The Sun.
London, England, 1849-02-10 00:00:00

FRAN CE.

The Siecle has the following just observations on
,he conduct of those who endeavour to prevent the
consolidation of the Republic, in order to bring about
a monarchical restoration. It says—
" Now, of what colour is your restoration? Is it an
18th Brumaire that you want? Is it a legitimate or
quasi-legitimate monarchy? Suppo3e an 18th Bru-
maire. We have already said that there is wanting to
the Empire only a man--the Emperor. A legitimate
monarchy? The Duke de Bordeaux has a principle in
his favour, we allow, and a principle too which for ages
has sustained the throne of his fathers ; but what ap-
pearance can the principle of legitimacy make in our
days? How many days will you be in a humour to support
the white flag gentlemen of the Chamber, and proces-
sions? The Gazette de France and the committee of the
Rue Duphot, it is true, tell you that there will be great
improvements in all that. We tell you that if Henry V.
changes a word in his programme, he has no longer a
party, he is nothing but an ordinary exile, without
grandeur and without power. His glory is to deny no-
thing, to die what he is, the last of the Bourbons, the
last of the Kings of divine right, carrying with him to
the tomb the principle of which he is the supreme incar-
nation. Lastly, a quasi-Legitimate restoration. Most cer-
tainly, we do not wish to speak of Madame d'Orleans but
with the greatest respect; her name calls to mind high cou-
rage, great intelligence, rare virtues, and touehingireminis-
cences. But when have you ever seen a revolution finish
with a regency, and in what way will you act to support
the reign of a woman and a child? One word more.
Whilst you are shooting each other, Imperialists, Legi-
timists, and Orleanists, over the dead bodies of the Re-
publicans, what do you suppose the Socialists will do?
In their turn they will effect a February 24—a February
24 without Lamartine and Ledru-Rollin, as the Peuple
has promised with such naiveté not long since. There-
fore, return to your senses; let mifchiefAnakers be in
agitation, and imagine that the sterile movement which
they exhibit is a proof of cleverness and political
conduct. But, on your side, follow the spirit of the
times. Endeavour to resolve pacifically and regularly
the great problem which Providence places before you—
the problem of the democratic organization of French
society. Judge with resolution the state of that society;
do not deceive yourselves as to the virtues of the past.
If the remnants of that past aro in the dust, it is because
they were fated to perish. Life is not in the vaults where
the dry bones of kings moulder away neglected, but in
the definite constitution of that democracy, the stormy
infancy of which will pass away, but of which the ele-
ments will remain to furnish forth the new aliment of
life to France itself."
The following is a return of the situation of the Bank
Feb. 8:
ASSETS.
f. 158,847,615 84
. . 127,305,360 00
115,394 90

Cash and ingots
Ditto in branch banks
Bills past due ."
Bills falling due in Paris, of which
14,793,649 f. 17c. arc from the branch.
banks 53,645,367
Bills in the branch banks ~. 95,856,523
Advances on coins and ingots... ... 19,227,104
Ditto on French public securities ... 31,576,423
Ditto by branch banks... ... 1,554,337
Ditto to the State on Bons du Tr6sor... 50,000,000
Ditto on the loan of 150 millions ... 50,000,000
Rentes of the reserve fund ... 10,000,000
Rentes, disposable funds ... 42,622,313
Investments of the new branch banks in
the public funds ... 12,806,741
Hotel and furniture of the Bank ... 4,000,000
Real property of the branch banks ... 2,273,729
Loan of 10,000,0001. to the city of Paris 7,000,000
Interest in National Discount Bank ... 200,000
Ditto branch banks
230,000
Bills protested at Paris 9,327,284
Ditto at the branches ...
••• 4,776,836
Expenses of administration of the Bank 127,501
Ditto of the branches 130,752
Miscellaneous ...
633,173
Advance to the department of the
Seine
•••
•••
Loan of 3,000,000 f. to the City of Mar-
seilles •,.

2,000,000 00

550,000 00

f. 684,799,454 44

LIABILITIES.

Capital . . f. 67,900,000 00
Ditto of the Branch Banks ... •
23,350,000 00
Reserve fund
••• 10,000,000 00
Ditto of the branch banks ... • 2,980,750 00
Reserve-immobiliere
..• 4,000,000 00
Notes to bearer, in circulation ... 407,738,400 00
Ditto of the branch banks ... .., 13,896,100 00
Ditto to order (post-bills) ••• ••• 525,833 00
Account-current with Treasury creditor 31,406,463 65
Various accounts current ••• 80,623,242 80
Ditto in branches •..
... 25,226,162 00
Bills payable at sight ... 4,497,800 00
Ditto at branches
..• .. 782,101 00
Bills of the branch banks payable by
the Bank ... ••• ••• 6,447,829 00
Ditto of the Bank payable by branches.. 2,473,316 00
Dividends payable ... . • ••• 544,875 25
Liquidation of the Algiers Bank ..• 249,654 04
Discounts, interest, and expenses ..• 645,743 43
Ditto branch banks ... ••• 668,773 00
Re-discounts of the last six months
... 246,169 85
Ditto in branch banks
••• 460,643 OA
Miscellaneous ... 135,658 22

f.684,799,454'44