The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-06
New YORK, 4th of July.

The present anniversary of our National indie
pendence is celebrated only partially by our citizens
to-day The cholera which has fastened itselfupon
us, admonshes to beware Of fatigue, excitement,
and convivality We have perhaps, therefore,
more time to reflect upon the blessings we have en-
ourselves and our country, than if gave ourseve,
up TO unrestrained merriment. We learn this morn.
ing that the President proposes National fast-s
measure which meets with the appreciation of all
rejecting minds.
A very mastery exposition of the affairs of the
Roman republic appears this morning in the Tri-
bune, from the pen of Mr.. Dana 1t is conclusive
on the subject Of the treachery and bad faith oil
Louis Napoleon and his ministry. A deep and
damning project appears to be on foot to make the
French republic something else than it is. When
ever the President goes out in public he is sauted
with the cry of Vive l'Empereur and no censure
follows. The restoration of the Pope, ard, which is
much more to be feared the rule Of priests the ty-
ranny of espionage, and dungeons, the sway of un-
checked lust, and foul corruption, to be con-
irmed by republican armies, in order that nephew
may attain the rank of an uncle. 1t is impossible
that so mean purpose can be accomplished at such
dreadful cost am not surprised, when the
French see how they are constantly entrapped by
their rulers, that they should rush into desperate
extreme, and swear to have no rule at all.
One of our last novelties is the proposition to i'm
port camels from the East, in order to employ them
in the overland journeys to California. The origi-
nator of this scheme is Mr.. Weber, who is the
author of many tales and narratives connected with
Texan life, and was connected with the American
Magazine. His expedition TO the ella appears to
be abandoned and he is now endeavoring to get up
a company to import camels from Mogadore, which
shall cross our great southwestern plains in cara
vans
Humboldt, in his personal narrative speaks of a
similar attempt which was made some years ago by
one of the Central American States and he seemed
to think the use of camels there would become
general. An annual importation of these animals
was made for some time; but as recent travellers
afford us no further information on the subject,
am inclined TO think the project has been given up
The practical difficulties in the way are the cost of
the animal, the great number Of ships that would be
required TO bring out the necessary quantity, the
risk of sea voyage, and the change of climate In
short, while we might desire see the camel intro
duced into our trans Mississippan countries, we
doubt whether we shall ever see il done
The reception of Father Mathew has been
leading topic Of the day. This amiable and unpre-
tending man appears quite confused by the homage
paid him. Very few Catholic priests consort with
him yet. At the Tabernacle the other night, Pro-
testant cergymen offered up prayers on the occa-
sion Of his presence, and went through the ceremo-
MES incidental to the meeting in the regular Pres
byterian style. Father Mathew, however. has n
dispensatlon from the Pope, which absolyes him
from all personal accountability to his religious s,
perIors and can, therefore, associate with PROTEST.
ants even on solemn occasions Ii is a curious fact
that all his pecuniary embarrassments arose from
the purchase Of temperance medals, and stationery
for pledge sgners