A new act of' decision has tilibwn that the British
Government is not disposed isposed to let Jersey be the residence of conspirators against the Emperor of the French. It will be remembered that certain persons signed a protest against the suppression of the French journal L Somme, and the expulsion of its proprietor, editor, and printer. The local rulers of the island have obtained the sanction of the Queen's Government to expel the signataries of that protest from Jersey. We do not know whither the refugees have gone; we suppose they will come over to this country, to take their chance of any difficulties that may practically obstruct their ex- tradition. M. Victor Hugo, it is said, intends to remain in Guern- sey, braving the power of the British Government to lay its hands upon him. If the Ultra-Republican refugees push their licence too far, they may find that the Crown possesses power sufficient to protect the country against the misconduct of those who ought to observe its laws and to respect its policy while they enjoy its pro- tection. The most that refractory persons of this order can do, is to create such an opinion in this country as would facilitate the revival of a wholesale Alien Act, and perhaps occasion inconve- nience for foreign refugees who do not share their misbehaviour.
