The New York herald., 1851-12-24

dressed TO the nation and the army in the former Of
and declared that instead Of employing itself in taking
care OF the interests of the people, the Assembly had only
become hesre Of confpracies and plots against him.
pie by whom he has been elected He restores universal
sursge the people to assemble next month in
their to elect Assembly; to this Assem-
bly, he will resign his powers and let the nation exerce
ts win in either electing or resstng him He proposes
ten years as the period which the Chief Of State should
retain power aided by Ministers responsible the
cutve He abolishes the Council Of State &c. prefer
however give you tho text these documents They
APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE.
Frenehmen-The present situation cannot last much
The Assembly, which ought to he the nrmest sup
porter Of order has become the theatre plots The pa
rstism Of 300 Of is members could not arrest its fatal
tendencies In place Of making laws for the general in
terest Of the people, it was forging for civil 1t
attacked the power hold directly from the people; it
encouraged every evil passion IL endangered the repose
Of France. have dissolved it, and make the whole
people judge between and it. The constitution,
beforehand the you iDtrusted to Six millions
Of votes striking protest against 1T and yet have
RACES found me passive But now that the fundamental
part no longer respected BY those who ncesssnty in
woke it. and the men who have already destroyed two
monaIchies wish 20 tie up my han ds in order to over
throw the republic duty is TO be se their perddious
projects to maintain the republic and to rave the ooun
try by appealing to the solemn judgments of the only
sovereign recognise In Franoe-the people
then make loyal appeal to the entire nation; and
say 10 you If you wish to continue this Of dis
quietude and mGase that degrades you endangsrs
the future, choose another person in my place, tor
Su: Which make, me- respon.iSe for Acts That caSnot
hinder and chainG to the helm when the vessel
rushing into the sbyss IT, on the contrary you have
et! confidence In give me the Of accomplish
ing the grand mission hold from you That mission
consists in closing the Of revolution in satisfying
them against subversivs passions Itconssts sepecisy
to create institutions which survive men, and which
tnas the nsby power tSs. the SSss prs
ponderanee Of single Assembly, are the permanent
causes Of trouble and dscord, submit to sursges
the fundamental basis of constitution which tho As
semblies will develope hereafter
!. A responsible chief, named for ten years.
The Ministers dependent on the Executive alone.
g. Council Of State formed Of the most dsting uis b.
ed men preparing the laws and maintaining the discus
sion before the Legislative corps. =
A. legislative corps discussing and voting the laws
named by universal suffrage without the scrin de Hsfe
| which faisifes the election.
s. second Assembly, formed Of all the illuetrious
persons cf the nation; Preponderating power guar
dian Of the fundan entail psct ano Of publ; liberty
ming Of the present century has already given France
repose and prospe;ty 1T guarantees them still Such is
by your sufrages IT, the contrary, you prefer CO.
vernmen. without force, republican bor
in the NEGATIVE
with complete knowledge of the fact ard knowing for
| whom and fcr what you vote
III do not obtain the majority Of the votes shall
summon new Assembly, aud lay down before it the
mission have received from you. But you believe
gsnized by the Emperors still yours proclaim to he
80 by ratiying the powers | demand of you. Theu
France and Europe will be preserved from anarchy OBJ
stsclss will he removed, rivalres will have disappeared
for al viii respect in the viii of the people, the decree Of
a. the Palace Of the Elys6e this I'd day of De-
| cember. LOUIS NAPOLEON BoNAPARrE.
PROCLAMATION OF TIE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
TO TIE ARMY.
bociers Be proud Of your mission you Will save the
country rely upon you not TO violate the laws, but to
command respect fer the fret law of the country
nstional soveregnfy-of which am the legitim
You long suffered Mhe me- from the obstacles tina. pre-
vented doing all the good intended, and posed
the demonstrations Of rathy in my favor fhoe
obstacles are removed The Assembly scush. to impair
the suthosty which derive from the entare ns.on II
has ceased 20 exist.
make loyal appeal to the people aud the " and
ite them-E her give me the means Of insurins your
| prosperity, or cheoee another 10 my place
In 1880 se well as in lS4s, yeu were tres.ei
quished army. After having branded your beroi,si dis
nefeetedoess, they d.sdaned to consult your symps-
thes and wishes and, nevertheless, yon the es Of
the nation. To day, a. this solemn moment wish the
voice Of the amy to be heard
Vote. then, freely a. citizens but as soldiers do not
forget that passive obedience TO the orders Of the chief
of the government is the rigorous duty OF the
from the general down TO the soldier II Is for who
responsible fer my sctions before the people and pos
terty TO adept the measures mos. conducive to the pub
| lie welfare
Az for you maintain entire the rules Of discipline aud
honor By your imposing attitude sSss the country in
ready TO s attempts ssnst the free exercise Of
| the ioveregnty OF the people.
