Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-04-15

ings of the people, SO as to influence the approach
ing elections TO the National Convention: thus yio-
lating in some degree the two great principles which
M BARRoT lays down as indispensable ''Securty
for property and families, and full liberty in The
| primary elections" Should the Government re-
sSt the strong appeal made to it by the partisans of
M. RoLLN to postpone the day of election, no
great mischief be done in this latter respect
but should they defy the election, there is no know
ing how far the National Convention will express
the wishes and wants of the people, and system
of things may be established by its agency which
will leave France in worse state than that from
which she has so lately emancipated herself. There
is no doubt but that at this the populace Of
Paris is the true King of the French, and the clubs
are the organs through which it issues its edics.
Its conscience" says the Times, consists of
three words:''
"LIBERTY TO do whatever is agreeable
"EauALrY in the spoils extracted from industry econo
my, and skill
"FRATERNIrr to all who will join in this work"
We cannot fully concur with these definitions,
though they contain too much truth One of the
most prominent characteristics of the present revo-
lutlonary epoch is the passive and truly nsignifi-
cant part played in il by the military. 1t is stri-
king circumstance that the small share which thew
took in the business Paris, most probably led to
the declaration of the French republic; and also
that the attack which they made upon the populace
at Berlin led the people to require and TO obtain
from the King much more than they previously
thought of asking for. And it is still further re-
markable that both these conflicts between the citi-
zens and the soldery should have taken place, as
the authorities have afterwards declared, without
design or intention, and, very probably, through
mere accident Truly "what great events from
trifing causes spring
There is rumor however, that the Provisional
Government of France is not disposed to let the
army OF that country remain much longer the mere
ly expensive of Defence but to employ it, il not
as physical force against the people, an exhi-
bon of physical force which may be so applied.
For this purpose, General CAvAIGNAc, the present
Governor of Algiers, has been telegraphed to re-
turn home to take the office of Minister at War and
high command in the army. No man is more
popular with the army than General CAvAIGNAc,
and his politics exactly those which, if carried
out, would most effectually promote the real inte-
rests of France and the general peace of Europe.
Every day adds immeasurably to the prospect Of
France remaining tranquil; but there is yet vast
deal to be done in that great hotbed Of extreme OPT
Mons and visionary theories before lasting tranquil
lily and permanent system of social internal and
external policy can be established.
Near as we are to HOLLAND, we hear less of her,
excepting SO far as her commercial and monetary
affect exchange and stockmarke than of
any other European country The King said TO have made
concessions the people Perhaps the great food which
has swept Germany may cause, at least, ripple in
Holland.
King LEOPOLD Of Belgium is stated have given his minis
tiers full permission make any proposition him which they
might think advantageous for Belgium he further quoted
as having said that the Crown ready be eaced
Seace) if the country considered that royalty would
promise in the eyes Of republican France The good men
of Belgium must be unreasonable indeed if they expect theft
sovereign say than this The Brussels journals Of
the 18th state that strong petition from Client has been pre-
sented to the Chamber Of Representatives favor Of para
menary and financial reform and the declaring public unc
tonaes ineligible the chamber The petitioners point out
the strict necessity Of economy, oder to afford relief to the
poor Flanderuge the appointment of consuls charges
daares in the place Of ambassadors demand the suppress
sion OF the royal navy, the ground that Belgium has
colonies and recommend possible the reduction
of the war budget and Of the number Of employees
One important item Of Belgian news, received this
ing that the Banks Of Brussels and Antwerp had suspend
ed payment
SPAIN does present much of interest. The consu-
ton has been temporarily suspended the instance Of MAR
vAEz, by vote Of l6l against 81 The Spanish Minister
has declared that long the French Government respect
ed the sovereignty and independence Of Spain, would meet
with reciprocal sentiments on that side Of the Pyrenees The
vested the Minister with the terrible and unlimited power
Of suspendng the constitutional guarantees Of the citizens and
to contract, by any whatever, oan of hundred
Millions, signed exceedingly strong and welwrten petit
ton the Queen beseechng her refuse her signature and
sanction to this law Il not to be expected however, that
the young sovereign will have mness enough take de-
cded stand against her mother and the favorte She
ceved the petition very gracousy from the hand Of FERDI
CoRRADr, and listened with evident satisfaction, the
speech which he made when presenting H. Corad is editor
Of the journal called the Cano and has been elected at
meeting q the thirty liberal editors connected with the jour
mails Of Madrid dean Of the liberal press Great steps
taking TO unite and consolidate the liberal party in Spain.
Corad has talent youth, courage enthusiasm and energy;
he has strong resentment against the party power which
has been caused by persecution he imprisoned
years ago at Cadz for article which he against
Naaez This he has forgotten and doubt be felt
graed the other day at getting opportunity Of attacking
his enemy in the presence and say with the secret
approval the Queen The progress Of reform may reach to
spain and doubt would response there but not
loud enough afraid render successful There has
been that the Duke NORTHEASTERN to receive
high military command in Spain upon his arrival this is
con,adced The exDuke is have perfect leave to come
not he thinks best but the Spanish Cabinet wish him
not 10 accompany the Innta into Spain at present In the
ime the fallen Of tho Orleans dynasty, is
oue evident would be well