POSTSCRIPT.

SATTIRDAY.

The French Chambers were opened on Thursday, by the King in person. His Majesty left the Tuileries at one o'clock, in his carriage and pair, surrounded by a numerous staff of General Officers, Aides-de- camp, &c. The whole of the garrison of Paris was on foot ; one half in the streets, the other under arms in the barracks. Both sides of the Quay, and the Pont de la Concorde, by which the cortege passed, were flanked by troops of the Line and National Guards. His Majesty was saluted by repeated shouts of " Vive le Roi !" from the troops ; but any manifestation from the public was impossible, by reason of the distance at which they were from the cortege. At one spot, indeed, an attempt was made by some foolish or ill-disposed young men to insult the King, by setting up a loud laugh, and exclaiming, " Chantons la Marseil- laise!" but they met with no encouragement in this demonstration of had feeling, and they had sufficient prudence to refrain from carrying their invitation to each other into effect.

Most of the London papers yesterday published second editions con- taining a hastily-written translation of Louis Philippe's Speech, but without any details of the opening. We copy the following descrip- tion of the scene within the Chamber from Galignani's second edition of Thursday.

4' Up to nearly half-past twelve o'clock, there were very few Peers and Deputies in the Chamber ; but soon afterwards the Centre and Left of the Chamber, which on this occasion are appropriated to the Depu- ties, were nearly half filled, and towards one o'clock there were nearly three hundred Deputies. None of the Deputies on arriving seemed to excite much interest, until M. Thiers made his appearance, which was at about twenty minutes before one o'clock. He was very warmly greeted by a great number of Deputies ; but he appeared to be con- versing with none beyond the ordinary salutations of the day, and in a few minutes he left the Chamber, and did not return until shortly pre- vious to the arrival of the King. " At One o'clock, and whilst the noise of the conversation among the

Deputies and in the galleries was at its height, the arrival of the Queen was manoanced. The whole of the public, and the Peers and the De- puties, rose immediately ; and the rapid transition from the tumult of conversation to the silence of respect was very effective. In a second every voice was hushed, and every eye was directed to the Queen's box. " Shortly before one o'clock, M. Guizot entered the Chamber in his costume as a Minister, and proceeded to the space before the throne ; where he was warmly welcomed by several Peers, Deputies, and mem- bers of the Conseil d'Etat, who were standing or sitting there. A great number of Deputies also left their seats, and came down to M. Guizot, with whom they shook hands cordially, and conversed for a short time. The honourable Minister seemed to be much pleased with the recep- tion which he experienced, and looked exceedingly well. "Soon after the discharge of the guns had announced the departure of the King from the Tuileries, N. Guizot, who had left the Chamber, returned with the other Ministers, and the whole of them took their seats on the velvet-covered stools immediately under the throne. Mar- shal Soult, who looked well, though evidently broken a little since last session, took his seat on the right ; N. Guizot sat next to him ; and

after them, on the same side, were Admiral Duperre, N. Teste, and N. Cunin-Gridaine. The other four Ministers sat on the left of the throne.

Below tile Ministers, under the throne, were the Members of the Coun- cil of State ; and in front, on the cross benches, were Generals and grand dignitaries of state.

" At a quarter past one, the Usher stationed at the door by which the King enters announced his Majesty's approach ; and immediately

afterward, the two deputations who had received his Majesty on his arrival preceded him on his way to the throne. Baron Pasquier was, as usual, at the head of the deputation of the Peers. The Generals and other great officers of the Palace, who accompanied his Majesty, as- cended the stairs, and ranged themselves behind the throne.

" The King ascended the stairs of the platform on which the throne is placed, with a very firm step ; but when he had reached it he ap- peared to be under considerable emotion. Having taken his seat, with the Dukes d'Orleans and Nemours on his right hand, and the Dukes de Montpensier and d'Aumale on the left, a general shout of' Vive le Roi ! ' was set up. The King then rose, and coming forward, bowed to the Chamber. In doing this, he betrayed more emotion than on any former occasion ; but the loud and hearty shouts of Vive le Roi !' which fol- lowed, and in which the ladies joined, restored his Majesty to confi- dence. The reception which his Majesty met with appeared to surprise as well as delight him. There was something about it totally unlike the usual demonstrations of courtly ceremony. To describe in what visible points this reception differed from the last, would perhaps be difficult : everybody present, however, seemed to feel that on this occa- sion the general demonstration was sincere ; all judged of the sincerity of others by their own.

