The Express.
London, England, 1851-10-24 00:00:00

ment with respect to the ministerial crisis :
Several journals, and particularly the Patrie, have an-
nounced that the negotiations opened with a view to form
a cabinet with political men pointed out destined to (teem
an important position in it, bad been abandoned, resumed,
and afterwards broken off. Other journals have announced
that the ministry was composed, and have even published
the list of members who would form part of it. We are
enabled to state that these reports arc without any foun-
dation. There lets been up to this time neither negotiation
broken off, nor ministerial combination definitively decided
on. What is true is, that things are proceeding towards a
speedy conclusion, and that the co-operation of moderate
and hem men will not be wanting to the President of the
Republic, who, in demanding the repeal of the law of May
31, persists, we repeat it, in his policy of conservatism and
energetic resistance to disorder, us the decree which he has
just signed fully attests.
For the second time the Conslitulionnel affirms the
President's intention to combine a conservative policy
with the proposal to abrogate the law of May. The
practical proof which it cites of this intention is the
subjection of thej Cher and Nikre to state of siege
having been approved by all the members save two
of the Committee of Permanence, it appears at least
certain that for the compressive halt' (Allis policy the
President will find as ready a support as usual from
the parliamentary majority.
If there were any truth in tho assertions of the
Pairir, that tho declaration of Louis Napoleon, on
the 14th (kr.,was dictated in great as by jea-
lousy of the 'rince de Joinville, the remedy against
the progress of the candidature of the Orleanist
prince seems to have been rat her unfortunately chosen.
For during the last week we have heard more about
this subject than ever. The wide reach of Louis
Napoleon, in holding a strong curb on society with
one hand, while he offers universal suffrage with the
other, has played the game of the Orleanists both
ways. For while the bulk of their adherents desire
a rational amount of liberty, they seem greatly op-
opposed to the relaxation of electoral restrictions, for
the excellent reason that the proportion of Orkanist
electors disfranchised by the law of May 31 is incon-
siderable. Two leading Orleanist organs, the /Whitt*
and the Ind,,pentlaner nave, give to-duv some cxpla-
dations on the attitude of the Prince 'tie Joinville,
which have attracted much attention. But while
the //dependance talks of a manifesto, the /Kinds
disclaims all resort to such means of agitation. If
the words attributed to the Prince by the Inelrpro-
dance are exact, they imply certainly no ineon-
siderable self-confidence. The version of the Belgian
paper is as follows:
At the moment of leaving London, one of the most cede-
bested manufacturers of Paris went to Clermont, to take
Nears of the royal family. In the conversation, which was
very long, it was said that those who might put themselves
forward fur the Prince de Jainville would not be disavowed,
but that he would respect the will of France, and strictly
observe the law. The following are the words actually used
by the prince, and they have au immense political impor-
lance :—" I wish it to be well understood that in accepting
the presiJency I ant nut influenced by any sentiment of per.
sonal ambition. I will serve my country with that ardour
of the French heart which I am known to possess, and I um
happy to learn that good Frenchmen count on me. There is
unanimity amongst us to accept what honourable men may
propose to UP." 'this declaration will be made officially in
a short time. It will certainly cause an immense sensation
in France.
The Journal des Lands characterises as absurd

the rumours which have prevailed during the last
two days respecting the proximate publication of a
maniliesto by the Prince de Joinville, announcing
his candidature for the presidt:tuy ; amid respecting
the proclamation by his partisans of his intention
to conic forward for the representation of the Seine.
The /kbats then adds that the Prince has declared
that he placed himself at the disposal of France,
and that this plain declaration suffices for him as
it ought to suffice for France. That is his only ma-
nifesto • and to day, less than ever, does
Ue fix•l it necessary to add or to change
anything with respect to this declaration. ,1t
the present moment there is something of more im-
portance than manifestos and electoral circulars—
namely, the reconstitution of the parliamentary
mnajonty by the sincere and disinterested combina-
tion of all the parties and shades which compose it.
The Prince de Joinville, like alt his brothers, places
this great interest before that of an eventual candi-
dature, of whatever importance. The public may be
sure that he will not complicate a situation already
so critical, and that he will never compromise the
repose of the country by his personal pretensions.
The Prince de Joinvi le may have the ambition of
serving France by identifying himself with her
wishes, her sentiments, her interests, her future;
but he will never disturb her. Such is the ausuer
of the bawls, in the name of the Prince de Joinville,
to the rumours circulated about his intentions.
It may be observed that there is in this answer no
disavowal of the candidature of the Prince de Join-
ville for the Presidency, which, it is affirmed on the
best authority, will be very distinctly put. The
Orleanist prince is said to have given this assurance
to a great French manufacturer who had an inter-
view with him before quitting England. The words
attributed to the prince imply his distinct accept-
ance of the Presidency, in case it should be offered.
Concerning the ministerial crisis the Patrie says :
The termination of the ministerial crisis has rather retro-
graded than advanced during the day. M. Auguste Giraud,
summoned by the President of the Republic, and mentioned
by some journals as Minister of the Interior, has again left
l'aris for Angers. M. Ilippotyte Fortoul, who had been
also sent for by the President, and spoken of as Minister of
Public Instruction, has arrived in Paris; but the combina•
lion in which it had been proposed fur M. 11. Fuutoul to
enter having failed, his return is of no material importance.
A third combination is now talked of, which will consist in
forming a nrovisional ministry entirely composed of per-
sons nut hiving seats in the Assembly, as was adopted pre-
vious to the formation of tee present cabinet. This ministry
would present the message, propose the abrogutiou of the
law of ?day 31, and thus give the President of the Republic
time to study the feelings of the majority. We publish this
last account under every reserve, and without in any way
guaranteeing its exactitude. If this idea be realised,
General de Bourjolly, who had accepted the portfolio for
Foreign Affairs in the combination which hu just failed,
will doubtless still receive that portfolio. It is stated that
under any circumstances, General de Saint Arnaud will
succeed General Handon as Minister of War.
M. Augustin Giraud was the leading personage in
the combination that has just failed. Ile definitely
declined the offer of forming a ministry yesterday at
three o'clock. The President is now bent on com-
posing an entire extra parliamentary cabinet with
the sole mission of presenting the proposition for the
ahrol,sation of the law of May 31., and taking part iu
the debate.
The two great parliamentary clubs meet to-night
to deliberate on the abrogation of the law of May.
A report was in circulation at the Bourse, that M.
Dupin had arrived in Paris to solicit that the depart-
ments of the Cher and the Niece might be placed in
a state of siege. This rumour is completely unfounded.
The President of the Assembly has not returned to
Paris, and is perfectly a stranger to the measure
which the government has just taken in the interest
of social order.

M. Odilon Barrot is at present at Marseilles.
The Council of State has terminated the discus-
sloe of the bill respecting the responsibility of mi-
nisters and of the President of the Republic, and, on
a second reading, has adopted it by a large majority.
This discussion having taken place during the crisis,
it was impossible to obtain the attendance of any
minister however much desired. The Council of
State his accordingly dispensed with it. All,
manoeuvres in favour of an unconstitutional candi-
date for the presidency of the republic are declared
by this bill a crime against the state, punishable by
very severe penalties.
It will be remembered that the advocates for the
defence in the case of the Lyons plot, which was
tried by court,martial in that city, threw up their