The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-19

The ELECTORAL CONTEST IN FRAScE.-There
Is much to ponder at In the result Of the French
elections How greatly changed is the condi-
tion Of the empire by the advent to the Cham
bers OF those prominent and influential opposi-
tion members. and how vastly Is Napoleons
power reduced thereby. II Is well known
fact that all France is swayed by the temper of
the capital "Paris c'est Ia France is pro-
verb in Europe. The provinces have elected
to the Chambers the government candidates,
with but few exceptions. But the provinces
well know that they were not free to vote Is
they pleased. They viii envy the boldness Of
Paris. and will, upon q future occasion, follow
her example. II h o remarkable fact that the
number of votes recorded in Paris in favor Of
The imperial candidates corresponds exactly
with the list of employees In the different
government Offices. Setting aside this forced
vote, all Paris was unanimous in its opposition
TO Napoleon. This il most significant, and that
the Emperor deems II dangerous Is TO Be in
ferred from the fact that he is fast replacing the
troops who garrison Paris habitually by
legions Of Turcos and Spahis-forces which are
semi-savage and have no sympathies with the
people. There is something terribly suggestive
In all this.
Such men as Theirs, Berger, Jules Favre
Kolb, Bernard and Plichon are dangerous op-
ponents. They will overwhelm with their logic
the feeble attempts Of the government speakers
to palliate or excuse the excuses and errors of
the present rule In France. II may now be
said that the Emperor's power Is circumscribed;
and those familiar with popular sentiment
in France are well aware that without
arbitrary, unconditional power Napoleon
cannot rule the French people. Will he make
further attempts 70 stine liberty WIN be act
upon the advice Of his Minister, Persigny, and
dissolve the Chamberss II IL evident that be
will be forced into some startling policy TO
counteract the i'll effects Of the rebuke which
Paris has just administered 10 bis government.
In war he will more than likely seek the
panacea for the evil which bids fair TO destroy
him, and we shall be but little surprised TO find
him turning bis weapon against Perfde Albion.
In such cause all France would go with him.
To us the result OF the French elections il Of
paramount importance. The newly elected
members are all admirers OF republican form
of government They one ana all ahhor
slavery, and deprecate the rebellion which is
devastating our country. They are all, IL Is
well known. In favor OF the North, and We may
rest assured that fear OF their opposition will
deter Napoleon from any undue interference In
our affairs These champions OF liberty viii
never consent TO war In favor Of q rcbellious,
slave owning Power The speeches Of the new
members in favor OF the North AMI adverse 10
the Davis government viii affect all France. and
ere many months we shall see a change Of sen.
timcnt towards ms thus brought about The
deceit and falsehoods Of the rebel agens abroad
will be exposed by men whose influence y para
mount In France, and once more will the peo-
pie there look upon us In the light Of friends Of
| allies. The liberal party In France has now a
glorious opportunity to accomplish much for
the good Of the country. We sincerely wish
Il all success.