The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-02-19

torney, who, under the reign Of Louis Philippe,
had been accused OF conclusion, black mail and
son, but also to the loss Of his citizenship. M.
Teste, the well known minister who associated his
name and interest with the shameful transae tions
Of P p;s and Pelaprat was the adviser Of
the code: the articles Of the decree. When this
piece Of impudence was achieved. the Pre-
sident showed it to M. Fould, then mi
MISTER s.s Of finance who did all in his power
Morny acted in the same manner, and he positively
refused to sign it, as Minister of the Interior and
chief OF the council Of ministers. Thus it was
deemed advisable to assemble all the ministry, and
this took place on Thursday last, 10 the morning.
General st. Arnault and M. Ducos, as we'll as the
above named ministers, opposed the project, and
reno nstrated with energy against its d propos,
Nothing could be obtained from the obstinaoy of
the President, who told his intimate friendsthose
who had run the risk Of their lives to support him
on the I'd Of December lsst-"Well, gentlemen,
myou 60 backwards, 60 forwards, and need no
Rouher, FOula, aud De Morny to give their re.
| signation into the hands of the President and he
thereupon issued three decrees by which M. do
Merry was replaced BY M. de Persigny, M.
M. Bneau This was not even sufficient, for,
with the intention to apo the government Of the
Emperor Napoleon, the President created also, by
tTo DEGREES Minister Secretary Of State and
blanca, his bosom friend, the rival of M. De
Persigny; and the second, M do Maupas, who
changed his title of project to that of minister.
With the help OF the above named individuals, and
under their immediate protection, the long pro-
ected decree of the seizure of the property of Louis
Philippe's children made its appearance in the
Mon.nnr, .u and was Immediately published by
useless to add that the Orleans family have
protested against the spoliation Of their fathers
inheritance, which had been considered as
just, and not to be attacked even by the
remembered, did SO many wrong things. | feel
inclined to believe that there will be much contro.
versy On the subject, and that many law suit will
ensuc. ] an authorized to cay that from this very
moment, the long talked Of fusion of the two
branches OF the Bourbon family is an accomplished
fact The American motto "Union is strength"
has been finally understood by them; and 60 much
the better for the future destiny of France.
The Ambassadors of Naples, Spain, and Brazil,
in the names of the Duchess d'Aumale, Princess
de JoinyilIe, and Du chess Of Montpensier, have
protested against the decree, and manifested their
intention not to assist at the grand ball given at the
Iuileries. Ibis having been communicated to the
President, they received communication by which
they were told that they could do as they pleased,
but that II they were not seen at that reception
they would no more be received by the President.
The Ambassadors, accordingly, were obliged to
submit till they would have received orders from
their respective governments.
Thus stands the afIair-and very likely for the
same cause as that given by his associate minister,
M. Magne has resigned his position as Minister of
Commerce and Agriculture, and was replaced by
M Lefevre Durunc.
have, before furnishing the report Of that affair."
to mention in few lines that tho pretended claims
of Louis Napoleon relative to the 2J0, 900 owed
by the French government to the Napoleon family,
and which he seems 80 renounce with such mag
nanimty, were considered rs without hope of being
granted by any Assembly; and therefore, there
WAS not SO much necessity for Louis Napoleon to
to wish to appear generous.
The list Of the members of the State Council is
also one OF the topics Of the week, as well that of
the Senators, both Of which have appeared in the
Monitepw. In the first we find fifty one persons,
among whom are nine ex-ministers, ten members
Of the ex legislative Assembly, ten ex counsellors
Of the ancient Council Of State, and twelve other
persons belonging to the navy, army, police, dipo-
macy justice, institute, and other branches Of the
French government. M. Baroche, ex. minister Of
Louis Napoleon, is at the head Of the Senate as
Vice.P President, and receives the handsome salary
of 80 COO francs year-ne arly as much as the Pre-
sident Of the United States
In the list ofsenators, We find four cardinals, six
marshals of France, eighteen generals, three vice.
admiraIs, and among the remainder of the seventy
two members, thirty-three ex.representatives and
other persons belonging to the most eminent fami-
lies Of France An the senators are men of rank
and mobiles, for see among them five princes, four
dukes, FIVE naIquses, elshhsseen count. contain
oaI S me H4as Generally speaking, these two
eightg6e'been received by the public with some f.
torable remarks; audit is said that if they had any
ght to rule the President, they would perhaps
done In general. it is feared that Louis Napoleon
swill pull the rope too hard" and swill break it,,
without he and the "French people, knowing it.
What would then be the result Of the fall, no one
can tell.
Whilst the Senate and State Council are still
constitute BY decrses t. Consultative Assembly is
disbanded, and many OF its members have sent to
the President their designations, declaring that
an
Assem- bly, which was without duty to perform, for
the President had never consulted them upon any
OF the DEGREES which he had made Messieurs de
Merede, Montalembert, de Mortimart, de Mour-
tier, Andre de Chsrente, Giraud, Bode Derjobert,
and Haley Claparde. are the most conspicuous
among them.
M. Dupin, ex. Speaker Of the National Assem-
bly,, has also sent in his resignation of General
Attorney, (Procureur General in consequence Of
the decree of the President relative to the property
of the Orleans family. M. Dupin, it will be re-
mem bered, had been the adviser and friend of Louis
Philippe. and be could not sanction, by his re-
remaining in an official position, the spolation Of
his benefactors.
The titles Of nobility, which had been abolished
under the reign of tho Provisional Govern nent,
have been re- established by Louis Napoleon. This
measure has received neither appreciation nor
blame by any Of those who seemed to be Interested
in the bargain.
The convention for the international rights of
literature between France and England, which has
been published in the newspapers OF yesterday
morning, has caused mucn sensation IN oCi circles
of bellies latres. The mutual piracy, which vas pre-.
venting the developement Of genius, was great
impeachment to many to publish their books, and
with this new arrangement. tho two countries
will exchange their publications for the enlghten-
ing of the people. 1t is desirable that the law
copyrights should also be exchanged bfween
France and the United States No doubt itwould
give an immense fight to the genius Of American
literature.
The stamp imposed by the government of'rance
upon the neves published in teultetons in tn news
papers liz soon to be abolished Will this bia bet
ter policy than il was to keep it, time wiProve.
1t is nevertheless fact that the novels Of dumas,
Sue, Sand. ard other writer's, have creatd great
ruin in the public mind by vitiating theiearts,
and overturniDg the heads
The rewa from Austria is OF a very intresting
kind The state Of siege, which was exidng In |
that empire, during the last three years, ison the
eve Of being recalled and abolished The Emperor |
has given orders TO dsarm the cities anJortii- |
cations. In the meantime, the Supreme Curt Of |
revision has been prorogated.