The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-03
LITER ATU r e.

AlJnOugh there has as YET appeared no Eng
Hsh edition of the works Of which we would
speak, nor yet is there any translation, except
one in prospect we feel warranted in referring
to the fact that the last volume has made Its APP
pearance in Paris and has reached our shores.
1t is in nine volumes, aud Is Of deep interest TO
the student of political economy 1t gives us
view of De Tocqusville both as a young man
and as sage. His Democracy in America"
has secured for him a personal interest in the
hearts OF many, and in the intellects Of ali think
ing citizens of our republics and the fact that
we will shortly be favored with translation OF
his lie, works. letters, and speeches, is a most
agreeable one. The present volume treats Of
his speeches From 1t we will make few run
ming quotations.
1t was full six years before the revolution OF
1s4s, and nearly ten before Louis Bonaparte
executed his coup detat, that De Tocqueville, in
a speech in the Chamber of Deputies on the
state OF the country in which he pointed out
the general relaxation of public morals, a grow
ing desire for Office, the indifference OF the peo-
pie amidst attacks on society, the pernicIous
effects of governmental policy which ad-
dressed itself to the worst, instead of to the bet
ter, impulses of the citizens and the equally de-
morallzng effects of political coalitions based
not on principle but on interest, among others
spoke the following words:-
''Yes, gentlemen, it is necessary that some
body should declare, and that the people, who
hear us, should learn, that the representative
system is in peril. The nation, which feels its
inconvenience, does not sufficiently appreciate
its advantages. And liberty, too let
me be permitted TO say, is in peril. Undoubtedly
when we have the entire use and sometimes, |
will grant, witness the abuse. of liberty, it may
appear puerile to say that it is in peril. 1t IS
true that these perils are not immediate, but
allow me to affirm that it has been by this mode
OF action that nations in all ages have lost their
liberty. To be sure, | see no one man great
enough to become our master; but l say--and
may my country tolerate my words respect
fully-that thus have all nations proceeded
know not where he is, or from
which quarter he is to come; but he will
come, sooner or later, If we continue to follow
this road. &. Now, gentlemen, If all this
be true, what is the result? It's that the public
spirit in this country assailed in its very prin-
ciple, is threatened with destruction. 1t results
that instead of opinions which, as have just
said, might serve as solid basis, be 1t to an OPP
position, be it to Government. we meet only
with collection of petty private interests,
mobile and transient which can afford no point
OF support to anybody, neither to the Govern
ment nor to the opposition, and which neces
sarily surrenders the whole of society and the
Government which rules it to perpetual mo-
bility, from which nothing can spring but anar-
Cuy anu uulNcISdl
In two powerful speeches in opposition to the
foreign policy of NJ. Guizot, delivered in 1843
and 1845 respectively, he displays no less saga
city, and considerably higher talents as parlia-
mentary orator. We cannot refrain from quot
ing the concluding words of the second speech,
IN which he showed the tameness and coloress-
ness, the timidity and the fear of policy which
characterized Louis Phlppe's foreign efforts:-
What State isIthere in Europe, little or great,
which believes that in any affair, small or great,
but from which difficulties might arise, France
would step forward, would remain at the breach,
would pursue her enterprises to the end-enter
prises, let me add, most just and most necessary
Where is the State, where can you find cabinet
which would indulge Qorgive the expression) in
such dreams! There is none. 1t Is known every
where that you Will take nobody's side, that you
will not do anything. Well, il it is possible in
this way to secure the tranquility of reign it
will never be possible thus to establish the per
manency OF dynasty. None has ever beer
founded in this manner. Dynastes are not thu:
planted in the soil. No, gentlemen. Sooner OF
later my country will see that what say here Ii
demonstrated by experience"
Thus spoke De Tocqueville years before The
revolutionary tempest of February burst upor
France.
We regret that we cannot quote more fully
The work is replete with prophecies which hav
since been fulfilled, ,and is the strongest argumen
which could be addressed IN favor of the justice
of the judgment, which has placed De Tocque
vile foremost among the greatest and best of al
political writers and thinkers OF modern times
JEALOUSY. By George Sand. T. B. Peterson
Bros, No. 306 Chestnut street, Philada.
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anomalous social phenomena, George Sand
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pleasantly-writtsn biographical preface, whic
gives us a good idea of the past life and preser
habits OF this once personally fascinating, an
stilt literary belle, whose real name was Auror
Dupin, afterwards Nine Dudevant and whes
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all of Its predecessors, wonderful interest iC
all ladies' and more particularly gentleman
We DO not know the cause, but the fact is neVe
theless true, that the only class of female write
who can claim male readers are those ov'
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beautifer. Prominent among these we ms
mention the writer OF Jealousy" The woi
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creations which are said to be born in an hou
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interest.
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son a. Bro, No. 306 Chestnut street.
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present one is no exception. Dealing only
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