Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1861-01-26
No. 80.

assembled wisdom at the capital no hand can be found
to stretch itself forth in effort to heal and To
Corruption seems to have eaten out the heart Of the ma
| ton.
COTTON CROP OF THE UNITED SrATBs.-From Htnfs
Merchants Magasne for December, we learn that the
crop of this staple in the United States was follows
Season sss and against sa'sa s.,!s ls's and 49,
Valued at tsOs,se, ESQ. Valued at sssl lsc,7Oi.
The annual average crop of the past four years
1854 bales, and the average consumption for the
same time, ,227, 500 bales, of which
Great Britain consumed 1920, 900 bales
Continent of Europe 1,S3o,OO
United States 677,5aQ Z"
4,227 800 bales
Statistics show that there is fng off of the ratio
Of increase aud production.
| Europe.
The most interesting feature in the European news is
the Imperial decree of the Emperor Napoleon relative to
freedom of discussion and the removal of certain resric-
tons the Press, together with change of ministry.
From the AAa of the llth inst. we clip:
PARIS, Nov. 80, 1860.
Tt IMPERIAL DECREE.
The great event of the week has been the publication
in the official Journal of the important changes in the
conduct of his Government which the Emperor has de-
cded to make. Rumors ofapproaching changes in the
Cabinet had for time been aoa but the yery con-
siderable and liberal concessions of the Imperial Decree
which appeared in the MoneT of Sunday last were by
no means anticipated and have generally been hailed
with delight, particularly as they believed to be only
anticipatory of still further changes tending to the
granting of much larger liberty than has heretofore
| been permitted under the Imperial Government.
The first act which excited curiosity to high pitch,
| was the appearance Saturday in the Montetu of
decree, announcing the resignation of NJ Fould the
offs of fba Emp
lowed by the appointment to the vacant place of Count
Waewski. 1t is understood that NJ Fould was opposed
to the concessions which the Emperor about to
make and for that reason wss permitted to resign NJ
Waewski, the Minister of State, has been at the
head OF the French Foreign Office during several of the
most arduous years of the Emperors reign aud II that
capacity has displayed abilities which have marked him
| as one Of the greatest statesmen in France.
The important measure of the Imperial decree is the
which gives greater publicity the discussions Of
the legislative bodies, and which looks though to
render it really effective it would be necessary to ex-
tend greater liberty to the press than at present
is The first article of the decree provides that at the
opening of each session, The Senate and Legislative
Corps shall vote address in reply to the speech from
the throne, discussing the proposed in it. The
scond that the EmperOrs address shall be discussed in
presence of Government Ministers, who will explain to
the Chambers the internal and exte lal policy of the
Empire. And the fourth for the preparation of official
reports Of the proceedings of both Houses which are to
be sent Immediately to ali the newspapers and to be
published in iul in the MoHite1 of the following day
The other articles of the decree provide for the appoint
ment of Ministers Wthout portfolios - whose duty will
consist in the susenance before the Legislative Cham
bers of the enactmen proposed by the Government for
the suppression of the Department of the Emperor's
household. whose duties united with those of
the Grand Marshal of Palace the suppression of the
Department of Algeria, and the colonies reunited to the
Departmental of the Marine; the appointment OF Count
de ChasselOup Laubat to be Minister Of Marine, vice
Admiral Hamelin, appointed Grand Chancellor of the
nOfH fba nfofM Mar
to the newly created Office of Governor General of Al
giers and the definition of the rank and pay of the Min
listers "withOut portfolios" which made equal to
those of the active members Of the Cabinet.
The most important of these measures are those re-
errng to the Legislative address, its free discussion
and the publication of the proceedings of the two Cham
bers. These really immense concessions to public
opinion and shows that the Emperor feels that he
pies strong position, that he accord lati-
tude to discussion, to which it has heretofore been
stranger since the inauguration Of the second Empire
The task of defending his policy has been conded to
statesmen of distinguished talent and forensic gs and
the rest will devolve upon the good of the people
of France. IL would inde be strange if these import
ant concessions to the growing feeling in favor of larger
liberty in France. should be hailed with other than pa
riOtic and grateful feelings Stl it be observed
that more is expected The columns Of the M teT will
now be daily scanned with much eagerness in the hope
Of discovering in them the announcement IF the coron-
alton of the edfee-the complete enranchisement of
the press. Such a movement may be franght with dan
ger The French pre- when full liberty has ben
corded it, has always grossly abus it. In lS48 the
Republic obliged by the mort summary and restrc
tive measures, to suppress license, which in few
short months had brought the Country the verge Of
anarchy and heaped disgrace upon the of jour-
nasm.
YET in spite of these remembrances am inclined to
believe the Emperor intends making notable amelor-
ton in the condition of the press in France The theo-
ry is that the press is free to discuss the Of
the Government, long this discussion does not de-
Piles. Under the arrangement the members of the
opposition be allowed perfect liberty of discussion
and their speeches. stenographcay reported to be
given unabridged in the public journals. Under these
circumstances, but step further to grant the priv
lege of comment to the journals themselves and this win
doubtless be very soon DONE
All the journals of Paris, with the exception Of the
ultra-eerical organs, which to consider it their
duty to oppose everything the Government does have
spoken favorably of this new decree The English news
papers also loud in its praise, and look upon it as
having tendency to unite still closer France and Eng
land 1t has been the only thing talked about here,
since Sunday, and even among Americans, the exciting
news from own country have almost given place to
this.
The French decree retractng the warning to all jour
nails in case Of their entering upon forbidden grounds,
is published.
Reaciion in Naples.
Long before Victor Emanuers success in Naples was
assured, there ongsghted politicians who pointed
out that King Honest Mans difficulties would only
be beginning when Francis the Second had ceased to
give him further trouble. The provision was fully
warranted by knowledge of the Neapotan character,
and also by general consideration Of the circum-
stances under which the King Of Sardinia presented
himself at the time to the people Of Southern Italy.
Coming a conqueror, and with the prestige of
great name, he was popular for his sake. Asa
King promising them liberty and the prospect Of good
government he stood high in the hopes Of the people
the dispenser Of future benefits But the fight with
Francis is pretty well and the gnt with fac
ton about begin, rather has begun in sober
earnest Every who has lent his aid in the strug
gle. and great many who have not, thinks himself
entitled the Kings notice and all cannot
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