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      Foreign Coimesponde^Ee. : (Special.) Pae...

      questing- Government to asphyxiate " the party over the way , because the sale of his groceries was diminished by the competition of the said party ; or Mr . E . T . Smith petitioning Pai-liament to shut up tlie Surrey Gardens or CJremorne . It will be a long time before a despotic Government can espouse the side of free competition against monopoly ; nor indeed isi it . -natural ; for where the functions of legislature and of the executive are monopolised , it is scarcely possible for lower mattei'S not to come under the same blighting and iniquitoiis influence . This closing of the cqfb Concerts is not only a sign of the ignorance of the meaning of free-trade in France , but it is an illustration of the want pf social liberty , which , in spite of all appearances and all assertions to the contrary , does prevail in France . Where there is not political liberty , social liberty can never exist . .

      . Oh Saturday last , the Emperor entertained the Savoy deputation at dinner , when he conversed affably with various of its members as to the resources and wealth of their country , and as to the principal requirements of its inhabitants for the development of their powers . When his guests retired , each of them was presented with a likeness of the host , to which the Empress added a portrait of the little Prince Imperial-, at the bottom of which was inscribed her autograph ~ " Souvenir de 24 Mctrs , 1 S 6 G- —Euoenije . " This Savoyard mission reminds me strongly of a certain French farce , in

      which an Englishman comes upon the stage intending to hang himself ; and to effect this , he biungs with him a Jong ladder , on which he mounts the fatal tree . In the farce this is supposed to be an admirable illustration of the matter-of-fact character of our countrymen . It seems to me that this deputation is the suicidal ladder of the Savoyards . As for the presentation of the portraits , I imagine the feelings of the Savoyards at this ? ingenious j roeeeding must be to some extent similar to what those of a criminal cOnaemned to death would be at receiving a likeness of Mr . Calckaft , With a view of" St . Sepulchre ' s in the background , and the autograph ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦

      ofMfs . C . ' ¦ . ¦ . - ¦ • ' - •; ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦ : ¦ ¦ ¦ . - ' . ¦ . On Sunday , afb . ernb . o - n last I saw a truly delightful picture , and which 1 cannot forbear describing . This was the spectacle of Napoleon III . strolling leisurely about the garden of the Tuileries arni-in-arm with M . THoTJVENEi ^ -in . the full gaze of all his loyal and loving subjects , who crowded round the light open railing which separates the Emperor ' s share of the garden from their own . The chosen of the people walked backwards and forwards on a narrow walk . scarcely a yard from the crowd , and one could almost few

      catch the words of the world-famous pair . There were a , a very few feeble cries of " J ^ ve l'JE ) npe ? 'et < rJ" but most of the spectators ( I dare say all except the Imperial agents ) were quiet and indifferent . Is it not beautiful to think of a monarch moving with paternal confidence thus trustingly-in the very midst of his affectionate and united people ? I may as well mentioivthat there are always about ten sentinels , for every twenty yards within the precincts of the Imperial Palace , to say nothing of the sergens de ville , and a great many other gentlemen of the same sort in mufti . ' .

      Of course all the newspapers ( I give this name to the daily sheets of printed paper under protest and in want of a better ) are crammed with Savoy : i * easons historical why $ avoy should be ; French , reasons philosophical , reasons sophistical , and , above all , reasons Gallican , M . GBANDGtriixor , the editor of the Constitutionnel , favours the public with a matutinal broadside daily on this subject ; and in a rather less degree the same is the case with all the other journals , The wretchedly mercenary apd servile character of the Press is now seen in its utmost degradation . Apropos of the Press the seventeenth volume of M . Thieks * «? History of the Consulate and tho Empire " has just come out , and brings " this strange eventful history" down to the abdication of Fontainebleau . Its appearance has been expected with much impatience , and was delayed a couple of days in consequence

      of a rather curious circumstance . The publisher received a note from M . Jerome Napoieon JBtjonapabte , ' fa French citizen , residing at Baltimore , in the "United States , " containing an account o . f the marriage of M . Jebome Buonafabte , then a naval officer in the , French service , with Miss Patebson ; the marriage was duly celebrated by the Bishop of Baltimore , according to the Roman Catholic -ritual . This was in-1803 , and in 1805 Napoleon I . requested tho Pope to annul the marriage ^ but the Holy Father declared that such a proceeding would be a flagrant and sacrilegious abuse of his powers , to which ho would in no way lend himself . When "the present Emperor camo tp the supreme power , the rights

      of M . Jerome Patebson as one side would have it , or M . Jebome Buonapabtb as he styles himself , wore brought before an Imperial family council , Prince Buonapabtb and the Princess Matkilde being the plaintiffs , and M . Bkrryeb representing the , . claimant It was then decided thnt the descendants of this mnrriag-e have no right to the privileges set forth in the 2 Qlst and 202 nd of the Code Napoleon . Well , of course M . Thiebs' publisher dare not send forth all this without submitting- it to the Emperor , who took two days about it , He also added a short note to the effect that ho does not oven consider tho children of Mdlle . Patebbon as members of his family civile , Aa Dr . Watts remarks )— - * " How ewoot a thing it ia to boo , A Httle family agree . " fTrr-nTxr TWntvO-i 9 . A .

      310 The Leader And Saturday Analyst, [Ma...

      310 The Leader and Saturday Analyst , [ March 31 , 1860 .

      Annexation Of Tusoa Ntrnij[Ujb.Spay, The...

