Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE a
STEAMSHIP AMERICA.
Eleven Days Batter fnteiii izencc.
Louis NAPOLEuN,s ACCESSION TO THE
Presidency.
His INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
FRANCE IN A TRANQUIL STATE.
CHOLERA IN ENGLAND.
POPE Plus STILL IN EXILE.
AFFAIRS OF ITALY.
AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY.

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The steamship American arrived this morn.
ing from Liverpool, whence she sailed on the
solh ult. The following is digest of her
news.
ENGLAND.
We regret TO state that the Cholera still
prevails over the metropolis. In the provinces
il has not made any considerable progress,
but in Scotland it seems TO come with very
alarming results.
The Presidents message was read here
with great intesest, particularly that portion
of ii relating 10 the gold of California
The interest felt for the position Of the
Pope continues predominant His Holiness
still remains at Gueta from which point all
kinds of inh igues aud negotiations have
sprung up, comforting great activity on this
formerly unknown spot. The Provisional
Government a, Rome, concluded by the vote
of the upper Chamber, has endeavourcd by
every means in it power to induce the Pope
to return TO the holy city. This he refuses,
except on condition of dssolving the Cham
bers, disbanding the National Guard, and
suppressiug the journals, which conditions
only show that His Holiness has no real in
ten,ion to rciurn at present TO the Quirina.
FRANCE.
PARIS, Wednesday, Dec Goth.
The ceremony of proclaiming the Presi-
dent took place this day in the National AS
sembly. NJ. Marrast in loud voice, though
somewhat broken by emotion, declared Louis
Napoleon President of the Republic, one and
indivisble, from that day to the second Sun
day Of May 1852, and invited the new Presi-
dent TO come forward and take the oa,hs re-
qured by the Constitution.
Louis Napoleon advanced TO the Tribune,
and was sworn to remain tatful TO the Re-
pubic and forward It's interests in all respects
He then read the following address to the
Chamber in firm voice.
epublicans--The suflrages of
the nation and the oath | have Just taken,
trace out to me my future conduct. ! shall
follow it as man of honor !: | shall not attempt
to change, by illegal means, what all France
has established. Between you and me, ciii.
zens and representatives, there cannot be any
real difference of opinion; our wishes and
desires are the same I wish, like you, to
place society on true basis, 10 strengthen
Democratic institutions, and TO alleviate the
nurseries of that generous and in,clligen,
people, which has just given me snch strik.
ing proofs Of its confidence. The majority
have obtained, not only penetraies me with
gratitude, but will give 10 the new govern
ment that moral force, without which, there
is no authority. With peace and order, oul
country can again improve, can cure it
wounds, and bring back the men that have
been mised and calm down every passion
Animated by a sincere spiri, of Cancellation
have called around me capable and patrio
tic men, who are ready TO devote themseve,
with you TO the application of the Consttu
tion, the improvement of the laws and the
glory of the Republic, As Republican 60
vernment coming into power, we owe deb
of thanks to its predecessors, where the de
poste of its authority is handed over TO it in
tact and in particular, owe it to Genera
Cavaignac to say that his conduct has beer
worthy Of the generosity of his character
and that sentiment OF duty which is the frs
quality OF a statesman. (Hear, hear)
We have, citizen Representatives, gran,
mission TO fulfil. We have TO found Re
public in which the interest of all shall b
guarded by just and firm government,
which shall be animared by a sincere desir
of progress, without being reac,ionary or Eu
topian. Let US be the men OF the country
not the men of a party, and with the aid @
God, we will a, least DO good if we canno
achieve great things.
After the President had concluded thi
brief speech, he advanced towards Cavaia
nae, and rendered him his hand. This move
ment surprised the General, bu, delighted tn
Assembly. Cayaisnac shortly responded an
shook hands cordially with The President, a
mid marks of the most uneguiyocal satisfae
tion from all sides.