The Sun.
London, England, 1823-01-04 00:00:00

MEXICO.

ALVARADO, Nov. 4.--.'f lit, Commandant of the
fort of St. Juan d'Ulloa, on the night of the 27th ult.,. made An
attack with the garrison on the city of Vera Cruz. It appears
that the Governor was prepared for the assault. The moment
the Royalists entered the city, they were attacked in the streets
by the Imperialists, and completely routed, with the loss of 200
killed, wounded and prisoners. General Ihvila, the former
Governor of San Juan Mina, had, resigned previous to this
affair, and the castle is now under the command of an officer of
the name of Lemur. It is not expected, that the castle can
hold out long. Te Dom was celebrated here on the 29th, for
the success of his Imperial Majesty's arms.

PRIVATE LET'T'ER FRO3IACVAILADO, OCT. 429, 11133.
" DE:An Si n—This day, at noon, we have had a solemn Te
Deem, and military rejoicing, in consequence of the defeat of an
attempt made on the night of the 27th inst. by the garrison of the
castle of St. Juan d'Ulloa on the city of Vera. Cruz. I. have
conversed with a person who was present during the atrair, and
from the various accounts given, it appears probable that die in-
tended attack was known to the Governor of Vera Cruz, and
every preparation made to repel it. The enemy had entered the
city ; the action which followed took place in die streets. The
Castilians Were diseomlitted with the loss of lad or 200 men,
killed, wounded, and prisoners. Davila, had, a few days bethre,
given up the command to a certain Lemur. The port of Vera
Cruz may be considered as closed now until the Castle has sur-
rendered. I translate-and annex the Proclamation of the Go-
vernor of Vera Ctuz.

" The Commandant-General and Political Chief of this Pro-
vince to his fellow-citizens. Inhabitants of Vera Cruz!—The
Genius of Evil, the public oppressor, and the enemy of the na-
tural rights of tnan, the Chief of the Castle of St. Juan detlllon,
actuated by rash vanity and pride, to the pre,judice of the hue-
rests of his nation, had planned an attack this morning on this
place, to surprise its chief officers, plunder the richest dwellings,
to introduce confusion, disorder, and anarchy, but he has met
with such disappointment as proves his impotency.
"These Castillian soldiers, who compare themselves in bravery
to the Nunianuans, have suffered a reverse of which they are the
victims, and you have been the witnesses ; and as often ars they
may attack our liberty and in.!ependence,so often shall they meet
the sacred spirit which animates Our vast Continent, and which
no human force can conquer. Therefore live tranquil, contemn
inquietude, remain at your homes safe under the indefatigable
care of the political and military authorities, and trust entirely
on the support of thii invincible garrison, which will always
faithfully Support your Government, your civil prerogatives,
and your dearest properties.
" (Signed) A NTONIO LOPES DJ SANTA ANNA.
" Vera Cruz, Oct. 27, 1822."

POLICY OF THE 'HOLY ALLIANCE.
wog FORWARDED IIY ACEILLE DE jourrßOY TO K. Dr
lIONTMORt:4M ON THE 23 of htprEmata.

Minieigneur—lrour. Etcellency has approved my journey to
Viotti* You have witnessed since my arrival the degree pf
confidence placed in me by the principal Cabinets of Europe.
The first consideration compels Me is a Frenchman, and one
who is under the protection of your Excellency, to speak to
you with frankness; the second induces nit to hope that you
will consideriny observations of some importance.
The system which unites the Courts of Russia, Austria,
Prussia, and the secondary Powers connected with it, has only
received additional strength since the last Congress. This
system consists of an invariable determination to oppose, not
only the propagation of revolutionary principles, but also of
those principles which might be favourable, directly or indi-
rectly, to the cause of the Revolutionists.

Since your arrival at Vienna, your Excellency has had an
opportunity of ascertaining that the view which I had taken, on
your accession to the Ministry, of the intentions of the Cabi-
nets, and of the individuals who compose them, was exact in
every respect. Your Excellency readily comprehended that
view ; and it would have been well if the other Ministers, your
colleagues, had equally appreciated their situation and my
statement. The instructions which your Excellency has re-
ceived will enable you to judge whether my fears are well
founded.

