Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-09-28

cncUfnstanccs made teeI vcstertioy
sensibly than from the simple idea that the in
dvdua thus elevated is the free choice of free people
The King of the French, Vhe proprietary and feu-
dal title King IF France, you will see, is now abol si-
ed) claims his throne in fact, by tho will the people
expressed through their representatives The principle
oil legitimacy, and divine right finds its only euge now
In IN person OF the little Duke OF Bordeaux, where il
Is and ever will remain powcrless and inertNh hat ef
ec must not this recognition OF the Sovereignty of the
people have upon every throne in Europe' SPAIN Italy,
Austria aud Prussia will be the FIRST to feel IL; but
err or later, every Kingdom and empire in Europe. Nor
WIZ Royalty alone eel tire shock. Aristocracy every
where even the proud aristocracy OF Old England VIII
,oiicr beneath it, Three DAYS in Paris have advanced
the cause OF liberty throughout Europe, q century at
eas. france IS now in tact, republic disguised I'M
der the forms OF monarchy. She is infinitely ahead of
England in the career of political civilization Her re-
presentation though founded upon too narrow base
oil popular suffrage, is fairly apporioncd is above ALL
independent and has hitherto reflected the sentiments
OF the nation Another inapprccabe alyantare she
possesses her neighbour and rival is the almost
tire absence of 0rStocrdcy for the titles they have here
without either fortune privilege form i'm
name only.
The prospects of France, then, at the present mo-
mcnt are certainly most encouraging. Much how
ever, will depend the wise and prudent conduct of
her Representative body. The parliamentary habits
here are certainy bad and the tumultuary character
OF their debates in the Legislative Hail. doubtless call
culAted 10 inspire very untavourabc auguries i'm the
minds Ok those who have been the graver
aspect OF our dcberative bodies, in the U. States.
little observations however, has led me TO believe that
this tumultuary excitement is chiefly external result
ing from pecuiiares OF national temperament and that
II does not prevent the sober exercise OF their judgments;
for have often remarked, that while their debates have
been most disordery and apparently furious, they have
resulted in acts, (such for example, the memorable
address OF the last Chamber of Deputes bearing all
the marks of calm and wise deberaon. / was pre-
sent, during the whole sitting of the Chamber of Depu-
ties on the 9TH OF August when they to the deter
mnation call the Duke of Orleans 10 the throne and
when principles and interests OF the most delicate and
exciting character discussed; and although was
often astounded by bosterous cries from the benches
during the progress OF speech at the Tribune, and
other disordery movements, safely say that ne
w u m the Dro-
ceedngs and debates of any dcberave body better
models OF an earnest compressed and powerful erten,
Poroneous parliamentary eloquence, Notwithstanding
the idea generally entertained, among themselves
that they still want the art of Improvisation they
call il.
Every American heart will doubtless rejoice at that
glorious desiiny which, after lapse of IL years vi
cissudes and revolutions, has again placed our noble
lend and compariot Gen Lafayette the head of the
protectors OF the liberties OF his country-of those ma
tionTi guards of which he the founder whose re-
organization guaranteed by the charter, and
whose patriotism and courage that charter and all the
rights IT consecraes, are now" expressly "coufdsd"
What commentary, and what happy contamination,
oil lite OF patriotic consistency! He would 60
the Mountain, and truly, the mountain has TO him
The labours OF our Minister here would have been
crowned as have every reason TO believe, by final and
satisfactory arrangement with the late ministry, Uotwith
standing the mauy difficulties he had to overcome with
them, if they had remained in power one or two weeks
longer Ii he could, therefore, think OF any sp,cidl in
cres amid the glorious triumph OF the universal
OF human happiness and freedom which has just been
achieved, he should have regret thalt could
Il
am sure that his heart diSowns regret which would be
unworthy the representative of free government, whose
example has been nobly initiated; and his country
men, in their generous rejoicngs the happy issue of
glorious struggle for the of human rights will
think much less OF their commercial losses, than OF the
invaluable political blessings which have been acquired
by their fellow ireemen this side of the Atlantic. In
due the prosecution OF their rights WILL doubt
be resumed with all the energy of which he is MASTER
and though under auspices, in aspects, an
favorable, he will scarcely despair oil ultimate
understand that he has had occasion inerpose
his efforts in relation 10 subject which, is Of par
cuIar interest 10 State, will briefly allue to-
project had been goenup here put all the purchases
American tobacco Tor the supply of the Reggie, into the
hands OF single contractor, s thus 10 establish lnOnopo.
iy on )nopoy, the effect of which would, i'm all pro-
bah lily, have been to reduce the value of ohaccos des
tined for the French market, 25 per eas or in
other words, TO occasion lns of from 10000 TO 300
600 dollars annually, to the planters of Virginia. The
scheme thoroughly concocted had been approved by
the Reggie, and awaiting only the appreciation of the
Royal Council, when minister heard of it; He i'm.
medately addressed vigorous the go
vernment against it. Qhough being question of inter
nal administration, he aware il matter of some
delicacy for him TO interfere wh) The remonstrance
however, very well received, arrested the adoption
OF the for the moment, and will, hope finally
defeati it,"