The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12

people 10 obey n found as rucn among ,ba m NJ al
vanced peoples IN Europe as Wesern Airsa or among
the North American IndiaDs.
Chief amorg the remaining difficulties Of TIE French Fn
Ieior ID we co.t al ~hcn be must be content 70 carry
me var fopce Is most highly taxed and cannot
her resources except by loans which QUE sonh thios
lees hkey 10 be forthcoming, an OF the expert
eDce which the world has had OF French aance uoer the
Second Empire State which 10 time of profeao1 peace
continually screaets s debt likely 10 co mn ana the
con hdeDCe Of lenders, ana when twenty millions strog
are asked at once English capitalists will hesitae before
they furpsh the means for such oggreesops as are
threatened by 20 enormous loan OF the other dfou
cultie Of the project We win say nothing they belong
rather 10 military than to civil sp Austria has
shown herself Power too strong overawed and ps
dduU not II only the knouleqe of he al rnos hIreen
n and Russia 1tch ppl.d her 10 press ne d,sarna
msnt IF Sardinia r, such urgent The
weeks must whether France retains the superiority
in arms 81 won IN the present century whether
must look back TO past history to ind parallel for
seriss OF Austrian victories
MEETING OF THE FRENCH LEGISLATURE.
THE OFFICIAL AND FINANCIAL ExPOsIrI0Ns OF THE
EMPEROR AND HIS MINISTER'S.
The important sitting OF the Legislative Corps for the
purpose OF receiving communication from the govern
msnt, was held On the 26h nit The hour Of meeting
announced TO nc O'clock but business did open til
nearly quarter to two The deputies, who puncsua
passed the perva peramoulatDg The Sale des Pas Per
dus or in the library They gradually appeared In the
chamber and kept animated conversation groups,
evidently on the great question OF the day Tne galleries
filled with tuangers ladies occupied the front
| SCENES IN THE CHAMBERs-APPRARAECE AND DRESS
OF TIE LEADING STATESMEN.
NJ. 20,
and few minutes before he took the chair house be
came more crowded and soon every seat occupied
de Morpy, Who prestes over and directs the debera
tive wisdom of the representatives OF France, appeared
IN plain evening dress In respect TO "decoraons' he
rather mooest OF the hsf dozen which befeve he
holds he conented himself for the present with only tho
rbsnd ana star Of the Legion OF Honor.
H. BarOcbe presented himself, conspicuous by his
State superadded 10 his Gordon and stsrfor his civic
merits have Afro been recognized In the recompenss Of
the ''Sar of the Brave"
IN moral but in material sense. His fauteuil
il Of course placed far higher than the Deputiea'
seats in the hemcyce Behind are the ushers OF the
Chamber, in immediate attendance the Presi-
dent habed in black, and with the insignia Of Office the
plated chain, their necks Below him. and a, either
aide, the e.aee. Before him 10 richly gilt and
carved writing table, supporting deck which has the
envsbe distinction OF being the depository Of his Excel
leDcy's thoughts Still lower down is long table, at
which the nmssiones OF the government st One OF
these commissioners is IA. Baroche
short time before the proceedings opened Baroche
left his place confer with de Morny and the aacrty
with which the President Of the Council OF State skipped
mp The steps leading TO where de Norny en,hrooei
great dignity but also Of some bulk Afer sho wing
paper 10 ~ de Morny aud apparently receviog nstruc-
TONE he descended ana resumed his place at the lower
| table.
The important monnent was approaching; NJ de Morny
rang his bell second time; the buzz huehed whs
peripgs ceased movements ana gesticulanons
penced, and deep silence prevailed.
Tue President announced the presence OF the MnsAr
Foreign Affairs; Waewski entered the hall advance,
TO the table and took hs seat ltwould difficult p,n
TO decide whether H. Walewski's d. Baroches co
with but ha as
Is entitled 70 one or two Of gold twist gole
thread, than NJ BarooD as President Of the Council
State This, however my remain a point: 1,
snces to that they both magnificent seding
y OF the Lions, the Dophns, the Contors tbs Eagles,
and other Orders which have been conferred Wa
lewsk by European potenates none exhibited
the rbband and star Of the Legion of Honor hap
py 70 testify 10 this general moderation.
The President announced that the Minister had
municaion 10 make TO the Chamber.
