Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-07-26

MlNENI SOClALlST.
The French SocialiStS-Refatgees in Bezgiaoo-Le-
dru Roliin, ConSideram 9c.-EnglQnd moping
IN The Italian questioao-Neps from Rome-Whal
/. the Pope aeW do--Gen. Bedeau's Missoo--T la.
moriclere on The Rhire-G ermany-I Triumph of
Prussian Policy-Hungmy-- Belgium Eng
HN Politics--French Eheclions- Booonoy,e,S
Despotism- Paoudhon
/ Correspondence of the ~ Y Tribune
LONDON July 6, ls49
Messrs. Greely 3' McEzrath:
GENTLEMEN-1 have arrived at London b,, tho
way of Belgium, and shall for the present address
my correspondence to you from this citv. shall
take care that my voluntary exile does not Interfere
with the promptness or accuracy of the co,nmunica
fons which shall make to you. Nv active cor
respondence with well-nforned persons at PARIS
VIII VIII iurlnsn me with means, and beside, the time
n"a ooie io q. EilgIaho 10 Jake prominent part in
European affairs But before GIVING vou anv details
on this point would reassure the readers fo whom
you nave introduced me and show them that am
neither consplrator nor criminal worthy IF ,nv
punishment Since the extraordinary day of June
IL, no one is beyond the reach of a calumn;ops DO
nunclaton, and as to myself, who was denounced
as SOCIALIST twenty years ago. precautions 1,,oro
the more necessary, as am in the possession oftbe
secret OF all the little passions and all the base in
ulgues, OF which our propaganda is the object. and
especially since it is armed with the strenpfh IF mo-
deratlon, and has never strictly given in to anv of
the snares spread forit by the enemy. MN. Theirs
barrot and Dupn, know very well that it would he
easy 1or lhem 10 make me pass for a man of disor-
| der, when have been laboring ten wears or moro
to prevent them from destroying the Government
whose place they now so poorly fill, while on the
other hand, made every effort to induce that Cow
eminent to take the initiative in social PROGRESS ,iso
ABOVE the uanger OF revolution, and thoroughly solve
the question OF the remuneration of labor. The
very contrary is what has taken place. Socialism
has been Obliged to come to the aid of the Revo
luton, and 10 attempt to infuse into if its own sni
I'll by means OF an intimate alliance. 1t has already
done much by preparing the people to hear its
words OF organization and reverence for the Divine
Law. have been surprised in the midst of this
work by one of those circumstances which no live
man can resist and just M. Considerant has done,
as Representative of the People, have taken mart
in my capacity delegate of the Committee of tbe
Press, and member of the Social Committee. in n
public and open protest against the violation of the
Constitution. AS editor of "The Tribune of the
People, having accidentally escaped arrest at the
time when every writer found in the office was
seized, must declare myself more culpable than
the others in the things that are charged AGAINST
them. have done what | could to free them from
responsibility. now wait in readiness for anv mis-
SON. Tor whatever may appear most conducive to the
interest of the cause.
Begumis everywhere filled with the fupitives
have seen them at Brussels, at Antwerp. at Gbent
and at Ostend. Those who do not travel under y
teigned name, and who are known to have taken
part In the affair, have been requested to quit the
country, In virtue of law of expulson passed few
years since, and which empowered the Belgian oov-
eminent to send out of the country every STRANGER
whose presence mightapp to be dangerous The
position OF those who travel under fegned name is
more serious They are liable to prosecution foras-
Stunning name. The clubbis Bernard is now I'M
der arrest for this cause.
was right IN telling you in my last that all the
reports IN regard to the arrival of I.edru Ron Com
sloeranl, Rather and Boiuhot, whether in Re uun,
or England, were without foundation | have GER
tain means of knowing that neither of them has been
IN either country. Considerant, from his unknown
retreat, has just published remarkable document
entted simple explanations to my friends and con-
shtuents." This appeared in Brussels as a supnle
ment to the Debm Social newspaper 1t has been
inserted by fragments in the National But no Jour-
nal that know OF has published it entire | rejoice
that lam able to send you copy of it. You will
| no doubt translate it for The Tribune Iwould d.
rect your attention also to the protestaton of the
French refugees at London. You will perceive that
we are by no means discouraged This was few
days before my arrival.
have said that England is about to take her place
IN European affairs. The day has been fixed in the
House OF Lords tor inquiry and direct proposition
OF Lord Brougham relative to the intervention of
France IN the Roman question. The real Difficult
ties OF this affair are about to commence now that
our finances have been squandered, our soldiers
sla and our military honor seriously pledged to des
troy republic and to reestablish the papal throne
Ii France wishes to preserve her dignity she must
exercise her mediation in behalf of the liberty of the
Roman people, while, in her actual political condi.
ton, she is quite feeble against Russia Austria and
the other powers, without the support of Eng
land we are thus thrown again into the arms of
Queen Victoria, and as usual condemned to nav
for little aid with much subsection. England. by
having waited and shrewdly made use of the incom-
petence OF our statesmen, is again mistress of the
field 'i'0
Rome has decidedly asked for capitulation. #
is said that the Roman Municipality was the first to
make the advance to the French camp NOTHING is vet
known, however, but the report of the telegraphic
despatch dated Santucci, June 2, 10 O'Clock p M.
The despatch positively mentions the demand of ca
pltulaion; it announces that the ports of San Pao-
10 and OF San Pancrazio have been opened to orr
troops, and that measures have been taken for the
formal occupation of the city. There need be no
fear for the moderation of our Republican soldiers,
or their regard to discipline propriety and female
honor
A diplomatist who has arrived here from Gaeta in
forms me that the Pope has not expressed his views
with regard to the conditions of his return TO Rome
But L cannot believe that France has committed it.
self SO far without a previous agreement with the
Pope and the other authorities, since the French In
terventon was evidently concerted, appears from
adespatch OF Prince Schwarzemberg, dated April 80
The mission of General Bedeau who departed for
Rome two days before the news of the capitulation
is the subject of much discussion. We must re-
duce matters to their simple expressions 1t can
not be the intention to replace General Oudinot, on
the eve OF closing siege, whose operations could
be appreciated and its results oreseen by the Gov
eminent. General Bedeau is sent as Plenpoten-
tary for the general regulation of the affairs of TIA
ly. Perhaps, Also France anticipates the probabili-
ty OF serious dissenson with Austria and Prussia
Affairs would thus assume a grave character, and
the end OF the expedition would become important
enough to combine the functions of an armed Gene
raj with those of Minister Plenipotentiary, in an
officer who has given more pledges, and whose abb
lily is better established, than that of General Oudi
not General Bedeau is one of our Africans, most
sincerely attached to the Republic. His mission is
tbnrn Oft ho mfr