The Sun.
London, England, 1852-10-05 00:00:00

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SUN OFFICE, Seven o' Clock.

FRAIN C

We read as follows in the Paris correspondence of
the Times :
" As to the proper period for the proclamation of the
Empire it is said that a difference of opinion exists even
in the Cabinet; a few are described as being anxious
that it should take place without any further delay,
while others are desirous that the act should not be ac-
complished without the formalities which would give it
the appearance of legality. Amongst the other parti-
sans of the Empire there were, and perhaps still are,
some who would have preferred its being postponed
until such time as the President married ; and
in. their opinion the birth of an heir would be the most
fitting occasion. The proposed union with the Princess
Vasa is now, however, considered as at an end, and, as I
have already mentioned, the failure of the negotiations
is attributed to the interference or influence of the Em-
peror of Russia; and the result has not tended to remove
the unpleasant feeling that previously existed. It is
felt that even should the powers recognise the heredi-
tary Empire in the person of the President, it will not
bo a recognition that is based on affection. The policy
of the Russian Government in particular is made a sub-
ject of complaint by the more zealous partizans of the
Empire, who go so far as to accuse it of ingratitude
towards the man who did so much to save Europe from
'
conflagration; whose services at the moment they were
rendered were so highly prized, but now that the danger
is over they art depreciated;' and they add, that though
the President of the Republic did extinguish a
i conflagra-
tion, yet ;oat foreign Powers were mistaken f they sup-
posed ttat every dangerous spark is put out, and that there
is not still material sufficient for the flame to shoot up
again with as much intensity as before. Such a con-
tingency is referred to, partly by way of counsel—
partly by way of warning.. The
sensitiveness felt on.
the subject of the . Empire is very great indeed.
Same short time since a State paper, originally
dawn by the Chevalier de Goute in 1804, at the mo-
ment of the proclamation of the Empire of that day,
wee published in a Dutch journal. The :paper
referred to was intended not only to combat the
empire, but to show the danger of the choice of the
Chief 0f the State by popular election, which, it was
maintained, would, sooner or later, put an end to legiti-
mate monarchy in Europe. In fact, but for the date of
the document, any one might suppose that it was pro-
duced for the present occasion. It not only predicted
with general accuracy the events which have taken place
since then, but it is applicable in every respect to the
present situation. The republication of this paper,
attributed, rightly or wrongly, to higher and more
distant influence, excited a good deal of displeasure here,
and it was for some time supposed that a communication
would be made on the subject to the Dutch Government.
It was soon perceived, however, that any step of the
.kind must be attended with failure, and that no proceed-
ings could be adopted by reason of the mere republica-
tion of a paper which was to all intents and purposes a
historical document. These very obvious considerations
bed their full force, and the matter was allowed to drop.
It is not believed that any dissensions which exist or
may hereafter arise amongst the Powers on matters of
purely domestic interest, can weaken their unity of sen-
timent with reference to French affairs; but with refer-
ence to Austria nothing is left undone to revive the
favourable feeling that existed previous to the death of
Prince Schwartzenberg. Could the influence possessed
by Russia over Austria be lessened a great point would
be gained, and whatever may be the result, nothing is
spared to conciliate the goodwill of that Power.
On the question of the marriage li tle or nothing is
now said beyond the filet that the President seems to
take the matter very philosophically. The name of a
young lady of very high rank, whose family has long
tesen resident in France, is again spoken of—with what
reason it is difficult to bay—but for the present this is
not the most important, or rather the most urgent affair.
The question is, whether the President's journey to the
south bas been a triumph or a failure. Theta is considered
by the Government in the former sense, we have only
to look at the Moniteur and the Ministerial papers, and,
at, all events, on its issue we are told was to depend the
proclamation of the Empire. In other words—had the
President met with a cold—not to say hostile—recep-
tion from the southern populations, that modest' title
might he found sufficient. Had the contrary taken
place, it was to be changed for a loftier one. It is ad-
mitted in any case that tne Prefects generally have done
what was expected from them.
It was rumoured a day or two ago that petitions were
circulated in the faubourgs of Paris, demanding from
tb e Senate that the President should be named Consul
'fee. life, but they made no mention of the Empire. I
nave heard that a certain number of signatures, though
not to any great extent, had been affixed to them. They
are, however, attributed to certain members of the Bo-
neparto family, whose aspirations might be checked by
the establishment of an Imperial dynasty."