The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-04-08


are on the point of bursting forth again with as
much vivacity as in the time of MIR. Polk"
The Constitutional is sarcastic, but the motive
for it's bitterness ia apparent All the papers not
Napoleonic, whatever comments they may have
made upon the Presidents discourse, had called
attention to the majestic solemnity of the ceremo
ny Of Inauguration, and to the perfect sincerity
and good faith of him who called God to witness
the engagement he entered into. The Obnstitution-
mel saw in this very marked alluson to such rulers
as take oaths only to break them, and who swear
to maintain republic with a mental reservation
to juggle it away on the very first opportunity.
This called for rebuke, and the Americans received
set castigation the next morning two columns
long. Mr.. Pierce's adherence to the Compromise
is characterized as s'countenance from high
quarter to the dog trainers and slave chasers."
'sAil the candidates for the Cabinet are publishing
their biographies and eulogiums in the papers,
juat as dry goods dealer advertises his wares"
Cali the eaglets of the country villages come to
the edge of their nests, shake their WINGS and try
to fly TO the Capitol General Cushing, or
Judge Cushing, will be popular officer, as his
first title atters the warike tastes of the nation,
and the latter pleases their Htigous propemsities."
Was there ever any thing said more atrociousIy
grotesque than this3 But enough of the Constitu-
tionnel.
The Assembles Rationale (monarchica) says
that whatever may be the weakness or the pru.
dence of the new President, or less distant
day will inevitably chow US the spectacle of the
excuses and the madness of Young America.
The Presto says: eve give the message in full
to day. We have not the space to express our high
appreciation, should like to do, of this loyal
and elevated address, inspired by the pride of
great nation and by just appreciation of liberty.
But we shall take an early opportunity to express
what we feel''
The Pdtrie, which is imperial as the Consii-
tutionnel, ia vastly moro complimentary. 1t
considers the message a document of the first
order, and Of a most important bearing. 1t says
that it traces line of demarcation between the
loyal democracy of America, which is the normal
development of American institutions, and that
impossible demagogy which we have lately seen
20 rampant in the Senate and out Of it. Speaking
of the ceremony of inauguration, it says that it
was well calculated to crafty the well. known
passion of the Americans for exhibition, demon
stration, and parade. This is pretty well for
Frenchman, who can remember a certain mar
rage a few weeks ago. and can look forward to
an impending coronation. It winds up thus:
SIN this way was accomplished the transmission of
the Elk ecutive power In a country whose territory
is hardly inferior to that of the whole of Europe
and which contains population of twenty six
be the most enterprising, the most energetic, the
most restless, the most daring, and the most trou
blesome race on the face of the globe"
The Pays (Imperial) compliments highly the
Presidents oratorical talents, and considers the
message, delivered without notes, az tour de face:
ave cannot refuse to this remarkable discourse
the merit Of fervor, briancy, concentration eleva-
walton of ideas and eloquence of expression" But
it thinks the Presidents policy of extension how
ever loyal he may desire to make it, will be peril
Gus, and continually exposed to "elbow disloyalty
and violence 1t thinks that Everybody in Eu-
rope respects the flag and the people of the United
States; that they admire the great nation which
has thus far conciIiated unlimited liberty, with
scrupulous respect for the laws and the authority
it has itself created with that spirit of conserva-
tsm of which Mr.. Pierce had good reason to pro-
nounce the eulogiun he did,
The Gaxette says the American star is getting
to be perfect comet, and that the Expansion" of
a comet is the conhagration of the world.
The CAarirari composes an imaginary message
for Mr.. Pierce, in which the President announces
that he is to open negotiations at with all the
demagogues of Europe, and to seize all the men of
order there, transport them to Panama, and make
them canal the Isthmus. They will then be taken
to Egypt and be thrown into the Nile, in order to
dam the river. Their property will be confscated
and divided among the Americans. He will thus
have brought about the general destruction of men
of order and the universal reign Of demagogism.
In short, the Presidents message has excited
more sensation than any other yet delivered, has
been more widely read than any of its predeces-
sors, and has won for its author hearing and q
consideration such few Presidents have thus
far obtained in France
1t has had but short lived pre- eminence, how
ever, for the difficulties at Constantnople are of
the most exciting if not threatening character.
The last news from there-the sailing of the Brit.
ish and French fleets to counteract the maneuvres
of the Russian squadron-the extraordinary de-
mand Of the envoy of Nicholas. and the certainty
that if he does not withdraw his ultimatum a
disturbance of the peace of Europe is inevitable,
have caused an immense sensation, and great
futtering at the Bourse. The position taken by
the Emperor Nicholas, that he must be allowed to
feel deep interest in the Christians of European
Turkey, (the Bosnians, Servians. Moldavians, Va
lachians, &C., who number IL. 900 900 out of the
5000 900 of the population of European Turkey)
ia altogether inadmissible. 1t amounts to the
taking of the first step towards wrestling from
the Sultan all his possessions in Europe. France
ouo A@uSiouO WALL COkuUlQ6 10 arrest 6QCQ
a step. This entente between the two great powers
s certainly favorable to the maintenance Of peace
1t is regarded; but the funds fall heavily,
theless The Pays, in an article which must be
regarded semi official, states that the two gov
ernments determined to co operate cordially
to prevent the dismemberment of Turkey; and
also to prevent her from becoming 30 Inundated
as to be easy prey to the ambition of any great
power at no distant period. M. de Girardin, a
strong peace man, considers the sailing of the two
fleets a convincing contradiction Of the reports
lately current upon contemplated invasion of
England by France az sure guarantee for the
maintenance Of the stotw quo in the East, and =
measure which will compel Russia at once to lower
her tone. For the first time perhaps in year
this eccentric writer accords tho highest praise to
the energy, promptitude and determination of the
French government. 1t unites France and Eng
land in a good cause, and will make not only
Russia but Austria reflect seriously. The protec-
ton of England and France has been thus granted
instantly upon the demand of the Sultan of Tur-
key. We shall soon see the Northern Bear in a
new attitude-that of apology and withdrawal; for
he must either back out or fight. If he fights, all
the powers in Europe will be drawn into the strug
gle, and the great continental contest will at last
n ia nlace It il proper to add that no one ina.