Columbus Democrat., 1849-12-01
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F.om subsequent information, il appears that
the Ministry did not resign, but were dismissed.
Al hai-past five o'clock, on Wednesday, NJ.
DuPin communicated 10 the Assembly the
following from the President OF the French Re.
public.
Monsieur le President, Under the grave cir.
cumstances IN which we are placed, the accord
winch ought TO reign among the different bodies
oil the State cannot be maintained unless by the
existence oi mutual eonfdt nee, and unless they
explain themselves sincerely to each other. Ia
order to give an example that sincerity, como
forward now to state the reasons which have de-.
termined me to change the Ministry, and to sep.
crate myself from men whose eminent service
am well pleased to proclaim, aud to whom owe
friendship and gratitude. In order 10 strengthen
tho Republic, menaced by anarchy from so many
sides; to ensure order more efhcieRtly than has
been done up TO the present time; to maintain a.
broad the name Of France at the elevation of her
renown, men are needed, who; animated BY a
patriotic devoledness, comprehend the necessity
OF the direction OF firm character and Of a clear
ly defined policy, which does not compromise
power by any irresoution of men,i short. whose
minds are MS much filled with the conviction Of
my peculiar responsibility as their own, and of
the necessity of an action as well as of words,
! (Great agitation.) For nearly year have
| given many proofs OF sell denial, in order that
there might be no misunderstanding with regard
to my real sentiments. Without rancor against
an individual or against any party, have allowed
men OF the most contrary opinions TO arrive at
power, but without obtaining the happy result
/ ,nL 4 II
place Of etiecting fusion Of different shades Of
opinion, only arrived at a naturalization Of
force. The unity Of views and intentions
was nerlered with. and the spirit Of con.
cillation taken for weakness. Scarcely had the
dangers OF the street been got over, when the
ancient parties were seen again 10 elevate their
coors, revive their rivalries and alarm the coun.
try by arousng disquetude. In the midst ofthis
confusion, France, uneasy because she cannot
see any guiding hand seeks the hand and will Of
the elected OF Dec. TO- But that will cannot be
felt unless there be entire unanmy ofi1eas, Of
views, and of convictions between the President
and his Ministry, and unless the Assembly itself
Joins in the thought OF the nation, as expressed
in the election OF the Executive power A whole
system iriumphed on the 10th Of December, for
'up HuIHV VI 4NhPolVpH ~ CuIlplelb programme
in Itself II means at home, order, authority. re.
ligion, and the welfare ofthe people abroad, ma.
tional dignity. 1t is this system that | wish to
cause to triumph by the aid Of the Assembly and
the people, wish 10 be worthy Of the confidence
Of the people by maintaining the constitution
which have sworn TO observe. wish to in.
spre the country by my lair,straigh ghiiorwad deal.
ing, perseverance, and frmness, with confidence
that Business will revive. The letter of the Con.
\ slitution has great influence on the destiny Of
the country, but the manner in which il is exer.
cised bas perhaps even more. The longer or
shorter duration of power contributes powerfully
to The stability Of things; but is only by displaying
IDEAS and principles that government can sue
ceed in pcrsuading society TO reassure ITSELF Let
u.s. therefore, again raise up authority without in-
teriering with real liberty. Let US calm the ap-
prehensions that are felt by vanqushing bad pas
sions, and by giving to all noble instincts pro-
per direction. Let us strengthen religious feeling
without abandoning the conquess Of the Revolu>
tion; and we shall save the country in spite the
parties, the ambition, and even the infatuatons,
which our institution may contain. (Signed)
LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE.