Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-01

cuues. |, would seem TO be at varance with what |
has hitherto been the conduct OF France In all that
relates the affairs of Spain, for we have too long
seen her intent upon destroying, IN that unhappy
country, the few rational notions which have pre-
vailed, and supporting the passions OF party,
pitiless in it's vengeanceincongble In Its ianati-
csm.
We confess, however, that within the last
twelve months the policy OF the cabinet of the
Tuileries appears TO have been essentially modl-
fed
The countenance given by the French Ministry
to III. Zea, was proof that, at last, it thoroughly
comprehended the situation. oi Spain, and the dan
ger of developing, in that country, passions which
were too susceptible OF excitement Unfortunate
~ it may, perhaps, be contended that this convic-
ton came somewhat too laie. The difficulties
which were demonstrated by NJ Zea, and the enter
prize of Bessieres, drew aside the veil, and dsclos
Ell the whole ,ruth.--The Ministers of Charles Y.
saw at once whittier they had been led, by con-
sciencous regard for the rigorous maintenance OF
principle which produced such consequences. They
had to make their choice. They had either to eva
cuate Spain, and leave it to all the fury OF civil
war, or TO invade it again, and take the field against
the armies of the Faith, who had revoted from the
legitimate Sovereign. They are reduced TO the
penalty of a painful Inconsistency: but will they
incur it,, for the sake OF legitimate Monarch and
Ally; for the sake, perhaps, OF the internal repose
We are not without suspicious. that the late
visit of his Grace the Duke of Wellington, had
some connection with the singular combination OF
events produced by this state of things. The
| crisis which has arrived in Spain was not unfore-
seen. The statesmen OF neither England nor
France were taken by surprise. We believe, con-
sequenty that France has made her choice between
the two parties we have described, and that she is
resolved 10 sustain the authority of Ferdinand a
gainst pretended Royalist faction, she has al
ready done against the revolutionary party.
Ii may be said, that some OF the most important
interests Of France identified with this resolve:
the peace OF her frontiers the guarantee of the
sums which due from his Most Catholic Males
y; the repression of doctrines which begin 10 diff
fuse themselves among her own people, and in the
most alarming manner; and, lastly, the security of
the uoops which size would be compelled, under any
circumstances, to leave in Spain, until the entire
execution OF subsistIng military and financial con-
venIons. These considerations were sufficient 10
determine The course OF the French Cabinet; and we
may calculate that the effect will be, not only to
strengthen her al home, bat equally TO benef, her
influence abroad Ii strikes u, also as constituting
a new link between England and France. The an
ticipaons of some OF our own statesmen will be
Justified; and great good will be derived, not only
from the very faults which France mas herself com
mue'i, but from those Of the party whom she has
hitherto sustained
There Is ano her subject which demands atten-
tion; and il is intimately connected with
those we have already discussed than may at first
be apparent. The recognition OF S.. Domingo
having been accomplished, " hat remains to be done
Tor the interests OF the French commerce.! That
of the State of South America. But, in confor- |
NIFTY with the principles of legitimate sovereign
which dictated the Ordinance of emancipation for
Hayu,the Ministers of Charles Y eau only seek o |
obtain from Ferdi and, similar act of cmamcipa-
ton for his former Spanish Colonies ~ hich would
at once relieve France from the embarrassment she
now feels, and permit hcI adopt the same course
The opportunity presents itself and is most favora
BILE. w have heard OF propositions made by the |
c'-deU0nt colonies OF Spain; of the mediation of
this country; Of deductions from the subsidies al
ready agreed upon in favor OF France, and of the
other creditors o. Spain. All these points NAV
now be promptly decided, through the execution OF |
Bessieres; and light then see the French Min |
i>ters present themselves before the Chambers
(tchich ,CW not assemble TN Fe5rttaru, 1926. ! |
with advantageous treaties of commerce concluded
with various portions OF the New World and with |
the balance OF the debt due from Spaa, paid out of
the price OF emancipation, their best and only
answer 10 The viTuient declarations OF party with
which they have been long assailed. For our
o"n p'rt, we should certainly congratulate them
upon such a result; for though this country is cur
renlly accused of selfishness and jealousy in its
commercial pursuits, sure are, that every en-
lish ened man among US, would always hail with
whatever tends TO advance, in any
quarter OF The globe, the cause of liberty, Of COM
nerce, and OF civilization; a cause, in which, hap
pea what may, we must long continue to take the
lead.