Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-09-25


man: he never could have died for prin
ciple; and the arts of intrigue were more
acceptable to him than straight forward
course He was a brave man, as his
conduct at Jemappes. and his GOODNESS
during many attempts to asSassinate MN
prove In his domestic relations he was
kind. affectionate and of simple habits
Prosperity did not intoxicate. nor ADVERSE
~ depress him; but he bore both with the
calmness of an equal and disciplined
mind
As King Of the French he was not with
out patriotism-he did much TO adorn
Paris. and enrich the public galleries; and
IN his endeavors TO preserve peace. he was
governed as much by the interests Of his
native land as by his own But his am
bition was TO perpetuate his dynasty. and
for this he sacrificed honor, the good Of
his people. and. events proved. his
family interests and his own life. Had
Louis Philippe honestly carried out the
promise, made when he assembled the
throne, he might to this day have been
living. and living as Hing of the French.
II IS true his path was surrounded by
difficulties. But straight forward course
might have remo:eG these. while a circuit
Gus and treacherOus one was sure. facts
have proved. to increase them. If Louis
Philippe had regarded the true interests
Of his people. he would. even if he had
fallen a victim to revolution. have earned
the applause Of posterity: but having con-
suited his own selfish advancement. and
broken the most solemn pledges in doing
so. his name can never be reg arded with
reverence. or even respect.
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ly:
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ouph nolitical rra,,;va+ion- ord ~--~~-
county will be sure to have a good press
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ing his brains 10 discover the source of
his next meal cannot be expected to set
the nearest river on fire by the burning
eloquence of his editorials, nor to exter-
inmate his political opponents. to promote
the asprat;o ns Of a friend who cannot
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phia or Baltimore. Let an editor have
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