The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18


Der 's Of our scsssuss, who desired BY .n.. entirely
affection and devotedness and 70 show at the same time
that sentiments expressed In the address were deeply
on the hearts 2, sv M h,s ns tovasds
bm and seized the occasion 10 70 the
the marriage Of his august daughter the Princess Marie
Code with the Imperial Prince Napoleon, cousin 70 the
bring the news 70 shs knowledge Of the Cham
dear to hls heart, his Majesty then drew happy
omens for the future Of our country. he added,
that as the bad began so avor.by he had
that would also have happy and favorable termination,
declaring that he reckoned firmly the frank assistance
and support Of the Parliament and the country 70 triumph
be making myself the Interpreter Of the ideas Of the
Chamber by assuring the King that the aid Of our devoted
the conviction Of the Parliament that the happy
event be pleased TO communicate 70 u.s. would be Hel
coined with joy and gratitude by the entire country;
with Joy, because whilst OF the most ancient and
most ustrious dynastes Of Europe being allied with
the dynasty Of the greatest captain OF our the bonds
of alliance and amy that already unite US TO the power
full and valiant French nation would receive thereby
further consocaon with gratitude, because the fact
mestc affections with the interests Of the State at tho
time II evidenced that his Majesty had the welfare
Of the land at heart in his every act and was completely
pre- occupied with the future Of the country.
These words OF the President received with tho
warmes applause from all sides Of the Chamber and from
the public benches.
REPLY OF SARDINIA TO FRENCH MoNIrEuR.
In referring TO the late article Of the Aoniur the
Franco. Sardinan marriage the Opinione Of Turin
presses itself in the following terms which, while echoing
been sacrificed 10 family exigencies assume the
existence of the alliance which superficial readers ancied
denied by the French official organ:-The alliance
between France and Sardinia is quite distinct from the
marriage The latter strengthens the bonds Of amty be-
vantage Of perfectly sutng the interests Of France and
Piedmont France is TO intervene for the independence
Of the Italian peninsula, because her interests induce
her to do So, independently Of the family alliance just
concluded.
THE POPULAR IMPRESSION IN RUSSIA.
communication from St. Petersburg Of the 18th ult.
saysOur diplomatic circles do not believe in war, and
journals express the opinion. The government
also appears to entertain like conviction, inasmuch
districts have not been weak they now and
numerous eminent generals have obtained leave Of alb
eepce for the spring.
LORD rALMERsroNs OPINION OF ENdLAND's COURSE
IN THE STRUGGLE.
From the London Post, Jan. 27.l
Fortunately Parliament meets In week. Seven days
hence shall elicit the sentiments and know something
OF the action Of the in relation to foreign az
airs is high time, for the Cabinet Is betrayDg the n-
terests and endangerng the peace Of this country BY
pedeng support to AUSTRIA breaking of the French
alliance and even menacing our neghbor with the hosti
| ly Of England.
The position OF matters Is very simple There il great
fefment in Italy especially in Lombardy and Venice Sar
dnia is eager TO aid the oppressed in another fight for
freedom the attempt be made every thing will depend
upon the action inacton of the great Powers Now
appears TO be no secret that the Emperor Napoleon
tired of his position in Italy and OF his cooperation
troops from Rome without their being instantly replaced
by AustraDs He Is therefore in this dilemmaeithcr the
French may remain where they are, and thus combine
with the Ausrians upholdng every abominabe msrue
at the point Of bayone or they may retire and aban
But while puzzled with this difficulty the phantom Of
revolution arises and projects its long shadow the
plains of Northern Italy Are then, French arms to be
French sympahies, and possibly French arms to back
Sardinia and to free Italy from foreign dominionS
doubt Every liberal and right minded man must wish
the Of Italy but they cannot be driven out
ess sna s wsn s
lit up in any part Of Europe The liberal party therefore,
glad TO Italy freed from foreign occupation
or dominion, should not and we confident would
undertake the sbity Of advising recommending
for The s q ss S such a. result ao 70
| main neutral, and 10 watch events; 70 collect her
strength, and be ready 70 use her influence with effect
proper opportunity should arise for cxerting it.
The Military and Naval Preparations Of
Spain.
from l' Yos tsSs h1sanD JAM '0' Tue S'"
Our private correspondence from Madrid furnishes us
come interesting details upon the Spanish budgets Of war
and Of marine According TO royal decree issued In
conformity with the vote Of the two Chambers the eec
tive force Of the Spanish army for 1859 will be 81 900
year, which amounted 70 5000 men; but u 4
not vel as far reduced as the government Of TIE
| question cf Cuba cad he affairs Of Aerico.
The government hopes that from the present tranquility
which the country enjoys and the early arrangement Of
several grave questions pending the normal figure Of
the Spanish army can be fixed before long at 900 men,
This eures higher than that OF the army in 1850 after
the of the Austrian succession under Ferdinand vi
and 1888 the time OF the death Of Ferdinand VII
and before the Don Carlos civil war-will be suili.
cient for all the requirements and every even
| tuality, so much the more as independent of
Of her regular standing army Spain still possesses spe
cia troops perfectly organized in the colonies Of cupa
| and the Phil llpines.
The Spanish army renowned in all ages for its merits
and bravery has, besides Of late years made great
gress the point of view Of organization and material
As France, there has been created battaons Of chds
ped and with them the usage Of the best arms
\ has been introduced. The commssary department
been formed and operates ia the most regular
The artillery has kewise been the object ofimpor
tant improvements Among the institutions that have also
been reorganized will mention the royal school of
artillery Of Segova which excellent officers the
lery school Of Barcelonia consecraed to the special
tined TO prepare staff officers and geographical and topo
graphical engineers The military school established at
Madrid which resembles our school Of Saint Cyr. has
undergone important deveopements II s divided into
two distinct partiesthe in which elementary instruc
ionis impaired, and the other consecrated TO superior
The Spanish feet according 10 the instructions Of the Min
ste Of Marine approved by the Chambers and decreed by
" vessels armed for the military service Of the country and
for service at naval stations or these seventy
thirty three paddle and twelve steamers
Among the latter are rgates and soopsof war Of
fine build
Independent of these seventy vessels, which const
tute naval iorce OF suCn importance mat places Spain
among the maritime powers that follow Immediately
France and England the Spanish fleet will in 1859
brace 1913 vessels of Of inferior class and specially
destined to the surveillance Of the coast and the
local service Of the PHILIPPINE Islands Among these
sells there will be eleven steam Transports the remainder
composed almost exclusively Of gunboats uggers
other vessels Of
Independent Of these armed vessels the effective force
Of the marine and artillery, for the year 1862 will be
$3.50 men, and the great hydraulic works commenced
the Marine Department Of Cadz Of Fero ana OF CArha
gena, will be pushed on with great activity. We arc
hax,r uto In otioU hot
like lis army, Is In excellent way Of ameoraton and
/ progress, both in material and personnel
MEXICAN Affairs I'm England.
From the London News, jan %
II has been stated confidently, both in American and
English Journals that Mr. Worral who has lately arrived
in England is charged with special mission from the
government of Mexico TO that OF Great Britain. Without
stopping to raise the question TO whether there
government existence Mexico, state,