The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-15
THE REPUBLIC.
Correspondence ofG.e ". Y. Commercial 1dvsrtser.
French Affairs.

out among themselves. 1t may be interesting Ia
trace the steps by which this patty under the lead
ership of men of as much talent as any in France
has been brought into this state. Under Louis
Philippe, the Legtimists played at Liberilism; the y
even united themselves on many occasions with
the ultra Democrats
This game played still more desperately after
the February revolutions; many Of the Legitinst
leaders threw themselves into the torrent OF Democ
racy, in order, as they aaid, TO guide IT, Among
the most prominent OF these were M. Larochejaque-
lcin, NJ. Leo dc Laborde, and other celebrities OF
what is called the Young Right. The Old Right
preserved unbroken silence. As time rolled on and
the reactonists obtained power, the party tactics
changed little The Old Right appeared again,
brought out by party violence like invisible coors
by white heat. They professcd, in general terms,
the deepest devotion TO the interests OF society but
avoided carefully all official declaration Of sent-
ment, leaving roactonary principles TO be inferred
from their yotes Meanwhile the louDg Right
proiessed Liberalism in their journals and in the As
sembly, and endeavored to give tone TO the party.
It's hypocrisy in this is evident, from the fact that
though holding the balance Of power In the Assem-
bly,, il always voted so as to let every reaconary
measure pass
After the Presidents demand for three millions,
the Lcgtimists became greatly encouraged, and,
considering him ruined in the eyes of the country,
thought the time come for demonstration in favor
of the Duke Of Bordeaux. The convention at Wies-
baden was arranged Letters, under the hand of
the Pretender, invited nj. Larochejaquelein, NJ
Berger, and other chiefs of the party to meet him
at w lebDduen. Inc chiefs OF inc Oiu Right, comb
dent Of success, now began to fear the effect on
their own party OF the democratic principles pro-
fessed by Larochejaqueein more than either Bona
partisan or Orleanism Besides, this gentleman
had rendered himself personally disagreeablc by
hs haughtiness and preensons to govern the party.
Why not drop him, that the party was on the
eve ofsuccess; that France, "fatigued with re-
violations" was about to fall helpless into the arms
OF the last descendant OF her royal line. Before the
arrival of Larochejaquelein, the hearts and heads
of the dukes and princes, marquises and counts at
Wiesbaden, were well warmed with shouting Fire
Henri y! The author OF the appeal to the Peo-
Pile" found but cold reception, and left Wieeba-
den with his vanity deeply mortified and his pride
wounded.
The Old Right remained, and after long deliber-
alton, determined 10 stop the ravages of democracy
IN their party, and II necessary eject NJ Larocbea-
quelein. A programme was prepared TO assert
before the country the pure doctrine Of divine right.
In it, the Legitimist party takes frankly and con-
ldently it's true ground, and, to use its own Ian
guage, "abandons sincerely, absolutely, every
system which could, ii, the sli ghtcs degree, inure
the rights of which he 1.-THE Pretender1 is the de-
pository." This important. manifesto was pre-
pared at Wiscbaden, brought 10 Paris, struck off
in immense numbers, distributed at the bureaus Of
the Central Legitimate committee, and sent by
mail TO the principal men of the party in the de-
partments. One of the copies got into the hands
of the .Erenemenf, which published it mmedi
ately.
