The Sun.
London, England, 1866-05-04 00:00:00

FRANCE.

The following is the full text of the declaration
relative to the policy of the French Government,
made by M. Rouher in to-day's sitting of the Corps
Legialatif. M. Rouher said:— _

Gentlemen—The examination of the bill fixing
the annual contingent has appeared to some mem-
bers of this assembly to furnish a natural oppor-
tunity for discussing the affairs of Germany.

" The Government is convinced that it cannot
now accept this discussion without incurring much
serious inconvenience. But at a moment when
rumours of war prevail in Europe, and produce
the greatest anxiety in the public mind, the Govern-
ment is bound to declare to the Legislative Body
and the country the character of the policy which
it has followed, its present attitude towards the
German Powers, and particularly its position with
regard to Italy. I am about to fulfil this duty by a
declaration, the brevity of which will exclude
neither clearness nor precision. (Very good ! very
good!)
The policy followed by the Emperor's Govern-
ment, in the question of the Elbe Duchies, has been
constantly peaceful. While duly conscious of its
personal dignity, as of the regard due to the inde-
pendence and the legitimate susceptibilities of the
Powers with whom it entertained relations, it has
always from the commencement, as well as in the
phases of this question, at Copenhagen, at the
Conferences of London, Vienna, and Berlin, prof-
fered the counsels of wisdom and moderation. It
still continues with no less energy its efforts to pre-
serve the peace of Europefrom regrettable conflicts.
By what singular contradiction, in fact, would the
Government seek to develop public prosperity at
home and to mark the progress of international
solemnities, and at the same time remain in-
different abroad to the dangers that may arise from
the shock of rival passions ? (Very good ! very
good !)
" Our efforts for the maintenance of peace have
theretofore only been limited by the firm determina-
tion not to take any obligation" upon France—(fresh
expressions of approval from the House)—and to
maintain her liberty of action towards the Powers
concerned. In those questions which do not, after
all, affect either the honour, the dignity, or the
direct interests of our country, was it not the duty
of the Emperor's Government, after having loudly

proclaimed its pacific tendencies, to respect ano
practise the rules of loyal and sincere neutrality,
in
order to remain free in its resolutions in face of
complicated events. Further, it is determined wily
to make use of this liberty for the accomplishment
of a mission that will be easy to it—viz., that of
protecting the power, the security, and the great-
ness of France against every attack.
Particular duties were imposed upon us with
respect to a nation to which we are attached by
traditional sympathies and a recent confraternity
in arms. Italy may believe herself called upon to
intervene actively in the conflict that threatens to
arise between Prussia and Austria. Every nation
is the judge of its own interests; we do not pre-
tend to exercise any guardianship over Italy, which
is free in her resolutions, because she is alone
responsible for them. (Loud cheers.) But the
interest we feel towards her obliged us to come to a
categorical understanding with her ; thus, she is
aware, from our reiterated declarations, that equally
as we should highly disapprove any attack of Austria
upon her, we are perfectly decided to cast upon her
the risks and dangers of any attack she maY wake
upon Austria. (Prolonged cheers.)
"The declaration of the Government is therefore
.
summed up in three sentences—pacific policy, loyal
neutrality, complete liberty of action.
The Government feels confident that this line of
conduct, which maintains our complete independence,
which determines and circumscribes our respen6i
bilities without, is conformable to truth and justice,.
and upon this account deserves the approbation of
the Chamber and the country. (Prolonged ap-
plause.)
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LAW INTELLIGENCE—(This Day).

COURT OF EXC ti EQER.
Before Lord Chief Ju tice Erle, the Lord Chief Bari
Barons Martin and Bramwell, and Justices Arles an
Willes.)

