The Press. — London, England, 1856-08-02 00:00:00

730 lot* anb . &lonia! `‘futtiligence. FRANCE. The Monitcur of last Sunday published the following remarkable article upon the recent events in Spain : We have watched with interest the recent events in Spain, and we have approved them to a certain extent, as we fancied we discovered therein a favorable chance for establishing the Constitutional Government on a firm basis; for France, which re presents in Europe the ideas of 1789, can entertain no other wish than that of beholding a neighbour ing State, in whose prosperity she takes a deep inte rest, avoid anarchy or despotism—those two shoals so dangerous to progress and liberty; and, as the Espartero Ministry did not seem to possess either the power to prevent excesses or the requisite energy to 13ad a great country, it is natural to hail with sympathy a change of a nature to consolidate the throne of Isabella 11. Some foreign journals, blinded by their unwar ranted preference for a name, have called a coup d'kat that which was simply a resignation of Minis ters, accepted purely and simply by the Queen atter reiterated refusals. If the resignation had been that of O'Donnell they would have found it perfectly con stitutional. Party spirit should never misrepresent things to such an extent, and thereby endeavour to mislead public opinion. The condition of Spain had been deplorable for two years ; that great country, for so long a time the arbiter of Europe, whose alliance but recently was eagerly sought for, had sunk into insignificance. It had neither finances, nor army, nor commerce, nor Administration, nor influence abroad. In this difficult position ambitious men, instead of endea vouring to give strength to what existed, attempted to overthrow it, either by flattering the passions of the mob or by attempting to realise dangerous utopias. The disorders which have agitated Spain for the last few years must be attributed to the fatal idea of certain Ministers, four years since, to make a coup d'itat, when Spain was tranquil and prosperous, and when there was no cogent reason to urge them to make a sudden change in the laws of the kingdom. For a coup d'etat to be legitimate in the eyes of posterity it must be justified by a supreme necessity, and be regarded by all men as the sole means of saving the country. We know those who dreamt of coups &kat not with a view to modify some institutions, but to sub vert the throne or change the dynasty, either by uniting Portugal to Spain under the house of Braganza or by establishing a regency. We therefore give credit (nous luis savors fire) to Marshal O'Donnell for having attempted, without a coup d'etat, to restore order in Spain, the first and indispensable basis of liberty. We give him due credit for having during the first moment of snatchy devoted all his care to the reform of the Spanish army, as well in a moral as in a material point of view; for it did not suffice to reform battalions and squadrons—it was essentially neces sary to give to soldiers who are as brave as they are capable of great things the only mainsprings lor the maintenance of an army, duty and fidelity to the Sovereign, and discipline. Let us hope, then, that the recent changes will put an end to those coups (Mat and to those baneful pronunciamentos, for it is our sincere desire that Spain, which contains so many elements of strength and prosperity, should resume, in the midst of quiet, the rank which is her due, instead of descend ing to the level of certain Republics of South America, where neither patriotism, nor civic virtues, nor high principle are to be found, but only a few generals who dispute the power with the help of soldiers led astray by empty promises. The Sicle replied to this article, and, though agreeing with it in the main, ventured to express an opinion that it was difficult to maintain O'Donnell's attempt was not a coup d'etat. In regard to Espar tero, the Sii.c/e differs tote ccelo with the Moniteur The official journal (it says) does not make suffi cient allowances fur the difficulties of the position in which Espartero's Ministry was placed—difficulties which now appear in all their reality by the sad events that are passing in the Peninsula. We approved of the liberal and democratic tendencies of Espartero, and we think that the Moniteur, which was alarmist the day before yesterday, is now over eonfident in the re establishment of tranquillity in the country