The daily union., 1846-05-04

ing robbed. Many of them, in league with the
younger branch Of the nobility OF the empire make
Il point 10 decry liberal Institutions, not only as
lmPraeneaoie, but as in exceeding bad taste. The
Journal ass Dsoais- which may be considered the
organ OF these gentlemen, and which has engaged
the services Of Michel Cheyalier, the political econ
omist, (ei dsVani 81. SiHlOHss,) for that purpose
ETeasons thusI
France is the most civilized country on earth
which Is proved by the fact that we set the fash
ions TO all the world, and that people come 10
our theatres academies, and works Of art. On our
Uay TO our present civilization have gone through
republican forms; but this is now half a century
ago, and, OF course, out Of date. IL France, the
most civilized country earth, found that republi
can forms did not eompou with her advanced state
OF civilization, II Is absurd for other nations 10 at
tempt the experiment. II those who have attempt
ed II with or before still perseysre in it, il proves
that they are either not so civilized France, or
less acute in perceving their error France, which
from It's advanced civilization is also the most toler
ant nstlon allows practically the existence Of such
state, though she 10y, from motives Of exalted
humanity, wish TO crcumserbe il within proper
limits; but she will do nothing to promote It's intu-
ence, and prevent, far lies in heE power, and
may be accomplished without infringing on the
funds required for the civilization Of the Arabs and
conversion TO Christianity Of Abd-el-Kader, the
spreading OF the unfortunate principles which lie
at the foundation Of its government"
ouSil ID Ilc ctcfndl TrTdtu OF Michel CneNaller'B
articles IN the Journal dss Dsbais. Their author A
anquestionably man OF great talent; but like many
frenehmen who have drawn round the new dynas.
~, an analytical, not synthetic reasoner. He is
solving problem, not demonstrating a theorem or
establishing proposition. Michel Cheyalier, while
IN the uoited States, saw but one class Of persons
and but ono set Of politicians and was not free from
the besetting sin OF many Of his countrymen,
whether they be sent abroad on private or public
missions, of having their minds already made up in
regard TO men and things, and looking upon them
selves az called upon to suggest the means Of i'm
proyement In this manner Mr. Cheyalier became
critic OF institutions by referring them TO those
Of his own country but he did not investigate them
In regard TO the character and disposition OF the peo
pie whose happiness they are intended TO promote.
But the bourgeoise Of Francs-who are the main
support Of Louis Philippe and his goyernment-are
not loyal set OF men, attached TO the royal family
With them royalty is nothing but political formu-
la, which eomports with their interest IL the king
were no longer able To promote their welfare they
would be but feeble props Of his dynasty. With
them politics are a continued psfiiO prineipii; and
war would altogether change their position, iniu-
enee, and power. The kings force, therefore, is
not phaanx, but an army which is recruited from
year 10 year. and which Is much more formidable
on parade than the field Of battle. Louis Philippe
knows IT, and has no disposition to put their metal
10 the proof
The old nobility Of the Jaubourg 81. Gsrrnain, and
the lev detached members who live IN the faubpurg
ST. HonOrs, always excepting those who have
formed alliances with the quarter de finance are 90
the whole, kindly disposed towards us. They
have no faith in republican forms; but allow repub
lies to exist as a Jri aeeompi. II is enough for
them that Louis XVI was kind to Benjamin
Franklin, and that the ancient Bourbons considered
England the natural enemy Of France. The old
Bourbons assisted America in her struggle against
Great Britain, and this wise policy Of humliating
and curbng her rival is, after ALL the true policy OF
the country. These views secure us, as often
American politics are discussed in the French Cham
bers, respectable vote among the dynastic oppos-
ton of the extreme right The true friends and al
lies of the United States the aboring classes, the
students in every branch OF science and last though
not least in our consideration, the officers Of the
army and navy. | will, of course, except Marshal
Bugeaud who has all occasions expressed bot very
little sympathy for America, but is equally opposed
TO England, and, in fact nothing but soldier by
trade. On him il is confidently asserted would de-
volye the command Of the Notifications Of Paris,
should the death Of the king lead to serious internal
connections. .....
Summing up the whole, we may say that all
which is inert conservative in France, including
naturally the court and its whole encourage, dislkes
and fears u.s. whereas all that has life and motion is
gladdened with our progress, and sympathizes with
our feelings. This latter party, which comprises
about 80 per cent Of the whole population, is, in
part, restrained by the men holding power; but
would, in case Of important historical movement,
acquire fearful momentum which would at last
overcome the inertia Of its opponents.
Iro mr.