A proposal has been laid before the Legislative Body to
abrogate the law by which the Orleans Princes are exiled from France. It will scarcely pass, but the family think this a good opportunity to put themselves en evidence, and accordingly the Comte de Paris, the Prince de Joinville, the Due d'Aumale, and the Due de Chartres have addressed a joint note to the Chamber protesting against the law, and declaring their request a right. " It is our country to which we ask to be restored,—our country which we love, which our family has always loyally served, from which not one of our traditions separates us, and whose name alone ever makes our hearts beat; for nothing can compensate the exiled for their absent country." All that will not help them back, but it is very good sentiment, - and will touch a chord in most French hearts.
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