Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04

him. He. meanwhile, had no means OF resls-
lance whatever adequate to these furious at
tacks He had no party whatever 10 the ma
t;on. and had not succeeded in making any per.
sonal friends during the year of his official adj
minis,ration. Detes,ed by the Royalsts and
clergy, the only powerful interest in the king
dom, for his supposed moderation; despised by
the Grandees, who, however, have very little
weigh, themselves, for his low birth; hardly
trusted or beloved by the Constitutionalists, IL
indeed such party can be said to exist here
and personally no fayorlte with the Royal iaml-
y, including the King, he had nothing to rest
upon but the support of the foreign powers 1t
is understood that all these exer,ed themselves
in his behalf acc ording to the degree OF interest
which they are in the habltof taking In the al
fairs of Spain They had in Fact become COM
pletely disguised with the constant fuctualloh
Of the ministry, and considering Mr Lea as
capable and safe man, had resolved 10 MAKE
combined effort to sustain HIM IN office, more
for the sake Of Introducing something IKE
plan and consistency into the administrator %
this Inflated country, than from any very great
importance which they attached to the person
| of this Minister. Their agents here are sala
| to have used all their influence in his favor to
the last moment, and to De not little dlscoh'
| certed at the result which has happened
| One only ofthe number took different course,
and this was the Minister from Denmark, Coun,
Wander Naath. He, probably without the least
authority or instruction from his court, which
does not in fact pretend to intermediate III the
internal concerns of other nations-a privilege
reserved exclusively TO two or three great pow
ers that claim divine right TO rule all other
countries as well as their own-undertook en-
tirelv of his own head and from the mere mo-
ton Of his superabundant zeal, in the Cause OF
the altar and the Throne, TO sustain and assist
the party opposed TO Mr.. Tea. This he did al
the moment when the conspiracy OF Bessleres
was in agitation, with so much warmth and SD
little discretion, that the Minister, as was I'M
derstood, became dissatisfied and procured his
recall, which in fact took place about this time
Pioued to the quick by this proceeding, the Da-
nish Minister determined If possible 10 have
his revenge; and accordingly drew up me-
moir upon the administration OF MIR. Zea, which
he presented to the King in person, when he
took leave Copies of this document have been
handed about in private circles, and have suci
ceeded in obtaining one which send you here
with. Though not very powerful production,
II is somewhat curious as illustrating the views
of its author and The party to which he belongs,
upon the general politics OF Europe. You will
observe that his orthodoxy is Of the very high
est proof Moderation with him is contemp-
tible (pitoyable.) Messrs de Villele and Pozzo
di Borgo, who pass for ultras with the world at
large, are no better than jacobins. | should be
curious TO know what name he would give to
the Nations Guest and Mr. Benjamin Constant
The Count seems, in fact, TO have wrought HIM
self up into a complete trenzy-as was done hy
some Of our own political partlzans during the
late struggles at home, and this from the mere
effect of closet speculations-since his position
withdraws him entirely from any personal con-
Germ in The conduct or issue oil these conten-
lions. 1t is not likely that his memoir had any
grea, influence in producing the change OF mi
nistry. Engines much more powerful and
pressing were at work. AS it happened, how
ever, The event nearly conceded in time with the
Counts demarche, and he will doubtless oil course
take 10 himself the whole credit OF it, and will
90 home with the satisfaction of having obtain
ed signal revenge upon his adversary.
Mr.. Zea's successor, the Duke del Infantado,
is not individually an Objectionable character
He is on the contrary one of the most respecta-
BILE of the class of Grandees, TO which he be-
longs. He had been employed successfully in
various posts of high distinction-such as AM
bassador at London, President of the Council
of CASTLE, President of the Re ency while the
King was at Cadlz, and Captain of the Royal
Guard. he is not considered, however, as
man of superior talent, or OF great aptitude Tor
business; and it is thought by some that he will
hold the place but short time. 1t Is even re-
ported that he has already expressed his lnten-
ton to retire, and is only waiting till the King
had made W his mind as TO the next incumbent.
However this may be, the change, should 1t
take place, will make no material difference In
the policy Of the government. In this respect,
the removal of Mr.. Zea was the important fact
The hope of Il better order OF things, which
were founded upon bis talents and prudence, or
upon his supposed Iiberality, have disappeared
of course, am the old routine will be continued
until it accomplishes the irremedabe ruin OF
this naturally fine and favoured kingdom. Even
the resource of violent re, olutions, sad cures,
which are often more fatal to the body polite
than the worst diseases they are meant 10 re-
lieve, can hardly now be counted on. The peo-
pie are so much exhausted by repeated efforts
oil this description, and 50 completely bewlider-
ed by successive and contradictory interferen-
ces of foreign bowers, that they have no heart
left to attempt any more; and Spain will proba-
bly, decline very fast into the condition OF the
barbarous empires that occupy the same latl-
tudes in the old world. Some indeed affect TO
900. ,l>o, , ,,,,pis,ry epiovinCr the confidence of