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of separation is come, what regards does it cast on the past
—with what sentiments will it look to the future? This
high assembly has, undoubtedly, done but little, according
to the views of a great number of persons, who, animated
with a noble enthusiasm, overleaping the limits of the
existing law, would desire to obey only the inspirations
of their own heart, and unjustly consider the Diet as an
individuality, to which they attribute not only sen-
timents and sympathies like their own, but still more, an
entire liberty of will. The Diet has, however, performed
much, if the real and not imaginary sphere of its possible
action be borne in mind, and if it be admitted in all confi-
dence, that it will find submission and support where it may
demand it, and a friendly and confederal attention where
it has interceded in a pressing manner for the benefit
of .a great number of unfortunate men, and for the pa
cification of the whole country. The horizon at present is
far from being free from these clouds which are the precur-
sors of a tempest; the waves that havebeen lashed into fury
by the storm of passions which has burst over the Con
federation, are not yet calmed down. However, the salu-
tary influence of time has contributed, in the short in-
terval during which the Diet has been sitting, to diminish
men's anxieties ; it will still continue to exercise its in-
fluence, if the authorities and citizens are animated with
the firm determination energetically to oppose all vio-
lence directed against legal order, and if the hearts of
the confederated bodies show an inclination to alleviate
as much as possible the disquieting condition of so many
wretched men. If, as is my firm opinion, the members
of this high assembly, composed of influential magistrates
of all the cantons, share in this conviction, and separate with
the intention of using every exertion for the purposes I have
just stated, I can then venture to hope that the most dange-
rous crisis is past, and that at the opening of the ordinary-
Diet we shall be able to regard the future with greater se-
curity. Thanking you, gentlemen, for the indulgence with
which you have greeted my entrance on tile eminent func-
tions with tv hich my fellow-citizens have invested me, I now
declare the Diet to 'be prorogued indefintely."

We have intelligence from Lisbon to the 20th inst.
by the Peninsular mail. On the previous day the
business of the Cortes was brought to a termination.
The Bill for the establishment of Savings' Banks, and
several other new laws, had received the royal assent
The reports of the Special Committees relative to the
finances had been presented to the Chamber of Deputies,
and are entirely in favour of the Ministerial plans.
Meetings had been held in different places, preparatory
to a general election, which is to take place in May.
On Sunday, the 20th, the QUEEN in person closed
the Cortes with the usual ceremonies. All the Foreign
Ministers were present. The following is her Majesty's

speech :
" Noble Peers and Senhors, Representatives of the Portu-
guese nation—At the close of the present session, the last of
this Legislature, it gratifies me to give you a public testimo-
nial of your title to my entire confidence and that of the
nation.

" The many and important measures which you have ap-
proved of, for the maintenance of liberal institutions, of peace,
and of order, and those which you have adopted for the
organisation of the finances, and for the rendering available
of divers fountains of public wealth, will be a living evidence
of your devotion to the Thione, and of your solicitude for
liberty and the happiness of the people which Divine Provi-
dence has committed to my care.
" Although the labours of Parliament are at an end, it is
still your incumbent duty to instruct the people to fulfil its
duties, and to obey the laws. I confide in your patriotism
and fidelity.
"I thank the Chambers for the supplies which they have
voted, to enable my ministry to meet the expenses of the
State; and also for the dotation of my much-loved children,
the Prince Dom Pedro and the Infant Dom Luis Filippo.
I have the satisfaction to- assure you of the perfect tran-
quillity which reigns throughout the kingdom and Ultramar
possessions." The session is closed.

Madrid journals of the 20th instant have been re-
ceived. On the 19th the Chamber of Deputies was en-
gaged in discussion on the supplies for the Finance De-
partment, when, in answer to a question from Senor
LLORENTE, relative to the large expense of the coast
guards, the Minister of Finances said great services had
been rendered by that body and the Carabineros in pre-
venting smuggling. Not fewer than 94 feluccas,
laden with contraband goods, had been cap-
tured by them since February, on the coast of
Huelva and Motrit. With regard to any alteration in
the tariff, he observed, that considering the state of the
manufactures, and the serious interests connected with
them, he ha I refrained from submitting any reforms to
the appreciation of the Cortes during the present session.
The question, however, had been under consideration,
and would be brought forward at some future period.
The Three per Cents. closed at 351 at 60 days ; the
Five per Cents at 251:at 60 days ; the Debt with-
out interest at 8i at 60 days.

