The Sun.
London, England, 1869-09-13 00:00:00

PARIS CORRESPONDENCE.

SUNDAY.

The Emperor has at last paid a visit to Paris, and the
general aspect of affairs is more cheerful in consequence.
Fortunately he has experienced no evil effects from the
exertion, and seems to be stronger than persons had
imagined. The Emperor was very much surprised at the
interest which his presence excited among the Parisians.
It was quite of an exceptional character. The Emperor
and Empress were in a closed carriage, but the Emperor
was easily discerned through the large windows. llis face
bore the traces of a severe illness, but he seemed to
be in good spirits, and was able to get into his carriage
without any assistance. It is encouraging to know that
Drs. Nelaton and Fauvel have taken leave of their
august patient, and only Dr. Corvisart remains in charge.
All the members of the Corps Diplomatique left their
names at St. Cloud on Saturday. As soon as the Emperor
had been seen on the Boulevards, each foreign representa-
tive hastened to inform his Government of the important
fact. Some preparations have been made for the depar-
ture of the Emperor for l'.;cu•rilz, but the weather has
been so cold there that it is doubtful if the journey can
be made with safety. Dr. Nc,laton is said to be in favour
of the Palace of CompZ_i,gne being chosen as a residence.
It is now affirmed that the Empress's voyage to Con-
stantinople is certain to take place, but that it is still
doubtful if her Majesty will be able to be present at the
inauguration of the Suez Canal.
According to some accounts, the deputies will not be
assembled before the month of November. This inti-
mation has produced a most unfavourable impression in
many quarters, and the delay will be looked upon as a
violation of the Constitution. Some regrets are expressed
at the departure from the Article in the Constitution
which made it imperatiVe to call the Corps TAgislatif
together within six months of the period of its dissolution.
The Constitutionnel declares that all eyes are fixed
upon France, the first Catholic Power of Europe, to see
what course she will take with respect to the (Ecumenical
Council, and that the Imperial Government has already
arrived at a decision on ,the question. It has been
determined that the French Government will
maintain an attitude of complete abstention. The
Constitutionnel approves of this course, and says that
the relations between Rome and the Catholic Prince
have changed very much of late years. It is believed
that the example of France will be generally followed by
the other nations of Europe.
For some time past there has been a talk of Prince
Gortschakoff, and some of the journals have actually
narrated his movements in Paris. It turns out that he
has not been here at all, and has no present intention of
corning. The object of his journey was said to be a desire
to Ascertain the exact state of the Emperor's health,
and the disposition of the public mind in the French
capitnl. The truth is that he left Baden the day before
yesterday for Ouchy, where he is to continue a course of
treatrient for a tendency to gout from which he is
suffering.

The nberte pays a compliment to the ladies of Eng•
land, and calls attention to the Crown Princess of Prussia
presiding at some of the manceuvres at the camp of Stet-
ti I, and to the Duchess of Beaufort taking her husband's
place at the Badminton feast the other day.

Don Carlos has returned to Paris, and is staying at k
old apartments in the Rue Chauveau-Lagarde.

LANCASHIRE.

Mr. Morehead, who has been sent over by the
lemphis Chamber of Commerce to confer
with Lane !shire magnates on questions affecting
Vie cotton supply, has a new proposal for reviving
the trade of Manchester. lle suggests that the
surplus machinery should Ise sent to the South to
work the cotton there, or that 1 company should be
organised to import into the Southern States '250,000
Germans and Chinese, who would be equal to the
production, within two years, of an additional
million of bales in the South for importation to
Lancashire. The people of the South do not attempt
this enterprise simply because they have no money.