The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-18

Fsaaesssa Prospects - spaas.
Efpsr eros go Sernmeat, say foreign journals,
holds ont prom se Of 'rSnqail'ity TO s ain. II
10 q very ce que tiou Elem mt. of trouble
and diseord sAound a. well IN the court as In
the street BIO b in the capital ana in the pro-
viDces. Dynsstic qusrreis cius er round the
throne Personal jeslousies undermine every
Spanish government. There is DO lack Of revo-
,utionists in Ma rid; men who cry like the dis
appointed Parisians of 1880 that their work is
only half completed by the overthrow of the
ministry. The Count of Montemoiin has his
crew OF fanatic priests aud thick he .ded loyal
lists, eager to renew the butcheries Of the
Carlist war, and to restore their pretender
should his accession battle Spain in blood.
These are now flushed with JOY at the blow iufict-
ed upon the rrigning family; and strengthened
and encouraged by large supplies Of gold from
Russia. Then Louisais French husband has his
select circle Of willy adberents, who are DOUBT
less ready at . moments warning to turn
Spanish republlcanism to as good account as
his father turned that Of France in 1880, aud
to proclaim Montpensier the Citizen King Of
Spain. He would not be the first Frcnchman
who has Sat on the Spanish throne; and all
things considered, the kingdom throve full as
well under the government of his ancestor the
,mbecile Philip Of ADjou, as under any Of the
native ponarchs Then Don Pedro Of Portugal
has notion Of annexing Spain to his own
kingdom: an idea which emanated, in all pro-
liability, from the London clubs, and which,
If it were once carried into effect, would be
likely to meet with considerable favor on the
continent of Europe. Besides these rival claim
ants Of the throne, the ultra republican party
deserves separate mention. 1t seeks the demo-
lition Of the monarchy, and the re- establish
nent Of the old juntas. The people Of the
provinces are divided between these various
factions. The adherents of Don Pedro and Of
Montpensier are few in number; but Montemo-
lin still retains a strong party through the
priests and in the large cities, republican theo-
ries are widely entertained.
All these would combine to overthrow Isa-
bella. A coalition for that purpose Is expected
to be formed at the opening Of the Cortes. Its
chances of success are worth examining. Were
rule Spain? decided by popular vote, it would
unquestionabiy be given in the negative. For
the last forty years, the family has been an OBJ
ject Of utter disgust to every Independent
Spaniard. The abominabe cruelty, duplicity,
and imbecility of Ferdinand-shes savage atroci-
ties committed by both Carlists and Christi
nists during the war-the shameless prodigacy
he b. l,a l.
bauchery in which her daughter, the Queen,
sets the example-withal, tue sublime indiffer-
ence each and every member of the royal fami-
ly has displayed for the interests of the coun-
try and the welfare Of tie people-have long
eradicated from the Spanish heart the last YES
tige Of loyalty or regard for it's kings. But
this sentiment, however potent, is not likely to
have an opportunity of declaring itself Bayo-
nets, not ballot-boxes, will appoint Queen Isabel
las successor, if she be dethroned. On whose
side are the bay onets likely to be found? The
most popular men with the Spanish army ut
present are Espartero and ODonnelL They
may be said to hold In their hands the balance
of power in Spain. The side they espouse is
sure for the time being to prevail. Now it is
quite clear that they cannot join the banner Of
Montemolin, or that of Montpeusier; and equally
Ger tain that they would resist any attemvt on
the part OF Pedro to make Spain province Of
Portugal OF the two parties which remain,
one-the republican faction-possesses within
itself no element Of stability whatever. The
recollection Of the rule of the juntas is enough
to deter any Spaniard woo has properly to
lose from supporting the establishment Of a re-
publican government. Both Espartero and
O'Donhell have seen enough Of revelations to
know that those who make them never benefit
by their work but are invariably compelled to
make way for others whom the In onssancy of
popular favor bears to the surface If the revolu-
tionary tide. So long as they content them
selves with being Isabela's ministers they are
tolerably secure of rank and power but re-
volution, and the establishment of q republic
might be their ruin, and, in the present condi-
tion of the Spanish people, could hardly confer
any lasting b eneft on the nation.
So far as we can see, therefore, the chances
seem to be in favor Of Isabella, and the reign
Ing family. Secure from foreign Intervention,
in consequence of modern European policy
and the endorsements Of the princi-
pal continental powers, Isabella is likely
to find in Espartero devoted and
powerful adherent and with his aid will pro-
baby re-af7rm the foundations of her throne
Her policy must obviously undergo material
change. She must reform the morals Of h-r
household and the corraptions Of her court e.
partero will doubtless check the sale Of Offices
and repeal the oppressive measures which have
SO long irritated the people. His administration
In short will resemble that Of Ferdinand whea