The Sun.
London, England, 1850-09-06 00:00:00

THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.

We have duly received the Paris journals of •yes-
terday.
They are principally occupied with the discussion
of three subjects of engrossing importance—the
second visit of the PRESIDENT t 9 the departments—
the opinion expressed by the Councils-General
throughout the provinces as to the revision of the
Constitution—and the recent funeral of the ex-King
LOWS PHILIPPE.
As to the progress of the PRINCE towards Cher-
bourg (where he is to remain three days instead of
two, as originally intended) everything " goes off"
in his favour admirably, and sometimes with a degree
of enthusiasm.
At Nanterre, the first place passed through after
leaving the capital, he was greeted by the National
Guards and population.
At Saint Germain the garrison was under arms,
and a regiment of dragoons was passed in review by
the PRESIDENT. The cries raised were loud and
cordial, " Vire Napoleon," " Vive le President."
At Triel the country, folks were collected together
in large numbers, and received the First Magistrate
favourably.
Meulon was reached at midday, and after passing
through numerous villages decorated in his honour
with triumphal arches, Louts NAPOLEON stopped
to take luncheon at a hamlet called Juzieres-la-ville,
in the country residence of M. BAROCHE, the Minister
of the Interior. Here the whole of the priests from
the neighbouring parishes came along the road with
the crucifixes and the banners of the Church displayed
to meet the PRESIDENT. He stopped to converse for
some time with the parish priests, by whom he ap-
pPared to be most enthusiastically received. Three
parish priests, the sub-prefect of Mantes, the Mayors
of Meulan and the neighbouring communes, and the
officers of the National Guard were present at break-
&st. Toe honours of her house were done by Madame
BAROCRE, lady of the Minister. The PRESIDENT re-
mained only 17 minutes at table, and left exactly at
two o'clock for Evreux. This latter place was reached,
as we were enabled to announce briefly yesterday, at
sir. o'clock on Tuesday evening.
Before proceeding further in our account, it may
be observed that from Meulan to Mantes the road
was lined with the national guard of the surrounding
country (the largest number of which came from
Limay), and that from St. Germain to Evreux the
only cries heard were those of " Vive le Presiden‘,"
" Vive Napoleon."
Having been received at Evreux-on his arrival with
the customary ceremonies, the Provisional Mayor
stepped forward to the door of the carriage, and pro-
nounced the following address :--
"Monsieur le President,—The administration and the
municipal council of Evreux are happy to offer you the
expres.lon of the sentiments of reep....ct and gratitude
with which their fellow-citizens aro animated towards
your person.
In givirg you the immense majority of their votes,
our population had formed a correct opinion cf the chief
from villein they asked the restoration of order and of
public confidence.
" You have realised our hopes, and we are sure that
you will continue to march in the path which will en-
sure the prosperity of France.
" On our side, we can give you the assurance that
our fellow-citizens, who have always proved their zeal
in defending the cause of order, would again be pro-
pared to offer you, if necessary, their co-operation, as
all good clams, all true friends of their country, ought
to de.

"Reckon consequently on us, Prince, as we count on
you. Vive le President! Viva Napoleon!"
The PRESIDENT made the following reply
Monsieur le Maire,—l am much moved by your
words, and by the assurances which you give me. They
do not earprise me, for I am aware of the excellent spirit
which animates the population of this department. Ido
not forget that at my election I rest ived here an im-
unnse majority of votes. I am happy t) witness the
pv:sent manifestation, and I thank you for it."
Shortly afterwards the cortege proceeded amidst
loud acclamations towards the hotel of the Prefecture,
the carriages passing under triumphal arches and
through a dense multitude.
In the carriage with the PRESIDENT were M.
BAROCLIE, the Minister of the Interior, and M.
GTJTOT, the Prefect of the Eure. In the second
carriage were GeLeral DE LA HITTE, Admiral Ro-
MAIN•DESFOSSES, .and 111. ROUIIER, the Ministers of
Foreign Affairs, Marine, and Justice. In the other
carriages were M. NIEUWERRERK, M. MOQUART,
Dr. CONNEAU, Commandant FLEURY, and the officers
of the PRESIDENT'S household.
As soon as the PRESIDENT arrived at the Prefec-
ture be received the authorities. When the clergy
came forward, M. OLIVIER, the Bishop of Evreux,
addressed him as folios s :
" Monsieur le President,—The mission of religion is
not only to turn men towards the blessings of eternity,
hut also to teach them how to properly use the blessings
given on earth. It applauds all that promises hero be-
low a tranquil and happy life—it calls down un prudent
Governments new grace and new illuminations ; it
takes interest in the conscience of nations—in the suc-
cess of great undertakings—in the maintenance of order
end peace ; it preaches up moderation in those in power
—charity in those who aro at the head of it—labour in
the working-classes—resignation amongst the poor—
and coLcord in all ranks of society.

