The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-20
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should pre-occupy themselves, on the eve Of the
elections, not with the general doctrines which
divide, and will divide them everlastngiy--but
with the IDEAS and sentiments, and the facts,
which ought to reunlte them in the interest of the
public.
If, then, there are men who have made for
themselves an instrument of preservation,
means OF strength, Ia system, in word, of all
the abuses and all the practices that abase the
state and degrade public characters If it is noto-
rious that these men look TO preserve their power,
not by imposing respect abroad and inspiring their
own frieeds with confidence and esteem, but by
anticipating all the concessions that the strong
may exact, and by multiplying all the seductions
calculated to corrupt the cowardiy,--is it not the
first duty OF all honest men to come to an under
standing for the overthrow Of this mischievous ad-
ministraton
It's with truth objected that other admnistra-
tons, without carrying their sham eessness to an
equal extent have had very nearly the same ten
denotes; and that those which will replace them,
may allow themselves to be led asuay in the same
manner, II a more powerful restraint than their
own Wilt Indispensable measures of reform do
not retain them in The paths of faithful and
scrupulous legality This objection, let there be
no mistake about it, is that of the false Conserva-
tives themselves who, not daring to defend in
general the shameful excuses by which they pro-
h fail not 10 say that they are led by the state of
things; that representative government, from its
nature, cannot be exempt either from corruption
or intrgues; and that if the leaders of the oppose
ton were to become Ministers, they would pro-
badly do the very things for which they now re-
proach the repositories of power.
1t is surely allowable for the honour alone of the
men and the parties who are brought into ques-
non, TO rebut this lying assimilation. We are
aware, however, that in presence Of so many
culpable acts and deplorable "reminiscences, pro-
misses cannot suffice. The characteristic differ
ence between the administration of the 18th Of
October IN. Guzot'O and the constitutional
opposition, independently of all that is connected
with intentions and precedent, is this,-that tho
opposition, perceiving the evil accept and inces-
sanity promote the serious reforms that may pat
period thereto: whilst the pretended "Conserva-
tves' are delighted at a state Of things at which
they nevertheless, affect to blush, and declare
systematically against every kind Of reform.
The attempts which have been made in the
course OF the present session, and which have
been rejected, as always, by the majority, prove
that there IS, on one side, persevering will to
fortity the institutions of the country by modify
ing the laws; and on the other, settled deter
mnaton to remain shut up in the most complete
Immortality. The electors will have to choose
between these two tendencies. 1t is for them to
say, whether they wish corruption TO extend and
take root and the actual regime to be maintained,
covered all over with deflng stains, until crisis
sweep it away with the impotent laws that il has
perverted, or if they prefer that necessary reforms
should restore life and vgour to the constitution,
which ought to protect the rights Of all
Once more we repeat it, this is no party ques-
ton; it is question of nationality, public morali-
| ty, and liberty for the whole ofFrance.
Belgium.
IL.
The Chamber Of Commerce of Bruges has sent
an address to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in-
slstng on the necessity of customs house union
between Belgium and France.
The official returns show that in l8i5 the
amount OF the commerce Of this tiny kingdom
was 676 600, 900 francs-importatons 366 900, 600
expectations 80 100000. The transport trade has
increased, since the formation Of railways, from
$1,000 tons to 10000 Oftravellers the increase
has been from 1886 900 to g. 456 900, and the re-
ceipts have risen from three to twelve and a hall
millions francs.
OF the elections that have taken place, thu
greater part are in favor of the liberal party.
Spain.
Our accounts from Madrid are Of the 18th ult.
The preliminary arrangements for the railway
from Madrid to the French frontier are proceed
ing very actively.
The financial position of the Spanish govern
ment would appear to be improving, Judging
from the fact that the Minister of Finance had
paid the clergy the sum of 1900 600 Of reals dur
ing the month ofMay. 1t was again reported that
the government contemplated to suppress the pro-
vincial regiments. The situation of affairs in
Portugal continued to preoccupy the cabinet and
the public generally. The Heraldo earnestly
called upon the ministry to adopt measures to
prevent sh the coniagtaon from gaming the Span
template once more scenes of disorder and de-
structon.' Brgader Calonge had left Salamanca
Tor Cludad Rodrigo, to watch the progress Of
rias has been directed to occupy certain points
all along the frontier.
It is asserted that the Spanish government had
offered the hand of Queen Isabella to Prince Leo.
pold OF Sake Coburg Gotha, through the Queen of
Portugal but the courtiers, on the authority of the
ministry, denied the truth of the statement. M.
lsturitz however, declared that he would con-
sent that her Majesty might marry whom she
pleased, with one exception-Count Trappani.
The government of her Majesty Queen Isabella
had been acknowledged by a salute fired in honor
OF the Spanish flag by the Russian ship in which
his Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Constan-
tine visited Algesiras.
Portugal.
The advces from Lisbon are of the 9th ult.
The Costra Cabral ministry has at length fallen
amid the universal execration of the Portuguese
people, and the whole country is in state Of in
surrection. The dissolution of the cabinet had
been been looked for for some days The Count Villa
who confided to him the formation of new mi
nistry; but his efforts having proved highly sue
cessfu, her Majesty commanded the attendance
Of the Duke of Palmella, to whom she gave q ST.
milar authority. He is said to have offered the
portfolio of Foreign Affairs to Count Lavradio;
that of Finance to Count TOTAL; that of Justice to
Souza Azevedo, a Miguelite; and that of War to
vsoount Sa da Bandeira, Septembrt. The
flame of instruction has rapidly extended from
the Mimic all over Tras os Montes in which lat
ter province 5000 well-apPointed men were said
to have assembled under the directions Of jun
Ia, composed Of its most influential propretors.
1t appears that young Villa Real, the son OF tho
Count Of that name, had put himself at the head
OF a large body Of peasantry, and had taken pos
session Of the town from which his fathers title
is derived; that another body of rebels had dis
armed strong detachment of the Queens troops
at Amarante, and having made themselves mas
tiers of the bridge over the Douro, had opened a
direct communication with the Mimic insurgents.
Viscount Vinhaes, finding how matters stood, and
having ascertained that the soldiery were disin-
clincd to act against the people, entered into ne
gotiations with the unta, the result of which was
an agreement to suspend hostilities for six days,
by which time the Queen will have had an OPP
portunity of considering the demands Of the in
on int sttr rft hA
danger, Jose Cabral sncakcd on board n steamer
at Oporto in the night and thus escaped the con-
sequences of his unpopularity. Attempts were
cess The troops, indeed, seemed disposed to
make common cause with the people. The whole
province of Bcra had risen, and body Of in