The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-07-08

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buoy ant; holders are rather anxious to
realize; prices have, consequently, a de-
clining tendency. There is also fur
ther decline in the value Of cotton, and
the sales are limited.
The general aspect of affairs on the
continent continues dull.
Arrival Of the Steamer Cambria.
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
The Cunard steamer Cambria arriv.
cd at Boston on the 3Oth ult, She left
Liverpool on the 18th, and therefore
brings one weeks later dates than those
received at New York by the Britannia.
FRANcE.-The political world has as.
sumed new phase. By the latest &C.
counts from Paris, it would seem that
the hopes OF the moderate party are
likely to be defeated by the revival ol
The old Napoleon feeling. A party sus.
tanned by this, and adopting as it's
watch.words memorable names of the
empire, has risen in favor of Prince
Louis Napoleon. Since his triumphant
election to the Assembly, his elevation
to imperial authority has been openly
spoken OF, and it was ascertained that a
movement had been set on foot to effect
it. As soon as the government had
been apprised Of this movement, one
hundred thousand troops were coDcen.
trated by its orders about the capital.
Disturbances occurred nightly. On
Saturday, during one Of the riots, two
thousand of the disorderly persons were
hemmed in and taken prisoners, among
whom were English, Americans, and
even women.
In the Assembly, tyrants and dicta-
torships were reprobated and denounc-
ed. The people, however, appeared
divided in sentiment, and, as is usually
the case, where the least influential are
the most noisy, cries Of Vive la repub.
lique were drowned by those of Vive
Bonaparte. The excitement had com.
municated itselft to the military, and the
clamor was joined in by portions Of
more than one regiment.
Lamartine mounted the tribune, pale
with excitement, and firmly demanded
the restoration of the law of 1882 (the
act Of expatriation) against Louis Napo.
leon. While he was speaking. the con-
fusion increased. The cries from with
out of "Vive PEmpereur" rose above
the din: and Lamartine took his seal,
overwhelmed with conflicting emotions.
Information was received at this nom.
| ent that national guard had been shot.
In referring to it, he feelingIy remarked
that this was the first blood shed in the
cause Of despotism, and not in that Of
republican liberty.
The proposed decree was sanction
ed. Despite Of this decision, the emeu.
tiers declared that Louis Napoleon shall
take his seat on Tuesday next. The
excitement continued. Resistance was
threatened and barricades attempted
but the overwhelming force nipped all
in the bud.
On the same day the Assembly re-
voked their decree, and admitted Louis
Napoleon to a seat. Here our de-.
spatch says, "upon which Ledru Rollin
and Lamartine would follow the exam.
ple;" which, we infer, means that some
body has resigned, and that Rolin and
Lalnartine would follow the example.
On Wednesday Paris was tranquil,
and the populace were waiting the ar
rival of Louis Napoleon from England,
which may be the signal for renewed
discord. Presigny, leader of the Bona
partists, had been arrested, (which
would probably promote returning
confidence in the government 10 main.
tain themselves and the republic.
In consequence Of the great political
agitation, six hundred commercial hou.
ses of Paris had suspended.
At Amiens proclamation had been
issued, calling the people 10 arms, TO
place Louis Napoleon on the throne.
Other parts of the country, as far as
heard from, have manifested no predis-
position to the movement.
IRELAND.-This country is more tran:
quill than it has been since Mitchell's
conviction. The fraternization Of Old
and Young Ireland Uhe two sections of
the repeal party) had been postponed
for a fortnight. John O'Connell had
protested against the abandonment Of
his iather's platform, of peaceful agita-
ton. This protest, however, was not
received with much favor, the physical