The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-04
The Foreign News-The French Republic-Dis-
turbauces in England.

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In our columns this morning will be found the IN
telligence from Europe received by the Avon. The
telegrapc dispatches from the Caledonia are so far
exceedingly meagre, but they tend to confirm the
great fact that the French people were acting with
a moderation and discretion surprising to their
enemies as it is gratifying to their friends. They
are going to work with calmness and determination
to establish a republic based upon the principles OF
i justice, and without infringing upon the acknoW-
lodged rights of any, to liberty and protec-
ton 10 all. The acknowledgment OF the froFi-
sonal Government by England and the United
States, made it was in both cases with promptl-
tude and every evidence of good feeling, VIII give
to that government character and stability which
| it would not otherwise have attained, and will
check the disposition to interfere that would proba
| bly otherwise have been manifested by the North
! ern powers. The prompt adhesion to the princi-
| pies of the revolution by the Catholic clergy, is
another element and indication of strength in the
popular cause from which the best consequences
may be anticipated. With so many favoFing cir
cumstances, the people of France will enter upon
the election for members of the National COnven-
| tiOn-which convention will have the power to
make or mar the whole scheme Of French liberty
Upon the character of the delegates to be chosen
the failure of this great experiment must
depend. If that convention consists of mere
alkers and theorists like the Girondists of the first
revolution, or of wild, energetic yet impraecable
democrats. like their opponents of the Mountain,
there will be more to fear than to hope from its
meeting. But if liberal, prudent, and practical
men shall be selected to organize the New Repub-
lie, the most sangune hopes may be entertained of
the peaceful establishment Of the great principles
of liberty and equality.
We cannot, however, disguise the fact from our
selves, that there may be failure. The sudden
extension of suffrage from less than four hundred
thousand to nearly quite five millions of voters,
in country where there is no such thing rs public
opinion beyond the neghborhood of the capital,
and where not more than one-sixth of the people
can read and write, is an event of which the most
sagacious cannot predict either the immediate OF
the remote consequences. If by such constituent
cy thus suddenly invested with power the best and
Wises representatives We're chosen, it would be al
most a mirace-yet a miracle that in this age of
wonders might happen. But besides the difficulty |
in selecting proper persons to set the new govern
ment in motion, the leaders of the revolution will |
find itno easy task to restrain the passions satisfy
the expectations of the ignorant and the needy; to
curb the enthusiasm of the young and ambitious
WIN Will Dc Constantly W
revolutionary principles among the people of other
states and hardest task of all will it be to keep in
check and under subordination the immense army
which struck no blow for the IS Napoleon of Peace
but which pants with ardor to strike for revenge of
the disasters which it sustained at Lepsc and Wa
teroo under the g Napoleon of War Ardently
we desire it, and favorable the 'signs of the
times thus far, we are admonshed by the painful
history of the past as well as a calm view of the
condition Of the present, to be too sanguine of
the peaceful establishment of Republic in France
If her people succeed in establishing one even after
years of war, it will amply repay them for all the
treasure, toll and life which might be expended.
But how glorious would it be to witness the peace
full consmmation of the great work! With what
honor would it crown the present age-how fraught
with faith and hope and happiness 10 the future
In the mean time. whether France in peace or
through war shall attain her ends the great exam
pie which she has set 10 the people of the king
IONS OF Europe will produce great and probably
apld changes in the relations between the rulers
md the ruled. Subjects will be more exactng and
ilngs will either yield TO the progress of liberal
principles TO preserve their dynasties, or by in
reased rigor, with the expectation of checking the
General movement, drive their people to despera-
ION and revolution. The English Government is
wise IN ITS generaton-it gives way in time-it
eeps pace with the popular demand-sometimes
ven anticipates it. The ready acknowledgment ]
II the revolutionary government by the British
Ministry, is as much of concession to public
plnion in the British Islands, as it is an evidence
II the recognition, at this late day. of the right of
ther nations to regulate their own affairs. But
ven this polite and just course on the part of the
Ministry. has, it would seem, made further reforms
t home inevitable What the Government ae-
nowedges to be right in France, the People will u
OF believe to be wrong in England. If free SUI
age be given TO the French people, why should it Il
e withheld from the masses in England! The
hartlsts once so formidable. and never subdued
Ill begin anew the agitation for universal suffrage
nd the vote by ballot, and in time and much ;.
'oner too than many think they will carry their II
will begln~a revolution to which all -
lat have preceded it, will be child s-play thorough
reaklng up of the relations of half the world
'hether the riots in London, Liverpool, and Biz II
lngham, of which have received the tele- =
aphlc announcement has any connexion with, or lo
any indication of such movement shall
arm to-day. The fact is probable, and if it prove
lie, we may look for interesting intelligence by III
cry arrival for many months to come.
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the LIST inst. contains the proceedings of pub st
meeting in that city, TO honor the memory of the re-
lie Maj. Bache It, also, has various articles on II
e subject of Tayorsm. to which it seems to % Sc
'nsly incline" new road is in process of con n.