A great question—that of the fate of Spain—is about to be
agitated at the Congress. This is a principal question; and
your Excellency has had this object chiefly in view : for the in-
terests of the States of Italy, the maintenance of troops in that
Peninsula, and transactions which might have reference to some
economy in the occupation, are objects of toosecondary a nature
to deserve on the part of France the adoption of any extraor-
dinary diplomatic measures, such as tha presence of your Ex-
cellency at the Congress. I say nothing of the affairs Or the
East, which are decided by the result.
France is at this moment, with respect to Spain, nearly in
the seine situation in which Austria was with relation to the
kingdoth of Naples during its revolution. Her geographical
position—the dangers of vicinity, are the same. It is evi.
dent that France,. must adopt the part which Austria as-
sumed with so much success 18 months ago. I will go far-
ther—l will even assert that it is necessary for France, under
pain of compromising her dignity and her interests, to take the
lead in this affair, and to intrust to the bosom of the Congress
the discussion of the means which should be taken to put a stop
to the misfortunes of Spain.
These means must be adopted by common accord. The Ca-
binets, and particularly the Austrian Cabinet, which must in
justice be allowed to have the best information with regard to
what la passing in Europe, are not iporont of the fruitless at-
tempts made by France, since the commencement of the Span-
ish revolution, up to the period of the sad events of the 7th of
July last, to interpose in that revolution, for the purpose of
directing it, modifying it, or stipulating with it.
Europe is aware that these attempts had for their object, to
impose upon the Spanish nation the French Charter, or a Con-
stitution founded on that by which you are governed. I say im-
pose, for though some Spaniards belonging either to the class
of the Revolutionists or their silly followers, have countenanced
such a plan with the French Government, yet the people in ge-
neral reject it, anti reclaim their ancient institutions, laws, and
customs. The proclamation of the Junta of Catalonia is in
• this respect the expression of the national wish —of the wish of
all those who have preserved, amidst the Spanish Revolution,
the noble and true character of Spaniards; and I can assure
your Excellency, with the deepest conviction of my correct-
ness, that the manifesto of the Provisional Junta has been
viewed in this light by the assembled Cabinett.
Your Excellency's situation is therefore of a somewhat deli-
cate nature (if such an expression may be allowed to the fer.
• your of my zeal). It is believed that the French Government,
as a consequence of its own unsettled and uncertain situation,
cwpwhaihitgiehcao ihotrbenureaonxnfdeceeavd itcharters,andsiuortpieoonrfoadci
frh
different
has a natural tendency to constitutional proselytism, to the pro.
a splartbieneceiitnp"lzlef:a.itohteli res'il;b!symfisnintetanr,wdribtryl:
ALAI. Benjamin Constant, Foy, I.E‘oxyc,eallnednelyii,ghtiaosn
nadnedriaknoe3nlintoistocrp:
Op-
pose it in the Tribune. The opinions of your colleagues, Mon-
seigneur, are far from being manifested' on this point.
row, though the French Charter is respected and guaranteed
by the Allied Powers towards France, there exist in the arts
tern established by that Charter several provisions already re-
cognized as dangerous, useless, and inapplicable to every other
n
country.
that the abolition of orders, the destruction of privileges,
_rhe
institution of a legislative Chamber founded on popular
on eole ;-
don, and on a turbulent equality of rights, the
itebratcnha.atni
efof
gyardoursESxpceai
Chamber of Peers, which would be turned to d
iii,enictyklN,ailelinhoanvsetrwatedtre;e,
nlimittatiS re.
some intriguing upstarts, or corrupt, nobles,.
liberty-
ligion, the publicity of the tribune, end the incendiary
of the press—it is demonstrated, say, that these _ innovations,
lahle not only with the
ligious toleration to the detriment of the national Catholic re
and many others, would be irreconcilable,
withthetran-
quillitywishes and the necessities of Spain, but even
the incouveni.
attempts to establish those modern theories
encies of which we ourselves so often experience.
h Charter must be held
of Europe, already too long troubled by the repeated
