The New York herald., 1867-02-17

Op0ntn@ of tho Session 0f tho French Legis.
Iatnre.
PARIS, Feb. IA, 1867.
The Emperor Napoleon, in his speech before
the Corps Legislatif ON the assembling of that
body by imperial decree to-day, said:-
Serious events have happened in Europe,
almost fulfilling the great Napoleon's idea to
unite all the great homogeneous nations hitherto
separated, and which is the only possible bal
ance Of power In Europe. German and Italian
events have paved the way to it. Their sue
cess canaot disturb France. stood aloof and
helped the peace which Prussia and Italy made
without dismembering Austria.
France was just and neutral. In another
part Of the globe we have been obliged to
employ force to redress legitimate grievances,
and we have endeavored to raise an ancient
empire. The happy results at first obtained
we're compromised by an inauspicious concur
renee Of circumstances. The guiding idea of
the Mexican expedition was an elevated one
to regulate people and implant among them
ideas Of order and progress to open vast
outlets to our commerce, and leave the recog-
milton OF services rendered to civilization to
mark our path. Such was my desire and
yours but as soon as the extent Of our sac
rifces appeared to me to exceed the interests
which had called us across the ocean, spon-
taneously determined upon the recall Of our
army corps, in order that the government Of
the United States might comprehend that 1t
was only the absence of Cancellation in policy
which had embittered relations which for the
welfare Of both countries should remain
friendly.
The Emperor then proceeded to say that the
great Powers ought to act in concert to satisfy
the Christians in the East, protect the rights Of
the Porte and prevent complications.
The Rome treaty of September has been OK
ecuted, whereby the government of the Pope
has been placed in new phase, and he 10 sus-
tanned BY his own strength and the veneration Of
the great Powers for the Head Of the Church,
Europe will sustain bis temporal power
against demagogues
Our relations with England are intimate,
and both Powers agree on all the great ques-
tions.
The psrpetuation Of Austria is necessary 10
the balance Of power.
The Emperor says he ID certain that the
peace Of the world is not TO be disturbed, and
adds Sure Of the present and confident Of the
future, have fulfilled your wishes in regard
to the development Of our institutions upon q
liberal scale.
France viii use her new rights wisely. She
10 respected abroad but the conditions of
war being changed, she must increase hsr
defences
The army bill has been so drawn as TO
tighten the burden In times Of peace and to
increase the resources In times of war. Our
neighbors assume far heavier burdens.
Let US ever keep our flag high, as the best
means Of preserving peace.
The prosperity Of France advances. The
indirect revenue has increased ffty millions Of
francs, and we shall soon be able to satisfy all
interests, reduce the land tax and make public
improvements whereby the working classes
are to be benefited and liberty to be solid,
lasting and glorious. ! trust in my people,
my right and my conscience.
The Entente CordiaIs with the United States.
PARIS. Feb. 10, 1857.
The French Yellow Book submitted 70 the Lesis-
Iature says that tho government Of France sincerely
sppauds the activity Of the United States In repairing
the evils Of civil war
There s now no subject Of dssension between France
and America but everything tends 70 the assimilation
Of their policies
The Imperial Army Plan ssiii Unpopular.
PARn, Feb. 16, 1851.
The army organization plan Of Napoleon is rapidly
breeding distrust here
the EASTERN QUESTION.