Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-12
THE NEW EMPRESS OF FRANCE.

The New York Commercial IS indebted to
Correspondent formerly resident of Spain, for
the following sketch Of the family origin of the
Empress of France. Her history is nearly as ro-
mantle as that of the Empress Josephine:
ttBy to.day's advices from Europe we are told that
the Emperor III has espoused Spanish lady whose
grandfather the British consul at Malaga, and
whose mother was an Irish lady by the of Fitz-
patrick; " also, that this Empress was, in her
own right Countess Tsba, although bearing the name
of Mad'le. Montego. Thus much by telegraph.
Now the plain English of all this, is no doubt,
"A worthy Scotchman, by the name of William
kirkpatrick, was for time the American consul
at Malaga, and, failing in business, succeeded
by George g. Barrel as United States consul at NAL
aga. This was, think, under President Monroe's
administration.
Mr.. kirkpatrick's eldest daughter Maria, or Mar
quita, " as she was Familiarity called and known by
all Americans there, very fine, dashing lady,
and married the Count de Teba, younger brother of
the celebrated Paafoix, and who in reply demand
of surrender, declared he would continue the defence
by war to the knife. -
The PalafoX family embraced numerous titles, and
/ was singuary brave and noble.
This husband of Maria kirkpatrick Count de Te-
ba) gallant soldier, and so cut up by wounds
as be unable TO mount his horse without aid, and
when in the saddle looked if he hooked
on than seated there.
The new Empress of the French is no doubt the
daughter of tie Countess Teba, Is MARIO uta Kirk
patrick, - who the daughter of William Kirkpa-
trick late United States consul at Malaga-not Brit
ish cousu-not FiizPatrick-and moi Irish.
The British consul at Malaga was William Laird,
another old Scotch gentleman, and he was followed
by Mr.. Marks, Engshman.
81 If the Empress of France is Countess Teba,
stated then her mother is dead, as is also her ia
ther and she took the title of her m other The
Montego, under which she passed in Paris, is per-
haps eof the family titles of the Palaoix
family
The Emperor Napolean has announced his in
tenton of espousing this lady in the following
speech:
EMPERoR's Address. Messeurs 81 assent to
the wish often expressed by the nation and come
to you to announce my intended nuptlals. The alii-
ance contract Is not In accordance with the old po!l
cal traditions, and therein lies its advantage.
France, by its successive revolutions, has
abruptly severed herself from the rest of Europe.
Every enlightened government ought TO seek to lead
her back within the pale of old mona7chies but this
result will be more certainly attained by just and
straight policy, and by honesty of conduct
more than by royal alliance, which creates false
security, and often substitutes family interests for
these of the nation large. Besides in this respect,
examples of the past have left in the spirit OF the
people superSttlous feelings.
1t is not forgotten that for seventy years foreign
Processes have assembled The steps of the throne
y 10 their dispersed and prescribed by war
! revolution.
Only one woman has seemed TO bring happiness
TO live more than others in the affections of the
Of Gen. Bonaparte, was not OF royal blood.
1t must be admitted, however, that In 1910, the
marriage of Napoleon the first with Maria Louise
was a great event. 1t guaranty for the FUTURE
and real satisfaction to the national pride the
ancient and illustrious house of Austria which had
long been with us, solicit an alliance of the
elected chief Of the Empire.
How, the other hand-under the last reign
had the propre # The country TO Suffer when
the inheror OF the vainly sought for several
years ally himself with sovereign house, and OBJ
tanned at length Princess accomplished no doubt,
but of second rate rank and OF different religion
When, in the face of all Europe, is borne, by
the force of principles, to the height oil ancient
dynastes it is not by ane uatIDg ones escutcheon,
and seeking introduce himself any price into the
family of kings, that makes himself accepted 1t
is mucn rather by always keeping ones origin in re-
membrane, in preserving ones own character, and
in taking frankly, before Europe, position of parve-
nu-a glorious title when it comes from the free SUI
frages OF great people.
Thus obliged to depart from the presidents fol-
lowed even 10 the present day, my marriage became
but private affair." and there remained only to choose
person. She who has become the object OF my
preference is of high birth-French in heart, by ed
ucation and remembrance of blood shed by her faith
for the of the Empire. She whom have
chosen has, SPaniard, the advantage of having
relative in France TO whom it might be necessary
give honors and dignities. Endowed with all
the qualities Of soul, she will be TO the
throne, as in the days of danger she would become
one of its most courageous supporters. A deVout
Catholic she will address Heaven the prayers
as myself for the welfare of France. Good and gra
cous she will revive, have firm hope in the same
position, the virtues of the Empress Josephine.
| come then, MeSsleurs, 10 say TO France that
have preferred 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-
victons.
In short in placing independence, the qualities of
the heart and family happiness, above the dynasty of
preiudices and the calculations of ambition, shall
not be less strong because | am Free Ere long,
proceeding TO Notre Dame, shall present the En-
press TO the people and to the Army.
Tie confidence they have in me, OF
their sympathy towards her whom | have chosen;
and you, gentlemen, after learning TO know her bet
ter will be convinced in this also. have been d.
reced by Providence"
Personal CHARACTERISTICS OF THE New FRENCH
EMPRESS. The foreign papers continue to supply
much that is personal in regard to that pebian lady
Of such new-Inade interest whom NOUS Napoleon,
in his pebian dignity, has generously determined
to exaIt the position of Empress of France, rather
than 90 a begging among the efete scons of royalty
for wife, The mother of the lady is still living
widow, and is with her daughter in Paris. The ia
Their died some years since, leaving two daughters
chess of Alva and Berwick. The young Countess,
Louis bride. is tall and symmetrical in form, with
red hair and pale complexion, large radiant brown
eyes, and nose and mouth of exquisite beauty. En-
lowed with uncommon wit and spirit, she speaks
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