Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-11-12
Emperor or no Emperor.

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This vexed question seems to be settled at last
Napoleon the nephew, is to follow thus far in the
footsteps of his great uncle, but is not TO light his
battles over again In his speech, which we publish
below; he declares his determination to preserve
peace and to seek his glory in developing the mex
| haustible resources of France. If so, he may yet
earn for himself title the greatness of which he
is now only the mirror. 1t is seldom that usurpa-
tion such his contributes to the arts of peace
the prosperity of the nation whose rights are seized
But this may happen and when Louis Napoleon dis
bands his troops, discontnues his preparations,
and begins to excavate his canals and railroads, we
may hope that he speaks sincerely. The following
is the report of his speech at Bordeaux:
At Bordeaux Louis Napoeons reception most
enthusiastic. lie made speech, indirectly accept
ing the Empire, in response to complimentary toast
given in the name of the Prince President by ".
Dufour Duberyer, president of the Bordeaux Cham
Der of Commerce. Louis Napoleon replied fol-
lows:
81 accept with eagerness, the opportunity affor-
ded me by the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce for
thanking your great city for its cordial reception
and magnificent hospitality. am happy at the
end of my journey. TO communicate the impression
have received The object of my tour, as you are
we'll aware, to make myself acquainted, by per-
sonal observation. with the beautiful provinces in
the South, and to ascertain the real wants of the
people.
1t has, however, led to far important re-
suit. | may say. indeed. with candor as far remov-
ed from the Prince from false modesty. that
did people more directly more spontaneously
more universally testify their determination to free
themselves from all uneasness respecting the future
by placing in the same hand heretofore power
which sympathised with its feelings. Applause-]
The people have at last learned to value at
their price the false hopes with which it has been
cajoled, and the dangers with which it threat
tened.
1t seems that in 1852 society approached it's dis
solution. because each party consoled itself with the
belief that, amid the general wreck it might still
plant its standard on floating fragments Sensa-
tion-cries of Vive lEmpereur.] Now that its eyes
are opened to the absurd theories, the people have
acquired q conviction that those pretended reforms
were visionary, inasmuch as there has always been
disproportioned want of consequence between eX-
ped!ens and promised results. Loud applause, and
CT Of True True
A nation surrounds me with its sympathies, be-
cause do not belong to the family of Idea ogists
To promote the welfare of the country it is not ne
cessary to apply systems. but the chief point
above ali is produce confidence in the present and
security for the future. For this reason it seems
France desires to return to the Empire. Yes, yes
and prolonged applause. with cries of Vive l. En-
peror. There is one objection, to which must re-
ply Certain minds seem to entertain dread OF
war Certain persons say the Empire will only be
state of war but say the Empire is peace Great
| sensation For France desires it, and wher France
is satisfied the world is tranquil" These words. ut
lGicu III voice anu WITH SlfOlS ellI ndSS pro
duced magical effect and enthusiastic " braves
were heard on all SIDES
Glory descends by inheritance, but not war. Did
the Princes who justly felt pride that they the
grand children Of Louis XIV. recommence his wars
War is not made for pleasure, but through necessity
and, at this epoch of transition where by the side
of many clements Of prosperity, spring so many
causes of DEATH we may truly sly, be to hin
who gives the first signal 10 collision, the conse
| quences of which would be incalcuable. Long
and profound sensation. | have many conquests tt
make. | wish Ike him to conquer by Cancellation
all hostile parties and to bring into the grand popu
lar current those hostile streams which now lose
themselves without profit to any Applause.
Il wish to restore to religion, morality and opu
lence, that still numerous part of the population
which, though in the bosom of the fertile coun
try in the world, can scarcely obtain the common
necessaries of life. Sensation.
I'VE have an immense waste of territory to cul
tiva'e, roads TO OPEN ports to dig rivers to render
navi gable. system of railroads to complete w
have opposite to MarseiIIes, a vast kingdom which
we must assmilate to France. We have 10 bring al
our great western ports into connection with TIT
American continent by the rapdity of communca
ton which we still want, and lastly, we have ruin
to restore-false gods to overthrow. Truths will b.
made triumphant. Prolonged app1ause.l This il
the sense which attach to empire-if empire is Il
be restored Cries of Vive LEmpereur Sucl
are the conquests which contemplate, and all 20,
who surround me, and who, like me. desire you
countrys welfare, you are my so!diers.'' Yes
yes" and prolonged applause.