The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-30
Our French Correspondence.


Iaefies-Desire for an Emeute-The Electoral
Latc--1he PJtss-Louis Phaippe-Erplosion at
-digtTs-1Ae Pope-Meetlng Of the Princes Of
GeYmaNy-Electioas an Sipltserland-TAs Greek
DEMONSTRATION an Nos1cay-- GariJaiai and
has Memoirs, &c.
For the last six days, the greatest anxiety has
been felt all Paris, and through the whole of
France. People are asking each other, when they
meet in the street, "Well, shall we have an in
surreciion and barricades on the occasion of the
electoral law viii the Jacobins, (such is the old
and new name of the socalists,) appear in arms
IN the streets % Many political men think they
will do it, whilst several others dare say that they
will be wiser Amy how, it is certain that the
socias; party are in the greatest perplexity. Will
they resist by an enieite, by the simple opposi-
ton of the law TO the law? This alternative is
daily discussed in their meetings, well as in the
newspapers of the party, and no one can say in
advance, what side of the scales will be taken by
this great and wise party. The general opinion,
however, is, that the chiefs will not venture the
strength of their army in very doubtful war 1t
is in vain that they are Boosting of some votes Of
the army; they know very well that the French
troops fully obedient to their chiefs, and that
would be quite dangerous TO rely upon such an UNI
hutHly ucNoteuNeSs. Inc SOCIALIST
press is hesitating and the only theory of battle
published by their editors is furnished in the re-
fusal 10 pay the taxes. Upon that ground, the
socialist party are already vanqushed The refusal
TO pay the taxes is practicable in constitutional
country, where great social powers spread all
over the state; but socialism, being the negation
OF every sort Of proprety, constitutes in itself
fusal 10 pay taxes. In short, the socialists have
but one means of being consistent in themselves,
and that is, TO take their muskets. One may pro-
test against an arbitrary power, but to protest
against laws promulgated by government elected
by freedom, is an open rebellion. 1t is an insur-
recton OF the minority against the majority
know, positively that the chiefs of the party either
socialists or Montagnards, are celebrating about
the determination which is 10 be taken. The tail
Of the party would like 10 begin the riot, for they
have nothing to loose, whilst the head hesitates
and does not knew of what saint TO implore and
ask advice
The chiefs have the greatest fear of General
Changarnier, and of his ieutenants for the old
soldier has declared that, if ever the riot begins,
he will make an historical butchery Of the enemies
Of France, which will be remembered three hum
dred years hence. The government is decided to
strike a strong blow, and 10 cause the disappearance
ifpossible, of all those lamentations of civil war,
which are troubling the country. The state of
siege, the application of military laws, the execu-
ton oil the deportation, and other energetic mea-
sures, would be the immediate answer 10 the at
tacks of the anarchists. Such is the situation in
which we are-discussiDg the opportunity of civil
war. Is not this shameful : And there are people
who consider il very natural. Awful situation,
which makes every man Of sense shudder As |
told you, General Changamisr is ready for the
hight. There are in Paris, or around the capital,
$4,000 men; the provisions are plentiful, the am
munon immense, and everything is ready to ex-
hngash the movement on the very day il may be-
Ein, IN order 10 prevent the departments TO rise
also against the government. Nevertheless, they
would allow the encue TO take development, so as
TO furnish the motive of the immediate execution OF
the state Of SIEGE not only of Paris but also of the
whole Of France The first act OF that regime do
satrc would also be the Introduction of the freedom
Of the press and Of individual liberty.
Such is the state of things at the present
hour. The electoral law will be presented to the
National Assembly, either tomorrow or Saturday,
and then we shall be on the qui rtw IL is possible
that my neXtlctor viii contain very important news
from Paris. The prospect Of the Electoral law is
very doubtful as yet Many members are opposedt 10
n, and among them may mention Messrs Napo-
leon Jerome Bonap2rte and Pierre Bonaparte, who
have published in the cred newspapers. a protes-
taton against the law, which they call violation of
the constitution.
The Toir du Pcurlc, the Republiqs, and the
Estafcffc, three ultra socialist newspapers, have
been put, by an order of the government, already
hcTs Ge combat. Several violent articles, published
for the last six days in their columns, have caused
the retiring Of The breyet printer, NJ Boule, who
was their publisher The seals OF the government
were put ON the establishment Of this gentleman,
and the affair IL now in stdtu quo.
Whilst the capital Is thus IN such state OF fer
ment, the departments organize their small insur-
Tections. Al Sedan tumult took place, on ac-
count Of the electoral law; and at the Creusat,
Department Of Sa6ne Fl Loire.) the workmen en-
pIoycd in the foundres have abandoned their
af(lIcTs. The PTocuror Of the republic thought
proper 10 make few arrests, for examples; but as
soon as this was known, the entire troupe OF the
ourtiers rushed 20 the rescue OF their comrades,
and delivered them. General Neutral went TO the
Crtusai with two squadrons OF lancers and two
batialions Of nfiniry, and peace was partially
stored. We have received tho last news nom the
CTeusaf, which IL quite favorable. The curriers'
have resumed their work Louis Napoleon has
gone TO Fontainc blcau, where he will spend one
or two weeks 20 revise the projects OF France, OF
which most are 10 be renovated.
The news Of the death Of Louis Philippe, our
sx-bng. was spread yesterday in the National As
rcmby. but has been contradcicd this morning
All we know about him is relative to the great
question IF the unison of the two families OF Bour-
hons The old king, whose health has become
yeTy bad, makes every effort 20 bring about COM
Ilcte reconciliation between the members Of his
family and the representatives Of the 5TGHcs dintc.
the Count q Chamhofd. 10 IA said that the Duchess
dOrlcsns, who was, before her arrival at Clare
mont, much opposed TO any arrangement, has hnal.
~ been moved by the reasons Of the old King. aud
will consent 90 al which will he decided. The
friends Of The house d'OrlCans seem % be pcrsua-
ded that this fusion Of parties will soon be dec-
dcd, aud that none Of the sons al Louis Philippe
will refuse 10 sanction IT, Here / must say that
the exile Of Clarcmont has often said that France
would make a long halt in lis present situation.
and that they would use the system oi republican
o fc.csiuhlish order IN France, and to render It
durable for The future.
Tie news received from Algers is not Of very
favorable Kind. First, they mention the explosion
cf mine loaded with $500 Kilograms OF powder,
~ the quarry from which are taken the stone enl-
ployed Ia The construction Of the font Instead Of
blasting. as usual, the explosion took place hon-
zontaily. and bowed up part OF the mountain upon
which was an immense number Of spectators
About Thirty persons have been either killed or
dangerously wounded, and among them arc num-
bered many distinguished individuals. whose loss
is much regretted. This event took place on the
fourth 81 May. and prevented the celebration OF
The festival anniversary q the republic. The other
bad news IS, that Of the great number Of Arabians
al Morocco congreqating near the frontiers, and
threatening the French dominions. large body
Of our troops have len Tlemccn and other oitadcs,
10 meet the enemy.
The last despatch from Italy does not contain
much intelligence. The Pope is quietly establish /
ed at Rome, recognizing his house, scttling many
questions which had been lef open dcring hia long
absence. General Paraguay d'tiiliiers has termi-
mated his mission. lie took, at the last accounts,
his congo from the Pope. and was to leave soon ia
company with Cardinal Dupont. His Holiness