The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-23

The Dimcsities or Napslson's Position.
The election TO the French Chambers OF 10
large number of opposition candidates has
hampered the Emperor's movements more than
would be readily conceived by those not con-
versant with the character Of the French peo-
pie. The numerical strength Of the opposition
amounts to naught AS regards votes the gov
eminent of Napoleon will have all its own way;
but the outspoken comments Of such men az
Theirs and Berger upon the actions Of the
Emperor, although powerless to change them,
lead the way for the expression Of public
opinion; and herein consists the danger which
the adherents of the imperial regime are now
60 much in dread of. Thus we hear that one Of
the first attempts of the newly elected opposi-
ton members will be the repeal Of what is
known in France as ''the public safety law"
that Is, the right vested In the authorities to
take up any suspected persons and transport
them to the penal settlements, no knowledge OF
the fact being impaired even to the relatives Of
tho victim He is arrested, disappears, and
here ends the affair. To the credit Of the OPP
position, be it said, they are determined to 40
complish the repeal Of this most Infamous law.
M. Theirs, It is well known, intends to take
tho lead in attacking the budget; that is, he will
demand explanations a. to tho disbursement of
some hundreds Of millions Of francs which.
unacoounted for. ere known TO have gone
to swell the already immense outlay
necessiteted by the Mexican expedition. Upon
this subject the Emperor Napoleon and his sur
FOUNDERS are most sensitive, and hence they
hate NJ Theirs all the more heartily for the
erpose it is we'll known he purposes making.
Then, too, explanations will be demanded as to
tho intended policy of the imperial govern
msnt towards unhappy Poland; and Napoleon
does not like to have his actions or his motives
discussed It is also we'll understood that the
opposition members are all friendly to our
government, and that they will make it q mat
ter Of duty to undeceive the minds of the
French people as regards the true nature Of the
| conflict between the North and South. The
Misrepresentation of the Official and semi-Ofa-
cial French press will be swept aside by the
| opposition members, who respect our form Of
government, and would not see France playing
| the odious role Of friend to slaveowning, re-
bellious confederacy. AS regards Italy, the
| opposition will advocate the withdrawal Of the
French troops from Rome, and the cession by
| Austria, through the Intervention of France, of
venetia to the Italian people.
| All these ideas are, as may be seen at a
glance, in direct opposition to the policy pur-
sued by Napoleon up to the present time, and
it remains to be seen how he will meet the
storm which is brewing. Should he endeavor
to resist the efforts of the progressive party by
| stern and repressive measures, his tenure OF
power would not long be secure. The peo-
! pie of France will, now that it is evident that
Paris pronounces against Napoleon, follow in
the wake of the capital, and were the Emperor
to attempt intimidation he would soon find
how easily even the most powerful are
overthrown in France when once the people
are aroused. His only hope for safety is to
| give way to the popular movement, and stride
| forward in liberal measures as fast as he can.
He must adopt system Of government similar
| to that of England-in fact, give France con-
stitutional administration. His present minis
try must be sacrificed and responsible minis.
try appointed. By adopting such course
Napoleon would insure his tenure Of power for
some time to come, - the more influential
classes in France dread the horrors Of revo
luton, which would surely preceds the estab-
lishment Of any new government.
The Emperor's idea Of calling around him .
garrison of Turcos and spahis has profoundly
annoyed the Parisians, who assert that these
savage troops are to clear the streets in case o.
revolts in the city. At present the antpathy
of the people to the fierce warriors above men
toned confines itself to hootings and jeers a
them. Ere long there will be street brawls, and
then we shall hear of barbados, and Of those
bloody and determined street fights which SC
often desolate the beautiful capital of France.
We hear that at a review Of the troops above
mentioned the spectators broke through tn,
lines and prevented the evolutions Of the dis
liked Turcos and Spahis. At this exhibition o
popular feeling the Emperor took alarm, and
surrounded by his Cent Gardes, hastily left tn,
field. Decidedly Napoleon is on no bed o
roses He arrived at the throne through revo
luton, and through the same agency he bid
fair to lose it. We shall await with interest tn,
developments Of his future policy.
Poor GREELEY BLOWING HoT AND COLp.-Ir
the Tribune q few days ago poor Creole,
demonstrated that the Pacific Railroad was per
fectly practicable and feasible and grea
thing for the country, and that it was soon Il
be built, with Fremont at the head Of lit, Gree
ley at the tail of it, and Hallet as its fnancia
manager. In the Independent of last week
over his own signature poor Greeley showed