Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-01-31
OUR MINISTER AT PARIS.

The correspondence between the State Department
and Mr.. Rives, the American Minister Paris, has
been published. Mr.. Rves gives Mr.. Webster a
comprehensive account of the usurpations of Napo-
leon, and concludes follows:
In my last despatch mentioned to you that since
the late extraordinary events here, had abstained
from appearing the usual weekly receptions of the
President, while the rest of the diplomatic CORDS
with the exception that time of the repesen
of Switzerland had pursued different course Since
the date of that despatch, the representative of Swift
zerand, under instructions from his government has
followed the example of the of the diplomatic
corps, and l an The only foreign Diplomatic
agent OF any grade who has not attended the Pres-
dents receptions since the revolutionary coup deeiat
oy which the constitution was overthrown.
In pursuing this course | have taken counsel not
merely OF the feelings and sentiments natural to the
bosom of an American citizen under such circum-
stances, but also of those higher considerations of
principle and conduct which should control the con-
duct OF public agent. Representing as the United
States do before The world, the great cause of Free
popular, and republican Institutions it seemed to me
that would be in some betray the cause
II a person Entrusted to act speak in their name
should go forward with appearance of indecent
haste 70 salute dIctatorlal power which had risen
oy violence on the ruins of written republican
stltutlon however defective here On the other hand
the PRESIDENT having appealed the nation to aty
his illegal acts, and pledged himself in the event of
an unfaVorabe decsion surrender at once the DO
stlon he now holds by but that of force he
can have no inst of complaint if the represent
tatlve of foreign power thinks proper to await the
decision OF the only rghtful tribunal in questions of
interior political organization, whose judgment has
been formally invoked.
These are the principles which, in the absence of
instructions from my government, l have assumed
as the proper guides of my conduct in a novel and
delicate situation, rendered more responsible by the
opposite course taken by all the rest of the diplomat
lc corps. trust they may meet the appreciation of
those to whom alone am accountable. -
Mr.. Webster replies 70 lows
" 1t was quite natural that you should be in no
haste to appear at the public receptions of the Pres
dent after the overthrow of the written republican
constitution of France. You sympathse, in this re-
spect, with the great body of your countrymen. If
that overthrow had become necessary, it's necessity
is deeply to be depored because, however imperfect
It's structure, 1t the only great republican gov
eminent existing in Europe, and all Americans wish
ed 1t success. We feel if the catastrophe which
has betalen it may weaken the faith of mankind in
the pc rmanency and solidity of popular institutions
Nevertheless, although our government is now the
only republic ranking among nations of the first Glass;
we cling to Its principles with increased affection
Long experience has convinced of its practicable
~ 10 do good, and its power to maintain liberty and
order. We know that it has conferred the greatest
blessings on the country, and raised her to eminence
among the nations and if destined to stand the
only great republican nation, shall still stand
Before this reaches you the election will be over;
and it, as is probable, decided majority of the peo-
pie should be found to support the President, the
course of duty for you will become plain. From
| freSluent WaShlngton'S time down TO the present
day. 1t has been principle always acknowledged by
the United States, that every nation possesses right
to govern itself according its will, change
its Institutions discretion, and to transact its bust
ness through whatever agents 1t may think proper to
employ. This cardinal point in policy has been
strongly illustrated by recognising the many forms of
political power which have been SUCCESSFULLY adopt
ed in France in the series of revolutions with which
the country has been visited. Throughout all these
changes the government of the United States has
Quoted itself In strict conformity 10 the gna prnci-
Piles adopted by Washington, and made known to our
diplomatic agents abroad, and to the nations of the
world, by Mr.. Jeffersons letter to Gouverneur Nor
ris, of the 18th of March, 1888 and if the French
people have now substantially made another change,
we have choice but 10 ledge that also and
as the diplomatic representative of your country in
France, you will act your predecessors have acted
and conform to what appears be settled national
authority. And while we deeply regret the over
throw of popular institutions yet ancient ally
has still our good wishes for her prosperity and hap
pness, and we bound to leave her TO the choice
of means for the promotion of those ends. "
ATTENTION, MECHANICAL INVENTORS. Mr.. F. NJ.
Ray advertises in the New York Tribune that he
will give the following rewards to any mechanical
inventor; first: 81 500 for the best invention for pre-
venting loss of life from collisions, and from the
breaking of axes and wheels. $500 for the best meth
cd of excluding dust from the hen in motion.
$500 for the best railroad brake. $500 for the best
sleeping night seat for railroad The pre-
miums will be open for competition from this date
until the annual Fair of the American Institute,
where they expected to be exhibition; and no
invention already introduced to the public will be
entitled to compete for the prizes. 1t must be I'M
derstood that the inventions to be such can be
adop;ed and into general use, the inventors in all
cases retaining their right to patents.
PRESIDENT FILLMORE AND SECOND TERM. The
Washington Republic notices paragraph In the let
ter of Washing ton correspondent of northern pa
per, stating that the friends of President Fillmore
had called upon him and requested him to decline
becoming candidate at the approaching Presidential
election, and says:
have reason helieve that nreciselu the