Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-11-16
SCENES IN FIR ANCF


Paris correspondent Of the Journal Of Commerce.
under date Of Oct, 9Th, gives the following sketch If
Important movement in the French Assembly. We trust
that the wise and eloquent Lamarne may be elevated
to the Presidency although confess fears lest the
great name of the Emperor Napoleon may give pow
efu stimulus 10 his insignificant nephew. he Lastey
le alluded to, IS grandson of the great Lafayette.
I The National Assembly Of France have occupied
themselves, as announced to YOU, with The great ques
lion Of the constitution Of the executive department Of
their new government. Their discussion upon this i'm
porian question, rather upona brarch Of it, not
long as had been anticipated.
| The discussion opened by Mr. Felix Pyat, in &
very respectable speech. He argued in favor Of an As
Senbly Chamber OF representatives hereafter to be
elected eectlno the chief officer of State who should
MT be entitled President No. That would be but an
elective king. lie wished simple President Of the
Council wthoutany prerogative any independent strength
without any staff and holding his office at the will of
the Assembly. NJ. de Tocqueve, the celebrated author
Of democracy in America Followed next in speech
which reflected credit upon the author He developed
ably and OF great length his for wishing the Pres
lden of the Republic armed with enough power TO
der him independent Of the Assembly. He wished him
elected by the paopleby the French nation-iher rep
resentative- NJ Ptrfer followed NJ. de Tucqueve, aud
advocated in an Interesting and sometimes even an elo
queEt manner the election by Assembly, NJ. Fresnau
Grey and Jules de Lasteyre followed next and advoca
ted severaly the election by the people. The discus
sion far while it steAed with great attentions
had YET excited no feeling beyond deep interest least
in my breast But when after a recess Of ten minutes
taken BY the House flnr O'clock the celebrated poet
scholar, statesman and accomplished Of The world de
Lamartine, occupied the tribune, heard from those
round me, that he would make great effort He looked
very thoughtful he stood in tie tribune, and spoke for
time before Gould gather what he SAID there
50 much confusion in the allowing to the members
turning 10 their seats from the chamber Whher they
had retired during the In Of Voice.
he recommended his speech at the request Of the house.
made known by cries from all parts eve did hear
what did you say? He delivered Of the most elo-
quent and mastery speeches have ever listened to.
could agree with hin in his arguments, his po-
sions. could remain twice hours in hearing his
eloquence should translate and send the SPEECH you
but for lis great length He advocated the election of the
President Of the Republic BY universal suffrage and dis
eliminated between the position Of France and other Re
pnbcs, where different systems prevailed He argued
that the different elements which lay the physical
moral foundation of the several republics produced the
various modes of election which prevailed in them that
not of Them situated in analogous position
with France.
''The oceans were the allies Of The United Sates-the
lofty mountains defended Switzerland and Holland found
meaus Of safety in her impenetrabe marshes. Amongst
nations defended by Nature strong executive power
was not necessary But it moi thus with France"
NJ de Lamartue's speech listened to with profound
attention, and received BY II with warm enthusiasm
The elquence Of NJ. de Lamarine decided this question.
and cosed most Unexpectedly the discussion But two
members of he whole nine hundred venured speak
after his oraun.