The Sun.
London, England, 1863-11-27 00:00:00

A Scene in the French Corps Legis.

A discussion arose a few days ago on the question
of the return for the district of Les deux Sevres'
1. Glais-Bizoin led the Opposition, and loud NW°
the denunciations of the Government interference.
NI. de Morny sat there impassable.
M. Glais-Bizoin—This election is most seriousl
opposed. The majority obtained by M. Lasmonnior
(the Government candidate) was only 170, I aok
here loudly to assert, (Loud cries of
"No one can
hear you.")
M. le President—M. Glas-Bizoin, we cannot briar
Et word you say.
M. Glais-Bizoin—ln order to hear, Preside 44,
you must first listen.
M. le President—True; but, in order to be heard,
you must speak up.
M. Glais-Bizoin--I will. Gentlemen, this prix-
ciple has been maintained, that the Government
has a right to interfere in the elections. This prizi"
ciple I deny. Let us say no more about it.
(Loud cries of " Yes, do not say anything ra°re
about it," great laughter, and " divide, divide.")
M. le President—As M. Glais Bizoin appears dia"
posed to speak frequently, and that we are doomed
to listen to him, I have the honour to inform him'
that the reporters only report what they hoar'
Now, the reporters have sent to inform me that taeY
have not heard one word that M. Glais Bizoin has
said. (Br uyante hilarite.)
Poor M. Glais Bizoin, he was not satisfied, and
returned to the charge next day, but M. de Mornel
was ready for him.
The proces verbal of the yesterday's proeeedirga
was read. •
M. Glais Bizoin—Gentlemen, the report of our
discussions are placed under the control of the Pre •
sident, and impartially should preside at oar deli'
beret ions.

(Cries of " We don't hear you.")
M. le President—Yesterday I inform,%d the lion.
gentleman that we could not hear him, and I in-
vited him to take a place more in the centre of the
chamber. To-day I have to repeat my obk,ervation,
that no one can hear him.
M. Glais-Bizoin—lt is not my fault, if we are novr
compelled to speak from our places.
M. le President—Then do what others do; than .1;8
your place and come nearer me.
M. Glais-Bizoin—descends with solemn steps, and'
places himself exactly in front of the President.
M. Glais-Bizcin—Gentlemen, if impartiality
should preside at our discussions, it is not carried oilV
in our reports. The speeches of the partisans cd
followed Te xiicolsaemoafbt
yitohnossOppositionca,s,tgicr e aeto
comments;
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the Government are reported with frequent mar".
of
cece.such
approbation.slaesconamd‘ contrary,lo ud
noise drownedpawrmitllyinogivo:teoy;
sapbdeumetcihttoyrtelismateetrdthadyeurreitnhilf:
something much more serious than such
tinter-
ruptions. The President; in very courteous 01,,
kind terms, advised me to speak louder, and assure
me the reporters could not hear me. Ido not stop
to consider whether the excellence of the repb%
aLt
really does depend on the ears of the reporters;
what I protest against are the sarcastic remark
inserted by the President ; for instance, after n'3r
observations the other day I read laughter,' t
then ' prolonged laughter.' Now, as I will ll°,
submit to be laughed at, either in the house or ono'
of it, I hope that the President will for the Will
reserve his comments."
M. le President—I will answer the observati°n's
f
of the Hon. M. Glais-Bizoin. The observations -1.
made yesterday were well intended.. He certaitall
did excite hilarity, and when this is inserted in the
i
illoniteur it is a mere question of degree ; and
will call the whole Chamber to bear witness to
. impartiality.