Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-10

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France They zone remained faithful to us in the days
oil adversely. The humiliation Of that brave and gene
rous nat on was calamity for Europe; but that politi
ca, crime was not committed in our days Tn, grieis
OF roland are felt by us but what do for herr?
we are separated from her by 400 leagues Even if
the interest oil France the first duty Of government,
aowed TO risk In the favor of the Poles the prnci
pie OF non-interence which ii has proclaimed how could
France reach Poland? Peacefully. Prussia would re-
fuse With arms! hen must conquer all the north
OF Europe That is TO propose to us the campaigns OF
Napoleon. Let say then, with sorrow, that we can
do nothing for Poland by force of he Holy AL
lance was based on the principle OF Interference, the
destroyer OF national Independence; the contrary prin-
ciple which profess, and shall know how respect
assures the independence and liberty oil ALL But we,
10 succor natioa for which feel great interest
were to set the example of violating principle
our policy would be unjust and deusye and we would
lose by that al authority in Europe. AS for Belgium
gentlemen IT is not placed beyond the sphere OF
power As soon as the great event which Sc parated
Belgium from Holland forever was accomplished VIC
FASTENED to proclaim the guardian principle of non-n-
reference and 10 declare that If foreign soldier en-
tered Belgium, France would at that instant take up
arms Let US not therefore, fear to say that France has
saved Belgium from foreign invasion; present
cessary TO save Belgium from hersel and accomplish
that, what must we do' You have heard it said from
The Tribune that Belgium ought be united TO France
Belgium offered it. Why have the Ministers refused
IL viii say, first that Belgium has offered
No national wish legally expressed, has been address,
ed TO the King and consequently have not refused
that which has not been offered TO But far be from me
this deusive way OF answering question of reality by
w,
think this union called for by the great majority the
Belgansl will add, that, useful Belgium, that un-
ion would be, in my opinion, necessary the
pose oil Europe than TO the greatness OF France But
Europe In this respect-and far frem being aston
ished at it-does not share my conviction Time and
experience which comes in its train will teach perhaps
different opinion In the meanwhile old prejudces
exist and the recollection of the Grand Empire occu-
pies the minds OF the people and their Sovereigns-
They would both be alarmed at this reunion and if in
their terror alone took up arms the peace of Europe
and the whole world would be Immediately at an end,
and the world, threatened before, would fall
into chaos. The Minister subsequently denied that
the Belgians had been restra ned by Francein the
choice II a Sovereign, and concluded by saying
that Belgium, like Switzerland, had been admitted by
The Five Powers TO the advantages OF European neurai
ty That certainly was not the policy of Glide Bsuf
OF 1913, and even the opposition confess that the
Revolution OF France OF July, holds a different place
in Europe from that held by France after the Restora-
Gen Sebastian followed by Gen. Lamarque, who
OBSERVED that she young conqueror OF the Balkan had
many enemies, and recommended the employment of a
warie force in the Black Sea, as means Of nterfer-
ing eicacously in favor OF Poland. He spoke of the
Belgian question with pain, and OF the Protocol of jan
uary 9th, milling the work of Castlcreaph md
OF the Congress of Vienna.
| Nj. DuPin followed, and succeeded by NJ Eu-
sebe Salverte, both of waom made long speeches
which Is impossible for 10 give night The de-
bate was afterwards adjouraed TO the following day
On leaving the Chamber the crowd said that the true
questions OF foreign policy, which engaged the otten-
ton oil all France, had bee discussed al he Meet
ing, aud wish was loudly expressed that they might
be Tomorrow.
January 2s.--The President took the chair at two
O'Clock, and said-Fhe Chamber having adjourned to
this day the discussion upon the reign affairs of France
Cunine Gridaine is the first Member to speak insert
bed upon the list.
. That Gentleman spoke against the separation of Rel
GUM from Holland.
NJ. de Schonsn declared that he was not for war,
though an honinie dI mourement, the men of july
were called; hut il the of peace and CT
vilizaton, which he dered pree able TO that crea
ed by
THE MINISTER OF WAR.-Belgium has been re-
cognised as independently she has been able devote
her attention in peace TO the institutions and ber-
ties which the barricades Of Paris, and after them
the barbados OF Brussels, had just won. Liberty a.
rose, and 1t sprung up out OF the French principle
Belgium may constitute herself State. Is this result
then, nothing, Gentlemen? And TO whom is she in
debed for having obtained il? do think that our
task is finish d. but, if have begun it WELL il be-
longs to us to complete it, 1t is by that peace has
been maintained and ii is by that its maintenance
will be secured to Europe Too long disorders of VIII CHI
we have been the victims, have afflicted our country;
let us not renew them by war. During fifteen years
foreign influence weighed heavily upon France, and
then peace was granted TO her. Henceforh it is she
who ought to demand peace; let her language 10 Eu-
rope be that efforce but above ALL gentlemen let her
be strong, for thereby alone will she maintain her dig
nifty amidst the nations; let her the maintenance
OF this peace, which is necessary for the develop
men OF her prosperity for that of the institutions
which our glorious revolution has founded Moreover
gentlemen, this is not wish that I make before YOU
Tor the hrst time; this wish which expressed four
monthsago, is now accomplished, and the Kings Minis
ers give you the assurance that France will take
care that the peace shall not be Observation-Disclosures
was bequeathed TO by the iaeudynssy, but wounds
TO heal, and disasters repair, and yet France has a.
gain assumed at home and abroad That attitude with
which the sentiments OF his force and dignity inspired
her The task was immense, but IL has been fulfilled
have been able TO the whole extent Of the
services rendered 10 country by Marshal Gerard
for tho greater part Of army was disorganised-
When, yielding to 'hs empire OF eircumsta COS thu
bonds o. discipline wre brOk IN who could have fore.
seon that in short time the army would haya be.
me what II at present. At 90 period Of our hsto
ry perhaps, not even when ii armies cove red The soil
o. FIR nee, was the enthusiasm great. TIE reports
which reach me from all p,tts are unanimous Al
Tbs locln5nt s-a"on our young soldiers training
tn The manual exercise. In seVsrscOfps the men sub
serbs among themselves for lighting in order to light
under eoysr during tbs long highs Of winter. With
such elements, Gentlemen, we are heneefJrth sure
to keep France up to the elevated rank 10 which she
Is called. Ii is for France peace 10 Europe;
" u can be maintained II IL TO Fisncs that Europe
will be indebted for IT, The Kings Ministers are IL
nanimOus, are al animated with the spirit Or
gans Of the Kog's WILL they obey his will; they will
seek for peace But the fir brands Of war should be
lighted any where France is ready; she dread
ed IL, and now, as formerly, she will maintain her
rgh'.
NJ. Bguon considered that the policy Of the Cabi.
net Of London with regard 10 Belgium whsa real in.
,erys nton.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs said we have al
ways had in view the great qu, sion Of peace or war
We wished TO prevent complete revolution Of all
Elrops, and to obtain his end preferred express
ing ourselves with perlect ffankne". The CJpgress
ITSELF, in lie last sitting by its very last act show
ed that IL still Isborsd to consolidate it's indepen-
dence, and, you know, sent u Commissioners.