The New York herald., 1868-01-18
E RANCE
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE or THE HERALD.

Nhe Diplomatic Reception mt New Yesr-
somc OF tho Members Absent-Pence or
War, As You Like If-NnpOleOn's PrepHrn-
rIons-The Dundcrbcrg-Thc Legislature and
Prcss-German Policy In 1tniy-Petcr's
Pence-Marsiinl McMahon's Commando
Renic cnlsm-NapOIeOn aud Eugene ON the
PARIS, Jan. 8. 1903.
NE rumor that several Of the leading foreign repro
vsntaves were to the New Year reception at the
fuflecies In q manner confirmed. H. de Gotz, the
pfussn envoy, received the 31st Of December,
ana on New Year out Of the city Himself and SON
wss taken TO court In the imperial carriage, and no
nedc very friendly and pacific speech, to which tho
Hnperor answered In the same spirit. Els Majesty
ses With satisfaction the fact that tho relations
tstween himself and the King Of Prussia were Of the
yaos friendly nature but notice that slight discrep
tIncy exists the following facts and tho ipe-
: Hal dscourss-namely, that Prussia is increasing
hsr armament with almost frenzed haste and
Mat Franco is, according to the semi.oincial
press here. actively riding all her cannon; that
Transforming tho defences OF ell her stronghods and
maritime forts to resist the appliances OF war; that
VAassepo, rifes being manufactured with all tho
nasts possible, and that The credit of six millions
corded in 1867 for the remodeling OF and tho like
= being fast exhausted.
At Toulon tho arsensls being enlarged Anew fort
protects the Hyeres Islands The fortress OF Bares
completes the defences OF Beor. AT Havre new forti
Acations being erected and a! Brest the
Belonging TO the government, the Rochambcau included
HYe being tested IN the most thorough manner The
Rochambeau is you vii. remenber the floating for
sTess known to tho Dunderberg Her enormous ar
mament is to be tried, aud have believe viii
be pronounced Detective though, should be war
u tho spring, feel hat the Prussians will deem
hsr tho most fearful detective machine of ever
heard OF But she from tho United States and there
must be some fault found with her, else the Yankees
might become too vanglorous She will need some
aRerstions French touches to render her useful
% do not BIO surprised TO hear that she has failed to
gve entiro satisfaction q. tho trials she be sub.
Isoted to yet.
Having noticed the reasons why may accept the
pacific speeches Of the Emperor and ths Prussan Min
hter with mixed satisfaction, ! may state tina; the
psply made New Years by his Majesty the pleas
mt address OF tho Pard Nancio, who always speaks
Dor the foreign ministers. was as noa-commital
pmcns could be turned. No. tho distant refer
sncc TO anything whatever. hook whereupon TO hang
No slightest hope feara New Years speech In
Ssct in the most complete acceptance OF the term.
Tho members OF the Corps Legislatf not allowed
NE usual holiday week this They hard as
, discussing and Offering amendments to law Of which
hc passage Is forcgono conclusion, but
hero must bs tho appearance OF entire freedom
N tho NATTER that still considerable
may be expected. When this shall have terminated,
and the vote been made in THO affirmative OF course,
ihe members are TO have weeks ca.et. II was no.
Ncsd few days since that the official press hero
publishing articles calling upon the government
esal severely with those opposition papsrs which
Jared 10 express so openy their dissenments Those
better informed regards the motives which mpel the
raid official journals expected that something would
follow upon the pub catioas refor 10, aud 1t ap
pears that they right A great number of jour-
balsthe Steele the liberal organ and others of sim-
hr samp--hsve received orders appear before the
hw courts under charge OF having published other
sooors OF the meetags OF tho Chambers than those
allowed by the law If thoso accusations sustained
he opposition press viii be severely haudled, doubtless
- they have been unusually bold OF late.
