The Sun.
London, England, 1839-02-04 00:00:00

BELGIUM.

(From the Courrier Beige.)
Batissaf.s, Feb. 2.—lt is reported that arms have been
seized at Brussels, as well as proclamations to the Belgians,
by Cavaignac. We know well that some coup de main is pre-
paring, but th r 3 arc dissensions in the ranks of the several
parties within our walls. The Polish democracy is displeased
at the appointment of General Schvzinccki, whom it con-
siders as the representative of the aristocracy. On the other
hand, the National Committee, in which M. Barthels bears
sway, cannot agree with the meetings.
However much reliance is placed on the prudence of some
men. who, like the HOP. M. Gendebien, exercise great influ-
ence, and great satisfaction is expressed with the precautions
adopted yesterday by the armed force to put down any attempt
to excite a disturbance, and to cause the freedom of debate in
the Chamber to be respected, without which there is only
anarchy and disorder.

The cosmopolite agitators, a little disappointed by the mili-
tary measures adopted yesterday by the Government, endea-
vour to manifest an astonishment which looks very much like
chagrin.

To what end, say they, this useless display of force when
all is calm, when no appearance of disorder threatens the
city, when even during the night no irregularity has been ob-
served in the streets? These gentlemen are pleased to take
the effect for the cause ; but they will not own that it is pre-
cisely in consequence of this vigorous demonstration that tran-
quillity was preserved. We entreat the Government not to
I relax its vigilance, a moment of supineness would be eagerly
seized by the turbulent.
In the Chamber of Representatives yesterday, the Ist, the
Minister for Foreign Affairs ascended the tribune in the midst
of profound silence, and read a report on the negociations of
the Conference of London. The reading took above two
hours. We shall publish the report in one of next numbers.
M. A. Rodenbach called for the printing of the report, and
of all the documents, and desired that the Government should
declare its intentions. He did not ask for an immediate de-
claration, but only that a day should be fixed to make it.
M. Gendebien expressed similar statements.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs said, " You know that no
Member of the Cabinet refuses his responsibility for his opinion
laid before the Chamber, but we do not consider the affair, as
submitted to the Chamber. I think that the negociations
cannot be considered as terminated. I think that certain
overtures are still to be made. I, therefore, desire to refrain
from• giving any opinion at present.
M. Gendebien--So it is till a majority in the Chamber is
secured—then you will go far.
The Chamber ordered the report to be printed and distri-
buted, and after some discussion, the next Sitting was fixed
for Wednesday.
M. Dumortier—Thought that the country ought to assume
a firm and noble attitude, and show that it adhered to the so-
lemn pretest of the National Congress eight years ago against
the dismemberment of the territory, and he proposed that—
" After having heard the report of the Government, con-
sidering that by its address of 17th November last it expressed
its irrevocable will to maintain the national honour and the
integrity of the territory, and that it has ordered negociations
with these views, it returns to its order of the day."
This motion, signed by above 30 Members, was laid on the
bureau, and after a long debate, it was resolved that it should
not be taken into consideration till Wednesday,