The Sun.
London, England, 1834-08-02 00:00:00

OPENING OF THE FRENCH CHAMBERS.

(From Galignani's Messenger of Thursday. )
The commencement of the Legislative Sessions being ap-
pointed for to-day, the necessary arrangements were made this
morning for his Majesty's proceeding to the Palais Bourbon to
open the Chambers in person. The hour fixed was 1 o'clock,
some time previous to which detachments of National Guards
and troops of the Line took their posts in the usual manner at
each side of the bridge and the quays by which the cortege
was to pass. Great crowds, notwithstanding the fatigues at-
tendant upon the prolonged amusements of the public fetes,
which have scarcely passed, assembled from all quarters to
view the procession, among whom were numbers of well-dressed
persons, with, of course, the usual compliment of ladies. The
terrace in the gardens of the Tuileries, and most of the
windows commanding a sight of the cavalcade, were also filled
With company. The weather, which had been threatening
during the morning, cleared up towards 1 o'clock, and turned
out remarkably fine. Precisely at the hour arranged the
King mounted his horse, and, acconipanied by a numerous
staff, left the Palace. The Duke of Orleans, Marshal Gerard,
Marshal Lobau, and other distinguished officers, were close
behind his Majesty. The acclamations with which he was
received during his progress to the Chamber were loud arid
general—indeed more so than we have usually remarked
them on similar occasions. His Majesty's arrival at the
Chamber was announced in the usual manner by the dis-
charge of artillery.
The general arrangements of the Chamber were the same
as upon former occasions, the throne being surmounted by a
splendid canopy of crimson velvet, with gold fringe tassels
and cords, and crowned with tri-coloured flags. Similar
standards, surmounted by the Gallic cock, were placed on the
sides. A stool, covered with crimson velvet, for the Duke of
Orleans, was placed on the right of the throne, and one for
the Prince de Joinville on the left. The seats of the Minis-
ters were on the upper step leading to the throne ; those on
the other steps were appropriated to the Marshals and Admi-
rals of France, and those on the right and left of the latter to
the Members of the Council of State. The benches on the
right were reserved for the Peers, and those on the left for
the Deputies. At 11 o'clock the doors were opened to the
persons favoured with tickets, and the galleries gradually
filled. The ladies were in general well dressed, but their at-
tire was little distinguished by elegance, differing in no re-
spect from what is every day met with in the public prome-
nades. The tribune of the Royal family, in the first row on
the right, was distinguished from the others by crimson velvet
ornaments. From about half-past 11 the Deputies began to
arrive, and took their places. At a quarter-past twelve the
Council of State entered the Hall. The Peers began to take
their seats about half-past twelve. The Ministers entered at
one o'clock.
In the tribune of the diplomatic body, which arrived at
five minutes before one, we observed the British, Russian,
Austrian, Prussian, and Spanish Ambassadors, and the Mi-
n. sters of nearly all the other foreign Powers. The Queen,
with the Royal Family, , arrived at five minutes past one.
His Majesty, accompanied by the Duke of Orleans, the
Prince de Joinville, and a numerous staff, and preceded by
the Grand Deputations of the two Chambers, headed by their
respective Presidents, entered the hall at precisely twenty
minutes past one o'clock.
His Majesty, who wore the uniform of the National Guards,
was greeted with shouts of Vive le Roi 1 and having taken his
seat on the throne, with the two Princes on his sides, and the
Staff-officers ranged behind him, covered himself, and pro-
ncuiced, in a firm and audible voice, the following speech :
" Messieurs the Peers, and Messieurs the Deputies,—lt is
ever with a lively satisfaction that I come among you. I feel
happy, above all, in seeing you around me at a moment when
the national suffrage has manifested itself with so much éclat.
" It has consecrated that liberal and moderate policy which
the Chambers have, in previous sessions, so loyally maintained.
It is the policy of the charter. France wants repose under
the guidance of the tutelar institutions which her wisdom and
courage have preserved untainted. My Government has exerted
itself to respond to the national expectation, and success has
not failed to attend our perseverance.
" Wherever any criminatattempts have raised a deplorable
struggle, the national cause has triumphed. The National
Guard and the army, whose noble devotion you will appreciate
as much as I do, have repressed disorder with as much energy
as fidelity ; and the peaceable execution of the laws passed in
the last session has shown the impotence of the perturbators,
and restored confidence in the public mind.
"We now gather the fruits thereof. Our industry and our
commerce increase in activity. I have viewed with happiness
the results of it in that exhibition which has shown how many
triumphs are assured to us, how many hopes we are justified in
conceiving.
" They will be realized through the benefits of peace, under
the direction of an active and providing Administration,
through the influence of wise laws, which, in seconding the
progress of our agriculture and our industry, will open new
outlets to our commerce ; and I have every reason to hope,
that the ever-increasing prosperity of the country will allow
us to provide for the public expense with the ordinary resources
of the state.
" The laws relative to finances shall be submitted to your
deliberations, at the period fixed by the rules of the Admini-
stration.
" The laws rendered necessary for the execution of treaties,
and those which will be required for the accomplishment of the
promises of the charter, shall be again presented to you, in the
course of the present session.
" I have to congratulate mself with regard to the state of
the relations with foreign powers.
" The internal dissensions which disturbed Portugal have
reached their end. I have entered into, with the King of
Great Britain, the Queen of Spain, and the Queen of Portu-
gal, a treaty which has already produced the most salutary in-
