14 OCTOBER 1837, Page 1

The French papers are almost entirely occupied with discussions, uninteresting

to foreigners, respecting the approaching elections. It seems to be expected that the Ministers will gain considerably by them.

According to the Moniteur, the first body of troops marched against Constantine on the 1st instant, from the camp at Medjez Hamar; and the remainder was to follow on the 2d. This is a direct contradiction of previous statements, that, owing to the formidable preparations of the Bey, and the prevalence of sickness in the French army, the expedition would be postponed.