The Sun.
London, England, 1850-09-25 00:00:00

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FRANCE.

In the Constitutionnel M. Veron, the redacteur en
chef, gives the following account of his introduction
to M. Louis Napoleon Bonaparte :

" After the Revolution of February, my colleagues,
my friends, and myself had only one client—society.
It was to defend it that the Constitutionnel carried
on that rude war against anarchy and against So-
cialism ; supported the candidature of Louis Napoleon
Bonaparte, coincided in the message of the 31st Oc-
tober, and was the first to demand the revision of the
Constitution with a prolongation of power for the
actual President of the Republic. I had never seen
Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, before his arrival
in Paris as representative, when I received the follow-
ing letter

•` Sir,—Wishing toss e near me allthe distinguished
persons of my country, I naturally Mt a desire to
make your acquaintance. Now that a inuual friend
assures me that you would accept an invitation to a
friendly dinner, I eagerly avail myself of the oppor-
tunity of having some conversation with a man whom
I have often heard spoken of, etc.
(Signed) " Louis NAPOLEON B.'
This first interview was for me an obje. t of the
most lively curiosity, I will say almost of emotion.
The meeting was confidential ; I was certain not to
find in Prince Louis Napoleon one of those ardent
revolutionists, awakened by the coup de main of the
24th February, 1848, but the Prince had passed
several years in exile. He had studied ques-
tions of political economy ; he had followed
the labours of different Socialist schools ; he might
show himself to be an impatient reformer, an im-
prudent and dangerous utopist. I was §oon assured
on this point. • I think with the Constitutionnel,'
said the Prince to me, that society must be replaced
on eternal bases, that respect for the laws, for order,
property, and family ties must be revived in the hearts
of all, before important novations and great measures
of progress are thought of.' In the interviews at
various periods which I have had the honour, to have
with the Prince, be neither sought to seduce me by
the assured success of his cause, nor to attract me by
promises. His simple and natural words overcharged
neither his ideas nor his sentiments. He inspired con-
fidence because he neither sought to move you, nor
to lead you away. Thus even in his every-day rela•
tions the Frince showed an: impenetrable coldnes.,
without, however, ceasing to be kind. That safety of
discretion which he has for himself he has also for
others; his oldest friends declare that no one better
deserves to have a secret confided to him. With the
President of the Republic these solid qualities are
shown by a politeness always equal and always re-
served; in his manners and his serious phy-
siognomy, might be recognised a reflective mind
which isolates itself, and which sudden and
unexpected grandeurs had neither surprised nor
puffed up with pride. In politics, at the time of the
election of the 10th December, two new virtues were
invented—attitude and calm. It was said that Gene-
ral Cavaignac had the former, and Prince Louis Na-
poleon the latter. I have never seen General Cavaig-
nac iu his official receptions nor in the tribune, where
he obtained more than one success; I, therefore, cannot
judge of the merit of his attitude. As to Prince Louis
Napoleon, it is in him an equality of temper which no
external impression, no movement of soul appears able to
disturb. Calm is a statesmanlike quality which even his
enemies 'cannot refuse him. Without here completing
this portrait, which I have only sought to sketch by
way of document, I will confess that I feel confidence
in this elevated, serious, and resolute character.
When the Constitutionnel had to declare itself for one
of the candidates for the Presidency of the Republic,
I would not, however, follow the dictates of my per-
sonal feelings, and I more particularly consulted M.
Thiers on the subject. None of the articles which
supported the candidateship of the Prince were in-
serted until they had been read and approved of by
that eminent statesman."

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
BASINGSTOKE; RACES.—TUESDAY.
The Innkeepers' Plate of 3 soya. each, with 151 added,
for three yrs old, 7st; four yrs, Bst; five yrs, Bst 91b;
six yrs and aged, 9st 31b. Heats, about one mile and
a quarter.
Mr. Hayter's ch f Handsome Doe, 3 yrs, Est 41b... 1 1
Mr. Ca!fall's b m Francesca, 4 yrs, 7st 41b ... 2 3
Mr. Manning's b m Elopement, 5 yrs, 75t,131b 3 2
The Oakley stakes of 5 sow. each, with 25 added, for
three yrs old, 7st 41b; four yrs, Bst 71b; five yrs, 9st
21b; six yrs and aged, 9st 101 b. Mares and geldings
allowed 31b.. Heats, about a mile and a half.
Mr. Catfall's b c Blister, 3 yrs ••• .. 1 • bolt.
Mr. Stallard's b t Woodspite, 3 yrs 55t 111 b... 2 3 dr
Mr. Kimmin's c m Jessie, 4 yrs, 7st ... 3 2 3
Cipt. Delme's g m Rosewood, 3 yrs, Est Hl 4 4dr
Mr. Bruyere'sbm Fanny Hill, 5 yrr, 7st 131 b 5 5 2
Mr. Winche's b f Impression, 3 yrs, 55t 111 b 6 1 1
The Railway Plate of 2 sovs. each, and 101. added, for
three yrs old, to carry Bst ; 4 yrs, 9st ; 5 yrs, 9st
12Ib ; 6 yrs and aged, 104 41b. Heats, about ore
mile and a-half.
Mr. Ha) ter's o f Handsome Doe, 3 yrs, 5 t 71b 1 1
Mr. Cattail's c m England's Glory, aged, 7st 11b 2 2
Mr. J. Tubb's b m Francesca, 4 yrs, Est 21b