The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-17
THE UNION.

semby as necessary evil, and on which many build
their ambitious hopes
The people tired OF the reaction All except the
aTstocrats and high bogose would be glad TO see the
end OF such a reign OF compression.
II the President gain popular favor, should express
wish 10 restore the suffrage 10 the millions he has
robbed OF IT. who would give him credit for sincerity =
VINO would trust him for the future doubt II he will
do this; but should he, will certainly not e-elect him.
he cannot be reelected constitutonay for the consl
tuition will not be revised at least in that particular IT,
then, he were 10 retain his power by unconstitutional
election, or by coup deaf, it would be revolution.
And where do you think the democracy OF France--of
paTs-would be TO suffer this II is not possible thai
they should have shed their blood in vain in another
ouilon TO be again deceived and deprived OF the liberty
hey have conquered. They tolerate such an
apology for the great Emperor He has evidently mis-
taken his position. What the people did under their
alarm OF socialism, as a necessity, and out of affection 10
The glorious name oil Napoleon, he has mistaken for a
political choice and indication OF Imperialism Should,
however, the democrats be united in The choice OF
dldate for the presidency-should they take who
has not compromised himself with any great division OF
The party, probably such Carno,--here will be
no doubt OF bis election over Louis Napoleon, the
Pfnce dc Jonville any other OF the chiefs OF fac.
tons The hope Of union among all parties of the de-
mocracy is becoming brighter. They the necessity Of
merging their dhcrences-of practising moderation and
tolerance TO The republic The Bugraves their
common enemlesthe allies of despotism and the foes
Of the laborer Their common cause-her common enc
my-he safety Of the republic, which is the only hope
left of ameoraton--iher blood split in three revou
ons--the future glory of France--lhe grooming martyrs
Of liberty in the prisons of Naples and Rome and the
prayers and expectations of Euope-all combine to effect
and il mistake not, all eiecting, union OF the
democracy 10 carry their candidate TO the presidency in
1852 No strained or forced argument, influenced by
my wishes, but close study OF French politics. and
intimate acquaintance with parties, have led me TO this
conclusion II, however, by unforeseen circumstances
my wishes and belief are realzed- the democratic
party by their divisions should the election of
repubican Candidate shall no, despair of France for
as have said, the growing intelligence Of the masses
and the progress OF socialist ideas, will make any Other
form OF government impossible But il cannot be: the
great God. who has been pleased TO permit Paris have
such power for good evil, will oyerrue the passions
of men, when Europe in chains is looking up with
pectaon to the advent of the real democratic power in
Paris as the only hope OF salvation.
What glorious future for France If she succeed now
in establishing pure republic Her paramount position
will make ner the terror and destruction OF oppressors
and the beraor of naons. VIVA, aproud title! Ii is
war OF principles now; it is logger nation against
ton, but yraats leag ued against the people. With whom
will France fght Now under the reaction, she is h
ally of yrants but in 1852 she will be the ally of TIT
people W. b. L.