The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-04-20

has n0V the slightest expectation Of returning
Mexico under the auspices OF any foreign power
| The utter confusion THAI EXISTS in Mexico which
is now government without money, and therefore
without stability or power, may in some OF its eyo-
lntions, bring 10 the top Of the wheel his friends
and if this should occur, he will again take the regns
of government The reports which seem to have
gained some credence In the American press, that
France and England were about 10 assist Mexico 10
| Spanish prince, are not credited here. A wen-
formed gentleman, connected with the government at
Havana, stated 10 me few days ago that there was
no truth IN these rumors and remarked that ii he
derstood the affairs of Span, she had quite enough
her hands TO maintain her present system, without
adding any now weights 10 throw il from its balance
bat especially that she would not undertake the
hazard OF organizing government in Mexico, and
thus bring herself into conflict with the United
States IN the settlement Of the Texas question, and
subsequently, IN lighting of her emigration to Cal
liornia. The observation struck me as one of some
shrewdness, and as most likely TO be entertained by
the Spanish government In the event that the mooted
project Of establishing monarchy in Mexico,
should be brought up in Madrid for discussion.
An Italian opera troupe, headed by Madam Pioo
who is known to the New York and Boston people
have just closed a successful engagement here Of
ABOUT three weeks. am no very good Judge of
such mattersi" but II seems 10 me, laying aside a
great dead OF applause, and fine show Of Bouquets
which were brought TO the house, all prepared as
II was very poor affair Those who laughed did so
as IN duty bound; so, Of course, everything went
on hney which makes Just as well as il the per-
formers had distinguished themselves. Il is a
avorite idea here, that in The United States we have
no musical talent--no taste for this most poetieal
ana beautiful art. To some extent, have no doubt,
This is so; but If we are in wanting in taste. we
surely have enough Of curiosity invite the finest
performers In the world, and 10 pay them layishlv
FOR their services. But the Cubans grow mad at the
approach OF q theatrical troupe, and run irto all
anee is run of to them The fact is, they have a
very large amount Of love for these things but il re-
qnlres good deal Of staining and halter-breaking"
before 1t can rank as a cultivated taste for this
sublime and beautiful accomplishment. Madam
pico sails tomorrow in the ship Tarolintn for New
York, whose audiences, she says, the best in the
world. | hope she may draw around her more
accomplished troupe than she has had here or at
Havana, for she is really very fine performer.
The new message Of the President, touching the
public defences of the United States, has excited
good deal Of interest. None doubt but that tho
policy OF Mr.. Polk Is correct He makes no offensive
preparations, nor uses any language at which the
most fasudlous can take umbrage; yet believe, if
the crisis OF war should come the executive depart
nent Will ind IN its present head an energy and
torce sufheient to meet the greatest emergency.
Americans abroad, Of either party, feel confidence
IN the energy Of the administration they feel con-
hdent that If any conflict shall eDsue, such timely
notice will be given shall enable them TO prepare
for the worst That the sagacity Of your statesmen
will effect this, none who know them can question.
The weather for two months has been extremely
hot with frequent rains. Crops continue to promise
great abundance, not only for the present, but also
the coming year. Coffee may be relied upon as an
important staple Of export for the next business
season. The winter has been very favorable for
this product. Ii is now in its third blossom and
nearly out Of danger. The new cane has all so been
benefited by the wet weather, and will most proba.
bly, turn out heavily in lSl7.
report is in circulation that the present captain
general, LeopoIdo oDonnell, is to be relieved | do
not myself believe this is true from the construction
OF the new ministry at Madrid. General O'Donnell
Is an able and udcious officer, and deserves the full
appreciation Of the island, whose business he has
conducted with great judgment and sagacity. He
has long been employed in the army and when he
arrived at Havana, he entered for the first time on
The administration Of civil duties. Though wholly
to the intricate business of govern
ment, he has by close application, and by constant
attention to his duties conducted its affairs with &C
knowledged ability, and with general satisfaction
There are radical defects in the government here
but the captain-general has power to remove
them, and ought not to be held accountable for their
evil effects. ...