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DANUBIAN PRINCIPALITIES. VIENNA, MY. At the Paris Conference Prussia alone objection to the proposal of the Porte for a vention in the Danubian Principalities. Russia is said to have agreed with Turkey on the subject,, the proposal for intervention, as agreed to by was submitted to the Conference. France, and Austria intend to protest against the entbrr ment of Prince Charles of Hohenzollern.

\f >11 I iTOWN talk; BY OTJB SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. 1 -+- Our ftfltfers win 1understand that we do not holf swseJwa reopen j tible for our able CorrespondetU's oplmons, t | To ask that a sick pauper should be almost as well txe (" as a sick convict or a sick soldier does not seem to be a very preposterous demand after all, and at first sight it would appear to be almost impossible to urge anything against it. Yet the proposal to establish central infirmaries where the unfortunate sick poor may have proper accommo- T dation and receive efficient medical attendance, has raised a storm of opposition among the Metro- politan Poor-law Guardians. While the sick soldier gets, 1,200 cubic feet of fresh air, and the sick convict 1,000 feet, the parochial mind sees the thin end of the wedge" in giving the latter allowance of fresh air to the sick pauper. At pre- sent he gets 500 feet sometimes, but very often less. The attempt to put the sick poor on an equality with sick criminals is an attempt to subvert the 1 principles of local self-government." So the Poor- law Guardians resolved the other day, at St. James's-hall, by a large majority. And having invoked the name of local self-government—that god ef their worship—the guardians were evi- dently under the impression that it was quite unnecessary to say another word. If, however, under local self-government the sick are left untended if infants are scalded to death for want of proper care-if adults are allowed literally to rot to death if children are nearly buried alive-if all kinds of diseased and infirm paupers are mingled with healthy ones, to say nothing of a fair sprinkling of howling lunatics at large among the rest; if all these things are possible under local self-government (and that they are not only possible, but actual occurrences, a recent investigation has shown), shall I be considered guilty of high treason if I say, "Down with local self-government"—as far as London is concerned—and let us have, under a centralised system, properly built infirmaries, where the diseased may be separated from the healthy, the idiotic, and the mad; where. paid nurses who can read may replace the poor old blear-eyed pauper nurses, who cannot read the labels on the physic bottles; where doctors shall not be overworked and underpaid; and where air, and light, and water may be had in plenty, instead of being treated as though they were Oriental luxuries. AFTER the farce of last week I fancy we shall hear no more of the prize ring for some time to come. Those two noble professors of the fistic art," Mace and Goss, were afraid to draw each other's claret" (I think that is the correct term), and after sparring for nearly one hour and a quarter gave up the pretended contest amid mingled groans and cheers. However, as there was a cowardly onslaught on the few policemen who presumed to do their duty, it may be pre- sumed that the spectators were not altogether disappointed. Somebody's "claret" was drawn, at any rate. [ THE International Flower Show is all over. It i was well attended throughout, and has been a great success. PARADOXICAL though it may sonnd, a walk through Hyde-park on a fine morning is one of the most melancholy things in London. It isn't the park that makes you sad, but what you see in w it. Here and there, at very short intervals, you eome across half-clad, miserable wrecks of humanity, male and female, stretched at full length upon the park-grass fast 'asleep. ,• This is where they have slept all night. Oatcastethough they be, and that, too, of the very worst class, their appearance and their litt-er wretchedness awaken a feeling of shuddering campassion. Yet it would appear that even this refuge is to be shut against them. Complaints against their being allowed to remain ia the park are just now loud at the West-end. The ranger of the park is taken to task for neglecting his duty, and it is recom- mended that the park-keepers shall be abolished, their place being taken by the police, who, it is thought, will very soon order these pariahs of civilisation to "move on." This is the harsh side of despotism, and if we could only borrow its kind side, that is to say, lock up for the night all those who could not give a satisfactory c, account of themselves (as is done with the natives in Madras and other parts of British India when they are out in the roads after a certain time at night), these unfortunates would have somewhere to" move on" to; and, which is an incidental ad- I vantage, the number of burglaries, and night crimes would be considerably lessened. "But then," cries Brown, "how about the British con- stitution, Habeas Corpus, and all that sort of thing ? This is despotism, and the liberty of the British subject would be infringed," &c. &c. Brown is quite right, so I can only answer that in the part of the world above alluded to, the system did work and continues to work well THE twelve designs for the new Palace of Justice are not to be sent in before the 15th of next December. The site selected for the new palace is the Fleet-street end of the Strand, from St. Clement Danes to Temple-bar, and the building will extend backwards as far as Carey- street. A bridge is to replace that relic of antiquity, Temple-bar—unless, indeed, the Cor- poration of the City of London protest successfully against its demolition, on the ground that one of their most cherished privileges will thereby be taken away—the privilege, I mean, of shutting the gates on the occasion of a first visit to the City of a new sovereign, for the sake of opening them again. IT is gratifying to be able to note the fact that the attempts made to purify the Thames are begin- ning to bear fraifc. Lately large numbers of small eels have made their appearance near T wickenham. As eels are born in the brackish water, caused by the mixture of the salt with the fresh, and then migrate up stream, and as this phenomenon has not been noticed for eighteen years past, it follows that the appearance of this "eel fare" so high up the river as Twickenham is an indication of the purification of Thames water. The Thames • eels were once celebrated for their quality,, and the fishing was an industry of some importance, so that in a year or two we may once more have an abundance of fine Thames eels, and work for those who need it. THE citizens of London have determined to perpetrate a statue to Mr. Peabody, the great American philanthropist. This desire to do honour to this benefactor of the poor of London is highly to be commended; but I fancy Mr. Pea- body would approve much more that money raised to perpetuate his memory should be devoted to an object of enduring usefulness, rather than to the disfiguring of a part of London by the erection of another guy statue; for there is no disguising the fact that, from some cause or another, we are very unsuccessfalin these efforts. I AM glad to be able to report that the Bishop of London's health has so far benefited by his stay at Hastings, that he has returned to his palace at Falham.

