The New York herald., 1869-03-05

terdiction opposed to the fusion OF the Grand Lux
emooarg line WITH the Eastern i,ne Of France Y sim
nomical interests Of Belgium and entirely Invested
OF political motives. This despatch was communi-
ters at the Tueres and 1t is said that contributed
TO dssipate the fear generally entertained Of CON-
phcation OF difficulties between the two govern
ments
Mr. Charles walewsk has returned to Paris with
the answer from Greece to the declaration OF the
Conference, TO which the Cabinet or that nation ad
heres 'n judicial point OF view" The note states
that the Zaims Ministry has assumed q heavy re-
sponsibilty accepting the decision. and adds that
discomfort is universal III Greece. but concludes with
the hope that Europe VIII be grateful for the efforts
made by the new Cabinet TO maintain peace.
Two outward and serious causes OF alarm have
thus been satisfactorily settled this week. but there
are internal troubles enough, immense agitation
cerning the elections, which excitement renders the
little disregard for proceedings in the chambers all
the more striking. IL is Us II orators ana not hold
forth at the Legislative Assembly; not the slightest
interest is taken in anything there carried on. M.
Olivier may polish or his phrases, nj. Rouher
put his skucap on In every possible fan
tastic attitude, the bell may ring loudly in
The speech OF NJ. de Maupas about Ministerial re-
sponsiDity, the tenor Of which ! recorded IN my
last, appears TO be the only exciting item or the ses-
sion The cause OF this Is IN the knowledge that
this chamber is doomed. The people want fesn
men-ony, viii the people have them? M. de Farcade
la Roquette is being yctmizcd by this uncertainty.
His ministerial position under present ctrcum.
stances Is peculiarly distressing. tie Is as
sailed by members Of the majority, who re-
quire all sorts of things nom his hands. They are
all dissatisfied, more or less, with their sabordinates
in tile different provinces and departments. The
gamekeepers are not imperial enough, or tile mayors
are not half Napoeonlc, or the schOomasers are
tending towards free-hnklng, and this is the time
to have in fresh patches OF devoled supporters. 1t
has this week been rumored that the Minister OF the
Interior cannot stand it-no one could-and that we
are 10 have a transfer.
Among the items which many think particularly
uncomfortable Is the declaration that Henri Roche
tort intends 70 come forward as candidate for the
Seine He Will announce his intention IL IS assured,
at a banquet which Is to be given at Brussels next
week, and his declaration is to be presented here by
ministerial officer. Should he at present venture
TO enter Paris he would be instantly arrested; but
should he be successful as candidate and nomi.
mated Deputy he could return 10 his good city most
triumphanty. the title OF member rendering his per-
son lnvolabe as far as the offence is concerned for
which he is under arrest The idea Of the Lanterne
at the Palas Bourbon is too rich an anticipation for
the French to despise Their love OF his wit does not
make their vote doubtful
1t is whispered that the Emperor has OF late been
more than usually preoccupied by the transition TO
be effected which VIII lead to that parliamentary
regime without which, he is well aware, his son can
the book which NJ. olivier win soon publish.
The new paper, lie IeNpte, by M. Duver-
ohs sp eeS by IN ues Va wns
was literary journal, and has been SUM
moned for treating political matters and social
economy. The printers who published 1t refused to
bring 1t out II ]. Wallis would not modify his views
and he has preferred giving 1t up entirely. A dra-
by next mall as Lent has brought with the season OF
pentence terrible afilicton, In the shape OF con-
certs. Rossns mass, TO be executed at the Italian
OPERA Is looked forward to with much mpatiencc.
Tile papers OF this morning announce that the In
habitants of the microscopic State OF Monaco are
Jubant. No more taxes All duties and custom
houses are suppressed; no fines for dogs, cats or
horses, windows or bachelors Happy Monagascons
Monaco, thou smallest OF European Powers, thou
wren OF the tribe OF plumed authorities, thou art
wise TO have invented this way to be heard OF, and
the time may not be far distant when 'Let US go to
Monacon win be on the lips Of ladies' and gentlemen
who yearly have lve pounds sterling TO pay for
powdered footman and scented poodle.