" His Majesty, having acknowledged the kind demonstrations of the Chamber and of the public, and resumed his scat, read the Speech.

" GENTLEMEN, PEERS AND DEM:TIES—I have fhlt the necessity of assem- bling you around me before the ordinary period for the convocation of the Chambers. The measures which the Enqieror of Austria, the Queen of Great &halm the King of Prussia, and the Emperor of Russia have taken in concert

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to regulate the relatio between the Sultan and the Pala of Egypt, have im- Fosed serious duties upon me. I have the dignity of our country at heart, as Well as its said), and its repose. In persevering in the moderate and con- ciliatory policy of which for ten yew s we have reaped the fruits, 1 have put France into a condition of timing any chalices which the course of events in the East might bring about. The extraordinary credits which have beets opened for tkis purpose will be immediately submitted to you : you will appreciate the mo- tives of them. 1 continue to hope that the peace of Europe will not be troubled : it is necessary to the common interest of Europe, to the happiness of all nations and to the progress of civilization. I count upon you to aid me in maintaining tt, as I would count upon you if the honour of France and the rank which she occupies among the nations should command us to make new efforts. " Peace is reihstablished in the North of Spain, and we should eongratulat ourselves upon the happy result. We should see with regret the evils o anarchy take the place of those of civil war. 1 feel the sincerest interest it Spans. May the stability of the throne of Isabella the Second, and the institu tious which should maintain it, preserve that noble country from the long an =happy trials of revolutions. "The satisfaction which we have demanded not having been obtained front the Argentine Republic, I have given orders that new forces should be added to the squadron charged to maintain in those seas respect for our rights aud protection for our interests. " In Africa, success has crowned many important expeditions in which the valour of our soldiers has signalized itself: two of my sons have shared their dangers. Efforts are still necessary to insure the safety and the prosperity of our establishments in Algeria. My Government will know bow to accomilish what we have undertaken.

" The cite of Boulogne has been the theatre of an insane attempt, which has only served- to bring out anew the devotion of the National Guard, of the Army, and of the population. Every ambition will fail before a monarchy founded upon and defended by the all-powerful force of the national will.

" The law of the budget will speedily be submitted to your examination. I have prescribed the severest economy in faxing the. ordinary expenses. Events have imposed extraordinary charges upon us : I feel assured that the public prosperity, restored its original'elastieity, will permit us to support them without affecting the state of our finances. Other measures will lie presented to you for works of public utility, for the interest of literature, and the free- dom of instruction.

"Gentlemen, I have never asked with more earnestness and confidence, your loyal coOperation. Their powerlessness has not discouraged anarchical pas- sions : under whatever form they present tliginselves, my Government will find in the existing laws and in the firm maintenanee of public liberty the necessary means to repress them. For myself, annul tire trials that Providence imposes upon use, I can but render thanks to that Divine Power for the protection with which it does not cease to cover me and my treadle ; anti prove to France, by a still more assiduous care of its intere,te and its happiness, the gratitude that I feel fer the sentiments of affection which it has manifested towards me in those cruel moments."

" At the portion of the Speech alluding to the Eastern question, several of the Deputies exclaimed, • C'est tres bien '; but there were no other demonstrations either of satisfaction or displeasure, moil the end, where his Majesty became deeply affected. The shouts of Vise le Roi ! ' were now loud and general, and they were accompanied by a clapping of hands, in which the ladies took part. " The applause !raving subsided, and the King having terminated his speech, a cry of Vive Ia Rehm!' was raised, and was most heartily responded to ; her Majesty bowing from her box, and his Majesty at the same time bowing in acknowledgment of this mark of affection for the Queen.

"'hue usual form of swearing the Deputies elected since the close of the last session then took place, and the opening of the present session was formally announced. After this. his Majesty and the Princes, fol- lowed by the Ministers, &re., left the Chamber, amid cries of • Ville le Roi !' aocl the sitting broke up.

" At two o'clock, the cortege returned to the Chlitean in the same order ; and, we are happy to add, not only without any interruption of the public peace, but with every demonstration of respect towards the King."

About 400 Deputies, out of the 459, have assembled in Paris. The members of the " Gauche" are said to have determined to support M. Odilion Barrot as a candidate for the Presidency ; and it is believed that this choice will be adopted generally by the Opposition. The Ministry intend to support N. Sauzet, who was President last session. It is expected that the preliminary proceedings of the Chamber will he shorter this year than usual, and that the election of President will take place without delay.