The Press.
London, England, 1857-09-12 00:00:00

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LONDON, SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 1857.

POSTSCRIPT.

We have news from Constantinople to the sth
September.
The arms of the embassies of France, Russia, and
England are uncovered to view, and the usual diplo-
matic intercourse resumed.

Herat is evacuated. Troubles, excited by reli-
gious fanaticism, have followed the departure of the
Persian troops.
The Ottoman dignitaries have proposed to the
Porte to name a ruler for the Principalities, either a
brother or son-in-law of the Sultan.

THE BELFAST RIOTS.—His Excellency the Lord
Lieutenant has been pleased to appoint David Lynch,
Esq., Q.C., and Hamilton Smythe, Esq., Q.C., Com-
missioners to inquire into the origin and circum-
stances of the disgraceful riots which commenced in
Belfast in the month of July last, and have been
recently renewed. The commissioners are not only
to ascertain the facts, but to report their opinions on
the measures necessary to prevent the future recur-
rence of such outrages. We understand that the
commissioners intend to commence their inquiries
on Monday next, and to prosecute them with vigour
and without delay. In addition to this investigation
the most effectual steps have been taken by Govern-
ment to repress these outrages by the strong-hand.
A largo force of cavalry and constabulary, under
active officers, have been concentrated at Belfast, to
aid the efforts of the mayor. Two stipendiary magis-
trates have also been stationed there.

CHAMOUNIX.—His Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales, accompanied by Prince Leiningen, Sir
William Codrington, Colonel Ponsonby, Mr. Gibbs,
and Dr. Armstrong, arrived at Chamounix on
Saturday evening last from Martigny by the Tete
Noire. It is the Prince's intention to pass a few
days in the valley, which is crowded with visitors.
On Monday the Royal party, accompanied by Mr.
Albert Smith, who is now at Chamounix, and had the
honour of acting as guide on the occasion, visited
the Cascade du Dard, and afterwards traversed the
Glacier du Bossons, returning by the other side.

THE INDIA RELIEF FUND.
CONTRIBUTION FROM THE EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH.
His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Napoleon has
placed his name upon the list of subscribers to the
India Relief Fund. The following is a translation
of a communication from the French Ambassador
to the Lord Mayor;—

Albert Gate, Sept. 7, 1857.
My Lord Mayor,--I have received from the Emperor the
following despatch
I send you one thousand pounds sterling as my personal sub-
scription in favour of the officers and soldiers so cruelly afflicted
in India, _

I also send you four hundred pounds, the result of the sub-
scription of the Imperial Guard.
We have not forgotten the generous subscription of the Queen
and of the English people at the time of the inundations.
Receive, my Lord Mayor, the assurance of my high
consideration.
The Ambassador of France,
(Signed) F. Da PERSIONY.
I send herewith an order for fourteen hundred pounds
sterling.

The following is a copy of a telegraphic despatch
from Colonel Phipps to the Lord Mayor, dated
Balmoral, Sept. 0:
You may announce subscriptions to the fund for the
Indian sufferers of 1,0001. from the Queen. 3001 from the
rrinoe Consort, and 1001. from the Duchess of Kent.

Lord Palmerston has subscribed 1001.

Public meetings have also been held at Batb,
Coventry, Dorchester, and Norwich, and resolutions
unanimously carried to support the fund. A peat
meeting at Liverpool on the same subject is con-
vened for Monday next.

IHE PATRIOTIC FUND.
The following information respecting the Patriotic
Fund has been published :
NUMBERS ON THE BOOKS.
Widows
Children
Orphans who have lost parents l3O