Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-30
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LIST. A project for Agricultural schools which met will
but little favor
2nd. project for eolonization Of Algers which has
passed bat il regarded by the needy curriers' very
much as Llberian colonization is looked upon by pop
uaiion of slaves,
ord declaration of the government in favor of pro
pnriIona, and In opposition IT, pr gressve iaxation.-
This last is somslhing in lis wav and of the com
mnnlst school the progressive imp isl pr nised taxation
ot rental Of O0f 10 amount. say Of lOf rental Of
2OO 10 amount Of 4Of rental Of 400 to amount of l6
The thorough rejection of the measure. by the ministry
Is Tpckoned by The moderaters, triumph.
Finally, the question of one Chambers. in the
constitutional scheme. is araying the talent and eoquence
OF the Assembly. 1t is also bringing nrdentIy, into
strong anagonism, The moderaes and the Mm,agnardS
l he feeling pf the people is, that in some way two
chambers either support or create the existence of ST
pertor class this existence tley deny and this crea
ton they abjure.
Win the theorists he objection is more subtle and
equally lnangble two chambers say they are incorsis-
tent with the uuty OF our proposed Democracy.
LGmdrRe, In neat speech Of yesterday, gave bear
iul evolution to this idea. He defended the scheme OF
single chamber alone rdant with that perfctbll
ty OF democratic rule, toward which the country was
aiming he declared against chambers as aristocratc
in England. and ederative with US. In this he is Ger
taIny ghi. The only question is, (too pertinent for is
sue III the Assembly, is France yet fit sustain that
perfection of Democratic rule to which the single cham
Der b ngs, and would she with her turbulent (cily
popuail'n ind stronger assurances Of success in The
adoption Of such f1deraye checks as beonr 10 our
constitution
Ills Is surely commonsense of view of the matterbat
Is one nevertheless, 50 little grateful to French PRIDE
that statesmen dare not give To it expression.
That the French should assume TO themselves after
the exceptions OF the last SIX months, their fitness for
longer degree OF freedom than Constitution uuar-
antics and that they should object (n the very face of
their eening oarracks) that some of their priced
constitutional provisions smack too strongly OF The old
monarchial, and arstocrac tant, is mphng that ap
pears to plain American mind simply absurd
Win poetic reverle, or Icarian dream snch pre-
tension would have the finest keeping but when it an
pears as the basis of State policy, exces mingled piy
and surprise
Perfectionism, may, think, be Obi cted to most Of
Larnartnes political philosophy His views of humani-
ty are poetic views; not morbid but glowing with his
own generous Intent He counts mankind (and French
kind specially better than it II sees no need of eau.
lions, since he ignores the evil which those cautions are
10 prevent. There arermes when kindness is weak
ness and humanity often betrays Judgment
But must lake another occasion 10 speak more fully
OF The political character and of the present position Of
LAMARTINE.
Course Of Government
interest turns now with Intensity action Of
power Government cannot stand long on middle ground
ne fed Republicans have nearly given over The hope
OF making convert OF Cavalgnac; and the Executive
'N"'
at once with the leaders of the moderaes Meantime
aPprals from the Provinces, and from the city, pour in
upon the government in such terms as these The
time for lnacon is gone he time for mere resist
ance TO anarchc outbreak is passing course Of policy
must be assumed and ed with viyor if the Repub
lie is to be secured
10 conduct this policy, is needed the conference of a
party Therefore choose, and M you value your position)
oh 'ose quickly.
On The left is handful, whose arguments are taught
at the gun noutl-whose politics is brpl and whose
discussion is the mere fermentation of passion
They claim perfect Republic they wish spoliation.
lhey claim perfect equality; they wish to drag down
riches and honor. They claim love their spec es;hey
Nlarat their patrons Marriage and Religion are their
bugbears.
On the rights a great party, outnumbering by half,
The other-repesentlng The opinions of four ffhs of
rance; not lis population only but lis int rty its Sd
berness lis morality its dignity. |! numbers doubtless,
disappear asplTans and schening demagogues
and interested men Of wealth. yet general its opinions
are healthy and It's purposes sound 1t is accessible and
can be made the patron Of strong and udcous govern,
ment.
1t makes property and family and religion sacred -
1t counts somewhat the history Of the past land great
deal on the experience Of nations.
1t IS ready unite itself with anv government that
shall prove effective in securing the great ends Of order
and liberty. For the accomplishment of these ends, it
has no confidence in Agraran schemes in the theories
OF SOCIALISM, and rather Than Weld its support the
men of The Red Republic, ii ,cH declare for Bourbon
and King.
This. am convinced, is the serious thought Of four
itlhs Of France
am, as ever, yours.
TX. MARVEL.