The Washington union., 1858-03-31
Dangerous Counseis.

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Dangerous Counseis
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The consequences OF the attempt of the l4th of Jan
nary do not, unhappiy end with the life of Orsni The
more violent followers OF the Emperor do not hesitate to
Otter opinion that the Emperor would be Justified in
taking vengeance those neghbor who, they say,
barbor sss,sns. The counses of A. de Morny and the
addresses OF the coones bearing their fruit Projects
OF aggression and invasion openly spoken of not by
Jealous followers only but by statesmen whose
words may be followed by acts 1t is
TO hear some men who have weight in the Emperor s
councils pomueate opinions that Belgium should be in
yaed and the Rhenish provinces seized not only for the
purpose OF avenging the humiliaons of 1875 but to
make diversion in favor of the home government which
finds the management of its affairs not little difficult
In the eyes OF these men France since the conclusion of
the russian war; is strong enough for that great enter
prise Othe1s speak openly of descent upon England,
and Capt DE Lugeol of the French navy has sent in
report to show the practcabiIity of landing army in
| that country.
Within three nights between 400 and 500 persons were
arrested in Paris They all democrats and are known
to the police by the part they took against government
after the coup e9 of December 1851 But among them
several medical men, advocates and Others belonging
to the educated classes. Among them is NJ Mailard,
commissary under the provisional government M Hub
bard, who figured in the Bratiano affair and Messrs
Grlet and Vonkennc They all accused of belonging
to secret societies An actor of the Odeon also
rested and it at time proposed Re
curt who Minister of the Interior under Gen. Cavag.
nae In the provinces also number of persons have
been arrested but the journals for strong reasons are
silent the subject
But this is not all. Persons of the highest distinc-
ton have received hints to be more prudent in their
way of speaking, and not to speak of politics Among
others Lord and Lady Holland whose salon was one of
the most fashionable in Paris, and in which all the
leaders in the literary and political world were in the
habit OF meeting have had strong dealt item
Their company not exclusively anti Bonapartst
for along with the Duke de Broglie NJ villeman M
Mgnet, and M. Berryer, you might also see NJ Fould
and M. de Morny. Lord and Lady Holland occupied the
splendid mansion of the Marquis de Pasoret in the Place
de la Concorde apartment for which they paid 25 900
francs of rent besides expending 60 900 in decoration
But the French of the present day looks upon
all those who not with them if they were against
them Those who not the humble servants of Napo
leon are treated consprators. Finding that in LADY
Hollands saloon persons assembled who had not only
good memories as to times past but could speak with JUS
tlce and spirit not always with appreciation conem
poray events her adysp has received notice from the
project of police that would be advisable for the present
to abstain from receiving company The hint for oby
GUS reasons has been adopted The mlons of Lady Ho
land are closed and the lord and lady have thought the
time fitting one to take trip to Naples place which
though not generally considered the freest of capitals s
it appears preferable in that respect to the capital of
France.
MIR. Disraei the French AIlanec.-TI,c Balance or
Power In the World.
From the london Post, March ol
The acceptance by Mr. Disrael of the office Of Chance
or of the Exchequer in the administration of the Earl of
Derby having occasoned vacancy the resenation
of the county of Bucks the new election took place YES
terdhy in the Town Hall at Ayesbury, when the honor
able gentleman reelected
MIR Disracli said have always believed that cor
dial alliance between England and France is equally ne
cessay for the interests Of both countries and for this
eson-this primary and paramount reason totally ire
spectlNe O many numerous and important cOnsidera-
onstha that alliance is essential in these times to the
independence and even the importance of Europe. All
the old traditions respecting the balance of power which
were created and devised in times when the great theatre
OF human action was confined to Europe alone have be-
come obsolete Under these circumstances rivalry be-
tween France and England, the two foremost nations
"f E''rSIe, WIS natural and, under some circ,m-
stances, was even necessary No doubt the general
effect of that rivalry saluary to the prooress of
that civilization which has made Europe though small
portion OF the world But of late wears other
imperial influences have arisen in the world no longer
1aa % h%S wn,ch sander it necessary that if the pre-
between it's two chief nations hist no Ionoo b ~
couraged, but cordial alliance must be ~,sr;5d az a.
only means by which the independence and ih.. ne
Of Europe in the scale of the world be maintats.
Now gentlemen that is the real reason why both Eng
shmen and Frenchmen should support the alliance be-
tween England and France and for that great consdea
on and to obtain that great result the petty ealouscs
of tditionary times must by the strong common
of both countries be forced to be obsolete for ex
stence great civilized powers and the maintenance of
Europe tscn the political and social scale depend upon
cordial union of feeling between the populations the
two foremost European countries. Hear hear Well,
gentlemen with that conyicon and looking upon that
alliance have described it to be In the House of
Commons the very stone Of civilization it is
impossible for to tell you the anxiety and apprehen
sion with which l. in with all who elected
by the people to watch their interests must have
viewed the circumstances which have recently disturbed
the good understanding between these two countries
If the principle which have laid down be just,
the policy to be adopted is totally irrespective of
the forms of government in France Whether France be
imperial be royal be republican maintain that II il
the of English policy and not only of English but
of French policy that there should be alliance between
England and France 1t is all lance founded principles
totally independent of forms ofgovenmept totally indie
pendent of dynastes totally independent even of the
character Of the rulers of France Hear hear 1t does
indeed happen that the present ruler Of France is
man emnently gifted and who, froma variety of circum
stances necessarily execisesa great influence events
The Emperor Napoleon is not only prince, but he is
statesman-the Emperor Napoleon is man who has not
only great knowledge of human nature, but also of En-
gsh human nature and it is clear that when the ruler
OF France is not only statesman but who is init
matey acquainted with the character, the laws the
toms and all the circumstances of England have
cuity for the maintenance of the alliance which, under
other circumstances less favorable might not be able
to enjoy We have already reaped the fruits of that ali
ance watched over by prince who is not only states
man. but intimately acquainted with the character of the
English people You have found France and her ruler TO
be u faithful ally at moment of great emergency pot
ally of courtly phrases, not ally of Queens speeches.
or diplomatic language but faithful ally in the deeds of
| a nation sealed with blood and covered with victory
Hear, hear
French Demands Switzerland.
The following the text of the threatening despatch