The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-12

world in arms but answer that steam and electricity
have that period revouuoniEed the world and you
cannot expect repetition Of similar good fortune.
observed that the French semi Official jour.
nails, which at first reserved when Prince Albsrs
speech the talk Of the salons have suddenly now
thst the knghsh newspapers are attacking it, come TO
the rescue The Pays amongst others, has very ably
Great Preparations are being made for the Queen Of
Engand's reception in the early part Of August Such
ceptons the British Embassy such royal roltckiug
and jupketng - has bean heard OF since Cleo
para appeared before Marc Antony. srrayed in magpd
cent and begued tho enamored hero out Of the
greatest part Of the eastern Of ihs Roman
empire Not that suppose the little fat Queen Of Eng
role Of Marc Antony but there VIII b great aoines or
at kast great adding. BERTHE
Our Madrid Correspondence.
MADRID, June 81, 1885,
Reception Of Mr.. Dodge by the QIsen-His address and
her Aajes,ys Rep,y-kr. Perry Accompanies tie
Miniser-Prospects Of Mr. Dodge's Aission-Criica,
Position Of he Spanish Gopenn,ent-7he Monarchy IN
DansG--ARdrchy az Hdnd-Iae Spanish Embassy in
Washi,tron, dc.
In my last informsd you that Mr.. Dodge, United
States Minister At Madrid had been gra,iousy recsved
by the Queen. able to give you MIR. Dodge's
speech and her Majesty sreply.
It Sunday, 18th June, at half past p NJ that
her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by the Minister OF
Foreign Affairs and of the Palace received in private
disnce, with al the formaltes at the Palace OF Arau
gueI Mr.. A. Dodge the United States Master Pleni
pote ntiary.
Mr. Dodge, on presenting his credentials spoke as fol-
lows
MADAM the moment of presenting the letters Of
reoence whi.h sseres me in sas quality Of snv1y Ex
states TO your Majesty, fulfil the orders Of the Presi
dent of the aepublc in expressing to you the ssnt
OF friendship and high esteem ne entertains for
your royal person. The desire fthe Prssi
dent ard o: the American people is 70 see and
for many years havsexsted between the government
Of your Majesty and that of the United States For my
part. 80 loDs sc I shall al the office WITH
from personal inclipaton, l shall neglect nothing
which may contribute to do away with every Of
difficulty between the United states and Spain; aud
viii isSor with assduity and consistency towards the de-
veorement of the interests and prosperity OF the two
the SINCERE entertain for the happ and well
fare OF your royal person and of your fanny.
The Queen replied =
MONSIEUR MISIsrRE II have heard with much plea.
sars the expressions Of friendship havs Addressed
to in Il Of the President OF the United States
In presenting the letters which a.credit yon to mo
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoen. AIRY OF the
that you may make it known to the President, that the
sentiments which animate for his person no. less
people 70 behold Drawn closer he old and Coca reisons
which happily exist between Spain and the United
States; and doubt not that for your part you VIII
nations, by seconding the desires of which my govsrn
has given proof to put aside ell motives Of Diff
Guilty with the government Of the Unitsd States give
you thanks for the WISHES yon form tor my welfare and
that OF my family, AMI may rest assured that
highly distng aished personal qualities.
This was nothing more Of course but repetition Of
the expressions that had passed in their frst interview
between the American Envoy and the Spanish Minister
Of Foreign Affairs, In which bota had concurrei in
most cordial understanding Of settling anicaby all the
questions pending betv the two countries.
The hon. Mr.. Dodge also accom- panied In his
official visits Oy the Secretary of the Legation, Mr..
