Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-23
FRANCE AND HER POLICY.

Gen. CAvAIGNAc, the head Of the French Gov
rnment, when recently called on to give some ex-
lanation Of the action of the Government on the
Italian question, made the following speech, which
he London Times of August 25th thus notices:
" On this ground he made in questions put to
i'm with reference the Italian mediation The most mpor
INT and successful speech he has yet devered and he
puntered with great superiority opponent far ac
sed than himself in the of words We have seldom
ad aexterous address, if indeed, had higher
than those of oraorca ingenuity, than this speech of
e Head of the French Government"
The following report of this speech is copied from
le Paris National Of August gid:
GENERAL CAyAIGNAc | repeat it is my wish to be
died upon Immediately furnish to the Assembly all the
formation which it has right to ask for on the Italian ques
th but it is also my wish that may be permitted to
MIN within the limits which il appears to me to be useful for
INTO keep [Yes, yes, very well This question, the As
sNby will acknowledge is certainly Of great decacy,
e.ecay at this Moment for me to manage, who not in
II habit of making long explanations from this place.
sill, however, endeavor be clear and concise
MY be.
When the Assembly first called upon to take the direc
S of affairs my first take cognzance of the
o6our foreign policy studied all these questions with
gpt care especially the declarations of the Assembly for
ein affairs. This policy the Acknowledgement of Italy.
III had not thought myself able to second The views Of the
ASemby should certainly ba called upon consider
today before ii the Italian question: have them endeayor
edo ascertain the ideas Of the Assembly oil questions OF
foign policy In making the maintenance Of honorable
pee, worthy republic like ours, the basis Of policy,
The National Assembly had shown itself disposed second
witt all its efforts the independence Of Italy. have always
understood that the idea of the nation fixed on an honor
able pece. Yes, yes
know very well thai in country like ours more courage
is needed edefend peace than excite VERY we'll
very well The situation Of affairs fellow citizens APPEARS
to be changed since events; and when say this let
not any idea bur my be attributed to me. It does MT
enter nlo my mid address reproaches to any people,
though disposed to pacific solution declare that these peo
pie havsexcited my admiration by their conduct and their
ergetic assistance.
No ofe is ignorant in what disposition of mind de-
clarato have been received in Italy, They received
with gnerous sentiment which could not blame. Not
only tn nation which lent its assistance to Lombardy but
Lombatly ITSELF has said that they wish manage their
affairs hemseves-o their liberty themselves This
generous thought is maintained till the present day. The
PedDonese army in full retreat before the desire of in
tysntion manifested In view of this state Of things
should have failed in duty had sought toprovde
br all possible occurrences. tVery well.
The intervention, repeat II, not asked foI it
even repused In this state Of things, addressed
aves to the English nation, Who within certain limits
take part in the mediation We said to it: TIE question
Italy imposes duties of which you not ignorant
We wish that the peace of Europe may troubled that
depends, we believe you In aying yourself to France
one idea, and in common action, it depends you
prevent aud maintain the peace of Europe. This appeal
made in such terms, could not but be heard. The English
ration could not thought remain deaf this appeal.
We deceived. England Joined with the me-
ation and have the hope and the desire shall
inue to the peace Of Europe Citizens, think it
neither useful proper into minute detail respect
ing this mediation. only recall what principles our
present position rests We do not invoke the habtua right
of organized governments out Of the Assembly are
selves organized in and by the Assembly We acknowledge
and proclaim that the Assembly is sovereign, and it
wills shall be done, livery well, very well 4 but declare
that the mediation would be endangered by giving
extensive developed communication than have DONE
(Very well, very well.l
Before descending from the tribune will repeat an idea
that my duty awakens in know that country
ceIbe questions which touch its honor (and make il
reproach account of this susceptibility for il does il
honor)-l know WELL that often courage Is required
plead for peace than plead for In he history OF our
country, have than who has gained
great BY have also many who have ended
obscurey after having ecacousy served the pacific interests
Of their country.
As me- so!emny declare, think that the republic vii
he founded in France that the republican education will b,
finished only when the whom chance calls the head
affairs shall know how accept modest policy, and 10 think
less Of themselves. Prolonged applause.
The President. Applause is forbidden by the rules.
[Murmurs.l
Gen. CAyArsSAc This is citizens the line Of conduct
am firmly decided follow while the Assembly will permit
il Very well, very we'll Msy for country
honorable peace, worthy Of the republic and do not ak
greater part and shall think have merted the
the republic. prolonged bravos II, the contrary,
may one day have ashland do not believe shal-if
should have to counsel country to engage war; will
be- will say pleasant me, but it viii be very easy
me 10 the habits Of my life, to obey my warke in
sincts This would be easy than any thing ee
declare, if such necessity should offer ise should be ready
seize again my sword to defend the interests Of country
land, il would be national motive which prompts my
Dion, il would be with conscience perfectly calm with grea
tranquility Of mind, that should join myself TO the warks
Instincts Of The nation; but till then shal with mmova
Die mness all tendencies which may be offered against the
and the future quiet Of the republic. Great and pro-
hinged appreciation.
IL SHOCKING TRAGEDY.