Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-09-10

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ness of our intentions, and the sincerity of our
wishes for the maintenance Of peaoe-but at the
same time it is aware Of our strength, and knows
how we'll a6le we are to carry on a war, should
we be compelled by unjust aggressions to embark
in one" .Unjust aggressions," indeed. Why
what is the war of Russia against Poland, but an
avowed attack on the principle of our Revolution
And an attack, moreover, which was first OF all
intended to be directed against France. but when
the Poles, bytheir patriotism, bravery, and pub
lie virtue, averted from US and received them
selves? - Unjust aggressions," indeed! 1t re-
minds me of a man who resolved never to nght
a duel unless he - felt himself insulted!" why
the fellow was a coward. and he never felt hiil-
self insulted in his life, though he was really IN,
| suited ten thousand times. If the coward had
protested against duelling on principle we
should have respected him; but, like our GoV-
eminent to-day, it does not protest against the
principle of war, but only against Its personal
application.
Such an administration, under such cIrcum.
stances. does not merit the respect, but is justly
entitled to the soothing and reproaches OF all
Christendom. had intended to tell you a lew
moro secrets ABOUT the Kings speech, but | must
ldefer them to another opportunity, Tor l have
made out so long a bill of fat- at the head OF this
letter, that | fear | shall not get through it with
out at least a six hours sitting.
This day, 12 months ago, the ordinances OF
Charles X. made their appearance. and Paris
was in a state Of the utmost agitation. fou know
the rest! You are aware that in the Revolution
which succeeded, many thousands OF citizens
lost their iives-some citizens, and other soldiers
Tomorrow we are to celebrate their decease by
a day of mourning and sorrow. | do not object
to this, but, on the contrary, approve the ceremo'
nv. | wish Louis Philip and his Government
had understood the Revolution, and that to-mor-
row we should have been able to meet as one
large and united family to pay the tribute OF re-
spect to the memory of the departed. But tho
the march of the Government renders this union
impossible, vet we shall hasten to the graves OF
the deceased-shal shed tears of affection, re.
greet and gratitude-shall crown with 60 lmm0i-
telles" the graves Of the heroes of July-and
shall, vow AT their cemeteries never TO abandon
the cause for which they shed their best and
warmest blood in the days of their youth, and
the wears Of their manhood. But mention this
circumstance for the purpose OF referring to a
- Letter written bv Louis Philip to the Arch
bishops. requesting the Clergy to pray for the
Souls Of those who died on the eth, 2Stli. and
Doth of July. 1SSO!!!' So this is where we are
in July 1881! II is very discouragius, but
still we must pcrsevere.. The NatcheZ would
I Ia'kN Nblp tft5s SsPsN'o'' " W PhO"S ~ ''''
of civilization, education and the march Of the
schoolmaster! We pity the infants who are sa-
crifced IN the Ganges, and laugh at the superst-
ton Of the poor Indian widow who offers herself as
a sacrifice on the funeral pile Of her husband!-
Is ut in FranCe-in Paris-at the palace OF the
King in July 1871 letter written to the Arch
bishops by Louis Philip, and countersigned by
NJ. Montalivet, Peer of France, and one who
fought against the ordinances Of Chares X. in the
streets of the capital, .'eutreating the clergy to
pray for the souls of those who died in the memo
! rabIe days OF last JULY" And why? Because
it admits Of two meanings and is jesulticaI.
Yesterday-and no later than yesterday-we
had what may be called a scene in the House of
Lords-a juste miieu farce; one of those farces
which make angels weep, and good men grieve.
| will describe it to you as quickly as possible;
but you must not laugh until you get to the end
of the story. Once upon a time, and that not a
great many years ago, there was a little great
tyrant called Napoleon. who wished to
reign from north to south, and east to west, as
Emperor of all Europe. OF course he made a
great many wars, and millions of lives were lost.
Not one iota of liberty did he confer on any one
people, and If there was any principle he detest-
ed above another for all principles he hated
soundiy), 1t was that of ''the greatest happiness
principle" Well, in the course Of the wars
made by this Napoleon, he entered, in 1905, |
think, a city Of Wurtemburg, called "Ulm,"
and there, as usual, he he took away all that
was worth any thing, and sent fifty Austrian
flags to the Senate at Paris. OF course, the Sc
nate received them with great joy and gratitude;
for if it had not, all the heads Of all its members
would have been taken of and stuck at the ends
Of the poles of the Austrian flags, and so the Sc
nate placed the flags in its Hall, and cried 'Na-
poleon forever!" On the return of the Bourbons
to France. these flags were hid in some 4" deep,
deep vault" where, up to a few days since. in
spite of all research. they had remained in dark
ness aud exile. But last week the Grand Mas
ter of Cermonics of the Chamber having had a
dream about these flags, and having carefully and
alone discovered. on the ensuing day, that they
were still deposited in their original hiding place.
FASTENED to the king, begged a private interview.
and then the worthy grey headed old man. with
tears in his eyes, aud hands lifted to heaven.
ANNOUNCED to Louis Philip his dream-his flag
finding expedition-and his desire to be allowed
to replace the ~drapeaus in the Hall of the Cham