SPEECH OF COUNT wALEwsKI.
H. WAIgwsu stood up, and began real from sheets
Of ooscap paper statement drawn up by order of the
Emperor He sadThe state OF Italy, aggravated by the
administrative measures adopted in the Lombardo Vene
tan kingdom, had determined the Ausran govern nent
10 make since last December, armaments which
sumed character sufficiently threatening - toe
Emperor did not see those difficulties without show.
ing itself aDxousy pied regards the consequences
they might have for the peace OF Europe. Not bsBg In
the case OF intervening directly to propose itself the
to prevent them, nevertheless eagerly welcomed the
overtures which have been made TO It, FUN of )ndaenoe
in the sentiments of the government of her Britannia Ma
jesty as well az IN the intelligence OF hor Ambassador at
Paris the government OF the Emperor sincerely appauded
the mission OF Lord Cowey 70 Vienna fret attempt Of
q 10 prepare rappochfment and it with
less real satisfaction that 1t learned that the 'eas
changed between the Ambassador Of England and the
TRAN government were OF nature " provide elements for
The proportion to hold Congress, presented ct the
same moment by Rnrsia responded most hap lily to that
situation by calling the five Powers 10 par.ope equally
In the discussion OF question Of European interest,"
Government Of the Emperor did not hesitate 20 make
known that il adhered 10 that proposition.
In sdherng TO it likewise, the English government
deemed sdvRablc to precise the bases Of eventual
deliberations OF the Congress- Those bases are
l. 10 determine the means by which peace may be
maintained between Austria and Sardinia.
2. 10 establish how the evacuation Of the Roman
States by the French and Austrian troops could be best
Effected
s. To examine whether it suitable to introduce re-
forms into the internal Administrations OF those States
and OF the other States OF Italy, whose
should offer defec that should tend evidently 10 create
permanent and dangerous state OF trouble and discomfort
and what such reforms should he.
To substitute for the treaties between Austria and the
puches confetera ion Of the States OF ay between
themselves. for their mutual protection, internal we'll
as external.
Tne government of the Emperor displayed as much
esseness acquescng without reserve in those bases
Of Bsgotan as had shown 10 accepting the proposition
q Congress.
The Austrian government had, on It's aide, given ia
observaous bat without ng forrnl and aoso
lutte conditions and everything sseuei 70 lead hope
that the negotiations might shortly be opened
Ibe Cabinet of Vienna had spoken Of tho previous dis.
armament OF Sn dinH as OF measure ndsoansAble 10
sure calm In the elaboration, and il made It, later, an
absolute condition OF Us participation In the Cong
This demand having gwen rise to unanimous Objections
Cabinet Of Vienna substituted 10 its sssli she pcopos
ton OF general and immediate disarmament, by addiog il
a hnh point 10 the sasee Of the negotiations.
Thus, sentlen,-o, while France hal SUCCESSFULLY
cced without hesitation, all the propositions which had
been preserod her, AUSTRIA after having appeared dis
poeed 70 scd herself 70 the negocaons raised xpeossi
4 d
we're Ia Of conciiaton which it had taken
guide 70 los conduct The Ergiisn Cabinet oon.ioung
10 occupy pelf with the mos: honest soctudc with the
Of oev lAlns the delays which the question 81 tho
broagh, 10 the meeting Of the Congress- mad
might he satisfied n the principle OF the general dsans-
ulcnt Immediately admitted agreeing Regulate ts
At the opening itself Of tho deliberations OF the
\ plerpcsentaries
m goveruneat Of hts ksjee.y consented 10 soceA
,ha, combination. There remained, however. to be de.
,efnned In tAs state OF III nSs was necessary that
Sardir Scrseu soad subscribe previously I, the prin.
ogle ~ the general dssarms meut It did not appear
that such condition could be imposli upon ne Slr
oman government u excluded from the deoors
Of the Oongrcs; but this very consideration offered
clements OF row combination. which p.rfccsly
iornaosc " ne prn plss Of justice. did likely
TO give rise " obeetoos The government Of the Enp,
declared 70 the Eogi;sh government that 1t dis
posed " induce the Caonet Of Turin 20 give itself lis awcns
10 The principle IL general drarmament provided ths.
oil the ahan satee should be invited take part m the
Cousfcfs.