Their conduct during their residence nort has been moat commendable . Newcaatle-on-Tyno , October 14 . IWil . « tub NKWCAHTLE-ON-TVNB HUNGARIAN nK ¥ V ™ ^ COMMITTW ! TO I . OUIS KOMJUTU , LATH OOVKUNOIl HUNGARY . . jj " Honoured and much khhi'B 0 thd _ Sin , —wj » with delight your deliverance from captivity , anu u > j hearty welcome to England .
" Wo watched with the moat intcnac int" ^[ * heroic struggle for your country ' s freedom , « ur * continuance we did what alone waa in our P owcr ™ ' ur we publicly expressed our aincere » ym P ^ 'J ceM . cause , and offered our carneat praycra for v < u : bu Our mean * , and not our will , prevented Us l omj ™ tl ftt ' < With grief and sadness we received tleJB 1 ( 1 treachery W consummated what open oppos m « not effect . Tet we felt thankful or your person * ^ and to that potentate , in whose dominioi s you i ^ asylum , we offer our profound -P *™" ^™ . Sled the calm and di ui < ied manner m which he has rep vindictive fury of your relentle « 8 V * ^} T ; tedt but not •« Illustrious Patriot ! you have been d £ «« i , ^ diHhonoured ! Your noble nation ih » " ^«« ft u the inbut not conquered ! Wo have «»^ V «» K ^ ^ wc , ook herent power of truth and riK hteoUancBB an ^^ forwartf with confidence to tho time ««•» >' , „ ,,. pro ^ r Hungary will be enabled to again resu J <^ , / place among the independent nation * of U « < -J - thete v -I'm . ! . „„ ,., „ i . wi ™ . ho of irood cheer , i < * » . - « -
, 1 ill LI 1 UH nu w «<* ^ 'm * «» , - 4 l |*» IIfill \** ' ~ is anything ia Una world really great it ^ ° r icdf « r mination of a nation advancing , without bt ; ] icU cO uut » a moment , to tho conquest of Us rigUW ,
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Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 25, 1851, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_25101851/page/2/
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