The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-04

loosen Russa's hold OF Denn ark which aitherto has
served pretty much as porters lodge to the Russian
capital onerpg every facility AZ an outpost for political
and commercial espionage, aud max ng Baltic all but
clausu. II rs 10 be hoped that provisions
been made also for tSe abolition OF the dues
and through Denmark, which were levied by that GOV
eminent, conessedy as protection 70 the Sound dues
compel Meeklenburg very soon to accede TO dmipution
or repeal Of the Ebe dues, which again will act in the
direction towards relieving the Rhine the
nube from the tolls that at present weigh oppressvey
their traffic.
POLITICAL POSITION OF PARTIES IN MADRID.
Correspondence OF he London Tines
The Dftats and the Assemble have articles on the ar.
Span and the former on the strength ola cores
pondence from that country represents the oDonnel
Ministry as having decided that the Constituent Cortes
can and shall be Dissolved by the Crown. That they will
De got rid Of is highly probable but the question
defend those cortes without entering into the
rits dement's Of the constitution they have framed
think they fairly chargeabe with having protracted
ts completion by indulgence in idle disputes, in empty
boasts and acrimonious personalities. Had they alb
-tared from these; their work would have been done
ong ago. they would have dissolved themselves, ord
nary Chambers would have been convoked in conlor-
nifty with the constitution; the period OF ransi-
ton which we may now style the revolutionary period,
would have been at end; and the recent bloody
Improbable struggle would very probably have been
voded. Any one who has followed, even superhciay,
he debates Of this Constituent Assembly will remember
he countless sngs wasted in bitter squabbles and vain
glorious self laudaton. All sides and sections Of the
Chamber equally subject Dlame IN respect.
Now was the extreme left led by Orense and his demo
Gratis the right centre, where sa, the very few de-
cided avowed moderados who had Obtained election;
the left centre, where was grouped band OF staunch
Esparerists; and now the of Vcalvarts and
The Ministerial bench itself We have longwinded speak
srs, ass9redly and wearisome, IN our own Parliament
gasconade OF these Cores would not there be tolerated
for an instant 1t is the delight Of your Spanish Parlia
menary speaker to dwell upon his own deeds and upon
his sufierings for his party. In such vain talk,
and in much spiteul recrmination, were half the
sons OF those Constituent Cortes wasted The few
who were worth listening TO, and who would gladly
nave despatched the busint hand continually
Interrupted and compelled TO rebu personal attacks We
witness the result-a reaction has come, and the
National Assembly will be broken up According TO its
constitution, it can be dissolved only by its own act and
when its task shall be fulfilled. But when that was de-
ded the people In the ascendant and the throne in
LANCER. Now all Is changed and doubtless royal de-
rec will be considered very legal and proper mode of
getting rid Of the difficulty The convocatlon Of these
Cortes although assuredly was never contemplated by
Donne and his supporters in the military instruction
OF the 2Sth June, useful and perhaps even neces
sary measure at the time. The misgovtrnment and
tyranny. the barishments and mprisonments and exac
be Queen Mother and Of knot Of spectators who
eagued with her in her equivocal transactions,
and the scandalous proceedings Of the Court, had
caused fierce evaporation, not only in Madrid but in
he provinces which in July and August 1854, unques
onably put the crown Of Isabella II. in danger The
most eRcacious means adopted calm down angry pas
sions and TO satisfy the people the summonng OF
Representative Assembly and by resortng to that inca
Epartero averted many perils and perhaps vio-
sisted carrying their triumph further, O'Donnel
aud the army could not have put them down as they
Old the oher cay The a., army was ~ ns se Poasa ay
eminent, which had Incorporated the money
paid by conscripts to provide substitutes II was
dsprited by reyeses, ts organization had been ne
elected, and a considerable portion OF II was well IN
cned the popular cause. The summoning OF Const-
Cores and the prestige OF Espartero secured the
adhesion OF the National Guard the Of order,
and, in TACT, saved the throne. The attempts at
second revolution mace by the democrats and rab-
In ~ mn
rom the capital was suppressed without bloodshed,
olely by the firm ard loyal attitude OF the nationals,
md from that Gay dates for Spain period OF r anquty,
AMI, Il must &C admitted Of honest government and in
reas.lg material prosperity, which all well wshers 10
nc country must have regretted to see interrupted That
interruption and whatever evils may ensue TO be al
roGicd, not solely TO ministerial dissensions and 10
court antiques not alone to the weakness OF one man or
20 the ambition Of others, but also and IN no small degree,
the divisions and quarres aud waste OF time OF the
Freely elected Constituent Cortes.
