Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-03
Louis Napoleon.

through the South Of France for the professed OBJ
ject of becoming acquainted with the country, ''and
to ascertain the real wants of the people" His
true object, undoubtedly, is to ascertain the feel
ings and wishes of the people in reference to him
self. Every where his reception has been appa-
rently most cordial but the officials of Govern
ment have been active in getting up the public
demonstrations, and it is impossible to tell wheth-
CT the people have been Influenced by love or by
fear in their exhibitions of enthusiasm. 1t is not
improbable, however, that, tired Of the anarchy
which has attended every attempt to establish a
Republic, they are willing to accept any Govern
ment which promises peace and security for life
and property.
At Bordeaux, NAPOLEON was toasted by the
President of the Chamber of Commerce, and ac-
cepted, 'with eagerness," the opportunity to make
a regular stump speech, in which he plainly ihdi-
Gated his purposes.
"a nation,' he said, surrounds me with its
sympathies, because no not belong to the family
of Idealogists. To promote the welfare Of the
country it is not necessary to apply new systems,
but the chief point above all is to produce conf
dence in the present and security for the future
For these reasons it seems France desires to return
to the Empire. Yes, yes and prolonged APP
plause with cries of'Vive PEmpefehi. 'I'
He then went Oh to make known what would be
the policy of the new Government He said
''There is one objection to which must reply.
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 when
France is satisfied the world is tranquil. These
words, uttered in firm Toice and with strong
emphasis, produced magical effect, and enthus-
astic 'bravos' were heard on all sides
81 wish to restore to religion, morality and opu-
lence, that still numerous part Of the population
which though in the bosom of the most fertiecoun-
try in the world, can scarcely obtain the common
necessares of life. [Sansetion.
''We have an immense wasteof territory to cul-
tvate, roads to open ports to dig, rivers to render
navigable, system of railroads to complete. We
have opposite to Marsellles vast kingdom which
we must assimlate to France. We have to bring
all our great Western ports into connection with
the American continent by the rapidty of commu-
nication which we still want and, lastly, we have
ruins to restore-false gods to overthrow. Truths
will be made triumphant. Prolonged applause. ]
This is the sense which attach to empire-if en-
pire is to be restored. Cries ofVive PEmpereur.
Such are the conquests which contemplate, and
all you who surround me, and who like me, desire
your country's welfare, you are my soldiers.
| Yes, yes, and prolonged applause,
He was to return to Paris on the 10th ultmo,
where the most extensive preparations were in
progress to receive him in imperial style. The
Mayor Of the town of Seyres had already officially
declared him Emperor.
While LOUIS NAPOLEON has been thus busy in
procuring as if from the people, the title and office
OF Emperor, he has not neglected every mean to
strengthen himself in the new position. He keeps
his army in Italy for the ostensbe purpose of pro
ecting the Pope against his Subjects but for the real
purpose Of retaining the Pope under his influence.
He desires, it is said, to be crowned Emperor by
the head of the Church. that the sanction of reli-
gion may make up, in the popular estimation, for
his want of hereditary right. The Pope, afraid OF
offending Austria and other Legitimate" powers
BY complying with the wishes Of NAPOLEON, and
yet not daring to refuse. endeavored to escape from
the dilemma, by flying from Rome to Naples
The French, becoming aware Of his design, with
characteristic politeness, rendered an ''escort Of
honour" and thus retained the Holy Father In
their power. So the matter stood at the latest
dates-the next arrival will probably inform us OF
the finale.
| The London correspondent of the New York
Commercial advertiser gvesa rather different YER
sion of the affair with the Pope. From his ac-
count it would seem that the 'absolutists" are not
opposed to LOUIS NApoLEoN's wishes in refer
ence to his coronation In letter dated the 18th
ult., he says
"The entry of Louis Napoleon into Paris is fix
ed for Saturday next the 10th of October, instead
of Sunday the 18th, as had at one time been In
tended. Whether he will return as Emperor seems
to be still question, but there can be little proba-
bility that he will assume that title without pop
ular vote, so that it may be duly legalzed. Ac-
cordng to some accounts, however, the continent
tai absolutiss have represented to him that while
they would not object to his assumption of the I'm
perial dignity of his own will, they would be de-
cidedy averse to the example Of his protesting to
make it depend upon the people. The repetition
of this practice they are represented 10 say IS cal
culated to spread an opinion throughout Europe
that form of Government can be created or alter
ed by nation at pleasure; and they consider that
any federation of such doctrine their part would
be extremely dangerous
s'Ifsuch representations have actually beenmade,
they may induce him to dispense with another d.
rect appeal to the people, and to satisfy himself
with the sanction that might be attained by cor
onation at the hands of the Pope. In any other
case it is hardly likely that the popular election
will be dispensed with.
"Meanwhile, the Tueries are being fitted up
with regal spendor, and imperial liveries have
been ordered as well as services OF plate and CHI
ma with the Imperial crown. The probabilities
with regard to the Popes officiating at the corona
ton are not yet known, but the harmony between
the PRIESTS and the President is increasing every
day. During the past week the clergy IN one dls-
trict revived the practice OF carrying the most IN
public procession to dying person. ms had
never previously taken place since the Gays Oh
Charles the Tenth, but the populace seemed de-
ighted and the soldiers all Frustrated themselves
and then sent guard to accompany the sacred
band"
n;- The editors of the National IntelEgcncer in
their paper of the 2eth ult, say
''Ihr0ugh lifelong experience aS oo'iuu0'oi'
of this journal, we must say that we have never
seen the public press 50 degraded as it has been
within the last thirty or forty days, by the propa,
CATION of the most shameless falsehoods, in regard
not only to the Wing candidate for the Presidency
but to he existing Administration of the Govern
ment. which, instead of being subjected to the VII
famous aspers;ons cast upon it, deserves from every
GOOD citizen the most hearty thanks and commen-
dation for its loyalty to the Constitution, the Laws
and the faith of Treaties, and the exerons which
it has made and is making to sustain them all In
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