The Sun.
London, England, 1831-02-24 00:00:00

the legion of foreigners to serve out of the continental
territory.
" M. de Marcelles proposed an amendment, which wed,
he said, that (if the Chamber should consider the orga-
nization of the military division necessary immediately) it
should be formed only to exist until the Ist of January,
1833, for he thought that it was in itself contrary to
Article 13 of the Charter.
" Marshal Soult said, that for so short a time the ex-
pense would be a useless one, and that he did not con-
sider it contrary to the Charter, as these foreigners would
not be employedbut in the colonies, such as in Africa.
" M. d'Argencons held forth that it was injudicious to
form a legion now, the disorganization of which (by future
Ministe:s) might create disturbances.
" General Delolme proposed an amendment, that this
legion should be composed of no more than 4,000 men,
and commanded by a chef de legion, who should rank as
full Colonel in the French army. He voted for the forma-
tion, at all events, of this ccrps, in consequence of the ex-
emplary conduct the Holienlohe regiment had manifested
at Marseilles in the critical events of July last, and that it
would be ungrateful to suppress them, after the general
thanks that they had received from the inhabitants of
Marseilles; and further, that in consequence of their con-
duct, the foreign legion should be employed in the interior.
" The amendments of several Deputies are read ; that
of M. de Marcelles is rejected ; others are adopted.
" General Sebastiani recommends the Chamber to take
into consideration the proposal of the King, as one of a
salutary nature, and not oppressive.
" M. Odillon Barrot proposes, that by an ordinance of
the Kin; this legion may be called into service in the in-
terior of the kingdom.
" A Member of the ' s:cond section de la gauche' does
not think that so much power should be given into the
hands of the Sovereign.
" M. Berbis thinks this influx of foreigners obstructive
to the negotiations that the Government may in future
have with other countries; besides, they cannot be so faith-
ful to the country.
" General Sebastiani again ascends the tribune, and said,
he hoped the Chamber would acquit him and the Govern-
ment of any intention of throwing a doubt upon the
fidelity of the nation.
" M. de Tracy, respecting the fidelity and devotedness
of foreigners, could bring forward for example the Hohen-
lohe regiment, as well as the fidelity of the Poles, and con-
sidered the condition of forcing a foreign legion to serve
out of the continental territories was a condition both bard
and mistrustful ; he proposed that the legion should both
be formed, and should serve within the continental terri-
tories, which amendment is adopted. Other amendments
are proposed by different Deputies, as to the administra-
tion of this legion : almost all adopted. A demand is
made to the Minister of War, to give an explanation to
the Chamber as to the motives which have actuated the
formation of this legion : this demand is rejected by
the Chamber at large. A Deputy proposed that this
legion could or might be commanded by a Frenchman ;
this is rejected. The Chamber proceeds to rote by seru-
tin secret' the totality of the law, and it is carried by a
majority of 144 to 56.
Atter which came a communication from Govern-
ment relative to the dissolution of the Chamber, which
M. Lafitte, who read this communication, stated as a ne •
cessity the Government was put to. He spoke of the re-
sponsibility of the Government in affairs relative both to
the interior and exterior safety of the country, which, how-
ever, they had decided upon taking entirely upon them-
selves for the present, reposing upon the loyalty of the
National Guard and the troops of the line, ss hose fidelity
and patriotism had been tried and could ba trusted ; and
for which purpose they demanded from the Chamber their
sanction to the present project of law demanded.
" After this, the Chamber proceeded to the examina-
ion of the law upon the slave trade."