The Sun.
London, England, 1861-03-25 00:00:00

TILE _FRENCH CRAMILERS.

The speech of M. Jules Favre in the Corps Legis-
latif on Thursday Was one of the most brilliant die.
plays ever made in that Chamber since the establish•
ment of the empire. His friends regard it as a
perfect model of parliamentary eloquence. Speak-
ing:of the Pope's restoration to the Papal throne
after the overthrow of the Roman Republic by the
French army under the command of the Marquis
d'Oudinot, he said,—

Pius IX., re-established on his throne, forgot that he was
Pope, and only recollected he was a Sovereign. If he had
not thenforgotten his encyclical he would not have consented
to return to Rome by causing bloodshed among the people.
The victory gained, those who led on the President of the
Republic to adopt that violent extremity against the design
of the Assembly raised shouts of triumph. But see how the
Almighty sports with men, the infatuated instruments of
their own passions. It was believed that the temporal sove-
reignty of the Papacy had been destroyed. It was for ever
destroyed ; for the day on which Pius IX. re-entered Rome,
thanks to foreign bayonets, he ceased to be a sovereign.
Authority can have no other basis but confidence, affection,
or fear. Woe to the government founded on the latter I
Brought back by our arms, could the Pope recover the
heart of his people ? He is merely maintained by the sword
of France ; withdraw it, and his throne will fall to pieces.
According as this sad experiment was prolonged, the Pope
was able to acquire the certainty that he was nothing, ex-
cept by the support of those who had brought him back,
and who were maintaining him in his States. The temporal
sovereignty was merely nominal. It had been buried in the
victorious folds of our flag. What have we done ? The Holy
See refuses us its gratitude ; and it is right. Europe is per-
haps rejoicing at our present embarrassment. France has
assumed the heairiest of responsibilities in bringing back to
Italy a form of government which ours has frequently con-
demned, together with all Europe, including even Austria.
M. Favre then passed a high eulogium on Victor
Emmanuel. Speaking of Garibaldi's success he
said :

It was not the material force of Garibaldi which over,
threw the Neapolitan Government. That monarchy fell
under contempt and unpopularity ; for—and it is a fact
unique in history—Garibaldi, after all his triumphs, pre-
sented himself at the gates of Naples, not as a dictator, but
as a tourist—(laughter)—and accompanied by only five
Mends. It was sufficient for him, in order to establish his
authority, to open the heart of Italy, and to inspire it with
the hope of nationality.

M. Favre then asked leave to address some words
of severe reproach to the Government for an act
which had afflicted all France, France, continued
M. Favre,—

Had said to Rome, " Endeavour to defend yourself and
to organise your army." That, in order to accomplish that
object the Pontifical Government should seek on every side
for mercenary soldiers ; that it followed in doing so the very
worst traditions of the Middle Ages, did not regard France.
FranCe was interested in letting her do so, but Rome asked
to be authorised to intrust that army to a French general,
to be authorised to increase its army with men levied on our
territory, and France authorised it. Why? There is,
nevertheless, a penalty imposed by the Code against any-
body who quits the country to serve a foreign Power.

M. Farre concluded by calling on the Chamber
not to act but by its vote to cause the cessation of
an action which is an oppression on the Italian
national will.

THE ADDRESS OF THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY AND THE EMPEROR'S REPLY.
At 2 o'clock on Saturday the Emperor re ceived
in the Throne Room the deputation of the Legisla-
tive Corps, with the Address in reply to his Ma-
jesty's Speech.
The Deputation was headed by the President and
the Bureau.
The Emperor, seated on the throne, had on his
right and left :—Prince Napoleon, Prince Lucien
Murat, and Prince Jeronle Murat. All the high
dignitaries of the Court were present.
The President of the Legislative Corps read; the
following Address :
Sire,—The Legislative Corps could not use for the first
time the new and important prerogatives due to the initia-
tive of your Majesty, without applauding the liberal and
provident idea which inspired them, and showing itself
proud and grateful for the confidence of which they are the
proof.
These concessions (libertes) develope the principles •f the
Constitution, appropriating in a wise progressive manner
its mechanism and action in the present state of society.
This Constitution, founded in presence of difficulties
which it had to surmount and of the work of pacification it
had to produce, has prepared and rendered possible the de-
velopments which it receives. We accept, with the resolu-
tion to turn it to the general benefit, the largest margin it
gives to our labours and to our responsibility. Witness of
our loyal efforts to make known the truth to the country,
as well as to yourself, public opinion will the more readily
sanction our decisions, and give additional strength to our
devotion to your person and to your dynasty; for nothing
can be added to our popularity which is not allied to your
Power.
In asking us to give an honest statement of our opinions
and sentiments, your Majesty facilitates the task by a gene-
ral and annual sketch of the affairs of the country.
The state of France shows us order everywhere main-
tained, the laws obeyed, religion respected, art and litera-
ture encouraged, instruction spread, the population loyal
and confident, and it is right to add that these benefits, the
work of your wisdom and the fruits of your reign, have in-
stalled quiet and a feeling of security in the public mind,
instead of anxiety and civil discord.
Sire, the Legislative Corps approves and shares your
noble solicitude for the interests of agriculture, of industry,
and of commerce, which are at the same time the field
where national activity and public prosperity find their de-
velopment.
We have willingly associated ourselves to measures the
object of which was to improve agriculture
Sire,—We learn with satisfaction that the budget will be
presented to us, balanced so that it will not be necessary to
have recourse to credit and new taxes.
The resources of France are inexhaustible, like her acti-
vity and her energy; but your policy, a careful guardian
of our finances, will make sure of reserves for the eventu-
alities of the future ; and we hope that circumstances will
not occur sufficiently imperious for credits extraordinary
and supplementary to modify in a visible manner the pro-
visions of the budget.
For the maintenance and consolidation of everything,
Sire, one superior and necessary condition is Peace.
Your Majesty has been the faithful interpreter of the
unanimous and profound sentiment of France by proclaim-
ing that your sincere desire is peace.
Under your reign, Sire, France can neither be provoking
nor timid.
This position does not hamper the action of the country
in any questions where her power and dignity are con-
cerned.
We hope that the new organisation of Algeria will re-
spond to the security and wants of the colony.
In Savoy and in the county of Nice you have pacifically,
and in virtue of a treaty sanctioned by the popular will,
restored to the Empire provinces which had long been
friendly, and are now irrevocably French.
In this circumstance you obeyed the necessities of terri-
torial defence, the natural consequence of a notable aggran-
disement of a neighbouring State ; and your policy, as firm
as it was prudent, has given satisfaction to France with
out infringing upon European right.
In Syria we have taken the initiative in a work of huma-
nity, and we accomplish it in virtue of en Luropeau man-