The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-19

For weeks back we have been hearing Of
the fusion between the two branches of the
House Of Bourbon. Though more than once
that accomplishment was positively asserted
still it was as often contradcted. We have
had proclamations from the Due d'Aumale,
manifestoes from Henri de Bourbon and
letters from the Comte de Paris, in all Of
undying faith in monarchical institutions and
their firm belief that monarchy is the only
true form of government by which France
could be raised from the ignoble position to
which she has fallen. Notwithstanding all
these assertions and contradictions which for
some time past have appeared in rela-
ton to the fusion of the rival branches 1t
is evident that the friends of both have
actively engaged in endeavoring to bring
about an understanding between the aspirants
for kingly honors, with the view of agreeing
upon some plan by which the cherished ideas
of both could be carried into effect. Some
time since our correspondent at Tours gave us
an account of large gathering of the ad-
herents of both parties-legitimists and
Orleanists-at that city. The delibera-
tons at this meeting look forward to
the supplanting of the republic by
monarchy. We have now another account,
which wo publish this morning, of a more
recent meeting of the adherents Of the Due
d'Aumale in the same city. The meaning of
these meetings at Tours is obvious enough,
even though no explanation of the in
tentions of those who were present were
in our possession. The information contained
in the correspondence printed to-day an
nounces that "a committee was appointed to
proceed to Versailles and petition the Ma
tional Assembly to declare the Duke Presi-
dent of the republic. But if the Comte de
Chambord should see fit to make the Duke his
heir to the throne, then the Aumale party
was willing that the Comte de Chambord should
first occupy the throne for limited period
two years or thereabout-after which the
Duo d'Aumale should be the successor by
direct and solemn pledge" This reads very
well on paper; but, as the liberties Of France
have not yet been placed in the keeping of the
legitimists or monarchists, or both combined,
the supplanting of the republic by monarchy
does not so nearly approach consummation
as this piece Of information might lead
the reader to imagine. There is no denying
the fact that there exists in France strong
republican party party also that is at
present in power-and we feel satisfied that
this element will not be party to any such
arrangement. M. Theirs is committed before
the world in favor of maintaining the
republic. We believe he will keep his word.
The republic so far has done well, and at
period, too, most Acknowledgment with dan
ger and trying almost without parallel in
French history. If it has done well in the
past why not continue it into the future, and
give to the French nation an opportunity to
really test the efficacy of republican institu-
tons under more favorable auspices The
fusion of the legitimists and Orleanists may
be an accomplished fact. These royal gentle
men possibly have settled their differences-an
accomplishment on which they may congratu-
late themselves and their friends but what
effect that settlement will have regarding the
future government Of France we leave for
time to reveal.