      ANNEXATION OF TUSOA NTrniJ [ UJB . SPAY , the 32 nd , was a glorious day for Turin— -ft day pf . 1 national rejoicing 1 . On that da , y Tuscany formally entered the family of Itnlinn pooploe united under tho Bcoptro of King Victor

      Emmanttel , and the happy event was worthily celebrated in our subalpine capital ten days before . The . Tuscan people had hastened in crowds , at the sound of the bell of the Palazzo Vecchio , to vote for that event , the consummation of whicli we have now so joyfully celebrated . That same bell used formerly to summon the citizens to consult together upon public business , or convoke the people to delibei-ate upon the piazza when State changes were to be made , or the Balia constituted . But three hundred years had elapsed since the people had been thus invited to deliberate ; and the bell had never been heard in Florence during the interval , except to announce the birth and marriage of its princes and the occurrence Of solemn festivals . But traditions are indelible in a country where every name , every street , and every public monument : keeps alive the memory of former greatness ; and sepulchral tombs read lessons of patriotism , civic wisdom , and intellectual greatness . The voting of the Tuscans was in every respect that of a free and the fate

      unfettered people , who voluntarily disposed of itself and pf its country . The Government ; , after having performed its office in issuing the invitation tp universal suffrage , and stating the formalities necessary to be observed , delibera t ely stood aloof , exercised no pressure , arranged no intrigues , and uttered no threats , openly or tacitly . On the contrai-y , in order that the votes should be really and truly spontaneous as far as possible , it employed friendly counsel and prefectural ordinances to dissuade the few who , urged by excessive zeal , desired to go in a body to the committees with their schede or balloting-papers affixed to their hats , to abandon their-intention . And the voting was , in truth , carried on in the most exemplary manner . Rarely has a population exercised a public right with the same amount of calm dignity , and apparent recognition of the importance of the eause in which it was engaged , as in this case . Upon every face in the crowded streets might be seen the marks of joy and triumph and self-gratulation at the attainment of a . nobler , safer , and higher position in the political

      scale . ' . -. ¦ . ¦¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . ' ¦ . - ¦ . - ' . ¦ ¦ ¦¦ ¦ ' ¦ •/¦ . - . ¦ ' . ¦ The Tuscans having done th e ir duty , it was for us to do . ours . The reception given to the illustrious JBaroix J ^ icasoli on Thursday Could not have been more enthusiastic . Tlie principal shops yvfere closed , and the whole population united to f 6 te the President of the Tuscan Government . All along his route , from Genoa to Turin , at the '' principal stations he was met with the liveliest attestations of affection and reverence . Upon . his arrival herei at one o ' clock , the enthusiasm attained a height which is quite indescribable . He

      was received at the station by the mayor , ( Sindaco ) , and accompanied by him in an open carriage to the Hotel Trombetta , in the Piazza Castello . During the drive lie was saluted with the most cordial acclamations , and flowers were thrown to him from windows and balconies . Upon reaching the hotel he appeared upon the balcony and addressed the people , thanking them personally for the affectionate reception awarded to him , rendering grateful homage to his Majesty Victor Emmanuel and to Piedmont , and expressing the liveliest hopes for ., the success 6 i' the Union and mutual happiness of Tuscany and Piedmont in their new relationship . nator the

      At four o ' clock the Marquis De Bbe : me , se , pf kingdom , and grand master of the ceremonies , repaired in one of the court carriages to the Trombetta ,: and conducted Baron Ricasou to court , where he had the honour of being presented to the king-, who was surrounded by the ministers of state , the Prince of Cabignano , and all the chief personages of the kingdom . This , was felt by the multitude assembled in the Piazza Reule to be a solemn moment , and for full five minutes the most profound silence prevailed . At the expiration of that time tUe * bann . er announcing the acceptance was displayed from a window of the . Royal Palace . This was the d of hands

      signal for a burst of applause , of shouting , anclapping , the like of which had rarely been heard ; while the booming of artillery from the Monte do' Capucini rendered the scene truly , majestic . The feeling- of all was that of gratitude towards their august sovereign who ,-in compliance with the repeated cries of tho population , twice presented himself on the balcony of the palace , and was met with the most overwhelming shouts of Viva il Bo 1 Bnron JRicasoli was reconducted to his hotel in the same manner as he was sent for , and the crowd accompanied him , and saluted him . again and again beneath his windows . Tho desire for this union , so long nourished , so deeply felt ,

      subjected to so many oppositions and hinderances * is at length iiappuy satisfied . From the Alps to the Avno one single family is now united under the glorious white cross of Savoy , embellished with the national colours . The union of Tuscany and the Emilia with Pied , mont is now an accomplished fact ; may it ; be consolidated , by the gpod sense , the mutual aid , forbearance , and affection ol the different States , henceforth one , and united under one sovereign . History will assuredly preserve tho memory of this event as oixe ot the most fortunate for Italy , and of tho most important , not only ot tho reign of Vjotob . Emmajnhjel 11 ., but of the dynasty to which he belongs . Thub it should b . e clouded by the Biraulfcaneous loss ot a portion of his paternal possessions would be but one of those accidental checks to unmitigated pleasure to which we are always subjeoted in this world > but the murmurs which arise m somo quarters againat the good faith of tl * khitf whose perfect honour and straightforwardness have never More been doubted , make the cession of Savoy a matter of grief to many who care little tov it m a

      political souse * For some days past there lias been some talk about tho excommunication which , it is declared , is hanging over tho head of Hie J ""^' Theflwfe does not , however , excite any great amount ?* uudiiuon , but ia felt by most persons to . be Utterly indifferent . According to some , the spiritual edict in queeUon will not be a regular oxcom-

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    • Leader (1850-1860), March 31, 1860, page 18, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_31031860/page/18/