The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-08

hmself, and under the special auspices oil Msrsha'
Soult, Duke OF Dalmata, President OF the Counei',
and Mr. Guzot, Minister of Foreign Affairs:
bears the title Exploration d Triioire de POregon
des CalsJornies, ct de la Jher Yerueie" and Is NO
doubt intended to explain the conduct OF the French
cabinet in the affairs of Texas. The author shows
that the idea of inviting European prince 70
seat himself on a newly-to -be-hatched American
throne is not 80 singular as would, at first, strike
people unacquainted with American history Doll
| var treated with France the establishment Oh a
| French prince on the throne OF Colombia. similar
4 overiures were made by Montevideo ana New
Grenada, and repeated, in l640 by the ex-mlnlster
Gutierrez Estrada of Yucatan Mr.. Gutierrez Es-
trada is still in Europe, as active as Mexican ai
pomatist may be, but effecting nothing but cordial
sympathy for his cause. The times of the Con-
gress of Verona, where the forcbe subJugation oil
South America and Mexico, and, in the end OF our
selves, was contemplated are past and it is as much
as European powers can do, 10 MAINTAIN themselves
at home against the wishes of their own people
Mr. Gutierrez Estrada was handsomely received IN
| France; he was shown round in Germany, ana al
mted to kiss hands at the courts OF all the dowager
ladies' of kings dukes, and electors; and he has last
year, passed a toerabe winter IN 81. petersburg;
but there is, yet nothing done for his cause.
"A Catholic prince" says the ex-mnlster, would
be the proper man." and Monsieur D'yiot de Mo
fras agrees with him. But Catholic prince must
be chosen either from France, Spain, or Austria IN
which scale, France, as the only power which Is able
to protect well to receive, Is, OF course, pre-
dominating. The protection of the French, and
vigorous administration of Mexican affairs, are alone
capable Of preventing California, and, eventually,
the whole OF Mexico, from falling into the hands Of
the Americans! !!
Such the pa considsra, published officially, by
an accredited diplomatic agent of the King OF the
French; and they may serve, at least as landmarks
to our future policy France, to judge from recent
and past events, has, undoubtedly peculiar knack
Il for making herself popular in Mexico which re-
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its climax. The whole thing looks so disinterested,
that the Mexican people cannot but embrace the
generous offer with enthusiasm. France, one would
think, has enough to do with her African posses
sons which extend just far the red trousers OF
her Infantry seen; but it seems that the possess
sion Of the harbor of San Francisco, on whose ad-
vantages of position Monsieur Dufot de JMo)ras
is peculiarly eloquent ia necessary for her Interior
views in regard to Tahiti The loss of their colo
MES is still the great object of regret amongst the
adherents of the old Bourbon dynasty; and as the
taste for conquest and acquisition is very strong in
the French nation generally, and an extension Of her
own territory impossible without endangering the
peace of the world these innocent attempts at seeking
land and glory in another hemisphere, are both
amusing and harmless.
j The French ministry stand firm. and may receive
a majority even, at the next general elections.
Theirs made an egregious blunder in the question of
the Jesuits and ministers accepted the terms of the
opposition in the question about the right of search.
measures; and now stakes its popularity on their is
sues, and may prevail. Not one of the opposition
had the courage to admit freely that the treaty with
England, though much better than that of lS42, is
nevertheless bad one, as long as England does not
respect the French flag.
the provincial states demanded at their Diet the
vocation Of States General, which was preremptor-
ly refused by the King. But last year the demand
for States General and for the liberty of the press,
was again made with much greater emphasis though
the answer Of the King has not yet TRANSFERRED
Meanwhile, the retirement Of Count d'Arnim (for-
mer Minister of the Interior and of the Polce) is
looked upon proof that the ultra monarchica
doctrines are no longer tenable. Count d'Arnim is
the richest noble in Prussia; and by his position,
| alone, independent to carry out his views His
successor is not yet known, and it will be diff
fcult for the King to find one The affairs
of the tariff league are in an equally preca-
rious state. This league is which has added such
4 influence to otherwise limited power of fifteen
millions of inhabitants, scattered for the most part,
over scanty SOIL and deprived of great mineral re-
sources Prussia wishes to retain her influence in
the southern States of Germany, which generally
for high protective tariff, and which are indus
triously managed by Austriai while in the north,
i she is scarcely able to maintain her position between
England and Russia. The latter country has forced
her into an ignominious treaty, which meets with
much opposition in the eastern provinces, while, on
the Rhine, the utramontane party is equally de-
termined to maintain its rights and its religion
against the attempt reform on the part of the gov
eminent. Prussia will, before the lapse of two
years. undergo most serious trials, which are neither
retarded precuded by royal visits and festivals.
The Gothic revivas at Siolzenels are, Perhaps the
last flicker of dying candle. When a thing has
disappeared from the historical stage, s re-appear-
in play is but sad compensation for its loss.
am only afraid that the voyages of pleasure, feass,
and banquets of the sovereigns of Europe will prac
ticay illustrate the snecures Of their crowns. 1t is
certainly most singular policy to remind people of
the feudal origin, Of government IN Europe. 1t IS
celebrating principle after it is no longer believed
in; and is BEST but species of idoatry to sensible
| men,
| Prince Metternich is at Johannesburg. have no.
where read of the demonstrations of loyalty friend
ship, admiration, he has met on his way The
times have changed since 1915, and will change
still more. Austria, in the midst of profound
peace has doubled her debt to maintain the status
quo; and this, without railroads and canals. The
latter she has but lately commenced, and an impe-
rial decree inerdicts their further construction till
1850. The Holy Alliance, the great work of Prince
Metternich, is virtually at an end. Austria and
Prussia obliged to fortify their frontiers against
| Russia and were Austria and Prussia united, war
with Russia would not, at this moment, be very inn
probable. Austria wishes to destroy the Zoll- Veren,
| in order to establish southern and northern branch
of 1.-THE southern under the protection of Austria,
| the northern under that Of Prussia. Without this
| vain attempt at division, the Austrian policy in
Gallicia and Pennsylvania, and the Prussan in the
! Duchy Of Posen, would be much more energetic,
and Russia prevented from establishing herself per-
manenty on the borders Of the Black sea.
In Spain, the anti-democratic principle still main
tains its vantage ground though not without visible
. signs of disaffection and brewing storms. The
great question to be settled is the marriage of
1 the Queen. France and England seem TO be united
on a Coburg of the Catholic Coburg Kohary;
allowing the Duke of MontpeLser the hand of the
| Queens sister, But Austria and the northern pow
ers favor the pretensions Of the Neapolitan and
Spanish princes of the blood, among whom the
son Of Don Carlos, not those Of his brother, is the
candidate of the Pope and the Jesuits. The chances
are in favor of Coburg, who, in case of new
revolution, may be maintained, if necessary, by an
armed intervention the part Of England and France
! The union Of these two countries in all matters
of diplomacy, deserves attention. Should Spain
be propped up by active assistance of France and