The Sun.
London, England, 1852-10-19 00:00:00

THE FRENCH REPUBLIC

We have received the Paris journals of yesterday.
In the tccount given in yesterday's Sun of the tri-
umphal entry of Prince Lcuis Napoleon, we omitted
to particularie the enthusiasm of his reception at the
railway terminus.
When Louis Napoleon alighted from the railway-
carriage, he was conducted by some of the railway
directors into the saloon prepared for him. The mo-
ment he appeared, loud shouts of "Vivo l'Empereur !"
" V ive Napoleon !" burst forth. All the dignitaries
of the State, magistrate.!, generals, and high func-
tionaries, displayed the greatest enthusiasm. The
Prince embraced his uncle Jerome and Count de
Moray, and shook hands with several other gentle-
men. He then conversed for some minutes with
those around him, and in particular with the Arch-
bishop of Paris. A grand dejeuner had been pre-
pared fur him, but he did not partake of it, nor did he
ascend the throne, though asked by some of the func •
tionariei to do so. He remained about a quarter of
an hour in the saloon, and then, proceeding to the
outward yard, mounted the horse held ready for him.
The Prince, it was remarked, never looked better,
his long tour, of nearly 1,200 miles, having produced
no other effect on his features than to have slightly
bronzA them, but without imparting to them the
slightest appearance of fatigue. He was dressed in
the uniform of a general officer, with large boots ti
ecuyer, and white doeskins. The home which he
rode was the same noble animal, a dark chesnut,
which had attracted universal admiration at the
Pete des Aigles. . _ _ _

The Aloniteur gives the reply of the Prince Presi-
dent to the Municipal Council of Paris, as follows :
" I am the more happy at the sentiments you express
in the name of the City of Paris, as the acclamations
which hero receive me are the continuation of those
which have been the object during my journey. It
France will the Empire, it is because she thinks this
form of government best guarantees her grandeur and
her future. As to myself, under whatever title it may
be given me to serve her, I will consecrate to her all
that I possess of force, all that I possess of devotedness."
The Patrie having stated that the triumphal arch
on the Place de la Concorde, for the reception of the
Prince President, was erected by the State, the
iloniteur corrects the error, and states that all the
preparations were spontaneous.
The Constitutionnel announces the death of General
Bonnet, commandant of the Polytechnic School,
which took place while he was on a tour of in-
spection.
Sunday was the fifty-ninth anniversary of the exe-
cution of Marie Antoinette, widow of Louis XVI.
Prayers were offered up on the occasion in several of
the churches by the Legitimist party.
We find in the illoniteur the following particulars
of the release of Abd-el• Kader :—" The Prince has
marked the end of his tour by a great act of justice
and national generosity : he has restored Abd-el-Kader
to liberty. This act has long been decided in his
mind ; he wished to carry it into effect as soon as
circumstances should permit him to follow, without
any danger to the country, the suggestion of his
heart. At present, France has in his strength and his
rights too legitimate a confidence not to show herself
great towards a vanquished enemy. In returning to
Paris, the Prince stopped at the Chateau d'Amboise,
and having seen Abd-el-Kader, informed him of the
end of his captivity in the following terms :
" Abd•el-Kader—l come to inform you of your libe-
ration. You are to be taken to Broussa, in the States
of the Sultan, as soon as the necessary preparations shall
have been made, and you will receive there from the
French Government an allowance worthy of your former
rank. You are aware that for a length of time your
captivity has caused me a real affliction, tor it incessantly
reminded me that the Government which preceded me
had not observed the engagements entered into towards
an unfortunate enemy ; and nothing in my oyes is more
humiliating
for the Government of a great nation than
to misunderstand its force to such a point as to fail in its
Promise- Generosity is always the beat counsellor, and
I ••• am convinced that your residence in Turkey will not
Prove injurious to the tranquillity of our possessions in
A.,frica. Your religion, like ours, enjoins submission to
the decrees of Providence. Bat if France is mistress of
the French
the reason is that God willed it to be so, and
"eoch nation will never give up that conquest. You
00 been the enemy of France, but I not the tees render
Justice to your courage, to your character, and to yuur
resignation in misfortune. That is the reason why I
consider it a point of honour to put an end to your cap-
tivity, having full confidence in your word.'
These noble words deeply moved the ex-Emir. After
having expressed to his Highness his respectful and
eternal gratitude, he swore on the Koran that he
would never attempt to trouble our rule in Africa,
and that he would submit without any concealed de-
sign to the will of France. Abdel-Kader added that
Il Would be quite to mistake the spirit and the letter
of the law of the Prophet to imagine that it allowed
any violation of engagements towards Christians, and
he Pointed out to the Prince a verse in the Koran,
which formally condemns, without any exception or
reservation whoever violates sworn faith, even with
unbelievers. In the opinion of all intelligent Arabs,
the„ conquest of Africa is a fait accompli ; they see iu
e constant superiority of our arms a marked mani-
, eua.tatio nof the will of Gud. A loyal and generous
policy is the only one that suits a great nation, and
France will be thankful to the Prince for having fol-
lowed •
it. Abd-el-Kader will remain at the Chtleau
tadiAkenlbaise until all the necessary measures have been
"onected with his removal, and his residence
at roussa.”
The
appears
Sunday' e
h Prince President left the Elysee, where, it
slept on Saturday night, at 12 o'clock on
fur St. Cloud. He was received at Boulogne
'Paysstahe-
may" and authorities, and was greeted on his
Passage by the acclamations of the population. A
artrliumtral arch was erected in his honour at St. Cloud,
mayor, in the name of the inhabitants, pre-
aentedeto him a loyal address. A large concourse of
Persons_who had assembled in the avenue and place
Cdre.eSst. Cloud, greeted the Prince most warmly with
lof Vive l'Empereur !" In the evening St.
Cloud was illuminated.
An advanceaeouriti took place in the price of public
es at the Bourse. The Four-and-a-Half per
Cents. opened at 106 f. 90a., and closed at the same
price for the end of the month ; the Three per Cents.
Ron
d
at 82f. 25c ; Orleans Railway shares, 1500 f.
13 asle, 330 F
ouen, 915 f.. „
aav,E, 425 f.; Great Northern, 790 f. ;
; Paris and Strasburg, 785 f. ; Paris and
wls, 980 f. ' • Lyons and Avignon, 692 f. 50c.;
western of France, 690 f.; Bordeaux and Cette,64sf.