The New York herald., 1862-11-17
The successor Of Plus TX.

1 SSsSA"s e'h'So uuAiuS Vie last tWoiVciHJhsh'
and taat upon one occasion despatches were
sent to the French Court, by it's Ambassador vt
Rome, to the effect that within twenty four
hours PHts TX. would die Much speculation
az 10 who should succeed him upon the chair Of
| ST. Peter has been rife throughou. Europe, and
| plots and counterplots have arisen, all having
for object the definite settlement Of this ques-
| ton.
| To none il the succession Of Plus TX. matter
Of such great importance AZ to the Emperor
| Napoleon. The death Of the Pope would re-
liavc his Majesty from pressure which must
cause his ruin or drive him into war with
England; and as this is his trump card his last
resort. it may readily be understood he would
| by far prefer TO escape the dilemma by sud
/ den deliveraucc, such as the doath OF Fius a.
would undoubtedly be to him.
| AS candidates to the Papal mitre stand pro-
minent two proteges Of Napoleon One is
rciatiye--his cousin. Charles B0aaparte; the
other MOnseigneur de Ia Tour d'Auveggne, now.
| Archbishop of Bourges. Some FIVE years ago
| M. de la Tour dAuvergne was an officer in the
French army. a gay, dashing CAPTAIN. who IN
| the Crimea had gained laarels and the Cross
of the Legion Of Honor for daring bravery.
| He returned to France with his regiment at the
| close Of the campaign, and married wealthy
and beautiful lady. The Emperor appointed
the young officer ono Of his officers dordon-
nance, and promoted him to the grade of
| colonel. Madame de la Tour d'Auvergne be-
came one of the DANES dhonneus OF the En-
press, and was for season the belle par eccel-
tence. A sudden illness caused the ladys death
| and for months the husband mourned in retire
ment. He reappeared but to announce his in
tenton of entering q monastery, as prelhni-
nary steps to which he resigned his station at
Court and his rank in the army. The Emperor
Napoleon combatted the resolution of Nj. de IL
Tour d'Auvergne with but partial success
He consented to renounce his intention OF en-
tering monastery; but he was persistent in
his desire for taking holy orders. This tho En-
peror did not object to. He sent M. d'AuveTgne
to Rome, where he was made a priest, and
where, still under the special protection of
| Napoleon Ill, he rose with unprecedented
rapidity, Through the clerical ranks, and now,
within four years Of his noviciate, we find him
an archbishop in France.
II is well known that the Emperor has urged
upon the Pope the choice of Monseigneur de 10
Tour dAuvergne as his successor Plus TX
can of course but designate preference, as
the cardinals elect the Pope but it is well
understood that an expressed wish as to a
successor would GO far towards securing
the nomination Of the object Of this choice.
The Italians would no doubt struggle
against having French Pope; but enormous
stress would be brought to bear upon the occa-
sion, and Napoleon would promise or grant
anything SO he might succeed in placing de
Ia Tour d'Auvergne upon the Papal chair.
Napoleon could then make his peace with
Italy. Rome would be ceded to Victor
Emanuel probably, or at any rate Napoleon
could act as he chose, and he would find means
to crawl out of his present dilemma.
The family Of the newly appointed Arch
bishop is powerful one, and wislds great in
fuence, not only in France, but in Italy, where
numerous relations by intermsrriage have been
made by this old and noble family. The Prince
do la Tour d'Auvergns, the eldest and head Of
the family, is well known diplomat. who
represented the Court Of France at Turin for
years. Of course his influence would
strengthen the efforts of Napoleon in favor of
the Archbishop. The clerical party 10 France
have hitherto been opposed to Monseigneur
D'Auvergne, as he was considered the special
favorite and ally Of the Emperor; but, as now
Napoleon has become the tool of the ultramon-
tame party it may reasonably be expected that
Monseigneur D'Auvergnes chances for the
succession of Plus TX. have greatly risen.
Less has been said lately about the i'll health
Of the Pope; but we are informed by our
correspondents that Plus TX. is really in
danger, and that at any moment we
may hear of his demise. These fears.
however, may be groundless the Pope,
though ILL., may yet struggle along for
years, and Napoleon be forced to renounce
the hopes he POUNDS upon the establishment of
Fronch Pope Of Rome. In that case he will
have to bestir himself to avoid the ruin which
the revolutionary party will endeavor to bring
upon him; and then he will, no doubt, like
wild beast at bay, turn upon England aud strike
that blow at her which she has endeavored to
ward of by her famous volunteer movement
and her attempted rivalry of Napoleon's armor.
ed feet.
Truly it may be said that mighty contiagen-
cies hang upon the Pope's thread Of life
Another year OF suffering and Illness to him
may, doubtless WILL bring upon Europe des-
perate an exhausting struggle. His death, under
existing circumstances, might avert the storm.
Be that as it may, Napoleon will undoubtedly
scheme and intrigue for his succession. We're
| ba N vin n hia nowar and inHu 20 would hp
greater than ever; otherwise that long delay.
ed struggle with England must take place.
T,r YrAnN-r xrrrnS --Mr Pat Halstanl