Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-05-29
AND FRENCH INDUSTRY

NArOLEON AND FRENCH INDUSTRY
-IHIERs gives graphic account of the events
and circumstances attending the conclusion of
peace between France and England I'm lSOl--
the FIRST period of rest which the French Re
public enjoyed after the outbreak of the Rev
olution. The treaty of Amicns, though il in
cluded only the two nations, France and Great
britain, was in fact the seal of a general pac-
ilcation After the exchange of signatures had
rendered the ratification certain and put an
end to the doubts and fears which hung over
the negotiation at every step, the most UNI
bounded JOY was INDUCED in. But we quote
the narration of the historian TO show NApo-
Icons views ON another matter. In allusion
TO the final conclusion of the treaty, Nj. THEIRS
says -
1T was agreed to keep this news secret at
London Tor twcnty-four hours i'm order that
the courier OF the French legation might am.
nounce it first to his government. This for
tunate courier left ON the night of the LIST of
October and arrived at o'clock of the after
noon OF the 3rd-llth Nendemaire--at NAL
maison. AT that moment the three Consuls
Were hoidinS government council. The
greatest excitement was produced by the OPEN
ing oil tile dispatches; they ceased from their
labors, and embraced each other. The First
Consul, who Willingly threw aside all reserve
with men IN whom he had confidence, evinced
plainly the feelings which filled his bosom. -
SO many results obtained in so short a time
order, victory, and peace restored to France
by his genius and indefatigablc perseverance.
IN two years-were blessings of which he
might Justly be proud. I'm these illusions of
mutual Qualification, Nj. Cambaceres said to
HIM, Now that we have made treaty of
peace with England, we must make a treaty of
commerce, and remove all subjects of dispute
between the two countries" mot so fast ~
answered the first Consul, quickly, 1.-The polit-
ical peace is made so much the better: let us
| ENJOY 1t. As to commercial peace we will
make one if we can. But at no price will |
sacrifice French industry. / remember the
misery of 1856"
The historian goes on to remark that this
extraordinary and instructive passion for the
interests OF French industry must have been
very strong to burst out at such a time. The.
truth oil the matter, we presume, is, that Buo
NAPARTE, with his quick sagacity, appreciated
AT once the importance of due protection and
encouragement to the industry of France.
knowing very well that contest with Eng
land on that ground would have to be waged.
ana that, unless the interests of French labor
Were well guarded the results of the conflict
would be more disastrous To his country than
warfare of arms. Without protection the
industry OF France would have encountered
! That oil England at disadvantage, the superb
ority OF capital and the benefits of experience
and improved skill being on the side of Great
Britain. In just such position is our indus
| try placed In respect To competition with that
of England and in that view the same neccs-
slty exists for protection in our case which Ma
PoLEoN saw and felt for France forty years
and more ago.-BdH. american.