Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-22

and Elective Monarchy, Or reply 10 the y
marks of several Journals upon my refusal n
serve the new Government.
Nj, LAFAYETTE has two very curious letters
his possession-one written by NJ. Durand. tb1
French Consul in Warsaw, and the other f,o"1
the Emperor of Russia. NJ. Durand humhI1
begs to know from the Autocrat, ought he mr1
rand 10 take the oath of allegiance to the psn,;
s,onal Government of Louis Philippe. who had
been raised to the throne by revolted subjects
The Autocrat's reply is worthy Of him" Tai
the oath professionally; We shall see afterwarJ|
what is to be done"
The annexed pregnant commentary upon III
present aspect Of affairs in France, is from tb|
London Globe of March 60.
The state of the capital cannot be mistaken
We have reason to know that movements ar
taking to create reaction. and that it IS hohl Il
probable ere long a CONFUSION will break fr,
which NAV involve France in difficulties, wbi,l
at present. are unforeseen. Our correspondent
have from time to time prepared US for new stall
Of ;hines. ana it is impossible to avoid seeing Il,
parties are at work to accomplish an object Sbjr|
canno, be mistaken. How stands the pre,a,
Government of France: The French have |
King who, TIL very lately, was constantly frate,
niziug the people. and endcayoring to win III,
favor. On sudden. he. as it were. scslua,
himself; and. as if the previous policy adop.
towards the people was unwise, it Is deemed e.
pedent to change the peoples Ministers, and
LAFAYETTE and LATTE retire. To them succen
some cf the Ministers of the cxiled Kng-mr
of course not over disposed to fraternize-aDl|
if attachments be really worth any thing, NAV II
supposed well inclined to the old dynasty. h.
trigur in France progresses; and however mrc|
the hight Of revolutions may dazzle the weak
and speed the vicious, tranquility and good orIe
are TIE best safeguards for State. We unde. ]
stand that very powerful party are now acn ]
in Francc in favor of the Old Regime: and Ii,
conduct of the King of the French, ard The ls
turn to power of certain of the friends of the ey
King, would seem to sanction the statement
At least. we do know that certain movements
are making, having Interior objects in view
which cannot be mistaken. France best knes
herpower while in tranquility in concerning ds.
alliances into which she had entered with Otg
Powers; and we see nothing in the present rei
tons of that country with those Powers to indsu
a suspicion, that indirectly there is not lean.,
towards the old Regime. We believe tina, VIZ
we are now stating'is pretty near fact, that
France measures are taking to favor the exiIa
for what Interior purpose We do not say, but COZ
lecture may easily divine. The Duchess de Be,
ri, who is far removed from the scene Of acto,
is vet most interested III what is passing on at
count of her son. We know that her Hshnss
is much indisposed-at least it is so aIesed-ad
is advised SO try the waters of Bath, whittier 81.
is going. Her hishness will ofcourse be so mad
nearer France than If she were to remain in SGD:
land. We are not at liberty to say more at pr
sent; but if any reaction should take place.
will not be forgotten that we at least have 10
been unmihdful Of the state of parties, and ths
in more Instances than one, we have given int
lisencc oNhoyements about to take place, who
subsequent events have sanctioned.