Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-01-18
foreign Nous.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Lo"f' .v'apoSeon s,rooIaf,sed Ppcsiaens or
From the Boston Atlas, Jan. 10.


From the Boston AtIas Jan. 49,
The British Mail Steamer America arrived at
TINS port early yesterday morning. She reached
her wharf at East Boston about &, A. NJ. having
made her passage in the short space of less than
thirteen days.
with the exception of the intelligence from
France, the news she brings is no, of much i'm.
portance or interest. The political state or
things elsewhere seems to be in nearly the same
condition as at previous dates We have there.
fore devoted to the French Republic and its new
Government, a large share of the space allotted
to foreign news.
From England, the intelligence is devoid of
interest. The cholera still remains in London,
In the provinces 1t has not made any very con-
siderable progress, but in Scotland it RACES with
alarming results. In London, the fatal cases
were tlhrly-one, against twenty mine the prev-
Gus week, whilst two weeks preceding, the
weekly return was sixly.fve. The returns from
the provinces are daily about ten or twelve
Scotland swels the melancholy table. The cas-
es in Scotland have been no fewer than 1912,
whereof 1886 have pershed. Whilst London
furnishes on WEDNESDAY but four new cases,
.wo only OF which had proved fatal, and the prov
lnces eleven cases, seven Of which had terniina-
ted in death, Scotland exhibits one hundred and
thrly-seven new cases, seventy. three of which
had been fatal. Glasgow, Dumlries, MAXWELL
town, and Edinburgh and its vicinity, seem to be
the chief seats of the disease.
Ireland continues in q stale of political re-
pose.
1t continues very remarkable feature of the
Bank of England returns, that the stock Of bull
lion gues on increasing, in spite of the very great
and steady demand fro the continent for all the
parcels OF silver which arrive The stock of
bullion has nearly reached fifteen millions, willis,
the circulation has declined 10 about S l6 535 us,
exclusive of about million of bank post bills
The unemployed reserve of coin and notes ex-
ceeds twelve millions. The funds have risen
very considerably, and so far every thing gives
hope for return Of prosperity with the new
year.
FRANCE.-.Notlondl assembly announcement OF
The Election -.4doreSS OF The President.
The proceedings OF the Goth were OF so impor
iant character that we give them u.ore space
than usual.
Al half past three o'clock, NJ. Marrast, Presi-
dent, took the Clair. The Assembly was ex.
tremey numerous, and animated groups were to
be seen here and there, through the hail. Prince
Louis Napoleon was not present at the opening
of the sitting, but his cousin, Jerome Bonaparte,
occupied his seat. The public galleries were
crowded. In one OF them we remarked the
| Princess Mathiue, sister of Jerome, and next 10
! her NJ. Emile de Grardin.
The Committee charged with examining the
electoral returns for the Presidency not having
yet Completed It's task, desuItory discussion
opened on proposition Of NJ. Rambuurg, to re-
sclnd the contract concluded with the Moniteur
tor the publication Of It's proceedings but the
discussion was interrupted at four O'clock, when
the members of the COMMITTEE were ushered in.
The President then called to the tribune NJ.
Wadeck Rosseau, reporter Of the committee
Nj. Rousseau began by reminding the Assem-
oily that, being itself elected by universal SUIT.
rage, 1t had wished that the President of the
Republic should derive bis powers from the
same source, and receive the baptism of power
from the same hands. The people had respond.
ed TO That appeal. Nothing could exceed the
dignity evlnced by the people on the occasion
and Europe would admire that grand and mar
nlticent spectacle, and the calmness and freedom
which had presided at the election Not les:
Than |,339OUO citizens had deposited their vote:
III the electoral urns. The elect belonged TO M
party. There was no victory, no defeats NJ
conquerors, no vanquished. After so calm, reIh
gious and patriotic u manifestation, no man could
presume to substitute the will OF few for the
will of all.
~ the number of the votes and the regularity
OF the operation, NJ. Lonls Napoleon was the
really eject oil the nation, and the Assembly had
ohiy 10 order that the executive power be trans
terrcd to his hands. After paying tribute of
praise aud gratitude 10 General Cavapnac.
which was ratified by the loud accamatlons of
The Assembly, VI. RousseauX concluded by cal
ing upon 1t 10 proclaim the President, and ex-
canned, Have confidence; God protects
France"
General Cavaignac having then assembled the
tribune said, :" have The honor Of informing the
National Assembly that the members of the cab
met have just sent the their collective resgna-
ton, and now come forward to surrender the
powers with which 1t had invested me- Youwlll
understand, better than | can express the senti.
ments Of gratitude which the recollection of the
Confidence placed in me by the Assembly. and
OF ITS kindness for me, will leave in my heart"
This short address was received with deafen-
lug cries Of :" Vive la kepubllque."
NJ. Marrast then rose and SAID
% In The name OF the French People,
"Whereas, Citlzen Charles Louis NAPOLEON
Bonaparte, born IN Paris possessing al the quail
lficatons of eligibility required by the 44th arti-
Gle OF the constitution f: whereas the ballot gave
hun the absolute ma orty of suffrages for the
Presidency; by virtue Of the powers conferred
on the Assembly by the 47lh and 18th articles of
The Constitution, proclaim him President of the
French Republic from this day until the second
sunday of May, 1852, and now invite him TO
ascend the tribune aud take the oath required by
the Constitution"
NJ. Louis Napoleon, who was seated near NJ. .
Odlon Barrot, then rose and advanced towards
the tribune. lie was dressed in black on his
eL breust W as u crochet set with diamonds, aud
under his coat he wore the Grand Gordon of the
Legion OF Honor. Having mounted the tribune,
the President read TO him the oath of fidelity to
the Republic, to which NJ Louis Napoleon re-
Piled, "Je lie jWe." lie then asked leave TO ad-
dress few words to the Assembly,
THE ADDRESS.
The following is the address read to the Ma
tional Assembly, by the President OF the Repub-
tic, after taking the oath:
"Citlzen Representatives, suifrages of
the nation and the oath have Just taken, trace
out for me my future conduct | shall follow 1t
as man oil honor. shall regard as enemies of
our country all those who shall attempt to change
by illegal means what all France has establish
ed. tllearl Between you and me, citizen rep
resentallyes, there cannot be any real difference
of opinion. Our ishes-our desires are the
same. wish, like you, to place society on lis
true basis 10 strengthen democratic institutions,