The Sun.
London, England, 1844-12-27 00:00:00

SF!EECH•OF THE - KING OF THE
FREN CH.

We have received from our Path correspondent a
letter, dated Tuesday, five o'clock, communicating a
very full outline of the King of the French's Speech,
to be spoken at the opening of the Chambers this day,
and which we hasten to lay before our readers in full
confidence of its correctness :
" The King's Speech will commence with an ex-
pression of his Majesty's pleasure at again finding
himself surrounded by the representatives of the
people.

His Majesty will recal to mind that at the close

of the last session, in consequence of the instigation
of an enemy, Yanquished, but not put down, the

French possessions in Africa had been seriously
alarmed ; that France had, in this circumstance, given
proof of forbearance before she had recourse to hosti-
lities, but when commenced, victory promptly fol-
lowed the declaration of war ; and yet again his
Government so acted as to afford proof of his desire
to maintain peace.

The King will felicitate himself and his country
that the grave differences which had nearly arisen
between his own Government and that of Great
Britain had been smoothed away; thanks to the mo-
deration and goodwill felt by both Governments.

" His Majesty will refer to the generous hospi-
tality with which he was surrounded in England,
and to the gracious reception given to him by the
Queen of Great Britain. He will express his con-
gratulations, not only on his own account, but that of
his country, that he had been the object of the most
cordial and flattering attentions, as well upon the
part of the Sovereign of England as of the English
people ; and he will add his hope that these reciprocal
sentiments of esteem and friendship will contribute
to the maintenace of good relations between the two
countries, as well as to general peace, that great
blessing of humanity.
" The King will announce that the state of credit
in France is most prosperous, and that the budget
will present a surplus of receipts over expenses.
"That new projects of law relating to railway
will be submitted to the Chambers, while those pre-
viously submitted will be taken up and advanced.
" The King will express his pleasure at the mar-
riage of his son the Due d'Aumale with a Princess of
Naples, and declare his devotion and that of his sons
to the interests of France.

"The King will terminate with a general expres-
sion counting upon the loyal co-operation of the
Deputies and Peers of France."
Our correspondent adds that there will not, as he
has learned, be any particular reference to Spain or
to Greece.

lie further states that M. Billault, already famous
as the advocate of the Nantes slaveholders, will be
the mouthpiece of the Opposition, so far as relates to
tirades against England, about the right of search
and occupation of Otaheitie. M. Thiers, holding his
peace by virtue of the late French version of the
celebrated Lichfield House compact, in imitation of
which Lord Palmerston swallows his griefs adminis-
tered by M. Thiers, as he formerly did Mr. O'Connell's
outrages.

The Morning Chronicle received in Paris on Mon-
day rather surprised the public by its peculiar intl.,
macy with the tactics arranged in the camof the
Opposition, and which, no doubt, wer";, described upon
competent authority.—Herald "oi yesterday.

IMPORTANT• NEWS FROM PERU.

BOMB:.RDMENT OF THE GOVERNOR'S
TJOUS E BY A BRITISH MAN-OF-WAR.
LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY NIGIIT.
A ♦essel from South America, bound to Liverpool
has put into the Cove of Cork, where she is detained
by the prevailing easterly winds. Letters have been
forwarded on to the owners here, representing that an
outrage had been committed on the British Consul
resident at Arica, and that the authorities of the town
were the parties; the outrage is mentioned as being of
the grossest description. The British squadron en-
gaged in the blockade of Islay had information of the
outrage communicated by Mr. Wilson, the insulted
Consul, and her Majesty's ship Talbot was imme-
diately dispatched to Arica. It is said that water was
refused this vessel. Our Peruvian Minister, Mr.
Adams,happened to be on board the Talbot, and con-
siderea..:lnes*nnmstanees of the case so flagrant as to
demand an immediate apology, which was required in
the name of the British Government by the com-
mander of the Talbot. The apology being refused,
the Talbot opened fire on the Governor's residence ;
several shells were thrown in, and this was repre-
sented as being only a beginning, and that the town
would be bombarded. This prompt mode of dealing
brought the authorities to better behaviour—an ample
apology was given, and tranquillity at once restored.
It is not mentioned whether any persons were killed
by the :shells thrown from the Talbot. All the
English residents at Arica were well looked after and
taken on board previous to opening fire ; but when
matters were settled they went on shore again.