The Sun.
London, England, 1852-10-20 00:00:00

wally ascertained that its subversion can never at all
events be covered by speciously devised pretexts.
The heir of the Emperor is too watchfal and observ-
ant not to have derived a lesson from the disputed title
of his last royal predecessor, on the ground that the
nation had not been formally consulted. However
loud and showy, and even general, may be the signs
of popular acclamation, yet might they be disputed by
a future generation as artificial, exaggerated, me-
chanically contrived, or yet again, the effervescence
of momentary delusion, in case pretexts should be
wanting for some fresh turn of revolution. On clear
record, and not on misty tradition, will the new Em-
peror rest his title. Hence it is, or at least so doth
it seem to be, that be has hitherto rejected the most
specious and tempting occasions to declare his trans-
figuration from simple President to sacred Em-
peror, although to a people so imaginative, and so
under the emotion, a
influence
of
fond ofac t
withof ipn ps
ti r
ga tiloopn;
association
and popular enthusiasm, could not have tailed
to win their most rapturous concurrence. At
Lyons, for instance, beneath the statue of the Em-
peror—at Toulon, where the young Lieutenant of
artillery pointed his first gun in battle—at Mar-
seilles on the first burst of indignation
at the
covery of an infernal machine—or at Bordeaux, the
royal city, par excellence, the Empire might have
been announced with sufficient grace. Why expec-
tation and impatience should have been so long
baffled, could only, at length, be explained by re-
ference to the primacy of the metropolis ; and so the
city put forth all its most intelligible hints, and
they not confined even to the most splendidly
wrought hieroglyphics. At the railway, the throne,
with its living ornaments and supporters ; at the
city entrance, the plain offer of the city magistracy ;
at each step, an imperial crown suspended over hie
head ; and on each of a series of triumphal arches,
baldequins, or draperies, a hail to Napoleon 111.
Amidst all this display of external decoration
and popular fire, we know of nothing so striking
and remarkable as the movement of that one
impassable figure, riding on alone, exhibiting no
signs of emotion, but taking tranquilly, as his due,
the marks of popular respect, which, it is acknow-
ledged, he returned with admirable grace and dis-
tinction of manner. Such line of conduct, so
much in contrast with the ordinary habits of the
French people, only serves to pique by its singu-
larity. Here is a ruler who will have nothing more
to do with wayward impulses or passionate oscilla-
tions from system to system and form to form.
Whether as regards his own personal position, or the
political interests of the people, he will proceed to-
wards clearly-discerned objects by systematic plan,
obeying reason and despising temper. As it is, his
own personal character, which is his own nation's,
and indeed the world's, guarantees for the per-
formance of undertakings in whose success peace
becomes the essential element of hope and promise,
it is most satisfactory that, judged by all testa imme-
diately within reacb, it is as firm and reliable as hie
mind is elevated and clear-sighted. The speeches of
Louis Napoleon are by this time acknowledged, even
by his opponents, to possess singular aptitude to cir-
cumstances. The same may be sa.kd of his de-
meanour and bearing, so calm and collected. Sure
we are that Louis Napoleon will understand the
true interests of his country to be in accordance with
the pacifically enterprising spirit and active ;•emPer of
the times in which we live, and that he will ,act only
in accordance with his own sense of sound policy.

THE LIBERATION OF ABD-EL-KADEN.•

The following is from the Moniteur:—

"The Prince; has marked the end of his tour by II
great act of justice and national generosity—he has re-
stored Abd-el-Kader to liberty. This act has long hem
decided in his mind; be wished to carry it into effect as
soon as circumstances should permit him to follow, with•
out any danger to the oountry, the suggestions of his
heart. At present, France has too legitimate a confi-
dence in his strength and his rights 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-elliader, informed him of the
end of his captivity in the following terms:—
" Abd-el-Bader,—l come to inform you of your
liberation. 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 real affliction,
for it incessantly reminded me that the Government
which preceded me had not observed the engage-
ments entered into towards an unfortunate enemy ;
and nothing in my eyes 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 best counsellor, and I am con-
vinced that your residence in Turkey will not prove in-
jurious to the tranquillity of our possessions in Africa.
Your religion, like ours, enjoins submission to the de-
crees of Providence. ut if France is mistress of
Algeria, the reason is that God willed it to be so, and
the French nation will never give up that conquest. You
have been the enemy of France, but I am not the less
willing to render justice to your courage, to your cha-
rcter, and to your resignation in misfortune. That is
the reason why I consider it a point of honour to pot
an end to your captivity, having full confidence in your
we rd.' _ _

" These noble words deeply moved the ex• Emir. After
having expressed to his Highness his respectful and eter-
nal gratitude, he swore on the Koran that ho would never
attempt to disturb our rule in Africa, and that he would
submit, without any ulterior design, to the will of France.
Abd-el-Kader, added that it 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 oat 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 in-
telligent Arabs, the conquest of Africa is a fait accompli,
they see in the constant superiority of our arms a marked
manifestation of the will of God. A loyal and generous
policy is the only one that befits a great nation, and
France will be thankful to the Prince for havinK fol-
lowed it. Abd•el•Kader will remain at the Chateau
d'Amboise until all the necessary measures have been
taken connected with his removal, and his residenoe at
Broussa."