It is the glory of your Government, Monsieur—it
is y our personal glory—to have placed all these interests
in honour; and in consequence France, in offering you
this homage as to the guardian of her repose, only per-
forms an act of gratitude, of which I am happy to be the
interpreter, in the name of the clergy end of the Catho-
lic believers of this fine department."
The PRESIDENT made the following reply :
" I am deeply_ touched with the manner in which
you regard my mission in this world, and in which you
consider my acts and my conduct since I have been called
to the office of President of the Republic by the votes of
the nation.

" My object in these journeys is to get acquainted
with the populations, tc place myself in direct commu-
nication with their real organs, and to learn thoroughly
their wishes and their interests. . . .

" Religion and family tics are, with authority and
order, the bases of all durable society, the constant, object
of my efforts is to Consolidate these essential elements Qf
the happiness and prosperity of the country.
" I am happy at meeting with the co-operation of all
the eminent men in the country, and with yours in par-
ticular; and I thank you for the assurances which you
give me in the name of your clergy, whose excellent
sentiments I fully appreciate."
Other addresses, such as one from the Rector of
the Academy, were presentzd and responded to, and
the reception having lasted some time, a grand dinner
was offered by the PRESIDENT to the authorities and
principal inhabitants. Amongst the guests were the
Duke DR BROGLIE, M. DE VATIMESNIL, and N.
LEFEVRE•DURUFLE' all representatives of the people.
The PRESIDENT did not remain long at table, feeling
somewhat indisposed. At ten o'clock a splendid
display of fireworks took place, and the public build-
ings were illuminated. The PRESIDENT was not well
enough to attend the ball given afterwards at the
Prefecture.

As to the opinion of the Councils-General in refer-
ence to the revision of the Constitution, one fourth of
them have already declared in favour f, and but few
against, the proposition. Upon this subject the Presse
has the following remarkable article :
" We do not deny that the Constitution may be im-
proved. That it ought necessarily to be revised is what
we have not to prejudge, and what the Legislative As-
sembly will have to decide in the third year of its ex-
istence by three successive deliberations, at a month's
distance from each other, by three-fourths of the majority
of votes. But what is certain is that all parties may de-
sire that revision, and that without being agreed as to
the opportuneness, may at once admit its necessity. The
Bonapartists desire it, because they hope for an empire
under the name of a presidentship for ten years or for
life. The Conservatives desire it, because they want two
chambers. The Legitimists desire it, because they desire
universal suffrage in two degrees. The Republicans de-
sire it, because they tee in the institution of the presi-
dentship at the summit of the Government a phantom of
royalty, a peril for democracy, an element of conflict,
a temptation to usurpation. We shall soon know if
the country also desires it, and, in that case, we de-
clare that it is not we who will throw any obstacle
in its way, for, after all, we are dependent on the
sovereignty of the people. It may, therefore, be
comprehended, that whilst energetically blaming ap-
peals to illegality, we can encourage and accept appeals
to public opinion. Yea, let France reflect and judge by
all the intelligences and all the consciences! She is sove-
reign, and far from contesting her right, we will defend
it alwrys against those who should desire to usurp or
destroy
it. We will beware of imprisoning that sove-
reignty in absolute forms, in rigorous definitions of at-
tributions. We admit the right of the councils-general,
councils of arrondissement, and municipal councils to
express their opinions. Wherever there is a mandate
given there is an authority. Wherever a voice is rai:ed
in the most humble commune of France, the Govern-
ment ought to have an ear to listen, and a conscience to
judge. It is by the religious respect for opinion that
free governments are founded, and that nations, con-
fidieg in the efficiency of moral force, break with con-
tempt arms and bru.al force. Let the couecilte general,
therefore, express themselves freely and sincerely. We
do not ask them far anything eke, for our part. If they
desire the revision of the Constitution, let tLern say so.
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they have not to reply to an appeal to
illegality, but to
an appeal to opinion." •

