The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-27


in this secret conversation said to the other q fol-
lows:-"Now, look ye, my good man, l would rather
you would stick to the bargain which We struck q,
the Paris Conferences, a. this would save me a
good deal of trouble visdvis the French people and
the other Powers, and you would remove every
atom of suspicion concerning your good wishes to
poor little Turkey. This would serve in the
meantime, to countermine the influence Austria
has gained with the Sublime Porte, for having
got your troops out Of the Danubian Principalites
And then, beg you, for Heavens sake, consider
that BY executing ne Aforesaid convention ny you
Austrian alliance, which i don't relish at all, and
which, dare say, cannot be over agreeable to you,
my dear, dear Russians. Prussia, you know, always
sides with you, as Sardinia with me and you, espe
cially when hoping for some possible encr0achment
and accretions, which we can promise her, at all
events, as did when she was fighting against you
Therefore, come do as bid you; there's good fcl-
low" After which speech General Kisselef smiled,
bowed, and shed half frozen Russian tear Thus
ended conversation which took place In An embIa
sure Of q window in the Tuileries, where nobody
was able to or to hear what the Emperor and che
General were about. Now you will probably wonder
ut the long or sharp ears Of Mr. Stag, at the
velOus confidence either Louis Napoleon or Genera
Kisselef put in the discretion of the sagacious gen
temen. !, for my part cannot help admirng and
envying Mr.. Stag for being on the most intimate
terms with Louis Napoleon (else very reserved
and taciturn prnce) or q Russian ambassador, VIII
likewise is not known for very talkasve and com
muncative person, and for his being inita ed into
the secrets Of conversation which nobody was al
lowed to approach. The Cologne GaSette and the
Hamburg Nstcs, / dare say-and nobody will
contradict me-are indeed happy TO have
correspondent Of Their own" whom n
might equal; thus l humbly strike my corfesDon
Dental flag, and freely acknowledge the superiority
of Mr.. Sag The only thing |, poor know nothing
ed conversation is that Louis Napoleon dill not say
q word relative to Austria. But what did he say!
"Ay, there's the rub" and Europe must feel very
much obliged to Mr.. Stag for his sharp ears.
With gard to the Nenfchate affair, his Majesty
the King Of Prussia, in his last public speech,
only mentioned his moderation, but speaking about
the heroism and devotedness of his people, condo
scended to shed some heartfelt tears, which inamed
siam that there is hope for peaceaby settling the
whole affair. peaceful arrangement would indeed
be profitable to 10th parties.
The Neapolitan and Bolgrad questions are still
unanss ered but new conferences, miniature, are
it believed to be held in the OF next month
England, too, seems not altogether disinclined to
have the different European questions resolved al
these conferences which she formerly abhorred but
now looks upon with more pleasant eye, as the in
fuence of very high and Iustrious person is said
to prevail ia the royal private cabinets Whether
these conferences to meet in Paris, Brussels or
elsewhere is as yet undecided.
by the people of Trieste with every demonstration
Of joy, and the utmost cordiality, which, we dare
say, was still surpassed by the general enthusiasm
he was greeted with at Venice. Thus the hypocrit
majesty might prejudice his own rank and dignity
by paying visit to the Italian provinces, proved
utterly unfounded and vain. Numerous acts OF
clemency, donations, grants of pardon, have taken
place, and prepossessed the lively Italians in favor
of the young, generous and chivarOus monarch.
With regard to the Danish encroachments on the
privileges Of the Duchies of Hostein and Lauen-
burg, on the rights of the German Confedera-
ton in general, and on the late convention with
Austria and Prussia, Austria has declared not to
yield the least iota OF the rights Of Germany and
invited Prussia to join this declaration.
Our Madrid Correspondence.
MADRID, Nov. 90, 1856.
Insignificant Facts Captain General Concha-
The Queen and the Pope--Ministerial PsrmG-
nencies-Buehanan Alarm and Preparation
buckingham Smith, Esq-Orders to the Hect
Not to Sail for Yera Crrz-Charcoal Sketches
Of Men on the Political Stage of SPAIN TIL
S,co,d and the Mihe-1he Countess Month
Potato Bread and Lord Horoden-Jou,ney o.
MISUNDERSTANDING Of Authoressss-Caro.
lima Coronado, &c.
/ am not going to tell you to day, friend
HERALD, those very reserved secrets which l an
nounced TO you in my last letter, because they
30 important they merit being kept another week
in my inkstand. This letter might be lost in France,
and the intermeddling police Of his Imperial Ma
jesty get the benefit Of my particular gossip, which
is my treasure. Prudence and circumspection
The opportunity will soon come for sending you
the secrets.
What I am going TO tell you now are the insight.
fcant things For example: It is defnitively re.
solved by the Spanish government TO dismiss Concha
from the post of Captain General Of Cuba.
They are waiting the arrival of the next mail from
the Havana, which it is expected will bring hls
resignation. If it does not he will be dismissed
without further ceremony.
Second item-Queen Isabella has written another
autograph letter to the Pope, promising to do all
that he wishes In the matter Of the sale Of the church
property in Spain.
Third item-There is no change in the Cabinet
and Pida has determined not to resign the place OF
Minister Of State.
Blu. let us talk seriously: Your election of Pre-.
sdent has been an election very little TO the taste
us Spaniards. The man among rs who says least
says that Buchanan is flibuster, and you knJ 4
what that means in Spanish mouth. The r~e7i
tears its hair in commentaries upon this cleo
and the government is already thinking what Il 80.
do IL Buchanan sends out here filibusterng Mini.
ter. The Cabinet is having serious councils about
the means Of defending the island OF Cuba and they
are making haste 70 arrange the difficult questions
which We have pending with Mexico and San Do
mingo. | can also assure you that the squadron
which we have prepared in the port Of Havana 70
send 10 Vera Cruz Is ordered not to sail and viii
not sail unless II should have got uuder weigh before
the orders reach IL.
Do You want me TO tell you frankly who Is the
man who could do sonnet hing here for the democratic
party and for Cuba Well, II Is the excellent Sec
rotary OF Legation, Mr.. Buckingham Smith. His
talents his knowledge Of the language, and the sym
pathies he has excited at the Court would make
him excellent Minister 10 Spain. The truth u u
he told, Mr.. HERALD, and Mr.. Smith Is q man Of
much merit.
Now, then, just few strokes of the charcoal "a
give you an idea Of the men actually on the stage Of
politics ut Madrid.
Narvaez, you sec, wears wig, and consequently
he has his bruins always hot.
Pidal exposes his bald spot 10 the air. and thus
you see his head " cool.
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