of local franchises and pronunciamentos. The Assemblee Nationale, in a repi), pins its faith upon Narvaez as the only man, during the last twenty five years, "whom personal ambition or the entrain ment of circumstances has never made to deviate from the line he has traced, and which may be abridged in two words—consolidation of the Throne THE PRESS. and exclusive devotion to the interests of Spain." And, in direct opposition to the Moniteur, asserts:— " Peace can be restored to Spain only by a sincere return to the ideas of order, and by the complete abandonment of a policy the inevitable consequences of which have revealed themselves. We think we know that such is the desire of the Queen. The energy she has shown in face of the insurrection, alter having supported, not without dignity, the two years of the preceding regime, has awakened in all hearts those sentiments of fidelity and loyalty which ally themselves, in true Spaniards, to their unalter able attachment to their religion. If the Govern ment wishes to assure its triumph, it is in these sentiments that it must seek support—it is there that it must seek strength and duration. Let it re nounce those impious laws which were but a first step towards a more general spoliation ; let it break ener• getically with the deplorable tendencies of the regime that has just fallen: it is at this price only that it will conciliate, without exception of party, all honest men, and that it will consolidate its victory." The formation of an army of 25,000 men on the line of the Pyrenees still proceeds. The camp at Boulogne has been broken up. At the farewell review of the camp, Marshal Bara guay d'Hilliers addressed the troops : Messieurs,—The camps are about to be raised. The army of the north is dissolved. You are under orders to march to Paris, and I understand all your joy. I should share it most heartily did I not feel a deep regret at quitting regiments and officers with whom I have served tor the last eighteen months—who have so entirely satis fied me, and whom I have been so proud to command. 1 know not what the future may reserve for us, but if it answer to my desires we shall meet again, and in that case I shall rely upon you, as you may rely upon me. We are animated by the same sentiments of devotion to our coun try and the Emperor, and we shall ever have for our rallying cry " Vive l'Empereur." Prince Lucien Bonaparte has returned to France from Spain by order of the Emperor. Count Walewski has returned to, and the Emperor is expected in Paris on Monday. SPAIN. Despatches from Madrid up to the 30th ult. an nounce that the authority of the Queen's Govern. ment was recognised throughout entire Spain, excepting the interior of the city of Saragossa. No further movement had taken place at Barce lona, and the slight revolts at Gerona, Corunna, Granada, Malaga, and Cadiz, had been suppressed with eit,e. Generals Dulce and Echague are before Saragossa, and the surrender of the town is stated to be hourly anticipated. The Queen is reported to have demanded of Marshal O'Donnell the return of Queen Christina. M. Gonzales Bravo has been granted permission to return to Madrid. The National Guard of Madrid was to be re organised, and the present Cortes to be dissolved. AUSTRIA. The Emperor, it is asserted, has decided upon having himself crowned at Vienna as hereditary Em peror of Austria. The Emperor left Vienna on the 29th for Aussig and Toeplitz, in Bohemia, where it is expected he will hold an interview with the King of Prussia. Prince Paul Esterhazy left on the 23rd on his mission to Moscow. PRUSSIA. The King and Queen of Prussia have not yet re. turned to Berlin from Neubad in Bohemia. Count Morny, the French Ambassador to Russia, arrived at Berlin on the 29th. RUSSIA. The humlide Russe of the 24th officially an nounced the evacuation of the Crimea by the allied forces. The coronation of the Emperor remains fixed for the 31st. General Von Berg has lately inspected the Aland Isles, with the view, it is reported, of taking military possession of the same. TURKEY. The Journal de Constantinople, of the 21st, dis putes the joint occupation of the Isle of Serpents by the Russians, as well as their delay in the evacua tion of Kars, into which the Russians bad thrown a reinforcement of 12,000 men. Le Nord asserts the right of occupation because the congress at Paris forgot to decide whether the Isle of Serpents be longed to the delta of the Danube or not, and