The Sun.
London, England, 1849-10-20 00:00:00

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FRANCE.
FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, FRIDAY.
Tf there be any truth in the signs which mark the
political sky, this country is once again on the eve of
great evens, if not of another revolution. By, no
doubt, the special dispensation of an avenging Provi-
dence, the stupendous crime of the slaughter of the
Roman Republic by the arms of France, is, according
to all appearance, about to be expiated by the destruc-
tion of the miserable, infamous, and imbecile Govern-
ment by which it was conceived and executed.
You are aware that a profound split has, within the
last few days, arisen in the ranks of the majority of the
A s,embly—that atrocious confederation of parties of
different and hostile political creeds, banded into con-
federacy for the purpose of overthrowing the Re-
public, and placing the people once again under the
galling yoke of tyranny. This split arose in conse-
quence of President Bonaparte, having—in compunc-
tion, probably, for his infamous participation in
the Roman atrocity—resolved that the Pope
and the Cardinals should be compelled to grant cer-
tain liberties and privileges to the people of the
Roman states, as the price of their restoration. N.
Thiers, however, as the organ of the extreme Con-
servative or 'fury faction—a set more blind and
bigoted even than the Tories of England—opposed
the President on this point, contending that the Pope
had done enough, and should be allowed to act as he
pleased for the future. At first Bonaparte was firm,
but terrified by the probable consequences of his re-
sistance, he has knocked under. In consequence his
.Minister of Foreign Affairs went yesterday to the
Assembly, and with baseness unexampled, and false-
hool unparalleled, attempted to show that the festora-
tion of the Pope pur et simple was the intention of
the Roman expedition ; that the concessions made
by the Pope were satisfactory as far as they
went ; and that they were substantially
the same as those specified by the President, in the
letter which] he wrote to his Aide-de-camp, M. Ney,
in Auguet last, and which was understood to be the
basis of French policy.
It would not be easy to describe the stupefaction
and the disgust which all this has occasioned. People
are astounded that the Government of a great nation
should, for any consideration on earth, consent to
sink so low. They are humiliated at being so dis-
graced in the face of Europe. They can scarcely
believe that a man, of the glorious name of Bonaparte,
can thus allow himself to be dishonoured and ruined.
The President probably hopes that this new act of
baseness will keep together the famous majority in
his interest. Ile might as well hope to be able to
prevent water from extinguishing fire, or fire from
drying up water. Not more opposed are these two
elements to each other, than are the two great divi-
sions of the majority to him. They may make use
of him as their instrument, but support him for his
own sake—never. The moment he becomes an ob-
stacle to their designs they would fling him away as
unceremoniously as the peel of a sucked orange.
And when the majority shall he broke up, what is
the poor President to du? lle is already casting
out feelers for the support of the Democratic party ,
but he has betrayed 'them too grossly and treated
m with ingratitude too black ever to be taken into
their confidence. What is he to do ? Great is his
perplexity. But meanwhile the Democratic cause—
the cause of true order, true liberty, of the law and
the Constitution—is gaining strength apace. Le Plot
monk-1;10;de tozu'ours I is the joyous acclamation
of the people's friends. Yet, it rises so rapidly
that it will soon sweep away every obstacle that can
b 3 opposed to it.
Therefore it is then, I say, that France is once
again on the brink of mighty events, of another re-
volution.

There reputed revolutions excite in England. I
am aware, strong prejudice against the French
people. But in truth the French hare no alternative
bu: to make them—unless, indeed, they choose to
submit to monstrous tyranny, and the violation of all
law. For, hitherto they have not reaped any benefit
from their repeated political convulsions, not from
any fault of their own, but from the treason of the
into
power, Intriguers who inveigle themselves
power, and by cunning or violence baffle the just
expectations of the people.
Great interest continues to be excited by the trial
at Versailles of the accused of the affair of the lath
June. Very many witnesses have already been
examined, but not the ghost of a conspiracy has been
found, and it is very doubtful that the public pro-
secutors will be able to make out any case at all. A
va,t, public demonstration there most undoubtedly
was ; but that was not only strictly legal, but was
called forth by the scandalous violation of the Con-
stitution made by the Government in the expedition
to Rome ; the object of that demonstration being, not
to violate, but to defend and vindicate the law.
Nevertheless, the accused are morally certain of being
condemned ; they are tried by their political oppo-
nents, and by a partial court, who would condemn
themselves politically by rendering a just verdict.
The excitement caused by political events, and
above all the dangers which every one sees impending
—for there is always danger in a revolution, however
legitimate—makes trade slack, keeps hotels empty,
and increases the misery of the people.
BLEU BL AN C RO UGE.

