The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-07
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e4' PANS. November 5.-The National
Assembly : net today asfsvsrsaills.s.
President NacMahon sent his message
to the Assembly, which was read shortly
after re.opening. The message tegins
wish congratulations ON the liberation
OF French territory and the mainte.
nance OF order, and continues as fol-
lows: Europe is assured that we are
firmly resolved to- preserve peace:
Therefore, without fear, Hhe sees us re-
sumo tho Possession Of our territory.
Tho administrators has always acted in
tho oonssryRtIve spirit which animates
the great majority Of tho Assembly,
from which never depart. The agi.
cation OF the public mind has redoubied
in intensity AB the period Of your re-.
assembling approached, because it was
REQUESTS TO discuss constitutional bills
which necessarily invole the question
OF the form Of government. I had
neither to interfere in these discus.
sions nor to &orestall your sovereign
;dacision., bat merely to contine the
former within legal limits, and provide
that the latter should be respected.
Your power, therefore, is intact. No
thing can impede it's exercise. Per-
haps, however, you may think, in the
present situation, with party feeling so
strong. the esta blishment Of any defini-
tive form Of government presents se-
rious difficulties, and it would be moro
prudent to maintain existing institu-
tions. IT 80. permit me, elected to an
honor which did not seek, to tell
you frankly my opinion. To COM
pletely ensure public peace, the Co.
vernment absolutely lacks two things,
essential conditions OF efficiency.
It has neither sufficient vitality nor
authority. ItcAnId do nothing durable if
the rights Of tthe. Government are daily
Questioned. with its powers liable to be
changed ct any moment. It csn secure
peace to-day, but no safety tomorrow.
Great undertakings are impossible; in
dqstry lAnguishes; we are unable to re-
store that Confidence which is necessary
toIthe srestoration, of greatness. The
Government lacks authority, for it is
uyapls eyeH 10, obtain yobed ienos from
yH ewn 1GspN, Oh to Srepress exoesses OF
Sjonfnt blob are corrupting the public
mind. :" Ton VIII consider these dangers,
and create strong, durable executive,
which can energetically defend society.
At the Bazaine trial, to-day, Count
Palikao,s NaPpleon's late Minister of
War, testified In sregar to his acts while
IN office. He accepted the RESPONSE
bility OF the march on Sedan. He ad-
mitted he received in Paris the despatch
from Marshal Bazaine. He did not
notify MacMahon Of it. as he believed
the Marshal was already aware of it's
contents.
LONDON. No vembsr GA special to
tho Tines says tho French Ministry have
resigned; reserving, however, the right
of reorganization.
There was riot in Portadown, Ulster,
yesterday, growing out of the Guy
Fawkes celebration. The police had
hght with the Orangamen. Several per-
sons were wounded.
PARIS, November 6.-The deputies OF
the Right warmly cheered MacMahon's
speech, and moved ten years term. A
Bonapartist deputy moved that the peo-
ple decide on tbs 4th of Janunry.
Gonland demanded that the motion of
the Right be declared urgent. Duke de
Brogliei supported the motion of
urgency. The motion of the Right was
finally declared urgent, by "a large ma
Jorty. A declaration of urgency for
the motion of the Bonapartist deputy
was defeated.
HAVANA, November 6.-The following
particulars of the capture of the Vir-
ginius have been received from Santia-
go: The Tornado. which has been
searching for the Virginius since her
attempted landing on the South coast
OF the island, came in sight of her at
2.30 p. NJ. on the 31st, aud Immediately
gave chase. The fillibuster put on ali
steam, and made for Jamaica, hoping to
find refuge in British waters. En- her
flight, she threw overheard number of
horses and used portion of her cargo
Tor, fuel, but the Tornado caught up
with her ct 10 P. NJ. neaVthe Jamaica
coast. and she surrendered, with all on
board, not ono of whom escaped.
Among the prisoners are the well- known
iDsurgent chief, Benbetta, who was re-
ported killed few days ago; brother
OF Oespedes, son OF Quesada. Senior
Jesus del Sol, and other important per:
apnages. The prisoners have all been
brought before competent tribunal, at
Santiago, and are now being tried as
pirates. There is great rejoicing over
the event in Havana, and the streets