FRANCE.
Paris, February 1 : His Holiness has been afflicted with epileptic fits, and is not regarded as seriously ill. There has been a remarkable increase in the number of cases of smallpox within a few days. . Yesterday a sharp debate in the Corps Legislatif on the decree for temporarily admitting iron and cotton fabrics. On the vote being reached, the Government was sustained. Many American residents temporarily sojourning here have petitioned PostmasterGeneral Crcsswell, asking for the formation of new postal arrangements between the United States and France. February 2 : In the Corps Legislatif, the proposition that the Presi fents of the Chambers have a right to demand an armed force when necessary, to ensure freedom of deliberations, was debated. Jules Favre recalled the fact that a similar demand was made in the Chamber ten days before the coup d'etat of 1851, but was then rejected after an exciting debate. M. Grevis' proposition was defeated — 217 to 43. -
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Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXVI, Issue 3931, 29 March 1870, Page 3
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157FRANCE. Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXVI, Issue 3931, 29 March 1870, Page 3
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