The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-31
FRANCE.

FRANCE.
The condition of affairs in this country
had continued to absorb the public atten-
ton throughout the whole of Europe.
1t is now definitely ascertained that
Louis Napoleon has proved completely
successful in his coup d'etat. Partial al
tempts at resistance had been made by the
ultra republicans. but they had been
promptly repressed and extinguished. In
the Departments the resistance was confn-
ed exclusively TO the extreme republicans.
who had been repulsed with the same rigor
used towards their brethren in Paris.
1t may be said, in the Presidents Ian
guaee. that France has accepted the pro-
posals he has made her, but not with that
enthusiasm which Louis Napoleon calcu-
lated upon. The acquiescence Of the
people has been universal. but tacit. The
opponents of the President preferred the
plan which he has proposed to the %alterna-
tives Of anarchy OF legitimacy. Very few
persons can be found VINO sympathise with
the Assembly, or who deny that the Presi-
dent was forced by the continued intrigues
of that body TO choose between 4 surren-
der of his power, Office and liberty, and
the more ~resolute course which he adopted.
Tranquility was pretty well restored in
Paris by the evening Of Friday, the 9Th
inst. On the following day uptorn pave
mepts and the shattered walls Of houses
were all that remained Of the insurrecti0n
in and about Paris.
The Departments Of Snone, and Loire,
and Alters, had been placed in a state of
siege. but the disturbances which caused
the act were insignificant.
Every where, without an exception, the
troops had been successful.
A telegraphic despatch from London to
Liverpool, received just before the Baltic
sailed, states that the Prince De Joinville
and Due 'Aumale had gone to Belgium to
raise the standard Of revolt against the
military usurpation Of President Napoleon.
Lieut.. Catesby APP Roger Jones. of the
United States Navy, was among those
wounded in the Boulevards. He lost his
finger, had his leg broken and was com
pletely disabled.
NJ. Theirs has been liberated by the
President, in consequence Of his i'll health,
on his agreeing to leave the country.
The Artillery vote was 81 for Napoleon,
and 43 against him.
The exact loss Of the Army in Paris dur
ing the late engagements is N superior
officer and fifteen soldiers killed; three
officers and one hundred and fifteen SOL
diers wounded.
The Bourse fluctuations from the Cd to
the 9Th were from SO to 70. and on Tues
day returned to SO.
Accounts from Geneva state that the
French refugees met 10 deliberate, and af-
Ter a long and stormy discussion decided
to abstain from entering France.
Mondays Moniteur contains the Presi-
dents Proclamation. in which he says
Frenchmen! Disturbances are appre-
hended, but whatever may be the decision
of the people. society is saved. The first
part Of my task has been accomplished.
My appeal to tho nation Tor the purpose Of
terminating the struggles of parties, knew
would not cause a serious risk to public
tranquility. Why should the people have
risen against me! If l Go not any longer
possess your confidence; if your ideas are
changed, there is no OCCASION to make
precious blood flow. 1t will be sufficient
TO place an adverse vote in the electoral
urn, and | shall always respect the deci.
sion of the people. | shall always respect
the decision Of the nation. but until the
nation has spoken | shall not hesitate at
any sacrifice to battle the attempt Of fac.
tons.
Fresh arrests continue to be daily made
among the Republican leaders.
Changarnier and the Generals we're
confined at Ham, to be tried by Il Cour,
Martial. on the charge Of attempting to
seduce the soldiers Of the army from their
duty.
NJ. Theirs will leave Immediately for
Italy,
Napoleon will undoubtedly have mn i'm
menss majority at the election for Presi-
dent, which was TO take place on the Goth
instant.
Marshal Soult died on the 26th ult., in
the 82d year of his age.