Soldiers. 10 nc; SPEAK to you Of the recollestioas
attached 20 my name. They are engraved on your
hearts. We unitel by inds.oubls ties. Your his
tory is mine THERE'S tsSrsen us in the past
nifty Of glo-y snd mi.ortuaes. There shall be in the
future con munity of sentiments and resolution. for
The repe.s and sfsnda.Gr a,s Of Frsnee % ,,,,.
Palace ofthe Eysec. Dec. 2
In the Of the French people the President OF the
republic dscr,es'--
Art Univeffsl suffrage 40 fs-sstablished. The Law
of The 5ln day abfogstsd
Art. g. The Ff-DAh people is coavoked IT'S elective
College, em the 18th Ct December 70 The 2st Of Deem
Der following
Art The state Of .iege ,s deereed througbou. the
Ar. 5 TIC coaroii of State is dissolved.
AT The Minister of The Interior s charged 9th
the .x.euton Of tae pres Pres.r; eser,e; -
T. MctHy. the Minister Of tie Interior
Palace Of the Eysde, Dec.
Trr Ifrrrcr oy PoI,cs TO iHE ISH.rTASrs or PAH. -
Fsrisians-The President of the republic, by .
gtoGs Initiative hss bbfs-d the Vaccinations 0f parties
anG at an end TO he anguish Of the country Il is in
tho ptre Of the people in i.s interest and for the
maintenance Q; TIE press, that the even. is
phled.
ltstothe judgment Of .he people Tia, 'us Napoleon
Donapsrte sutmiu his conduct.
rhe rrsiness 81 the at makes you understand with
What imposing and s0len silence the free exercise Of the
popular tcvereigr'y ought % be maptes;ed To-day.
az yesterday, Jet order be watchword let all coed
citizen, animated ~ by the love OF the country
aid me IN ny ursteTSb.e resolation
Have confidence IN him whom 1000 900 cf votes have
rs.ted 70 the 1r,t dignity of the country. when he
sumne the entire people 10 express their will the fac
tons alone would place obstacles ia the way Any at
.orrpt . eifoTder shall be promptly ard inf xiby
vrttt.a. W AAVtAs, PrcieSt of Police.
DE :. 1851.
Tie Tle.tct q ro.cs, ~ de Msupss has addressed
circ Jsr @ all Tie Ctmmissaries Of Police iny;pg the
g watch With courage and energy ?Tes tubllc Tranquil
hy. and 80 allow &c reetrg he jbec. oi which should
aJv.ar :, them sCs.!ci> u.s.
1hs mcri.PS. az eGfly borr, the Place d. 10 Con
efTcei ID rautourg 81 lloucse. tue Tueriss the Lou
rs 4nc TIE Pa % SsrcutAl covered with trcoPs
tre a-rsrE us having been made dUring the night
CsfciSls ChsrgsrI iet. Cavagnse, Brde1u, Lamort
,iere LeLc Ccei.l CLsrrss Nm Euse Theirs Bun, the
ConmiTsry q ro.'ce a. the Assembly, ead iG ~ sid
twenty-five or tUeny eight others have been srrested
The f-ei named srs committed 70 FiuceERes, aud
assured ui ts transferred to he srtrs Of Ham Gen.
Chat gGrer attempted 20 hsrangue The solders sent b.
aid me rcce afslts who arrested kim but IL is said
tE,v -s;sed "a listen 20 hir. Col Chsrras ~ ssd 20
nav, nded of he AGENTS who arrested hin
lt isGso reported that Va Michel de Bgurges) and
CdHlcn RaYiot Jnder Grges. tgt THE isd0ubful
The ds:re, disscivng the A,ssbly 80, is signed as
you ItT eve ~ 81 de Merry, the.Esw Minister of the
irtsgicr
The rev M'nisters eFe v. D. Norry, lo,erior; "