New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-28
SIGNS or POLITICAL TROUBLE IN
FRANCE.

Correspondence OF The n. Y. Observer.
FRANCE, February, 1856.
Louis Napoleon has displayed, for five years a re-
msTkable skill, resolution and knowledge of men and
things. But it is also certain, that France is not sat
isftd The Emperor has few devoted friends, and
reCkOns many enemies. He is rather endured, than
respected or loved secret but deep discomfort eX-
lists amorg various classes of the nation. No security,
confidence in the future exists; and some recent
symptoms, which the journals hardly dare mention,
show that the dissn 'sfaciion Il increasing.
II is not surprising. Our country was accustomed.
after the return Of the Bourbons in 1914 TO freedom OF
debate. The representatives enjoyed some liberty,
and could make public the grievances of the consttu
eLs. The press too, could express its thoughts The
people though not wholly free from arbitrary rule,
lad some constitutional protection. This freedom pre-
vailed fom 1880 to lsis. But Louis Napoleon has
overturned all with his bayouets. a dumb Senate,
Legislature that make no opposi ition, shacked
lress mock elections absolute control in all ts Of
Tie Government no security fol personal liberty such
Is our CONDITION. How cen the French long bear such
an oppressive dictatorship The national ct aracter
cannot be changed in day. True, Louis Napoleon
found many adherents when he seized the Govern
ment, because tie country was tired Of party qHRrres
and alarmed az the sociali-t theories. But these
fears subsido sghiIg for lost liberties returns
Reaction cannot be avoided; It is In the nature Of
things.
The class Of literary men take every occasion to
show their aversion to the head OF the state, aTd
their desire TO restore Parliamentary debate. They
dare not show direct opposition 10 the Government,
but being adroit in the use OF language, they hnd
thousand ways TO make known their sentiments.
Thus when new member is received iDto the French
Academy, OF into the Academy of Moral aud P0u-
cal Scences the discourses delivered before intel
hgeLt audience fun Of sarcastic illusions 10 the
state Of the country. The Emperor and his counsel
lors are vexed; but what shall they do They dare
not send illustriCus writers to prison or into exile
for mere word that sounds unpieasanty TO the Dis
tator's ears.
Tie laboiiDg classes also show opposition. The
oTet societies, which had been broken up by the los
# then adeTs begin to be formed again on large
scale. The attempted instruction last year at An
gCr is not isolated fact. Everywhere, IN the Prov
inces as well as in Paris the peopls meet in secret
senbhcs. In vain Louis Napoleon provide the labjT
ing people with work aud her wages; they ask not
only for bread bu; food for the mind and soul; aud
the democratic spirit prevails among them more ami
more.
The army, suppose, are not ~ opposed 70 dc
tatoral goyernu ent. They craze the great name
OF Napoleon; they proud Of toe laurel gath sred
the CTines, and would be Ieab 10 suppress insuTrec
ton. But the army IS not wholly satisfied. Tue
formation Of an Imperial Guard tas offended their
nctions q co. Atty. The guard bc,''T pad than tf