The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-29

ssA HI. !. heps fer he territorial limits Of Ne
A present, however, tho two Immediate objects
q Ne Eys6e ere Distinct iron territorial sggran-
dissmsnt, and might even b rendered more afduoss
BY acquisitions Of that nature. Hence the language
Of Louis Napoleon is extremely pacific The frst Of
these objects wo take to be the revival of the empire
legally constituted, and the second his own mar
rage. They are closely connected, for, on the one
hand, the proclamation Of the empire would be Of
little avail to Louis Napoleon, unless it was accom-
panied by the complete refrigeration of the i'm
perial dynasty and, on the other, his marriage
with a princess who may connect him with the
sovereign houses OF Europe cannot be achieved,
unless he has crown to offer TO his bride, and
a throne to his descendants. Nothing, indeed,
can seem more wild to those spectators of public
affairs who have watched the mutability of France
and the vicissitudes OF SO many royal lines, than
to speculate the chances Of the future, not only
beyond the boundaries of the present, but even
beyond those of human lifc Who shall speak in
France Of hereditary power, when of her Ave last
rulers, from Louis XVI. to Louis Philippe, but one
terminated his life and his reign together, and left
his inheritance to q natural heir? For upwards Of
sixty years, the supreme power Of the rulers of
France has acquired much more OF an elective than
of an hereditary character The present head Of
the State is essentially elective, and France which
has SO often recorded her sympathy for Poland may
rank her future sovereigns with the Polish kings.
Yet such is the deep seated passion Of hereditary
power, that the first object of those who have risen
to an extraordinary elevation is to perpetuate it;
by step, the policy of his uncle, clings to the idea
OF the Imperial dynasty with as much confidence as
il he had been born king Of Rome 1t is impossible
to foresee what results will these efforts but
we entertain no doubt that the negotiations that are
to lead to them are steadily pursued.
These considerations have now acquired SO much
weight, that they have elected from the Count de
Chambord the most public and peremptory asser-
1asv nd IF hso hiatt ha al
court at Venice has yet thought it prudent to
make. In the remarkable letter which appeared
yesterday in second edition, the representative
of the French monarchy explicitly declares that it
gagements, and to accept no Offices, at variance
with the grand object of the re-es.abshment of the
legitimate monarchy he instructs them to protest
against the empire, but without openly resisting
population; to support the government against an
archy, but for no other purpose and to promote the
entire and intimate union Of the monarchcal party.
This manifesto has already produced strong effect
out France; for it brings the strength or the
weakness, the consistency or the faithlessness Of
that party to the proof. 1t defines the steadfast
partsans of the monarchy; it will render them,
the Orleanists themselves; it distinctly recon-
mends the fusion of both branches of the royal
family; and il announces the resolution of the
.on him by Providence Nor can it be forgotten
that this language is held shortly after The visit
of the Russian Grand Dukes at Venice, and just be-
fore the arrival Of the Emperor Nicholas at Vienna;
and that it is dated from the Austrian dominions.
If, therefore, Louis Napoleon was waiting to find
pretext for the declaration Of the empire in the hos
tile attitude of his competitors, that time is come.
Every day the first men in France arc setting
noble example of refusal to take an oath of ale
glance to such government. Arago and Chan
GARNER are but the first of long list Of non-urors,
alike famous in science, in letters, and in war The
ConSe,is G6nerdur have refused the oath in the
person Of their most ilustrious members; and the
instructions which have just arrived from Venice
had been anticipated by the nobler class Of minds
in France. Are these symptoms Of an approach
ing turn in the opinion OF the masses! They may
become and at any rate it is the duty OF every
honest man to stand aloof from government which
is equally opposed to the rights Of authority and to
the liberties of the nation.
The following letter, dated "Venice, April q, !"
has been sdressed to his friends in France by the
Count de Chambord:-
Since the events of the month of December last have
several times made known to my friends the nature of
my sentiments my wishes, and my desires But con-
derpg the language lately held by the chief of the
sent government and the tendencies which and
manifested feel the necessity OF again addressing
a few words to all those who have till remained
and who wish still to remain faithful to the principle Of
which am the representatives. principle which can
alone to France her repoe her happiness and her
liberties. shall therefore. frankly and Loyalty explain
the line Of conduct which it appears to necessary
adept under the present circumstances without conceal
ing the sacrifices which it requires from their devoedness
The first duty Of royalts is to do act to enter into
no engagement in opposition with their political faith
Firmly convinced that the salvation of the country at
tached TO the hment of the legitimate monarchy
they ought above all TO cdearor to maintain intact the
principles Of which il il the basis Thus then whatever
advantage may be obtained by filling positions and offices
which place them in relation and habitual with
the people they must not hesitate to refuse all such in
engagemo promises be required from them
traTy to their principles and which would not permit
them to do IN all circumstances what their convictions
impose them.
But where the royalists should find themselves
forced by motives OF conscience honor and 10y atty to
nounce all public functions there still devoivc them
duties, and important duties, TO fulfil towards France
and to society. Let them continue to reside much
possible and as have not ceased to request them in the
midst of the population whom they exercise infu
ence; and let them try by rendering themselves useful
acquire each day st greater claims their confidence
and their gratitude They NAV also land even they are
bound to do so aid the government in the struggle it
carries on against anarchc and socialist doctrines and
if crisis unhappily should arise they ought still
they have already done) to show themselves the most
jealous and the most defenders of social order
Everything strengthens the belief that attempt will
be made to effect considerable change in the form
Of the They who attached to monarchy
my example they abstain from doing any hing which
could trouble the repose Of the country but IL will be-
come rigorous obligation to protest formally. and by
every means III their power OF pacific kind against
change which only have fatal consequences by endan
gering he destines OF France aud exposing it
to catastrophes and to pers from which the legitimate
monarchy only can save it.
| shall here repeat what ! have often said to my
friends-be unalterable matters of principle but at
concatingtowards persons; let your ranks your hearts
like mine, remain continually open all Perhaps
persons amongst you retained by various motives, will
not At first follow the path which have just indicated
but enlightened at future period by experience and by
the course Of events they will all return to us have no
doubt and shall receive them then with happiness.
Let receive also with eagerness and with coriialty
all those o other opons who approaching to each
day and who bring to the valuable aid of their zeal
their int clligcnce and their patriotism.
1t Is presenting to France the re-assurng spectacle
Of the intimate union OF the entire monarchca force that
shall bring her finally to renounce many fruitcss
designs and to recognise Of herself where her best and
surest future Il.
We are all thrown times Of trials and Of sacrifices;
and my friends will not forget that il Is from the land Of
exile that make this appeal 10 their constancy
and heir deyotedness Happier days yet in store
for France and for certain Of the fact. II il
in ardent love for my countryit in the hope Of
serving tof being able 70 serve it-that gather the
strength and the courage necessary for me to accom-
ph the great duties which nave been imposed on by
Providence.
IT il it and proper that The necessary be
a3opteaLat The present instructions writ ten and signed
by my hand shall with the utmost possible rromptitude,
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