Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07

ed 0eheYC ever since the King return bearing the
name composed of nearly the persons, charged
with, Substantially, the duties this but the King
has not been in the habit of calling them together The
only thug therefore, really in the Decree is the part
which declares that the Council shall ucervcry dav and
remain in session three hours How far this regulation
Likely be observed, is course matter of mere con-
lecture 1t is rather singular that no allusion made to
an existing Council, and that the decree pupogts
the establishment of entirely new one. The essGSe
Is c"nsdered here pretty Important but do that
II IS likely to Introduce any great changes either the
principles proceedings Ofthc Government. The latent OBJ
ect oi inns institution probably, rid af the Minis
teral Council, established by Mr. Yea; no auson is how
made the latter in the decree which thus super
Sedcs two OF these high State Corporations without naming
either. Some of the considerable members Of Mr.
Zeas Council are transferred the one including the
President, Cen Castamos, person respected by all
parties and OF known liberal sentiments. He told me,
Yesterday hat TINS was the hh Council To which nc had
been called, as they successfully instituted. does
not appear to anticipate any very important consequences
, from the innovation.
the composition of the Council, which construed
INTO indications that the measure has been taken with
view TO careful consideration of the great question
oil America Among the members namet who, exclusively
of the Ministers, amount only fourteen fifteen are ie
Archbishop OF Mexico, the Niceroys of Mexico Yenegas
and ApOddca, under names, the Duke de San Caos
an Americana aud Father Cyril who has been in America
The last is considered the abcst the Council It's
worthy OF remark that none of these, except San Carlos
were OF tie old Council Of State. General Castanos is
ie"dy 10 the recognition of the independence Amcr-
ca Provision To have been in this way for
bringing into the meeting great positive nfoma-
ton unom American affairs The decree also mentions
Gil 10 be particularly called and speaks it in terms
which will bear favorable interpretations, although thew
do not necessarily require it, Among other things deserv-
ing considerations are enumerated hc weShy affairs
the colonies in America which endeavoring separate
from the mother country by necessary effect of
gers To which the Crown has been exposed 70 acknow
ledge the necessity OF the separation account
TO be large step towards the acknowledgment Of the new
States; and call the effort TO separate necessary effect
n 10 nDlIt fC1l
SiGc justification of il. The passage NAV, however he
nerpretcdn different sense and there is at present no
other evidence Of any recent change this subject The
disposition OF the government The French newspapers
abound, usual, with of efforts made
here by the foreign Powers, especially the British Minister
i'll favor Of the Colonies; these accounts are also as
usual without the slightest foundation. Mr. Lamb and
myself converse habualy, this subject with perfect
freedom, and am certain that he has said almost
nothing for the Americans since here the others
never Interfere with this subject, excepting perhaps the
French Ambassadors, who has recently arrived and wi,
whose proceedings am not well acquainted
lately read 10 the Duke del ufanatio part uf letter
had received from New York, which spoke with great
confidence of the probability of early aud successful
attack upon the Island VI Cuba by the Mexicaus and Co.
lomhian The intelligence evidently made impression
upon HIM lie asked me, among other things 5 he
done before, what security there would for the posses
sion OF Cuba, the event of recognizing the Colonies
replied by stating the general thev should not
wish separate 1t has since occurred to me that the
Duke, by his repeated questions this effect intended to
intimate desire that guarantee for the fidelity of Cuba
lf.i
American Powers. This was proposed directly by Mr..
Ica to Mr.. Nelson and me, consideration for adj
hitting our Consul at the Havana.
Since wrote you last, have been prncpalIv euo,-
ged in preparing my upon affairs OF the colonies
1t is, nov, nearly ready, and SHALL probably send YOU
copy with my dispatches. The other affairs remain
in the same state The intelligence ofhc death of the EN-
peroT OF RuSa, arrived here about DAYS ago and was
soon followed by that of the quiet succession his brother
Constantine 1t does appear that the change wilmo-
duce any immediate effect upon tic state of political affairs
The money market is exceedingly depressed France and
Engand and the distress among the merchants is greater
ian almost, known eore but the crisis appears
10 have arisen, III part, from pure panic, and VIII in all
probability, pass off very leaving value of pub
lie stocks somewhat lover, perhaps, than stood before
The French Parliament is summoned for the 3Ist of this
month
have the honor to transmit, herewith. comics of the
notes which have addressed the minister, since INV last
dispatches, and Of official articles of general Interest
and remain with high respect sir, your obedeu hum
bic servant,
4. II. EVERETT.
Indrid, January /, 1896.
p S. Upon looking again tile decree upon the council
OF state which was out o! my hands when was writing
the above, hnd that the council is described as new
institutions, in such distinct terms as had suppoed and
stated The Impression had Upon the subject was partly
derived from conversations The existence of the council
had been pretty generally orgotten aud this revival of il
has been commonly mentioned establishment of an
entirely in effect King never called the
members together under the former system.
Hon. HENRY CLAY,
Sccrcfarygf Stafc.
o.
Dr. Brorn TO Nr. ClaG.