The Press.
London, England, 1857-10-31 00:00:00

THE PRESS, OCTOBER 31,1857.

and France during the old revolutionary war, and
which have never yet perfectly subsided." The
writer begins by reminding his readers that Napo-
leon 111. was, in point of fact, brought up in
Germany, and spent there several of his early years,
and on that account deserved a warm reception. He
thinks, however, that the visit of a French Emperor
may:awaken some of the former hostile reminiscences
of patriotic Germans, for he takes care to add :

I hear the cry which an antiquated patriotism utters at
these words. 1 do not forget all that a blind bate and
paltry jealousy, set in action by many different springs,
have dared to say and do for the last seven years against
the government of the Emperor. In fact, it is exactly
that which induces me to take up my pen.
He then goes on to show that a careful and attentive
observation of the policy of Napoleon convinces him
that all those persons are in error who attribute to
him either inordinate ambition, or a wish to profit
either by the strength be has bestowed on France
or the weakness of the neighbouring powers. And
first, with reference to the internal policy of the
Emperor, he points out that in the same way that
Napoleon T. restored order after the revolutionary
orgies of 1793, did Napoleon 111. heal the wounds
inflicted by the disturbances of 1849, and he defends
with some show of reason the restrictions imposed
upon the French press:—

Bet we are now told, and asked to believe, that France
repents of her work. That she is discontented, and that
this discontent is owing in particular to the yoke which
weighs upon the press of France. Itut it must not be
forgotten that the particular position in which France has
found herself has necessarily created a particular position
for her press. In no other country are the rights of the
reigning dynasty called in question; in England less than
any other. It is altogether different in France.

He points out with what constant and untiring zeal
Napoleon has been supported by the peasantry as a
proof that the great mass of the population are
favourable to his rule, and that, in fact, the expecta-
tions the nation entertained have been fully borne
out by the policy the Emperor has followed. In
reference to the external policy of France under her
present ruler, he calls the attention of his readers to
the whole course of Napoleon's career in his rela-
tions with foreign countries, and, basing his state-
ments on the famous Bordeaux declaration that
" L'Empiro c'est la raiz," he claims admix•
sion of the fact that the Emperor has done his
best to carry out that declaration, and in conclusion
sums up rapidly the general position of Eurcpe,
showing that Belgium, Spain, Prussia, and Denmark
acknowledge the good offices of the Emperor.
Altogether the pamphlet is fairly written, and is
noticeable from the fact of its being written by a
German.

(foreign an (Colonial ]ittelligenre.

FRANCE.

The Court continues at Compeigne.
The tone of the French papers upon events in
India is on the whole satisfactory. They acknow
ledge the success at Delhi as legitimate, and do not
generally seek to underrate its effects._ _

- The recent diplomatic changes at Constantinople
at first called forth a storm of indignation upon the
head of Lord Stratford. The Pays charges Turkey
with ingratitude, and the Patrie says it is impossible
that England can tolerate such manoeuvres " with-
out complomiEing, her own dignity and the peace of
Europe." An article in the Constitutionnel of Wednes
day would seem to indicate an intention on the part of
the French Government not to press for the union
of the Principalities in the approaching Congress.
. .

The Government papers deny positively that there
is any foundation for the report that the Government
entertains the question of giving banknotes a forced
currency. Indeed, the Emperor is known to be
strongly opposed to the proposal.
PRUSSIA.

A Cabinet order, issued on Friday last, and based on
the formal opinion of the physicians, who state that
the King must abstain from public business for at
least three months, confers upon the Prince of
Prussia the direction of the supreme affairs of the
Statd for the said period of three months, unless,
contrary to all expectation, the King's health should
be re-established sooner.
The order of the Cabinet invited the Prince to
take upon himself the execution of its provisions.
On the following day the Prince of Prussia ad-
dressed to the Ministers a statement, in which, after
announcing his acceptance of the royal powers con •
ferred upon him, he declares it to be his firm will to
conform faithfully to the constitution and laws of the
country, and to direct the affairs of the Government
" according to the intentions of the King," known to
him, so long as his Majesty shall think fit.
The Prince adds that he expects from the army,
the functionaries, and the subjects of the King, that
they will pay him due obedience. The Ministers
collective]'•, and each of them individually, will re-
main charged with the same responsibilities as be-
fore. The Ministry of State and the several de•