The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-22
NapoIeon's Speech to the French Lc-
SiSIntures

Napoleon's Speech to the French lie
SisIatures
PARIS, February 4, 1867 The
Emperor Napoleon, in his speech be-
fore the Corps Legislatif, on the as
sembling 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 sepa-
rated, and which is the only possible
balance OF power in Europe. Ger
man anG Italian events have paved
the way to it. Their success cannot
disturb France I stood aloof and
helped the peace which Prussia and
Italy made without dismemberinr
Austria.
France was just and neutral. In
another part of the globe, we have
been obliged to employ force to re-
dress Legitimate grievances, and we
have eudcavored to raise an ancient
empire. The happy results at first
obtained were compromised by an
lnausplc1ols concurrence of circum-
stances. The guiding idea of the
Mexican expedition was an elevated
one--to regulate people and i'm
plant among them ideas of order and
progress; to open vast outlets to our
commerce, and leave the recognition
of services rendered to civilization to
mark our path. Such was my desire
and yours; but as soon rs the extent
Of our sacrifices appeared to me to
exceed the interests which had called
US across the ocean, spontaneously
determined upon the recall Of our
army corps, in order that the Go
yernment of the United States might
comprehend that it was only the
absence Of Cancellation in policy
which had embittered relations
which, for the welfare Of both coun-
tries, should remain friendly.
The Emperor then proceeded to
say, that the great powers ought to
act in concert to satisfy the Chris
tlans In the East: protect the rights
Of the Porte, and prevent complica-
tions.
The Rome treaty Of September has
been executed, whereby the Govern
ment of the Pope has been placed in
new phase. and he is sustained by
his own strength and the veneration
of the great powers for the head Of
the church. Europe will sustain. his
temporal power against demagogues.
Our relations with England are in
innate, and both powers agree on all
the great questions.
The pcrpetuation of Austria is ne
cessary to the balance Of power.
The Emperor says he is certain that
the peace of the world is not to be
disturbed, and adds: E'Sure Of the
present, and confident of the future,
! have fulfilled your wishes in regard
to the development Of our institu-
tlons upon liberal SCALE
France will use her new rights
wisely. She is respected abroad; but
the conditions Of war being changed,
she must increase her defences.
The army bill has been so drawn as
to tighten the burden in times of
peace, and 70 increase the resources
IN ti;aes of war. Our nei hbors
assume far heavier burdens.
Let us keep our flag high, as the
oest st, means Of preserving peace
The prosperity of France advances.
The indirect revenue has increased
$4,000, 600 francs, and we shall soon
be able to satisfy all interests, reduce
the land tax, and make public i'm
provements whereby the working
classes arc to be benefited and liberty
to be solid, lasting and glorious. I
trust in my people. my right and nv
conscience.
FROM SALT LAKE.-Wc have re-
ceived the Salt Lake Semi Uechly
Ieleg"aph, OF the 31st Of January.
Nothing OF special interest. We clip
an item from the local lumn:
Bishop Woolley called upon us,
last evening, and informed us that he
had commenced to labor with editors.
We wish him success. He will have
a sweet time with the profession
they are hard cases. Keep at it.,
Blshop-we all need your admoni-
tions. Go up and see the professor. .
Wonderif by ''Professor" he means
Brigham.