The Sun.
London, England, 1840-10-23 00:00:00

SPAIN.

OPINIONS OF THE FRENCH PRESS ON THE
ABDICATION OF THE QUEEN REGENT OF
SPAIN.

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(From the Ministerial Conslitutionnet)
What wail be the consequence of the abdication o
the Regent ? If we were to take the narrow view of
the subject which is entertained by some persons, a
Queen, a woman, the supreme arbitress of the fate of
an empire, may be replaced without difficulty and with-
out pettiest laws er in Madrid thinks him-
el Tlle
doubt, more capable of governing Spain
char, t, danger.
wt
r,'gr.
Cnliiri(i°it
stn a. But unfortunately this is not correct.
Neither Espartero, nor Calatrava, nor the divine Ar-
guelles, is capable of replacing Christina. And why ?
Christina, as Regent, closed the avenue to ambitious
projects of every kind, and, in giving stability to Roy-
alty, consolidated all the institutions of the country. A
revolution was accessary to wrest the Regency out of
her hands ; but a mere intrigue will wrest it from those
of Espartero, in spite of his great name ; besides, can
Espartero be sole Regent? That is improbable, nay, im-
possible. The exercise of power must be divided between
four or five persons. Now, who has ever seen concord in
such a partition of sovereign power ? Who has forgotten
our Directory and its intestine disputes, always ending
in proscription? The Royal power is about to be divided
in Spain—a country in which unity is wanting, and
which, on that account, is tending towards anarchy.
This is an enormous danger, particularly if we consider
what power it will give to foreign influence. France,
which has been so madly accused at Madrid, is very
disinterested in this affair. It is not from the side of
the P. rencee that intrigues are to be looked for, nor
was it from thence that came the mauceuvres by the aid
of which this revolution was brought about. We think
it is the interest of France to live in harmony with
Spain, whatever its Government may be. Our obser-
vations, therefore, as to the state of things in Spain
ought not to give offence, and the Madrid Gazette,
which is so prompt at taking fire against the French
Press, will find nothing in our words deserving of re-
proach. We hope our sad predictions may not be veri-
fied, and that Spain may come triumphant out of this
trial. We desire that she may be free within and in-
dependent of all unwholesome influence from without.
And we desire this the more as we sympathise sin-
cerely with all proper liberty, and because Spain, being
mistress of her policy and her alliance, must, neces-
sarily, by the force of circumstances, be brought to a
closer alliance with France.
(From the Ministerial Courtier Francais.)
We will not cast upon the French Government the
responsibility of what has jest happened in Spain. Its
conduct has not been skillful. The reminiscences of
the 11th of October prevented the foresight of the
Ist of March, but it is clear, that, supported or not
supported by France, Queen Christina was condemned.
The parties in Spain had formed their revolution, and
France failing to aid them, they reckoned upon Eng-
land to promote the work of anarchy. We again ex-
press our desire that our Government may abstain
from intervention. Spanish revolutions go too far ;
they destroy the principles which they would set up.
We have no right however, to give them lessons of
good conduct. Let us be satisfied with seeing the
name of France respected in Spain, and let us not pre-
tend to direct a nation which appears desirous of in-
struction at its own expense.
Queen Christina arrived at Port
VeTridhreePsrines as PreYnsCl7:;essel, escorted by two vessels of
war, one French and the other English. M. Mathieu
de la Ridorte has necessarily discontinued his functions,
as his letters of credit were merely to the Queen Re-
gent. The English Ambassador remains in the per-
formance of his functions, as he was accredited to
Queen Isabella."
The Presse charges the English with having insti-
gated the Spanish anarchists, and goes so far as to say
that in every attempt to overthrow the Government
English agents were at work.
The Quolidienne declares, as the France had done,
that Christina has met with the just chastisement of
usurpation ; and adds, that the only legitimate principle
of Government for Spain is now at Bourgos. All other,
says the Quolidienne, must fall.

PRUSSIA.

