Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-09-02
THE AMERICAN MINISTER AT MADRID.


Minister at Madrid, has written TO the Cou-
rier DIES Etats Unis as follows:-
The residence Of the American legation
enacted its part in the scenes OF The insurrec-
,ion at Madrid. Mr.. Soule occupies the first
and second stories Of magnificent hotel, be-
longing to the Marquis Of Bedmar, the ground
floor Of which was reserved by the Marquis
for his personal use. He possessed there
very handsome collection Of ancient and
modern arms. The Marquis Of Bedmar has
acquired certain notoriety by his conserva-
tive opinions, and by the marked favor
which he formerly enjoyed from Queen lsa-
bella. Scandal had connected itself with
this intimacy, upon which a variety Of tales
were founded, including projected Hight,
which had been defeated by Narvaez, then
Minister, and a fainiing i', of which royal
corse, perpeuated the remembrance among
the martial trophies of the hotel Bedmar.-
Other conques,s were subsequently, added 10
this august trophy, and among others, 'ha'
Of the Italian dancer Cerrito.
But if the Marquis was so successful WIN
the royalties of politics and the dance, ne
had not been lucky enough to gain The good
will of the people of Madrid, who besiegeu
his hotel, at the same time as those oil MessFs'
Salamanca and Quinto. On hearing 'ho
shouts and blows which we're showered upon
his gate, Mr.. Soule though, that the people
had come 10 demand the journalist mora,
who. with Mr.. Sartorious, the principal editor
of the Heraldo, had sought an asylum win
the American Minister, OF whom he hau
been one of the most violent adversaries.-
This asylum had been granted him by Mrs
Soule, a noble woman, who was happy 10
find an opportunity of avengns Sy kindness,
her own wrongs and those Of her husband.
The latter lad then caused his gates TO be
closed and put in state Of defence.
Blu, delegate Of the insurgents explained
10 him, hat in hand, that they had no idea o.
violating his domicile, which was sacred ,t
them, both for his private and public char
acier. They desired only TO possess them
selves of the arms of the Marquis Of Bedmar
and in order 10 show the difference Of thei
sentiments, they had respected the American
eagle, placed above the crown OF the Mar
uuis which had been defaceG. Thus advi
sed of the object of his visitors, MIR. Soul
ordered the gates 10 be opened 10 them, say
ing at the same time, that the tyranny a
ways being provided with arms to oppres
the people, it was just that the latter, in il
turn, should find arms for It's defence anon
its oppressors." These words were loudl
applauded, and the collections Of the MAJ
quis Of Bedmar were carried of in momer
by the people who religiously respected tn
upper stories.
1t was no fault, moreover, of MIR. Soule,
Queen Isabella was not enlightened in Sc;
son upon the true aim Of the movement, f;
the head OF which O'Donnel had placed hin
self. After the return Of the,Court to the Nj;
drid, and the first engagement of Vicaivar
represented by the Ministerial journals as
victory, the Minister of Prussia convoked III
diplomatic corps, and proposed to 90 an
compliment the Queen. "lf on this accoul
of her return, gave my CONSENT" said NJ
Soule, in this melting, "if i, is for the resi-
,ance 10 The wishes of the people, will nj
unite in your compliments"
On arriving al The Palace, the Minister {
Prussia made an emphatic speech for tn
consolidation of thrones" and against a.
sassns. Mr.. Soule, on the contrary, sal
that it was not only necessary to censuTt
but 10 ascertain if the popular movement
had not legitimate causes, which there wa
no disposition 10 acknowledge nor unde
stand.
On the 25ih Of JULY after the triumph {
the insurrection, the diplomatic corps made
second visi, 10 the Queen, but on this occ'
sion, one Of coincidence. MIR. Soule ihougl
his colleagues would express themselves vii
modes:y; but seeing that they made use
swelling phrases, 10 say .ihe least Of ,heI
out Of place, against the revolutionary sp!T
he believed it his duty, on his part, TO
mind the Queen OF his former remark, a
ding that, far from condemning the ever
which had just ,rauspired, she could now Fl
an opportunity of inauguraing new era
greatness for herself and Of prosperity for |
people. Queen Isabella appeared now
recognize that the Minister of the Unit
States was more sagaclous counsellor th
the Prussian envoy.
Far from pro6ling by the lesson of sagac
which he had given them, the enemies
Mr.. Soule took advantage Of il TO renew th
attacks upon him. They accused him
having passed the limits of information
courtesy, because he alone had the coura
10 speak the truth to an unfortunate wom
deceived by nattery. They accused him
having been one o! the principal promot
of an insurrection, and they charged hi
moreover, OF making an appeal 10 all the
ropean demagogues. This was confirmed
their opinion by the announcement in
London Morning Advertiser, that the son
Mr.. Soule had arrived there on a special n
sion to Mr.. Buchanan, on the subject Of CT
and the Spanish revolution.
The fact Of this mission is true, and il ,
also directed TO the American embassy
Paris, but have the bes, of authority
asserting that its only object was 10 con
MI. Soule's eminent colleagues as 10 Il
opinion of the intention ascrbed 10 G
Pierce OF sending special commissioners
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