The document is dated at Wiesbadcn. but the
concluding sentence shows that its publication
was at Paris: "Not having brought your address
to Germany, have thought il best not to send you
this circular before my return to France" The
only signature it bears is that of NJ dc Barthe-
iepiy, secretary Of the central committee
lie commences with i preface about the great
number of visitors 10 the Duke at Wiesbaden, and
the extreme Of his highness to inform himself,
by conversing separately with each member of the
National Assembly, of the state of feeling in the
different departments. The duke showed himself,
above all, preoccupied to the OF policy to
be pursued. What this is to be, is indicated
Automatically in the following sentence:
an. the Count OF Chambord declared that he re-
served to himself the direction of the general po-
hey"
The circular dcvelopes the came idea in another
passage: "The direction of the general policy be
ing reserved by the Count Of Chambord, no indi-
vidual, either IN the press or elsewhere, can be
hereafter put forward the representative OF that
policy"
The Count commences his dictatorship by con-
demnilg the doctrine of the appeal TO the people,
and communicating, by implication, all those
who defend it. On this point the circular says: 81
am officially charged 10 let you know what was, on
this subject, the declaration OF the Count of Cham
bord. He formally and absolutely condemned the
system of appealing TO the people, rs implying the
negahon of the great national principle of heredi
tary monarchy
This doctrine is the only tcnable one for the Pre-
tender, and he has shown sagacity in avowing il
The Janus faced policy OF Larochejaquelein NIGH
possibly favor his recall in the event vi troubosom,
tirle5 and civil wars but how long could he hold
good his place, Having entered by fraud, be would
lie expelled by violence. By accepting the crown
from the hand Of the people, he would recognise IL
right 10 take away well to give. lie would
reduce himself TO the level of the Orleanist branch
and sacrifice the prestige of divine right TO brie
glare Of popularity. This he refuses 10 do; If ht
comes back, he must do 90 without conditions, aIC
the undisputed master Of France. lie will then
have his right acknowledged 20 govern as may
seem best 10 him, TO build up a nobility, 20 -.
lish distinctions and privileges a. r,,Ie with 81
without parliam"". i,eturnine in this way, hi
iei9', "ould have some of the elements Of durabili
y. But If the people had voice in the govern
ment, u free tribune was erected Just opposite hi
palace, II the press left at liberty TO critcis
hls acts be would coon be forced 10 return TO Frosh
dorf
The circular thus spcaks further: In the pro
Nlslon oil sudden contingencies, and 10 ensure tina
entire unity OF action which can alone make on
iorce he (the Pretender) has designated the mel
delegated by him in France for the application o
hls pOncy The names are given in another pas
sage NM the Duke Of Lewis; General ST. Priest
representative Of Hcrault Berryer, Representative
oil Ice Bouchcs du Rhone the Marquis Of Pasturct
and the Duke dec Cars.
vi these, four belong to the old school OF nobility
ano, though most respectable gentlemen in thei
way, were born just a century too late the fifth
NJ berryer, the only bourgeois among them, Is al
orator aud great parliamentary leader.
Inc publication Of this manifesto has been salu
f'e ~ apuIhho OF ihugbtcr rom ono end OF Franc
10 inc other. Legitimatisp, from being danger
Gus ana revolutionary party, has become simpi-
RIDICULOUS Chambord stoc has fallen 30 far below
par as 20 be what speculaors sometimes call "chip
and blocks." From private source learn that
was the eTcommunicatod Larochojaquelcin VIII
furnished the copy 10 the Erenem.rt having alrcad
prepared, With the aid of NJ. Girardin, complct
answer. Tho circular was intended only for th
faithful, and tho epithet Of traitor j. bcstowo,
with great energy ON the chief Of the Young Right
NJ Larocheiaquolein calls the circular - ACT
OF madness" but recognises Il as official he &C
ceHs bis " cNcommunication" because " IL is Olee
that VIC have not the came principlcs be says tina
nc bad never before suspected that il was his dut
90 representative 70 obey the orders Of the king
He adds
The right Of Legitimacy is represented 20 u
Sog a-days as a mystery which VIC must not dis
cuss, which IL u dangerous 10 sif 10 the bottom
the wishes Of the nation freely expressed, ~ an at
tack on tho rights Of the legitimate king. In poll
/ tics, cannot defend what DO not understand
/ The large majority Of the Loeitmist party thin
with NJ. LarOchejaquelein. OF the ifty-two jour
malls under its direction. thirty seven have advo
Gated the appeal 20 tho people, leaving only hiteoi
on the side Of divine right. The seeding chic
/ would, then, take with him the energy and vigo
! Of the party, and strike blow which might prov
| fatal TO its existence. For two days the Legtimis
| papers remained Silent. They only opened thei
mouths 10 alternate the meaning of the circular I