The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18
core,pondeHr Tie N. York Journal Of Commerce
PANS, Jan %, 1850.

its appearanl.did not, as might hrve been appre-
hended, dimfh for II that public eagerness by |
which the rPton Of the like exposition of our
affairs has BIZ marked, for several years past, on
both sides Off channel. The next morning, the
18th instantTeral of the Paris journals furnished
their readelwith copious extracts; the Journal
DIES DeJats, rticularly, nearly the whole. II was
issued, on day after, entire, and distributed
under its scfal heads or topics, in Galignani's
Messsngr. Ill the Americans whom have since
seen have dressed unqualified satisfaction. The
tone of myFench acquaintance il the same We
think that Il American people and the Admins
tration hav$ause to be content with the produc-
ton, and WI the nature OF the European welcome.
This is thirst time, to my recollection, that the
principal Hdon prints have unanimously COM
Ihended esidents messs &c; they mix, indeed,
with their Iase tritc obloquy of his predecessor
work; ande can understand that the old jealousy
of our repdican ACKNOWLEDGEMENT must be little
INDUCED every occasion of the kind. Ameri-
cans abroal weancd or aloof from your party ami
mosities clnot relish any invidious distinctions.
We were pud Of the anteccdent, we are Of the
new exhibon Of our affairs; but we suffer no dis
comfort irhe Giro instance which Seems 10 have
reioiced Il European readers universally-that
this messas is Of half the average length Of most
of the form. Besides, in its vein, style, and SIM
pie treatnt of the various topics, and in the mod
esty if nc difidence, of the doctrines and recon-
mendatioI, il harmonizes with what is believed to
be Generi Taylor's character. Nothing is con-
veyed ovfweeningly; at the same time frmness
tions-ths for example, of the defence of the
Union.
It has BIN objected here, that he has not adduccd
roundly I'D positively his own sentiments on main
subjects-nch as the slavery dilemma. We can
answer, ut President may be right in abstain
ing fromefinitive judgment of the great questions
which fal first, within the cognizance Of Congress.
II has alhys been my impression, that the annun-
citation GA Presidential purpose to veto any par
ticular ocision of that body is something worse
than an ldecorum; il has an unconstitutional ten
dency tdestroy the freedom and earnestness of
legislatia. Whatever may be the sagacity, know
ledge, jdgment, and patriotism Of the Executive,
it is not derogation for him or others to suppose
the possibility of a change or modification Of his
preconcwcd ideas, by the discussions of the two
brancheof the Legislature.
Speech heed has been given by the French to the
passagef the message-so Just and salutary in its
or relate independence of the Executive and Con-
gress. hut they cannot be applied to the French
constitdon and habits of government. The As
semblyb permanent; the ministers must appear
in the tbune with their bills and wrestle for their
policy; he support, in general, of majority il in
dispensble for their efficiency and authority any
where The conservatives, therefore, tell President
Napoleh-you must either act with us and by our
open rl3ture, fatal inevitably to one or the other
power. Every cabinet must feel this fact more
than Prsident Napoleon.
He hs sighted, moreover, the qualification of or
has rodigious effect onall French audtories. At
every period, the deiberative bodies have been
more waved by it than those Of the British race.
M. Quot could not have kept his station, or pre-
vailedas minister, for the half or third of his
eight cars, with all the favor of the crown, but for
his superior faculties in the tribune Two at least,
or thre of cabinet must be able to cope with the
DISTINGUISHED speakers Of the opposition. 1t does
not suhce TO have eloquent adherents, ready aux
iliaries The ministry directly baited; the press
dali mt hem t1pIe theyp amir md
elocutin of their own their confederation in the
House quickly wanes. Whatever their mere wis
dom ah logic, and the soundness of their ideas and
measufs, there is no trust in the dura-
ton Of heir functions-without equality superb
ority inthe oratoricalstrife. "Ours," says La Re-
cue d<s Deir Mondss, is a speaking Government.
The Executive must fail If the princes of the tongue
contendagainst his representatives. 1t is unfortu-
the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The present
Gen. Ii Hitte-made his debut in the tribune on
the 29thult., and succeeded beyond expectation
he was fluent, with self possession and good ad-
dress Since, however, his brethren Of the depart
ments q the Interior and Of Justice have found II
expedit to enter the lists in his stead and though
practisd debaters, their ability is not beyond the
averaged their class Gen. d'Hautpool, the Minis
ter Of Var, lacks clocution more than the other.
Gems Uknoriciere and Bedeau have acquitted them
selves vIry creditably on most occasions. Cavaig-
mac hasuniformly failed. since his exclusion from
power.
To rdurn to President Taylor's message. On
the 12ththe Constststio~~ei and the official Mont
tew inserted II entire. The republican National
has not,as far as have observed, condescended 10
publishany portion Of the text, but has sharply
Criticised it, as you will learn. L'AssenbSe Ma
tio,saie tmonarchical) gave only exposition Of
some ofthe chief topics, with comments not un-
friendly La Rxforms confined itself to part; the
rest Of tie Red and Socialist organs have been ex
tremely harsh in their structures. American insti-
tutions md sympathies lag still far behind the
march oitheir transce1dental theories and sublime
community Of human rights and wrongs.
In ushering the message, the 18th instant, the
Journal lss Debats observed that it had been very
well received In America and England, and would
certainly have the same welcome on the continent
The comparative succinctness, lucidity and prcci-
sion, andth entire candor all the points which
concerned Europe and France, the Dtbdis especial
ly noted but regret Is expressed at the absolute
reserve touching the slavetrade yet prosecuted I'M
der the American flag, and the abolition Of slavery
in the District of Columbia So, likewise, in re-
gard 10 the territorial claims OF Texas or New Mex
leo. Az 70 the Poussin affair, the Dtbdts pro.
nounced be message TO be quite explicit and
abundantly satisfactory. 1--WE recommend" adds
the editor TO the attention Of the French reader
the passage about the duties Of the American Gov
crnmcnt towards the States Of the American CONT
nent that nay request ts aid mediation. II the
message had reached eight days sooner, that
passage doubtless would have furnished matter for
some reflection when the Assembly was occupied
This week, the Monifesr, in reply 10 loose state
mcnts Interpretations for military expedition, has
announced that nothing Of the kind IL meditated
by the government We Americans would not 60
TO war Tor Rosss, but we should have manifold rea-
son 10 complain Of another French protractcd
blockade, or attempt TO blockade Buenos Ayrcs. II
s evident In the latest well in prior speeches
Of M. Theirs on the subject, that he cherished the
vision Of French sway over all the La Plata re-
gion. -Four French vessels have sailed in the first
fortnight Of this month"; from Havre for puenos
Ayres, with cargoes Of French goods worth three
millions Of france.
On the i3th instant, the leading article Of the
Journal de, Dtbsfs-nearly three columns, and evil
IDENTIFY from the pen ofProfes-or Michel Chevslior-
treated, again, Of the message OF President Taylor.
The Professor sppauded the calm and conciliatory
tone maintained throughout the document, regret.
ting only the exception Of the 10 Portugal,
bot supposing that no serious collision can ensue.
No alarm need be taken by the Peace Society.
You may perceive that, in the Queen Of Portugal's
very compendious speech at the opening Of the
Chambers AT Lisbon the I'd instant, not word IL
found in relation 70 any Misunderstanding with the
American Government On the contrary, her
majesty declares that her friendly relations with
the foreign powers continue 70 become closer every
day" The Lisbon correspondent Of the Natsonol
suggests that the reference 10 the unjustfsble
duct Of the British Captain at Mexico prompted
by the hatred which The Prime Minister, the Count
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