SUMMARY OF PASSING EVENTS. IN foreign affairs all interest seems centred upon the Congress about to meet in Paris. Eng- land, France, and Russia have agreed to hold this Conference, and official invitations have recently been sent to the German Powers to attend. It is pretty well understood that both Prussia and Austria will send representatives there, but what will be the basis on which terms of peace will be proposed has not yet reached us. We are, how- ever, hopeful that war will be prevented, at least, for a season. THE Principalities of Wallaehia and Moldavia are in a very unsettled state. They have chosen a new King, an act which neighbouring Governments will not accept. It appears that, according to a treaty between these Principalities and Turkey, no person can be elected to sovereign power unless he be a native born. Prince Charles of Hohenzollern, the person they have chosen, is a Russian, and notwithstanding the decision cf a Conference held in Paris, which decided that Turkey was right in limiting the hospodarship to a native, he has landed in Wallachia, and made his public entry into Bucharest. The Prince has written to the Sultan, expressing his respect for the treaties which bind the Principalities to Turkey. It is very doubtful, however, whether this assurance will satisfy the Porte, and the hasty step thus taken appears to have added to existing foreign complications by imparting a new phase of the much-vexed Eastern question. AMERICAN papers inform us that the ex-Presi- dent Davis is at length about to be put on his trial for treason. It is well understood, however, that no very severe punishment will follow even if he is convicted. The strife and enmity which existed between the North and South is fast fading, and it will be well when the last traces of the war can be swept away. The notorious Mr. Stephens has arrived in New York and established himself as General Head Centre. At first he was made much of, but his adherents are becoming "small by degrees and beautifully less." In a very short time the name of Fenianism will be forgotten. SPAIN is not to be deterred, it seems, by any considerations of what other nations may think, from pursuing her revenge against Chili and Peru for daring to act independently. Refer- ring to Mr. Layard's recent speech in the House of Commons, on the bombardment of Valpa- raiso, the Spanish Foreign Minister has stated in the Madrid Congress that he had officially in- formed foreign representatives that Spain would have recourse to every kind of hostility to avenge the blood already shed," and that if the republics continued the war uhe would "continue to act with energy" against them. No pleasing pros- pect for common humanity. THE monetary panic which commenced in London is being felt in the provinces. Banks and companies which were considered as safe as the Bank of England, have trembled under it; and the commercial world generally have suffered from scarcity of money brought on by over speculation. IN politics we have only to say that the Govern- ment were taken by surprise on Monday, when, in opposing a motion, made by Sir R. Knightley, for additional clauses in the Representation of the People Bill, touching bribery and corruption, in a division in which 486 members voted, they were defeated by a majority of ten. There seems to be a feeling growing up that the present Govern- ment cannot last very long. It is not that politics have changed, but there is a disposition to have stronger and more determined measures than those introduced by Mr. Gladstone; and perhaps there is a little jealousy about the greatness of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who is in his own person the Government, as it were. THE name of Mr. Farnall will always be remem- bered in connection with the Lancashire Distress Commission. To the patient care with which he conducted the investigation into the numerous claims for help is in a great measure due the gene- rally impartial manner in which the relief was administered. In recognition of his services, the Lords Commissioners of her Majesty's Treasury have, on the recommendation of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and at the request of the President of the Poor-law Board, awarded to Mr. Farnall the sum of zP,1,000, and have also granted annuities, varying from £ 150 to £ 10, to some of the clerks who were employed in -this branch of the public service. AN interesting meeting of the Aborigines Pro- tection Society was held in London last week, Lord Alfred Churchill in the chair, who spoke in deprecation of the conduct pursued by England during the New Zealand war, in which the poor natives were treated like dogs. Mr. M'Cullagh Tor reus, M.P., also vindicated the rights of the native races, and spoke of our obligations in relation to them. Other speakers addressed the meeting, and surveyed mankind "from China to Peru," each one pleading for the people among whom he had dwelt. THE annual meeting of the National Rifle As- sociation at Wimbledon has been fixed" for the 9fch of July. The amount of prizes is to be in- creased from £ 3,595 last year to £ 4,020 this, and the difference is to be given in Enfield rifles. A prize of £ 50 is offered to Belgians for com- 1 petition, in acknowledgment of the hospitable ) and liberal manner in which the English riflemen were received last yeas at Brussels. The proposed review in Hyde-park, which was locked forward to with so much pleasure, will act take place there j but at Wormwood Scrubs, the Duke of Cambridge I affirming that the space in the park would be too S confined for the purpose. "HONOUR to whom honour is due," is a good old English feeling, and the proposal to erect a statue to Mr. Peabody in grateful recollec- tion of his munificent liberality to the poor of London is one way of carrying out the maxim. A meeting was- held last week at the Mansion-house, and a subscription was at once I entered into to provide necessary funds. The heavy subscriptions of the merchant princes have been well supplemented by a working men's penny subscription. Mr. Peabody's charity, in providing dwellings for the poor, has been useful, not only in London, but throughout the provinces, asic has drawn the attention of philanthropic persons to that subject, and a general investigation is going on in almost every locality as to how the labour- ing classes are lodged. THE great holiday week of Whitsuntide was en- j eyed under the most favourable circumstances. The weather was gloriously fine, the people are suffering from no national malady, and though great capital- ists during the last few days have been troubled about the scarcity of money, the working popula- tion generally have plenty of employment, are well paid for their labour, and ma,ny of them are prudent enough to set aside some of their earnings for a rainy day. Thus the parents and the little folks were seen wending their way into the country from all the large towns, in England during the holidays, their bright, happy faces betokening health and prosperity. Let us hope that year by year we shall continue to increase in moral and material prosperity, and that our holidays may be enjoyed in a pleasant yet innocent manner.

