Star.
London, England, 1829-12-17 00:00:00

FRENCH PAPERS.

Front the
.Caurrier Francais.
PARIS, Dec. 14.
A Meeting at Court is a curious thing when a change of Ministry
is anticipated. Nothing is more easy than the business of a
gcurtier when the wind blows steadily in one direction, and
nothing more difficult when it is unsettled. 'she to turn towards
the rising or setting sun? Towards MM. Polignse and Menthe',
or MM. Pannier and 31anignac? There are, moreover, divisions
in the Council, and the poor courtier knows not what to dot How
must he model his face in presence of a quarrelling Ministry? To
%mile on M. de Courvoisier may lose him the favour of M. de Pr.
lignite, and the Insignificant and machine-like smile of M. de Cha-
fuel might make hint be suspected by M. de Bournsmat. There is
only M. Guernon de Ranville, for whom nobody cares, or rather,
to whom every body attends, for he is the laughing stock of the'
Court, which visits ridiculousness with laughter wherever it is die-
covered. The portrait of Hampden has been placed under the care
of the Preventive Police, and is seizable if exhibited without per-
mission.

From the Constitutionnel.
PARIS, Dsc.l4.

The appearance of the Court yesterday was melancholy and se-
Tinos, and the resolution of the Council was looked for with impa-
tience. The Ministers said little, and their thoughts were sought
rather in their countenances than in their words. His Majesty
appeared somewhat recovered from his accident : be presided at
the Council. Among certain persons coup 47444 were spin men-
tioned ; others remarked that, in a few days, -this ridiculous farce
would be at an end. There was so much uncertainty that it was
impossible to tell whether smiles were to be reserved for the old
Ministers or bestowed on the new ones. Skilful Courtiers smiled
on both.
These who spoke of coups d'etat have forgotten the legal resist-
ance which has sprung up spontaneously in all places, and they
suppose that the citizens will allow themselves to be led away by
a few maniacs, who cry out that the Revolution is come, because a
conscientious and national Chamber wishes to introduce economy
and order into its finances, prevent sinecures, and restore to the
country what the Charter has given to it.
We do not fear coup d'etat for ourselves. France is young and
vigorous; but bas the faction of Absolutists and Sacristans the
same prospects? Dare they engage in contest with a country that
desires to remain tranquil, but which will re-assume all her activity
at the first sign of a counter-revolution?
It has been remarked, that it was at M. de Gannon Renville's
who was last week declared incapable by the unanimous voice of
the Council, and whose retirement seemed necessary to conciliate
public opinion, that the destinies of France were decided. It
seems, however, that the negotiations with M. Roy are broken of,
for the Quoits of yesterday evening attacked MM. Roy, Napier,
and Martignse, who were to form, it is said, a new Administra-
tion. From what party, then. will the Ministry obtain a majority,l
which, according to our informatiort, decreases every day, through
a desire of getting rid of them?
It is demonstrated by contemporary annals, that the coalitions
of Monarchs against France were for them the sources of ignominy,
and the abyss of misfortune, unless when provoked by the despair,
and by the spontaneous rust log to arms of their subjects. It was
the people, not the Cabinets, who obtained success for the two
coalitions which are remembered with regret by France, notwith-
standing her numerous victories. What would now happen to
Spain, should a handful of our troops rekindle in that country
the flame of liberty? Our soldiers would hardly reach Pam-
Friona or Bourgos, ere the report of their march would pene-
trate to Lisbon, and the throne of Miguel would tumble into
dust. Who dare also arm Italy against us--her former liberators,
whose glory and fortune she shared, and the toes of whose alliance
she regrets more than ever, since her fetters were riveted by the
Hely Alliance ? Over that country the dominion is no more than
•is that of the Sultan over that part of Europe which is temporarily
kept under his authority. The first gun fired on the other side of
the Alps would arouse at Pavia, Milan, and Mantua, 20,000 vete-
rans, who have followed our armies with honour, and would stir
up all Italtfrom one end to the other. Italy, instead of ersollytoi
arms to 11. de Metternich, enchains the political enemy olds*
Cabinet of Vienna. Before engaging in hostilities against Franco,
it must be labouring under the same disease as Ferdinand VII.
and Don Miguel. We may say as much of Sardinia and Sicily.
The most dangerous volcano which threatens the Court of Naples
is not that of Mount Vesuvius.