fluence towards the re-establishment of peace in the Peninsula.
Always intimately united with England, I am engaged, in con-
cert with my allies, about the situation of Spain, where new
difficulties have arisen, which call for serious attention on the
part of the Powers which signed the treaty of the 22d of April.
" The state of the East is tranquillizing, and everything pro-
mises that the peace of Europe will not be disturbed.
" I rely, gentlemen, and I shall do so on every occasion, on
your loyal assistance. I acknowledge no other interest, I en-
tertain no other wish, but those of France. To secure the sta-
bility of our institutions, to rally round the throne and the
charter all good Frenchmen, in repressing with equal firmness
the isolated or combined attempts of adverse factions--such
is the only aim of all my efforts ; and my most agreeable reward
will be that affection of my country, the testimonies of which
always excite in me a profound sympathy.
The speech being concluded, shouts of Vive le Roil burst
from all parts of the Chamber, which his Majesty acknowledged
by rising and repeatedly bowing.
M. Thiers, Minister of the Interior, then rose and read the
formula of the oath to be taken by the Deputies, when each
rose, and, holding forth the right hand, declared,' Je le jure.
The number of Deputies present was about 270, and that of
the Peers about 70. M. Cormenin, who within a few days
published a letter against the political oath, was present, but
did not answer when his name was called.
M. Persil, Minister of Justice, then rose and announced that
the session of 1835 was opened, and that the Peers and Depu-
ties would assemble in their respective Chambers to-morrow
at noon. His Majesty retired at a quarter to two o'clock,
amidst loud acclamations.
The Duke de Nemours was not present, he being at the
camp of Luneville.
On the return of the cavalcade, the reception of the King
was equally warm as when he proceeded to the Chamber, and
the Queen and Princesses, who followed in one of the Royal
carriages, were also greeted with repeated cries of Vive la
Reine et la Famille Royale 1 The cuirassiers and cavalry of
the National Guard, who formed the guard of honour, looked
extremely well, and by their splendid appearance added greatly
to the effect of the procession. His Majesty looked in excel-
lent health, and seemed much gratified with the manner in
which he was received.
The Constitutionnel has the following :—" The caresses at St.
Petersburgh, and at the Russian Embassy in Paris, have of late re-
doubled. Count Pozzo di Borgo has renewed his visits to the Tui-
leries, and Marshal Maison is now admitted to all the family par-
ties of the winter and summer residences of the Czar. This two-
fold occurrence took place about six months ago; but since the
treaty of the Quadruple Alliance, a slight coolness has been ob-
served ; at Ilse present moment, however, the principle of August
7 is once more the object of caresses, notwithstanding the violent
attacks inflicted upon it by the German Papers. The cause,
should it be inquired, is no other than a wish of preventing a joint
expedition of France and England to the Dardanelles ; it is simply
because much apprehension is entertained at this intimate union of
the two great flags coming into contact with the rude fleet of
Russia, which, by a foolish vanity on the part of Peter the Great,
was led to try its strength against the most glorious navies in the
universe. Persons, who are well-informed on this subject, have no
longer any doubt but that a great contest is about to take place in
the Black Sea between the combined fleets. The Russian squadron
has troops on board, to be disembarked as occasion may require ; we
repeat that the English squadron has also taken on board not only
its full complement of marines, but likewise land forces at Malta
and the lonian Islands. The Pacha of Egypt will soon declare
himself. The Russians, under the pretext of protection, will occupy
the Dardanelles. It is high time for the combined fleets to act
vigorously."
We learn that bands are being formed in Upper Catalonia, in the
direction of Olot, which are commanded by Carlist refugees who
have escaped from the depots in France. Other refugees have pe-
netrated into Spain through the valley of Audorra, in the neigh-
bourhood of Seo d'Urgel. Some insurgents have endeavoured to
stir up the people to revolt at Arbeca, in the district of Lerida ; and
in the arrondissement of Tortosa, upon the Ebro, a corps of insur-
gents has made its appearance, upon which the Captain-General of
Catalonia sent a General at the head of a brigade to oppose their
further progress.
The Augsburg Gazette of the 27th inst. contains the following
from Rome of the 10th The protracted stay of Don Miguel at
Genoa, inasmuch as he had given notice to our Government of his
early arrival, has created much astonishment. It now appears as
if he would not come to Rome before the autumn. Many, indeed,
think, he wishes to let the hot season pass away, but many also give
far different reasons, some affirm that the suppression of all the
convents in Portugal, and the seizure of their property, have
hausted the patience of the Papal Chair ; and it is expected tha.t
hist
the
thunder of the Vatican will be hurled against Don Pedro and
Ministers. In such a case, it Npuld be prudent that Don Miguel
should not be at Rome, at leastThot at the moment when the ex-
communication is pronounced. I give you this explanation of the
affair, without vouching for its accuracy. Certain persons flatter
themselves by representing that such a measure is impossible, and
ground their opinion on the personal inclinations of the Pope, as
well as the necessity of yielding to the spirit of the age, and not to
excite the Powers ; others again argue how little the spirit of the
Roman Church has been studied, which never suffered itself to be
discouraged under the greatest misfortunes. They should only re-
collect Pius VII., who did not fear to excommunicate Napoleon.
even in the plenitude of his power."

(From a Morning Paper.)
sts, JULY 31.—The celebration of the three " glorious
days" passed off peaceably enough, as far as public order was con-
cerned, but never was the population of Paris in such a bustle as
during the present anniversary of the memorable days by which