The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-24
From our European Correspondent.
No. XII.
FRAsKFoAr-os-rHE-MAME,
October al lS46.

DEAR nHi The Montpensier affair, notwithstand-
chiefly to occupy the leading European journals.
Speculation is at an end-if general rumor 10 to be
Observation-Disclosures to the course that Russia will
pursue in the premises. She makes similar pro-
test TO that presented by Lord Normandy to M
Guizot; and il is quite confidently asserted, in
apparently wellinformed circles, that Austria, and
possibly Prussia. will adopt similar policy. The
peace of Europe would seem TO DO in imminent
danger Of interruption, il the tone Of the press be
taken guide, account of this question:; bur |
feel persuaded that everything will be amicably
ranged. No belligerent demonstrations can, with
propriety be made against France until reasonable
tme--which means one, ten, or twenty years--has
elapsed, 10 ascertain whether certain contingency
win happen. Should Queen Isabella become a
mother contrary 10 the hope and expectation of the
Orleans family, and to the fears and apprehensons
Of Victoria, and her offspring live, Of course there
would be an end TO tho matter. Although the more
northern powers may be drawn into il, for the os-
ensible purpose of preserving the equilibrium Of
Europe, yet the question is essentially one between
the two countries separated by the British channel
The coyets supremacy in the territory bordering
upon the Mediterranean, and the other is alarmed at
the threatened diminution Of her power in that
gion. ..
The revolution in Portugal has given additional
strength to the king Of the French; and the English
papers pretty boldly intimate that il effected nm
der his shrewd management. However this may
be, conservative cabinet has been formed and it is
M Al a. I,
and Portugal-will now act in the most perfect
cert and harmony, the two latter occupying similar
relation TO the former Of children in leading strings
to ndulgent nurse; for il is not to be presumed
that the amable monarch will be oyer-exacting from
his tender charge. Orderly government has for a
long time been imperiously demanded in the realms
OF the peninsula; and if such blessing can be Sc
cured through the agency Of Louis Philippe, ben
eft will be conferred upon the world at large. Out
breaks have been so frequent, particularly in Spain,
as TO exhaust all her resources, cripple her energies,
and render her, in the way Of intercourse, almost
valueless to the civilized race. Had she improved
the advantages SO singuarly and prodigaly bestow-
ed upon her by Providence, the powers Of Europe,
instead Of quarrelling over her, would have been
this moment at her feet Her position is most hui
initiating one eontrasted with what il once was.
When Corez approached Charles v, afier he re-
turned from America, the emperor demanded, 'Who
areyou'" "The man, replied he, 'who has given you
more provinces than your left you citiesl"
Yet the opulence that resulted from this acquisition
eventuated in no durable good. On the contrary,
engenderng pride and incidence and their concom-
liant vices, it contributed to the series of misfor-
tunes to which that country has since been submit.
ted. Let trust that under different auspices, she
will have an upward destination. Although France
has much to learn herself before she appro INMATES
the liberal and enlightened genius of the age, yet,
nevertheless, she may teach Spain and Portugal
many important lessons. The joyous CALCULATIONS
Of the French of the recent coaluon are,
an ny plus de Prenses" and it is sincerely to be
desired that in reality, these distractions will be
overcome by railway connexion from Paris,
through Madrid, to Lisbon. Such a communica-
ton would be the certain harbinger Of commercial
freedom, and its attendant prosperity in the
girted kingdoms.
The Heraldo contains vivid account Of the great
bu-fght which came of the 10th, on the occasion
Of the royal marriages 1t was graced by the queen
if it deserved to dignifed by such distinction
excessively. The Duke Of Aumale was in perfect
ecstacy during this brutal struggle between man and
beast for the mastery. When the biped animal
triumphed, he appeared in the immediate presence
of majesty and received from her own lips the
warmest praises and congratulations. He is to have
the grade of captain forthwith, and for life and
annuity of 5000 reals--S30O! Sucha spectacle as
bul-fght would shock the sensibities of the least
refined and fastdious of American ladies' and yet 80
strange is custom, that it is made THE feie Of Mad
drid for royal double bridal party, which wit
messed the exhibition with rapturous and enthusiasts
tic delight You will find, imagine, the article of
the Heraldo iu one or more of your English papers,
and, as this paragraph will excite the curiosity of
your readers to it, hope that you will be induced
to transfer it to your columns. .a.anst
The railway between Havre and Rouen is to be
opened to public use in few days, BY this work
there will be continuous line from the seaboard to
Paris and the distance will be run over regularly
in from six to seven hours. The railroad has also
been completed between Amens and Abbeville.
This is an important link in the line which is to
connect Boulogne with Paris; by which route, cross
ing the channel to Folkstone, it is expected that
travellers may eat their breakfasts in Paris and their
suppers in London during the same day! 0n
gentleman from s.. Petersburgh informs me
that the railroad between that city and Moscow is
in advanced state, and that it will certainly be
finished from point to point in 1s4s though 1t is ex-
pected that large proportion Of il will be opened
next year. 1t is the intention Of the indefatgable
emperor to hasten the laying down of railway
from Moscow to Odessa, by which his capital will
be brought within six days Of Constantinople. Two
of our countrymen--Messrs. Eastwick and Harri-
son, Of Philadelphia-havc entered into most en-
tensive contract with the Russian government, for
supplying it with locomotives, and passenger and
freight cars. OF the one they to have 178, and
Of the other $500 ready in five years They expect
to be able however, to furnish them in about two
thirds Of that time. MAJ
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