Some of the journals state that there is no truth in
the statement made by the Evenement, that a Rus-
sian aide de camphad declared to M. de Tacquel
le
that the entrance of a French fleet in the Dardanelles
would be considered as a declaration of war against
Russia.
The Assembles Nationale says—
"ls it really the case that the English squadron is
destined to the Dardanelles? Is it certain that the
French squadron is to: winter in the Dardanelles, and
brave the dangers of a station impracticable after the
loth of December? We are of opinion that the English
fleet is sent to repress the insurrection of the Seven
Islands, and that our ships will winter at Smyrna, in
case they really pass the ports of the Morea."
The Dix Decembre contains the following Rote:—
" At the moment of going to press we are assured that
tic royalist faction is making every effort to stifle the
attair of the disagrement—first, in order to compromise
the Pre,tdent of the Republic by imputing to him a
specns of retractation ; and, next, by taking time to
manage affairs better."
The Reforms copies the above note, and adds the
following observations :
" We demand of the journal of the Elyse() why it is
net more explicit in the note which it inserts, and why it
confines itself to mysterious attacks? What is the Royale
iet faction' of which it speaks? How will it compromise
the President ? And what events is it preparing ?
We believe we can give some information, which has
been furnished to us by a correspondent at Frankfort,
wham we believe to be well informed, with respect to
the intligues which are in progress. He informs us
that the Duchess of Orleans lately addressed herself
to the Emperor of Russia, requesting his protection for
the Count de Paris. Nicholas returned a direct refusal.
The ex King Louis Philippe, having been informed of
this fact, and despairing of the northern powers, has de-
termined to attempt a coup-de main in France. convinced
that he might succeedriin causing it to be accepted like the
• fait accompli' of 1830. He has since spared no pains.
Ile has organized a vast correspondence, and he
every day receives numerous despatches at Claremont
by speciall couriers. his hopes are founded on the
rtledens he has contracted with his ancient par-
tisaas, who believe they are sure of a majority in
the Legislative Assembly, as well as with several
generals, some of whom hold high command. It would
eppear, however, that the ex King wishes first to place
his son Montpensier on the throne of Spain. Queen
Isabella has no great love for the throne, and advantage
is taken of the scandal she gives to excite the Mederate
piety against her. Her mother the conspirators,
end acts solely under the inspiration of Louis Philippe,
lio is employing all his resources and those of the Queen
I‘l,,ther for the success of his plans. He has gained
oi(r several generals who betrayed Don Carlos, and
who are now ready to turn against Queen Isabella.
91-e Spanish journal .E.tperanza is the organ of
the Montpensier party at Madrid. As regards France,
a :valitage would be taken of the confusion created by
such an event to attempt the execution of the plot of
which, if we are to believe the organ of the Elysee, all
the ramifications are discovered. As for us, let us
watch closer than they do at the Elyeie. The adorers
of the Government of to-day would adore that of to-
morrow,t and we wilt not suffer any party to deprive us
of
.zecious conquests obtained by democracy. A
fallen ivong thus spends the last days of an existence
hieh
was exclusively devoted to • trigue, to crime, and
to falsehood, and he has
converted."
The the Baziles
and Tartuifes recentlyytr
The illoniteur
giving
an
nns a dispatch from Captain
la Tocnaye,
corvettes
of an expedition
de
executed by the Frenchhian
schoonervettes La Recherche arid
westerncoast
Louise Marie_, in
l'rudente, and the Bel
Africa. Mae
the Rio Nunez, on the
the
en the banks
lore, a king of one of the tribes residing o
of that river, having of late Oleligea
Europeantradere by his exactions, to quit the country, on the
21:h of March last, the three vessels entered the lt
iez, and having taken a position in front of his
iNrw a
principal establishment, within 40 yards of the shore,
op ned a fire of artillery and musketry against the
entrenchments he had erected for its protection. In
lest than three-quarters of an hour, the barricades
being levelled,' Captain 'de la Tccnaye landed, at the
head of 120 or 130 men, and 18 Ycloffs (blacks), and
dislodged the enemy from all their positions. A shell
falling on the house of Mejor6 set it on lire, and that
chief, finding all further resistance useless, fled into
the woods with his men. At 3 o'clock the French
and Belgians returned on board their vessels, having
lost two killed and twelve wounded.
The debate on the Roman question was resumed
yesterday in the Assembly, by M. Thuriot de la
Itoziere, who had not concluded his speech on the
',receding day. lie said, that from the position
France had taken in Italy she was the protector of the
holy See. Hid she not sent an expedition to Rome
that Protectorate would have devolved on Austria,