The Sun.
London, England, 1842-07-06 00:00:00

SUMMARY OF NEWS

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Vtibitc eptitton.

" Who runs may read."

FOREIGN.
Amongst the leading articles of the Paris journals, which
are almost exclusively oa the approaching elections, we find
two of a nature to enable us to give extracts. The Debats,
in the course of an appeal to the electors, says :
" In a few days mere the discussion which is now carried on
in the journals will be submitted to the electors. It is an im-
portant moment, for every body is aware that electoral France
is on the point of giving a solemn judgment. A great ques-
tion is about to be decided—whether the Government of the
country shall continue to belong to the system of Conservatism
and progress, or be delivered up to that of disorder and adven-
ture. Will the approaching Climber strengthen the institu-
tions established in July, 1830, or will it let loose those pas-
sions which have so frequently disturbed them? Such is the
question which every elector who is friendly to his county
ought to put to himself seriously.
The Constitutionnel, M. Thier's organ, has the following:—
" Nobody desires to be considered Ministerial candidate. Can
any of our readers point out a person that is one? In the
three or four hundred circulars and professions of faith which
have been published, it would be difficult to find one which
says, lam anxious for the preservation of the Ministry, and
1 will vote for them.' If any writer should awkwardly let any
such phryses drop from his pen, he hastens to withdraw the un-
fortunate declaration, and to defend himself from all suspicion
of being a partisan of the Cabinet.

Marshal Soult, aho is residing at the Royal residence of
Meudon, has been slightly indisposed, arising from the fatigue
he underwent last Thursday, when the King made a round to
in-pect the progress of the fortifications. It had been gene-
rally reported that, from the state of his Majesty's legs, he was
unable to mount on horseback; but these rumours are contra-
dicted by the fact, that he was for several hours mounted, and
exhausted several of his suite by his lengthened inspection of
several forts. The Duke of Orleans visited the Gallant Mar-
shal on his Royal Highness's return from Metz.
The Phare des Pyrenees of the Ist instant, announces the
arrival of the two sons of Dan Francisco de Paula at Corunna,
coming from England. It was said they were to proceed to
Madrid.

A letter from Constantinople states that the three Powers,
Austria, England, and France, proposed using coercive mea-
sures to make the Porte keep the stipulations made to the
people of Lebanon ; but that Russia, and finally Prussia, though
consenting to remonstrate, and agreeing in the necessity of
having a Christian Governor, still objected to coercion. Not-
withstanding the objection of the two Powers, it is said that
the English and French squadrons will repair to Beyrout ; and
as the captive Sheiks have escaped, another insurrection may
take place in the Lebanon, unless the Porte yields.
he Gazette formally contradicts the announcement of the
Patriota, that a bargain had been concluded with the Bank of
San Fernando for an advance of 40,000,000 reals, at 12 per
cent. discount. It appears, however, that on the 27th a com-
pact was entered Into with that bank and other capitalists, for
an advance of 30,000,000 reals, at the aforesaid rate.

PARLIAMENTARY.
The Peers read the Tariff Bill a second time last night.
The Earl of Ripon moved the second reading ; the Earl of
Stanhope opposed it. Several Noble Lords, like the Marquis of
Clanricarde and Lord Monteagle, who declared that they would
vote for it, spoke against parts of it. Finally, on a division,
only four Noble Lords were found to say Not Content. Their
Lordships did no other business of importance.
The improper behaviour of Col. Dundas was the first thing
adverted to in the Commons. It is elsewhere noticed.

Mr. Cochrane announced his intention of attending Mr.
Roebuck's Committee, but of only answering such questions as
he pleases.
Mr. Hume's amendment to the Dean Forest Bill was lost
by 177 to 44, and the Report considered. It gives money to
the priesthood, and is therefore largely supported.
Lord Stanley, in a Committee, moved resolutions to grant
155,000/. to that renowned self-supporting colony, South Aus-
tralia. The Noble Lord announced at the same time that he
should propose in the Estimates a grant of 15,0001. to carry on
the current expenses of the Government. The resolutions
ere agreed to. _ .

The Mines and Collieries Bill was passed after a brief
debate, all the amendments opposed to the Bill having been
withdrawn, and then the House adjourned. riot having sat
on Monday night caused the loss of half last night, no busi-
ness having been on Monday night appointed for Tuceday.