The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-27
PARIS, LIST August, 1886.
The Elections in France The attempt to shoot Louis
Phiuippe-1he English Ministry, &c. &c.

PARIS, lS August, 1916.
The Elections in France The attempt to shoot Louis
Phiuippe-7he English Ministry, &c. &c.
Here We are in the midst of the row of gene
raj election, with the thermometer ranging from
80 to 100 degrees, unrelieved by refreshing
breese from the ocean. There is absolutely no.
thing said or thought Of in France at present,
cept the elections, and while to the French them
selves the occasion is the most exciting that is
possible, to all foreigners, we, without exception,
it is the most unutterably dull moment. The pre-
sent cabinet is charged with inertness with in
disposition to advance with the advancement of
the age with an obstinate resistance to all pro-
gress with too much complaisance to England,
of which the much talked of Prtchard indemnity
Is put forward as an example (; with systematic
abuse of patronage, by directing it to the corrup.
ton of the electors. Meanwhile, M. Guizot, in
his address to his constituents, recognizes the
duty of progress, and the ministerial candidates
generally make fair promises Of Amendments on
that score.
You will have seen by the journals, that an
insensate fool discharged pistol in the direction
of the balcony of the Tuilleries, in which the King
and his family stood, on the evening of the 10Th,
during the concert given in celebration Of the an
niversary of the revolution. So far has yet APP
peared the individual proves to be one OF those
seek to get out of the world with some kind OF
eclat. For the temperament Of Frenchmen,
strange as it may seem elsewhere, trial before
the Chamber ofPeers, a procession with military
parade TO the Place st. Jacques, and the solem-
mites of the guillotine, have wonderful attractions
Leconte complained bitterly that he was not
allowed a new suit Of clothes for the occasion.
The present affair is too stupid to produce much
sensation. 1t seems pretty clear that the unfortu
nate mailman had no intention of killing the
King or any one else, and that his main object
was notoriety. 1t is to be hoped that he will be
consigned for the remainder of his life to some
asylum.
The British ministry are for the present secure.
The intention is understood TO be to dissolve the
parliament in February, taking an advantage for
that purpose Of the first check which they shall
receive. The opinion, however, still prevails
very generally, that no long time will elapse before
the return of Sir Robert Peel to office. He will
be supported by section of the conservative
party, large portion OF the wings, the free trade
party, and probably even by portion of the
Irish party. What the public would desire to
would be strong sabine, iormed by the coalition
of Sir Robert Peel and Lord John Russell. Poll
teal etiquette, however, seems TO render this i'm
practicable Both could not be premiers, and
neither could yield to the other.
In this dull time, with Paris more empty than
we have known it TO be for several years, and
nothing stirring, matter Is wanting for cores
pondence of much length interest. / shall,
however, not omit mail.