2 APRIL 1831, Page 10

The aspect of affairs on the Continent is more and

more war- like. France is prepared, or in rapid progress to preparation, for • any external danger by which it may be assailed, or which it may choose to anticipate by assailing. The Government has demanded a loan of four millions, but, as Ministers continue to affirm, only with a vi,yv to protective measures. There has been a great deal of discussion in the Chambers on the law for the suppression of ille- gal societies, which is supposed to be aimed at the celebrated So- ciety of "Aide toi." But we have been too strongly dosed this week with 'discussions at home to travel abroad for them.