The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-05


parties VIII not fail to attack Il on this
ground. They do not wait for such good
ground for complaint to make great noise about
their grievances But not only Is Il the duty OF the
Assembly To l up these vacancies; IL Is also I'm
cellent opportunity for sounding ana ascertaining
the real thoughts and wishes OF France the very
eve OF the day when she Will be called upon to pro-
Whatever may be the result of these new Cleo
ih they VIII exercise marked influence upon
they VIII strengthen or enteeble such and such q
political party, such and such tendency. Wemuss
the Importance Of these eIections, and viii
be eager to take part in them, Men who hold opu-
minds beforehand, will enter warmly into them. 1t
~ men holding moderate opinions who hesitate. and.
scruples viii even abstain from voting. Their own
supneness has nearly always been the cause Of the
defeat OF this party and IN the present grave and
critical position OF AFFAIRS to abstain from voting
would be to do wrong and to run tremendous risk
When fire breaks out people do not run away
make Gil the haste they can. and this not only out Of
curiosity and that they may watch II, and with
remen whose duty il Is 70 extingsS s nv Row
connagration IS infinite more dangerous and liable
to spread IN the State than In the streets and the
moderate party are far more Interested In
tngulshing IL than any one ese because il u con-
tnues to spread they VIII suffer more than any one
else.
The Assembly has already taken such measures as
are necessary TO enable the electors to fulfill their
duties the new elections are held, without too
IL universal 10 Is very important that 1t should be
real The VIII OF the people ought to be clearly ex-
pressed and to make itself felt when 1t IL in the
presence OF party passions, which are always bold
and active. The history OF our own time shows US
want Of intelligence and foresight In the moderate
party.
in the National Assembly is closely allied TO That
which relates to the recall or the Princes OF the
House OF Orleans.
the National Assembly the reconciliation Of every
Frenchman with france; and IT Is to the interest OF
adopted by France whether It is republican or mo-
narchical that this work sha have been already ac
cannot be called on at the very beginning to pro-
scribe once again all the representatives OF mon
archy and to irrtate all their friends. If 1t is
archy it WITH now be upheld by all Its natural repre-
sentatiycs and all Its partisans Will rally round It,
M to rate anu w e
consent OF France, TO decide on the question OF the
future government OF the country But, III any case,
there can be no doubt that ID for the Assembly to
settle the preliminary points to which have alluded,
because such n settlements indispensable II France
stands IN such need-elther republic which shall
not be revolutionary or true constitutional
TO make peace with foreign enemies, to establish
peace within the land by depressing the disorders
and crimes which render the establishment OF re-
these means to enable France to deIiberate freely
and fully to the future constitution Of the country
work Of salvation which the National Assembly and
N. Theirs have undertaken. They have already &C
compllshed two OF their designs Peace IL conclnded
Both results have been attained with difficulty and
at great cost. 1t Is Dy the unlon the combined ac
ton OF the National Assembly and NJ. Theirs that
both have been obtained. There still remains the
last design, the most difficult OF the three-namey,
the establishment IN and by France OF D permanent
government, able to give sunlcicnt guarantee for
the security OF the highest interests Of the nation,
OF It's and Prosperity and the
In the existing condition of AFFAIRS the same means
which inaugurated the success of the undertaking.
namely, the lnseparable alliance of the National
Assembly and N. ThierS-can alone conduct 1t TO
successful termination. Let this, therefore, DO the
law BY which their mutual intercourse regulated
and the constant aim OF every legitimate influence,
public or private, which has any right to affect
as n1eeaS was Tasn he as
true that little subjects and little difficulties blind
US TO the Importance OF great ones. and that we
look tri1ln2 impediments along the road.
No doubt there are sometimes difficulties, misun-
derstandnQs and unexpected collisions between
the Chief OF the Executive Power and the Assembly
TO which the national sovereignty has been contded.
rn ,S tns Nj ev ne y mes
IL would be deporable 1t would be horrible n Ii were
possible that any such accident should compromise
the great work which has been cOnfidcd to them
j am convinced that, with few CONCESSIONS and a
little mutual consideration, the provisional govern
Assembly and the chief OF the Executive power Is all
that Ia wanted At the present time to maintain their
union and secure the success OF their common
course OF action. mat which Is really Important
which II, In fact indispensabe-is that there shall
be no attempt to interfere with the purely prOvl-
siona character OF the present government; and
that France shall reserve all rights, al home and
abroad. as to her ultimate ana permanent form OF
government.
In all cases. and whatever be the name of the
ruling powers, the great art OF governing is to be
firm about great things and the essential conditions
government and to Yield and be liberal with re-
gard TO all others
Rouen Gabrielle d. Estree was surprised to hear that
Henri ". had said TO them, IL have called you to-
Qeher In order to receive your advice to accept It,
to follow It; In short, to place myself as pupil in
your hands-a thing which kings, graybeards and
cOnquerOrs are by no means apt TO do"
"Pert1e Sam Girls 1t Is true" said the King; 81
said II, but then had my sword"
And now, In our day, the sword or France Is the
sovereignty OF her people.
have full confidence, Monsieur lie President, that
the Assembly over which you have the honor to pre-
side Will be able to keep the sword which has been
cOnfded 10 Its hands, IN spite OF opposition and
against all the world.
And now, after the distinguished services which
he has Just rendered his country and the striking
thanks which he has received from the National
Assembly, NJ THEIRS will certainly attach much
importance to union and harmonious action the
Assembly does. May they complete together and
ent time they have abored together, and which has
will De their common glorv and at the same time
'''' '-' '''0 " GUIzor.
THE WEATHER.