I know, Monseigneur, that the French
sacred by the Ministers who govern by it, and who lave sworn
subject, to observe it. For myself, who am a mere though I
consider some of its measures as imperfect, and others as disad-
vantageous to the sovereign power, I submit to it as to the
work of the King, and indeed I do not see for what it could be
in France. But this respect for the Charter does
not induce an obligation to propose it elsewhere. It' we would
exchanged
wish the rest of Europe not to meddle with our affairs, we must
avoid troubling her repose and creating uneasiness to her by
rendering ourselves the propagators of a system already con-
demned by the good sense of the principal Cabinets.
Besides, the interests of our own Charter essentially require
that no concession should be made to the Spanish revolutionists.
In Spain the ancient institutions are merely suspended, and
the interests which among us are audaciously called revolu-
tionaryh arc not consolidated there ; no kind of charter would
be well received in that country except by that European faction
which entertains designs directly hostile to the existence of
Crowns, and which, in despair of its cause, would accept a
charter as a means of discord favourable to its views.
The Moment this faction !should obtain some degree of con.
sistency in Spain, by granting to it, by means of a constitu-
tional act, the. power of placing itself in the Government, as
has been done in our own country, it would conspire with our
revolutionists—with those men, who under the name of the
Charter:attack the Royal authority in France, either in the tri-
bune or by force of arms.
Have not Quiroga, Meg°, and the other traitors of the Isle
'of Leon, beets styled heroic by Deputies of the French Char-
ter ? Did not Berton compare his attempt, and not without
justice, to that of the immortal heroes of Andalusia ? And
had not these Deputies, as well as Berton and his cotnpanions,
the charter continually in their mouths ? It is evident that the
hostility which the altar and the throne in general, but the Ca-
thulic Faith and the Bourbons in particular, have to oppose,
would be doubled through the connexion which subsists be. tween the factions of Spain and those of France, by giving to
the former the means of obtaining an
:amnesty for their deeds,
and of taking part in e Government founded on the recognition
of a rebellion. Besides, how can it be supposed that Europe
would permit such a proceeding, which would be giving a
public encouragement to discontented and ambitious men of
all nations to rise in rebellion, in the hope of obtaining a char-
ter—that is to say, impunity, offices, and honours.
This is the manner of thinking of the Cabinets with which
you will have to treat. Your presence is calculated to remove
distrust, and to dissipate prejudices. I cannot, however, avoid
calling your attention to some circumstances which might have
weakened the favourable impression that your mission has pro-
duced here. There has been nothing hitherto in the acts of the
present Ministry to prove that it has abandoned the system so
disastrously pursued by its predecessors, who, with the view of
procuring for France a kind of constitutional patronage, would
excite revolts in neighbouring countries, and (lifer to innovators
the support of France on condition that they would accept the
Charter. This system has completely failed, and it will always
fail. It would be desirable that your Excellency should convince
your colleagues of this truth, the evidence of which will be
demonstrated to you during your residence here.
Since the Arrival of your Excellency at the Congress, nothing
has hitherto occured to tranquillize the fears of Europe ; on the
contrary, certain ministerial discources,certainconcealmentswith-
out any object, and certain ministerial articles inserted in the Jour-
nal des Debuts, which have dismayed the friends of monarchy
in every country, and of which, as your Excellency knows, the
Cabinets have officially complained ; tiredly and principally,
the retaining and appointing of certain diplomatic agente,whose
opinions are but too well known, teens to indicate that the policy
of M. Pasqiiier and his colleagues still holds sway in the coun-
cils of the Xing.
I have already had occasion to communicate to your Excel-
. lency the information which had reached me respecting the equi-

