Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-22

Ills Majesty the Emperor on the opening oil the Legs
atiye Session of 1860, March /, spoke as follows:
MEsSIEURs LIS SxNArEURs-MEssIEURs LES DEPUTIES:
On the opening of last session. relying upon the patri
otsm of France, endeavOrcd TO fortifv your minds in
advance against the exaggerated apprehensons of prob
able war. To-day have heart you against
the anxiety caused by peace itself That peace desire
sincerely and shall neglect nothing to maintain il.
have only TO congratulate myself on the friendly re-
ations with all the powers Of Europe. The only points
of the globe where arms still engaged in the
extreme East but the courage Of our sailors and of
soldiers aided by the hearty assistance of Spain will
doubtless lead to treaty of peace with Cochin Chi
na- As regards China, serious expedition, combined
with the forces OF Great Britain will infct her the
chastisement of her perfdy.
In Europe difficulties approach trust, their ermi-
nation, and Italy is on the Of constituting herself
free. Without referring to the long negotiations which
have been dragging along for many months, shall
conGne myself to a few principal points
The dominant idea of the treaty of Viafranca to
obtain the almost complete Independence of Venea at
the price of the restoration of the Grchdukes That trans
action having failed despite my most earnest endeavors
have expressed my regret thercat at Vienna well a.
at Turin for the situation by being prolonged threatened
TO lead issue. While it the object offrank
plantations between government aud that of Austria
il suggested England to Prussia, TO Russia measures
the whole Of which clearly prove the part of the great
Powers Their desire to obtain reconciliation OF all the in
tereStS.
Tosecond these dispositions necessary for France
have the grea chance OF being accepted by Europe
Guaranteeing Italy by my army against foreign interven
tiou had the right to assign the limits Of that guaran
tee Therefore did not hesitate to declare to the King
of Sardinia that while leaving him full liberty Of action
could not follow him In policy which had the fault Of
appearing in the ewes OF Europe desire 10 absorb all the
States OF Italy, aud which threatened complications
cOunseed him to reply favoraby to the wishes OF the
provinces which should offer themselves to him, but to
maintain the independence of TUSCANY and respect in
-. 81, HI tIs
does satisfy everybody, it has the advantage of
serving principle, OF calming apprehensons, and makes
Piedmont a kingdom OF more than 100000 souls.
Looking TO this transformation OF northern Italy
which gives 10 powerful State all the passes OF the
Alps il was my duty for the security of frontiers
claim the Freach slopes Of the mountains. This reas
serton OF claim TO territory OF small extent has
nothing in il of nature TO alarm Europe and give de-
NAL the policy Of dlsuterestedness which have pro-
claimed than once, for France does not wish to
proceed TO this asgrandzement, however small i; may
be- either by military occupation, by provoked insur
rectiou, or by uuderhand mauWuvres bat by frankly eN
planning the question TO the great powers. They will
doubtless understand in their equity, France would
certainly understand it for each OF them under similar
circumstances that the important territorial arrangement
which is about to take place gives Us right to guar
antee indicated by nature herself
cannot pass in silence the emotion Of portion
of the Catholic wod it has given way suddenly to such
nconsderate impressions il has given itself up such
antee for the future has been much overlooked the
services rendered much forgotten, tha; ! needed "A
very deep conviction and confdence-an absolute conf
dence u public common sense-tO establish in the midst
Of the agauons endeavored to be excited that calm
which alone maintains Us in proper path
Facts however speak loudly for themselves. For the
last eleven years have sustained alone at Rome the pow
er of the Holy Father without having ceased single day
TO revere in him the sacred character Of the chief Of
religion On another side the population Of the ROmag
lalI IN hat
ced natural excitement and sought during the to
make common with Ought TO forget them in
making peace aud to hand them over anew for an ndeh
mite time the chances of foreign occupation? Ny first
efforts have been 20 reconcile them to their sovereign
aud not having succeeded have tried al least to uphold
in the reyoltel provinces the principle OF the temporal
power of the Pope.
After what has been already said YOU see if all is not
yet over how it still permitted to hope for speedy so
luton The moment seems then to have arrived to put
an end these anKee which have lasted too long aud
% seek for the means of inauguratiug with bOduess
era Of peace in France Already has the army been
reduced 10y 100 900 and his reduction would have
been more considerable but for tue Chinese and the
| occupation OF Rome and Of Lombardy. My government
will Immediately present 10 series OF measures the
object OF which is facilitate production, to increase 10y
afOrding the OF living cheap'y the prosperity Of
those who labor aud to multiply commercial relations
The first step to be taken in this path to Nthe period
for the suppression Of those impossible barriers which
markets many productions of foreign industry and con-
strained other nations adopt annoying recip ocity
with regard to us
But something still more difficult still impeded 1t
was the little inclination for commercial treaty with
England have, therefore, taken resoluely upon my
self the responsibility OF this great measure. very
simple reflection proves It's advantages for both countries
Neither the one nor the other assuredy would have failed
within few years TO take each in It's interest the
initiative of the proposed but then the lower
/ Of fh. fnrfF moi holm IsV
have taken place on one side and the other without
immediate compensation The treaty has done nothing
more then, than 10 anticipate the period of slutary
notifications and 10 give 70 indispensable reforms the
character of the reciprocal concessions destined to
strengthen the alliance of two great peoples In order
that this treaty may produce its best effects, invoke
your mos, energetic cooperation for the adoption OF the
! laws which will facilitate It's practical adoption.
call Your attention. before all things, to the means
of internal communication which by their development
can alone permit to compete with foreign industry;
but IS periods of transition always those Of suffering
and as il duty put stop state of uncertain
y so hurtfu to interests, Iappeal TO your patriotism
for the prompt examination Of the laws which will be
submitted 10 you BY iberating materials from all
duties and reducing those which weigh articles of
common consumption the of the treasury will
find themselves severely diminished nevertheless the
receipts and disbursements of the year 1861 will be bal
auced without any need Of an appeal to credits or re-
course 10 new taxes In ske,chiug YOU faithful
picture of our political aud commercial position, have
wished TO inspire with full confidence in our future
prospery and 10 associate YOU in the accomplishment
| Of a work fruitful in great results
! The protection of Providence, so maniiesty on our
side during the war; will not fail TO peaceful enterprise
whose object the Improvement Of the lot of the great
est number Let US continue them firmly our path to
progress without allowing ourselves to be arrested either
y the menaces of selfShucss ctmors of parties
by unjust suspicious France meuaces no one; she de-
rcs to deyeope in peace in the Fe1itude of her indie
pendence those boundeSs resources which Heaven has
given her. and she will not awaken gloomy susceptible
ties since out Of the of civilization in which are
that truth springs day by day with greater force which
consoles and treasures humanitythat the State
is rich and prosperous the she contributes to the
( riches and prosperity of Others.
! FIREs AT NOBLE HoUsToN AND NV QRLEASs.-The