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FRENCH OCEAN STEAMERs.-We find, by the
Journal dn Haure, of the lst inst, that the chance
OF having line OF ocean steamers to connect this
port with France is now very favorable.


1t appears that the French Minister of Marine
has introduced bill into the Chamber of Deputies,
having in view the final settlement upon direct
communication between France and America
This bill virtually abrogates the bill of 1S4l, as the
Government intends to try the cooperation Of pri-
vate industry; but it has, nevertheless, pledged it.
self to establish direct -atlaxtc communca-
ton, in case private company cannot be formed
The Minister has merely presented the bill, with
out stating the reason why that of 1871 does not
accomplish its object.


The new bill contains seven articles, the prom.
nent features Of which are, that direct commun-
cation is to be established between France, Rio
Janeiro, Martinique, Guadaloupe, Havana, and
New York, by means OF steamers or sailing vessels
That secondary lines will be established to connect
with the principal lines, and to run to La Plata La
Guyane, and in the Gulf of Mexico. That the
Government will fix the minimum of tonnage and
power of engines, number of voyages, the course
70 be taken by the vessels, and the time of depar.
lures.


In case Government remain charged with the ar.
rangement, the points of departure will be from
Saint Negaire for Rio Janeiro, Bordeaux, or q
neghboring port, for Martinique, and Cherbourg
for New York, the latter, however, only till Havre
can be made to receive the packets.
1t will probably take some months to carry th


project into effect That it will ultimately be il
| operation we express no doubt. We never be
eved that the French Government would abandon
/ an enterprise So importa Mt In its interesta