The Express.
London, England, 1849-09-26 00:00:00

FRANCE.

PARIS l'earrnae, 6.30 P. se
The flattering hopes that had been entertained of
an approaching 'elution to the Roman qeestion are
vanishing further in perspective. As will be seen by
a glance at the Roman news in another column, it is
evident that the French at Rome and the Papal au-
thorities are less advanced towards an agreement
than ever. First we were told that General-Rostolan
had obtained that the publication of Louis Napoleon's
letter should take place officially on the 14th. It did
not appear en that day, but after fresh remon-
strances it was expected that the cardinals would
not postpone the publication later than the 16th.1
That day also has passed, and as late as the
17th inst. noih;ng taid heea done. Osnorq Rnatolan
in his perplexi says that he would far prefer
the direction or a siege or the assault of a
beleaguered city, to the diplomatic skirmishes which
he is constantly obliged to keep up with priests, and
he has expressed his determination to leave, and the
20th was to see him depart from Rome. The laetrile.
Lions of Mercier will probably, however, alter his de.
termination. Meanwhile, a solution is daily beco.miegl
more necessary in proportion as the period of the
Assembly's meeting draws near. Whatever that
solution may turn out to be, it is now certain that no
change will be made in the ministry, and that what-
ever may be the differences that exist between the
heterogeneous politicians who compose the cabinet, its ,
members will be kept together as long as porsible.
Government will, it is said, take the initiative in the
discussion of Roman affairs by pretesting at once ors
the chambers meeting the necessary demands of
credit foe the expenses of the expedition.
'The Corsair* says: "It is stated that one of the
first propositions which will be brought before the
consideration of the Assembly on its meeting will be
the law which permits the salary of the representa-
tives to be seized by their creditors. It appears that
the number of claims of that kind 'edged at the
Quieten ankonnht to 160, and that several of the re-
pesesseethes ciaarmal are in real distress.*
The esenedttee as the budget ssrembled yesterday
in its usual place of sitting. " Notwithstanding,
says the Gazette de France," the positive orders given
that nothing should transpire relative to its delibera-
tions, it is positively stated that the committee is
ermpletely at variance, and that the re-establiskment
of the duty on potable liquors and the stamp-duty
were the subject of very animated discussion."
The National Discount Bank of Paris has decided
on reducing the interest on deposits to 3 per cent. per
annum from the let of Ootobrr next.
The municipality of Paris has given orders that
the Boulevart Mesas shall be terminated this winter.
It will be one of the finest in the capital, being halt a
league in length. As a piece of strategic work. this
boulevart will command, the whole faubourg, where
henceforward insurrection will be impossible.
M. Manuel de Sarrates, minister plenipotentiary ofi
the Argentine confederation, expired at Limoges on
the 21st. His health had been for some time delicate,
and he was returning from the Pyrenees, when he was
obliged to atop from weakness at Limoges. lie has
represented the confederation sinea 1613, at Rio Ja-
neiro, London, and Paris.
Prince George of Prussia, who is travelling incoy.
under the title of Count Frederick de Perponeher, and
accompanied by two aides-de-camp, has been for some
days at Pan.
M. de Falk= was well enough to be taken to the
country to-day.