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE KING.
BERLIN, OCTOBER 19.—The Prussian State Ga-
zette of to-day, contains the detail; of the solemnity of
doing homage to his Majesty King Frederick Wil-
liam IV, which took place at Berlin on the 15th of
this month. His Majesty first repaired in State to the
Church, where he received the homage of the Protes-
tant Clergy. He then returned to the Palace, where
he received the homage of the deputation of the Ca-
tholic Clergy. The Prince and Counts of the Em-
pire after his Majesty had addressed them in a few
words. did homage by singly giving hands. Then the
Prince and the Estates of Silesia took the oath of
allegiance. His Majesty then proceeded through the
—as. Picture Gallery to the White Saloon, where the Queen
(From the Paris Papers of Wednesday.) was already seated on the platform. The Members of
Their Majesties received on Monday evening the the Equestrian Order were in their places. The King
President of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of seated himself on the throne, surrounded by the Mem-
Justice, the Duchesses de Decazes and de Beaufre- bers of the Royal Family.
mont, the Duke de Trevise, and General Ortolan. The Gazette details the address of the Minister Von ,
The Council of Prefecture met yesterday at the Rochow to the assembled Estates, his Majestys speech
Hotel-de-Ville, and suspended for two months from to them, and the address of M. Von Kraasneck, the
their functions the following officers of the National chief burgomaster, who spoke with great feeling to the
Guards, who formed part of the deputation that went King, and declared, in the name of all present, that
with the protest on Sunday week to M. Thiers : they were ready to swear unalterable fidelity and affec-
Messrs. Vallee, Lessere, and Recut, Captains ; Messrs. Con to the King and country ; after which his Majesty
Depoty and Schumacher, Lieutenants ; and M. Gar- rose, and with a clear and loud voice delivered the fol-
rault, Sub-Lieutenant of the Legions of Paris ; as also lowing address, which was plainly heard by at least
M. Perier, Captain of the National Gaard of the Ban- 20,000 of the persons present, while those who were
lieu. These officers had been summoned to appear, but too distant too hear were impressed by the energy with
did not present themselves. • which his Majesty spoke :
The Ministers went last evening to St. Cloud, for "In this most solemn moment of receiving the
the purpose, as it is believed, of presenting to the King homage of my German dominions, of the noblest races
the first draft of the Speech on opening the Session. of the most noble
people, and recollectina, the- me-
Marshal Soult has arrived in Paris. morable scene at Konigsburg, and which is here re-
A long conference took place yesterday at the hotel peated, I call upon God to be pleased to confirm with
of the Minister of Foreign Affairs between M. Thiers his Almighty Amen the vows which have been just ex-
and the Prussian Charge d'Affaires. pressed, which I made at Konigsburg, and which I here
A book by M. Louis Blanc, entitled ~ De l'Or- confirm. I vow and promise to conduct my Government
ganisation du Travail," published by Pagnerre, has in the fear of God, and in love to man ; with open
been seized by the police. The police have been to the eyes in matters relating to the wants of my people and
residence of M. de Lamennais, and have seized the MS. my age, with eyes closed when justice is to be ad-
of his pamphlet, '°Le Pays et le Gouvernement." Aministered. I will, as far as my power and my will
book, by M. There, entitled "La Verite sur le Parti extends, maintain peace in my time. I will truly, and
Democratique," has also been seized at its publisher's. to the utmost of my power, second the noble endea-
e
mly
wcilolu nso,-
lchlirspornoitonottsits parallel,
The National has a violent and almost furious article yours of the Great Powers who, for a quarter of a
on the proceedings adopted by the Government against century, have been the faithful guardians of the peace
the seditious writings which have recently appeared, and of Europe. (These words were received by the people
on the suspension of the officers of the National Guard with the most enthusiastic acclamations.) Above
who committed a breach of discipline in their protest all it shall be my endeavourwthloinchsae
against the policy of the Goverment. " The brutality try the position to which Divine. Providence has
of the Government at home," says the National," is in raised it, through a history
in which Prussia has become the shield of the safety
exact proportion to its meanness abroad."
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signi ous t
o country,the m. ) f o
1r •
" This morning, at six o'clock," says the Gazette de and the rights of Germany.
true son
France, " the police visited several booksellers, and govern that I may be acknowledged as the
others who sell Radical publications, for the purpose of of a never to be forgotten father, ?f the never to be
seizing the last pamphlet of M. de Lamennais." Amongst forgotten mother, whose memory will be blessed from