that it is requisite for Russia to have a Russian port on the island via a-vie to the Turkish one. The con tinued occupation of Kars Le Nord excuses on the plea that the Turks, according to treaty, have not yet evacuated the coast of Abasia. The arrival at Constantinople of M. de Boutinieff, ambassador from Russia) to the Porte, is shortly expected. ITALY. SATURDAY, A slight insurrectionary movement at Massa on the 25th was suppressed at once, and twenty persons arrested on the Sardinian frontier. General Stacketberg is expected at Turin as Rus sian Minister. SWEDEN. Count Gustavus Loewenstjerna, formerly Swedish Ambassador at Paris, expired suddenly at Stock. holm on the 28th. The Government of Norway have made serious complaints that, at Archangel and Baraujeford, the Russians cross the frontiers, and hunt and fish on the Swedish grounds. AMERICA. Intelligence from New York to the 19th statf a that the Old Line Whigs of Virginia have declared for Mr. Fillmore, and the Massachusetts Whigs have issued a manifesto of neutrality in the contest. The German Turnvereiu associations have declared them selves in favour of Fretnont. There are 60,000 Turners, of whom 7,000 reside in the slave States. The Herald regards the movement as important. The determination of the English Government not to dismiss Mr. Dallas was received throughout America with hearty satisfaction, and it was antici pated that all difficulties about Central America would be speedily settled. A frightful railway accident had occurred on the North Pennsyivania Railroad, by which soma fifty persons were killed and roasted alive, and seventy-five horribly injured. INDIA. The usual mail, with uatxs to the 17th and 26th June, from Calcutta and Bombay, brings no intelli• gence of importance. The disturbances at Kimedy were reported as suppressed. General Grant had arrived at Madras. Sir Jamsetjee Jebeeboy, the great Parsee merchant of Bombay, has retired from business. Matters were quiet in Oude. The Rajah of Kilse poor has been captured. tout au lash an. Her Majesty the Queen and Court remain at O. borne. His Royal Highness the Prince of Prussia took leave of her Majesty on Monday for Goodwood, and thence to Berlin. The Princess of Prussia 'eft Osborne the following day direct for the Contineht. Her Majesty on Wednesday visited the camp at Aldershott, reviewed the troops, and remained at her pavilion for the night. On Thursday evening the Queen returned to Osborne. The Court remains at Osborne till the end of the month, when her Majesty will proceed to Balmoral. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester has lett Gloucester-house for the Ranger's-lodge, Richmond-park, for the autumn. Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cam bridge and the Princess Mary, attended by Baron Knesebeck, leave Cambridge-cottage about the mid dle of nest week, for a tour in Switzerland, after which their Royal Highnesses go toA the Duchess's chateau, near Frankfort. The Duke and Duchess of Manchester have ar. rived at Tanderagee, the noble duke's seat in the north of Ireland, from London. Lord Lyndhurst has left town for Folkestone, en route to Boulogne. Lord George and Lady Adeliza Manners have arrived in town from visiting the Duke of Rutland at Belvoir Castle. His Excellency the Belgian Minister and Madame Vi►n de Weyer have returned from Brussels. The Marquis and Marchioness or Londonderry arrived at Cbesham•place on Saturday night from the Continent, after an absence from England of eight months. Lord and Lady Brougham have left town for Brougham-ball. The noble and learned lord con tinues to enjoy excellent health. The Right Hon. R. C. N. Hamilton, M.P., and Lady Mary Hamilton have gone on a continental tour. Mr. Portal, M.P., and Lady Charlotte Portal, have left town for Laverstoke-house, Hants, where they are entertaining a succession of visitors. alttropolitan. AT THE COURT OF ALDERMEN held on Tuesday, Alderman Finnis presented a memorial from the parishioners of Erich, praying that the metropolitan drainage scheme for discharging the sewage at Plumstead may not be carried into effect, as it is stated that matter floating on the surface of the river will, within a limit of six miles, osc bate for a period of fourteen days before being fairly eArried out. The memorial suggests that the marsh-lands at Sea Reach, some distance below Gravesend, be adopted as the point of outfall. A motion in favour of an estimate for estab-