The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-06

stituton OF France. The OF revision was re-
jeced by bare constitutional negative. II required
majority OF threefourths OF the votes OF the Chamber
and II came being carried, that change oil Two
votes would have reversed the result OF project so dear
to the President and his ad administration. But such de-
feat seems almost equivalent TO avcloy Three ourihs
OF any assembly presents immense odds to be overcome
on any occasions and with such vote, shall be pre-
pared find by the next arrival IRON Europe that Louis
Napoleon and his friends will boldly assume tina, the
ton is with Them and that revision OF the constitution
is demanded by the people OF France the
adverse wishes OF the minority of the deputies Such
state OF things will immense excitement, mol only
in Paris but throughout France.
In times past, revolutions in France have been con
coced and achieved in Paris. The public sentiment OF
Paris has given the to France and the people OF the
capital been the arbers OF the destnes OF the ma
ton. II the people of Paris who accomplished The
revolution of l79l and the actors in The memorable
political dramas which succeeded down to the supreme
ee vaton of Napoleon TWAS the people Of Paris who de-
thoned and expelled Charles X. and performed the three
days. work which ended in the accession OF Louis Philippe
II was the people OF Paris who in turn hurled him from
power, and from France, and initiated the measures
which resulted in the present constitution But with this
last event, under the overwhelming influence OF these
same people oil Pars-by this same constution-they
dsarmed themselves 1t provides for universal suffrage
and gives the political weight and importance TO
citizen of province enjoyed by citizen
of Paris.
Pending the election OF President under the constitu
ton, there were rival candidates for the presidency
prominent among whom were Louis Napoleon, NJ La
MARITIME, and Gen. Cavagnac AT first the English jour
nasts and speakers OF opinion that Lamarne stood
the best chance and that the opinion of many intel
gent persons in this country. 1t might have proved
true, had the decision rested with tina people OF Paris
But the mass OF the universal constituency of France
probably knew very little about Cavaignac Lamar
tine They possessed very little sympathy with these
great men but the of Napoleon unver-
sally known and appreciated. II had been talisman
that had once welded the whole nation as a vast
machine. 1t had conducted the to glory and
conquest and influenced the people to resolve and
in accordance with the will OF The Emperor This
element long out OF sight, but not forgotten and
which touched the hearts Of Frenchmen. This powerful!
charm had lis effect the election ought TO have been
foreseen When the votes came in from all France. il
was found that Louis Napoleon had about our-ffhs OF
the votes OF the republic.
We will wait with anxious solicule TO what the
people will have say Of the rejection Of the proposed
revision of the constitution, which intended to open
the door to the reelection OF Louis Napoleon, which
could not be done legally without revsion the
OF the constitution carefully guarded against this very
suit
Weinvie attention TO the following proceedings in the
Chamber of Deputies, throwing light this sub
jec:
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY July ioth.-M. Dupin, the
President, took the char at a quarter past two.
The order of the day the adjourned discussion on
the revision OF the Constitution
Nj Dillon Barrot said that he had 10 regret that the
question Of The revision had been much left aside du
ring the discussion He hal also 10 declare that, how
ever he admired the talent Of NJ Hugo, he could
but declare that the first example OF such Departure and
OF violence had arisen IRON The topics
which he had thought tit To select Tor his remarks He
the speaker would follow that course, bu, would
conne himself TO the question really before
the Chamherhe revision. lie considered that the re,
/ fha md
ward off the dangers which were impending The honor
able gentleman then went Tor some time, setting forth
the propely OF voting the revison at present and con-
cuded by imporing the Assembly not 10 be wanting 10
itself and the country by refusing IT. Loud applause
M de Renusst then left his place to ascend the tribune,
when loud cries OF ia cioure arose Inc cry became
The President said he would put the close OF the dis
cu.-ion 10 the vote. lGrea agitation on the left
The close Of the discussion was, after one doubtful
trial by e ue pronounced Greai agitation on the
LETT loud marks OF dispeasure.l
Cries here arose Tor " the division"
The President proceeded TO read the several PROPOSE
tons and amendments.
great agitation here manifested itself in the Cham
Der; the members thronged into the centre passage,
which, in a minute two became blocked up the
then placed in the tribune 10 receive The votes and
one OF the secretaries commenced calling out the
Ii then quarter past o, and the vote commenced
After interval oil about an hour aud three quarters
taken up The vote and examinations of the balls thrown
The President, rose and said The following is the
result OF the division:
Number OF votes ....''''''''.'''..,'.'... ~
Majority OF three-fouhs. $40
Ayes ff6
i Noes 45
In consequence Continued the honorable gentleman.)
as the ourbs OF the vote required by the consutu
ton have been obtained, the proposition for the
vision is declared TO be rejected.
On the left; Viue Ia repubhqtl
i The sitting then terminated.
i Theirs and of his friends voted aganst revs-
ion M de Lamartne and the moderate republicans also
voted against revision, as well AS several legiumisls
! SpAs-Accounis from Madrid of the 9th instant
state that previous the close OF the parliamentary
the arrangement of the floating debt reform in the
tariff. and the estimates. The government also
anxious that the bill the press be likewise disposed Of
1t does appear that serious difference had
between the government AMI the captain general Of
Cuba The latter lately forwarded to The cabne, a
pee plan OF the administrative reforms in the interest OF
tha, valuable colony The royal council is
ining the PLAN and is shortly expected 10 make known lis
decision.
ii IrAr-Tbe "Risorgimento" OF Turn announces that
the commander OF the carbneers at For assassna
nardi was proceeding the day with his iami.
ly from Bologna to Rmin he was attacked and rob.
bed
AusrRn-Advices from Vienna state that the project.
ed loan OF The Austrian government has been concluded
with the house Of RothschiId Baron James Ro,hschd
proceeded TO Vienna from Paris for that purpose,
DIED,
Al Santa rc New Morco, of epelss the 9Th q May last in
the year age, ALEXANDER GORDON BEAIL, OF
Col United and grandson OF The
late venerable GsoHss TAYLOR, OF this city.
u Alexandria aud Washington poat-