The Italian Ministry has not as vet been organized,
pnd would exist but little hope of forming
Cabinet for Victor Emanuel, un,rainmel led
BY ali foreign influences and determined 10 accsds
popular desres in Italy, and 9, all risks settle the Roman
question. u Is assumed by those better informed
hat Italy recsives from The Germans the solemn
promises Of efficient aid should ebo 10 10 terminate
ker suspense by bold snd sira ghtorward move one
;ompoips France 10 q wllhdrawai from Rome or war
Be that as II may, there no doubling tbs fact that
wbcro leading parsonage will accept por olo in
ease others whom ne designatos will do the same,
me matter goes on, Italy being all at seS ko ship
sithout captain. Should the storm last much longer
her chances Of shpwres arc grca so that tho dsc9n
lsnt and anger Of tho people arc natural enough.
1he Pope meauwhlle soonslo have bat one care
Abe accumulation u rascre, 50 that hc may keep up
hc legion ho Is enrolling. From all Irrs OF he world,
but especially from Ireland, volunteers f3cS.
Ing TO Rome, aud ere long the "PonhT King Will
formidable force under his command and IN his my.
In France the clergy determined that their f0cSs
shall hand over tho Peters peuce without stot They
promise and threaten 10 that elect FAR hnve met
with great success In the Iaubourg -. G0rhaln,
amops the bigolted dncicnnc nocss tie priests hago
accomplished wonders many Of the old dowagers giy
hg thousands upon thousands 10 tho ''Sains Perez
When these inuniacent donations reach extrayagGn
sum an sutographc acknowledgement from pius *. j.
ihe more than sufficient reward bestowed uron tho
snobls minded" tho true daughters of the Church.
While working so bard for TIE ponco the clergy do not
however iose Egbt u tns determined osl.aucs they
hinx IL proper to make against female public instruc
non 10 France. Horror stricken at tho immoraitg OF
Sucn innovation, dspprng tho terrible consequence
10 ensue, the Achbishop address and eplscs
10 the faithful donolncng those who permit females
whom lhey have influence authority to attend
the public lectures aud Il Is needless t. ndd
That tey cite come fearful instances Of seduction
ruin following upoa tho introduction OF ma professors
Into families This course however, bas been abau.
doned hastily, rs tho secular journals a. IN the
most rreyerent manner call attention to tue fact that
misfortunes Of like nature resulted from tile Intimacy
In pops families OF good looking aDbes mentioned
lately an d. shat Marshal Mcsahon 70 30 relieved
from bis Algerian genersshp aud that be would famain
here 10 guperincnd the formation " new fcreo. This
xumor gave so much uneasinesa among commeIe al
slasses that tho Marshal was at once ordered back 70
Algeria and ho Is already route to his com
mand. or course he can DO rs aed when needed, and
his return will pacify the minds of the tmid II was
eha simplest thing that be should bo 8cnt back. II Is
shought here. however. that tho Marshal Duke win
have tha supreme command n tho spring aud that
Algeria VIII be provided with a less able governor.
almost tied by the fears of his subjects Every action
OF his scanrcd eagerly az though !. wes expected
he would spring oul upon sone ons His words aro
weighed, meanings tho furihest frota bis intentions per-
1aps attributed y all that bo says and ss tmc passes
ehs will hrd i imperative 10 hide from his own Thoughts,
20 much viii people mis- adge and raisroprcseni thefn,
that Ia II we are 10 believe the occal press which Ed i
necessary to contradict some something daily
wing relation 10 tho intentions or meanings Of his
1esly. who could not At present change bis cook
10 valet without exciting The alarm OF the Bo1Iso or
"a sssing tho rentes.
sh 'sssEted that Tho English government has ascer
beyond doubt the covert interi0rtnce Of R1a giR
aeV lei question. The CZaf's prefsntstlycs gvo
ans 9Fenlap agents. say the reports refer TO- and
money The revolutionary moxeme eut in iceland, Of
~'ncoui% ~ - a view TO the Advancement Of Russia
= ,ous a. Once England plunged into nli tho
~ Wy nu Internal war aud France engaged with
alacu.rNas ally, tho Czer will seize the oppafsuniw 10
frussa ~. v,i to "s.ck Man" whom have 50 oltor
nsko Va "a ia vi he'd to sel aside altogether. In TrAacs
po .s AZ n meet with material AID, but that ~
tae ha peopie b, ympstaize with them there can DO
81 aoub. Ths TIsl VI Iaaiaas while affecting 70 d.