The French Ministry appears to be in doubt as to
the course which it ought to adopt with the present Chambers. To dissolve the De- puties, seems hazardous ; while to reassemble them, in the present temper of parties, would be useless. There is also a division of opi- nion in regard to the comparative fitness of Prince POLIGNAC and M. de VILLELE 10 preside over the Cabinet in the present juncture • of affairs. The more violent among the Royalists support ITILLELE, who is understood to recommend an immediate dissolution; and it seems likely that his opinion will prevail. Prince POLIGNAC is ex- erting his influence in the various departments—superseding prefects, mayors, and returning officers. From all appearances, however, Re- publican principles gain force from day to day, and no Ministii will long be able to make head against them. The preparations for the crusade against Algiers appear to be nearly completed; and the scale on which they have been made would war- rant the conclusion that something decisive will be the result. The Dey, according to some accounts, has offered to make any conceesions in order to avert the storm that is ready to burst upon his dominions. Others, again, allege that he merely wishes, by the semblance of nego- tiation, to gain time to complete his preparations for defence, arid to waste the season most favourable for the emndition. Amongst various rumours, we find that the son of the Pacha of Egypt has anticipated his French allies, and conquered Tripoli ; and that two. English vessels, bound for Algiers with arms and ammunition, have been captured by the French blockading squadron.
