Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

PROCLAMATION OF PRESIDENT GER
emohy was to have taken place on Thurs
day, the 2lst ult., bu, was accomplished
somewhat suddenly on Wednesday the
authorities, 1t is said, were warned that there
would be Bonapartist demonstration on
Wednesday, and therefore changed the dav.
Gen. Changarnier, at the head of brilliant
staff, and numbers of troops, were in the
neighborhood of the Assembly. At four
the Secretary of the Electoral Commission
read formal report announcing that by an
absolute majority Citizen Louis NAPOLEON
Bonaparte had been duly nominated Presi-
dent of the Republic. The report conclu>
ded with an eulogium on the government.
which had so well conducted this affair to
happy conclusion. loud cheers.) Gen.
Cavalgnac then rose amidst deep marks of
attention, and in a firm voice, said 81
come here to inform you that | have Just
received the collective resignation of the
ministry!
Il have also TO state that now remit
into your hands ny office of President to
the Council, which you were pleased to
confide TO me. The Assembly will COM
prehend, much better than | can express,
the gratitude that feel for the support and
kindness that were testified to me the whole
Ferod that exercised the power commits
ted 10 my hands," The greatest enhusi-
asm was manifested by the Assembly, who
cheered the gallant general all the way to
the seat which he took on the left of the
house among the moderate republicans
The president of the Assembly then put the
report 10 the house for its adoption, when il
was adopted, the whole Assembly rising
with the exception of few on the extreme
left. The president then, IN the name of
the French people. before God and in the
presence of the National Assembly, called
on him to ascend the tribune and take the
oath. On this NJ. Louis Napoleon Bona
parte rose. He wore a crochet set with
diamonds and the grand Gordon of the Lee
gon of Honor. Having taken the paths as
prescribed by the constitution. raising his
right hand and saying "Je ie iure," q swear
it, he proceeded TO read an address, which
appeared in our paper yesterday.
Loud cheers and cries of "Vive la Re-
publlquc!' followed this speech, which was
renewed as Louis Napoleon went to the
seat of Gen. Cavaignac, and shook him by
the hand. He then left the house. accom-.
panied by Odillon Barrot. NJ. Marast an
nounced hat NJ. OdiIIon Barrot was charg-
ed with the formation of the new Cabinet.
which would be communicated by mes
sage to the Assembly. Nj. Marast then
called on the Assembly with great GOODNESS
to resume the order of the day, but the cries
of adjournment became so great that he pro-
nounced the Assembly adjourned. The
suddenness of the resolution TO proclaim
the President before all the returns acre
had, excited the greatest surprise.
On Wednesday, the goth inst, the proc.
lamation of the election of President took
place in the National Assembly. M. Mar
rest, in a loud voice, though somewhat bro
ken by emotion, declared Louis Napoleon
to be the President of the French Republic,
democratic, one and ind!visible" from that
day to the second Sunday in May, 1852
and invited the new President to come for
ward and take the oath required by the con-
stitution.
Louis Napoleon advanced TO tie tribune
and swore to remain faithful to the republic
and its interests He then read the follow
ing address to the chamber in firm voice:
Citizen Republicans
"The suffrage Of the nation and the oath
| have Just taken, trace out for me my fu-
ture conduct. shall follow it as man of
honor. | shall regard as enemies of my
country all those who shall attempt to change
BY illegal means, what all France has estab-
lished. Between You and me, Citizen Rep
resentatives, there cannot be any real diff
terence of opinion. Our wishes, our de-
sircs are the same. | wish, like you, to
place society on its true basis to strength
en- democratic institutions, and 10 alleviate
the miseres OF that generous and Intelligent
people which have just given me such a
striking proof Of its confidence.
"The majority which have obtained not
only penetrates me with gratitude, but it
will give TO the new government that moral
force without which there is no authority.
With peace and order our country can again
improve-can cure It's wounds-bring back
the mon that have been misled-and calm
down passions.
Animated by a sincere spirit Of concilia-
ton | have called around me capable and
patriotic men who, in spite of the diversity
of their political origin, are ready TO devote
themselves, with you, to the application of
the constitution. the improvement ofthe laws,
and the glory of the republic. A govern
ment coming into power owes debt of
thanks to its predecessors.
When the deposit of its authority is hand
cd over TO it intact, and in particular owe
il 10 Gen. Cavaignac to say that his conduct
is worthy of the generosity of his character,
and that sentiment of duty which is the first
quality OF statesman. Hear, hear.)
We have. CITIZEN Representatives. grand
mission to iulfIl--lo found a Republic in
the interest Of all. and quiet and firm gov
eminent which shall be animated by sin
cere desire Of progress without being either
re dictionary or Utopian. Lett be The men
of the country, moi the men of part, and
with the aid CT God we will at least do good
If We cannot achieve great things.