The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-08

capacity 10 Judge OF free institutions Of a manly,
people, and those whom such peo-
pie select as their rulers. The French, though q
military people, are incapable OF approaching .ne
private character Of such man as Gen. Jackson,
who was represented in the French official organ as
little better Than fobber in epaulets--in fact, no
better than the greater part Of the generals OF inc
French revolution, We admit that the comparison
lay very near French writcr-especially sucn
man as Michel Chevaer the c-dtusm ST. Simonis''
but we certainly deem, such articles as have lately
emanated from the pen of that man, by and with
the advice and consent OF the French ministry, as
wanting in common courtesy to us, and as species
of toad eating England which cannot but degrade
the present French government IN the eyes OF the
civilized world AS to the idea that France by OPP
Grating on the Mexican population through Catholic
missionaries, and the old sympaihes OF the de-
scendants of the Spaniards for monarchy, may rev.
olutonize Mexico, and unite her different factions
undera crowned head, il can only have originated
in the crazy head Of French diplomat, ana uoes III
honor TO the government which endorses such ra-
wings. The French power beyond the sea has a.
ways been contemplate, compared with that OF
much smaller nations than herself; and 10 30 now,
except for the faculty Of doing momenary mlscniei.
France has not been fortunate in the New Worla,
che would not after possessing nearly oil the great
military positions in North America, nave neen
driven out of them, like flock of sheep by the bull
dogs. France thus far, is the only power which
could not mascrits own negroes at distance OF
three thousand miles from home, and will not there
fore, prove very formidable enemy on our western
frontier. The French, from their incessant bokor-
ings, and all-absorbing national vanity are not like
ly to make proselytes in Mexico and as for cooni-
zation their capacity for it is not quite equal to that
of our Indians. As long as the French find thea
tres cofee-houses, estani,eis, and corps de ballet,
their march is onward--they are then at the head
of civilization; but to conquer nature, and, IN dong
so, their own unbridled passions-to prize freedom
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standing army to enforce them,-is far beyond their
capacity The French, could they Tomorrow OBJ
tain possession of Mexico, would undoubtedly en-
besh the capital. They would build anew opera
house, aud lay out new pleasure grounds for pab'io
walks. In short time, they would have esab-
hshed comfortable hotels and restaurants. But sci
and arts they have not yet from national con-
sideraiions, moved beyond Paris. Some of the
Mexican monuments would no doubt be transferred,
at much cost to the galleries Of the Louvre or Yer
sailles; but the Mexcans themselves would In vain
look for Improvements. Ths French are only fit to
establish military despotism wherever they 60
When they shall have coioni=ed Algiers--when, in
stead of hearing of nothing but bloody massacres,
smoking and burning of women and children, and
the destruction of towns and villages, we shall
learn of the improved state of the African crops
the increasing commercial exchanges and the re-
turns of navigation I'VE shall believe in the mis-
sion of France to act protector and regeneration OF
Spanish America--not before.
The affairs Of Spain are in deplorabe condition;
and will not recover until another civil connection
shall have taught Narvaez that the bayonct Isl after
all, not the only instrument Of government. The
intrigues regarding the marriage Of the Queen and
her sister, have opened large field to the interfe-
renee Of France, England, Austria, and the Holy
See, which may yet steep that country IN blood
Let u.s. for moment pass the review Of all the mar
riage candidates of Isabella First Of all the
Duke dAumale the darling object Of Louis Philippe;
but all Europe protested against French prince
of the house Of Orleans, and the project, though
favored by the Queen-mother, had to be abandoned.
The Duke Of Montpensier was next brought for
ward; but he is now content with the hand OF the
Queens sister, the second daughter Of Donna Chris
Tina, and will probably obtain it. The most form-
dable candidate at present seems to be Prince Leo
pold Coburg Cohary, (born 3lst January, l624)
He is not much liked by France; but preferred by
the Spanards that very account. France, or
rather Louis Philippe, being foiled in trading off the
Duke d'Aumale, intrigued for the Neapolitan prince
Trappan, the youngest brother of the King of the
Two Sicilies But he is rather too young, lbor
only on the 18th August, 1879 and the northern
powers limited plainly that such marriage would
produce their recognition of the throne of lsa
bella The Queen of Spain herself is neither hand
some nor healthy; but the Infanta Louisa (born
Both January 1892 is said to be quite pretty, and
Of much more amiabe disposition. The brother
of Don Carlos, Don Francisco de Paula, is not ex-
clnded from the succession by an organic law; and
for his eldest son. Inan,e Francis, Duke of Cadiz,
(born 18th May, 1922 the Queen was even sup
posed to cherish personal affection. His brother,
lnfane Enrique, Duke Of Seville (born 18th April,
1922 was also mentioned, but did not receive the
appreciation Of the Holy See. Such connection
would neither satisfy the friends Of legitimacy, nor
the progressists of SPAIN and there is, besides,
other objection to such connection. This branch
Of the royal family was under the influence of the
lately deceased wife of Don Francisco the lnfanta
Louisa Charlotte Of Sicily, engaged in continual
feuds and ntrigues against Donna Christina (the
Queen-mother) and her children, and partcipator
in all the revolutionary acts which led in the end to
the regency Of Espartero. On the other hand, it
is confidently asserted that this imperous woman
conjured her family, on her deathbed, not TO corr
tnue the same course, but to use their best endeav-
ors to unite the severed branches of the royal ami-
y. AT present, when the star of the Coburgs seems
to be in the ascendant, il appears most likely that
Prince Leopold Coburg Cohary, the only Catholic
twig of the royal stem Of that family, will be the
successful candidate-he being supported by Eng
land, and seconded by France; Louis Philippe being
paid his commission in the way of marriage be-
tween lnfan,a Louisa and the Duke of Montpensier.
II is possible, though by means likely that the
marriage Of the Queen once fixed, will enable the
Spanish government to take the welfare of the ma
ton into consideration.
Ireland continues in very disturbed stae--the
disturbance arising this time from the Onngs,s, and
tiC Sul'ctscuSopcb Wy
the Orange magistrates who preside at their meetings.
The Repeal agitation is by these proceedings pow
erfully promoted, and O'Connell's position improved
beyond what any person conversant with British
polirics would have thought possible. One thing
is quite certain-the disturbed state of Ireland will
not add to the consolidation Of the Peel ministry,
| which only lives by reduciio ad abs,ud,un. That
necessary businessman Of the British government
may live through the present Parliament, but the
next will hardly be favorable to his administration.
The change of ministry in Turkey was more of a
court intrigue that the result Of diplomacy. it was
the Ulemas party, which, through the brother OF
Sultan Fehti Achmed Pacha, defeated Ria Pacha;
and not the intrigues of France England. Though
Reschid Pacha (till lately ambassador in Paris) is
called to the ministry of foreign affairs, Capudan
Pacha Hail is made governor Of Damascus.
Against the latter, the whole French influence was
brought TO bear, without, it appears, diminishing
the confidence of the Sultan in his honesty and
| integrity. His former place Gas Capudan Pacha) is
| given TO Mehemed Ali Tahir Pacha is to take pos
session of the Pachalic of Anutolia the most ucra-