vocal sitnitioe ie which M. de Chateaubriand had plaeed
self in London; and of the unfavourable impression which
very name had produced on the Allied Court* t the tinle 3(9
. . ,
longer exists when diplomacy could prevail over a -roam
union. " The idea of forniimg a defensive rather than an Ow
sive league between constitutional goverrnments sgainst ole•
narchies, is now out of date, and the great apostle of charter, is
well known here. The mission of M. de Chatesubrisati at
Verona, therefore, is not very opportune. It is, it mutt be ro•
teased, a diplomatic blunder, unless the Alinisterof 'Ads
XVIII. wishes the relation between France 'and her Allies t°
rest upon a reciprocal distrust. 'Co believe that M. de Chstess-, ►
briand will be allowed to know the "secret resolutions of the Cs;
binets, would be as great an illusion as any which that viler
has embodied in his poetic prose.
It is also necessary that your Excellency should be inferred 4
that the legion of diplomatists which France has sent to,*
Congress appears, in the eyes of the Allied PoWers,' to beat__,l! 4
greater resemblance to an army of observation, than to skim"'
and confidential embassy.
In conformity with the communications which have beet
made tome, I can certify that the Cabinets of Austriaeßadi .
and Prussia have, during the last ten days, been perfectly 1111' '
nimous in their opinions upon all the questions which maw.
be discussed in the Congress. They decide always with We'
voice. Your Excellency must feel how ineportant 'this cites*
stance is, and what is the nature of an union between five POWWS,
three of which immediately come forward with one soda*
same opinion already agreed upon.
What can France do in such a case ? Break from her_eAllide
or follow in their train, as she has hitherto done? It beam:,
her dignity to be prepared to decide at the same time Is_34ll.''
other Powers, and to discuss the questions which are hroajw"':'
forward upon an equal footing with them.
Your Excellency will comprehend much better than 10.1
state it, how worthy the fact which I have related is oft...Yet:3i
most profound attention. It affects the fundamental rell
of the Alliance, which cannot subsist unless the digrilti "' e.
each contracting party be maintained. It is reserved foarill
Excellency to repair the injury which preceding Minister, art's
done to our diplomacy.
otarahica
This fact will prove to your Excellency that the ni
principle has become as ample in its march as fort:ith.;
the resources which it presents. Can France desire to eeoteel
draw herself from such a system, when she may man' °mud
the first ranks in it ? It is impossible to foresee exaetit vire.
instructions the Duke of Wellington will bring with ale
Congress. The death of Lord Londonderry gives cause tiVr
some unfavourable change in the views of the Cabinet of .
don. however, if it will not itself do any thing for Spain, 'Aee
certain that it will allow every thing to be done. Be this
may, it is for you, Sir, to wets this important point
iteration of Spain be not effected by ihe aid of -
sooner or later be effected without it. Already
been re-established on the throne of Naples wither
ing any other assistance than the useless offer
agreement with rebellious subjects. Shall we con
a part so unworthy a great Power ? Shall we ale
Europe to avenge the Royal authority among
among our relatives ? And must the Oovernmeir
the dynasty of Louis XIV. be constantly occupiet
guarantees in favour of subjects revolted against
that august family ?
It appears eo me that in the present circus
vidence presents to your Excellency an opporti
much good, and acquiring great glory. Wit
the instructions which your Excellency may
from the Council of Ministers, it is not possibl
be so precise as to prevent you from taking ad'
present occasion.
The French restoration was imperfect, because
had lasted a quarter of a century, and because
then sufficient experience in restorations. The
Spain must be complete. The religious and mon:
ciples must be re-established in all their purity, r
lustre. The Cabinets unanimously profess this s
will be made manifest to your Excellency.
At this moment, Monseigneur, France fixes hi
important mission you have to execute. There
be gained by opposing delays to the wishes of
thing to be lost in hastening their accomplishmei
Sooner or later Spain will be delivered and
you, Monseigneur, be the honour of being the
Bute to this great end. The memory of your an,
you to the enterprise. It is not for nothing the
has placed a Monunorency at the helm of affairs,
bon is in distress.
the Catholic Faith in Spain, :Ind to the rest
Sceptre which
Grandson. to reserved
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