The Sun.
London, England, 1869-09-09 00:00:00

PARTS CORRESPONDENCE.

WEDNESDAY.
It is difficult to form a correct estimate of the health of
the Emperor. Much confusion is caused by the repre-
sentations of those who try to make the best of the case,
as well as by the statements of those who take a contrary
view of the subject. Great Precautions are taken to keep
the Emperor quiet, and orders have been issued that no
games shall take place, or noisy pursuits be carried
on in the park of St. Cloud. On Tuesday the

Emperor was unable to rase, except for a short

time, and the doctors ordered that he should be
kept warm for fear of a relapse taking place. Many
people are annoyed at the silence which is preserved iu
official quarters respecting the condition of his Majesty,
and say that if there were :•renter frankness there would
be less danger of panics, and the spread of false reports.
The Empress's journey to the East is still a question of
speculation. The truth can hardly be known for a
week or two, as so much depends on the state of the
Emperor. The Empress has been very anxious for the
Emperor to take a drive through Paris, but the doctors
will not allow the attempt to be made just yet.

In the present state of anxiety and excitement every
detail respecting official movements is eagerly scanned.
Yesterday M. Rouher went to St. Cloud to present to
the Emperor the redoubtable Senatus-Consulturn, voted
in the Senate on the previous day. M. Rouher, is is true,
remained some time with the Emperor, and had, it is said,
a long conversation with him; nevertheless the public
have not failed to notice with uneasiness that the ordinary
deputation from the Senate did not accompany the Presi-
dent on this important occasion.

The Patric of this morning announces that M. Magne
is about to take a holiday, and regards the voluntary
absence of the Financial Minister at this crisis as a
very hopeful and significant sign. M. Magne, as I have
told you formerly, is believed to be the Minister most
favourable to a speedy reopening of the Chamber of
Deputies, a point on which the public are manifesting
some anxiety. In the face of po3sible changes and extra-
ordinary events, it would certainly greatly enhance the
difficulties of the situation if the Corps Legislatif were
not soon constituted. M. Rouher, I understand, agrees
with M. Magne on this point, but M. de Forcade is
strongly opposed to it. Whatever the reason of the delay
it is certain that the date fixed for the opening of th•
Chamberq recedes further and further, and it is no longer
expected in September. Some say it will be deferred
untill the fifteenth of October, while others even give the
beginning of November as the date. Practically we are
without a Parliament, while our principle orators, includ-
ing M. Sainte-Beuve, are assuring us that we are
inaugurating the era of parliamentary Government.
A curious rumour was current at the Bourse yesterday.
to the effect that Prince Napoleon intended to take a
voyage in the Northern Seas. The Constitutionnel gives
it a flat contradiction, and says that the Prince may
perhaps make an excursion in the Channel, but he will
not go further.

The case Of another dishonest cashier has been investi-
gated at the Seine Assizes. The culprit is the chief
Secretary of the Immobilire. You may ask what be has
found to embezzle in the coffers of that unlucky associa-
tion, whose debts exceed its assets by Uri millions of
francs. Ms name is Matthien Erochon, and the directors
of the Inimubilicre plead the general excuse of directors
in similar circumstances, that they had full confidence
in him. No accounts had been demanded from him
during four years, and the embezzlement of 781,3G9f,
remained undiscovered until recently. Under these
circumstances it is not surprising that those interested in
the affairs of the society are anxious to see the task of
liquidation confided to less negligent and incompetent
hands. Aming the witnesses summoned in the cause
was M. Emile Pereire, who is, however, confined to his
bed by an attack of asthma. The court adjourned the
case until the first sittings in October.
The Gazette du Cantal tells of a serious accident which
occurred to the travellers by the diligence between Cler-
mont and 'Maurine. Five horses were attached to the
vehicle, which had nearly reached Jarman, when a thun-
derbolt struck it without the slightest warning of an
approaching storm. The postillion was thrown from his
seat, and has since died, and the five horses were killed on
the spot. The passengers fortunately escaped with ma
a terrible fright.

The trial of the Bonloire prisoners is now over, and has
resulted in the conviction of both the accusal parties.
Anne Dupin has been condemned to bard labour for life,
and Madame Miard to twenty years' bard labour.
The pupils of the Imperial School of the Staff Office
arc now engaged in the provinces in carrying out their
plans of land surveying in order to complete the great
work of the general map of France, which has been in
hand for thirty years.

A happy idea has occurred to the Mayor of Ajaccio in
connection with the recent Imperial visit. He says that
as the son of the First Napoleon was called
,King of
Rome, the son of the Third Napoleon ought to have a
'similar title, and suggests that the Imperial Prince should
be created Duke of Corsica.

In spite of all that has been said to the contrary, if
seems that Prince Charles of Roumania will come to Paris
for a short time. his "Highness has been informed that
he will be received by the Emperor en famille at St.
Cloud, and that his visit will confer much pleasure.
Prince Charles is related to the Emperor through his
grandmother, the Grand Duchess Stephanie of Baden, nie
Beauharnais.

A curious accident occurred at Eymontiera on Sunday
on the occasion of a subscription banquet being given to
the mayor in honour of his receiving the Legion
d'Honneur. Nearly three hundred persons were present,
when the flooring of the apartment gave way, and the
guests were precipitated to the storey beneath. Fifty
persons were wounded, some of them seriously.—Another
mining accident has taken place in the Loire district,
through the escape of carbonic acid. One life was lost.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE—This Day

CITY BETIING.—Tins DAT.
GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP.
7to 1 agst Geant des Battailles (off—take 8 to 1)
10 to 1 agst Wildbad (offered)
12 to 1 agst Paul Jones (taken)
100 to 8 agst Cap•a-Pie (taken and offered)
100 to 7 agst War (taken)
100 to 7 agst Fortnosa (taken and wanted)
100 to 6 agst Taraban (taken)
20 to 1 agst Lady Zotland (offered)
20 to 1 agst Tho Laird (taken)

CESAREWITCII.
40 to 1 on the field (offered)
50 to 1 agst Starter (taken)
50 to 1 agst Cecil (taken and offered)
50 to 1 agst Tramp (taken)
50 to 1 agst Make Haste (taken)
50 to 1 agst Rassela9 (taken)
50 to 1 agst Conjuror (taken)
66 to I agst Our Mary Ann (taken)

WARWICK RACES-YESTERDAY.
HALF-MILE SWEEPSTAKES.

Porfumo
Podosta
Bioudella f • P.._ 3

Fiv© ran.
NURSERY HANDICAP.

Breeze f I
Recorder
Indian Ocean 3

Eleven ran.
WEIITER CUP.

Mare 1
Whinyard
•
Parmesina 3
WARWICK. CUP.

Cock of the Walk
Arlington
2
SELLING PLATE.

Bon-ton 1
Grißade c 2
Marriage

Four ran.
STAND PLATE.

Fal-lal 1
Ismael 2
Miss Thackeray 3

Five ran.
COUNTY HANDICAP.

Mars _ _ _ _ _
1
Rodomonte 2
'MEMBERS' PLATE.

Miss Thackoray

Victress 2
Indian Star