New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-14
END OF BOURBON FUSION.
THE COUNT DE CHAMBoRD's LETTER.


EFFORTS MADE TO OBTAIN MODIFICATION or IT'S
ToNH-PERsIsTENCY OF THE COUNT DE CHAM
BoRD IN HIS vIEws-TExr or THE LETTER
Tiles.of foreign papers received hero yesterday,
contain the text of the Count de ChambOrds letter
to NJ de Chesnelong, adherng 10 his previously ex-
pressed opinions The letter appears to have been
in the possession of NJ de Chesnelong the 25th Of
October but it was not made public until the SOth
OF that month. IL was then read at meeting
OF the Committee of Nine, which has been
delegated by the Right and Right Center
to conduct the negotiations for monarcmcm
restoration In reply TO the expressions OF astonish-
ment from the persons present, N. de Chesneong ex
planned that receiving the letter he returned IL
to the Count de Chambord, begging him to modify
ITS character. The Count was fixed III his purpose
ana, On returning his letter. accompanied IL WIN
another announcing that the manifesto would be
published by him that evening III II Union. Ihe
following Is the text of the letter. which, iInme
diatey on its publication, was very generally re-
garded as putting an end to the Fusion movement
SALZBURG. oct. q.
SIR have preserved 20 pleasant recollection OF
your visit to Salzburg I have conceived 40 great an
esteem for your noble character that do not hesitate TO
address myself you frankly YOU came to mo For
many long hours you spoke with of the desnies OF
we-beloyed country, and I know that on your re-
turn you spoke in the midst OF your colleagues WORDS
which will earn YOU my eternal gratitude thank you
for having we'll understood the anguish or my heart
and for having concealed nothing regards the hrm-
ness OF my decisions was not anoc'oo
when public opinion, carried away by current
which [ deplore alleged that | at last con
sented % become the Legiumlst King Of Revolu-
ton. possessed az my security the testimony OF
man Of feeling resolved 10 remain silent 30 long as
was not compelled TO make an appeal 10 your honesty
but Notwithstanding your Efforts misapprehensions
accumulate which tend TO obscure my policy, though IL
is clear as the day, the whole truth to that
country, which. though it may misunderstood me. yet
does homage 20 sincerity, because 1t knows nave
never deceived it, and never will. am asked now 10
sacrifice my honor. What reply, bur that retract
nothing and curta nothing OF my previous declarations
The claims Of yesterday gave me the measure OF what
would be eXacted OF me on the morrow and can
not consent to inaugurate reparatye and strong
reign by act OF weagness People have fashion OF
contrasting Of Henry V. with tho ability OF
Henry ~. The passionate love which bear my sub
ecs" he often said makes everything honorable for
that is possible" On that point will concede hun
nothing, bnt should like TO know what lesson woud
have been taught any one mBrudent and yenturesome
enough 20 persuade him to renounce the standard Of the
Argues and Iyryl You belong, Sir, TO the Province
where came existence, and will be, with me-
OF opinion that he would speedily have disarmed his in
take my white gag it will always lead you TO the path
OF honor and victory"
Ibaye been accused OF not holding the valor OF our
soldiers IN sufficiently high esteem aud this at moment
when do but aspire 90 confdo to tAem al that hold
dear. T. then forgotten that honor is tho com
patnony of the House OF Bourbon aud the French
army and that on that point Misunderstanding is i'm
possible between themi No, do not ignore any of my
couutrys glores. aud God alone, in the depth of my
exile has seen the tears OF gratitude have shed each
time that The children OF France whether IN good or evil
fortune nave shown themselves worthy OF her. But
we have a great work 10 accomplish together.
4 am reacy-quite ready;o undertake II when so de-
tomorrow this evening, this moment This is
wby wish TO remain entirely IA I am. Enfeebied to
dav I should be powercss tomorrow. The issue at
ke is none other than that of recOustructng society.
deeply disturbed upon its natural basis; OF energeti
cally insurng the Of law and otder, OF restoring
prosperity at home concluding lasting alliances abroad,
and especially, Of fearing to employ force In the
service of order and Justice They speak OF conditions!
! Were any required Of me by that young Prince
whose honest embrace l experienced with 30 much
happiness, and who, listening only to the dc
tates OF his patriotism, spontaneously TO me,
bringing me in the OF all his family assurances Of
peace deyOtedness, and reconciliation Tney wait Tor
guarantees We're any asked OF that Bayard oil modern
times on that memorable night when they imposed upon
his modesty the glorious mission of tranqniAing his
country by OF tnosewords oil an honest man which
reassure the good and make the wicked irembef L. IL
is true have borne he did the sword OF France
on twenty battle-deds but for A. years have pre-
served intact the sacred DEPOSIT OF our ira
dtions and our Liberties. have therefore, right to
reckon upon equal confidence, and ought
10 inspire the Same sense OF security. Nv
personality Il nothing; my principle IL everything
France will SEQ the end OF her trials when she Is Wiling
to understand this am necessary ploP the only one
capable guiding the ship to port because nave ior
that mission Of authority. You, Sir are able TO do
much 10 remove MISUNDERSTANDING and prevent weak
nesses in the hour OF struggle. Your consoiinG words
on leaving saIzblrg ever present to my mind
France cannot perish for Christ still loves his FRANKS
and when God has solved TO save people He takes
care hatho scepter OF Justice Is Only put into hands
s,ro,g snoryh "a vrield IL HENRI
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