The Sun.
London, England, 1868-10-08 00:00:00

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS,

LTROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)
PARIS. WEDNESDAY, Octobert
Next to Spanish affairs, which are, however, relapsing
into the dull stage, the address of the King of Denmark
is the most prominent topic of the day. The remarks of
King Christian on the execution of the 6th Article of
the Treaty of Prague were certainly not exaggerated, nor
unnatural; for he could hardly pass over the most impor-
tant question of Danish foreign policy, and he could
scacerly express himself more guardedly than he did.
But the North German Gazette takes exception to
his Majesty's speech, and insists again on the
guarantees which must be given in respect of the
Germans who inhabit those portions of Schleswig which
may afterwards be given up. The journals here are angry
with the German paper. They declare that the precau-
tions which it mentions are merely a plea for delay in
the execution of the treaty. France has constituted her-
self the special guardian of the Treaty of Prague,
and this position is supported by most of the Paris
journals, and is not distasteful, I believe, to the people.
They do not like to see the prestige of their country pass
away all at once. Hence Prussia, though she does not
fulfil the Treaty of Prague, in so far as regards the giving
up of the portion of Schleswig allotted to Denmark, is
very cautious in her refusals. The talk of the North
German Gazette respecting guarantees and the like is a
specimen of this.

Various royal personages are suffering from bad health
just now. A letter from Brussels, in the Patric, says that
the King of the Belgians is indisposed at the Palace of
Laeken. He has grown very thin, and is lame in the right
foot ; his countenance also betrays his suffering state.
His illness is, however, kept secret, in order not to alarm
the public, and because it does not present any immediate
danger. On the other hand, the correspondent confirms
the improvement which has taken place in the condition of
the young prince. The colour is returning to his cheeks ;
he is recovering his appetite, and his digestive organs
work regularly. He is now driven out every day.
The condition of the Empress Charlotte is again the
subject of dispute. The same correspondent says the
virulence of the malady from which she suffers has been
greatly exaggerated. She passes her time in reading,
writing, and in excursions in the neighbourhood. It is
only on certain days that she refuses to get up and partake
of food.

The report that his Holiness the Pope had advised
Queen Isabella to abdicate in favour of Charles VII., is
unfounded.

The old topic of the evacuation of Rome by the Frencn
troops again gives signs of re-animation. It is said that
the Commander Barbolani, is about to set out from
Florence to Paris, charged with a mission relative to the
occupation.

The Grand Duchy of Baden is faithful to its patron in
all things. Prussia has adjourned its conscription for three
months ; Baden has immediately followed the example.
The termination of the works connected with the laying
of a submarine cable between Copenhagen and St. Peters-
burg is shortly expected. England will then have direct
telegraphic communication with Russia.

A curious letter of Napoleon I. to the Empress Marie
Louisa is published in the twenty-fifth volume of his
" Correspondence." It is as follows :—" Madame et elthre
amie, I have received a letter by which you inform me
that you have received the Arch-Chancellor whilst in bed.
My desire is that you do not receive anyone, whoever they
may be, whilst in bed. That is only allowed to those who
have passed their thirtieth year."

THE WEATHER TABLE.-THIS ,DAY.