Marshal
SoULT, the Due de Dalmatia' is prevented
from taking part in the labours of the council-
general of his department, the Tarn, being confined
in his chateau of Soultberg by severe indisposition.
As to the demise and funeral of Louis PiiiLlPrE,
it is stated by the Assemblee Arationale, that M.
GUIZOT, M. DUCHATEL, and M. DumoN, Ministers
of the ex-KING on the breaking out of the revolution,
I ave left Paris for Claremont.
We read in the Pays :
•• N. 'niers will Hoc leave Baden before tl.e (i d cf
Sep.(mber. The celebrated representative has need of
repc se. We be!ieTe it is not true, as stated, that the

Duchess d'Orleana has addressed letters to M. Thiers
on the occasion of the death of Louis Philippe. It is not
intended, in fact, at this moment to assemble a political
council at Claremont. The presence of M. Thiers at
Claremont would then be without object, and it has not
been demanded. His sentiments of personal devoted-
ness to the Orleans family are well known, but Le be-
lieves that at present nothing is possible in France ex-
cept the presidency of the Prince Louis Napoleon, and
he is decided to give to his Government the most ener-
getic and wost constant support. On his farewell
visit to the Psesident of the Republic before leaving
Paris, M. Thiers stated to him that such was his deter-
mination, and he has so expressed himself in his con-
versations at Baden."
The following incident has been recounted in some
of the newspapers, as showing the disposition of the
army just now
Several soldiers of a battalion of artillery, which
arrived at Nantes a few days ago, on the way to St.
Male, created considerable sensation by parading
through the town and the race-course, bawling revo-
lutionary songs, and headed by another artillery-
man carrying a drawn sword. On the race-
course they continued to vociferate, and they drank
to excess. Several notorious Socialists fraternised'
with them, and excited them to abandon their duty.
The next day General GERARD passed the battalion in
review, and gave a severe lecture to the men who had
violated their duty. His speech appeared to produce
an excellent effect. Oa his d, wand, the man who
had carried the drawn sword, left the ranks, and was
taken into custody by the gendarmes. The soldiers
of the 1 lth regiment and of the 9th Hussars, in gar-
risen at Nantes, warmly disavowed all sympathy with
the artillerymen."
An interesting letter from Cherbourg, in the
Ordre, says :-
66 Ape, tweets, which were paid eight days ego 200 c.
for a week, are let at this moment for 50f. and 60r. a day.
Half at least of the strangers are lodged in the neigh-
bouring villages. If this avalanche of visitors continues,
a certain number will be obliged to bivouac, and make
up for the pleteure of three days' curiosity by three
nights in the open air. A letter of Lord Palmerston
announces officially to the Government that Vice-Admi-
ral Cochrane. accompanied by forty officers or turietien•
aries of the Royal Navy, will visit Cherbourg. A pro-
motion in the order cf the Legion of Honour Liss been
especially prepared for the rqusdron. Amongst the
crosses which will be distributed are four of the rank of
commander, destined for captains."
A solemn mars was offered up for the repose of the
soul of the ex-King Louis PDILIPPT at eleven o'clock
on Wednesday mornicg, in the chapel of the palace
of the Tuileries. General CHANGAIMIER assisted at
it, and amongst those present mere also observed
MM. GUJZOT, DUCHATEL, DUMON, and Jaya, who
had not been able to leave Paris in time to assist at
the obsequies of the deceased at Claremont.
The Bourse was agitated to-day, and a decline tor*
place in the price of Public Securifes without any rea-
sonable cause. The Five per Cents. opened at 97f., aid
closed at 96f. 45e ; the Three per Cents. closed at .68c;
Orleans Reilroad Shares, 776 f. 23c.; Rouen, 587 f. 50e ;
Havre, 2451.; Great Northern, 460 f. ; Avignon, 175 c.;
Vierzon, 350 f.; Basle, 120 f. ; Bordeaux, 385`. ; Paris
and Strasburg, 340 f. ; Tours sad Nantes, 245 f. ; the
new Roman Loan, 79.

BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE

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LONDON STOOK E %CHANCE, SErr. 5.
Boulogne and Amiens, 714 —Dutch Rhenish, 2N— Luxem-
bourg, 114— Northern of France 14%—Orleans and Bor-
deans, 234—Paris and Rouen, 231/2—Paris and Strasbou:g,
7%—Rouen and Havre, 9 —Sambre and Meuse, 2,g.