The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-13

French Revelation.
The shock OF the volcano which first burst out in
Paris Is extending itself TO almost every nation in Eu-
rope. Austria, Bavaria, the minor States of Germany
Prussia. ltay-even Poland, feeling the rocking OF
the battements We lay further and copious extracts be-
fore readers, received by the Hberna and subjon
by way of commentary and illustration the following ex-
tracts OF letter which has been addressed us by an
American statesman, whose name is impressed upon the
United States well Europe, and who is conversant
with the men and the countries TO whom he refers:
Extract Of a letter from the SOUTH Ayril TO-
50 cong aulae you sincerely en- the late glorious revo
tuition in France II fail prove the fru nl nurse
Of great good sra have been for some years
back that it was TO happen, but had supposed it
would until after Louis Phippe's death nor yould
in all probability but for the ndiscre,ion Of himself and
mis- ministry Able and philosophical he is he seems 10
fell himself and his throne secure and has to
the penalty OF his folly, regards himself Disus
defensive principle in all monarchies and the leading
Of Louis Phiippes whole reign has been in good in
entons drecied, and restless and desire Of
gore'ntng too much the vice, by rheby Of other gov
srnments than those o. monarchies His hand was seen
IN everything, and in every place He his own min
steT, and e nothing be done by others All therefore
hat happened arss, attributed him hence the
passing the threshold of his door without being
exposed to the dagger or bullet Of the assassin.
II is Burke think, who Justly says that if there is any
eminent criterion which, above all the rest distin
cuisines wise government from that is rash and inn
provdent, il this Vel knoc the best time ard man
Of rsiinquising that ichih is Impossible to ksep
This is what the late King of French and his ministers
seem to have understood and this is the key which
unlocks the OF this sudden and eventf revolu-
ion But, hilst we have had agency in
sympaihize with France and her gallant people in her
glorious struggle Indeed. ought America to rejoice
the efforts of all nations knock of their feuers Were
the struggles OF the South American patriots watched
with intense soicude, and approved by the feelings and
Judgment Of our whole people, When France rranpled
the dust the chains OF Bourbon despots did we no,
| hail her efforts with the greatest enthusiasm
When Greece against her oppressors what Arneri-
did not wish her and that the spirit of ber-
and the ancient republics might revisit the classic land
Of her patriots and statesmen and animate their descend
Who that heard forget the celebrated speech OF
Mr. Webster the House Of the United
States in behalf Of Greece those Mr. CLAY for South
| American independence Have changed that now,
this glorious and bloodess attempt Of our old friend and
lily 10 themselves and establish free representa-
| i've government, hang aoof and await coming
events, before send them good wishes
cess Oh, no, my good friend Now the time TO give
hem your sympathy and moral aid never is a mat
of congratuation me- thar minister was right in
the he pursued and deserves thanks of his coun
rymen He needs no other appreciation should have
expected this from him and well has he his duty.
pray God that this evolution may finally succeed and
hed usre upon its history and agethaf itay not end
Its first did, in bloody phantom, and prove a contest
Of principle but of ambition that the object OF
is prime movers viii be the freedom and happi-
of France that they win unite with the courage Of
las many of them are) the virtues Of patriots and
phuanfhroPis and avoid civil and boodshed until
The only alternative left shall be that Of Bruins he Roman
re fsenen DIE ares" If France and her people do
heir duty, the whole civilized world will acknowledze the
Justice of their cause and glory in their success they
fgain fall the maledcfons of every good man W N follow
hem, and the reprobaton Of all Christendom will rest
| ever upon their memories.
81 know Of the conspicuous actors in this reyou
| lion, and especially Lamartne who is the towering
genius of the revolution He is the Junius Brutus Of
France and, aided he will be by host Of political
associates ne may be able succeed in giving liberty and
peace TO his country, and stable republican government
Bat he cannot do 1t by fine speeches aud impa ssoned
defamation, fine writing These ike the rapures OF
Lucan and Corneile, may the hearts, and Burke
ad animate the courage Of the people times OF con-
iict The great difficulty win be in laying the fosndatios
Of government the basis which alone free gov
eminent To viii freedom is easy and so il is
70 make governments; but form and establish frer
temper the opposite elements Of liberty and
and perfect whole requires deep thonzhr
and reflection. axacous, powerful and bning minds
and the greatest patriotism. If they succeed in accom-
plshng this their success and example will inspire ali
Europe favor of poulas rights and give irresistible
impulse the Of be raj and free government
viii spread later the whole earth. These
are my opinions give them to you for what they