THE CASE OF CHARLOTTE WINSOR. tlli
This being the day fixed for hearing the arguillen-u1,.61
support of the case of this unfortunate culprit, Wm' f
came formally before the Court on an assignment °OO
error on her behalf, the object of which was to relefue
the decision of the Court of Queen's Bench, "4
court was crowded to excess. The prisoner was Wag:d
up, and, as previously, placed under the witness-boa, s.
exhibited the usual stolid or indifferent expression whit
has marked her conduct throughout the whole of the
proceedings.
Mr. Folkara and Mr. Collins appeared for the Pris°ll,el.7
and the Solicitor-General and Mr. Ilannen for the
The counsel for the prisoner urged at great length, 'llO
with considerable ability, the grounds advanced wbeu the
case was before the Court of Queen's Bench against
conviction, which, he contended, was entirely against +.l, o
spirit of constitutional law.

The arguments are likely to occupy two days•

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Goulburn.)
IN RE THOMAS TOWEL
The bankrupt was a horse dealer, of Croft-house, liele./18-
.
bury, N. 8., and he now applied to pass his last exan'll3--
tion. The bankrupt did not surrender to his bankruPtl
which occurred four year,' ago, and he was proclaitaes
in acoordanco with the provisions of the act. ge has
since surrendered. The debts are £4,47G, and the tradess'
£l,lOO. An application was made to name the t
assignee, and it was contended that his Honour could
pass the bankrupt until another assignee was appoilltectll°
be
His Honour said that he could clearly not go int°
question, and the case was adjourned.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—This Dal'

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
RECKLESS RIDING AND ILL-USAGE OF A ITORSE.---Sa;
win Tunna, of 19, Brompton-crescent; Brompton, cl6and
1
was charged befcre Knox with cruelly beating a bcoraa
driving it to the common danger of persons in Covelltri-
street.
Hutton, 337 A, said that between five and six o'cloclt 11
previous evening he saw the defendant on horse-balo
-Windmill-street. The defendant was beating the 11°.rbs,
about the head with a whip and galloping it amongat,n'
people in Windmill-street and Coventry-street, and Pla
several of them in danger. He stopped the defendant, ando,
told him he must take him. to the station, and did 15°'014
coachman taking the horse home to the owner, Mr. Ca°{or
of Brompton, of whom the prisoner had borrowed
two hours. „trate,
The constable handed a loaded whip to the niag7h d
and said in answer to. Mr. Knox that the horse's head
several weales upon achlat
Daniel White, a coachman, said that seeing dal•e" t ld
riding backwards and forwards in Coventry-street, bete to
the constable that he did not think he was in a fit Stay of
ride a horse. Directly afterwards he saw the dddet,coo
strike the horse three times on the head, and the'ot
then jumped on the pavement, and when the def"
returned the constable took him into custody. hod 1°
Mr. Knox asked the defendant what right he -

ill-use a horse as he had done.
The defendant said he did not strike the horso °3
head.
The constable said the defendant had been drinking',l'-'l3 g
Mr. Knox said he would not go to the extent of 0E43
or .
the defendant to prison, but he should fine hilri '45
mouth.
RECKLESS DRIVING.—John Gellini, of 49, Little Geb°lle:g
street, Hampstead-road,was fined 285., or 14 days, f°l;:fie
drunk and driving a pony and chaise in Great Titema,-; be
street, Mr. Knox telling the defendant that a check Di,- the
put to persons driving in a reckless manner ab°,ll'
streets of London with aged and infirm persons el - chit'
dren about. i.er of
HORSE TORTURE George Presswell, a greengr% 110
28,•Bolsover-street, was charged by Mr. W. L43ce',-f
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Itl'-c3:00
with torturing a horse by working it while in ell
state. ho
Smith, officer of the society, proved seeing the og
with a large wound on its back, and the saddle P
into re
it, the horse being at length unfit for work. t
des"" eat
The defendant said he would have the horse facer
and left with the officer for that purpose, and on the° had
subsequently informing the magistrate that the horse
been destroyed,
Mr. Knox said that but for the fact that the deffilloo
had had the horse put out of its misery he W°ll(cs spo•spo•,
fined him £5. As it was he would have to pal' $ll
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