New-York tribune., 1867-02-18
FRANCE.

PANS. Feb H-'The Emperor Napoleon, IN ms
Spocch before the Corps Iecislaf, on the assembling
81 that body. said
"Serious events have happened in Europe, almost
1nlEl6nr the great Napoleons idea 70 unite al the
sreat homogeneous nations hitherto separated, and
which is the only possible balance ol power IN Eu-
5Cre German and italian events have paved the
way to it. Their success cannot disturb France.
stood aloof and helped the peace which Prussia ana
Iiaiy made without diSnemheIlng Austria France
was lust and uout,al In another part Of the globe
we have been obliged to employ force 10 redress 'c-
Fitimae grieyauc,s and we hayeendcayored 10 raise
an ancient empire The happy results at hlst OBJ
tainod were compromised 10y an inauspicous concur
renee Of circumstances. The guiding idea of the
Mexican expedition was an elevated one 10 regeneI-
ate people and mplnt among them ideas OF order
and progress; 10 open vast outlets to ou commerce
and leave the recognition Of services rendered 10 civ
uization to mark uuT path. Such my desire and
yours but ~ the extent Of our sacrifices ap-
reared 60 me To exceed the interests which had called
us across the ocean spontaneously Getelminedupon
fhe recall Of army corps, that the Government oi
the United States might comprehend that want of
cancellation had euhttered relations which. tor the
welfare Of both countries, should remain friendly"
The Emperor then proceeds to say that the great
Powers Oueht 10 ac1 in concert 10 satisfy the Chris
Sans protect the rights of the Porte and TO prev
complications The Rome treaty Of September has
been executed. whereby the Government of The Pope
has been placed new phase and he is sustained by
bs own strength aud the yeneIatOn Of the great Pow
eIs for the Head Of the Church. Europe will sustain
Iis temporal power against deinacogueS. Our rela-
tons with England are intimate and both the Powers
agree all the great questions 1lepepetnatiOn Of
Austria is necessary 10 the balance Of power. The
Emperor says he is certain that the peace of the
world is not to be disturbed Sure of the present,
md confident of the future, ] have fulfilled yom
wishes in regard 10 the development of our in
stitutions upon liberal scale. France viii Use her
new rights wisely She is respected abroad, hut the
conditions Of war being changed she must increase
her defenses. The Army bill has been 30 drawn
20 tighten the burden in times of peace. and 10 in
crease the resources in times of war. Our neghbOIs
assume far heavier burdens. Let MS ever keep our
flag high the best means of preserving peace. The
prosperity of France advances. The Indirect
has increased fifty millions Of francs, and shall
soon be able 10 satisfy all interests reduce the land
tax and make public Improvements, whereby the
working classes are be benefited and liberty to he
solid, lasting and glorious ] trust in my people, my
night, and my conscience"
Feb. 15-The army organization plan of Napoleon
ls rapidly breeding distruSt here.
Feb 16-The French Blue Book says that the Gov
RTnment Of France sincerely aplauds the activity of
fhe United States in repairing the evils of civil
There is now no subject of dSSensiOu between France
and America but everything tends 10 the assima-
tion of their policies.
Feb. 1.-THE budget presented in the Chambers
yesterday by the Minister Of Finance gives a very
favorable report of the condition of the finances
Rentes in consequence, have recovered from their
secent depression, and are advancing.