Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-24
NApOLEON,S PROPHECY.

Since the French Republic has been pro-
claimed, many have recorded these words :
'Before fifty years Europe will be Republi-
can or Cossack" 1t is said however that this
was only part of the prophecy, and that
NJ de Las-Casas has not made public the
whole of Napoeon's predictions. A foreign
| paper from which we translate. assures us of
the authenticity of the following reflections
which the Emperor added to his predictions
after having enumerated the causes which
! had led to the fall of the elder branch of the
/ Bourbons
''Then, if my son lives, he will be called TO
the throne by the acclamation of the people
| If he dies, France will become Republic /;
for no other hand will dare to seize sceptre
that it cannot maintain.
The Orleans Branch, although it may be
popular, is too feeble: i, resembles the other
branch of the Bourbons, and it will have the
same fate, unless the members of il prefer to
live as simple citizens, whatever changes
may take place in France"
men4, then raising his hand while his dark
ewes shone with the light of inspired enthu-
siasm. he resumed in more animated tone
"Let France once more become . Repuh-
lie and all the other countries will follow h'r
example: Germans, Prussians Poles, Italians,
Danes. Swcdcs and Russians, will unite with
her in crusade for liberty. They Will arm
themselves against their soverelgns, who VIII
rladly make concessions TO them i'll order to
preserve some part even OF their ancient au-
thority; they will call themselves constitu-
tional Kings, with a limited power. Thus
the feudal system will receive lis death
hlow like fog in the midst of the Ocean il
will disappear with the first rays OF the sur
: of liberty. But things will not stop there
, the wheel of the revolution will not cease
turning at this point; its impetuosity will IN
crease five-fuld and its rapidity in proportion
S When people have recovered part OF II
| RIGHTS, it becomes enthusiastic by victory
: and having tasted the sweets of liberty,
!, crows more daring, until it obtains ever
4 thing. The European states will be kept du
= ring several years in condition oi cohtihna
j. AGITATION like the elements at the momel
it preceding volcanic eruption but the Law
r. will at last be expanded and peace Will 10
IT low the convulsion.
J. The Bankruptcy of England will be III
L. lava that will overwhelm the world, dero"
Fl lag the Kings and dristOcracies, but cementlr
g the interests of the democracy. Believe n
At I.as-Casas, as the vines planted in the ASH
2 which cover the foot of Etna and of Vesuviu
r produce the most delicious wines, so the trt
a. of liberty will become immovable wh'
N, once firmly rooted in this Revolutionary lav
ne ,rhich shall hare OrerfOwn all the monGrchu
he How it will flourish in future centuries )!
he These words may seem strange TO you, p'
tie haps in my mouth: but they express, ho
NJ ever my sincere convictions.
H. i ieas born Republican, but destiny a
''' the opposition of Europe have made me
" Emperor wait now for the future"
-, We offer no comments on this prophecy
- the great man; IA part of it is already acco
=, plished as to the rest, we also, "wait
the future !"-N. Y. Sunday Dispatch
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I'M Saxon word hus and band, which signify
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