The progress of the session thus far in the French
Chambers does not augur well for the Ministers. An allied section have se- ceded from their side; the Opposition have found a standard of contention without any indecorous quarrel on the Regency question ; and the Presidency of the Chamber of Deputies is made the ques- tion that is, perhaps, to decide the existence of the Cabinet and M. GUIZOT'S continuance in office. Should the present danger blow over, it is to be remembered that this special session affords but little scope for party struggles : its battles will be renewed with fresh vigour in the ordinary session. But possibly M. Gurzor may then be himself in opposition. The event is beyond conjecture ; but it is at least certain that intrigue every day renders official life in France more perilous to reputation and irksome to patience.
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