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London, England, 1867-12-05 00:00:00

party to give their unhesitating support to Mr.
DIRIAELr, and thus enabled him to carry the
measure so earnestly demanded and desired by
the country at large. Lord EUSTACE CECIL
evidently tried hard to make the best of it, and
trusted that the generous confidence resposed by the
Legislature in the great masses of our fellow-coun-
trymen would not be disappointed and deceived.
The Government have taken the wisest and most
effectual means to gain the support and confidence
of the country, and we feel convinced that the result
will more than justify their expectations and re-
ward their efforts. There is nothing to fear, and
all to hope from putting trust in the sound sense
and loyal spirit of the community ; and nothing can
be tore prejudicial to the true interests of the coun-
try than to keep on insinuating that there is danger
in giving more power to the people, and those who
know them best can the most fully rec.)gnise this

error.

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

PARIS, Wednesday Evening.

The Moniteur is filled with the reports of the
important discussions in the Chamber, and has no
miscellaneous news.
The accounts from Madrid state that the Arch-
duke Victor bad left that city for Andalusia and
Lisbon, but that he intended to return to Madrid.
During his stay he visited the mother of the Empress
of the French.

Monsigneui Corin Nar Bay, Armenian bishop,
member of the National Council of Armenians at
Constantinople, hats arrived in Paris from St.
Petersburgb, where he went in order to be present
at the marriage of the King of Greece. The bishop
enjoys considerable reputation as a poet and writer.
One of his brothers, a naturalised Frenchman, is
well known in the learned world by his polyglot
publications.
Public attention is concentrated upon the discus-
sion in the Legislative Body upon the subject of
Italy and the Pope. The speech of M. Jules Favre
of course excited great sensation ;. but the plain but
eloquent answer to his denunciations made yester-
day by Chesnelong has quite neutralised its effect.
M. Chesnelong said M. Favre had blamed the ex-
pedition to Rome, but he, on the contrary, thought
that the Government on interfering in support of
violated right, and in causing the word of France
to be respected, had inspired sentiments of the most
elevated character and those most dear to the coun-
try. (Applause.) After noticing the various phases
which had arisen in Italy, the orator said that if the
Pope were expelled from the Vatican, it would not
be Victor Emmanuel but Revolution which would
enter the Capitole. (Very good ; that is true.) Was
Pius the Ninth hostile to progress ? On the
contrary, were not his first acts on mounting the
throne the commencement of reforms and amnesty ?
If ever the Pope, driven from Rome, were forced
to seek a refuge in the world there would in our
country be an explosion of bitterness and grief
which would energetically prove the unanimity felt.
We ask that the Conference may assemble, not to
bring into question the temporal power of the Popo,
but to consecrate it and give it additional guaran-
tees. Should there be another international act, we
claim that it shall not in any way invalidate the
Convention of September. Should Europe refuse,
what we ask is that France should continue to as-
sume the care and the honour of protecting the
Papacy. In every respect the Government will do
its duty. We have the proof of it in the act
courageously accomplished by the Emperor,
which proves once more that the heart
of the Sovereign beats with that of France. (Very
good.) But we have also a duty to perform. The
Emperor in his speech expressed a wish to be aided
by our assistance and intelligence. The country
expects to see the faithful manifestation of our
thoughts. Let us respond to this desire and ex-
pectation of the Sovereign. Let us give to the
Government the strength which will be conferred
by our confidence. Let us confirm the sentiments
expressed in our address of 1866, and let us show
by our vote that in defending the Papacy the Em-
peror was right in relying upon the assistance, the
devotion, and the patriotism of the Legislative
Boly and the country. (Movement and applause.)
M. Jules Simon made some remarks upon the
attributes of the Pope, and said his Holiness was still
a King, he confessed, but a protected King.
M. Berryer—He is not a protected but a re-
spected Sovereign.
111. Jules Simon—The Pope is -only a Sovereign
at Rome upon the condition that France protects
him. (Murmurs.) M. Simon proceeded to say
that the protection of the Pope at Rome had cost
France very dearly. It had cost the blood of our
soldiers, our treasure, and the regret of defending a
cause which was not our own. When the expedi-
tion was decided upon the whole country trembled.
(Signs of dissent.) It was not strength which made
an army, it was not the number, it was not the
energy of the soldiers, it was not the Chassepot gun.
It was the idea, the heart of the soldier, knowing
that to him were entrusted the honour ani liberty
of Franco, We might with weak armoury oppose
in a national war the armies of Europe, but in a
war for the Pope the heart of France would not be
with us. (Various expressions of opinion.)
The Count de la Tour, after an argumentative
speech, expressed a hope that the Chamber would
by its vote say to Europe, "The sovereignty of the
Pope shall be preserved, because the interest of
Catholicism demands it, and France wills it." (Ap-
plause from several benches.)
M. Guerault contended that the independence of
the Pope was on the decline, and that a Sovereign
was in danger when he was supported by merce-
naries.

M. Millet—They are not mercenaries, but men
of faith, devotion, and heart. This insult will not
harm them, but do them honour.

Baron de Benoist protested against the unworthy
imputations which would make it appear that the
Catholics of France were the enemies of the princi-
ples upon which society rests. Did not the Catholics
everywhere give the example in private life of . sub-
mission to the laws and courage in the army ?
(Very good, very good.)
The discussion was adjourned until to-day.
M. Martial Begum, one of the few French sailors
remaining who took part in the battle of Trafalgar,
has just died at St. Malo, at the age of 92.
A significant incident has occurred indicative of
Prussian absolutism. The Duchy of Ilesse Darm-
stadt had given its adhesion to the Conference, but
M. Bismark sent an official communication, sug-
gesting that under the new organisation of Germany
such a step was out of character. The consequence
is that Hesse Darmstadt withdraws its approval of
the Conference, eats humble pie, and promises that
it will do everything that M. Bismark may require
in future.

GREAT MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT BRIGHTON.—
To-morrow the granlest musical festival over given in
Brighton will commence on tho occasion of the inaugura-

tiou of the Great Concert Hall, just completed, in this very
fashionable and favourite locality. It is given under the
most distinguished patronage, and the great maestro, Mr.
Benedict, conducts the whole of the musical arrangements,
an announcement quite sufficient to guarantee perfect
completeness in every department. To-morrow, at noon,

the festival in the Grand Hall will commence with
Mendelssohn's oratorio, "Elijah," and in the evening a
grand miscellaneous concert will take place. On Saturday
morning Mr. Benedict's "St. Cecilia" and Rossini's 'Srn-
bat Mater" will form the programme, and in the evening
Ilandel's oratorio, "Messiah," will conclude the great
musical entertainment. The principal vocalists engaged
aro Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Roso Hersee, and
Madame Rudersdorff, Miss Julia Elton, Madlle. Drasdil, and
Madame Sainton-Dolby ; Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Goo.
Porren, Mr. Lewis Thomas, and Mr. Santley. Pianoforte,
Madame Arsbella Goddard ; and violin, M. Sainton. The
orchestra and chorus include the most celebrated perfor-
mers from the Italian operas and leading choral societies of
London, and a new and magnificent grand organ has been
built expressly for the Hall by M. M. Bryceson, of London.
The whole of the special arrangements for the comfort of
the public has been confided to Mr. Nimmo, of London,
and in selecting such an experienced gentleman a wise
discretion has been exercised, as Mr. Nimmo is known in
the metropolis as ono of the most indefatigable and polite
public servants, and one whose arrangements invariably
give the greatest satisfaction. The Brighton Railway, we
should say, have made special arrangements for the pub-
lic on the occasion.