The Press. — London, England, 1856-11-15 00:00:00

1084 loreign darropoubtutt. BRUSSELS, Nov. 12. A tsrsWs speech is generally devoid of all other merit excepting that of avoiding subjects of public moment. In the one delivered yesterday by King Leopold the usual course was to a certain degree departed from, and the topics of discussion that will immediately occupy the attention of the Belgian Chambers were mentioned with proper reserve, but without shrink ing from the subject matter. The reference to a re vision of the tariff was received with loud plaudits, and may be considered as a promise that the princi. pies of free trade, put forward in that spirit of prudence and moderation " quo commandent des mesures auxquelles se rattachent les interets les plus considerables," will form the basis of future legislation. Neither the university question, nor that of the " etablissemens de bienfaisance," were omitted. These topics form the peculiar battle ground of the " parti pretre," and there was a large attendance of the clergy in the galleries. They might have learnt, inferentially, the value of a con stitutional oath, and to remember "les principes dont la ferme et sincere application " is essential for the well being of the State. In speaking of the popular demonstrations during the last summer in celebration of his advent to the Belgian throne, the King expressed himself warmly and happily to the point. The words " temoiguages d'affection et de devouement " were strictly and literally true, for his personal popularity amongst his subjects equals that of the Queen of England with hers ; and even those who might have been formerly unfavorable to his dynasty, cannot longer refrain doing justice to his exceeding merit. Everywhere the house of Coburg is identifying itself worthily and nobly with constitutional government—as of old that of the Bourbons was synonymous with absolutism. The King looked remarkably well, and appeared in high spirits. Since the policy of England, within a recent period, has verged towards that of Austria, the Prussian Government, on the contrary, has had a leaning towards France, and resents any stricture on an anti-Austrian course of conduct. A large meeting of Hungarian Protestants took place at Debretzin, when it was resolved that a peti tion should be presented to the Emperor praying for the convocation of a general synod to determine upon the necessary steps to be taken in protection against the threatened attack of the Austro-Papal Concordat. The conferences of lglo had the same object; and it would appear that everywhere the Concordat has caused the greatest dissatisfaction. In Bohemia three large districts have, on that ac count, separated from the Roman Church, and others are likely to follow the example. Symptoms of official vigour are being shown in the Danubian principalities. Prince A. Ghika has caused two of the principal boyards to be arrested for corrupt practices in the discharge of their magis terial duties. M. A. Goudjo is to be tried for having, without authority, affixed the seals of the province to petitions in favour of the ex-Hospodar Stirbey, the avowed agent of Austria ; and M. C. Brailoi, Presi dent, of the Chamoer of Commerce, has been cen sured for an improper interference with the Kaima kan on the removal of incompetent officials. Certain papers have been found, during the researches of M. Soutzaki into matters connected with the pre. ceding Administration, deeply compromising Prince Stirbey, and the more so as they are in his own handwriting. Transactions that were difficult of ex planation can now be traced to their Austrian source. Among other changes, that of the army has not been the least effective. It had been the practice to give commissions to the partisans of Austria without obliging them to take active service, or to form the army. These have been dismissed, and their names—C. Bibesco, Brancovano, A. Stirbey, N. Bibesco, M. Ghika, G. Sakellario, G. Philippesco, mid G. Aristarki—sufficiently indicate the party to which they belonged, and the reason of their promo tion. The mixed commission for the limitation of the Bessarabian frcntier that had come from Jassy to Galatz, has again returned to the scene of its labours, nor is it likely that these will be terminated before two or three months. The other, or riverain commission anpointed to report upon the navigation of the Di nubs, has already assembled at Vienna, furnished sith all the necessary materials for its im portant task. It only awaits the presence of the Wallaehian commissioner to commence its sittings. When the Empress-Mother of Russia was passing by the beautiful shores of the Lago Maggiore, her Majesty stopped a day at