A PRISON MYSTERY. In the new work just printed from the pen of a "Prison Matron," a: moat extraordinary story is told. A magistrate, who had committed a prisoner for trial, obtained an order for an interview with her, to put questions as to some new faots which had oome to light. He was an elderly, grey-haired man and this was the interview which, in deference to his position, took place in the board-room "In due course the prisoner appeared-a. young and remarkably pretty woman, it may be added—and the visitor looked from the deputy-superintendent to the matron and back again, anticipating, probably, that they would both withdraw, and leave him with the prisoner. But this was a concession not likely to be granted, even to a visitor with a special order like his own, and it appeared at last to strike him also, for he urged no request that the officers should withdraw, though it was remembered afterwards that for the first time during the interview he showed considerable em. barrassment. The deputy-superintendent did not quit the room, leaving the matron in charge, according to rule, in this instance, but remained out of courtesy to the social position of her visitor. The facts of the case, as related many times afterwards, were these:— The gentleman walked up and down that part of the room behind the table which separated him from the prisoner, with his bands behind him, and his gaze directed very thoughtfully to the carpet. Suddenly he paused and confronted the prisoner, looking very hard at her, his whole face betraying emotion-his lips almost white, and his hands shaking with re- pressed excitement. The woman looked back at him without evincing a sign of recognition, or of excite- I ment akin to his own. So far as it is possible to de- tail word for word the whole dialogue that ensued —and I can trust in this case to the keen memory of my narrator-this was the conversation between prisoner and visitor:—' You did not take my, advice, then?' 'No.' 'Whydidn'tyou?' 'Because I couldn't.' You see what you have come to through not taking it,' he said, wish still more agitation. Yes; but I couldn't help it.' What have you done with the box andthetbingsinitr" 'Burnt everything.' 'Honour! —ia this really true?' 'Yes,' replied the woman. The matron and the deputy-superintendent looked from one to the other,- thunderstruck at these odd questions, and aroused to a sense of something new and strange that verged upon suspicion. The visitor saw that the auditors to this mysterious conference were interested in the dialogue, and suddenly stopped, betraying an amount of discomfiture that he could not at once disguise. There was an awkward pause; then he remarked that he had no more questions to ask, that everything was as he had imagined, and that he need not detain the prisoner longer from her cell. He went away without—to the best of my belief- have put one question to the woman as to her trial or the evidence tor her defence, which he had osten- sibly come there to sift, unless it may be taken for granted that the interrogatories above set down bore upon her case—a faot the eye-witnesses to the inter- view maintained that they never believed for one instant. No report of this meeting was furnished to Parliament-street, for it seemed scarcely worthy of a report at the time. The visitor'sj position was a high one, he had permission to put any questions he liked, and after all they might have borne upoa the case. It became a matter for more wonderment after weeks had passed, and when one matron, more curieus than the rest, had discovered the trial in back newspapers, and found that there was no box connected with the affair; but then it was too late to revive the subject, and nobody's espeoial business to draw attention to it."

