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

With which they loaded, besides placing the ma
ion at the mercy OF a foreign Cabinet. fhe French,
guided in 1928 more by the passions OF the mo-
ment than any fixed line of external policy, allow
ed the Clergy TO gain unbounded influence, until
ev ents proved, that instead of supporting the
throne OF Ferdinand, they placed it the con-
Il oil of the Apostolic Junta, now openly acting "a
their own organ and representative. In the mean |
time, while the French Minister became sensible OF
the extravaganza prelensions of the Ultra Royaists,
and saw that they were dragging Spain another
revolution, the consequences OF which it was iui-
possible to toresee; through the medium OF Nj.
Zea Bermudez, he wishes to place in the Spanish
cabinet men OF more moderate principles, for the
purpose OF consolidating the despotic Government,
by establishing order in the public Administration,
and putting end TO the disorders which keep
every thing at stand and destroy society
through the mad rage OF prosecuting whole ma
Ii on.
The French Ministers, nevertheless, are far from
wishing TO re-establish representative system in
the Peninsula; for if they had been actuael by any
views of this kind, they would long ago have been
realized, with such great facilities exist. On the
contrary, both in France and Spain, we see them
move rapidly on towards despo,ism.
On the other hand, it il very confidently assert
ed that the British Cabinet through the medium OF
Sir Charles Stewart, have insisted on putting
end TO the uncertain fate OF Portugal, by the re-es
adjustment Of Repre- sltative Government under
be bestowed on the Portuguese as part compensa-
ton Tor The sacrifices they are TO make in the APP
preaching acknowledgment OF Brazilian lndepen-
dence This new line OF policy has tended greatly
TO Increase the endorsements of the French Ca
bine, rs from the moment it is realized in Portu-
gal, they apprehemd 1t will be necessary 10 adopt
new measures III Spain. How, III fact, will NJ.
Eea BermudeZ act in this new dilemma! The
Clergy are well aware, that under moderate sys-
tep, many OF their most decided enemies will take
part In the government, and the eXigencies OF the
treasury are great, they foresee that the in
power will be under the necessity OF Selling
their properties, the only alternative lett 10 res
tore the national credit. In order 10 escape from
the gathering storm that threatened them, and
thwsrt the views OF the French they even formed
the daring project OF destroying Ferdinand himself,
and placing in his stead his brother Charles, on
whose obsequousness they can rely. This aueInpt
patty Jailed, through the premature seizure amd
death OF the principal agent, who, The first blush
OF success would have had at his command immense
resources and numerous auxiliaries in every town
and village OF the country. Yet if the Clergy per-
sst IN their scheme, is expected will be the case
Tor ehe arrests of Archbishops and Bishops, as
well as the disarmng OF the Ro, alists Volunteers,
late the auxlaries OF the French and supporters of
ferdinand will increase their party, and add the
strength OF their appeals TO the people, what will
DE the situation of NJ. Zea Bermudez and his mas
ter! All the recent advices from Spain men
uon That the Clergy tenacious and
resolved than ever, and encc i'm picated, they
Will stop at nothing attain their ends Had
bessleres lived one month longer, SPIN would
have biaZed In nsun ecton from one extreme TO the
other, and the FTench, no doubt, would have been
the tirsi victims. All the preparations aud e!e-
ments, nevertheless, still exist, and The means al
| ready appropriated TO this purpose are untouched.
w have every reason TO expect that the contest
VIII soon be renewed in Spain, unless the diabolca
plan OF assassination sresorted to- which we 10 not
hesitate 10 say, is very confidently spoken of in let
',-'fs from Madrid. SupposIng, however, the Mi
tfister preserves his life and his place. and his Mas
ter his Crown, ii the pious war assumes a more
ior mlda6le aspect, one of the alternatives to which
w e have before alluded must be adopted.
LIE hTst leaves the evil In the state as be-
tore, and the French Cabinet in forced and preca-
rous position, as the preensons of the Clergy rem
der II necessary Tor their army to continue perma-
neatly In Spain, and consequently exposed TO all
kinds OF risks more particularly it, through foreign
influence, any thing like rational government is es-
tsblished in Portugal. The second cannot be car
rled into effect, al least TO such is ne
cessary: Tor, how that same Ministry suddenly
undertakeo grant institutions favorable TO freedom
alter employing many years for the sole purpose
OF destroying them? and when it has not fulfilled
the captuatons made two years ago although
sanctioned by the French Government, and sup
ported By the word and influence Of the Duke D.
Angouleme!
No alternative therefore seems left but to increase
the French army, the army that has uniformly
supported Ferdinand against his people, and with
the greatest indifference beheld the insults heaped
| Ola the Constituencies. II, in 1926, however
the French convey another army into Spain, they
VIII enter III avery different manner, as they will
only be welcomed by few aposta es from all par
ties or by the slnugglers who thrive under their
| protection. The priests, whom they lately came
| TO assist, are their declared enemies and the
friends OF freedom also will stand aloof What
therefore, will they do, when matters become more
embodied, with whole nation against them ;
The deRouemeHt of this political tragedy NAV
soon be expected. Shall we thea see Spain. at
present divided into two parties unite against The
common enemy of both? The one breads events
preparing for II, whilst the other has many Injuries
! TO ayenge.
The more the situation of the Peninsula is con-
sidered, the more critical il will appear Tb,t
country has now reached the extreme of wretch
edness and humiliation, and for the iirst time we
J behold the Clergy at variance with the Govern
ment with which it has hitherto coalesced The
mlsiorunes about 10 follow might perhaps be pre-
vented by some singular revolution that could re-
Unite the Clergy aud the French but the spirit of
persecution by which Ferdinand is actuated nuts
this out OF the question. In the meanwhile the
Liberals are watching the events passing in their
unhappy country, with an anxious interest. all
thouBh In neutral attitude. What happens 49, at
least, partial triumph to them and, at all events
some new order OF things must arise when the con-
test Is over, Tor matters never return TO ,heir
old footing. The King has now Joined the oppres-
sors oil his country aud daily becomes an object Of
greater hatred. by the Clergy from the pulpjt
and IN the confessional he is denounced as the grea
test monster that breathed He and his Min
is'ers are even called Freemasons and Liberals, the