HEALTH of LONDON during the TVEEK.

(From the Registrar General's Report.)
The deaths in London, which in the previous weak
were 984, rose in the week ending last Saturday to
1,093. In the corresponding weeks of the ten yearn
1842-1851 the average number was 926, which for
comparison with last week's return may be raised in
proportion to increase of population when it becomes
1,019. The present mortality, therefore, exceeds the
corrected average by 74.
Last week the deaths of 536 children, 355 men and
women, between 15 and 60 years of age, and 188 persons
at 60 years and upwards, were registered. The increase
seems to rise amongst they ounger part of the popula-
tion. Fatal cases of epidemics rose in the last two
weeks from 216 to 254 ; those resulting from bronchitis,
pneumonia, and other pulmonary complaints, rose from
144 to 195 ; while phthisis, which is not included in
the latter class, destroyed 111 and 131 persons.
In the epidemic class the deaths of 7 ohildrsn and 4 -
adults are referred to small-pox ; only 4 children died
or measles, 22 of hooping-cough, 14 of croup, while 69
children, with 4 adults, were carried off by scarlatina.
Fifty-one persons died of diarrhosi and dysentery, 8
of influenza, and 2 of purpara. No death occurred from
cholera in the week. Typhus, common fever, so., we!•
fatal in 54 cases ; remittent fever in 1 rkeumatio War
in 2, erysipelas in 5.
Scarlatina continues to produce nearly the same
amount of mortality es in recent weeks. It apppear!_to
have been rife in some parts of Marylebone. Besides
numerous cases already is
recorded, 3 cases were
regis-
tered in the sub-district of St. John last week, and 6
that of Christchurch.
1607 children, were registered in Lond
Last week the births of 782 boys and 825Tgerlas, vein
wee
the "ge
years
number in seven corresponding Viekg. of i
1145.51 was 1332.
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30 in. ; the mean of the week was 30.108 in. The mean
temperature of the week. was 48'2 deg,, which is 2 deg.
below the average of the
temperature was below the average more of
same week ten years. Tke
mean
day of the week, The wind blew gene-
rallyless° fndroaemilvyetrhe north-east.

Tos NEW AirritorouTAß
CATTLUYesterday a deputation' consisting of Mr.
17‘i
r.Reeves, Mr.
Mr. Elliott, Mr. Newman, Mr. Burrowes, Mr. Bruce, Mr,
Eagle, and others, waited by
Committee at
Guildhall, appointment
for up
Improvement
affording information
cattle market to CopenhagencethethpeurpMarosksetegf
upon the subject of removing the
occupied the chair ;andthe
e fields. H. L. Taylor, Es_g...
deputation having been formal'
introduced, Mr. Reeves state
locality, and had already built that.l6hhnenepeossessetdi landus int the
site of the proposed market, at a cost of 848,0c000n1 , contiguous to
could
b for the land at the present time the' sum of 3001.
which,without tat 20 years' purchase, would realize him 6,000 L,
building it all. Several other gentlemen madeo
statements, after which the chairmanpromised to report t
\
the committee the result of the interview, which was that
the new cattle market, if taken tD Copenhagen fields, would
not deteriorate from the value of the property in that locality
and the deputation withdrew.
MELANCHOLY WRECK. --Yesterday informatiod
was received of the loss of the barque Hector, ,masted
of London, on a voyage from Batavia to BreMell. From the
accounts received, it appears that the Hector went on shore
on July 27 about 20 miles to the southward of Port Natal,
between the Umzumbi and Umtwalumni rivers. The follow+
ing persons perished :_Mr. John Baillie
lou
of D'Urban ; Lamb,.
the cook ; Jones, and Ray, a man of cor, seamen ate
English boy named Pearson, and a coloured boy, whose
name is not given. The vessel became a total wreck ; the
ship's papers, however, were saved. It is understood that
the ship and cargo were insured.
SUDDEN DEATH.—Yesterday afternoon informs+
tion was forwarded to Thomas Wakley, Esq., of the suddsk
death of Mrs. Ann Terry, aged GO years, who resided at 15,
Great White Lion-street, St. Giles. The deceased is stated
to have been subject to inflammation of the chest, and 014
Sunday last lay on the bed to rest, when she suddenly s
pired. Mr. Bennett, surgeon, was immediately sent for, enui
proraptly attended, who endeavoured to restore animatier,
but the vital spark bad fled. No day is yet named for 140
inquest.