DARING ROBBERY AT THE MAN- CHESTER STAMP OFFICE. The Manchester Stamp-offioe, in Cross-street, was entered some time between Saturday night and Mon- day morning, and stamps to the value of £ 7,000 carried off by the thieves. The robbery was marked by as much skill as daring, and there can be no question that the thieves had made themselves thoroughly acquainted with the premises before making the attempt. The back part of the Stamp-office is reached by a common stair, in which Messrs. J. Gar- nett and Co., commission agents, and others have their offices, and the thieves, after probably getting secreted on the stairs before the outer doors were closed—as none of these show marks of having been forced—appear to have picked the lock of the door of Messrs. Garnebt's office, and pass- ing out at another door (whose look they also picked) came out upon another staircase which led down to an unoccupied warehouse. This warehouse is divided from the Stamp-office pre- mises by a. 14-hwh wall, through which they broke an opening, and thus obtained admittance to the private office of the Hon. Mr. Howard, stamp distributor, and Mr. Last. Here they turned over all the papers upon the decks, and made a. thorough search of the apart- ment, bat apparently found nothing which they consi- dered worth taking away. From this room they broke into the public office by forcing open a strong door, double-sheathed with iron. Under the window of the public office was a large Milner's safe, put down five or six years ago, and near the safe stood a large debk, which the thieves removed out of their way. They appear then to have gone into Messrs Garnett and Co.'s warehouse, and carried thence five or six pieces "of calico, which they laid upon the Stamp- office floor as a sort of padding to deaden the sound of their subsequent operations. This done, they overtarn.edthe safe on to the pieces of calico, and proceeded, to drill holes in it, and ultimately succeeded in forcing it open. Among the contents of the safe there were about .27,000 or £ 8,000 worth of stamps of various descriptions— postage, receipt, probate, foreign, and inland stamps, and, in short, every description of revenue stamp-of which about X3,000 or £ 4,000 worth would be readily convertible into cash, including RI,000 worth of ordinary postage stamps. The whole of the property was carried away. Raving possessed themselves of the contents of the safe, the thieves seem then to have made a systematic search of the public office, all the desks being opened and the papers overhauled—letter racks, pocket-books, and everything in the office haviiig been examined. The conclusion seems un- avoidable that, the robbery must have been carefully and deliberately planned by persons who had a com- I plete knowledge of tbe of the premises. At present no trace of tie thieves has f been discovered.

