The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-20

non Inat numacy had not impaired In the least the
Independence Of the policy Of France For the last ave
years had existed entire and II only those utterly
ignorant Of the facts who would contest IT, On every
land had been at variance in Africa SPAIN and 0reees
France had freely and bodily followed the pointed
Tu. o. her without ia the least
thanks to tn cir intimacy. NJ. Theirs had declared
that the two countries dspsased with each other
to modify that exprssson) NJ. Guizot contended that
the two countries 30 far from being dspeased and rri
most friendly feelings towards ons smother. lsoms
nurmurs here the opposition benches when NJ
Gu1ot turning towards the left, exclaimed. "You are
not the countryD He then proceeded to the
difficulties between England and France, which had
been amcably adjusted rsry to the expectation Of
centre. NJ Guizot them reverng to American affars,
described the endeavors made by France TO maintain
peace But (:ad hsl If war should break out the sole
equitable, and useful policy the only conformsble
to the national interests Of neutrality That
policy would be beneficial to the cause Of civilization
and procure for her immense commercial and political
advantages The conduct Of France had been in NO wise
against them she had evnced determination to re.
main neutral and would persist in that determination,
because he considered it the most profitable the wses
the most honorable and the best calculated to put pc
riod to the war.
NJ. BLLAuLr who to reply. began by contes ting
independence Of Texas The commercial relations be-
tween the two countries in lSi5 had BEEN he said
fined to the exchanges Of two vessels the quantity Of
cotton imported from Texas had only amounted to S.,
600 kiogrammes whilst France annually drew from the
United States 81 900 kilogammes Of that article
800 600 francs whilst the of France with the
world exceeded 900 900 900 francs NJ Billau having
asked NJ Guixot what he should have done had Texas
given herself to Engand7
NJ Gvizor replied that he should have held the
language, followed the same conduct given the
advice, and stopped at the same point.
VI BnLAuLr then proceeded to describe the gigantic
power Of England enumersting the military petitions
and asked the maritime balance Of power was not a
tually destroy ed by Great Britain Minister'S however
remembrance on the subject NJ Biiauit next showed
tho interests of England and France every where at
rance. The power of England depended he said, on
the development of her manufacturing commercial and
maritime interests and the day she found markets
for the production Of her industry there would an end
C0binet in American AFFAIRS and contended that il had
exerted itself reconcile the two parties but had
sided with England to the great detriment of the inter
when NJ; Billaut had concluded the general discus.
sion closed
On tho slst the debate opened on the following para.
graph, proposed by NJ Bsrryer:-
Should peace DO disturbed by the conflicting preen.
sions Of two great nations France will reserve to
self the mission Of preventing all arrangements the
principles OF the public law which protects, the seas,
the liberty and dignity Of international relations"
M Berger, having aicended the tribune, said that a
few days before the opening of the session. document
Of the highest Importance had been received the Mes.
exalted unctOnary declared that the right Of the union
over the contested territory Of Oregon was absolute
The President next referred to tho annexation of Texas
and complained of the conduct Of France the natural
ally Of the United States and like them in de-
Tending the principle of the liberty the SEAS for join.
Queen q Great Britain on opening Parliament stated
that the negotiations, relative to Oregon had not yet
s -
clared that in the event Of between England and
the United States France should observe strict neutral
her
before the Psriaments Of the three nations he added
ply omission in the address that he had moved his
amendment M Berger. then proceeded to examine
and st srs
should accordingly provide against that contingency
sue FSs first step taken by the Cabinet in the the
American question had been of i'll France be-
ing totally disinterestsd in the annexation Of Texas
the American Union, should not have joined England
to prevent and the theory Of the American balance Of
power. declared BY NJ Guzot was not justification Of
her conduct For his part he could not understand
was meant by an American balance of power. In North
America there only two great posessors the Uni
than that Of the American Union itself Would that ba-
lance be destroyed by the latter encroaching the do
minions Of Great Britain The Cabinet he contsnd
motive interest for France had earthly reason
commercial Or political, to oppose the annexation
it to sspouse quarrel which was that of Eng
land and her peculiar interests. The Cabinet had
giving sd.o. had san.o an sosv. psss IN
the question; and to prove It he would cite q de.
G" Cpsy II: r.
Texas, that his proposition the Mexican
had consented to recognize the independence Of Texas
project of uniting itself with the American republic
That despatch dated the goth of May 1885, was deliver
i.h Charge dAssrss who had dared to menace ths,
government in the names Of both France and England
Bs5ysr tn. then proceeded to discuss the course
where, he said, It had abandoned French citi
zens who had armed themselves for the defence
them Of that nationality and forbidden them to hoist the
tricolored nag That policy had been perssvered in
wounded in her interests and honor IN The River Psts
that the Cabinet to assist her in avengng
wrongs. The same had been the at Madagascar
frances right of possession and sovereignty that
island undenfable. England. il true, had pro-
tested against in the disastrous years Of 1875 1915 and
ing number Of establishments at Madagascar. Since
then serious attempts directed against the rights OF
Complain Of the Hoy that france made
common cause with her. and their combined squadrons
bombarded Tamatave: NJ. Bsrryer then advocated the
y. he said act of hostility against the United
States the declaration of neutrality of Washington,
in 1893 had been act Of separation from France
believe France to position comfortable her
dignity and security BY procaiming in the face Of the
world, that she would proclaim the maxim Of the old
monarchythat free bottoms made free goods-and that
she would take under her protection the navies
trail powers Berger, nevertheless was Of opinion
be resumed that thu Americans would yield, and
that England would be too happy accept the 49th par
alle Of latitude the boundary line Of her possessions
in the contested territory.
The debate on Mr. Berryer's amendment relative to
war between England and America, was brought to q
close Saturday evening, after able Speech in
ply, from NJ. Guizot On division, the numbers were
For the amendment l5e against IT, asa Majority for
Ministers, 7s.
FRANCE AND MExIco.-We learn by our cores
pondent from Paris, that Baron Gros for some time
Charge d'Affares from France to Santa Fe de Bo-
gotta, (the capital OF New Grenada,) has been APP
pointed by the King Of the French, to proceed to
Mexico, to take the place of M. Cyprey Baron
Gros formerly resided in Mexico as Secretary OF
Legation.
DISASTER TO THE FRENCH IN ALoKRIA-The
French papers gave account of a horrid disaster
which overlook detachmentof the French army
In the province Of Constantine. In the midst OF a
large plain, the column was overtaken by "a heavy
fall of snow, which continued two days, in which
the iellayra ohiaed hiuouac Of