New-York tribune., 1867-09-02
FRANCE.
NAPoLEoN's NEW "REroRM."


The mountain has brought forth mouse.
What has been for week announced declaration OF
policy, possibly affirmation OF the 1ethof January
deerees in respect the press and public meetings. turns
out 10 be Of administration in respect to parish
roads The Emperor has addressed the following letter
to NJ. dc Layalette, the Minister OF the Inter1or:
"CAMP OF CHALOHs, Aug. Is.
MONSIEUR LIE MISrsTRE You are aware what import
attach 10 the prompt completion OF our means OF
communication consider them one OF the snrest ways
the number and good condition Of the roads are
OF the most certain gns OF the advanced state of the
have already given instructions TO the Minister OF
Public Works to the examination and prepare the
concession OF new lines of railway He WILL az the same
time, seek the of improving our canals ana ne
navigation OF our rivers, which are n9ding conn,9i , h
confined to this alone The Agricultural Commission has
demonstrated in evident manner that the
of complete network Of parish roads ~ an essential
condition of the prosperity OF the country anu OF tue
webeing OF those rural populations who nave ah"aS T
shown me so much devotion PIeOccupied Win inc
realization of ths project had instructed you 10 en
of measures which might permit OF our terhnatne M ;i
within years the network OF parish roads by the Triple
state Beside this desous of facilitating in the Of
the Communes, the means OF participating IN the eA-
Of special fund destined TO advance them the necessary
sums by means OF loans granted ut moderate rate anu
approve the note which you have addressed to me,
and the principle which serves 1t as basis But as be-
resolutions there several important questions TO e1
anime, and beg you TO prepare eompiete ana p,feise
partnre Of this labor But desire that in the invesg
10 the membcrs of those departmental assemblies with
whose patriotism and devotion am acquainted, and
whose concurrence know will not fail me
rely upon the enlightened zeal and the energetic ac
tvity which you have shown since placed you at the
head OF the Department the Interior rapidly bring
TO a termination this administrative investigation ana 70
which may insure the execution 0 the work the reailza
tion Of which have greatly at heart.
Hfoon, Monsieur e Mnistre, pray God TO have you
NJ dc Isvaiettc las published report dated the 10th
inst relative 10 the execution OF the measure proposed
the letter. aud ministerial decree covoking
the Municipal Councils during the first ten days In sep
roads The Minister has also addressed circular the
Projects concerning the application OF the decree
wARIIKE PREPARATIONS.
The Chassepot muskes coming in very fast, and
there are now enough store TO several divisions
but the men, especially in the line regiments, are very
imperfect in handling the weapon, and, In spite OF
the extensive drill to which they subjected they are
not likely learn its thoroughly for some time 70
sEe sSa this esV avn is "n additional chance for peace The
general feeling IN the army Is that II there be no war TINS
making armnc the modified national guard, which
old muzzeloading muskets new kind of knapsack has
been devised for them IL is Of canvas e regulars have
leather, very eapacious, and Is painted black
JgE CAMP AT cHALoNs
At the camp Of Chaohs several OF the suggestions OF
Cen Troehu in his book the French Army have been
carried out silence is riSluJ eni"itcu !" ''o '" w.
ing the maneuves and every battalion has 10 turn 10 DO
duty sharpshooters. The Prussan formation has also
been adopted but only as an experiment The intense
heat OF the weather had greatly nterfeted with Tie
mancuYeTs
THE EMPTROI's GUN.
denied positively that the Emperor has invented
new gun which "destroy whole battalion Tue
only invention In artillery is Light gun when IS
intended to supply TO every battalion OF infantry, p
which military men have no great opinion or
WHAT "FREEDoM TIE PRESS" MEANS II FRANCE.
The editors Of the Paris journals were sum
oned last week the Office Of the Procurer Imperial
and there received intimaton that they must not
discuss the Constitution" under pain OF being prose
cuted.
Mr. g. C. Herring OF NewYork, and Mr.. Chatwood, M
English manufacturer have had trial OF ther respective
safes for to be paid by the one whose safe
was first opened. The Englisman beaten. Owing,
saws IN, TiDtcss correspondent whose letter - long
apology for the English manufactiicr-to the better
worknen employed by Mr. Herring.