BUENOS AYRES, Sept. 19

INSTALLATION OF THE SENADO CONSULTIVO.
At half past 12 o'clock, on the 16th inst. the Governor, ac-
companied by the Ministers, and by the greater part of the mem-
bers of the Senate, who have accepted their appointments, pro-
ceeded to the sale destined for their sessions. Each senator made
oath to fulfil faithfully the duties confided in him. The Governor
then addressed the Senate, noticing the deplorable state of the
province, and that the first wish of the Government was to see it
again possessed of its legal institutions, and doubted not that the
honourable Senate would lend its patriotic aid to this sentiment.
The Senate then proceeded to elect its President, and Doe
Manuel H. Aguirre bad the majority of votes. General leant
Azeuenga was elected Vice-President, and occupied providosolly
the president's chair, the latter being absent Roos indisposidon.
The Minister of Government then spoke, stating that the object
in creating the Senado Consultivo was not only that the Govero-
meat might have the assistance of those citizens the most en-
lightened upon public matters, but also that the opinions and
terms of all parties might be represented; and reiterated the desire
of the Government for the speedy restitution of the institutions of
the province ; that it was left to the discretion of the honourable
Senate whether their sittings should be public: in that case they
could assemble in the House of Representatives.
A resolution of the Senate, dated Buenos Ayree, the 16th inst.
and signed Miguel Azcnenaga, V. P. Eduardo Labitte, Sec. states
that the sittings are to be private.
We have given a detail of the official documents, decrees, Ste.
which have been issued during the week. The state of the mousy.
market looks serious. If not alarming. It was rumoured that Onsets
had been done at NO dollars; but from inquiry we could not Sod
that any thing had been transacted in them at prices beyond our
quotation, except perhaps in small sums, but not suSelent to make
a price ; 100 no doubt has been asked. Upon the London Stock
Eschatrge, a price is not allowed to be quoted unkss 1,0001. stout
has been bought or sold ; at the same time many suss enaniase
done at prices very different from the actual quotation'
Various causes have been assigned for the panic in our inseheta
The refusal of several of the newly appointed senators to mar,
thus conveying an idea that the peace may be disturbed,—ommer-
ous exports of gold and silver, &c.,—all these causes may hot*
great effects. It should likewise be recollected that gold and
silver have now become a scarce commodity in Buenos Ayres;
selkts are scarce, and the least demand causes a gees! and sudden
rise. It bas been always an axiom amongst knowing jobbers, that
it is preci.ely the time to buy when things seem at the worst ; but
probably such doctrine will not hold good in this market,—it is too
private, too confined ; therefore the simile falls.
Some important measure have been adopted, with a view to the
increase of the revenue. An impost of one dollar per head is laid
upon all cattle introduced for the consumption of the city, sod 19 l
reels upon that fur the use of Saladeros. Hides of all dew*
tions to pay one dollar duty each ; tobacco and yerba of Parignapt
Corrientes, and Midtown,. 10 per cent ; snare, 20 per cent ;Ws ell
foreign manufacture, 9 dollars each ; and foreign salt S dollars per
fanega. These measures are to go into operation on the Ist of
October next.
Don Ramon Lures. in a note to the Minister, dated Buena.
Aires, sth kW. states that the salary allowed to him as Paslime
of the National Bank, viz. 6,000 dollars per annum, he shall disul-1
butt monthly, in equal parts to the Schools of headlands, and
to the Female Orphans' College.
1 be Minister, Don Tomas Guido, in reply to the above, states
that the Government highly appreciates the pogroms the of
Seabor Laura, in conferring so great a benefit upon establishments
so Important and interesting.
General Manuel G. Pinto has addressed a letter, dated the 4th
inst. to the Minister of War and the Maxine, mating, due
during the limited period for which be accepted the dim of. In.
specter General, be declines receiving any pay, and wishes k to be
appropriated for she benefit of the State.
A letter le reply to the above, from the Minister of War and
Marine. Den Manuel de Escalade, dMed the 10th hut. conveys