The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-07-18
NO. 1856.


nations on the doctrine asserted by England, are
the points which merited attention and these have
been discussed.
The miraculous change in Louis Phlippe's
health, predicted two weeks ago, has not failed TO
take place NM Theirs, Guizot Duchstel and
the other pious pilgrims to the bedside OF their
diving master, were received by him with great
affection. Their presence restored him to perfect
health The particulars of the visit of M Theirs
have TRANSFERRED through the friends of that
adroit gentleman. Louis Philippe rose to receive
him, threw his arms about his neck, kissed him,
and wept. For some minutes be was unable to
speak. After this affecting scene, which must
have melted into tears the hardened pilgrim him
self, though he doesn't own il, the two drew their
chairs up close together, and conferred on what
was best to be done for France. The ex-king
thought that "the safety Of France lay in the
fusion Of the two branches Of the house Of Bour-
bon and the union of all the monarchical par
tiesD NJ. Theirs says that he agreed in this with
him. but thought the time not yet come. The
King replied, that something should be done to
9hasten the coming of the timen But M. Theirs
thought not. Such is nj. Thiers's own account
of the interview. The public thinks that this
e,----e~e 90 ST Leonard ha,S 20 peyoti the
union OF the TWO prunoncs, puV are qulve IN
d.rk as 10 what was done. This negotiation is no
dopbt in progress, but it will take some time to
the share of the spols to fall to the lot of
each one of the princes concerned. When they
are all satisfied, France will have something to
say in the matter. But the Orleanists are strain
ing every nerve to get things ready for the advent
Of a prince-dissrmng the people, keeping up
heavy budgets, and granting civil lists.
In few weeks the Assembly win be adjourn
ed for a month or two Of the hot weather. and
there may be dearth of political news. But do
not imagine there will be cessation Of political
activity. The royalist parties are now discussing
the propriety of making an effort in the Depart
mental Councils to get these bodies to petition for
the instant revision Of the Constitution. 1t is
probable this will be attempted for the present
members of the Assembly dread going before the
people for another election. Now is the time to
act II the Councils are not made to speak this
year. next year it will be too late. The fatal
1852 will come upon them before they are aware,
and the popular indignation sweep them from
their posts Last year, M. Dufaure was in power,
aud prevented any movement in the Councils (;
this, M Baroche favors the movement and will
forward it as much as possible The intrigues of
psttv 80 heNasi4ss ~sGe active than ever. tus-
pedimente after impediment to a restoration has
been removed The law against the press will be
passed shsgt1y, Spd ths3 tee ooase viii be entirely
clear. The year 1882 is the turning point Of
French history. That once safely passed, France
will be on the high road to republication.
The New York papers and your London ex-
changes will bring you the scurrilous attack of
LIE Constitutional on the United States. and
more moderate one of DAssenpbiee Rationale As
both these papers are organs of the Administra-
ton the articles may indicate the position France
intends to take in the negotiations Of the United
States with Spain in relation to the 1903 prisoners
of the Lopez expedition. The frst-named sheet
calls us pirates and protectors of buccaneers, and
calls on ell civilized nations to join in putting an
end to the state of things which now exists. The
United States it says permits gangs OF pirates TO
organize themselves in her boundaries, for the
robbery of other nations and when the latter
demonstrate our Executive says he regrets it, but
can do nothing, nor will he permit anything to
be done, to prevent the organization. And II any
of the buccaneers are captured quick, our Govern
ment claims them as her citizens. The same arti-
Gle speaks of our statesmen at Washington as not
having intelligence enough to understand the
bearings of such claim, and calls our Govern
ment a Fantastic" one. You need not be sur
prised if France and England should both protest
against the claim of the United States. The
feeling in high quarters here is decidedly unfa-
vorable to US. And if M. Lopez and his friends
think they can wrest Cuba from the Spanish
Grown, they should take into their calculation
the fact that the forces of both England and
France will probably be employed against them.
No; the time for Cuba is not yet. We ought to
have that island which commands the mouth Of
our Gulf but we must have free institutions first,
and be strong enough to maintain ourselves in
diplomacy or the high seas against the COM
bined navies of Europe. The People of the Uni
ted States are apt to forget that they are looked
on with jealousy by all the Governments Of Eu-
rope, and with dislike and contempt by the privi-
legged classes who see in the growth Of the United
States future powerful ally of the spirit Of in
subordination in Europe Our remoteness and
our scrupuous abstinence from taking sides in
European politics have saved us heretofore. But
our connection with European politics has COM
menced, and cannot be broken off. Steam and
commerce have brought Europe and America to-
gether; our country is the asylum Of the oppress-
ed of the Old World our territory is immense,
and invites emigration from Europe; and if we
don't free the slaves of our own country, we SYM
pathire with the oppressed in foreign lands, and,
IL they are of the orthodox complexion, receive
them with hearty welcome. We must then rec
oncile ourselves to having hard rubs with the
European Governments and we may have one Of
them in the present difficulty with Spain.
What makes the article more signifcative Is,
that it was written by Granier de Cassagnac, an
able man, formerly supporter of the Guizot Min
istry, but who is now handsomely pensioned by
Louis Bonaparte to sustain his cause. He ia said
to receive his inspiration directly from the Elysee
and to write only on subjects suggested to him. II
this be the CAGE, the article may be looked on as
embodying the views Of NJ. Louis Bonaparte him
self M Cassagnac is what is called "a valuable
friend" M. Guizot set up newspaper for him,
called DEpoq1, and the friends of the Minister
subscribed for q million Of stock. The paper
broke down, owing to the extravaganza Of its di-
rectors, who lived like princes, and gave as good
dinners as the President himself 1t injured the
cause Of Louis Philippe by its violence. M. Cas-.
ssgnac figured in one of the degraceful affairs Of
dilapidation OF the public funds 30 common in the
latter part Of the reign Of Louis Philippe IL
seems that M. Ducbatel, then Minister OF the In
terror, not willing to give Caseagnac hundred
thousand francs out of the treasury, as bonus for
his services presented him the direction of one of
the principal theatres which M. Casssgnac sold,
the same day, for the above sum- Half Of the
money WAS paid down, and q note given for the
other half. Time sped on, and the purchaser re-
fused to pay the note, not believing that Casssg-
would have the effrontry to sue on 1t, and
bring the affair before the public. He was mis-
taken. The whole affair came before Jury, and
Casssgnac was forced to explain how and why M .
Duchatel gave him the direction He recovered
his money, and NJ Duchatel kept his post, spite
OF the attacks Of the opposition This little his
tory throws a food of light on the corruptions Of
that Court. When the Revolution came, NJ Cas-
sagnac retired for little while from public view,
but he soon returned, and offered his pen to the
highest bidder. There are many like him in the
Partisan press-men Of talent, who will edit you,
with equal spirit, Government or an opposition
paper. They are the Swiss mercenares Of Gov
ernments Such Is the man chosen by Louis
Napoleon to advocate his cause In the Constlu-
tioanel
The local news Of Paris Is not very interesting
TINS week Arrests are going on as usual, and
the Government press insists every morning that
an important conspiracy has been discovered
somewhere But their assertions have ceased to
interest the public, as the prisoners are always
setfree after few days detention An editor has
oeen condemned this week to four years impris-