The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-24


upon the shore when he lands ID Spain 10 salute ,hs
mighty mother and uters dalfibes against the Spansr
Tor their neglect OF the ex. Emperor. He gives also
moving tale of The deep aicton OF Charles al as SON.
ngratude and the forced residence al Bufgos for soms
weeks. before Philip paid the fret moiey OF the small
pension which all The Emperor bad reserved ~ ~
many kingdoms" There is The sghtest fouodsiioo
for all this. His progress 10 his retreat was regal Prov
nces and cities emPted 10 do him homage On leaving
Burgos he thanked God ,nas he was getting beyond The
reach OF ceremony.
As his table. and plain" 10 his eois,sr .e
cording TO the Roberlsonan theory, his attendants bear
witness that their masters besetnng sin was saeax d
nosa an inordinae appetite Eating was grali6eston
he could not resist and the supply OF his table was The
main subject OF the correspondence between the MAJOR
dOmo and the Secretary OF State He continued 10 ans
to the last on rich dishes, and drank heartily Of good
wine. Robertson's % humble rereat-hardy subcisn,
for private genemanfour out oil the sx rooms IN ihs
form of riafs cells, with naked walls, and all on syrl
with the ground" wing built expressly for Charles
some bat in the style OF an Italian villa II OF two
sloes containing eight rooms, connected by sunny gale
RES SIDE and well warmed by hTe places within Tn
walls hung with plain cloth instead Of srras H
supply OF fine linen was very large. He reposed sup.
ported by six soft cushions velvet chair with wheels
He had thirteen thousand ounces OF gold and silver plate
The meanest uensl OF his bed-chamber was made of
th MATERIAL and it nay be suspected, from the homey
English mpereety Casiiiianlzed, that the article
had been delicate attention IRON the enamored Mary
(ol England)
Dr. Robertson's pretty story, often repeated that the
ex- Emperor, on failing TO make any two watches keep
time together, confessed his regret for ever having
tempted to enforce conformity OF religion ia also mele
romance The older Charles grew, the stronger became
his bigoy and his anxiety" thai all lost sheep BY the
help OF Gods dogs and crozers might be got safe into
and duly sheared in, the true Roman and Apostolic
fold"
The few neighbors' who were admitted to yisits.
and entertained at his table, according to Robertson,
ara beings who existed Charles never conceded
the honor OF dinner invitation but in his life and
then only 10 the great Duke Of Ava.
Hs existence was BY means that pictured BY Robert
of perfectly disengaged from this present lie
wbo far from taking part in the political transactions
OF Europe, did inquire about them, but viewed
the busy scene with contempt or indifference.
Charles continued 10 take keen interest in a.
fairs Of State his wary eye sweep, from his tho
entire horizon OF Spanish politics be considered himself
chamber se and family adviser 10 his children every
day be looked Tor the arrival OF the post with eager anX
iety."
"Thilp was no less free from jealousy Of his father
than the father was from any repentance of abdcalor
and fell back upon his matured experience every diff
cu, crisis" 50 much for writing history so as 10 pc
duce striking moral pictures after the Of lie
Greeks
Mr. Stirling communicates a curious post ,aortem an
ecdote in relation TO Charles. which be had from tue
Duchess OF Hamilton, Mr.. Beckford's daughter When
BeckoId was Madrid in l7so, Charles Ill, part
ing civiliy desired know what favor the accomplished
Eaglishman would accept at his hands The ssihor Of
Vahek asked leave the face OF Charles " that he
might Judge OF The fidelity of the portraits by Titan
and ths i'd raised The lights Of the Panheon once more more
CLEANED on the features Of the pale Emperor Beckord
has left no note or memorandum OF the fact
GRorE AND MACAULAY in ERANcE.--A writer in the
London Leader says:
1.-The French Academy has been the scene of contest
more than usually interesting 10 Engishmen. The pa.
pers OF last week. which merely indicated the fact Of
Macaulays having been elected member OF The acat
envy in place OF DR.. Lingard, omitted,
qnalnted, with the most curious part of the
There were two candidates proposed, Grote and Macau
ay-two names suggestive OF very different claims 10 the
honor, and such would have puzzled English acad
envy TO decide upon IL was Guizot proposed Macaulay,
and Tocqueville who proposed Grote. We presume per-
sona friendship dictated this; Otherwise, might feel
surprised at Guizots selecting candidate whose brilliant
qualities far removed from those which disin
gnished the Historic de Ia Ciuii-atios Europe In
rance. Macauays reputation must have justified his
election If II not justified by his affinity
what FTenchmen have been taught to consider the
historic type The brilliant style and easy yet abundant
eruditon o Macaulay assmiae him more TO the French
type; while the aboIous. deepihDking, but somewhat
cumbrous, work OF Grose, reminds OF the Ger
man type"
AMERICAN COPYRIGHT IN EsGLAHD.--The London
Leader, speaking OF the prospec, of passing nierna
tional copyright law IN this country, remarks:
40 Eng it will be OF fold importance II will
not only increase the hard earnings of OF letters it
will admit Of grave works being published without the
Because the great sion OF the market will bring
public for such works. ID Because this very extension
will induce reduction in the price OF books, which
ducon will in its turn, very materially extend the
ket, we in the large sale OF Mr. Bohns various Ii.
oraries. To America it will be of still importance.
in the stimulus given to national literature, few years
ago it seemed if America could ony al the best be 10
England what Rome was TO Greece. But now that we
have abundant signs OF real naronal genus growing
up and expressing itself, the removal OF that temptation
reprint English works for few pence will force pub
usheis into enterprise with national literature"
Honor TO LITERARY MEs.-The city OF London ha,
voted the freedom OF the city to Henry Austin Layard the
author OF the Researches Nneveh which have produced
much sensation The report OF the proceedings OF the
Common Council states that Mr. Deputy Bennoch novel
that the freedom of the city OF London be presented 10 Dr.
h A. Layard "as testimonial OF his perse vsring and zeal
exerions in the discovery OF the long lost reans
Of eastern antiquity, and for securing them in 20 perfect
state to demonstrate the accuracy oil sacred history
Tor bis interchangeable labor and skill, by which this coun-
try has been enabled to place such valuable memorials OF
ancient grandeur amongst the collection of the Bnsh
museum" Mr.. Bennoch, having paid high need OF
praise to Mr. Richard Taylor. the original mover OF the
motion, who, through inrmity. unable 10 be pres
those who had received similar marks OF honor from the
corporation he found but few civilians. Since 1900 ky
naval and military heroes had received the freedom oil
the city, and fifty swords had been presented them,
amongst whom the names of Nelson and Wellington
we're 10 be found In times OF political excitement.
and when The public sympathy had been reused favor
OF prosecuted queen. Brougham, Iushingon. Denmap,
and others had received similar msrks OF appreciation
rom the city To he lusrious roll OF reemen be (Mr.
beDnocb) proposed 10 add the name oil II A. Layard.
His merit did not consist in the subjngation OF foeen
powers, nor IN territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT, but 10 The
peaceful work OF lifting the veil from the past for the
benefit OF future generations He did hope, therefore
hat the name OF a man worthy OF honor would be
added TO their roll OF worth name that would shed
additional lustre upon the already bright page OF English
enterprise.
The motion was carried unanimously.
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