The King OF Naples and the Allied Western
Powers.
The Cologne Gazette publishes the following a. correct
ynopss OF the Of the King OF Naples In reply 10 the
recent notes Of England and France
King Ferdinand formally declines all nterfe' OF
be Western Powers in the internal affairs OF his king
fom He rejects II as contrary 10 all the rules oil inter
national law as an attack upon the independence and
igny OF his Relying upon the principles OF eter
nal justice, which prescribe that thou shalt not do unto
hy neel Dor wouldst done unto thee
put the following questions TO the London Cabinet
whose representations were made 10 much stronger Ian
guage than those OF France -'sWbat would Lord Pal
neTston say fthe Neapoan government TO presume
describe the management Of the Eogsn Cabinet, and
propose modification IN its internal policy or the ahop
ion Of liberal views towards Ireland or to recon
mend more humane conduct towards It's Indian subjects
wba, would he ssy-wha. would he reply TO tue repre-
entaves OF that Power which inerered IN such guise
with the government Of her Majesty lie woult reply,
rs the Court Of Naples nos replies that he docs not
recognize in any right the power 70 dictate
line OF conduct or 10 address reproaches or rather
he would not do this lord PAlmerson would not even
give himself The trouble TO reply q, all be would most
obahl he dhp0r his
And has not the King OF Naples, well Great Britain,
The right TO look after his honor and that of his PEG
ples He may, proof Of his good will listen TO commn
nicaions made with view TO the consolidation OF public
order in Europe but then such communications must be
made win that moderation and reference which are due
tree and independent gn and he alone must be
allowed to form his judgment upon the proprtety OF the
proposed measures and Of the moment for carrying them
out No one except the King can form correct judR
ment upon what circumstances may require II - said
that the pres ut state Of things requires certain atera
ors and improvements u u stated that the armed
attacks Of the revountn against the government Of the
Two scies have ceased. Tnis u prtmd Jdct> evidence
that the system opposed 10 them, and which is the
object OF such violent attacks is not SO useless or NJ
pantiul m some persons wish II 70 be believed But,
( IL added. the necessity for such system no onge.
cxsts. The King y no, Of this opinion, and his will
anno be opposed unless the exercise Of superior force
be asserted right. BIT what will theu become
81 the principle OF royal authority and what value VIII
be attached the scts OF government which have
mated under the pressure Of foreign Powera Under
such circumstances any concession however jnsSna0ie
wonlc ose all effect His Majesty King Ferdinand tAere
his prerogative, and Of notifying his intention 10 decide
himself all upon what ought 70 be done and the proper
for doing H. He ardently desires that the time may
peediy be at hand but be denied that the VITO
ent and systematic attacks OF the English press and the
demands Numbered forth In the English Parliament are
nature to adjourn that time for the prcsentS Is u
supposed that such calculated 70 calm the evil
PASSIONS Of a country st prey 70 the revolutionary
doctrines OF 1915 IL cam Of surely have been alrea
~ forgots that the Central Committee 81 Italy only
recently established the principle that political @sas
sination not q crime especially when It's ODE"
IN Cft n paw ls
committee put price upon the head Of the
King OF Naples and promised reward Of 10000
ducats TO the man who rid Italy Of this monster. +"
Considering such recent facts, 10 not on!
The right, but the duty Of HIS Majesty the King Of
the Two Sces to act with the greatest caution and not
quish careessy system OF government when
thous h t 10 adopt much the interest Of his sub
.ecw as for hts safety II has been asserted, add
mpts have been made TO establish this assertion that
he constitution Of lsss under which above
ole principles were openly promulgated, s the fundsmcn
'a Jaw Of the kingdom Of Naples But u is overlookca
that when that cout ution proposed 10 the Sclian
aramen they rejected II with contempt AID asked for
The constitution OF 1872 The concessions then made BY
King Ferdinand IT. had no other effect than 10