Most of the P,ris Opposition journals contain articles
on the affairs of Greece, to which a brief discussion in
the Chamber of Deputies on Friday had given rise. On
the motion that the sum of 527,241 f. be granted for
paying the half-year's interest on the Greek Loan, M.
DUVERGIER DE HAURANNE called the attention of the
Government to some remarks injurious to France, which
bad been made in the British Parliament by Mr. Coca
RARE,. and which Sir ROBERT PEEL seemed rather to
approve of than condemn. "At the commencement of
the session," said the speaker, "according to the speech
from the Throne, and the derhrations of the Ministry,
Greece was the country where the entente cordiale
was flourishing most vigorously, yet, two months
after, the Mevrocordato Ministry was overturned,
and the head of the new Cabinet was an illustrious di-
plomatist well known for his friendly inclinations to-
wards France. From that moment the hotel of the
English Minister at Athens became a hotbed of opposi-
tion against French influence. It is well known that
England rarely disavowed her agents, but the Chamber
must hear how the conduct of French agents was spoken
of in other countries. In a late sitting of the House of
Commons, Mr. COCHRANE, in demanding explanations
from the English Ministry relative to the policy followed
with respect to England, had alleged that the conduct of
M. PISCA.TORY, the French Minister at Athens, was dis-
graceful and degrading. Sir ROBERT PEEL, in place of
sharply reprehending this improper language, contented
himself with replying that it was not within the bounds
of propriety to remark on the conduct of a foreign
agent. Everybody knew what he meant. Under these
circumstances he had to ask the Ministry if it had con-
sidered the proceedings of the English Cabinet as being
in conformity with the sentiments of reciprocity and good
feeling which it had asserted were existing between
France and Eegland ; he had, in particular, to demand
whether the Government was disposed to afford support
and strength to the French Minister in Greece ? The
question, in fact, was to ascertain whether the influence
of France in Greece osght to be lost, as undoubtedly
must be the case ii the present state of things was to be
maintained." M. DUCHATEL, the Minister of the Inte-
rior, in the absence of M. GurzoT, said—" The French
Minister at the Court of Athens had done nothing but
conform to the views of the Cabinet, which gave its
complete approbation to M. PISCATORY for his conduct
during the changes of Ministry alluded to ; and he
was happy to declare this publicly before the Chamber.
As to the future, he had to state that the Government
would steadily pursue the same course as it had
adopted during the time that had elapsed. It would
not renounce in any way its influence in Greece, or re-
!sign the part which it was its duty to fulfil. This was
all that the Hon. Deputy could expect him to say, for
nobody could suppose that he would proceed to discuss
the conduct of a foreign Government, or enter into any
explanations relative to words pronounced in a foreign
Parliament, not possessing any official character. If he
had not entered into any remarks on the conduct of the
English agent at Athens, it was because such observations
appeared to him inopportune. The essential point was,
that the French agent in Athens had defended the policy
of France with respect to Greece." After some further
conversation on the subject, the grant was agreed to by
a majority of 248 to 4. On Saturday M. ALLARD
presented the report of the Committee on the Bill for
arming the fortifications of Paris, and recommending a
grant of 17,000,000 f. for that purpose. M. TRIERS gave
notice that on Friday next he would put some questions
to the Government relative to the Jesuits. We may
therefore look forward to an ints resting discussion, as
besides M. Mutts, M. DUPIN will probably speak, and
open all his wrath upon this intriguing sect. M. TRIERS
and his party have judged it expedient not to wait for
the discussion of the Church estimates to bring the sub-
ject before the public, asd are therefore resolved to
have a special debate upon the encroachments of the
clergy.

M. GUIZOT is much better, and on Saturday had an
interview with the KING. The Revue de Paris says:—
" The health of the Minister for Foreign Affairs is not so
encouraging as the organs of the Cabinet proclaim. M.
Guizot, we are happy to announce, is not dangerously
ill, but his recent indisposition has had sufficiently serious
consequences to make him feel the necessity of repose.
Should he not proceed to Vichy, as we were told, he will
certainly repair to his estate at Val de Rocher.
We have even been assured that he would not appear
in the Chamber before bis departure. His intimate friends
and family advise him to take advantage of his situation to
resign his
condescension You towards your party in yielding to the en-
treaties of the deputies of the Lemardelay meeting; now, you
owe it to those who love you not to compromise your health
any longer in the service of a cause which may be said to be
almost desperate.' "
The Funds fell on Saturday, . owing to a rumour on.
the Bourse that M. GulzoT had obtained from the KING
loave of absence for two months.
THE BOURSE SATURDAY. APRIL 26.

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Price. Price. Price. Price.
French Five per Cents. •• 119 35 .. 119 4i .. 119 15 .. 119 20
Fours..•••••••• •• •• 108 50 108 50 .. 108 50 .. 108 50
Three per Cents .• •• 8 75 .. 85 65 •• 8) 60 .. 85 60
Loan .......••.• •• 86 35 .. 86 35 81 35 .. 86 35
Bank of France . 3260 —3260 ••3260 ..3260
Gouin Bank. 1,0001 Shares• • 1107 50 . • 1107 5) • .1107 53 ..1107 50
Belgian Bank.:... 635 •• •. 635 .. 635 •• 635 .. 635
Belgian Fives, 'B4O 103 .. 103 4 • . 103 .. 103 M
1842 195% .. 10534 .. 135% .. 105%
Four-and-a-Half 101% .. 101% •• 101% 101%
Two-and-a-Salt 62 15 .. 62 20 62 10 62 20
Spanish Passive
Neapolitan.. -
Roman ....... .
RAILWAY SHARES.
atOtrUilin m....... 1090 • ~1090 ',I'M —lO9O
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