The Sun.
London, England, 1844-04-05 00:00:00

GREECE.

We learn from our Athens letter of the 21st ult.,
that King Otho had finally accepted the Constitution'
on the 16th, and was expected to take the (lath to ob-
serve it on the 24th. _ _

On the -lith,the day after our last account, his
Majesty had submitted to the National Assembly his
objections to several articles of the Constitution.
The follbwing is the King's note :
" I have examined with care the project of Consti-
tution, given me some days back by a deputation
from the 'Assembly. I hasten to submit to the Pre-
sident my observations, in order that they may he
communicated to the National Assembly. In order
to obviate Article 20 from being falsely interpreted, as
a limitation of the right of the Crown, I would pro-
pose-to modify it thus
" ' The executive power belongs to the King, who
exercises it by ..responsible Ministers, appointed by
him.

" I also propose to modify Article 21, so that the
relation of the different powers be expressed without
derogating from the independence of the tribunals.
"Instead of saying Justice emanates from the
King, andis administered by judges of his appoint-
ment,' I would say The judicial. power emanates
from-the King. It•is• administered by the tribunals;
sentences are executed in the name of the King.'
" Art. 23 declares that no ,Act- is' valid, unless
countersigned by a. Minister, .but declares, that in
case of a total change of Ministry, and of no Minis-
ter consenting to sign the ordonnance appointing new
Ministers, the signature of the new Prime Minister
suffices. I would propose, that there should be no
need of the King's ordonnance, dismissing old Minis-
ters and appointing new; being countersigned.
"'ln Article 25, the words which perionally en-
gage the :Greeks,' to be omitted, as limiting the
King's treaty-making power.
"In Article • 27, _relative to. the King's power to
appoint and revoke public servants, the word dis-
miss' to be added, and to be worded, The King ap-
points to' alt offices, except in cases otherwise pro-
vided by the law. ... •
"In Article 32, the Royal right of amnesty to be
added.

" Article 35 to be -modified scr as • that the civil list
may be fixed for at least ten.yeari.
"An addition. to .be made to the Royal oath, swear-
ing to .protect the deininant religion, to maintain the
Constitution, national independence, and integrity of
the territory. I "felpect the religious sentiment
which suggested to the Assembly the wish that the
heir to: the throne Should be 'of the Greek persua-
sion. I accept, all that I can do, this clause for my
descendants."

Slight alterations in Articles 47, 49, and 60.
"In Article 67, I propose to increase the salary
of the. Deputies to 1,200, drachmas the session, or
300 drachmas a month, if they sit for part of the
session. I also advise a diminution of the number of
Deputies.
" I also propose to fir the number of Senators at
21, in lieu of 27, as a *Minimum. The eldest, to the
number of one-half the House, to receive 6,000
drachmas a-year." Also additions proposed to the
category of Senators.
The King concluded by thanking the Assembly for
its devotion to the Queen and he desired some modi-
fication in the paragraiil; which contained the words,
"in case of minority, or absence of heirs."
He also called attention to " the great difficulty, if
not impossibility, of executing. to the letter the decree
relative to public empaiyes. By the rejection of so
many Greeks not included in its category, the judi-
cial service would be at once paralysed, so would the
consular," and would; besides other evils,' entail
expense.
After discussing these royal recommendations, the
Assembly rejected the amendments proposed relative
to the Senate, as well as the last observation relative
to public employ, but accepted most of the others.
They presented their decision to the King by a de-
putationi of which Canaris was the chief. The King
replied : .
" Mr. President,-;--I received the sketch of the con-
stitution which the .Assembly laid before me. I
transmitted to that -body the observations which I
thought proper to Make-on that sketch. Having this
day learned its final votes, relative to these observa-
tions, I hesitate not .an instant in receiving them,
after having alfilled my duty in disclosing whatever
I had sincerely deeined would' lead to the welfare of
the nation.
" I conclude with praying that God may bless
the Constitution of the State..

' • (Signed)
" Athens, 4' (16) March, /844."
The, preceding message being read in the Assembly,
a most lively enthusiasm succeeded the discontent
which was observable on the face of every Greek
during the previous three days. General Grivas and
General Griziotis left the Assembly and proceeded to
the King's Palace, followed by more than 4,000 citi-
zens. On their arrival there, Grivas and Griziotis
were foremost in crying " Long live the Constitu-
tion," while the people echoed them. The King and
the Queen being in. the balcony responded to those
acclamations most affectingly, after which they with-
drew amidst an universal joy.
The electOrallavn-consistmg of fifty-fire articles, is
now being discussed. Universal suffrage was adopted
the day !before yesterday. It is hoped that on Sun-
day next the King. will swear to the Constitution.
Tranquillity prevails throughout Greece. It appears
from provincial letters that the appointment of Sena-
tors for life has produced little impression.

" OTHO.