the number of domiciliary visits, says the same paper, generation to generation. But the ways of Kings are
no cuecda
nth, eas
se last
I
answer
with an
m ee lei
in
one to the office and private residence of M. De- rich in tears, and worthy of tears, unless they are•aided
gouve Dcnuncques. At the shop of M. Pagnerre, the by the heart and minds of their people. Therefore, in the
publisher, the police seized, in addition to the pamphlet enthusiasm of my
islo:i'eniefsotry
ihanwncdhheo/t'iple:ussia, with its popula•
of M. de Lamennais, the " Almanach Democratique for my people, born in arms, in freedom and obedience-
-1841." (His Majesty pronounced
The Siecle, which is considered to be the organ of vated voice and great energy, on which loud and long
mmaydeg M. Odilon Barrot and his party, states, with reference to continued acclamations burst from the people, which
the meeting between Mr. C. Attwood and M. Barrot, and did not cease till h
will you with heart and mind, in words
a few friends of the latter, who (says the Siecle) were address to you, Gentlemen, in this solemn hour a
accidentally present, that M. Odilon Barrot and his solemn question,
soul, with the holy
the still more holy love of
friends considered the conversation on that occasion to your own names, in the names of those who sent you
he of a private nature, and not intended for publica- here. Knights, citizens, country people, and of the
preserve Prussia, as
tion. The Siecle adds, that if, in the course of this innumerable crowd here assembled, who can hear my
conversation, M. Barrot said that the alliance between voice, I ask you,
England and France was the best guarantee against the and deeds, and
encroachments of Russia, it is not true that, in blaming fidelity of the G 11.
dns assist m
some of the diplomatic acts of the French Government, the Christian, eider°
he said he should, nevertheless, if in the same position, it is and as it must remain, 11 not decline? Will
you aid and assist me to de. velop. e more and more the
have taken the same course.
Rear Admiral Lalande, it is said, has been pro- glorious qualities tb
millions •
isplaced •
moted to the rank of Vice-Admiral. tion of only fourteen -, in the rank of the
f the earth ; namely, witha nro ugyohwuwirt
FRENCH AFRICA.--A letter from Algiers of the 11th Great Powers 0. • . honour, fidelity,
instant states that the accounts brought back by justice, and truth, progressut in wisdom of age, and the
General Changarnier from Miliana are very distress- heroic energy ain these Will you not leave
ing. The column which was sent to re-victual that me nor abandon me, rmy efforts ? Will you
place was about five thousand strong, and escorted a faithf ally stand by me
with the through
good and evil days ? Oh!
very large convoy of provisions and stores. The enemy then answer me the clear, the noblest, words of
harrassed the column with incessant attacks during our mother-tongue, answer me with an honest Jah (yes).
the advance, but was always repulsed ; and in one (This yes resounded r
signv side of the crowded
particular engagement the Arabs were signally defeated, square, and the expre in the answer pronounced
The French had on this occasion about 300 killed and by many thousands, corresponded with the decision, and
wounded. The total loss of the Arabs during the ex- warmth with which the question had been addressed
pedition was supposed to be from 1,000 to 1,200. On to the people). 'rile solemnit do the day is important
arriving at Miliana there were only from 400 to 500 to the state and to the worbut
your " Yes" was
men found surviving out of 1,300 men who had been for me ; that is my own ; that I will not give
left there in garrison. A whole battalion of the third up ; that unites us indissolubly in mutual love
Light Infantry is said to have been entirely cut off by anti fidelity ; that gives courage, energy, comfort,
fevers and other diseases. The town had been con- that I will not forget in my dying hours. I will keep
stantly blockaded by the Arabs until the arrival of the my vow which I pronounce here and at Konigsburg, so
troops. General Lamoriciere had made a sortie from help me God ! In confirmation I raise my right hand
Oran, and had attacked the Arabs behind the Great I to heaven, complete now the solemn ceremony, and
Lake, when the Kalifa Bouhamedy, with 5,000 horse_ I may the fruitful blessings of God rest upon this
men and a regular battalion, had come to attack the hour."
tribes who are allied to the French. The Arabs stood The impression madsessby these words need not, and
firm, but were At last forced to retire by the French ea. . cannot be described. " e must not omit to mention
valry, without much loss on either side. that the rain falling in torrents lessened , indeed, the
da ,but made the scene m
THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON.—The preparations for splendour of the y ore im-
the reception of the remains of the Emperor Napoleon pressive, for nothing but the enthusiasm which animated
at the Invalides will, we understand, be commenced in the whole assembly could have made them insensible to
the course of the present week. As the precession the unpropitious weather. Hereupon the oath was ad-

FRANCE.