The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-20
M. soale nj Madrid.

Spain and reception Ut 4A"uAiA, S"' -
our correspondence of yesterday. SO accurate
historiographer was worthy OF so great
statesman. And our only hope Is that sne
people Of this country will prove worthy OF so
sagacious and so polite an ambassador. 1t
will need some gratitude on our part to render
Justice to the admirable self denial with which
a petis aaitre Like NJ. Soule consented to II p-
pear in court in a suit OF black velvet, shaped
la Franklin, and richly embroidered with
silk" in order, as he beautifully remarked,
" at once to satisfy the exigencies of republican
simplicity, and the requirements of courtly
etiquette Should the events of the next few
years make any notable change in our relations
towards SPAIN that suit of black velvet, q Ia
franklin, richly embroidered with silk, may
possibly take as imposing place in history as
Napoleon's thrce.cornered hat or Charles the
Twelfth's boots, and there is no saying what
may not happen under the reign OF Ambassa-
dor Soule.
Already says our correspondent, he has
caused sensation. His journey from Bay nne
was a triumphal procession. His entry to the
nent men of Spain sought his acquaintance"
The knowing ones saw at glance that he
would have more influence with the government
than any other foreign ambassador The
Queen was struck with his appearance, and told
her courtiers that there was something highly
delicate and tasty in the manner and dress of
the American diplomatist" Our readers will
see how prodigious part that suit la Frank
lin, is going to play in political affairs Who
knows but that, aided by the winning grace
and polished manners of its wearer, it might
steal its way to the roy heart, and the gordian
knot Of Spanish politics might be finally cut by
NJ. Soule?
Whatever destiny is reserved for this re
markable garment, our ambassadors tactics are
now quite clear. Mr.. Soule has shed his fill
bustero skin. He has done with buster, fan
faronade, and bragadocio. Henceforth be is
model of discretion, reserve, and prudence.
Talleyrand is his beoa ideal, and he hopes to
surpass him. He sees Spain on the verge Of
crisis. The Queen is unpopular-has even been
Kissed at the theatre. The Queen mother still
continues to plot at Paris; but her name is SO
odious to the people that she will risk some
thing if she ventures to leave her present re-
treat. Spain does not contain single states
man of sufficient nerve and talent to cope with
the impending crisis. The late cabinet was
VIGOROUSLY feeble. Lecsundi's imbecility
passed into proverbs Narvaez could never
be popular with more than small section Of
tie people; San Luis has not brains enough to
drive donkey cart; Calderon lives in terror Of
bis life, and will probably Withdraw from pub
lie affairs. All these things Mr.. Soule has
seen and weighed during his short stay at
Madrid. He sees at a glance the advantages he
may derive from SPANS misfoItunes and his
mind is forthwith made up. The British and
French ambassadors must he thrown into the
shade; an easy task as both have recently rem
dered themselves particularly obnoxious to the
bulk Of the leading men at Madrid. His rivals
thus disposed ofMr. Soule will make it his bust
ness to secure the favor OF the two queens. The
black velvet suit. d la Franklin has already
done the business with one of the pair; our am
bassador has but to follow up his advantage
with some fresh evidence of his nice taste in
fancy dress, ard Isabolla's heart is his We
need hardly add that man Of Mr.. Soules ex-
leIience and pretensons viii not be at a loss
to place himself equally well with Maria
Christina. Nor is it necessary to do more
than suggest that his dexterity will soon
provide him with other allies male and female
at court.
Thus entrenched and fortified Mr. Soule will
recommend to the Queen coup d'ttat. He will
bid her dissolve the C6rtes and try her hand at
despotism. If he succeeds, new government,
in which he will WELD very considerable in
fuence, viii be established The first want of
such government will be money. There will be
revolts to check, soldiers to pay, commercial
interests TO relieve, State to support and for
all these, money will be required. The Queen
will go to Soule for money. Then he will turn
round to her, and offer, out Of his pure regard
for the Spanish government and Her Majestys
person. several millions for Cuba and it will
be difficult for the Queen to refuse the
bargain
On the other hand, should Mr. SoulG fail in
securing the good will and esteem Of the Queen
and court, or having obtained it, should he be
unable to induce them to part with Cuba, he
will at once adopt a different course. He
will espouse the popular cause. He will
stimulate and foster o spirit of disaffec-
ton and revolt among the masses, and
his warm heart will boil over with sympathy
for the oppressed Spaniards. A democratic
revolution viii be his dream, with such Tai
leyrand as he to plot it, and such combustible
materials as the masses in Europe to work
upon, the tack will be easy. He will himself
apply the lighted match to the mine. In the
midst Of the disorder and confusion, be will
procure the passage Of a decree declaring the
Island of Cuba independent Less could not be
expected from a generous people, flushed with
power and success; and thus, either by one
scheme or another, the aim of his mission will
lie attained.
Such are the plans that are fermenttng in