Advices from Paris to Friday evening describe a scene of
extraordinary excitement in the Assembly, caused by the receipt of the subjoined detter from Louis Napoleon. " London, June 14.
"Monsieur le President—I was about to set off in order to appear at my post, when I learnt that my election had been made the pretext for disorders and dis- astrous errors. I repudiate all the suspicions of which I have been the object; for I seek not for power. If the people impose duties on me, I shall know how to fulfil them; • but I disavow all those who have made use of my name to excite disturbance. The name which I bear is above all a symbol of order, of nation- ality, of glory; and, rather than be the subject of disorder and of anarchy, I should prefer remaining in exile. I send you enclosed a copy of the letter of thanks which I have addressed to all the electors who have given me their votes. Have the goodness, M. le President, to communicate this letter to my colleagues; and receive, &c. Loins NAPOLEON BONAPARTE."
The passage which we mark by Italic excited quite a furor throughout the Assembly. General Cavaignac said that his indignation was inde- scribable. M. Thouret saw a direot appeal to revolt. M. Jules Fevre exclaimed, that the Minister of Justice should deal with its author. Numbers of Deputies contended for place in the tribune to vent their anger. The President at last suggested, that perhaps too much had been made of the letter, and advised adjournment till next day; but General Thomas said, if his information were true, next day would bring a battle to be fought. At last the advice of the President had its effect, and the discussion was adjourned.
Meanwhile, the troops were ordered to be ready in barracks for instant action.
In a fourth edition, the Morning Chronicle publishes a letter from Louis Napoleon, dated London the 15th, and placed in the hands of the President of the French Assembly bytt friend and special messenger from the Prince, at one o'clock yesterday. The letter contains this passage-
" I desire order and the maintenance of a Republic, wise, grand, and intelligent; and, since involuntarily I favour disorder, I beg leave, though not without deep regret, to place my resignation in your hands."
This letter was received with general approbation. Paris Was perfectly tranquil in the afternoon.
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