The speech of LOUIS PHILIPPE on opening the session of
the French Chambers is not more informing than such addresses usually are ; though the diction is neater, and the turn of sentiment more graceful. The King exults in the victories of his countrymen in Africa, and alludes to the services of his three sons in that quarter. He refers in general terms to the danger which once existed, of interruption to the amicable relations with England ; but reverts with cordiality to his friendly reception in England by Queen VICTORIA and the people. He glories in the continually increasing prosperity of France ; and announces that some "finan- cial measures" will be laid before the Parliament,—a comprehen- sive phrase, which may mean anything, and may be made to in- clude or not, as circumstances favour the project or otherwise, the expected conversion of the Five per Cent Stock. These and some other obvious matters make up the speech. The omissions are more instructive. There is no specific allusion to the right of search ; which will probably shift for itself, on the principle of "sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." There is no allusion 'whatever to a dotation for the Duc DE NEMOURS. The polite speech can scarcely provoke irritation : France is really more pros- perous than she was this time last year ; England also is more con- tented ; and altogether, the prospect of the future favours peace and quiet. The Opposition are said, too, to have adopted discreeter tactics. If so, the session may be a busy one, but, happily, less in- teresting for us.
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