CLOSING OF THE CONSOLIDATED BANK (LIMITED). The following communication was published in the morning papers of Monday Sir,—We beg to enclose copy of circular relative to the above bank, which we certify to be authentic.— Yours, &c., ASHURST, MORRIS, & Co. G, Old Jewry, London, E.C., May 26,1866. The undersigned directors of the Consolidated Bank (Limited), not having had time to communicate with their colleagues, have taken on themselves the grave responsibility of closing it as the only just and honour- able course under the following circumstances :— In their recent arrangement with the Bank of London the directors determined from the first to undertake no liabilities on behalf of that bank except such as were fully oovered by available assets placed in their hands; out they have since found that serious errors existed in the list of assets submitted to them, in oonse- quence of which they felt compelled yesterday evening to give notice to the Bank of London that they no longer held themselves bound by the arrangement. At the same time a suit was oommenced in Chancery to have it declared that the arrangement involved an undue preference of certain classes of the creditors of the Bank of London, and an interim order was made by the court on that principle, notwithstanding that the undersigned had been advised by two eminent counsel that the arrangement was not open to such objection. The difficulties arising out of this state of things, combined with what had already been done under the arrangement, have occupied the earnest attention of the undersigned during the whole of to-day, and they have been led to the painful conclusion that it would not be pos-sible longer to conduct the business of the Consolidated Bank in the face of these diiffculties without contracting further engagements to an extent whieh would have compromised the interests of their own customers and shareholders. The undersigned have the satisfaction of stating that they have ample assets of the Bank of London available to meet all obligations actually incurred Uy this bank under the recent arrangement. Apart from that arrangement, the Consolidated Bank was finan- cially so strong that no difficulty would have been experienced in conducting its operations, and the directors have now in their hands the whole of the assets of this bank in an almost immediately available form. JOHN PEMBEETON HEYWOOD. JOHN P. KENNARD. I' TH-DS. A HANKEY. FREDERICK A. HANKEY. ABAM S. KENNARD. THOMAS FAIRBAIRN. AUGUSTUS fly. NOVELLI. WILLIAM SMITH. 7, Fencharch-street, London, May 27, 9 p.m.

