The southern press., 1852-01-27

debate, Mr.. Burden offered the following res
oution as substitute for the amendment,
which was adopted with but one dissenting voice:
ResOlUed, That this association is prepared to
sustain the Cooperation Party Of the State, in
any measure of valid and effective resistance to
the aggressions OF anti-slavery
Pending this resolution, it was moved that the
association adjourn sine die, which was not sec
onded
The resolutions as amended, were then unan-
imously adopted, and the association adjourned.
w. b. SEABRooK, President.
KIEsEY BURDEN, jr Secretary.
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From Tho 2Osefhbtee .hati0nnic G,Ii.ni n,s.@ - <
France.
FURTHER NEWS BY THE STEAMER
ARCTIC.
opfEIoE OF NJ GUIzoT.
France, in which four years since, was formed
the revolutionary hurricane which was to have
fallen on all Europe at present. in her turn, re-
ceives the rebound of that military reaction Of
! which the monarchies of the continent have
given the spectacle. We could not escape the
consequences of the fatal confusion Of which we
ourselves had given the signal, and the laws Of
history must pursue their invincible course
! The preponderance of the military force is at
present the most striking feature of the situa
ton, and We speak of il with the greater free
dom, inasmuch as we have, with justice, to praise
the indomitable energy with which the army
| lately defended, in various departments OF
France, the dearest interests of family and So
ciety. In those departments where our troops
were few in number against the anarchists, they
nevertheless triiimphed, and the people admired,
with gratitude, their neral frmness and their
| bravery. But, though the army be the rampant
IL g., NEt
| government, and we desire that the government
which has just arisen should not suffer itself to
be led away on this point to degree which
might produce dangerous consequences. At
another period, which presents several points of
resemblance with ours, there were not wanting
persons who advised the first sonsul' TO make
everything pass under the military standard
| Bomparte, and that was no doubt the greatest
proof Of his superiority, would not degrade the
| political and civil power below military infiu,
ence, and he was heard to pass ain eulogium on
the merits and good qualities of the civil author
| ities "We are" said he, 30,000000 of men,
united by education, property, and CONNIE ce,"
and he added, bayonets decline in presence of
the priest who speaks in the name of heaven,
and in the presence of the man who prevails by
his science" On this point, the conviction of
Bonaparte was SO stroug that it suggested to
him sarcastic criticism which he alone as
suredly would be permitted to apply to mill.
itary government. "The character of military
man is to will despotcally-that Of civilian is
to submit all subjects 10 discussion, to truth,
to- reason. ! do not hesitate, therefore, to
award the pre-eminence incontestably 20 the
civilian"
1t was surrounded by his council of State
that the first consul gave expression to that po-
litica language, TO the great satisfaction of the
majority of the council, who feared for a mo-
ment that the principles and guarantees of civil
government might be forgotten. Those guaran-
ties and those principles cannot be overlooked
without peril, not only for society, but for the
government itself. The counsellors of the gov
errment cannot too frequently remind it of the
fact The vice president Of the consultative
commission, when he presented the result Of the
ballot TO the President Of the republic, expressed
"a wish 10 see any authority strong and univer-
sally respected united with a wise and we'll re-
gulated liberty That language was honorable
for him who used it, and indicates how anxious.
ly are expected the resolutions of the new con.
stituent power We do not believe that history
has ever before copied itself with such singular
fidelity. Now, as fifty years since, the executive
power is the sovereign legislator, and nothing
can impede it in the exercise Of that supreme
authority. Neither are we ignorant that the ex-
pected constitution will bear great resemblance
in many respects to that promulgated on the LIST
January, 1900. We shall know in a few DAYS
the nature and importance If the difference which
distinguishes the two constitutions Of 1900 and
of 1852. Thirty.sx years OF constitutional
regime and of free discussion have passed in the
interval of those two epochs, In 1900 the tri.
bune and the liberty Of the press had not left a
very deep impression in the dublic mind, and,
moreover, the disgust created by the criminal
foles Of the convention was not efTiced. Al
present, the habit of free discussion at the tfi.
bune and 10 the press is real. II has been formed
during more than quarter Of n century. II has,
az we have frequently observed before the late
events, and we will not deny the fact, at present
degenerated into spirit Of disorder and anarchy.
That was the abuse. But il We take into &C
count the empire of manners aud habits, we
must be convinced, at least we think so, that il il
scarcely possible TO prescribe and suppress its
use. This is good opportunity Of dividing the
possession Of great authority with wise liberty.
When force has neither opposition nor obstacle
to encounter, IL may limit itself. The more il
could with reason proclaim itself necessary for
the safety Of civilization. the more il ought to
respect and spare that which il has forbidden
and. far from carrying its tendencies TO excess
u OugnL 70 UoubTdlo bneU. OlneTWlse f0lQnt
play III its part and incur the risk of falling into
z an unpleasant resemblance with the revolution
lists il has vauquished.
Paris Correspondence cf The Eondon Times.l
THE NEW co INSTITUTION OF LOUIS NAPOLEON.
| have already mentioned that the President
Of the republic communicated his project Of the
constitution TO his ministers, at the council, held
at the Elysee, on Tuesday last, (the Both ult }
! The first reading Of that docuuent was followed
by no discussion but il was understood that a
second reading should take place yesterday (the
I'd instantly the council Of ministers meeting
! after the official receptions Of the Tuileries.
That delay Of two days was allowed in order to
J give time to reflect on the communication Of the
President, and also TO make observations on il
J From the manner Of the ministers at the first
council, no censure or criticism of any serious
{ kind was anticipated.
The information have this day obtained en-.
ables me, in some measure, to complete the in.
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