Baveno to visit the famed " hole Borromeo." These are situate within the 6111111116., THE PRESS. Piedmontese territory. The Count is a well-known Liberal, and is precisely one of these Milanese nobles, now a naturalised Sardinian, whose estates have been placed under sequestration. During his absence his son, Count Guido Borromeo, did the honours to her Imperial Majesty, and during the excursion to Isola Bella and Isola Madre, she expressed equal delight at the gorgeous scenery of the Italian lake, and the marked attention that was paid her. From Arona to Genoa and Nice, the journey of the Empress was R perfect ovation, and the nobles, following the example of the King Victor Emmanuel, were eager to proffer every : possible attention. Guerrazzi and Mignogna are both at Turin. The first irreparably injured the Italian cause in Tus cany by his rabid republicanism ; but the latter, who has just escaped from a Neapolitan dungeon, is of a more sober and rational temper, and the Neapolitan and Sicilian exiles are preparing a banquet in his honour. One of those shameful examples of brutal criminality not uncommon to Red Republicanism has entirely occupied public attention during the last few days. M. Gallenga, a member of the Pied monteso Chambers, published at London in the English language a history of Piedmont. He sub sequently translated the work into Italian with copious notes. Among other occurrences, be re lated that a young enthusiast, in 1834, assuming the name of Mariotti, determined to assassinate the King Carlo Alberto, and had many conferences with Mazzini on the subject. Money and a passport were furnished him, and he was treated at Turin by the friends of the triumvir with the respect and honour usually accorded to such bandit heroes. When the day of assassination:arrived, some unforeseen change in the plans (..f the King caused a failure, and Mariotti escaped the title and the fate of a devoted patriot and martyr, according to Red Republican phraseology. An expression of disapproval attracted the notice of a pseudo assassin and Republican, well acquainted with the facts, and he wrote a letter in the Italia e Popolo, accompanied also by another from Mazzini, admitting the truth of the story, and declaring Gallenga to be no other than the identical Mariotti, the intended assassin of Charles Albert. It was naturally expected that Gallenga would indig nantly repudiate the foul aspersion. Quite the re verse. He published a short letter in the Risorgi mento, acknowledging the crime, resigned his seat in the Sardinian Chambers, and returned the Cross of St. Maurice and Lazarus to the King. The most painful part of the affair is the high moral tone with which Mazzini invests the gu►lt and the profession of the assassin. " Wilt thou do murder ?" " Yea," answers the Red Republican Mazzini. "Be it so," tremu lously enunciates the expi►ing voice of Waiter Savage Landor. Eheu! Ellen ! General Broglia speaks in glowing terms of his reception at Moscow and St. Petersburg ; and the Marchese Sauli, the future Minister of the Court of Russia, will not be less favorably treated for convey. ing the assurance that on the question of the Danu bian principalities Sardinia will give its vote to Russia. This is another complication springing from the Whig alliance of England with Austria. Monsignor Moreno, Bishop of Ivrea, will probably be unable to hold his diocese much longer, for having privately performed the marriage ceremony of the Princess Elizabeth of Saxony, the widow of the Duke of Genoa, with the Chevalier Rappallo. The bishop, who has a personal dislike to the King, was the confidant of the Princess, and, like a true son of Rome, lent himself to the intrigue, in order to spite his Majesty. The departure of Baron Brenier from Naples was of a mixed character. The whole of the Via Toledo was lined with police and troops in expectation of tumult. Everything passed off quietly. A proclamation in the name of the King, and emanating from the Minister of Police, calls upon all public functionaries to use their utmost efforts to prevent the French and English subjects resident at Naples from being pillaged and mat. treated, and, in case of robbery and battery, to afford them every assistance. Another placard appeared in the name of the Com mittee of Resistance, composed of Mazza ' Morbilli, Merenda, Campana, and Al e ssandro Albano. It calls upon the loyal and royalist lazzaroni to stand by their beloved King, and to fight unto death for "nostro assoluto padrone." _ C. A. H. THE TOWN OF CANDU, in the island of that name, was almost entirely destroyed by the recent earth quake in the Mediterranean. Not fifty houses re main standing, and upwards of S(X) bodies