France.
There were rumors of ministerial changes rife. It was reported that M. Laihy, who figured in the Savoy negotiations, was to be Minister of the Interior.It was said that at the Cabinet Council a plan for the army reserve was finally settled.
A project was on foot to abolish the present system of venerable furloughs, and to establish a reserve on the plan of the Prussian laudereche, combined with that of the English militia.
The commercial treaty of France and England was completed at Paris on the 16th, and received final signatures. Mr. Cobden was said to be completely prostrated by his labors.
The Bourse on the 16th was firmer and ΒΌ higher, closing at 69f. 95