The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-14

From our European correspondent.
No VIII.
FaAaKFoRr-oR -rHE-MAIsE,

DEAs sra: The ''iIl-advised, ill-intentoned and
ill-bodns nuptias," the Times Of the 9th in its
desperation pronounced those in anticipation be-
tween Monipensisr and the Infanla, were to be
solemnized on the 10th; and as the Duke made
most triumphant entry into Madrid, and all opposing
obstacles to the event had been wholly overcome the
matter may be regarded as a Jai aceOmpi. This
marriage is part Of the bitter fruit which Great
Britain realizes from her ridiculous interference in
the Texas annexation question, and from the un-
warranable claims which she sci up TO the whole of
Oregon, north of the Columbia. At the meeting at
the Chateau d'Eu, little more than year ago, the
assurances given by M. Guizot to Lord Aberdeen,
10 connexon with this question, were in accordance
with the opinions then entertained by the king Of
the French. He coveted the wealth, and the pros
pective power which such union as has been effected
would achieve. but he embled a, the consequences to
himself and his dynasty that might produce, in dis
turbing the tranquility Of Europe. Il was not until
Texas was admitted into the Union, our arms vic.
torious on the Rio Grande, and Oregon partitioned
go as to transfer all that was valuable to the United
States, that Louis Philippe determined upon secu-
ring the rich hand Of the Spanish princess for his
son. II very naturally occurred to him, that il the
eisand giant submitted 10 this without resistance,
after the clamor that had been ringing necessarily in
the public for the last three years, she would
scarcely become resolute, all Of a sudden, to
wage war with powerful nation, always armed,
eapspis, for the dubious violation of treaty stipu-
laton coyenanted one hundred and thirty-hys years
ago. protest he prepared fori but protest he
dad an1a If 10
usual one of states which are not in condition to
act. When Lord Normandy transmitted note to
the French premier, utering the objections Of his
government to the marriage, the only answer that
he received was the immediate departure Of young
prince for his bride The protest received and
ed with as much contempt as II had emansted from
one Of the mediat=sd princes Of Germany. Mr..
Bulwer's pertinaeious intermeddling in Spain was
equally unsuccessful. Il was considered malicious,
eminent. II was considered offensive, when he re-
ceived his instruction Letters were written daily
to the opposition papers Of France and to the pa.
pers generally Of London, from Madrid, describing
the country in the highest imaginable state Of ex-
element and indignation at the intended alliance.
II was even intimated that Montpensier would have
to fight his way to the capital, such was the pre-
valing sentiment Of bitterness against him, yet we
see him quietly and unnteruptedly, except by the
voices of welcome which everywhere rent the air,
wend his way TO the side Of his royal betrothed.
Under whose Vaccinations all these false statements
were disseminated, the reading public cannot be at
a loss to determine. The marriage, in Spain, ia
decidedly popular one Great Britain, from her sig
nal and repeated failures in questions with other
powers, in which she was not concerned, is fast
losing her prestige. Rational sensible persons every
where, clearly perceive that she has committed as
great blunder in her diplomacy in France and
span as she was guilty of in the annexation affair.
Indeed, the spell Of her power is fast dissoving.
There is marked difference as to the estimation
in which she was held when first visited here, four
years ago, and the present time. | say this more
Sin sorrow than in anger" for il she would deport
herself with becoming propriety, should look with
painful sensations upon the declining sun Of her
greatness The Chronicle now ever Lord Pal
merston's paper, would create an impression upon in
divduals not accustomed to the peculiar tsster ~sh
distinguishes its editorials recently, that war
almost unavoidable. 1t remarked, on the 10Th, eve
chance of resisting Napoleon-that was simply a
question of grenadiers the warlike emperor reused
the pride and the interests Of Europe against him.
Auserlitz and Marengo, Lepsic, and Waterloo,
these are the inevitable poles to such a For
eign nations know how to deal with such man. But
what are we to do, how We to prepare ourselves
against the less noisy but deadly approaches Of this
NApoLroNo OF PEACE" The Times says "the alliance,
unlike other of dstrust and quarrel admits of
no compromise when once accomplished. 1t will
exist as perpetual reproach the ambition offs
author, and continual source of irritation and jea-
ousy between the two countries.
The cause is England against France, and the issue
| will soon be tried" The Merchants Gazette, well
conducted paper, seems to be alarmed at the state
of the relations between the two countries, and
concludes leader with the following paragraph:
"There are undoubtedly evil spirits in France
who regard the distress in Ireland, and the posi-
biity that it may lead to serious disturbance in that
country, as a favorable occasion to goad and insult
Great Britain. President Polk, too, is, if we mis-
take not, an ally upon whom the belligerant party
in France is inclined to calculate, deeming that
Great Britain must, before long, intcrpose to check
| the grasping and INSCRIPTIONS ambition for terrific
rial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT which the United States are ex.
| hibiting." 3d.. l"' "h. t' .@
| Another London paper remarks: t..-.
"The entente cordiale was bond forged in fraud
| and dishonor and, like most combinations against
the light and the truth has brought forth it's issue Of
enmity and discord." ...a.. arGs a..a.. .a...
| A more truthful sentence was never penned. The
| victim was to be the American Union; the combi-
| nation, for the extension of monarchcal principles
on the continent of the New World; but the firm
ness the energy, and the vaor Of the United States
have thwarted the unhallowed purpose. ...,.
| If the views of the British cabinet are to be
gathered from the Chronicle which, passant i. as
ferocious in its statements respecting our country
as its more distinguished contemporary was form
erly, Santa Annals proclamation was a most un-
welcome document to it. That journal publishes