Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward.
Sir:The King, travelling incognito under the name of Count d’Ardennes, left Brussels for Paris on the 19th instant, and after visiting the Empress, the following day proceeded to Vichy, where the Emperor has been for some days past. He will probably, I understand, remain there a week or two. This visit has naturally given rise to many conjectures, among which the settlement of the Danish question, a new phase in the relations between France and Great Britain, and the possibility of a marriage between the Count de Flandre, now in Paris, and the Princess Anna Murat, are most prominent.
The country meanwhile is absorbed in preparations for the coming electoral struggle. It is proposed, I understand, on the part of the liberals, to nominate all the members of the late house, supporters of the government for re-election.
The opposition is making unusual efforts, and the struggle bids fair to be a most exc ted and bitter one, and does not promise to give to either party a very decided majority.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your most obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, &c., &c., &c.