The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20


attack upon one whose military reputation is cher
ished with some pride by his countrymen, and
whose character is esteemed richer legacy than
any inheritance he has left to his children. That
done, my end is accomplished. q.
August 25 lS45.
Correspondence Of the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
BRussELs, July 30, ls45.
Within the last fourteen days, only little which
deserves recording has occurred in this quarter of
the globe. The parliamentary discussions in Eng
land have lost their interest," except SO far as they
exhibit the growing want of popularity of the min
listers, and the increasing chances of new cabinet
This, however, will not take place before the next
general election, (about two years hence0 at the
present moment, the majority of both houses are
satisfied with expediency, being unable TO put for
ward fixed determined principle of action. There
is no doubt in my mind that the church establish
ment of England will, by degrees, and by one act
of parliament after the other, be reduced to mere
preferred church; but it be possible, under such
circumstances for the church to retain the enormous
pecuniary provisions made for its upper members
Will not the inequality of these provisions be, in
the end, as much objected by Catholics and Dis
senters, the disqualification for Office, and the mo-
raj appropriation against which they are now con-
tendingi The veriest tyro in politics will answer,
yes and this will be another reason why the min
listers will be sacrificed to the indignation Of the
party.
But will the church-and-state party gain aught by
a change of minister's Certainly not. That which
is now going on by degrees, an unavoidable, per-
emptory necessity, win, in all probability, be done
suddenly, under the influence of party intoxicaton
and revenge, which England, in her present condi-
ton and political anarchy. When political crimes
have become historical fixtures, tits difficult for
any nation to correct them; and never be done
without endangering, at least for moment. the
safety of the government. As to the church-and-
stale party have taken occasion, in one of my for
mer letters TO hint at the improbablity ofthe union
Of these two establishments being much longer pre-
served. 'sThe state" means in England .the land
ed proprietors; the church, unfortunately, is also
based on landed property. Butthe landed property
Of England, pressed by the commercial and manu-
featuring interests has become too small to support
two such colossal establishments the nobility and
the clergy. The question therefore is, Which Of
the two is the first destined to yieldi | believe If
Sir Robert Peel could have his way, the nobili-
ty would first be despoied of their privileges; but
the tories in the House of Lords and the old wings
in the House Of Commons have resolved different
y and here lies the difficulty Of the future admins
tration of Sir Robert.
Meanwhile, the Irish riots will convince the most
unbelieving Englishman that Ireland is not yet, by
the sudden effect of the Maynooth bill, that state
Of trance or beatitude which the British press took
pleasure in depicting to the fond English reader;
and that O'Connel, Notwithstanding the savage par
liamentary attacks on him from Lord John Russell
down to little Roebuck, Of Canadian noorety, is still
"up and doing" Neither is the governmental en-
deayor to improve the moral and physical condition
of the Irish people calculated to aay the unworthy,
inhuman prejudices of the Orange party. These
worthy zealois are probably the ostbgoted, blood
thirsty, perverted race to be found in Europe,
the Turks themselves not excepted. The humane
disposition of Parliament, and the conciatory
of ministers, only serve fresh stimulus to
their stupid hatred other feow-bengs, and an ALI
ment to that ridiculous patriotism which glories in
the mere triumph of party. The state of Ireland
repeat it. and not three straws for the opinion
Of the British press the subjects highly preca-
rious, and demands the greatest attention notonly Of
the national legislature, but of the executive branch
of the government. It's but poor consolation to
learn from British minister that the state Of that
happy island need not excite apprehension, because
commissioners are appointed to report on the inn
provements which ought to be introduced for the
amelioraton Of the people, and the military force
has been increased by one or two regiments. This
is not the way to quiet peoples and we must hear
of different proceeding toward Ireland, before we
can believe that England has nothing dread in that
quarter.
As to the Queens visit to Germany, il is fixed
positively for the 10Th or 18th Of next month Ur1
the 18th she is announced at Cologne, where prepa-
rations made for her reception--not brilliant,
by-the-by, as may be expected in England. Cologne
is the centre of the popular movement Of the Rhe-
nsh provinces in favor of high protective tariff for
the entire exclusion of British merchandise, and
zealously Catholic in opposition to the Protestant
king, whose father imprisoned and deposed their
archbishop, de Dros Vischeriag The Queen of
England and Prince Albert may here be RECALLED with
military maneuyres, royal banquets concerts, and
other like; but they will not meet with hearty well
come on the part Of the people.
You probably know that the little princes of Ger
many were long ago in fear that Queen Victoria and
her ovoI nh N
the expense to which such distinguished favor
would subject them, there was the difficulty Of the
title. Prince Albert, of the German house of Co
burg, derives, it is needless say, his distinction
more from the circumstance Of being the father Of
an undetermined series Of British princess than from
the wealth, power and political influence Of his pa
ternal and maternal ancestors. Now, as the pater.
nal and maternal ancestors Of the other German
princes are, In every respect, equal TO the paternal
and maternal ancestors of Prince Albert; and as,
moreover, the paternal and maternal ancestors Of
these princes have, many instances, as recorded
in their several gencaloges, intermarred with the
Oldest and nobest German houses Of the degree and
quality of kings and emperors; and as the said
Prince Albert has, by virtue of marriage and the
rights and properties thereto belonging, assumed the
title of royal bighness therefore the aforesaid Ger
man princes by the virtue and right of marriage
dating back to the times fthe crusaders have also
assumed, and Of right do assume, the same title OF
royal hghness, in order in manner or means to
remain in consideration and respect behind the royal
British consort of the house Of Coburg By this act
complicated diplomacy, Prince Albert will, o.. his
German tour, meet with nothing but peers; so that
if any particular attention be shown him, the same
will be the result Of his being guest, and not SUI
perior in the land of his birth But / doubt much
whether the southern princes Of Germany will be
anxious TO visit the Rhine this season; and in gen.
eral, can inform you that, as yet, the watering
places along its shores pretty nearly deserted.
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