The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-01

then increased the warmth Of the debate by accus-
ing NJ THEIRS of doing all that he could TO scuttle
the republican raft on which M. de MoNTALEMBERT
and himself had found safety after their shiPwreck
But the republic, added the Mountaineer orator,
will be able to resist who have only been able
TO sink the monarchy.
This reproach brought M. THIERs to his feet,
who exclaimed: ''The time has not arrived to un-
veil the events of that PERIOD but protest against
the accusation which is addressed TO me OF having
had it in my power to save the monarchy and not
having done so in the sad days of February These
last words raised such clamor. that nj. THEIRS
was obliged TO seek explanation of them by say
ing that, if the days of February were as matter
of right to be considered glorious by men whose
hopes had been crowned by them, it was permitted
to those whose dearest sentiments had been chafed
by them to deplorc them.
M. DE LAmARTINE sprang to the tribune to protest
against this distinction. II the first time that
he had been heard since the meeting of the legisa
ture, and his allocution was equal TO any Of his
most beautiful orations eyes, exclaimed he, 81
call them glorious-those days which on the eve of
| their anniversary imposed upon the persons who
did not wish them a respectful silence-gorious
in the face Of the future for the people the next
day shielded their enemies with their strength and
their magnanimity." Though not concurring in
| rendering homage to his eloquence. He disdains
to answer what he calls epigrams ,oiihot peril, and
this phrase alone has been the most bitter he
| could make This arrow struck in the side of M.
THEIRS. II was, nevertheless, decided that the
Jesuits might individually, like all other citizens,
take part in instruction, inasmuch as the law
cognised them as voters and eligible. As regard
cd their corporate capacity, the question was re-
served for the discussion of the law associations,
whether reie ious or political.
| The third and last deberation will probably
take place on Monday next, and new battles will
probably be fought.
| Meanwhile the Mountain has Intercepted the
cabinet in regard to measure of the project of
Loire Cher, who has interdicted all meetings
and every handful calling them, by invoking re-
cent decree of the court of cessation, according to
which the law of the 2lst of April, 1919, has re-
served these exceptional liberties for the general
elections. This is quite irrational, it must be adj
mitted, but there is such decree, and the Assembly,
like the project, cause it to be respected until
| it shall have been modified. A proposition to this
| effect was Immediately made by members of the
Left In answering other interpretations in regard
to certain dances interdicted in the department of
| Arriege, M. FERDINAND BARRoT said that the
| maintenance of order was the only coup d'etat
which the government meditated. This remark
was noticed, and nothing else remarkable was
| elected by these recrminations.
Giving voice to the grave reflections which
have been excited in the political world by the at
titude of the thrones of Europe, and the immense
movement of Austrian, Russian, and Prussan
troops whicharc making thcrway towards the w est,
M. MAUeUIN wished also to interrogate the cabi-
net in regard to the measures which it proposed to
take, in view of these threatening contingencies.
d.. Al r n.
that such interrogations unreasonable at pre-
sent, the Assembly postponed them for one month,
which made the Voir du Peupie cry out treason, and
exposed that journal to another seizure nj. La
HrrTE, it is true, has given the assurance that there
is no danger, and the ministerial journals have
repeated this assertion; but nevertheless quite a
rapid fall has taken place in the public funds. What
appears certain is, that the king of Prussia, not con-
tent with the docility with which Switzerland has
removed the refugees who rendering her
neighbors uneasy, requires guarantees for the fu-
ture, and vindicates her rights of sovereignty over
the principally Of Neufchatel, of which she has
been despoied since the revolution of February
Switzerland rcsists this very questionable preten-
sion, and the King of Prussia wishes to narrow the
question down to of force by taking possession
Of NeufchAtel. But government has made
lively circumstances against this brutal manner
of proceeding, and has signifed, il is sad that il
the Prussan and Austrian troops should cross the
frontier Of Switzerland, the French army would
Immediately occupy Geneva and Lausanne Con-
sequently il has given orders that the garrisons of
the East shall be reinforced.
Our cabinet relies on the mediation of Austria,
without the assent Of which Russia can do nothing;
and upon the remonstrance OF Russia, which pro-
ceeds hand in hand with our Government in the
Greek question, another difficulty Of the moment.
The solution of these two difficulties, those Of
Greece and Of Switzerland will6epend much on the
attitude Of England. who finds herself at this mo-
ment exposed 10 a ministerial crisis the result of
which may profoundly modify her policy. The
cabinet Of Lord JONI RUSSELL and Of Lord PAL
MERsToN, which has for two years sympathized
with almost all the revolutionary movements Of
Europe, and which may be suspected Of trying 10
provoke with Russia into which il would
desire 10 attract Francc,-this cabinet has quite
recently in Parliament experienced a double check
both regards its commercial reforms, opposed by
the protectionists, and the ecclesiastical comms-
sions. II the ministry, thus shaken, should happen
10 fall, IL will be replaced by Tories who will aban-
don the irritating policy Of Lord PALMERsToS.
The knot Of the present condition Of European af-
fairs s therefore not only at Berlin and Paris but
also at London. Unravelled with wisdom, il will
'e' W PNaSet Nuh fiotthhys ~ viii tdufC war.
Aud war IL the unknown-it IL chaos.
Amid the excitement Of foreign and domestic
politics, the population Of Paris has not ceased 10
laugh, sing, and dance. Never have joyous sol
recs, concerts, and balls, been more numerous than
this winter Never, TO serve myself with oonse-
Grated expire ssion, has the volcano upon which we
leap been crowned with more flowers The Ameri.
cans who reside at Paris have taken brilliant part
in the magni6cences Of these public and private
fetes Mesdamcs LIvAUpAp and MorToonnsY Of
Louisiana, Madame RrDoEwAY, and M. Cosbfx.
have given balls at which American beauty con-
tended, no, unsnccessfully, with Partisan elegance.
Two Creole ladies remarked among all others
FOR their unsurpassed beauty and grace. These
were Madame A. Pun, wife Of an ex-reprcscnta-
tive Of the Legislature of Louisiana, and Madcmoi-
sclle LArrssE, her sister. The effect produced by
the former al a soiree Of the Elysee such that
our PsEsrDEsT, who passes for connoisseur, inn
mediately caused an invitation 10 be sent 10 Madame
A.PILrE and her family for the season.
On the 22d Of February, the anniversary OF the
birth Of Washington, Mr.. GREEr convokcd in