The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-25

graphic summary of this has already appeared in our col
umns
one OF the New York journals mentions private let
ter from London, under date of the 9th instant which
states that the army "had gone to The deputies This
to be plainly conradcled by the general tenor of
the later advices by the Baltic.
II will be perceived that the account OF the Tevou-
tionary movement which we give below is made up prin
cpay Of the Official papers issued by the various author
tiles
PARIS, Tuesday Dec 2, ls5l--ll, a m.
The President of the republic accomplished a coup
dttat this morning The principal streets in Paris were
occupied at early hour by strong bodies OF infantry
cavalry and artillery, and the following decres was
posted on the walls OF Paris;
In the OF The French people, the President oi the
Arr / The National Assembly is dissolved
ART II Universal suffrage is re established. The law
OF the 3lst OF May is repealed.
Arr ILL. The French people are convoked in their
elective colleges from the 4h to the 2ls of December
Art lV The state OF siege is decreed in the whole of
the mrs! military division.
ART. Y. The Council Of Stale is dissolved
ART VI The Minister OF the Interior is charged with
LOUIS NAPOLEON BoNApARrE.
appeal 10 the People
FRENCHMEN: The present situation cannot last much
longer Each day the situation of the country becomes
worse. The Assembly, which ought to be the frmest
supporter OF order has become theatre OF plots The
/
rest It's fatal tendencies In place OF making laws for
the general interest of The people, forging for
civil war It attacked The hold directly from the
people; 1t encouraged every evil passion; it endangered
the repose OF France | have dissolved it, and make
the whole people judge between and it. The cons,-
tuition, you know, had been made with the object Of
weakening beforehand the powers you ntrused to
Six millions of votes striking protest against it,
and yet | have faithfully observed it. Provocaons.
the fundamental part is no longer respected by those who
necessarily invoke it, and the men who have already de-
s,royed two monarchles wish 10 tie up my hands order
to overthrow the republic. my duty TO battle their per
hdous projects 10 maintain the republic and to the
country by appealing to the solemn judgments of the only
sovereign recognise in France-the people.
l. them make loyal appeal to the entire nation and
say to you il you wish to continue this state Of dsque-
ude and malase that degrades you and endanges the
er wish for place which is powerless for good, but
which makes responsible Tor acts that cannot hinder,
and chains TO the helm when the vessel rashng
into the abyss If, the contrary, you have still conf
dence in me, give me the OF accomplishing the
grand mission hold from you That mission consists in
closing the OF revolution, in satisfying the legitimate
wants OF the people, and in protecting them against sub
versve passions 1t consists especially 10 create inslu
ons which survive men, and which are the foundation
which something durable is based Persuaded that The
instability OF power, that the preponderanse OF single
Assembly, are the permanent OF trouble and dis
i cord, submit your surages the fundamental bases of
constitution which the Assemblies will develop here
after
Ist A responsible Chief named for ten years
4 Cd The ministers dependent on the Executive alone
VI.
men, preparing the laws and maintaining the discussion
before the legislative corps.
| 4th: legislative corps discussing and voting the
laws, named by universal suffrage, whou, the serut'n
de hste which falsifes the election.
5th second Assembly formed OF all the illus'rious
persons of the natoo-a preponde eratng power guardian
| of the fundamental pact and OF public liberty
This sysem created by the First Consul in the begin.
ming OF the present century has already given TO France
repose and prosperity. Ii guarantees them still III you
parake it, declare so by your suIrages If, on the con
ary you prefer government without force monarchical
republican, borrowed from some chimerlcal future,
/ reply in the negative Thus then. Tor the first time
since 1904 you will vote with complete knowledge OF
the fact, and knowing for whom and Tor what you
vote.
mon a Assembly. and lay down before Il the mission
have received from you But you believe that the
cause OF which my name IS the symbol-iha is, France
regeneated by the revolution oil so, and organized by
the Empeor-s still yours, proclaim 10 be so by Tail.
4 flying the powers demand OF you. Then France and
Europe will be preserved from anarchy, obstacles will
be removed riyaes will have disappsared-lor all will
respect, in the will OF the people, the decree oil Pov-
dence.
Done at the palace OF the Eysee this I'd OF Decem.
''' LOUIS NAPOLEON BoNAPARTE.
Proclamation ofe President Of Ge Republic 10 the Army
Il SOLDIERS Be proud OF your mission. You will save
the country rely upon you not TO violate the laws,
bu, TO command respect for the first law OF the country
national soyereigny-of which the legitimate rep
resentatve
You long suffered, like me, from the obstacles that pre-
the demonstrations oil your sympathy IN my fayor lhose
obstacle. are removed The Assembly sought TO impair
the authority which derive from the entire nation II
has ceased 10 exist
make loyal appeal to the people and the army, and
tell them, either give the means oil nsurng your
prosperity, or choose another iu my place.
In $780, well in SiS, you were treated as van
qsished army After having branded your beroical dis
nteresedness they dsdained to consult your sympahies
and wishes and nevertheless you The e OF the ma
ton. To-day, al this solemn moment wish the voice
OF the army 10 be heard.
Vote then freely as citizens but as soldiers do not
forget that passive obedience the orders OF the chef OF
The government is the rigorous duty Of the army. from
the general down to the soldier II IS for me, who am
responsibe for my actions before the people and pos
tery TO adopt the measures most CONDUCIVE to TIE pup
lie welfare.
As for you maintain entire the rules OF discipline and
honor BY your imposing attitude assist The country IN
manfesting It's will with calmness and refecuon be
ready to repress all aemp, against the free exercise oil
the sovereignty OF the people.
Soldiers do not speak TO you OF The recoleotohs az.
tacbed 10 nv name They engraved on your hearts,
We are united by indssouble ties. Your history Is
mine There is between IN the past community OF
glory and misortunes there shall be IN the future
Community of sentiments and resolutions for the epose
anu s'A''e' " LOUIS NAPOLEON BoNAPARTE.
PALACE or THE ELysyE, Dec. 2.
, The Prefect of Police 10 The Inhabitants of ParS.
p,psr,Ss. The President OF the republic, by coura-
oeou. initiative has bafned the machnaons oi pafhes'
and nut an end TO the anguish OF the country IL IN
The name of the people in its interest," and tor 'he nam
,enance of the press tina, the event accomplished
Ii is to the judgment OF the people that LOUIS Napoeon
Bonaparte submits his conduct -,
The greatness OF the act makes you UNDERSTAND WIN
what imposing and solemn silence the free exercise o
The popular sovereignty ought TO be manifested To-day