The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-02-27


ing not simply laws, but the constitution, the
organic force of the state, a degree Of in.
tense excitement occurred which is difficult
TO describe. Every other topic of couveisa.
tion was swamped for the time beiug; but
such is the glorious attribute of a Written
Constitution, that the parties which had hith-
erto contemned ii in wotds aud deeds, were
obliged, when il became necessary TO de-
fend themselves against the President, to
cite and appeal 10 this document with res,
pect for the first time, and the result has
been that the Republic has come out of the
contest much stronger, the Bourse has been
firmer, and the chances of Democracy in
Europe are better than ever. And let not
Americans look TO the question of Democra-
cy in Europe with an indifferent eye, for ev-
cry thing that goes wrong with us--ihe de
rangements Of trade, the troubles respec ting
slavery, are absolutely created by the want
OF free governments in Europe, and conse
quently by the disturbing forces of oligar
chical, monarchical and military Europe ac.
ting upon us through disorganizing sys.
tenn.
II would surpass the limits of letter TO
give you even adequate analyses of the great
debate in question; but LET me point out
some of its best parts. 1t must be remem-
bered, in advance, that the French Ministry,
after the English fashion, sit in the Assem-
bly,, and are subject 10 the bear.batings of
members. When they canrot carry their
measures they resign, especially if they re.
ceive vote OF censure, as they did in this
instancs.i
In answer to Baroche, Lasteyrie said:
"What was the mystery, which weighed
on their desinies, and which made them all
of accord and ye, embroilsd; all constitu.
tional, and all, which, however, he denied,
all conspirators? twas that the persons
surrounding the President were Bonapartists
OF the ueite and tndermain, Gold Bonapar.
lists and those of yesterday,) who would not
permit the prolongation of the powers of the
powers Of the President under the conditions
OF order and regularity, for thea they would
have been lost. The Bonaparlist party,
therefore, labored against the President
When such state of things was seen to ex-
ist, he would say that 1t was caused by fire.
brands and barbarians ~
The firebradds and barharians, the Tenth
Decemberists, or.Bonapartis Club, have been
broken mp.
MIR. Berger made what is called an elo-
quent speech--whch in fac, is but silly
one-as it was a windy fuss about The Bour-
bon animal, Henry Capet, whom they wish
to make Henry v. Mr.. Berger defended
the visit he made to Wesbaden to see the
aforesaid Henry Capet. "The legllimists," /"
he SAID, "had gone TO see the last descen.
dant of the kings of France who had lived
in exile, because he was the representative
of hereditary descent; because his native
land was interdic,ed TO him in exile under
the government of July, and now, because
he could not enter France which his ances-
tors had aggrandized but as the first of French
men--the King" (Great Movement Should
he come back, advocate Berger would ex.
pect TO be made duke and prime minister.
In the course OF his remarks, NJ. Lamar
tine said the message of the President of the
Republic had deem received with incontesta.
BILE appreciation by every shade of opinion.
M. Charras, from his place, striking his
desk most foicibly with rule, and in loud
voice-No! (Great agta:lon-cries OF or.
der on the right, loud applause on the lefty
M charas.--It was hypocrisy.
M. Baroche.-I hear behind me the voice
OF representative asserting that the mes.
sage of the President of the Republic wa.
an act of hypocrisy (Agitaiion.)
M. Charras,-And SO it is. cloud cries
great confuson.)
The Minister of the Interier-I appeal to
every gentleman present, whether that is
suitable language TO be applied to any act of
the chief magistrate. Cries of "call him to
order.n
The President of tho Assembly, have
at once 10 state that call M. Charras to or.
der.
M. SelaGlcher (of the Left)-Then call us
all to order.
A large body Of the left, some $50 mem.
bers, rose enmasse, and remained standing
The President-Write down their names
they shall be inserted in the Moniteur.
On :he Left-Yes.
Th.o so.,o .,.lf..-
Charas is difficult antagonist. He made
his way up in African campaigns by his
courage and address, spite of his republi-
caaism and for such man, so commend
ed TO the army, to call the President hypo,
crite--a liar, in woodland be supported
instantaneously by 15o members, is ma
tional event; one that cannot be forgotten
one that must work one way or the other
with political force. But the courteous NJ
Lamartine is peace maker He endeavors
to take mon as they are pat them on the
back, and give them sugar plums. Without
dwelling oa the past, he says, be a good boy
Johnny.
When M. Theirs mounted tke tribune, in
tqnse was the interest. The following is a
quotation from his speech, showing the new
tactics Of the author -
"Before is4s, brought up in monarchical
ideas and seeing England and the United
States, had given preference to the form Of
government Of the former. and I had dream,
Of my country having similar one. That
form real;zef ali nav idaas of orday and sl;h.