The daily union., 1846-10-23

ment." la reply, the French ministerial organ,
the journal des Debats. says that IN Guizot is in
no particular hurry to pay the indemnity, for il
was for old chairs and tables, and things of that
sort. not worth making fuss about, al any rate.n
Until this quarrel commenced, Ilmsgined that the
Times, and the Chronicle, and other political jour.
nals, of London, had exhausted the vials OF their
wrath upon the United States, but they seem TO
have reflled them with double-distied poison, fol
the exclsive benefit Of the king Of the French
Ii Is difficult 10 determine what degree of credit
10 attach 10 the rumors which are ahoat aboui
this matter. There is no doubt, however, tlat ihe
British have protested against the marriage, and thai
Lord Palmerstsn has expressed 10 Mr.. Bulwer his
entire appreciation Of the steps which he has taken
TO prevent Il; but regard 1t as very questionable
whether Austria, or Prussia, or Russia, have IN
terered, as 10 currently reported. But come what
may, Louis Philippe sees power and wealth for his
dyDasty-and he is as eovetous Of the one as the
other--before him, too distinctly TO abandon his
purpose. The Duke de Montpensier was to have
left Paris yesterday, accompanied by tho Duke dc
Nemours, and his suite, for Madrid; and the cere-
monies will be pronounced about the 10th OF octo-
Der.
BY the treaty Of Utrecht Of l7l3-the ever memoir
able place and period where and when the British
oyenanted TO pay 10 Spain sum of 400, 900 crowns
per annum for the privilege Of participating in the
profts Of the slave trade-it is stipulated that the
throne Of Spain shall never be assembled by branch
conceded that a marriage Of French prince viii
Queen Isabella would be iu open violation Of that
condition. yet II is nevertheless contended that neh-
er is letter nor its spirit will be infrnged blythe
marriage of one Of them to the presumed heiress!
The union per 0 most assuredly is not sufficient
easus bsh with any European power; but the fruit
ofthe union may be productive Of mischief The
sovereign, IL is affirmed, in consequences Of the
peculiar state Of her health, can never become a
mother while her royal sister 10 represented, ell
though Of unusually tender years for bride--jus'
l4--as being blessed with so strong constitution
as to encourage the belief that she may have nu-
merous progeny. The queen has also been pro
vided with husband-a fact that you woulo
scarcely learn from the Journals, so engrossed are
they with the Montpensier affair; and it is com
planned that the king of the French has been so
ndeicate as TO make Il sirs qua non, that hts son
should be welded on the same day as the Duke Of
Cadz, in order thaApo indications should transpire
relative TO her prospects lpr issue.
The only hing TO apprehend from war is the rev
olationary spirit which exists in SPAIN for although
the Congress was unanimous in It's approval OF the
double marriage, IL Is apparent, that the public mind
IL greatly exasperated at the idea OF having de-
scendant Of Louis Philippe, at future period upon
the throne; and should the opposition make a bel
igerent demonstration, it is not improbable but that
Great Britain will become so involved 10 lend u
a helping hand. The French ministry has the sa-
gacity TO see this, and, covertly, preparations are
making for the worst.
The Infanta ia the richest princess in Europe.
The dowry bequeathed 10 her, by her father,
amounted TO sl7 7,000,0 900, to which must be added
an interest of thirteen years. accumulation. An
thony D'0rleans is in his twenty-second year;
and notwit hstanding the choice which his prudeni
sire has made for him united all his affections,
yet such wealth, and probable power, essentially
augment the peerless charms Of the royal maiden.
May the event engender no evil consequences; but
must confess that am not without misgivings. The
most valuable prizes often purchased at too
high price; and the amiable French monarch may
end in the sequel that he had paid dearly for the
hand which has been bestowed upon his son.
Tomorrow shall have something TO say TO you
on another, and an important subject, as relates to
the people of the United States.
Yours, truly,
...... AMERICANUS.