The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-17
NAPoIEon's SPEECH.

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The Opening or the French gislature-
Speech OF tho Em peror ON the italian
Question, Annexation Of Savoy, Peace
or Europe and the New Treaty with
England.
His Majesty the Emperor on the opening of the Legsa-
tive Session Of 1860, March l. spoke a. follows
kEssKuRs LES SESAIKrRs-MKssrEuRs LES DEpurrs:-
On The opening Of last session, relying upon the pa
advance against the exaggerated apprehensions OF pro-
bable war. To-day have At heart to reassure you
desire sincerely and aba neglect nothing 70 ms.ussin it.
Ihaye only 70 congratulate myself my friendly rels
the globe where our arms are s engaged ara in the ex
eme East; but the courage OF sailors aud OF our
soldsIs aided py me hearty assistance OF Spain, win
China As regards China, serious expedition combined
with the forces OF Great Britain, will nfct her tho
In Europe difficulties approach a. trust their termi-
nation and Italy 10 The Of constituting herself Free
Without referring 70 the long negotiations which have
been dragging along for many months shall conino
myself to few principal points.
The dominant idea OF the treaty Of villsfranca was 70
the price OF the restoration Of the archdIkes. That
having ised despite my most earnest endea
well AZ at Turn. for the situation by being prolonged
th,essened to lead to no issue. While object Of
frank explanations between my government and that Of
Austria, suggested to En- gand TO Prussia 70 Rusea
measures the whole Of which clearly prove the part Of
a.IeCOoClnAu0n
To second these dispositions was necessary for France
have the greatest chance Of being accepted by Europe
Guaranteeing Italy by my army against foreign interview
tion bad the right 70 assign the limits Of that guar.n
Of Sardinia that while leaving him full liberty Of action
could no. follow him IN policy which had the
eD.d new complications. counsslled him TO reply
should offer themselves to him, but to msut,n the
Independence OF Tuscany and 70 respect in principle
tiy every body has the advantage 81 reseryiug princ
PIES OF calming apprens Dsions. and makes Piedmont
looking to this Tansfor Of Ncrherp Its,v which
gives to powerful State all tho passes OF the Alps wac
my duty for the security Of fronters claim tho
FreIch slopes OF the mountains. This ressserton OF
clam 70 territory Of small extent has nothing
in IL Of a. nature to alarm Europe and give (
have proclaimed o than once France does not wish
TO proceed TO this s9grandizenen however small il NAV
undshnS 3 BUT py 1s
planning the question TO the Great Powers. They viii
doubtless IN their equity q France would
cumstancs that the important territorial
which s about to take place gives right guaran-
Icannot pass in silence the emotion Of portion OF
The Catholic world has given way suddenly to such in
consder,te Impressions, bias given itself up such pas
sionae alarms The past, which ought to be guarantee
for The FUTURE has been much overlooked the services
eoDUoon very deep
lie common senseo establish in the midst Of the aaits
tons 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
cay 10 in him the sacred Of tbs chief OF
our religion On another eide the population OF the Ro
feSced natural excitesn Mt and sought during The xsr
to make emmon cause with a. Ought to forget them
IN making peace and to hand them over for in
definite time to the chances Of foreign occupaton NY
first efforts have been reconcile Them 70 their sovo-
regn and not having succeeded have tried least to
uphoia W me revoIed provinces the principle Of the tom
AMER what =. been already ssid you go, all Is not
an end 70 these anzieties which have too long ma
new q F.nos h.. g. ssmy
reduced BY men; and this re iucon would have
occupation Of Rome and Of Lombardy Ny govern
meDt will Immediately present 10 you . series OF
measures, the object Of which to facilitate produc.
ton, to increase, BY adpg the means Of living cheaply
the prosperity OF those who labor and TO multiply our
commercial relations, The first step to be taken Ia this
rassable barriers which, the name Of prohibtons
have shut out rom our markets many productions Of
an snnoying reciprocity With regard 70 Us. -'f'
But fometh1s still more difficult stu impeded
treaty with England ] have, therefore, taken reso-
lately uron myself the responsibility Of this great
MEASURE veg simple reflection proves it, advantages
assurecy would have failed within few years to take
each It's interest," the nita4ive Of De measures
s9 s SsSs s o s not
$40 CD the other without immediate compensation Tho
treaty has done nothing more them than to anticipate the
cable reforms tie Character * he rscproc. oons
scns, destined TO Etrenehthen the alliance Of great
reopks In order that this treaty may prcduce ~ best
adoption Of theiaws which viii iAciisaie lis practical
adoption
Internal communication, which by their dere,opement
alone permit compete with foreign indusry bat
periods of rapsiuon auays those Of suerux and
buruul nterese appeal your patriotism Tor tho
prompt examination OF the laws which win be submitted
y1 ssauags Ss xhsS s masi' from N
consumption, the resources or the treasurv 4il
ind thtutelvts severaly dminshed neverthelesS ne
receipts and dkoursemtnu Of the year 1881 vili IS
balanced without any need Of an appeal 10 creia or
reccurc to new In skechnR out TO you fsshfnf
picture Of cur political and commercial pcstop, have
wtbet 20 inspire you with full confidence in Cur future
prosperity and to associate you in The Accomplishment a
aveik fruitful in great results.
The protection Of Providence, 20 manifestly On
crr SIDE during the war, will not fail peaceful
'nterrse whose object ~ the improvsmcnt Of
the lot Of tho greatest number. Let continue
ourselves Be arrested either By The nensces Of selfish
REFS or clsmos Of parties, or BY unjust suspiciors
Frsrcc ms nsces abe desires % develope in peace
the pic ntufe Of her Independence those boundless ro
which heaven has given her, and she win noG
awaken gloomy euscepblns, since out Of the state az
esy WITH greater which comedies ana ~
rpapsytfat State In rich and proa erc,s IN.
the contributes 70 the riches and prosperity or
others.
Tho speech had rather depressing influence on ,h,
Paris Boursc, and the funds slightly reccaed. m
TIE Efiish journals generally regard the soseeh with
disfavor The LONDON Tm says 1t is not vha, Il honad
but rather whst expected The most imporsan, and oh
jec:ehable part the declaration that Savoy a, he an
ne ed 10 France The Posf Heyol6 s~a 49,. $50,