The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-09-22
wards them They will That religion and the priests
the true, the besl friends Of the people, -
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wards them They will that elig on the priests
tbs the bes' friends 81 !he pseSs oc
The moral which conveyed by this graphic letter is one
of the deepest interest," and fail wellfound
hope that people obedent such reverence for rc
gon hour of such excitement will succeed In inc"
high and noble purposes IL is matter of sincere con-
graduation that the Catholic church, which is the prevailing
church of France fully acqaiesces the new state ofthngs
and lends mighty influence the OF free primer
plea. The following mapfs to from Count de Montslem
BERT as an exposition OF he altitude Oh me oahocs OF
France towards the order of things deeply interest
ing this find il also IN the Baltimore Sun,
taken from the Paris Univers
.ln the midst OF "A revolution, the church remains stand
ing immortal truth. liberty, aud justice Under the
public, under the monarchy we must deend love, and
serve religious liberty. We ought, ear, and we will
We have Tor pledges Of it, the sde the unnnimous
respect with which the victorious people treat religion
and on The other the firm resolution expressed by the pro-
vsonal government the free exercise ali re-
lgions. We have besides, the example OF the United
States: the French republic less JUST less liberal
less intelligent than one particularly when
question relates Lst, conscience and f,mily. L.
change great and Ipeeted, Catholic above
all, have nothing change rights, duties,
terests The The colors which have plant
We have not Waited until this day TO profess The worship
Of sacred beryto declare all kinds of oppression
and alsehood-o proclaim that the Catholic cause, snch
we have always defended IT, was not identified with any
power, any human cause We feel inclined 70 think that
preached this sovereign Independence OF religious in
accept the social phase into which we enter MOI
Of them has right 10 abdicate They Will therefore
claim all political and social liberties which TO be
henceforwa.d the inalenable arnony OF France They
Chrisisn duty They will place unlimited confidence
ie npenelrsble DESIGNS Of Goodwill show ardent love
Tor their country, npershhbie deVotedncss 70 us s"y
and its Ina ppncss"
In addition his the Provisional government have pub
lcy called upon the clergy of a denominations to mpore
the blessings Supreme Ruler of the universe upon
the people of France and to bespeak wisdom from above TO
gule the deliberations of that assembly which will soon
be committed their future destiny Sir, these features of
minds the sanguine OF
success. How different u spectacle does present when
with the revolution of 1892 in which the fatal
experiment made Of discardng all religion, and eeva
ting reason to the throne OF the divinity!
But sir also find that which affords high ourage-
en, character of Their DEGREES These DEGREES
very numerous, entering detail upon many subjects
which look rather strange and some of them rather laugh
able us, who unaccustomcd to the order Of things
sought to be abolished But when examine them care
iuy find that they embrace the great principles of free
government and rational liberty Time would fail to run
over them all. | will notice but two three.
One remarkable Decree is that abolshng all titles of
bliiy How strangely this must sound in the of Euro
pean monarchss! But to us, the principle which it
is familiar household words; for 1t is but another
fern of declaring that all equal did fathers
when they pledged their lives their fortunes, and their
sacred honor" upon the altar of liberty. This proposition
lies at the foundation of ali free government and France is
the first nation of Europe that has venurcd the bold
experiment of procaiming it to the world.
They also dccreed the freedom the press and of
thought. What fearful weapons these, against every
form of oppression Freedom of thought comprchends all
this that kindled the fires Of the Reformation, and
dspeed the dark night of ignorance and superstition which
shrouded the world in the fifteenth scntury In the panopy
of the invncibe of free press and freedom of
thought liberty shall march round the GLOBE level every
throne Of despotism and emapcpae the nations of the
cath They win be to France what they America,
the pillars Of the republican fabric.
They have also decreed universal suffrage. What a
stride the of freedom What striking
this presents the order of things under the reign of Louis
Phippe With population of $4,000 900, only about
2j0O00 enjoyed the right of suffrage Now every free man
of wentyone years Of in the whole republic is to be
cncd the elective franchise Population alone to be
the basis of representation.
We might examine nany of these decrecs and
should find each mbodyng great principle OF popular
freedom or civil Justice From ali which, is manifest that
the revolution vague and amess event, originating in
and propelled spirit blind and awless
faction but that 1t has origin the hearts of the people,
and directed the accomplishment offs great result upon
sound and rational principles Therefore, have more
hope for than fear defeat and may,
with entire safety and propety tender sincere congat
ulaions France without the apprehension of national
notification Witnessing the failure of her noble effort.
Sir free people, familiar with the blessings of liberty
by enjoyment, cannot be nsensbe any effort,
in any part globe monarches and despot
ss and in their stead form governments based upon
republican principles We have felt and expressed SYM
patty with the struggles of other nations But when we
remember that it is France whom called upon to
congratulate awakens feelings of lively sympathy
the homo of Lafayette the mention of whose name
cites the pleasant and grateful "reminiscences France
friend in contest for independence and TO
her been united in the bonds of amty Shall
be unmoved and silent while she grapples with the
of ron-hearted monarchy? will not however, indulge in
The declamson which these "reminiscences calculated
provoke; nor will deny them their legitimate Influences
upon my mind in deciding upon the vote which shall give
upon these resolutions.
had hoped that these resolutions least the senti
contained in them would have been adopted by the
Senate without discussion. Still respect the opinions of
those who entertain honest doubts to the pro-
priety of such this time. But sir, have lam
guage with which express my regret stronger
that there certain gentlemen who let occasion,
however unfit pass, without the introduction of subject
always delicate and exciting, and in my humble Judgment
dsrespectu the feelings of those who represent
venerable patriot Mr. ADAMs called from the of
his abors here to his reward abovewhcn about
engage paying the tribute of national respect his
orywhen called to gaze upon the coffin and the
winding sheet and contemplate the realities of the future
world this agita,ing question Of slavery thrust upon
the consideration Of the Senate.
Mr.. BALDWIN. IL the aludes to the resolution
which had the honor to Introduce will sey him that
he under Misrepresentation The resolution was merely
had upon it, and without any desire my part that i
should then be taken up. Senators will bear witness
that anxious postpone informally the consideration
of the subject of the resolution order that might have
the opportunity of discussing it future occasion
This in accordance with arrangement which had
been made between the Senator from Alabama and myself
am glad that the has alluded now, because
has enabled to correct msnpprehcnson which has
elsewhere been made.
PLANTATION has occurred for think explanation
necessary 1t the character of the coloqual debate
which occurred the occasion alluded to, bet Yeen the
senator from Alabama Mr.. BAGBYl and the Senator from
Connecticut which made the impression on my mind that
IL introduced on that morning.