Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-02-16
THE NEW EMPRESS OF FRANCE.


Empress Of France. Her history is nearly Is ro- |
mantle as that q the Empress Josephine:
By to-day 3 advices from Europe yslsre JoId that
the Emperor Ill has esponseda Spanish lady . whose
grandfather wss the British consul at Msisga. and
whose mother was an Irish lady by the Of Fitzs
patrick; ~ also, that thisn new Empress was in her I
own right Countess Tsba. although bearing the name
Of Mad'lle. Moniego. Thus much by Telegraph
Now the plain English of all this is no Doubt as |
follows !: - ~ sFss< - = 5ssyl
-" A worthy Scofchman. by ,ffe name Of William
Kirkpatrick, for sometime The American consul
at Malaga, and failing in business, suceeeded
by George G. Barrel as United States consul at Nal
aga. This was, think, under President Monroe's /
administration. - - r.-ss /
Mr.. Kirkpatrick's eldest daughter Maria, or Mar.
'iqus, as she was familiary called and known by
all Americans there, was very fine. dashing lady
the celebrated Palafoix.and who in reply TO demand
Of surrender declared he would continue the defence
by swar to the knife. - =. - /
The Palafoix family embraced numerous titles, and |
was sIngularly brave and noble. |
This husband of Maria Kirkpat (Count de Ts. |
BAY was gallant soldier, and so cut mp by wounds
as TO be unable to his horse without aid. and
when in the saddle looked as if he was koaked
on than seated there: -
The new Empress of the French is no doubt the
daughter of tie Countess Teba, {" Mariquita Kirk
patrick, who the daughter Of w lillian Kirkpa-
trick late United States consul at Malaga-not Brit.
ish cousul-not Ftzpa,rick-and no, Irish.
The British consul at Malaga was William Laird |
another old Scotch gentleman, and he was followed
by Mr.. Marks, an Englishman.
"lf the new Empress Of France is Countess Teba,
stated, then her mother is dead, is also her IA
ther, and she took the title of her other. The
Montego, under which she passed In Paris, is per-
haps of the family names titles of the Palafox
family"
The Emperor Napolean has announced his in.
tention of espousing this lady in the following
speech:
Z" EMPERoR's ADDRESS. Messieurs I'll assent to
the wish often expressed by the nation. and come
10 you 10 announce my intended nuptials. The a-
ahce contract is not in accordance with the old po
cal traditions, and therein lies its advantage.
France, by its successive revolutions, has ever
abruptly severed herself from the rest Of Europe.
Every enlightened government ought to seek to lead
her back within the pale Of old monarches but this
result will be certainly attained by just and
straightforward policy. and by honesty of conduct
more than by a royal alliance, which creates false
| security, and often substitutes family interests for
these Of the nation at large. Besides, in this respect
examples of the past have left in the spir! of the
people superstitious feelings.
1t is not forgotten that for seventy years foreign
prncesses have ascended The steps Of the ihrone
ly to see their race dispersed and prescribed by
| or revolution.
Only one woman has .eemed 10 bring happiness
ito live than others in the affections OF the
| pe0pl6-and this woman, the modest and good vile
| Of Gen. Bonaparte, was not of royal blood.
Ii must be- admitted, however. that in 1910, the
marriage of Napoleon the first with Maria Louise
was great event. 1t was guaranty for The future.
and real satisfaction to the national pride to see the
ancient and iliustrious house Of Austria which had
so long been with Us, solicit alliance Of the
elected chief Of the new Empire.
| How, on the other hand-under the last reign
had the propre # The country 10 suffer when
the inhefitor OF the vanly sought for several
Ivoa atIy meotf hnreo and n.
taned at length Princess, accomplished no doubt,
but of second rate rank and OF different religion
When, in tho fnce of all Europe, one is borne, by
the force Of principles, The height Of ancient
dynases il is not by anii6 uating ones escuicheon,
and seeking to Introduce himself at any price into The
family Of kings, that one makes himself accepted. II
is mucn rather by always keeping ones origin in
membrance, in preserving ones own character, and
in taking frankly. before Europe, position of parve
nu-a glorious title when it comes from the free suf-
frages Of great people.
Thus obliged 10 depart from the precedents fol.
lowed even 10 the present day. my marriage became
but private affair, and there remained only TO choose
} a person. She who has become tho object Of my
preference is Of high birh-French in heart. by ed.
ucaton and remembrance Of blood shed by her faith
. er for the cause Of the Empire. She whom have
chosen has, Spaniard, the advantage of having
relative in France 10 whom il might be necessary
, 10 give honors and dignites. Endowed with all
the qualities CT soul. she will he orns.nen, to the
throne, as in the days of danger she would become
= one of its most courageous supporters. devou'
Catholic. she will address 10 Heaven the same prayers
as myself for the welfare Of France. Good and gra-
cicus, she viii revive, have firm hope in the same
position, the virtues of the Empress Josephine.
! come then, Messieurs, to cay to France that
have preferred woman whom love and respect to
. any unknown lady, whose alliance would have
brought advantages mingled with sacrifices.
Without dsdaining any one, yield to my feelings;
= but after having consulted my reason and my con
s victions. - -=s
In short in placing independence, the qualities o
, the heart and family happiness. above the dynasty o
prejudices and the calculations Of ambition. ] shall
" not be less strong because more free. Ere long
! = proceeding 10 Notre Dame, shall presen. the EN-
: press TO the people and ie the Army.
Tie confidence they have in me. assures me o
: their sympathy towards her whom l have chosen
and you, gentlemen, after learning to know her be,
ter, will be convinced in this also. have been di
., rected by Providence" f-5.-~'
d FROM Bueros Ayes. The New York CONNER
cia Advertiser publishes the following extract iron
o = letter lately Ieesived ss5Js -
3, 1--WE are in the midst OF another revolution. A
~ few restless and dissatisfied chieains raised force
= in the coontry. and have surrounded the city.
The Governor, Alsins, who was elected on the ls
3 Of November, has resigned, and new Governor ha
,r been named. 80 .ls !. sgss {, 49, 4 = .yss-
The outsiders are no, yet satisfied. and il is sop
posed they want one Of their leaders for Gov
m ernof. -
:, The m.oity Of the fevontiopists are partisans
l. The late Governor Rosas. 49,. - :
II All business e 5ended bnt we hope themstte
it will be arranged without bloodshed. -
70 feaFs how ever, that ne arrangement that can
ID made will keep them quiet two mepths, 7, -