The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-28
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slant, and not on the 18th, az previously ar
ranged. His reception was expected to be mag
nihcent affair, and preparations, at a great out
lay of money, were being made. II was sup
posed he would proceed at once to the Tuileries.
Rumor stated that NJ Fould was very shortly to re-
ceive his former post as Minister Of Finance At
Bordeaux, Louis Napoleop's reception was most en-
thusisstic, and he made an important political
speeoh indirectly accepting the Empire which the
MoniieW describes as an exposition Of that policy
Of moral order and progress at hone which toe
Prince intends to consolidate by the institutions
called for by France.
The President of the French republic at Bordeaux,
in reply to the speech President of the Chamber
of Commerce, said, in abiding to the Empire =
There is, however an apprehension which must an
swer 10 Certain persons say the Empire is war; say
the Empire is peace for France 1t and when France
10 fatisied the wcIld Is quiet
The Mayor of Sevres has placarded his commune
with proclamation Of the Empire couched in the
most fulsome language, designating Louis Napoleon
Emperor of the French, under the title of Napoleon
Ill, and comforting upon him and his descendants
hereditary rights.
Lucien Bonaparte's winnings of the Bank at HON.
burg at 700,000f, which 10 probably great exag-
geration. He stopped playing when the bank
fused any stake higher than 4.Ooof The 500 gull
ago sold for l,225 gudens, can now be got for s25;
the dividends for the year. from October to October,
used to be 30 per cent they will be reduced to TO-
The French guests at the bath were highly pleased
at the Princes success, and took great interest in
the play, while it lasted.
SPEECH OF LOUIS NAPOLEON AT BORDEAUX.
accept with eagerness the opportunity afforded
me, by the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce, for
and its magnificent hospitality, and am happy, ct
the end OF my journey, to communicate the impress
sions have received.
The object of my tour, as you are well aware,
walton, with the beautiful provinces of the south,
and to ascertain their real wants It has, however,
led to . far more important result.
may say, indeed, with . candor as far removed
from pride as from false modesty, that never did
people moro directly, moro spontaneously, more
unanimously, testify determination to free itself
from all uneasiness respecting the future, by placing
in the same hands as heretofore, power which SYM
pathizes with its feelings. (Applause.)
The people has now at last learned to value at
their price the false hopes with which It has been
cajoled and the dangers with which it was threat
encd. It seems, then, that in 1852 society APP
preached its dissolution, because each party con.
soled itself with the belief that amid the general
wreck it might still plant its standard the feat
Ing fragments. (Sensation, and cries Of Vtre
Now that their eyes opened to absurd theories,
the people have acquired the conviction that those
pretended reformers were mere vsionares, iuasmuch
as there has always been q disproportion and
want Of consequence between their expedients AMI
the promised result cloud applause, and cries Of
" True, true.'O At present, the nation surrounds
me with its symyathies, because do not belong to
the family Of the biologists. To promote the well
fare Of the country it not necessary to apply
systems; but the chief point, above ALL is TO pro-
duce confidence in the present, and security for the
future. For these reasons it seems France desires
return to the Empire. ("Yes, yes !" prolonged
applause. Tive Temporarily
There is one objection to which l must reply.
Certain minds seem to entertain a dread Of war;
certain persons say the Empire is only war; but
desires it, and when France is satisfied the world is
tranquil. These words, uttered in firm voice,
and with strong emphasis, produced magical
effect. Enthusiastic braves were heard from all
Glory descends by inheritance. but not war Did
the princes, who justly felt pride that they
the grandchildren of Louis XIV, recommence his
War is not made for pleasure, but through neces.
sty and at this epoch of transition, where by the
side Of SO many elements of prosperity, spring SO
many causes Of death, we may truly say. Wo be to
him who gives the first signal to q collision. the
consequences Of which would be incalculable Long
and profound sensation
confess, however, that, like the Emperor, l have
many conquests to make. wish, like him, to con-
quer, by conciliation all Hostile parties, and to
bring into the grand popular current those hostile
streams which now lose themselves without profit
to any one. (Applause.)
i WISH 10 restore TO rellglOn, morality, ana Opu-
lence, that still numerous part Of the population
which, though in the bosom of the most fertile
Try in the world. can scarcely obtain the common
necessaries of life (Sensation
We have immense waste territories TO cultivate,
roads to open, ports to Dig rivers to render navga
BILE, system Of railroads to completes hare OPP
posite TO Diarseilles pan Kingdom, achich must
0ssamilafe to France; ice haze to bring all our great
tne', By rapiday Of communication ,ohich still
ua lastly, we have ruins to restore, false gods to
throw, and truths to be made triumphant. (Pro-
lopged applause
This is the sense which attach to the Empire, if
the Empire is to be restored (Cries of eyre pEm-
perjury
Such are the conquests which contemplate, and
all you who surround me, and who, like me. desire
your country's welfare-you my soldiers (s'Yes
yes"-prolorged applause)
THE EMPIRE
We read in the Concmde de Seine ct Disc, of the
10Th, "rhe Mayor of Sevrcs has just caused TO be
placarded in his commune the following proclama-
ton
TOWN OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or THE EMPIRE.
INHABITANTS: Paris the heart OF France acclaimed on
the 10th OF Nay for its Emperor, him whose divine
mission severy day revealed in such strkn,
zDg manner. At this moment tits the whole OF France
this title. which clothes him with sovereign power:
God wills It, is repeated with voice poppi
Del 1t is the marriage of Frsnce with the envoy God
which is contracted in the face Of The under the
auspices of all the constituted bodies and OF al the poo.
pie That union Is sapcGed by all the ministers OF re
Princes OF Inc CLurCh THESE
these petitions and these speeches which this
moment being exchanged between tbs Chief Of the State
and frspce the documents connected with that holy
unto n: every wishes to sign them at the church
he would sjgn the marriage deed AZ which he present
Inhabitants Of sevres the interpreter OF your senti-
ments have prepared the deed which makes you take
part in this great national movement Two books are
opened at the Marie to receive your signatures OF
th-m will be offered in your presence to him whom from
this day desiguate under the title Of Emperor. Let
hope hat be will deign to accede to the applications
which shall address to him in your name to return to
the Palace OF St. Cloud through territory by to. gate
OF honor which postess The other book which sas
preftn for the signature Of the Prince will ain In
your archives ms happy sornir Of this memorable epoch
Let all the population without distinction there
fore and sign this document 1t sets forth that which is
In your heart and in your will
The document is as follows:-
PROCLAMATION
The town Of sovrss obeyiDg of its sentiments Of ase
ton ana o gratitude for Prince Louis Napoleon Rnnspae
the Envoy Of Gsd and the elect Of France saviour aud
her glory pocaims him Emperor OF the French undsr