The Sun.
London, England, 1839-12-25 00:00:00

SPEECH Or LOUIS PHILIPPE.

OPENING OF THE FRENCH CHAMBERS.
By the French mail of Monday we have received the
'Speech of the King of the French on opening the
Chambers. Everything went off quietly. The follow-
ing is the KING'S SPEECH :
PEERS AND DEPUTIES OF FRANCE—
Since the termination of your last Session, the interior
peace to which your loyal assistance has so greatly con-
ributed, has not been disturbed. I have been apprised
be a witness who is very dear to me of fresh marks of
affection and confidence of the French.
The eldest of my sons, in visiting this year a great
part of my kingdom, has observed wherever he has
been a great supply of work, the progress of industry:
respect for the institutions, and obedience to the laws •
My heart has been deeply touched on seeing in the nu
tional attachment which has surrounded my son, a fresh
cause for himself and his brothers to devote themselves
unceasingly, at all times and places, for the service of
their country, and for the honour of France. My rela-
tions with Foreign Powers have preserved the pacific
character which the common interests of Europe de-
mand.

Our flag, in concert with that of Great Britain, is
faithful to the spirit of this union, so advantageous to
the interests of the two countries, has watched over the
independence and the immediate security of the Ottoman
Empire. Our interests ore always to secure the preser-
vation and integrity of this empire, whose existence is so
essential to the preservation of the general peace.
Our efforts have at last succeeded in stopping those
hostilities in the East which we had wished to have pre-
vented ; and whatever may be the complications which
may result from the diversity of interest, I hope that
the agreement of the Great Powers will soon end in an
equitable and pacific conclusion.
A great change has been effected in the situation of
Spain, and if I have to regret not being able to an.
nounce to you that the civil war which has so long
desolated this kingdom is entirely at an end, still thie
war has lost its character of gravity which would givs
rise to alarming apprehensions for the stability of the
pongtitetion4l thrcine of Isabelle the Second. The
greatest part of the northern provinces is pacified, and
we arc allowed to hope that those of the east will not
be long behind hand,

This important result is owing the wise conduct of the
noVOrnment of the Queen Itt wont, and to the persever
ing valour of the Spanish army, supported by the assist'
once which my Ciovernment has given them, and that of
her Britannic; Majesty, by the faithful execution of tl e
treaties of 1834,

In America, the Mexican government has fulfilled its
engagement of the treaty which I have terminated with
that republic. The blockade of the ports of the Argen-
tine republic still retains one of our squadrons. Fresh
forces have been directed to this distant point, in order
to hasten the satisfaction which is due to us.

In Africa, new hostilities call for a decided suppres-
ghm. Our brave soldiers and our agriculturists, to
whom my son by his presence had proved my solicitude
towards them, have been treacherously attacked. The
progress of our establishments in the province of Al-
giers and of Constantine has been the cause of this uo-
' called-for attack ; which aggression must be resented, in
ordpr that its re-occurrence may be impossible, and that
nothing may inteFrupt the pontlntiatlop of that prosperity
()kilned for it by France, which the French nation
will never surrender.

A fresh supply of troops have already arrived in
Afrie4; nod. every possible means have been employed
to shorten the duration of the war, by carrying it on.
with vigour ; that hereafter the inhabitants of Algeria,
4n4 those tribes who shall remain faithful tq France,
!Toy everywhere find sure proteptinn. The expenses
ordered for that purpose will be placed before the
Chambers, to be subject to their controul. I have the
hope that their assent will be obtained, which has never
been refused when the honour of our arms and our
permanent interests have been called in question.

aThe state of our finances allows of such increased
expenses The question of the sum trade, which the
Chambers bad left undecided last session, has, during
their absence, been momentarily decided. A project of
law will be placed before you on this subject, which
will have for its object the protection of public and
private interests, _

Measures for the amelioration of the situation of
subalterns and officers will be brought before you.
Your atteution will be required to the organization
of a State Council, literary property, and public in-
struction.

Other proposals having for their objects the arrange-
ment of a system for civil pensions, the execution of the
principal railroad lines, the increased improvement of
our naval powers, the prison discipline, and the intro-
duction of the penitentiary system, will be presented
to you.

