Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-02-18
FOREIGN NEWS.

from Tie Now 1Orh Sou1tncICbdi huteItoSis
FRANCE.
Paris adyces are TO the 29tl Of December,
inclusive-on which day the French Cham
be.s convened. The opening speech Of the
King, will be found below. The English
papers are indignant at that passage OF the
speech which evinces q determination to re-
tain their recent conquest in Africa. 1t will
be seen that the King announces his acceP-
tance of the English mediation in the ques-
ton with the United States; and thus we have
the official information Of the acceptance, by
both governments, on the same day-a happy
coincidence:
THE KINGS SPEECH.
OPENING OF THE SESSION OF THE CHAMBERS.
Chamber Of Deputies-Royai .Sittings.
At one O'Clock the king left the Tuilleres,
in his carriage, accompanied by their royal
highnesses the duke de Nemours and prince
de Joinville. His majcsty's carriage was es-
corted by a detachment Of the horse national
guard. The procession was headed by a
squadron Of the municipal guard, and fol-
lowed by several squadrons Of the Paris gar
rson. On his arrival at the chamber of dep
utes his majesty was received by a grand
deputaton Of twenty members The queen,
accompanied by the prncesses Adelaide,
Mary, and Clementine were in the royal gal
lery. On his mojestys entering the hall loud
cries of "Yiue le Roim were raised. The king
nfter saluting the assembly, delivered the fol-
lowing speech:-
"Gentlemen Of the House of Peers and of the
House Of Deputies:
"On beho'ding you again around me am
happy to have to congratulate myself and you
upon the situation of our country. Its pros
perity daily increases; its internal tranquility
seems to be henceforward sheltered against
an attack; and that tranquility ensures its |
power Without
"The measures which you adopted in the
last session have attained the object which
we proposed in concert; they have consolida-
ted public order and our institutions. ] have
been deeply touched with the sentiments
manifested by France toward my family and
myself, when, at moment of sorrowful re-
collection, Providence vouchsafed to preserve
a life for ever devoted to the service Of my
country.
San expedition undertaken for the secur- |,
~ of our African possessions has been con-
Quoted and accomplished suitably to the
honor Of France. have with emotion be-
held the eldest of my race share in the ia
tigue and peril Of our brave soldiers.
III have feason to congratulate myselfupon
the state Of our relations with the European
powers. Our intimate union with Great Brit.
ain daily draws closer, and every thing gives
me confidence that the peace which we enjoy
will not be disturbed II
"My government has continued to adopt,
on our Spanish frontier, the measures best
calculated to accomplish faithfully the clau-
ses Of the treaty Of the 2Sth Of April 1884, ;
most ardently wish for the internal pacifca-
ton of the Peninsula, and the consolidation
of the throne Of Queen Isabella III.
III regret that the treaty of the 4th of July,
1881, with the United States of America
should not have yet been completely carried
into execution. (.N'ait pas encors pu receroir
sa complete erecution.) The King of Great
Britain has offered both to me and the United
States his amicable mediation. have ac-
cepted it, and you will share in my desire
that this difference may terminate in man.
ner equally honorable to two great nations.
"The state Of the finances is satisfactory.
The public revenue increases by the sole ef-
feet of the general prosperity. The finance
laws will be presented in few days to the
Chamber of Deputies. L
'The laws which have been already pre-
sented or announced to you will also be sub
mitted to your ex0minat on, as well as those
which recent Legislation has reserved for
the deliberati ons of the present session.
81 hope, Gentlemen, that the moment is
come when France is to gather the fruit of
her prudence and courage. Enlightened by
the past, let us profit by an experience so
dearly acquired; let US apply ourselves to
calming minds. perfecting our laws, and pro-
tecting, by judicious measures, all the inter-
ests of nation which, after SO many storms,
a.. ,;,,,1,,ad xuorIH tka ,yhT
ample of noble moderation-.the only pledge
of durable success. The care Of its repose,
liberty, and grandeur is my first duty; its hap
piness will be my sweetest reward" H
On the King ceasing to speak, acclama-
tions were renewed. H
The Keeper Of the Seals, after receiving
his Majesty's orders, proclams the opening
Of the session, and announces that the Cham.
bers will assemble in their hall OIL the next
day.
Tn regard to the mediation, the Paris Mo-
niteur did not announce that it was on foot,
until the day before the meeting Of the cham
bers. The ministerial Moniteur du Com
merce (generally believed to be the organ of
M. Guizot) tells us that the said ship is the
Pantaloon Packet which left the coast OH the
26th, the day after Lord Granville proposed
the mediation of Great Britain, and the day III
before the French government accepted it.
We quote passage of the same PRINT Ii
awe already announced some time ago,
the offer of mediation rendered by the En-
glish cabinet. II it was not Immediately ac-
cepted we must infer that there were in do
plomatic forms points to be regulated be-
tween the two powers. Thus, France could