The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-10-24

Especial Correspondence Of tho Union j

niversary of the foundation of the city Of Munich
passed OFF very quietly, though the concourse Of
people immense and the city crowded so as to
make the very streets impassable either on foot or
in carriages The historical procession, it was
called occupied many hours and extended several
miles. 1t was the most magnificent pageant that
could be beheld in any city of the world and its ar
raDgement artstca thatit is doubtful whether
any other city in Europe could have furnished the
material to such extraordinary spectacle. Each
century from the 18th to the nineteenth, repre-
sented with its leading men and chief historical
events from the barbarous ages down to the revival
Of letters and the arts The principal historical per-
sonages, such dukes, emperors, leaders OF hosts
counts barons knights mercenaries and city troops
all in the proper costumes OF each respective period
were represented by persons selected for that pn-
pose, and resembling much possible, not only
in dress, but in physognomy, complexion, and age
The costume manufactured by proper artsts,
after drawings furnished by the superintendents and
executed with skill and precision not easily attain
ed by theatrical wardrobes, got up with ever so
much care The whole coast about $24 900 which is
very large sum when you consider the cheapness OF
labor and that Of the materials from which the
whole was prepared. No theatrical pageant has ever
exhibited seven successive centuries, and no mana
ger has ever had the historical lore, the antiquarian
knowledge, and the art to group men and women so
to properly represent series OF historical events.
The imperial display at Cherbourg was intended for
the display of power that at Munich was merely
for the philosophical contemplation of history and the
lover of the picturesque and beautiful Ii The money
the strangers have left here during the jubilee is
taken into account there perhaps some specula-
ton in the account; but doubt much whether this
was premeditated. The Germans, in general, are
mere philosophical speculators-not commercial
ones.
The approach which some time ago was sought by
certain statesmen between Austria and Russia seems
now to be further removed than ever. The Emperor
of Austria only represented at the mannuvres
at Warsaw by the commanding general OF the prov
inccs of Sesa and Moravia; the death of the Arch
Duchess Margaret furnishing sufficient excuse for
the absence of an Areh-Duke. The port Of Villa-
franca which is looked upon establishing very
perncious rivalry between the Austrian Lloyds and
RusOdessa Company, has again alienated Austria,
who seemed to be disposed to make some conces-
sions for however light the acquisition by Russia
of that fort be made of, Villafranca was naval
station in former times, and may again be made Que
by labor, skill and money. The Russian fleet may
now winter in the Mediterranean, and the Russian
flag will be seen everywhere in that sea- and that
for the present all the purposes OF the EN-
peror Of all the Russias. Prince Napoleon, on the
part Of France, and the Prince of Prussia, on the
part of Prussia, went to Warsaw to welcome the
Emperor
Tho tone Of the English press in the present aspect
of Europe is almost incomprehensible. All speak
as if there not speck in the horizon, and as
though the peace Of Europe assured for at least
a century. The statesmen of Europe generally do
not things in the light. 1t is certain that
the position Of things has very much changed since
the peace of Paris, and that alliances, which were
then considered as ndissoluble, have been reduced
to the tenure of good behavior. Between Russia and
France the relations have certainly become OF moro
intimate nature, while between France and Austria
there exists an irritation which lacks nothing but
fit occasion to burst out in open hosttes For the
present. however, all is smooth on the surface, and
stocks are going up.
AS regards Austria and Russia there is no diff
Guilty, properly speaking, between the two empires
personally but between the people OF the respect
i've countries there seems to exist burning hatred
which eagerly watches opportunity to crafty its
spirit of resentment Add to all this the still unset
tied regency question in Prussia, and the almost
open feuds between Austria and Prussia which must
continue till the regency question in Prussia is set
tied, and you have a picture the very reverse OF
what the lovers of peace would like to look upon
So far the antpathies of soyereigns and nations
Let us now cast a glance at the unsettled questions
which it is not likely will be settled peaceably
after the parties which are now arming themselves
will be in condition to press their solution.
First of all, the Turkish question: which has mere
ly been postponed not solved, by the last war,
and which becomes daily more pressing Then the
question of the Danuban pfincpalities, which is
question of life OF death TO Austria and a strateg
ical to Russia then the question of the naviga
ton of the Danube, the Suez canal, Perrin in the
Persian Gulf, the claims of France CochinChina
and Madagascar, and various other little bcnnss
bouhes which may all probe the temper of the Fran
co-EDglsh alliance Who shall say that under these
circumstances peace is permanently secured to Eu-
rope? And now, if you turn to the internal condi-
ton of the leading powers Of Europe, instead of
siderng their foreign relations what spectacle pre-
sents itself to your eyes? There you have good
and wise but weak administration III England, sup
ported by coalition now fcarfully assaed by the
old adherents of Lord Palmerston In Prussia, the
administration Of Baron Manteuife will probably un
dergo considerable notifications under the regency
TO be established at furthcst the 23d October next
the government in Turkey is shaking and tottering
at every move and in Russia, as yet unsuccessful
attempt is making to emancipate the seria Aus
tria is guarding herself against the consequences o
the eoneordot Spain will probably go through an
other crisis with the election Of Cortcz and the
Italian question is far removed from solution as
ever. Are these auspices favorable to peace2 If
the question of war did not involve a very serious
financial question, peace would soon cease to be
courted even by the money changers. You cannot
collect large armies build large fortresses and ships
of war; and preserve yourself in other respects for
warhke encounter, without nursing warlike spirit
which seeks both employment and reward in the
shape of promotions.
The treaty between Russia and China has recently
been castigatcd by the English press, and Brother
Jonathan comes in for share of the abuse. Our
good understanding with Russia really seems to give
umbrago to certain party in England who but re-
Gently boasted that the AngloFrcnch alliance was
not only formed to keep things in Europe in their
proper places, but also those of the New World
The truth is, England has to be jealous of the
success of American and Russian diplomacy in the
Celestial Empire. The sequel will show that com
mercal trcaries made at the cannons mouth are not
likely to prove beneficial to either party for the in
ercourse of nations must be free and not compusa-
ry. John Chnaman will, in all probability prefer to