The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-09-15
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well represented in the antagonistcal letters OF two
correspondents of the Courier DIES Etats Unis, one
Of whom, M. Gailiardet watches the progress of
affairs from point Of view favorable to the gov
eminent, while the other sees in every movement
of the President and his supporters conspiracy
hostile to the perpetuity of the republic. Accord
ing to the former, the incessant suspicious and
cusations Of the alarmists charge Of medi-
tated coup Falkland the idea, 40 sedulously ncul-
Gated that the late tour of President Bonaparte in
the provinces has been for the purpose of preparing
the way for an imperial dynasty--are unfounded
and chimerical. And, notwithstanding these sin
lister prophecies, the economical and industrial
prospects of France are steadily improving, the
commercial statistics abundantly prove.
On the other hand, the republican correspond
ent' discovers an imperial plot at every turn ''Is
it possible" he asks, "that more miserable part
than that which M. Louis Bonaparte is now play
ing could be exhibited? What would he be---this
M. Louis without the republic? An
outlaw, maniac; the actor in two abortivc
pades; the volunteer constable of the city of Lon
doni The republic, seduced by the name of his
uncle--by the grandeur of those souvenirs which
make part of the poesy of the naton-pardons
every thing to this conspirator 1t brings him back
from exile; it shows him preference over citizens
who could boast sui stantia services; it credits his
fair pretences and To- the first thought of this un-
worthy favorite is to resume his habits of conspi
racy, and to plot the ruin of that republic to which
he owes every thing! Not content with allying
himself intimately with all the enemies of Democ-
racy--with dshonoring France, in Italy, by an
expedition without precedent in our annals-he
pushes his impotence even to the scrupulous omis-
sion of the word republic from all his commune
cations. He comes-he, twice conspirator-to
preach TO respect for the laws, and seems, by
unaffected eulogium upon stability, to say to his
hearers: That all you need is order, peace, indus
try; but, such as am, can effect nothing what
ever for you. Make me emperor, and then, indeed,
may be able to achieve something for your ben
eftv"
1t cannot be denied that M. Bonaparte has been
very chsry, both in word and deed of his pledges of
attachment to the republic. But we see no present
indications Of his conspiring against it. He ex-
pressly discaims all such ambitious designs. If a
coup etat is to be attempted, the Socialists and dis
organizers must prepare the way for it by another
emeute. All the damage that the republic has thus
far received in the estimation of good citizens, is
due TO the violent and unconstitutional attempts of
these philosophers, protesting, they do, mo-
nopoly of zeal in favor of popular rights Who can
doubt that if there had been outbreak, after the
expulsion of Louis Phlippe-if affairs had been suf
fered to move on in their constitutional channel.
and if universal suffrage had alone been looked to
for redress of grievances-the great body Of the
influential of France would have had their
faith in republican institutions confirmed, and
would have utterly annihilated the hopes of the
Legitimsts and Imperialists, whose surest agents
are now the social revolutionists9
"You wish to change tho prin,ordial laws of ma
h,ttv, psatA he E.l In
these philosophers, recent occasion, in the As
sembly-'1 say to you, that until you change the
course of passions and Of rivers-until you change
the coniguration of the globe, you can effect no
thing On our side take the globe as il is-we
take the passions they actually are-we seek TO
ameliorate, but we have not the presumption to try
TO elevate ourselves 10 the sublime function of the
Creator; and this il why believe that are in
the right-that we are the true defenders Of the
cause Of humanity" Although quote De Fall
louX, well that he is not 10 be classed
among the staunch friends of the Republic.
At the last accounts from Paris a change of min
istry seemed inevitable. The whole anti republi-
can coalition was bent upon the removal from the
cabinet OF Dufaure, Passy, and De Tocqueville
Duiaure, as n member of the Cercis Consfitutionnei
has spoken words of faith in the republic and is
doubt sincere in his wish TO maintain il. Passy il
disposed 10 go with Dufaure; and De Tocquevie ID
in favor Of redeeming the bunder of Roman inter
venton by securing TO that people free institutions
whatever Austria and the Pope may say TO the con-
trary. In the mean time, Lamorciere, the new
French Ambassador 10 Russia, Is cheek by jowl
with the Gar, joining in III Drums at the victories
over the Hungarians- Louis Bonaparte is seek
ing the daughter Of king for bis wife.
Fnom CHAcpys JAMAICA. AND THE SPANIsH
MAH.--The steamer Midway came 10 Jamaica
on her return voyage, on the day after the arrival
Of the Empire City The colonial assembly tc
convene the 9Th, and the subject Of its debates
to be the contest between the Governor and tb,
House.
The Midway left Santa Martha on the 10Th An.
gust, Grey Town ON the 25th, Chagres on the 2sth
and Carthsgcns the 3lst She had on freight for
Jsmsics 20 the amount Of S36,576; for Havana
81, 800; and for England, 500 sos.
The cholera had extended 10 Santa Martha, the
average mortality being fifteen persons per day az
10 the 18th, when the epidemic assumed a mder
character the number Of deaths decreasing 10 tire,
per day.
Great excitement prevailed at Grey Town in
consequence of the threatening attack the town
by General Munoz, for the purpose Of re-boistine
the Ncsrsgusn flag. Intercourse from the interior
had been stopped by the Niosrsguans.
The Pacific steamer Chill arrived on the Path ut
at Panama, with thirteen passengers and S6l5,OOt
on freight. The English bark John Hutchins, iet
days from Hartlepoo, with Goals, arrived on the
22d ult
The city Of Catthsgens was free from cholera
Three thousand persons had died
hsTos-PLAor RroTs.-The trial Of the persons in
dictcd rs being concerned in the Aston place riots
on the 10th Of May last, commenced in New Yorl
on the 18th instant Their names were Edward "
c. Judson, Thomas Bennett, James Matthews
Alex Hosack, Daniel A. Adrians George Doug
lsss, John Norris, Hugh Mclaughlin, Tboma
Green. and James O'Neil. An unsuccessful at
tempt was made on the part Of Mr.. Judson to po-t
pone the trial, and that the charge against hin
might be decided separately. The court tber
proceeded 10 empannel jury, but at the hour o
adjournment not one member had been obtained, i,
consequence of the many challenges.
Accounts from Syracuse, Of the date Of septem
Der H. represent the Syracuse fair as attractive il
the highest degree. The weather was unusually
attractive, and an immense crowd was collected