Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-11
France and her Emperor.

France and her Emperor.
The most interesting item Of intelligence 10y
the Steamer Atlantic sthe authentic announce
n,ent of the approaching npp,ials of Louis Ma
poleon. One account. indeed, represents that
the civil marriage had been already consumma
ted. and the public ecclesiaslcal ceremonies
were alone needed to make il IN fat aoeompli
Accidentally. as the Government Maintains
bur ominously in consequence OF II, as the
politicians believe. the proclamation fine I'M.
perial purpose was attended by heavode-
preston of SUCCESSFULLY equal 10 that which
followed the coup a. cia of December The
manner in which the captive Emperor owned
the soft Impeachment" is thus stated
On Saturday the 22d ult various funcliona
res of State presented themselves at the Tuil
leries. 10 receive from The Emperor the an.
nouncement of bis intended marriage.
1t noon tho Senate, and members of the
Corps Legislatif, together with The Council Of
State. met IN the Sale du Trone and awaited
The arrival Of The Emperor.
The ex.King Jerome, wearing The uniform
of Marshal of France. seated himself 10 the
right of the throne, and his son, Napoleon Jc
rome, in citizens dress, occupied a similar seat
on The left; the Ministers. Officers Of State, and
Members of the Imperial Household. were
grouped around the throne.
BY and by the Duke Cambarceras entered
from the apartment of the Emperor with the
announcement of His Majesty On which oiI
aerant Louis Napoleon entered, aud, toking
his seat on the throne, proceeded 10 read the
address as follows
EMPERoR's ADDRESS
Messieurs--I assent TO the wish so often ex
pressed by the nation. and come 10 you to an
nounce my intended nuptals. The alliance
contract is not in accordance with the old - !
lical traditions, and therein lies its advantage,
France, by It's successive revolutions, hes
ever abruptly severed herself from the rest OF
Europe Every enlightened government ought
To seek 10 re-. sl her back within lie pale of old
rnonarchies; but this result will be more Ger.
tainly attained hy :. ,usr and straight forward
.:,5icy, and by an honesty of conduct more
than by royal alliance, " ich creates false so
curity,and often substitutes family interests FOR
those of The nation at large. Besides, in this
respect. examples of the past have left IN the
spirit of the people supersltous feelings.
It's not Forgotten that for seventy years Tor
eign princesses have asccnded tine Steps Of the
throne only TO see their race dispersed and pro-
scribcd 10y war or revolution.
Only one Woman his seemed To bring hap
piness-lo live more than othels IN the aiTcc-
ions o. the people ---aad this woman, the mod
est and good wife orGrn Bonpparte, was not
Of royal blood.
Il must be admitted, however,. th0i in 1910
the marriage OF Napoleon the first with Maria
Louise was a great event. 1t vas guaranty
for the future. and real Satisfaction 10 the
national pride to see the ancient and illdstrious
house of Austria which had So long been at
war with rs solicit an alliance II the elected
chief of the new Empire.
How on the other hand -undcr The last reign
had the amour PrOPrc OF The Country To sui
fer when the lnherltor Of the crown valuly
sought for several years 60 ally himself with Il
Sovereign house, aud oh,aicd at length a Prin.
cess accomplished no doubt, but Of "A second
rate rank and OF different religion
When, IN the face Of old Europe, one is
borne. by the force ct new principles To The
height OF ancient dynasijcs. II is not by anti
ouaing ones escuschcoo. and seeking 10 nitro
dnce himself at any prico into the family o
kings, thar one makes himself accepted. II Is
much reiher by always keeping ores origin III
remembrance, IN preserving one own cha &C
ter, and in taking fronkI, before Europe, po-
stion ofparvenu-a glorious title when it comes
from the free sufrages of great people.
Thus obliged to depar from the precodents FOL
lowed even to the present day, my marriage
becomes but private aifairand there remain.
ed only choose a person. She who has be-
come the object of my preference is of high
brih-French in heart, 10y education and rem
embrance of blood shed 10y her father for the
cause of the Empire. She whom have cho-
sen has. as Spaniard, the advantage oI hav-
ing no relative in France to whom it might be
necessary to give honors and dignilies. Endow.
ed with all the qualities of soul she will be
an ornament 10 the throne, as IN the days OF
danger she would become one Of It's most cour
ageous supporters. A devout Catholic, she will
address to Heaven the same prayers as myself
for the welfare of France Good and gracious,
she will revive. | have some hope, the same