Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-10
FIR ANCF.
RECEPTION OF NH. gIvEs.

FRANCE.
RECEPTION OF Mr.. RIvrs.
Mr. Rlges, The new Minister of the American Repnb-
he 10 the frcnch nation presented his credentials to the
President The Sih inst, a, the Elysee National, accom-
PAVING them with the following observations
"Mpnsrur le Presdent-ln presenting To yon the lei
ter of credenre which have ben charged by The esi-
dent Of the United States 10 deliver 10 You, | should
very mpeftectly comprehend the spirit Of my mission
aud the views and Feelings Of those | nssioned
10 represent i'll were not 10 you the chosen
head ri This great nation If the sincere and cordial friend
ship which the people and government of the United
States cherish Tor the people and constituted authorities
Of the French Rrpnblc. There are two nations we
persuade ourselves which have stronger motives
whether in tho recolecuns Of the past or the sym
pathlcs and interests # the present. 10 cultivate
slant good understanding and fa'ernal intercourse witt
each other.
Under the influence Of this sentiment the mast
dent VOWS are formed every where the United States
Ter the hlrpness # France, and the consolidation other
hbrrlcs upon the sure basis Of order, religion, and
speet for the law. which Won. Monsieur lie President
ale august occasion. 50 justly Pronounced TO be the dis
nngniShed characteristic at free people If. IN the
performance Of the honorable trust with which | have
been chaig'd, should have the good fortune 10 be in
srnmenal. IN any degree in strengthening The natural
hnnds Of anty and friendship between France and the
United States shall have accomplished my mission in
the manner which will best 10 the wishes aud
intentions of my Government well 10 my most
earnest DESIRE
The President of the Republic declared the Minis
ter OF the tnhed States that. Notwithstanding the faults
which it right ad nit both Sides he willingly
took the fist step towards the establishment of good
harmony between the two countries; aud that a suscep
bllty which would be. perhaps. natural with respect
monarchy. did not appear t. him 10 have tho
riHns motive ms regarded an elder republic. lie added
that however jealous he ought be Of the honor Of France
he had too high opinion Of the enlightened character
OF Gen. Taylor 10 hesitate moment in acknnw ledg NJ
the pain which he felt seeing sentiments of friend
ship, 81 Intimate and OF such ancient date. altered
count of a misunderstanding without importance.
The Ambassador Of the United States received the
frank and loyal declaration with entire coldlalily.
/ The English Press on Canadian. inneraiioR =
Annexation may probably cune AT last bur assuredy in
the meanwhile not one Of the three parties interested in
the question Is ripe for H. The pride and pejudices
OF the fNS's" "ano" are uognesuonah'y against 1t.
Let us, however suppose peaceful annexation of the
Canadas TO the Great Federal Republic and glance lis
probable results they would affect the different parties
interested II must be peaceful one brought about by
friendly negotiation. II moi, ENGLAND will assuredy
fight, aud whatever BE- the final ssue the other certain
results will be much spng of blood, and muct of moi
less han bundled millions each side of The oyer-
enls, with the conversion of Canada into battle field for
serern years. retatdng It's material prosperity for
quarter ola century.
As to England, in our humble opinion, she will be the
greatest gamer of he three by annexation She will be
relieved at once trom the heavy had of responsibility
with which she is bnrhened in her impossible at
temps, al tho distance OF 900 miles, govern wisely
atree people whom her statesmen see and Of whom
they know nothing beyond what they find recorded in
sheets OF ioolscap.-- London Examiner
roman States Notwithstanding renewed personal
Solicitations by NJ de Corcelles and Gen II IS olan his
Holiness Plus lN still refuses 10 return
The daholica scenes which have dlsgraced the Aus
tran rue have found counerpars in the Papa States
On The 3s ult, four persons were executed in the mea
dnws of St Anthony. Al Bologna
number of public func'ionares have been dismissed
by order ct the Commission of the Cardinals
The Ahae Petittli, who was wounded severely the
day after the French enry. on account cf his Repnb
llran tendencies, has been dismissed. with others,
from The situations IN the Off Of the Interior without
mnmenlis notice.
Dr. Farmi, who held place under Ross and personal
Itnd OF The Pope has been deprived of his office as H.
spctr General Of llo,pitls.
Naples The King and Pore are sill at the ryal
rala,e u5Caserta
Plus ~ vis.ted liefcuau,un on the % h. lie was