The History of Napoleon III; Emperor of the French (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1868. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXVIII. THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EMPIBE. DEGREES_ Prosperous State of France. -- Desire for the Restoration of the Empire. -- The Communes.-- The Arrondisscmcnts. -- The Municipal Councils. -- Tour to the Southern Departments.-- Brilliant Eeception. -- Addresses. -- Attempt at Assassination. -- Courage of the President. -- Algeria. -- Abd-cl-Kader. -- Reception in Paris. -- Restoration of the Empire. -- Vote t DEGREES of the Senate. -- Ratification by the People. -- Address of the Emperor. -- Great Unanimity. v" . -- The Results. j HE first nine months of the reign of Louis Napoleon under the new constitution were brilliant in results. France could not but be grateful for the change wrought apparently by his sagacity and energy. In looking back upoq the perils from which they had but just emerged, the French people recognized their profound obligations to him who had thwarted the senseless projects of Socialism and Communism; who had rescued their religion from assaults which threatened its overthrow; who had re-established the principle of authority, and had saved private property from the conflagration and chaos of wide-sweeping revolution. A few months had accomplished almost miraculous changes. Wise decrees had infused new life into all the branches of public prosperity. Agriculture, commerce, industry, were revived. Institutions of credit to encourage and assist the spirit of enterprise were established. Nearly two thousand miles of railroad had been chartered and commenced. Very many other public works of vast national importance had been undertaken. The completion of the Palace of the Louvre, the extension of the Rue de Rivoli, and the construction of central markets, were in process of execution. The price for labor had risen; and there was w