have already been dug out of the ruins. Five villages in the neighbourhood have absolutely disappeared. THE EMPEROR ALEXANDER, WO read in the Journal de St. Petersbourg of the 4th, having gra• ciously accepted the verses in the English language addressed to him by Miss M. S. Nelson on the occasion of his coronation, has condescended to present the author wish the medal commemoration of that event. SATURDAY, lortign an dolonial 3nttiligente. FRANCE. RECEPTION OF THE RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR BY THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON. General Count Kisseleff was received on Wednesday at the Tuileries by the Emperor Napoleon at a public audience. The re ception took place with great splendour in the presence of the Ministers and chief officers of State. General Kisseleff delivered his cre dentials as Russian Ambassador, and spoke as follows : Sire,—The Emperor, my august master, in appointing me his Ambassador to your Imperial Ma jesty, charged me to devote all my care to cultivate the relations of friendship which unite the two em pires. In the name of my august Sovereign I have the honour of presenting to your Imperial Ma jesty the credentials with which I am furnished ; and I venture to hope that boa will receive with kindness the homage of my profound respect. I shall esteem myself fortunate if, at the end of my career, I can contribute to cement between France and Russia that union which assures the general peace by one of the most durable of guarantees. The Emperor replied : Monsieur le Comte,—Since peace was signed it has been my constant endeavour, without weakening my old alliances, to mitigate, by generous conduct (de bona proadia), whatever might seem harsh in the strict execution of certain conditions. I have learnt with pleasure that my ambassador at St. Petersburg, animated by these sentiments, has known how to win the esteem of the Emperor Alexander. The same reception awaits you here— do not doubt it ; since, independently of your per sonal merit, you represent a Sovereign who so nobly knr.ws how to impose silence on the sad memories that war too often leaves, in order that he may only think of the advantages of a sincere peace by means of friendly relations. After the reception the Ambassador was conveyed back to his hotel with the same ceremony that marked his arrival at the Palace of the Tuileries. M. Antonini, the Neapolitan Ambassador, leaves Paris shortly for Brussels. The Marquis of Villamarina, the Sardinian Am bassador, has left Paris for Turin. An extraordinary Cabinet Council was held at St. Cloud on Monday, at which the Emperor presided in person. M. Persigny left Paris on Sunday afternoon for London. The Imperial Court, it is believed, will postpone its visit to Fontainbleau. The Bank returns for the month ending Thursday are more tavozable thsn could have been anticipated. The Presse has published the railway table for the last six months, which shows a depreciation in that property to the amount of 654,640,000 f., as compared with the returns of the previous six months. AUSTRIA. The visit of the Emperor and Empress to Italy is fixed to take place next week. Count Leo Thun, the Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs and Public Instruction, a day or two since tendered his resignation to the Emperor. His Mrkjesty declared that he was well satisfied with the services of the Minister, and desired him to retain his portfolio. A letter from Bucharest of the 25th states that the Austrian Government,has just confirmed Lieut.-Gen. de Marziani in the command of the Imperial troops for the time they may have to remain in the Princi palities. The points where the Austrians have garrisons are, in Wallachia:—Bucharest, Tergovist, Giurgevo, Kraiova, and Kalafat ; and in Mol davia :—Jassy, usch, Galatz, and Doroghoia. In the early part of October detachments were sent from other points to Ismail, Reni, and Kilia. Since the departure of General Coronini in July last, the effective strength of this corps of occupation has not been increased. An article in the Ost. Deutsche Post of Vienna pronounes against a second congress : This means (observes the writer) of settling the dif• fereuce may appear to be excellent, but it is not so in reality, for the congress might possibly lead to a very penlous result. The Paris Conference only terminated so promptly and so happily because all the powers were agreed as to the object to be attained. But the congress now asked for by the French journals would lead to pro found complications rather than any prompt conciliation. In our opinion, a congress at the present moment would only tend to dissolve the alliances, even formally; to am.