The Express.
London, England, 1852-04-14 00:00:00

TU RK EY.

The Belgrade Gazelle announces that the British
consul-general had rchoiated his flag, on the 3d inst.,
under a salute of twenty-one guns from the artillery
barracks, and resumed his usual intercourse with
the local government.

SWITZERLAND.

The Federal Council of Berne has decided to send
to Paris, in order to be converted into pieces of 5f.,
about 20,000 Brabant crowns which are hi the
treasury.

TIIE INDIAN ARCHIPELAGO.

JAVA.

BATAVIA, FEB. 27.—'fhe month has been marked
with the usual occurrence of shocks of earthquakes,
mom or less felt throughout the island, but the fre-
quency of which has ceased to make people uneasy—
they have become an almost everyday matter.
Steamer agency is now becoming general throughout
the Dutch Archipelago—to Macassar on the east, and
to Padang on the west, large and powerful steamers
have commenced to run motithly,and a third is daily
expected to open the line hence to Ambayna, or
within four hundred miles of the English colony of
Australia. Some political changes will probably
result front this regular communication with the vast
possessions of the Dutch in these seas. A few days
ago an American schooner, called the Flirt, was
brought into Batavia Roads in tow of a war steamer
from Palembang. The owner and all on board have
been made prisoners on a charge of high treason,
for endeavouring to induce the Sultan of Jambic
or Djambio to revolt against the Dutch. The recent
disaffection at Palembang and its neighbourhood has
greatly alarmed the Netherlands government, which
is well aware that the natives have no affection for
its rule. According to the Dutch version of this
treasonable affair, it would appear that the Flirt ar-
rived at Palembang, and that the owner, Mr. Gib-
son, stated that ho was on a pleasure cruise as a man
of fortune. After a short time, during which the ut-
most cordiality and hospitality existed between Mr.
Gibson and the officials at the station, the suspicions
of the authorities were excited, and a strict watch was
kept over the vetoers movements. The mate, or super-
cargo, who is said to be of a romantic disposition, was
despatched by Mr. Gibson with a letter to the Sultan
of Jambie, written in the Malayan lan-
guage, and stating that if the Sultan wished
it, 111 r. Gibson would enable him to throw off
the Dutch yoke, that there was a large
fleet of American vessels of war, which would assist
the Flirt against the Dutch. The mate travelled in
a native dress to avoid suspicion, and when captured
the letter alluded to was found concealed in one of
his stockings. The matter has caused much excite-
ment here, as the accused parties are to be tried for
treasonable designs against the Dutch government.
On his arrival here Mr. Gibson was kept a close
prironer, but released by the court on the ground
that the affair appeared to be no more than a foolish
escapade. On the same day the Procurenr-General
had Mr. Gibson and crew imprisoned. They are now
incarcerated, awaiting trial before the Supreme Court.
The whole, certainly, is a very singular business.
Mr. Gibson hss addressed a letter to the American
commodore, begging his interference and protection.