The New York herald., 1850-05-24
Our Paris Correspondence.


The Nao Ministry-Ihe Seat of GoNrnment-
The Pope, and has Secretary Of State, and a New
Bamk-Gamamy-R -Rumred Project of Hsurec-
tiom-Ths Electoral Lar-The Futme.
The result of the election of the Department of
the Seine, was proclaimed on Thursday last, I'd
inst, at the Hotel de Vile, in the ordinary mode,
but the people there were not numerous. The
socialists, satisfied with their great triumph, had
thought il prudent to abstain from any public de-
monstraton. The government spared no means to
augment the chances of its candidate, M. Lecero
These means, which were against the socialist
party, were so extravagant, that one would have
supposed that M. earlier, although he fought for
the party of the union electorate, against the elec
ton of M. Eugene Sue, had only the design to see
it succeed, in order TO force those who were still
hesiatng, to throw themselves in its ranks by fear
OF socialism. But he has failed, as you see.
The Department of the ISeine ct Loire has met,
also, with socialist success in its elections. You
remember that the National Assembly had annulled
the previous election, under several pretexts. In
spite of this, which had been caused by the poll
teal opinions of the elected candidates. they have
been again nominated and elected, and thus the
government, which had been the instgator of that
measure, has, as We say in French, cyache en- FAR,
and ncthing else. Messrs Nader de Montjean,
Esqulros, Charassn, Dain, Hennequin, and Cal
favrn, have already taken their seats in the very
midst Of the Mountain, making, with Nj. Eugene
Sue, six new socialist representatives. strong ad-
dltIon TO the ultrarepublican side of the chamber.
M sue took his seat yesterday in the Assembly.
The object of this socialist coalition against the
Elysee, Is to show that its attempts at changing
the republican form of government are the greatest
fear Of the socialists Why Because the party
knows very well that, with another form of govern
meni, there would instantly be made laws which
would surely cause its ruin.
In spite of these movements the ministry of Louis
Napoleon has thought il indispensable to present to
the National Assembly project, in order TO reform
the electoral system now in practice Preliminary
meetings have taken place for the last three days,
and after several speeches made Messrs Mole,
Theirs, Berger, de Montalambert, de Vatismenil,
de la Rochejaquelein, and others, it was decided
with unanimity, that they would vote in accord
ance with the immediate urgency of the case.
Undoubtedly, as the point dc Uue OF the govern
ment, that law will be just and unavoidable; but,
according TO the republican opinion, is an attempt
against the constitution, and one can tell what
will be the result of its promulgation, in case il
should be voted by the National Assembly. To
deny TO many of the citizens of country to vote,
when the time has arrived to do it-toprevent them
from choosing their delegates TO the Assembly of
the nation, and TO have their opinion triumphant, by
legal ballOting, is anti-repubcan, and of course,
IL cannot succeed without overturning the form of
our present government. IL is well known that
France is tar from being republican country-we
are not born TO live under such system. Our
manners, our habits, our necessities of life are al
be necessary 10 make an appeal TO the nation, and
TO decide whether we must change, or remain as
we are. Ii would be the wsest thing TO do. Ii
would, perhaps, avoid much bloodshed.
In the present condition of affairs, the restriction
of the universal suffrage is of doubtful success
Take, for instance, the last election, at which the
government made more than twenty-five thousand
erasures in the department Of the Seine alone. The
object was to prevent many friends or emssares
TO take part in the voting. As for the National
Assembly, IT is very uncertain whether its mem
bers will have majority to adopt the laws. The
law against the mayors has been again repused
well as that for the translation of the Polytech-
mic school out of Paris, which was presented the
other day. Therefore, fear, that the ministry of
Louis Napoleon will be once more defeated.
A very curious fact to be mentioned, is, that M.
Duper the Speaker of the National Assembly, has
demanded and obrained congts, under the pretext
OF his health and he has left Paris for the depart
ment Of La Nievre. How is il that nj. Dupier is
deserving his post under such grave and difficult
circumstances Would he moi like to be present
when the law is presented ls i that he has no
confidence in the success Of such a proceeding
Well, time will enlighten us all. M. Baroche is
the author Of the new law, and IL appears that
when he read il TO the private council, il met with
the, opposition of three of his colleagues, who are,
and who will be, against its contents. This is de-
cidedly the best proof of a future change of minis
Try, and il is well known that M. de Persgny, who
was about leaving Paris yesterday, on his way TO
Berlin, where he goes our minister, had received
orders to remain, and TO wait further orders. This
leads me 10 believe that this alter ego Of the Pres
dent will soon have a situation in the new ministry.
IL Is said, in the political circles, where are several
members OF the National Assembly, that, in case
the new law is rejected all the cabinet will retire,
with the exception Of Messrs. Fould and Rouher,
the best friends Of Louis Napoleon.
Another very important fact TO be mentioned, is
the unanimous demand made through the press. for
turning the seat OF government out of Paris. Yer
saies u named for its location. The immense
public buildings around the chateau would be very
useful TO give shelter 10 all the public offices, bu-
rcaus, etc, Several lines ef telegraph would be
organized ON large scale, and in case of an in
surrecion. the iorihcation OF Paris would be very
useful to abate the roters, who would be besieged
in Paris, and soon overwhelmed by famine. The
capital Of France. would be commanded by mill
tary governor, under whose authority would be all
the many forts around Paris. This is certainly a
bright idea, but il Is impraciicabe. IL would be
The ruin of Paris, and, dare say, the ruin Of
France.
The news from Italy is of very pacific kind
The Pore is quietly established in his palace, and
enjoys all the devotedness Of those who are dwell
ing in Rome. IL is said that Cardinal Anionell
was about TO be sent from Rome, with mission TO
the four powers by whose troops the Pope has been
replaced on his poniitcal chair. The Secretary of
state Of Plus N. Is not on very good terms with
his Holiness. What Is the cause of it No one
can tell but his successor is to be Cardinal Della
Genga, one of the members Of the ex-lnon Of the
government II IL said that this nomination would
be very bad omen for the constitutional party, and
for the influence of France in Rome for the Car
dinal ~ an old, infatuated and obstinate priest, |
whose Opinions ana Tolltlcs are =" behind the age,
and of course antipTogrcssiye. |
Plus IN. has become an object Of love and vene- |
ration 10 the French troops. Every soldier of the
amy, either officer or single frOupicr, who for |
merly INDUCED in mockery and sarcasm, speaks |
now OF HIM with respect and admiration. All the /
wives Cf the officers Of the French army have been
received by him with much courtesy, and he dis |
trbuied 10 them many presents blessed by his |
hands.
You know that Roihschds have refused to
pay the second part Of the loan which had been |
stipulated by them, two months ago. In order TO
re-establish the bank Of the government. the min
listers Of the Pope have published the constitution |
Of new bank. The principal compton, will be in
Rome, and u will have two suoursdcs, the first in
BoloRne, the second at Ancona. The capital viii |
be two millions OF scudi (about eleven millions Of
francs.) The shares will be either nominaiiye or
payable 10 the bearer. The bank will be estab-
lished as a million scudi have been deposit
ed Its charter will he for ten year. for a million
five hundred scudi, and of twenty-four years for
two millions. Every year the bank will have
four hundred thousand scudi, either in gold or
silver. struck at the mint. The maximum Of the