The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-21
From our correspondent IN Europe.
Pans, August I6, 1886.
ans,
To the Editor Oflhs Union,

has been ascertaned that the ministry have ma
Jority Of VI in the new chamber--ther strength be-
ing, 275 against 1874, Nj, Cheyalier, who represent
ed Valenclennes, has been defeated after close con
test with candidate Of his own party. He will be
reeoleeted as the author Of very clever work upon
the United States, published few years since, and
as the writer, more recently of the spiteful editorials
OF the Debdts against the annexation Of Texas and
dtiamatory OF number Of our most prominent
cOuntrymen. Ia the late canvass he set up for
Rhodes and was beaten by Nj. Cabrol, an iron mo-
nopollst. Heretofore, with the exception of M.
Chevalier, political economists have not been able
70 make thelr way TO seats in the Deputies, but
Rheims now sends one, and Bordeaux sends one,
and Marselles sends One-three Of the most dis
hngushed puolle writers and advocates Of free trade
IN France. IL is 10 ba sincerely regretted that Mr.
Cheyalier committed blunders by which the public
councils are deprived of his valuable services on
commercial questions.
The legitimists, in the elections, have been com
petey annlhllaed defent in almost every
instance where they made battle. This is a most
gratifying result TO Louis Philippe, inasmuch as his
own position receives from il additional strength,
while 1t contributes to render his dynasty more and
more secure.
The opposition, | am disposed to believe, can
never be successful under its present leader nor,
indeed, until it is entirely remodelled. Ii makes is
sues Of so shabby character that no one who
really desires orderly government can feel anxious
wants elevation and honesty Of purpose, and there
fore fails 10 command confidence to any extent be-
yond the cherished ill-will towards the government
M. Theirs undoubtedly has talents OF a very re-
spectacle order but he is rash and impetuous in his
temper, while his private relations are universally
condemned.
Were the question put to the 240,0O voters OF
France, to-mOrow-Do you approve Of M. Guizots
interference IN American mattersi | feel persuaded
that nlne-tenths would answer unquai6edly in the
negative. They perceive distinctly the egregous
Olunder OF the prime minister, but as French CON
serSsiVes they cannot with safety abandon him for
one false step, and transfer the government 10 ind-
yiduals who are incapable-or at least whom they
believe to be so-of administering il either with
honor or advantage TO the country Previous to the
commencement OF my sojourn in Paris my sympa-
tines were somewhat warmly enlisted for the oppo-
slton, but am free to confess that the more see Of
tins party, the less ls my sollcitude for its success.
II the "baIance Of power" had been the hst ques.
ton in the elections which have just come of, or
had even entered into them 10 any considerable ex.
tent should have been exceedingly mortified at
the return Of such overwhelming majority OF
mlnsterialists TO the Deputies, because Il would
have been ascribed 70 an alienation Of the kindly
sentiments which hitherto existed in France for the
United States. But when only one or two slight
illusions were made to the subject throughout the
canvass, and when NJ. Guizot emphatically declared
in his election speech that che had no longer any am
billion about foreign gGaiTS"-thus tacldy abandon
ing his policy in Mexico, | beheld an achievement
more glorious for my country than If the Theirs
party had gone into power by reclamation.
NJ. Gnzot has given no evidence, particularly
in his foreign policy and diplomacy, Of superior
craftsmanship. On the contrary, he has acquired
an unenvlabe notorieiy for his peculiar short
srghtedness Assurediy premier ever stood
IN more Illuminating condition before the world
han himself with regard TO his avowed intentions
uDDn our continent He manIfsated A nnrvellniis
ignorance both Of England and the United States, IN
the part which he so unfortunately played in Texas
and Mexico. He forfeited the respect of the one by
his supplenes5 "a an Instrument, and provoked the
contempt OF the other by the disgrnceful abortion OF
his impairment intermeddng. In his incorporate
zeal TO strengthen the entente eordias with SIR Rob
ert Peel, IL occurred to his Imagination that
day was not far distant when the last vexed ques-
uOn between the two great commercial powers might
be diusted, frowning was the aspect of things,
and with II a durable, sincere, and mutually bene-
hclal peace perpetuuted-that an entente coTdiais,
founded not only in interest but in bonds Of kindred
nlood would be established without evying contribu
ions upon deceItiul FICTITIOUS stimulants
iInue 1t in existence. Napoleon, contemplating the
chances against him in a war with Great Britain,
once remarked, il is said to Taeyrand, that Ameri-
ca would come TO his support if assistance was ne
cessary. The cool diplomat replied" Never.
The anglo-Saxon powers may be driven to fight
each other, but neither will ever fight the other for
the benefit Of a third power. Such occurrence
is precluded by the kindred ties which exist be-
tween them"
Al. Guizot if he had been an accomplished states
man, would have calculated well the odds in favor
Of the amicable partition Of Oregon, and have
fected maturely upon the pecuniary motives which
prevail with Great Britain TO strengthen the bonds
Of friendship with America. He (like many of our
own great statesmen) could not conceive that the
honor of the British crown would admit of giving to
lA fIa,t.N .
our government had repeatedly proposed to take
lines south of that latitude; but he seems not to
have reflected that honor with kingdoms, as with in
ivduals, without money, is ragged virtue. Great
Britain could not afford to go to with Amer
lea. OF the exports from the United Kingdom
TO foreign countries in lS45, the United States
look for each inhabtant to the amount Of 81 80;
France to the amount of SO cents; Russia to the
amount Of l6 cents; Prussia to the amount of II
cents; the remainder of Germany including Aus
ria, to the amount of So cents; Belgium to the
amount of 60 cents; Holland to the amount of SO
cents; and Sweden to the amount of 80 cents. Thus
Il Is seen, as far as consumption of her products
il concerned, that Great Britain has five times as
much interest, according to the comparative extent
of ther respective populations, to maintain invlola-
bly, her amicable relations with1the United States,
that she has with France 1t would have been
wise in Mr.. Guizot 10 have made the commerce Of
England his study, the interests which governed
her. before making his demonstrations relative to
for the American Union
A great deal of good management will be re-
CURED from the rulers of Great Britain and France
prevent rupture for heightened period between
the two countries. Public sentiment is very de-
cided throughout this realm, that Victorias govern
rnent has made concessions in the Oregon settle
ment unbecoming the dignity of the nation; and
seeing motive for such concession but want of
confidence in its physical resources the first grave
question that arises, France concevng herself su-
peror power to America, will exact similar conces-
sions, or at least make extraordinary demands.
These Great Britain will not be disposed to yield to
her 80 cents per head customer, whatever she has
done to herSl 80 per head customer Just at this mo-
ment terrific excitement has seized upon this COM
munity-and Paris and France are synoninous-I
because the Times, few days since, proposed the
Prince of Coburg as a suitable husband for Queen
Christina of Spain. The opposition journals at
once pronounced it the act Of Lord Palmerson, bel
ligerent in its tendencies and directed exclusively
at France; while the ministerial organ, the Debats,
more iudulgent to the British cabinet, acquitted
Lord Palmerston as the author of the design, but
charged it, the result of the intrgues of another
member, Lord Clarendon, late minister at Madrid.
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