Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-23
VOL. NO 296.
DAILY VIRGINIAN.


Speech of the Empe,of
The French Legislative Assembly was opened
on tho 2d of July. when the Emperor Louis Ma
poleon delivered tho following speech:
"MeSsitars les Senateurs; Messears les Deputies
The diplomatic negotiations commenced during
the course of our last session already made you
iorseo TINT should be obliged 10 call you togeth-
or when they came to n termination. Unhnppy
the conference Of Vienna have faed in procur-
ing peace aud come again to appeal to the pa.
trotsm of the country and TO you own. Were
we wanting in moderation in settling the condi-
tonsl do not fear To examine the question be-
fore you.
"one year already had passed since the com
meneement OF the war, and already France and
England had saved Turkey, ginning two battles,
forced RUSSIA 70 evac unte the Principaties, and
to exhaust her forces in the defence OF the Crimna
We had, moreover in our favor the adhesion of
Austria and Tie moral appreciation Of the rest of
Europe. In that situation the cabinet of Vienna
asked us If we would consent to treat upon bases
vaguely formulated Before our successes a re-
tusa on our part seemed natural. Was II not to
be supposed. forsooth, that the demands of France
aud England would increase in proportion to the
greatness Of the struggle and Of the sacrifice al
ready made'
well, France and England did not ;s,rn their
advantages 10 account, or even mako the most of
the rights given to them by previous treaties, 80
much Ind they at heart TO facilitate peace and to
give an interchangeable proof of their modera-
ton. Wercstrced ourselves to ask, in the in
terests of Germany, the free navigation Of the
Danube aud brcakwater against the Russian
flood which continually obstructed the mouths of
that great river Well, all these propositions
which | may call magnanimous. from their disn-
terestedness, and which were approved in princi
Pile by Austrin, Ivy Prussia, aud by Russia herself
have ovnpornted in tho Conferences
We demanded, in the interest OF humanity
and of Justice. the same guarantees for the Chris.
tHns of every confession under thu ex-
elusive protection of the Sultan In the interests
Of tho Porte, n well as in those OF Europe, We
demanded that Russia should limit To- reason
able degree, suioion, to shield her against at
tack, the number of her ships in the Black Sea,
number which she could only maintain with
aggressive object. We demanded, in the inter
css of Austria and Of Germany, better oonst
tuition for the Dnunbinn Prinoipalities, that they
might serve rs Il barrier against these repeated
invasons of the North.
Russia, who had consented, in theory, to put
nm end TO her preponderanoe in the Black Sea,
has refused every limitation of her naval forces,
and we haye still TO wait for Austria TO fulfil her
engagements, which consisted in rendering our
treaty of alliance offensive and defensive If the
negotiations fniled. Austria it is true, proposed
To Us to guarantee with her by treaty the inde-
pondendence of Turkey, and to consider for the
ot Russian ships of war, exceeding that before
the commencement of hostilities, To accept a
proposition impossible, for IL, in no manner
bound Russia and on tho contrary, we should
apparently have sactioned her preponderance in
the Black Sea by treaty. The war had to follow
its course.
THE admirable devotion of the army and ma
Wy will, trust soon lead to happy result. 1t is
for you to provide me with the means to continue
the struggle The country has alreudy shown
what resources Il has AS its command, and the
confidenoeit places in mo. Some months since
it offered me .7UO,OO0f. more than | demanded.
portion Of that sum will suffice to maintain its
military honor and its rights as great nation.
II had resolved to go and place myself in the
midst of that valiant army, where the presence
of tho Sovereign could not have failed TO pro
dueo happy influence, and a.witness of the he
roio efforts of our soldiers, | should have been
proud To lead tlem; but serious questions agita-
ted abroad, which have always remained pending,
aud the nature OF circumstances demanded at
home new and important measures. IL is, there
fore. with regret that abandoned the idea. My
Government will propose to you to vote the an
nual recruitment bill
''In conclusion, gentlemen, let us pay here
solemnly. just tribute of praise to those who
fight for the country; let US mingle our regrets
for those whose loss we have TO deplore. So
great an example of unselhshness and oonstan-
Cy VIII not nave Oeen gwen III vain 10 Ihe woriu.
Let not be disco uraged by the sacrifices which
are necessary, for, as you aware, a nation
must either abdicate every political character,or
if it possesses the instino. land the will 20 act
conformably to its generous mature, to its histo-
rcol traditions. to its provdential mission, it
must learn bow to support at times the trials
which alone can e.temper it, End restore il to
the RINK which is its due. Faith in the Almighty,
perseverance in our efforts, and we shall obtain
n peace worthy of the alliance of two great ma
tons"