The Sun.
London, England, 1848-01-11 00:00:00

We have received the Paris papers of Monday.

The following is the Address in answer to the
Speech which is to be proposed in the Chamber of
Peers :

" Sire,—The Chamber of Peers unite with your
Majesty in rendering thanks to Divine Providence.
An abundant harvest has put an end to the privations
and sufferings which the dearness of provisions had
imposed upon the poor and labouring classes. Their
courageous patience, and the charitable sympathy
which was everywhere shown towards them, is an
honour to our c'.untry. Never did the quiet of the
people, and the freedom of transactions, contribute in
so great a measure to diminish the evil consequences
of a deficiency.in the supply of food. The commerce
of France, with
from
accustomed prudence, succeeded
in escaping from the effects of that crisis. The call
in the price of provisions will increase the consump-
tion of other articles of production, the welfare will
increase, the national prosperity will resume its
course.

" One of the first duties of the Legislature is to
re-establish the equilibrium between the expenses
and receipts. 'We flatter ourselves that this hope
will be realised.
"If a reduction in the salt duties and in the
postage of letters is compatible with the good state of
our finances, we will give our due attention to the
project which is to regulate the conditions for such
reduction.

"A complete and true equilibrium can only exist
in our budgets when the extraordinary expenses can
be provided for by the excess of the revenues.
Nevertheless, it is requisite to terminate the great
enterprises already commenced; they are destined to
facilitate communications, and will contribute to the
progress of the national prosperity. The future will
profit by them ; it is just that it should contribute its
share, and it has been necessary to have recourse to
public credit for the assistance of the present.
"We will resume the examination already com-
menced of the useful projects of laws which, by the
orders of your Majesty, had been presented to us for
deliberation ; and we will eagerly welcome the new
propositions, whose object will be the amelioration of
the social and moral condition of the people,
" We believe, with your Majesty, that the peace of
the world is assured. It is essential to all govern-
ments and people. This universal necessity is the
guarantee of the good relations which exist between
states. Our well wishes will accompany the progress
which every country may accomplish by its own and
independent action. This progress will be the better
assured, as realised on a good understanding between
the governments and the people, and without disturb-
ing the international relations.
" The Swiss cantons, those ancient and faithful
friends of France, have been troubled by internal
dissensions. It is to be regretted that it was not
possil de for a friendly mediation to prevent the
outbreak of civil war. We hope that it will leave
no evil symptoms behind (traces funestes), and that
the rights of all bill be respected. The Helvetic
Confederation will recognise that the position which
is guaranteed to it by treaties, conformable to all its
historical traditions, is the basis on which its tran-
quillity rests, and the pledge of security given to the
neighbouring states.
" We rejoice to hear that the hopes, often deceived,
of the re-establishment of our commercial relations
with the republics of La Plata, may at last be
realised.

Sire, our Princes, your well-loved children, ani-
mated by a patriotic zeal, fulfil, under the direction
of your government, the duties of servants of tl,e
state. The installation of the new Governor of
Algeria has been signalized by a happy event. It
was prepared by the war which his illustrious prede-
cessor conducted with skilful activity, and by the
forestalling wisdom which presided over our relations
with Morocco. Ano less glorious task is still re-
served to your worthy son. To strengthen oar
establishment in Africa, to foster its development, to
watch with zealous care over its internal safety, to
endow it with a just and regular administration;
such are the benefits which the colony and the
mother•country expect from the wisdom, the firm-
ness, and the judgment of which he has already given
proofs.
" Noisy manifestations, in which were blindly
mingled vague ideas of reform and progress, passions
hostile to our monarchical constitution, opinions sub-
versive of social order, and detestable souvenirs have
disquieted rather than alarmed the public mind (ont
inguieteplutot que trouble lee espritsj, The Govern-
ment has found it necessary to turn its attention to it.
We are persuaded that such agitations, tolerated by a
system of liberty, are powerless against public order.
Yes, Sire, the union of the great powers of the State,
the action of the laws, the common sense of the public,
will suffice to preserve the peace of the country, to
recal to order the misguided, to dissipate insensate
hopes. The seventeen years in which our beloved
country has at length enjoyed both order and liberty
are something more than a phasis of our revolutions.
This period is the commencement of a lasting era,
and will leave as a legacy to future generations the
maintenance of the Charte, the blessings of your
reign, and the glory of your name.
" Sire, may the thought of what you are to France
sustain your strength and good courage, and alle-
viate the sorrows which befal you in your dearest
affections."

The Count DE PoNToss, who was the French Am-
bassador in Switzerland before M. Bois LE COMTF,
has declared that in the debate on the Address, he
shall attack the policy pursued by M. GUI OT in
regard to Switzerland.
The French Consulate at Canton has been elevated
into a Legation.
The Free Trade Association have recommenced
their meetings. The first was held on Friday.

The National has the following on the subject of
the letter of A BD-EL•KADEU to the KING :

" Much has been said about a letter written by
A.bd•el Kader to Louis Philippe, of which many
versions have been given. According to some, the
Emir has desired to be brought to Paris; others, that
it expresses a wish to be allowed to go to Mecca, and
there end his days, having formally renounced his
stipulation for going into Egypt; others again affirm