In your different labours, your enlightened patriotism
will always search out what can most contribute to the
increase of public prosperity, and the strengthening of
Conservative principles in our institutions. Those
principles it is my duty to preserve within proper
bounds ; the happiness of having performed my task
will be the reward of my self devotion. Ten
years. haws :.heady elapsed 4incp the great sot
took place that established me on the throne, during
which time you have surrounded me with that assistance
which I again claim
.from you. It is with you and in the
niikk; of you that live to felicitate France on her happy
improvements in civilization legal liberty, which
insatiable and turbulent spirits had endeavoured to in-
terrupt. Thanks to God and your loyal assistance,
their efforts r mauled useless, end these last ram.:
Hants o: piist disimlers will'diaapker before public reason
and the national will.

'his day is publish-d, price One Slitilinw, hand3omelylprinte
in medium Bvo., the First Number of
P 0 OR. J A C K.
By CAPTAIN MARIWAT,
'Author of " Peter Simple," hoc.
liWith Illustrations by Clarkson Stanfield, H.A.
" You hav'nt got never a copper for Foor Jack, your honour?''
tLondon : Longman, Orme, and Co.

THEATRE ROYAL COVENT GARDEN."'"'""'""'
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MADAME! !
YESTRIS.
TO-MORROW, DECEMBER 26,',
Will be performed
THE BEGGAR'S OPERA. 7 "1
Captain Maeheath, Mr. W. Harrison ; Peachum, Mr. W.
Farren ; Lockit, llr. Bartley ; Filch, Mr. Harley ; Mrs.
Peachum, Mrs C. Jones ; Polly Peachum, Miss Rainforth ;
Lucy Loekit, Madame Vostris.
After which will be produced a New Grand Comic Christmas
Pantomime, which has been long in preparation, entiiled
HARLEQUIN AND THE MERRIE DEVIL OF ED-
MONTON; OR, THE GREAT BED OF WARE.
With en.irely New Scenery. Machinery, Dresses,: and De-
asy:corations. Eqa.
#'!Harlequin, Mr. C. J. Smith ; Clown, Mr. T. Ridgway ;
Pantaloon, Mr. Morelli ; Merrie Devil, Mr. Gibson ; and Cc,-
umbine, Miss Fairbrother.

Dress Boxes, 7s; Second Priee, 3s. 6d. ; First and Seem d
Circles, ss. ; Second Price, 2s. 6d. ; Pit, 3s. ; Second Pricy,
ls. ; Gallery, Is.
Doors to be opened at half-past Six—the performances to
'ommence at Seven o'Cloek.

Tickets and places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Notter,
it the Box-office, from Ten till Four, where Season Tickets
may be had upon application.
Private Boxes to be had solely of Mr. Andrews. bookseller,
167, New Bond-street.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Two entirely New Dramas, and a Grand Christmas Panto
mime, with splendidScenery,and a magnificent Diorama.

TO-MORROW, DEc226,
Will be acted, first time, a New Romantic Drama, called
MICHAEL EARLE, THE MANIAC LOVER.
Characters by Messrs. Saville, H. Hughes, Neville, John-
son, and Smith ; Mrs. Vining, Mrs. Daly, and Miss Martin.
After which, first time, a Cemedietta, from the French, entitled
FAMILY JARS MENDED.
Benhomme, Mr. Smith ; Chapinet, Mr. Saville ; Madams
Bonhomme, Mrs. Daly ; Theresia, Miss Martin.
To conclude with a New Grand Christmas Pantomime, called
THE QUEEN BEE, OR HARLEQUIN AND GOODY
TWO SHOES.
The splendid Scenery by Mr. Brunning—The magnificent
Diorama by Mr. P. Phillips.
Columbine, Miss Sharpe ; Harlequin, Clown, Pantaloon, and
Sprite, by the Bolero Family.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
" A Constant Reader."—We have received a letter from
Glasgow, complaining of our having applied the phrase
" Glasgow bodies" collectively to the members of the
Chamber of Commerce of that city. Our Correspon•
dent is over sensitive. Fle, however, should not have
addressed himself to us, but to Mr. Urquhart, whose
" Exposition" of the affairs of the East, written at the
" desire" of the Chamber, seems more intended for the
astonishment of a hustings mob than for the accurate
information of a body of intelligent British merchants.
We assure our Correspondent that we think as hi,ghl3,
of the integrity, respectability, and intelligence of the
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce as he does himself ;
Mr. Urquhart's " Exposition" to the contrary of the last
of these praiseworthy qualities notwithstanding.

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