Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-10-23

mcnts, my first thought after the victory, was to
turn affairs the best account for the Of free.
dom and my country. You may really suppose
that no personal consideration could connect itself
with this determination.
The first condition Of republican principles being
to respect the general will, was withhold from
proposing purely American constitution, in my
opinion the best of all. To do this would have
been to disregard the wish of the major ", to risk
civil troubles, and to kindlc war. If Twas wrong,
my mistake at least at variance with the incli-
nations have always cherished; and even suppo-
sing to have possessed vulgar ambition, it was
contrary to what might have been my interest.
A popular throne, in tho name of the nationa
sovereignty, surrounded by republican institutions,
appeared TO he within attainment this was the
programme Of the barbados, and of tho Hotel dc
Vile, of which undertook TO be the interpreter.
The Chamber of Deputies, representing so, 900
electors did not go SO far we did. but it agreed
with public opinion for the expulsion Of the guilty
family and it like Paris and the rest of France,
urged to aay InqLicude, and to come to a resolu-
ton.
might content myself with observing that your
dynasty was Dispersed: in Rome, you in
America, and the Duke of Reichstadt in tho hands
of the Austrians, but owe to your'friendsh'p q
candid disclosure of my attaininents
The Napoleon system was brilliant I'm glory, but
stamped with despotsm, aristocracy, and slavery,
and if there were any event which could render
those scourges toleroble and almost popular i"
France, (Which Heaven forbid,) 1T would be tho
restoration of the imperial regime Besides, the
son of your wonderful brother has become an Aus
trian prince, and you know what the Vienna Cabi-
net is These considerations, my dear count, in
spite of the sentiments entertain towards yeu per-
soaaly did not permit me to wish for the rc-csta-
bshment of throne which during the 100 days
had displayed constant tendency to former
l scarcely knew the Duke of Orleans. Serious
differences had existed between his father and mo.
Some family relations and civilities had not LED
me to visit the Palais Royal Nevertheless, knew,
i'm common with the public, that there were to be
found in that family, along with domestic virtues
and simple tastes, little ambition, and sentiment
truly French, TO which the Emperor himself had
rendered Justice. l recollected the young republI-
of 1889, the solder of Valmo and Gemappes,
the professor in Switzerland and the traveller in
the United States. He was called Bourbon and
that is n disagrceable name; but as name, it was
more than yours, more than that of republic, a
security against war; II did not prevent the estab-
fishing and bringing into practice the principles and
sovereignty of the people-the putting arms into
the HANDS of 100000 of misunderstanding their
oficors-the completing of the liberty OF the press
and the possession of popular institutions. 1t there
fore appeared to mo useful i'm the circumstances in
which we were placed, for the sake of peace with
in and without, that the different shades of political
opinion, with the exception of Charles KS party,
should unite uDderthis combination.
My assent was not the effect of any prejudice
or anterior affection. must now say, that after
of confidence, friendship, and the interest of
mon cause have strengthened my first impress
sions. As TO general assent, what done
not merely the work of the Chambers and popula-
ton of Paris,-of 900 National Guards and
100000 spectators in the Champ do Mars. All the
populations from the towns and villages of France,
which, in consequence of my functions, / received
in detail,-in word, multitudes of adhcsions I'M
lnstigatcd and unquestionable, took place, which
convinced more and more that what we have
COntOrmablp In fha wi IF the A
majority of the French people.
observed in one of your letters, which have
all been faithfully delivered, that you suspect the
Duke of Orleans of having had knowledge of a
plot against the Emperor in the Isle of Elba. He
is incapable of any thing of the kind; and, from
what have been told by the republican who de-
nounccd that plot, and by Madome de Stael, who
continued in friendship with the Duke of Orleans.
L should, independent of his known character,
have been convinced that some one had calumniat-
ed him to you.
One of my FIRST cares, after his elevation TO the
throne, was 10 express wish to him that you,
your Children and your respectable mother, might,
ii you thought fit, return TRANQUILITY to France.
The idea was very cordially received by the king;
but objections were started account OF the trea-
ties with foreign powers, which, absurd and nso.
lent as they are, would render some negotiations
necessary Political circumstances have since
changed: the diplomatic horizon is overcast: both
sides their guard. But it is superluous to
dwell on these circumstances since, in any case,
judging from the tenor of your letters, you would
not have adopted that course. l mention it only
in reference to what had the honor to tell yon at
Bordentown.
In the sincerity of my heart was anxious to
haze this explanation with you. / will not say
that all happened Just as would have dictated it.
You know that i public well as private affairs,
we never things go entirely TO satisfaction.
Y our Incompatible brother, with all his power, his
energy, and his talents, experienced the truth of
this, and you his best friend, have had your share
of disappointment. | can make no concealmcnt
of what I voluntarily did, for / love to preserve
your friendship Ivy candor, rather than to destroy
1T by less sincere apology.
Receive my dear count, the homage ofthe respect,
gratitude and affection, for which / ar; pledged
to you. LAFAYETTE
*Aftcr the Emperor's departure for Waterloo
Prince Lucien had a conversation with Lafayette.
-"Do you hope" said the latter, 'that your bro
Their may be corrected" mo" replied Lucien,
'two miracles have saved bim-Marengo and Aus
teriIz; he perhaps will perform third; but that
does not depend on himself, and in case of a de-
feat two parties will rise up-one for his son,
my nephew; whom you for General7" "Nei.
Their for the or the other" replied Lafayette;
as just observed to Orleanist. / remain
with the people, independent of parties and hope
tn liberty may make the best possible bargain,
without reference to individuals"
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