Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1869-11-09
Foreign Correspondence.
LONDON, Der. 23d. 1856


1t is subject of much regret to Ameri-
cans here, as well as to Englishmen of lib
eral sentiments, that the Pail Mall Gazette.
and influential journals of its class contin
ue to stir up bad feelings against the Irish,
and to influence that impulsive people by
holding them up to ridicule. 1t was hard
enough that Mr.. Gladstone should refuse
to liberate the Fenian prisoners for whom
there is a deep seated sympathy among
nearly all classes. This refusal, have no
doubt, was prompted by the consideration
that to release men who had conspired
against the laws of the realm would result
in opening the doors of rebellion to scores
of others who would keep the kingdom in
hot water for an indefinite time. Besides,
he knows, as well as we of the other side
know, that large proportion of those who
pretend to have the best interests of Ire
land and the Irish at heart, are mere adj
venturers. Like the infamous Stevens, they
seek only the opportunity to aggrandize
themselves, and with the freely contribut-
ed money Of their dupcs in their pockets
they fly from the field when the hour for
action approaches, and are seen in the fore
front Of danger no more forever.
The excitement concerning the election
Of D. Temple as bishop of the established
church continues undated. Meetings of
his friends are held every day. and his
clerical foes assemble every night Not a
single meeting thus far has terminated
peacefully Last night at an anti-Temple
meeting in a hotel several ministers be-
came so excited as to make use of very I'M
dignifed language, and matters grew so
alarmingly war-like after a while that the
police were obliged to enter and restore
quiet This business Of electing a bishop
is very funny. The Queen or her Prime
Minister makes the selection. The Dean
and chapter 90 through the form of cleo
ton. Emerson says in his dry way: "The
modes Of initiation are more damaging
than custom-ho oaths. The bishop is
elected by the Dean and Prebends of the
cathedral. The Queen sends these gentle
men congo deiirc, or leave to elect; but
sends them also the name Of the person
whom they are to elect. They go into the
S cathedral, chant and pray, and beseech tn,
e Holy Ghost to assist them in their choice
70 and after these invocations, they invariab
y ly find that the dictates of the Holy Ghos
agree with the recommendation of tn,
y Queen"
e Notwithstanding the natural opposition
S Of Englishmen to allowing the United State
more than a limited expansion of her ter
II ritory and her power, they do not hesitat
to ridicule our government for its strangel
It timid course in regard to Cuba. They sa
Il that it is our duty to recognize the insur
gents as beligerents, whether we give ther
material aid or not When asked VIII
Great Britain does not extend the RICH
: hand Of fellowship to the patriots, the
l. have as an excuse, 80, we have not bee
=, so nearly identified with Cuba as you have
n. you know; and Cuba has never appeale
o. to us. Besides she is the key to your Gu
~ Of Mexico, and every consideration of nj
u tional policy should prompt your govern
N ment to gain possession of the Island. Tw
.. old veterans of our late war are here try
20 ing to enlist sympathy for the Cubans.-
h Thus far they have succeeded tolerabl,
n They are very much disguised with tn
30 shilly-shally course Of the Cuban Junt!
nc and hint that ere long Cuban affairs wi
10 be in the hands of more efficient men.
81 Reuters telegram from Madrid this mo
% ming announce the probable election of Il
y young Duke of Genoa to the throne
i Spain. venture to predict that he wi
70 not be elected The opposition to his fan
H. lily is very bitter and very powerful
nc many provinces, and just at this time Il
ID electors must consult the prejudices of IL
ir people
- The young Duke Isl noble fellow of abol
~ 10, good soldier, an excellent schola
Or and as true a gentleman as ever wore son
voc brero. | met him last spring in the dila
,is idate province of Murcia and enjoyed
- lightful week in his company. He h;
w., Just returned from cruise in the Medite
10 ranean, and was on his way to Saragos
od to visit his old tutor Martinez, whom
described as "a good little antediluvi;
with one eye, one arm, bumped shoulder
=; bow legs, and big heart-the master
- twelve languages and the bravest man
y SPAIN The Duke is a glorious specim,
= Of vigorous young manhood, and won
-. make a good ruler for his miserable peopl
but, as | said before, | don't think he C;
be elected. But, che sara sara.
- BEN TROvATO.