Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06
LOUIS NAPOLEON.

LOUIS NAPOLEON.
1t is difficult to understand the course of the Pre-
sident of France, and to gather his intentions. At
the city of Tours, he disclamed, very positively
the imputation that he meditatng coup detail
or an attemptto change the government. The NIoni.
teur soon afterwards, officially repudiated the idea
But, at Ham, the scene of his former Imprisonment
Louis Napoleon, in speech of very transparent in
sincerity, gave the world some to think that
he had at heart the project of perpetuating, in his
own person. a strong arbitrary government. He
then made strange acknowledgment of the Justice
of his punishment, and limited that all revoutonists
should be similarly treated. In this he reminded us
OF certain Democratic gentlemen in our own Repub-
lie, who are most strenuous advocates of rotation
in office until they themselves get in, when they
forthwith become the stoutest opponents of what
they call prescription.
The papers brought by the Caledonia contain two
other speeches of the now anti-revolution Pres-
dent OF France. One of these was delivered at
Rouen, where he cordially received, and toasted
in these rather significant words
"To Napoleon to his nephew, who is also called to be
the saviour of France and of civilization and who well
Iustlles the hopes OF the country"
The President replied as follows:
"GENTLEMEN-The more visit the principal towns of
France the stronger my conviction that the country pos
sesses all the elements OF public prosperity What is it
therefore, whichnow prevents prosperity from develop
nag itself and bearing its fruits Allow me to tell you-t
ls that the leading characteristic of our epoch ia to allow
ourselves be seduced by chmeras instead of attaching
ourselves to the reality expressed the same sentiments
IN my Message The more evident the evils OF society
are, the more inclined certain minds to throw them
selves into the mysticism of theories But in reality what
required 1t IS not to say, Adore what you have de-
sroyed, and destroy what you have adoed for many
centuries The question IS to give society calm
and more stability; and as has been said by man whom
France eseems and whom you all love here NJ Theirs
tapprobauon'Ihe true genius OF epoch consists in
simple good sense tcheers) 1t is more particularly in
this hne city that good sense prevails and that
owe the unanimy your sufrages the 10th OF Decem
her, tor gentlemen, you rightly Judged in thinking that
the nephew OF the man who did everything place So
ciety on its natural basis could have idea OF
throwing that society the vague reign OF theories
thus gentlemen, am happy be able to thank you for
the lSo,ooo votes which you gave me-"
These marked references to the example of the
great Napoleon seem to have meaning; but his ne
phew possesses too little Of that in which NJ Theirs
says the true genius of the epoch consists, ever to
become successful usurper.
The people of Rouen shouted '.Viue NapoAeou ~
as lie wished them to d. but the more republican
citizens OF hagre cried Vice la Republique, I" and
Iioe la Consolation" The. Mayor of that city,
M Berth, in his welcome, gave a very happy turn
to the Presidents sentiment that France had had
enough of revolutions
ITO drink, the said to the health Of the President is at
once to express desire Tor his happiness and glory and
also tor the happiness of the country Your Manifesto
your writings, Monsieur lie President show
that you comprehend that dpohs end IN view and
nose VINO govern the happiness OF those who GO
.efned You say with US, 'Asse9 de resolutions p
France has, Tor 20 years and more made political expe
rments which exhaust and demoraze her 1t is time Tor
hp he lGSt Of
Kepubllelas arrived for the country. Elder brother OF
European states the country has attained its political
aof,y II ieels strong enough to govern ITSELF and the
epuoic mas therefore, the reason OF existence In the
actual state OF France the force OF its political scent-
nc agricultural, manufacturing, and commercial genius
the nation has the greatest need for fastening but with
prudence all the and regular DEVELOPMENTS
contained III the Constitution These DEVELOPMENTS can
only result from order and obedience to the laws We
nave seen with happiness Monsieur lie President that your
hrm will was to maintain the one by nsurng the other
we cannot doubt that your high influence will give to
your Government very active impulsaon all these
developments gu have guaranteed to that nsurrec-
mons have no chance of success We hope so You
VIII not suffer either that any political party should
tempt an Impossible dynashc instruction Be the first
regular founder OF the French Republic Let the love Of
France be your crown and your glory will be immortal
nal. Long live the President OF the Republic"
The President is represented to have manifested
some disappointment at this speech He made, at
least, very brief response:
iSSet eAceeuihgly,g entelnen The remalked) not be-
ing able to thank you could wish for your kind recep-
ton Permit me, in few words, propose toast The
town OF Have and the prosperity OF commerce. The
population OF this town will be convinced every day
and more that there prosperity for commerce without
order and stability No. without order and stability there
can be no public prosperity. Gentlemen drink to the
town OF Havre"
II France will only act upon M. Bern's senti-
ment that it is time for her TO STOP she may yet
realize the benefits of free institutions But what
with Socialism, Legitimitism, Bonapartisn and
all other isms, it seems almost vain hope for such
all issue to her revolution.