w- THE EUROPEAN CRISIS. All the information from Italy, both that contained in the national journals, as well as that communicated in the correspondence, sent to various foreign news- papers, speaks of the intense excitement existing in that country. From Florence, Milan, Turin, Rome, and all along the frontier the news arrives that war is regarded as imminent, and is even desired by the people and by the army. A concentration of troops along the frontier was spoken of for Sunday, and a general feeling prevailed that on Monday some decisive steps would be taken. Neither the statesmen of Italy nor the public opinion of the nation seem to have any faith in a congress or in its results. Volunteers are flocking to the depots from all directions, and some of the first nobles of the land are enrolling themselves under the national banners. The Italia of May 26, contains the order of the day addressed by Admiral Persano to the admirals, commanders, offi. cers, and sailors of the fleet, announcing to them his appointment to the command. After exhorting them to the performance of their duty, he adds, "Let us now then set to work: let no fatigue tire us; on the contrary, in presence of the sacred end in view, let it find us contented and joyful. Long live the Italian fleet, and you, brave sailors, who are the first called to uphold intact the national honour." The fleet is called the fleet of operations." The Austrians are expecting a descent on Dalmatia. The Hungarian general Turr arrived in Leghorn a few days ago and started thence for Caprera to pay a visit to General Garibaldi. The Turin journals mention that a special agent has arrived there from London for the purpose of immediately communicating to the British Govern- ment events that are likely to occur along the frontier of the Po in the next few days. The Patrie is atrongiy of opinion that there will be no war-first, because it thinks that diplomacy will find the means of solving the pending question and next, because if diplomacy did not succeed, the French Government must take decisive steps and take the side of that Power whose cause is just. It adds signi- ficantly that, .thanks to the organisation of the re- serve, France could have on foot an army of 600,000 men in four days. A letter from the students of Paris to the students of Germany and Italy appears in the Gourrier Fran- pais, in which they pray them not to take part in a political war which, under the name of nationalities, race, and balance of power, masks the ambition and mad pride of a few oppressors. The time is come," they Lay, "for repudiating these irrational ideas and murderous prejudices. Let us separate ourselves from the.old world, which is falling to pieces. As Italians, Germans, French, we have fought long enough for the glory of these vain titles. Let i us repudi- ate them, and regard ourselves as simply men, and as we recognise no law but reason, let us re' cognise no country but humanity. Whoever wishes to be free, whoever marches with us towards the revo- lution is our fellow-countryman, and the violators of justice who would perpetuate the servitude, ignorance, and misery of people are alone our enemies. Brethren of Germany and of Italy, these are the enemies against whom we should make war—implacable war—without truce or mercy. This is the war to which we invite you. This is our saored mission, the mission of the 19th century. Let us unite and march together. This war will be the only one, which, since the be. ginning of the world, will have deserved well of humanity, and it will be the last of all wars. For oppression destroyed, prejudices dissipated, social justice realised, it can no longer be conceived that people will dream of killing one another. Their evi- dent interest is not in these atrocious conflicts, but in peace, alliance, and fraternity." A telegram from Trieste of the 28th gives currency to a rumour that a Turkish fleet of thirty ships has entered the Adriatic. __4 <0.—

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AMERICA. NEW YORK, MAT W In the House of Representatives, Mr. democrat) has offered a resolution deolaring th0y| sident's course to be patriotic and seeking to protect by his veto and power the the people against the wicked and revolutionary X of malignant and mischievous men. The President, he said, merited the approval of the B°S and deserved the support of all loyal men. Jji Chandler also moved that the freedmen's h^jl being unnecessary, should be abolished. The on rejected the resolution by 82 against 22 votes, afterwards passed a resolution censuring Mr. for attempting a gross insult to the House. J The House has passed a bill prohibiting the of the right of suffrage in territories on accoo9! colour. J The indictment against Mr. Davis specifies tba t the 15th of June, 1864, he conspired, with øthetS,\ Richmond, to overthrow, by force of a.rm0» .|J Government of the United States. It is reported J j his trial will take place early in June, and thatyj Justice Chase has consented to preside, if Mr. i will proclaim the abrogation of martial law < the jurisdiction of the district court of Virg,B.y concerned. The health of Mr. Davis is rapidly'yj The President has ordered a special report physical condition to be made, and the rigour 01 confinement to be immediately relaxed. NEW YORK, MAT}l J At Washington, General Sweeney is report jj have pronounced Stephens to be a British spy. 1' < The Manhattan and several Fenian circles of delphia have declared in favour of the Senate. J All the Washington circles have decided to Stephens. The Senate faction entirely ign°I0J authority, and there ia no probability of a rec"0 tion. j ( It is reported that President Johnson, at theUt i mendatioR of General Grant, has ordered all volunteers to be mustered out. ur. In the Senate, Mr. Sumner has offered a petitlool, the trial of Mr. Davis by court-martial, static his trial by jury at Riohmond would excite j sion of the world. The statement that # of Mr. Davis is failing has been confirmed W report of his physician.. Captain Semmes, formerly of the Alabama, recently elected judge of the Probate Court at ™ Jj has been forbidden by the President to assnøe until pardoned. (

