The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-19


cs p 6orbn, wilson 8. Hunt, A. Low, Matthew Morgan,
In Cansda-Hon Geo. E Cartier, Hon John Ross, Hon.
In New Brunswick-Hoo John Robertson.
The Directors cannot close their observations 10 the
have zen displayed on behalf of this enterprise, by M
evsOpd he
and Of having brought together the material means for
out the great idea Of connecting Europe and Ame
rica by submarine telegraph. he has crossed the A.
antc Ocean less than six times since December 1885,
for the sole purpose Of rendering most valuable aid 70
this undertaking He has also visited the British North
American Colonies several OCCASIONS and obtained
and advantages that highly appreciated by
the directors and he has successfully supported the ef
forts Of ihe directors In obtaining apnual subsdy
for twenty i've years from the government OF the
United States Of America, the grant Of the use
cable 1857 also to assist in the service this
year. and his constant and assduous attention TO every
thing could contribute the welfare of the company
from its first formation, have materially contributed 70
promote many Of its most necessary and important ar
rangements. He now again in England his energy and
fdence the undertaking entirely unabated and at
the request Of the Board he consented
in this country for the purpose Of aordng to the
men as general manager Of tie business Of the company
connected with the next expedition.
the shareholders agreeable and satisfactory to the
directors.
Napoleon Preparing for Contingencies.
The Paris Moniteur Of the I'd ns gives the following
account of the meeting Of the Senate under its President
At bali. past O'Clock N FouId rose and said
GENTInrs sKNAroRs-The Emperor has ordered me TO
bring you the following message
MEssIKuR SENATErRs-The Sndtus Consituns OF the
18th OF july 1856, leaves doubt which now think it
advisable to put an end TO- In fact only confsrs the
Princes provided the Emperor has by public
secret act willed Il otherwise
believed am responding 70 the public wish at the same
time that follow my own feelings Of the highest conf
dence in the Empress by designating her Regent Ac
tuated by the feeling designate she failing, as her
in the Regency the French Princes in order Of
hereditary succession to the Crown
have also wished TO provide for any doubts which
alternatives left open by the 18th article Of the Sea4s
Consnl.um Of the 18th Of July. Consequently have
tabshed Privy Council which, with the addition OF two
son will become the Council Of Regency from the sole
fact Of the accession Of the Emperor minor at that
act This Prvy Council, formed Of men who enjoy my
confidence will be consulted the great affairs Of the
and necessities Of government for the important task
which the future may bave in reserve for it.
whereupon, pray God to have you in His @ holy keep
PALACE OF THE TrnERrEs Feb. l, 1858.
The message was accompanied by letters patent,
Napoleon, by the grace Of God and the national will
Emperor Of the French, TO all present, greeting
resa s any on s
July 1856, and OF giving TO our well beloved spouse
Eugene marks Of the high confidence repose in her.
her by these presents the title Regent bear the said
title and to exercise the functions thereof from the day Of
the accession Of the Emperor minor in conformity 10
the regulations of the Sendt Consuum the Regency
We charge our Minister of State TO communicate the
present letters to our keeper OF the seals TO be inserted in
the Bsen des LOIS and also TO the Presidents Of the
Senate, Of the Legislative Corps, and Of the Council Of
State.
Done Palace of the ruieres the LIST of February
1853. NAPOLEON
Couptersigned-AcmIE Forrp.
bis Excetncy then read the following decree establish
n q he
Napoleon, by the grace Of God and the national will,
Emperor Of the French 70 all present and future greet
We have decreei and do decree as follows
Art. 1. Prvy Council is established, which will meet
under the presidency Of the Emperor.
Art. 2. The Prvy Council will become, with the ad-
d.ton of the two French Princes nearest in line OF success
p
Art Q. The following are appointed members Of the
His Eminence Cardinal Morlot
Bs E1oellency Marshal Duke of Nalakhon
His Excellen Y ". Achille Fould.
HIS Exsellency Count de xorpy.
His FNcellency " Baroche.
His Excellency Count de Persigny.
Art 4. Our Minister OF state is charged with the
ton Of the present decree.
Done at tie paace Of rucres the LIST of February
1858. NAPOLEON.
Countersigned-AHnIE ForIp, Minister of staie.'
This communication was received (says the MOn,;eur)
with repeated shouts OF " Fiue IEmpsTeur!n
The President then said
The = nate takes note Of the documents which have
Just been communicated 10 Il, and, cOnformabe 20 Ar.
of the Send,u C0nusu Of he Regency, the Senate
dams that the message we'll the d0cums - thereunto
annexed-vz the letters patent and the decree appoint
ing the Privy Council-shan be placed among the
chves.
The meeting broke up amid renewed cries Of "Tirs
rFmpereur!n
The Honiter publishes letters patent nominating the
Empress Regent In case OF any calamity Detailing the
Emperor before the Prince Imperial attAns his ma.
Jority.
The represslve measure which has been proposed TO
the Corps Legislatf prya de l0f enttled@Proet 70
provide for the safety &C. and consists Of certain ad
dons TO several OF the articles OF the penal code. Art
Gle second punishes with Imprisonment OF from one
month 10 two years every individual who, with the OBJ.
ec az disturbing the public peace, of exciting hatred
and contempt against the government Of tho Empe
ror, ST all have practised any inrgues or carried on
any correspondence either within this country
OF abroad. Third-Every Individual who, with
out being authorized, shall have manufactured
ssd, or distribu ed-frsuy by destructive machines
acting by explosion rotherwse-Sccondly, by fuminat-
ing powder OF whatever descriptions shall be punished
with imprisonment for six months 70 Eve 6 years, and
By fine Of so 70 5000 francs. Article T. declares fol-
lowng-Any Individual may be nterne In France Al
geria expelled who condemned expelled, interne
by transported May June 1s4s, In June, 1slq, in
December 1851, and who may again have been pointed
out by important circumstances dangerous u public
safety.