There have been no tumults or disorders, except those caused by the foolish mania of supposing every one who is not known must necessarily be a spy.

Political manifestations have taken place before the Hotel de Ville, but the conciliatory policy adopted by the Government has prevented their degenerating into excesses.

Public opinion, too, has pronounced against them.

From what I have heard and observed, I am inclined to think that the majority of the bourgeoisie are in favour of a capitulation, but that they do not venture to say so; and that the majority of the working men are opposed to peace on any terms.

They do not precisely know themselves what would be the result of holding out, but they vaguely trust to time, and to the chapter of accidents.