Perry much to the astonishment, must add OF many
Who deemed that the Official Of the former American
Minister'S secretary run, and this for many
obvious reason, which do no. feel justified for the
present in duellirg upon
Thus far has the diplomatic intercourse between the
two countries been formally renewed. WHAT the real
mission Of Mr.. Dodge is viii Of remain dip!o-
matte secret Bu whatever It be- it is easy enough to
foresee ~ once in what II will end Whether he be
directed renew the proposals. made ~ Mr. soulc or
merely further the American CLAIMS against Spain,
the timae reault must be ally negative. In the
frst case porting any i5ea of cession
OF the Island OF Cuba would nave any sna OF cnanse o.
of national pride has been roused in this question: and
public men, Of all parties, have unanimously PRO-
claimed that The nations honor was interested in re-
jec,ipg all terms Of direct or indirect asle
As for the settlne Of the pending clsins, it may
may rot ccme so satisfactory issue but the negOa-
at ali CONNECTED WITH the spanish official habits tire
out lore than one more minister's patience
The reacy resolution that has been come to in the
question o. ths Black Warrior INST not lead to snppo
sition that the rest viii be as pro nptly and ssstac-
instance wss evidently nothing the result of
a fcue against Mr.. Soule, and ALSO p-rhsps, q de-
,i,s Of serving the Interests Of the ssersa;y.
by tskipg up the Spanish eide OF the ques
TOE IN she difficulties that arose setSeen the
American envoy and the Spanish government. proof
that Mr. Luzurisga and his colleagues implicitly ackno~
edee hs: they have been ncuated BY feelings OF this
lind TO consent rather hastily 30 The concessions they
have made 10 the that the conditions YET
up to this time, beer msde Off sialy sLown
To return 10 the probable rssalts of Mr. Dodges mis-
SION raor over and above the which have al
ready mentioned for not concentrating any aaterng
hoSe il is necessary 70 take into account the
stood the revolution Of last July, anu which
abs rbs The whole attention AMI exertoDs Of pnbc
in the daily care Of self.prsservaton.
Ire tenure of tie throne ~ the actual oc,1pau for
much tine, has be some very uncertain The POO
gscy OF the court turog The ater years has complete
y asnatei from The Queen and her Dynasty the aztec
lion and interest OF the people.
the government, usurped BY General 0'Daun.u, and
retained ~ Dim in the name OF his more 9o?nar but
esa energetic colleague Espart.ro has no hold pib
III: opiDo3, and u every day exposed 70 defeat.
The Cortes, though want o. proper Imitation, AMI
sacrificing all to petty persona or party feuds, have
In this msauchoiy state OF abandonment sna fearful
evsDtusltes, with public and private m.ery daily grow
ing, and snarcby extending itself 70 the aensstraton
the army aud 20 al Classes the nation feels tae want
Of tse ssroas band Of despo!ism her from
uniting suicide.
And .hus 1. Il the ult-a.iberals appeal to FL
parerc urging Inn 20 stsnms tho diotature whilst the
mod@rGtes look forward TO the reslrn OF Narsaez 10
3sb order il toe country, ani the CarsLs stand
10; the restoration OF absolute power il tie haais OF
hont.moin, as The only form OF Cover intent conseais
The en- racter and habits of the spanish paopie.
II the rdst OF the aspirations o. hsse .ontening and
factious me county which nss been Tor many
years past gradually SIN ing dowa 70 the low level Of
her for South American colonies 10 threatened Of
ipg a. last convulsed b. civil and so,iA, war.
Whilst theee all sbsorbsng coasderstons ara prsyins
the Iaipd OF all public il easy enough 20 Goa
sieve hat leaving thu natural Incidence an or
psry oc-l IL will peculiar 20 the uoea - this country
WY little attention car be given 70 the settling o.
foreign clsims.
Pesdss me serious fears which Mr.. Sonie had a. ous
time inspired mere have 70 great eyteRt dssppearsi
and tie general impression is tnat let thinSs
ccme 20 tho worst the jealousy Of Eogani aai FrAnae
aga net tho OF the Union Will interfere 10
their and FOR tne the safe ami quies p,s
session o; the islApd II Cabs,
Mean shtls ths Hon. Ar. no ige has SET out On lis
diplomatic campaign. The Spanish gosefnmsnt. % .as
Other bard, mas not yet made up US mine as % the
choice Of representative in Washington. p,heren.