The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-05-19

one day. as we stood viewing the sea from
rock which overhung the road "the whole Eu
ropean system will be changed. Revolution
will succeed revolution, until every nation be.
comes acquainted with its individual rights
Depend upon il. the people of England will moi
long submit to be governed by these bands oil
petty sovereigns-these aristocratic cabinets
1 was wrong in re-establishing the order of no.
bles in France; but did it to give splen Tor TO
the throne, and refinement TO the manners Of
the people, who were fast sinking into barba-
rism since the revolution. The remains of the
feudal system will vanish before the sun OF
knowledge. The people have only to know that
all power emanates from themselves in order
TO assert their rights share in their respect
i've governments. This will be the case, even
with the Doors of Russia--yes. Las Casas, you
may live TO see the time, but shall be cold in
my grave when that colossal, but ill-cemented
empire will be split into as many sovereignties
perhaps republics-as there are hordes OF tribes
which compose it."
IAftera few more reflections on the future
prospects of Europe, his majesty thus contin-
| uedl:-
"Never mas web more arlfully woven over
a nation than that horrible debt which envel-
opes the people of England. 1t has been the
means Of enriching the aristocracy beyond all
former example In any country; whilst il has,
at the same time, ensured as many fast and
powerful friends to the government, as they
are individuals who receive interest for that
money SO extravagantly sqandered to crush
liberty in other countries. But even that
must have an end-some accidental spark will
ignite the combustible mass, and blow the
whole system TO atoms. lfthis mighty debt
were due TO foreigners, these cunning island
ers would not bear the burden an hour; but
would, on some pretext or other, break with
their creditors, and laugh at their credulity-
but they owe the money TO individuals among
themselves, and are therefore likely to enjoy
the pleasure Of paying the interest for genera
| lions to come. France, too, has got debt
these Bourbons think to maintain themselves
on my throne, by borrowing largely of the
present generation, in order TO lay heavy taxes
on the next and all future ones. But | know
the French people too we'll to suppose that
such system can be long tolerated. know
that they have too much natural affection for
their offspring 10 entail upon them national
debt like that of gland, however artfully in
Cured. No, no-my subjects are too sharp
sighted to allow the property accumulated for
their children to be mortgaged to pay the Rus
SANS and English for invading them, and for
the restoration Of the rielte cour de imbeciles,
who now insult them. They will, after
time, make comparisons between them and
me--they will, recollect that the expenses of
my government were betrayed by imposts du-
ring the year--that my wars cost France moth
ing, that left her not one Napoleon in debt
but that enriched every corner of her terrific
ny. Such comparisons will not be favorable
TO the BourbOns--the French will cast them
heir A 4
a stranger who should dare to mount him.
Then il my son be in existence, he will be seat
ed on the throne, amidst the acclamations OF
the people-if he be not, France iril 20 back
to Republic, for no other hand will dare to
seize sceptre which il cannot weld. The
Orleans branch, though amiabe, are too weak
have too much Of the imbecilty of the other
Bourbons, and will share the same fate, if they
do not choose to live as simple citizens, under
whatever change takes place."
Here the Emperor paused few moments,
then waving his hand, he exclaimed, in an an
mated tone, his dark eye beaming with the
enthusiasm Of inspiration]:-
France once more a republic, other countries
will follow her example-Germans, Prussians
Poles, Italians, Danes, Swedes and Russians.
Will all join In the crusade of liberty. They
will arm against their sovereigns, who will be
glad to make concession of some of their rights
In order 10 preserve a minor autho.ity over
them as subjects. They will grant them rep
resentdtire chambers, and style themselves
constitutional kings, possessing limited DOW
err ihus, the feudal system will receive the
death blow-like the thick mist on that ocean
II will dissipate at the first appearance of the
sun OF liberty. But things will not end there.
The wheel Of revolution will not stand still at
this point-the impetus will be increased TO a
ten-fold ratio, and the motion will be acceler-
ated in proportion. Whena people recover
part OF their rights as men, they become elat-
ed with the victory they have achieved: and
having tasted the sweets of freedom, thew be-
come clamorous for larger portion. Thus
will the states and principalities of Europe be
in continual state Of turmoil and fermen,-
perhaps for some years-like the earth, heav-
ing IN all directions, previous to the occur
:ence OF an earthquake; at length the combus-
tible matter will have vent-a tremendous ex-
plosion will take place. The lava of Eng
lands bankruptcy will overspread the Europe
an world, overwhelming kings and aristocra-
cies, but cementing the democratic interests as
II flows. Trust me, Las Casas, that as from
the vines planted in the soil which encrusts
the sides of Etna and Vesuvius, the most deli
cious wine is obtained. so shall this lava of
which speak, prove to be the only soil in
which the tree of liberty shall take firm and
permanent root. May.itfourish for ages!-
You, perhaps, consider these sentiments
strange-unusual; they are mine, however. /
was republican; but fate and the opposition
OF Europe, made me an emperor. am now
spectator Of the future"
SENATOR BoRLAND.-The late Maior-from