The bill authorizing the payment of the American claims passed
the French Chamber of Deputies on Saturday, by a vote of 289 to 137. Two amendments—one, that no interest at all should be paid, and another, that interest should only commence from the passing of the hill—were negatived; but M:nisters as-
sented to what of VALAZE proposed, that the money shall not be paid until after the French Governineet shall have received satisfactory explanations with regard to President JACKSON'S threatening Message. This was intended, we presume, as halm to the wounded pride of the nation. No doubt, the Resident will give such explanations as the Duke DE I3maGete will admit to be satisfactory, if thereby he can procure a speedy settlement of this tedious transaction.
Marshal SOULT appears to be still eery unpopular in the Chamber. He laid out 140/. in refurnishing his official bureau, and the Chilli-i.r have refused to allow the item in his accounts ; he caused about 10,000/. to be paid as arrears due to the General Officers who served under JOSEPH BONAP.MTE ill Spain, and the Chamber refused to sanction this expenditure also : the consequence is, that SOULT will have to disburse the SUMS mentioned out of his private purse; which will annoy hitu more than any thing else, notwithstanding his vast wealth.
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