The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-03


PARIS, February ID, 1851.
The Dotat,o~ for the Pvesident-Rsmark of Napo-
leon, First Conswi-1he Public Subscription
Prince of Moscow A6a,r-A Neu M,nstry Pro-
6ppotntments- Dnpin--1Hs Heir of the
BOrrbons--Spat~-S,pu :eriand-B,shop Hughes
-Ewopean Politics, &C., &c.
The dotation demanded by the President has
been refused by a large majority. The report of
the committee was against it; and, despite the
speech of Mr.. de Montalembert on Monday last,
which, by the by, was very unpopular, the
100000 francs were refused to Louis Napoleon.
The press in general, with the exception of few
newspapers which are devoted to the Elysee, did
all in its powerto enlighten the Nation al Assembly,
and to force the representatives to oppose this new
demand, which would be employed, as they said,
to form the steps of a new throne to the empire.
Among the articles published, one in La Prese
of the bitterest kind ever written by the adpsr.
saires of Louis Napoleon. The famed words of
the legltimist party, which are, that "Not a day
more; not cent more" ought to be allowed to
the President-meaningt that Louis Napoleon ought
not to remain at the Elysee one day longer than
the constitution allows, and that not a "copper''
ought to be given to him besides the salary which
has been regulated by the constitulion-all this
y,
no doubt, great influence upon the voters. Another
thing which had much power and weight in the
scales of the affair was, that Napoleon Bonapare,
when he was the First Consul, had but salary Of
500 900 francs, which were sufficient for him; and
that he, who had conquered the whole of Italy and
did many glorious deeds, refused to have this
amount OF money augmented, for, said he, it was
enough for true republican Very likely all this
was not sincere but II was thought So and he had
power enough to turn the republic into an empire
AZ soon as the demand OF dotation was refused,
III partizans Of the Elysee began their campaign,
and did everything 10 excite the mob to raise SUBJ
scnptIons in favor Of Louis Napoleon As long as
any hope entertained, nothing was said by the
President, but when the private agents reported
that II would be failure, ii was deemed neces-
sary to refuse it publicly. Accordingly a commu-
nication was sent Tuesday last TO several news
papers, in which the President declined to accept
any money collected by subscription adding, that
his only wishes were TO live quietly, without
este ntation, and satisfied for the future with the
salary oihis poste. This wise, or POLITICAL measure
has excitedthe anger of several supporters of Louis
| Nar0eon; and the journal DE Pays, which is the
most devoted organ of the President, says that he
| has no right to refuse the public donations and
| that hotel or mansion ought 10 built for Louis
Napoleon, with the money which has been already
| collected.
| In the meantime, the family of Bonaparte, who
| pretend to have claims against the French go
vernme NJ, have presented bill for demand of
wilh lawyer, has been reducedto only twelve mil.
lions OF francs Ii will be remembered tn II this
demand had first been made under the reiga of
Louis Philippe, by Lucien Murat, who was the
emissary TO recover that petit amount OF money
which, If he had succeeded in obtaining was to be
divided among all the living Bonapartes We
shall see what will happen ander this the new sort
The demand Of Mr.. diamond de Ia Crorse,te to the
National Assembly, for authority to sue Monsieur
Ney, Prince OF Moscow, for insulting him in the sa-
looms OF the Elysee, has been granted. 1t created
| much trouble in the House. 1t appears that the
President has been grieyed at that event, rather
| at the attack OF Mr.. Ney upon Mr. Ramona, for he
had some private intentions with Mr.. Ney, which
now cannot be realized. According to some re.
ports, upon which think | can rely, Louis Nspo-
leon acknowledged the lmpossibiliiy OF his bein-
reelected President in 1852. and would have done
all N his power to present IN his place Mr. Ney de
ktpt the presidential char for the next four years.
after which, Louis Napoleon was reeligible, &C
cording 10 The constitution. And all this is blown
up by The flair of Ramona de la Crorsette.
A new ministry is spoken Of in all the political
circles, to be composed Of NM de Brilliant Minis
ter Of Foreign Affairs; Lamartine, Minister of the
Interior; Bethmoul, Minister OF Justice; M,gue,
Minister OF Public Works; WaIsse, Minister OF
Agriculture; Dumas, Minister OF Public Iastruc-
ton; Schramm, Minister OF War; Collas Minister
of the Navy, and Fould, Minister of Finance This
new ministry is TO be named at the end OF the
month. All this may take place, but what would
1t is rumored in certain circles that Gen. Bira.
quay dHiers, who, as il is known, has taken the
removed by Louis Napoleon His temper, it is said,
does not agree with that Of the President His sue
cefsor would be Gen. Saint Arnaud, who is the
most devoted friend Of the President
Gen. La Hitte, formerly Minister Of Foreign Az.
fairs, and who was representative Of the depart.
ment OF the Nord at the Legislative Assembly, sent,
on Friday last, his resignation to Mr.. Dupin; and
when 4 was known by the other representatives,
they all manifested their unani nous regrets at such
an unforeseen resolution. As minister, Mr. de la
Hii,e has shown himself Just and independent, and
as representative he was one OF the pillars Of
der and true advocate OF the majority.
Mr.. Dupin was reelected yesterday in his capa-
city OF Speaker OF the House. by a majority Of 81
votes. Every step had been taken to prevent his
reelection; but the coed sense Of the majority pre-
vailed on this occasion, and nothing was able TO
shake the power Of their re solution. This, think,
10 also considered as another mark OF opposition
towards the Elysee, for Fir Dupn is not man to
be bribed
Much excitement was caused last week by the
news that Count de Chambord Yves sick at Venice,
and that his health was ia such danger that his re-
covery was thought impossible. The agitation
among the members OF the lePitimis party was ex-
irene, and it was the thermometer Of the public
feelings for the only heir of the Bourbon family.
The people Of Paris showed such an interest in the
news, that the Count de Chambord seems not so
the county.
News from spain, arrived this morning, an
nounces that change has taken place IN the
ministry Of Queen Isabella Count Of MirasoI.
minister of war, has been replaced by General
Ltrsundi. This was settled ON the 7th instant.
From switzerland hear that motion has been
privately made in the great council to take a vote,
by which the rtroiuitonnatrs Of all nations nav be
turned nom the frontiers OF the Republic, and
their plans unveiled to the governments 10 which
they belong. II this takes place. the United States
will soon be the only refuge of all those who dream
OF living under republican government Well, 80
much the better There is in the States of the
Union room enough TO contain all the democrats Of
Europe, and besides this, there they will be tree
from gendarmes and prisons. This, IL one throws
aside the love for ones country, is gate sufficient
| enticem to abandon DID, rotten Europe.
IL Piedmont, the Minister Sic cardi has sent in
| his resignation, which has been accepted. This
will, very likely. change in a short while the whole
| poliucs.of the kingdom Of Sardinia. The port Of
| Ia Spezzia, one OF the best the shores Of the
Me diterranean Sea- is on the of being convert
| I'D into maritime port, for the use OF the royal
| navy Of king Emmanuel.