The Sun.
London, England, 1830-10-04 00:00:00

turned by the new elections. These elections, although
partial, will suffice to indicate the general state of France.
They are looked forward to as an important event, will
contribute powerfully to determine the character of cur
revolution, and will presage the future. Upon such im-
portant circumstances, you will not be surprised at my ad-
dressing you ruore particularly on the duties of the admi-
nistration, its intentions van only be in conformity to its
duties. These duties are plain. The evil policy of a
power too weak to dispense with artifice, rendered them
complicated by disturbing them. A national Govern-
ment treats in France for the choice of her Deputies. It
does not render the Administration responsible for the
votes deposited in the electoral urn. To secure the complete
liberty of suffrages, ut the some time that legal order
is maintained, is the full extent of its ambition. The
elections, like the Charter, should henceforth be a reality.
You will perceive that scrupulous impartiality is im-
posed upon you. The time is not so distant when the
public power, placing itself between interest and con-
sei,nce, laboured to make the country belie itself, and to
suborn it as a false witness. By perverting its mission,
and overstepping its rights, it thereby compromised even its
legitimate influence. It is only by a reaction of justice,
probity, and moderation, that the Administration can re-
cover that moral authority which is so necessary to it, and
which forms its principal force. It is necessary that the
powers should do honour to themselves, in order to
strengthen themselves. Thus, whatever importance the'
Government may attach to the result of the elections, never
forget that it awaits it with too much confidence to attempt
even indirectly to govern them. It is by your administration
alone that you should exert an influence over public
opinion. Moreover, is not France acquainted with
her situation ? Happy in, and proud of her
revolution, she only aspires to gather the fruits of it. She
only wishes to enjoy in peace what she has won. Liberty
in order, progress in repose, and amelioration without
combat, are what she could not obtain from the Govern-
ment that is no more; and what she hopes from the Go-
vernment she has chosen. Her long perseverance, and her
generosity in victory, seem to her to give her right to all
the benefits of increasing civilization, and a well-regulated
Constitution. But she does not mean that these benefits
shall be put off by weakness, compromised by imprudence,
or destroyed by passions. She has put her whole force at
the command of her wisdom. The elections will prove it,
Sir, lam convinced. Those who three months ago pre-
saged the fall of absolute power, raised France very high in
the opinions of nations. Those which are about to take
place, although less difficult and less laborious, all
further attest, after the triumph, what expe-
rience, prudence, and firmness, are given to the
nation after fifteen years of gradual amelioration and con-
tested liberty. France will act by the Administration—
will keep watch for her. Your task is to maintain free-
dom of opinions, and give effect to law. In fulfilling this
duty you will also hare an honourable share in the result
of the elections. The laws which regulate among us elec-
toral questions have been made plain, and completed by
experience and by discussion. The modifications intro-
duced into this by the temporary law of September 12
cannot create essential difficulties. If however any ques-
tions should still appear to you obscure and uncertain, do
not hesitate to consult me. I will make you acquainted
with precedents and my opinion. You will remember
nevertheless that the decision on these subjects resides in
the text of the laws, and in the jurisprudence of
the Royal Courts. You will therefore remain
responsible for the decisions that you will have
to form. The tribunals would pronounce on them;
and it is not the Interior Department, but
the Court of Cessation, that the laws have con-
stituted the guardian of unity of jurisprudence. You
perceive, Sir, that the Government only requires of you
the observance of the laws ; it only expects from you
what your loyalty and patriotism already offered it. You
may say to every one what is its intention ? it neither
conceals it nor enjoys it. Sprung out of the nation, it
does not dread the nation ; but reckons upon it as the
nation may reckon upon the Government. Imitate it,
Sir ; let the administration be conscientious, in order that
the elections may he so likewise. The Government will
not be less powerful on this account. Under the happy
Constitution that we possess authority may rest for sup-
port upon liberty, and each exalt himself by protecting it.
" Believe me, &c. GUIZOT."

Gnaw; Sarr. 29.—0 n the evening of the 27th, M.
de Beaume, Editor of the Catholique, was arrested and
conducted to the State Prison. His presses were imme-
diately put under seal. Last night about seven o'clock, a
great concourse of persons assembled on the Kanter, and
cries were heard in every direction. It being rumoured
that a hussar had wounded a child with his sabre, a paving
stone was thrown at him, which knocked hint off his
horse, and wounded him ; upon which the Burgher Guards
interfered, and dispersed the mob.
P.S.—Szvxx o'cLocx.—Blood has been shed—peace•
able citizen" have beenelsin, in the Rue des Champs. The
people were determined to !mist the Brabant colours, and
the Burghers, anxious to protect their property, refused
to do military execution. All the authorities have dis-
persed, the Governor has fled with others. It is expected
a general insurrection will take place to-morrow.