FRANCE.

Wellington Independent, Volume XXII, Issue 2590, 29 October 1867, Page 5

FRANCE.

Paris, September 10.

M. Moustier, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has issued a circular in regard to the Conference recently held at Salzburg. He states that the meeting of the sovereigns was merely one of condolence over the fate of the Archduke Maximilian. To be sure, there was a general interchange of views on the situation of European politics, but no alliance or combination was planned by the Emperors, as has been stated.

It is stated that M. Drouyn de Lhuys will soon re-enter the French cabinet. It is thought he will take M. Mous tier's place in the Foreign Oißoe.

The Emperor Napoleon has visited Lille, in order to be present at the feles held in (hat city in commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of its annexation to France. He was received with great enthusiasm, and made the following speech : —

" When, some years ago, I came for the first time to visit the Department of the Nord, everything smiled upon nvy wishes. I had just espoused the Empress, and I ma}' say I had also just wedded France before eight millions of witnesses. Order was restored, political passions were lulled to rest, and I foresaw for the country a new era of greatness and prosperity. At home the union existing among nil good citizens presaged the peaceful dawn of liberty ; abroad I saw our glorious fl»g protecting every cause of civilizing justice. During the lust li years many of my hopes have been realised find ureat progress Ins been accomplished. Dark spot*!, however, have darkened our horizon. But even as good fortune has not dazzled me, so tnuwwuit reverses will not) discourage me. ilow should [ he discouraged when 1 see from one- end of Prance to the other, the people greeting the .Empress and myself with acclamation, in which are unceasingly associated the name of our son. To-day T do not come here only to celebrate a glorious anniversary in the capital of ancient Flandi'rs. I also come to learn your wants, to heighten the courage of some, to confirm thi? confidence of all, and to .endeavor to increase the prosperity of this 'great department by still further developing its agriculture, manufactures, and commerce. You will aid me, gcnfK'meu, in this noble task; but you will not forget that the first condition of the prosperity of a nation like ours is to poSvSess the consciousness ot its own strength, and not allow itself to be depressed by imaginary fears, but to rely upon the wisdom and patriotism of the Government. The Empress, touched by the sentiments which you express, unites with me in thanking you for your warm and sympathetic welcome."

The Empevov Napoleon arrived at Amiens, on the 30th ult, where he was enthusiastically received, and where he made a few remarks to the people. He considered that the enthusiastic manner in which he had everywhere lately been received throughout France attested the patriotism of the people and their confidence in the government, lie alluded briefly to the Mexican question, and did not think that French honor had Deen famished or French prestige impaired by it. The late events in Germany, he said, had left France tranquil nnd sho would remain so. He was certain that the peace :>f Europe would nnl. be disturbed. In conclusion he expressed an earnest desire for the .rstablislnnent ol' more liberal institutions, wd wider and move <>cti v«*. trade with all the <?ourtfcries of the world, and this he assured liis enthusiastic -listeners he would do his utmost to promote.

Dr Louis .D6si>'<) VeVon, th<? celrbrated French publicist, died yesterday, sixty-nine years of age.

The Patrie says, in relation to the Anglo-French-American Telegraph Cable, that the preliminary- soundings were commenced four months ago and are complete. The cable will be laid from Brest to St. Pierre Miguolon, it having been ascertained that the bottom of the ocean along that line is favorable. From St. Pierre it will go along the coast of New Brunswick, and tho shores of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. A direct lino from New York to Brest would ofi'er many difficulties, owing to the tremendous depth of some parts of the ocean, where soundings have not been found. The immersion of the cable, now making in London, is to begin next May, and the steamship Great Eastern is to be employed to lay it. Ifc is hoped that a month will suffice for the work, und that in July, 1868, at latest, Franco and the European continent will be in direct telegraphic communication with the United States.

Evening,

Tho speech made by tho Grand Duke of Baden at the opening of the Diet at Carlsruhe, in which ho advocated alliance with the German Confederation, gives riae again to « feeling of uneasiness in political circles. Fears are entertained that recent political combinations will bo renewed, and that questions will arise which will again disturb the tranquility of Europe.