FRANCE. PARIS, An article published in the Patrie of this eV$j has caused great sensation. It commences hy0Ll>J that war is not likely to happen, but it eon^$1 declaring that if the Powers represented at gress do not arrive at a unanimous decision, of the Government will be to take a decisive$ It adds that France will in four days have an &aet\ 600,000 men; not in view of conquest, but i» ot-0> bring about a prompt solution of the pendi«J pean questions. PARIS, The Powers taking part in the conference represented by their Ministers for Foreign 4 The Germanic Confederation will choose sentative from among the Ministers of M States. The Evinement of to-day aunouDOes lli Lord Cowley left Paris this morning for E Gi in consequence of a summons from the English vernment. i The Moniteur of this morning confirms the ca patch by the English, French, and Russia^ J nets of the notes for the assembling of a conf01A whioh will meet in Paris at the earliest J?001 date.

;c AUSTRIA. VIENNA, MAY a* Notwithstanding the prospects of a Congress) political situation is still regarded here as arl, military preparations as well as the formation 0 k teer corps continue with unabated activity. d9 A Ministerial Council has again been held to" under the presidency of the Emperor. The Duke de Grammont, French Ambassador1|(. Court, has received instructions to leave to-day Paris. Various rumours are current respecting objeot of bis journey. Some state it to be with the proposed Congress, others with the of war. Russia is said to have deolared that she is WI to take decisive action against the Power that sholl commence hostilities. £ The insignia of the Bohemian Crown have sent to Vienna. The earthworks for the entrenchments neat vie have already commenced. VENICE, )bY ril A proclamation will shortly be issued, oe private individuals to deliver up all arms and nition in their possession to the public authori and declaring that all persons who do not conapv this order will be punished with all the rigonr martial law. < This step is considered to be the prelade to proclamation of a state of siE. ge.

ENTRY OF RUSSIAN AND TURKISH T-Roo INTO MOLDAVIA. ø' VIENNA, 1\bY"" A telegram received here from Jassy announces entry of a oombined Russian and Turkish c d'armie into Moldavia yesterday. Omar Pasha u. mands the Turkish, and General Kotzebue the Rise troops.

THE ITALIAN VOTUN REERS. > FLORENCE MAY- It is believed that the enrolment of voiuntee be recommenced shortly. 25,000 volunteers t already left for their quarters. About 25,00C !| have entered their names in the offices of the cc tees, awaiting the order for recommencing the er ment, in order to enter the corps.

THE FEDERAL DIET. FRANKFORT-ON-THE MAINE, Mat An extraordinary sitting of the Federal take place to-day, at which the letters of invitatic a Conference addressed to the President by E^gi France, and Russia, will be submitted to the I bers. It ia expected that the Diet will appo/ special committee to report thereon. The fietj. also appoint a committee to report upon the question. *1

CHINA.. > SHANGHAE, APRIL 9 (W«. Trie| 6,000 Imperial troops, in addition to 2,000 P< kin, have been sent from Shanghae, to the VT0J of Shantung, to meet the rebels, who are asser| there in large numbers.. The Government is said to be offering Manas** tons to the rebel chiefs, upon condition that th«y, allegiance.. The ice at Nevahans (?) has broken up, and « i is now open. Petty disturbances have occurred there, quence of which the English Consul has reqieS tiera to be constantly armed. 2,000 boxes of tea have been shipped bytbe. g steamer. T .» The Coolies on board the Italian ship Canivers revolted, and fired the vessel; 620 Were burned. | Advices from Japan announce the arrival of wing of the 9th Regiment..

— ■» '■— 4 j Munificent Bequest.-The late Rev. 3 JA B.D., Incumbent of the Holy Trinity Church, road, Padaington, has bequeathed in charity ■, £ 70,000, to be divided between St. Mark's Paddington; the Society for Promoting Cn; Knowledge and the Society for the pr()I.)Rga the Gospel in Foreign Parts.