The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-05-28
NeU York, May Is

N3D fOrh, IHby 10.
T, seems to be the opinion OF many
.o..o,s in this country. that France is
sncb a fretfui and uneasy condition,
49,, tbe nation is on the eve of serious
eternal disturbances, at least, if hot of
:A.,rrection. Uneasiness there certain
=" Is in France. and almost every where
Jss with the measures of government.
=. ;s in the nature of things that a cer-
lin norton of every commun y should
COMPLAIN of their political circumstan-
os.. especially if the government under
which they live has in it any considera-
Sle norton of freedom. There is per.
Sans as much of this kind of complaint
n Great Britain as in any country on
no olobe. Take that nation for an ex-
smnle. If we had but lately been made
acnnaipted with the publjs affairs of
Great Britain, and had forthe first thine
had opportunity to read the opposition
n,uers' and the parliamentary speeches
Of Earl Gray, Lord Holland. Lord King
g.. of Sir Francis Burdett, Mr.. Hob
bonse. Mr.. Dr usham, SIR Robert Will
con AIr. Bennett, and Mr. Creevy. we
.bou]d at once conclude, not only that
tho government was the most corrupt
and IMPRESSIVE in the world, but that
the great body of the people were ripe
Cor ;nsurrection, rebellion and revolu-
ton. Bot knowing that their govern
ment is representative, that mixed with
the principles of monarchy there is a
spirit o. freedom and independence also
and that an opposition always exists
who are struggling with all their might
to turn out of place all those who hold
offices of honor and profit, intending
when the opportunity offers to step In
and take their places, the matter Is per
feetly understood-it ceases to be for
midable even to the men in power-it
dwindles down to a mere brang!e for
place and emolument, while the affairs
of the government so on as usual, and
there is no danger even of serious dis.
turbance. France has interviewer into
her constitution a portion of freedom al
so Their government is to a certain
extent elective and representative; and
being divided into different branches,
and houses projects for laws are prepa-
red, presented, discussed, and adopted
or rejected, somewhat upon the plan of
the British Parliament and the Anne
rican Congress. This course of procee-
ding produces debate, and the accounts
we from time to time receive of their
discussions, are calculated to make US
at this distance, believe that they are
upon the very verge of internal commo
tions. The manners of the French are
quite different, in all respects, from
those ofthe people of Great Britain, or
of thi, country. When engaged in de-
bate, the warmth of their language, and
the violence oftheir gesticulation, would
lead stranger to suppose, that the mem
Der engaged was not merely an orator;
he would imagine him to be prepared
and even anxious for combat.-Hence,
In the reports of their proceedings. tho
we have not the opportunity of hearing
the tones of voice, or of witnessing the
displays of oratory, we read the vehe-
mence Of style, the threatening language
and we come to the ana conclusion
with the bystander, that these men are
prepared for violence of almost every
kind. But it is the effect ofthe nation
al character, and the genius of their go~
Vernment--it is the struggle of parties
-ministerialists and the opposition
Tor power and place. and appears more
formidable in the legislative hall, and
on the rostrum, than in any other situ-
ton.
France has experienced too deeply
the evils OF revolution. lightly and viii
lngly to encounter shem again. So
long as the present combination of pow-
er ex'sts on the continent If Europe, she
could never expect to succeed in an at
tempt to overthrow the present order
OF things, or establish a new dynasty &
o'nerent government. The northern
powers. who have twice entered the
1reDcn capital, would be very unwel-
come visitors a third time. Should the
hoiy League crumble to pieces, France
might reasonably hope to regain her for
merVigour, and be able to act with her
former effect. As long as that lasts,
ana maintains its oversight of the in
.eres'S OF legitimacy, we do not expect
~ near OF Any formidable insurrection
mere against the Bourbon sovereignty.