The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-03
SPEECH OF THE KING OF THE FRENCH AT
THE OPENING OF THE cHAMAERS.

SPEECH OF THE KING OF THE FRENCH AT
THE OPENING OF THE CHAMAERS.
Peers and Deputies,
France is free and tranquil, her prosperity is rapidly
increasing her institutions being consolidated ahd
her confidence in their stability is increasing.
The re-esiabishment Of the empire Of the law has
permitted to follow the impulse Of my heart
great act the recollection Of which will ever be dear 10
me- the amnesty, has testified the strength OF my GO
vefnment i has calmed the public mind, weakened
The influence Of evil passions, and has daily and stu
more isolated plans Of disorder
have desired 10 the electoral colleges assem-
bied MY confidence in the country has not been de-
ceVed shall meet with from you that loyal support
afforded 10 me by the chambers for seven years, 10
ensure 10 France the blessings Of order and peace.
have only to congratulate myself on my relations
with all the foreign powers and has the general
peace appeared 10 be more firmly secured.
Nevertheless, civil war still desostes the PENN
suli The Queen Regent supports with courage and
perseverance, the rights Of her august daughter, Queen
Isabella H. continue faithfully the clauses
OF the quadruple treaty, and have reason to hope
for the success Of which has all my sympa-
thes
The marriage Of the eldest of my sons has completed
my wishes With the recollection OF this event, which
is the Of much happiness for my family, VIII
always be connected that Of the testimonies Of affection
which France the chambers, and the inhabitants OF this
capital surrounded the young princess who became one
Of my children
My second daughter the Princess Mary, has since
contracted alliance which will add to relations OF
amity with neighboring states
In Africa our expectations have been fulfilled. The
French flag floats the walls Of Constantine. II VIC
has sometimes done more for the power OF France,
il has exalted to higher point theglory and honor
Of her My son, the Duke OF Nemours has taken
his share IN the pers His younger brother wished TO
oln him. and TO participate in that community OF toll
and danger which has long identified my sons with the
army Their blood belongs France well as that oil
all her chillren-toud and long continued cheerng)
In addressing thanks to heaven Tor the protection
granted arms have to deplore with you the loss
Of many brave men, who have pershcd ~ the heid
Of honor The country surrounds their tombs with her
regret and her gratitude She has ratified beforehand
all that have ordered 10 satisfy the public gnei, and
discharge the debt due by France TO her heroic support
bill will be presented to you Tor granting 10 inc
widow and children Of the brave General Danremont
testimony Of the national gratitude have exalted
10 the first dignity Of the army the aged warrior VINO
has replaced him. and who stated that in his Heightened
he had nothing which had not been equaied
BY our young soldiers
In the east Of Algcrs well as in the west, have
desired peace, but the obstmacy OF the Bey who COM
nandcd al Constantine has compelled to prove once
more TO the natives Of possessions IN Africa, that
they must abandon the idea OF resisting US. In the
west convention has been concluded the conditions
Of which arc being faithfully executed. and fortunate
results have been already derived from II.
presented to you, and shall have 10 demand Of you
the means Of providing for the wants Of our establish
ments. ...@ II 49,
Our naval squajrons every where afford to com
mercal relations the support and protection which can
be expected ftom them Envoys have been sent from
our por,s to remove the difficulties long opposed to
the execution Of The engagements entered INTO by fay
towards France. AT the same time some naval forces
are directing their towards the coasts OF Mexi-
co 10 ensure the French who trade in the interior OF
those countries the justice and the security 10 winch
they are entitled.
have concluded treaty OF commerce with the Bo-
livans. and hope that shall establish successfully
with all the States Of South America such relations as
may be beneficial to commerce.
The situation Of our finances Is still prosperous and
the public revenue has been still further increased since
| last session .. ..
The bills announced by the article Of Goth Of the char
| ter shall be again presented.
Our peniicntiay system has long called for all the
attention OF my government and you Will nave 70 ex-
anime a bill for It's improvement. @.:
The object Of another bill will be the reform OF our
legislation with regard to commercial societies
| Considerable funds have been already voted for the
public works 1t remains for you to bring to periec-
ton our great lines OF communication, and to create
new facilitate the progress Of the ererncreas-
ing produce Of agriculture and industry. Some
general views forming united whole will be presented
you this important subject, together with the de-
tailed plans or several undertakings Of great conse-
qnence -..,
have never been surrounded by the chambers un-
der more favorable circumstances Let MS preserve,
gentlemen, by union and wisdom, What we have
acquired by our courage and patriotism. Let us en-
deavor to eace the painful recoecsons Of our dissen-
TONS, and Of the agations from which We have suf-
fered SO mnch let the only trace left be feeling OF the
necessity Of preventing their return Let us persist,
gentlemen, III that regular and peaceable course to
which We owe the increase Of the cath and prosperity
which France enjoys
This is the dearest wish of my heart My life is de-
voted 10 the maintenance Of all the guarantees OF our
rcpose and our Liberties, and it is to accomplish this
grand task that claim your support.