The Sun.
London, England, 1853-02-21 00:00:00

AUSTRIA.

A telegraphic dispatch from Vienna, of the 18th,
received at Paris, gives the following version of the
attempt on the life of the Emperor of Austria
Iris Majesty was walking on the Custei, when a
:tlingarian journeyman tailor, formerly a hussar, named
44aesobwey, traitorously attacked him from behind, and
Wounded him in the back of the head. His Majesty
Was able to go to the palace of the Archduke Albert,
Where the wound was dressed, and from there he re-
turned on foot to the palace. The wound is not danger-
"B, but nevertheless the medical men- have recom-
' tcleal,ed that he should remain in bed.'
The Debati adds
reason to believe that a first _dispatch,
' -1141ehArrived .yesterday' evening,''added further details.
t was with a poniard that the assassin approached the
Emperor and `gave hini a blow on theiback of, thel neck;
the consequences' of-which are' tortnnately without gra-
IritY. An aide-de-camp of the Emperor threw himself
" the assassin, and 'with a blow of his sabre struck him
dead„, at his feet. Another dispatch, however, gives a
;rnetent version; and says that the assassin used a mus-
ket to effect his crime."
There appears to be some discrepancy in the ac-
"ults as to the majiner in which the attempt was.
made.
Intelligence of the 19th states that the Emperor's
health was satisfactory, but a telegraphic message
of Yesterday says the Emperor suffers from a slight
4ftees of fever, but the doctors declare there is no
Roundfor uneasiness.
Westmoreland
representations have been made to Lord
sutlbrnereland, and a note sent off London, on the
roJeet of the licence given in England to political
ogees
•
tha,Po Rome days past the police have been more
have i`silally active in Vienna, and several arrests
th 'eel]. made. Domiciliary visits are likewise
order of the day. This is attributed to the
fitan conspiracy, and it is generally understood
',flat strict orders have been given to admonish all
Persons found guilty of conversing upon the sub-
ject.
The Primate of Hungary and the Archbishop of
salocsa, are at Vienna, to take part in certain epis-
copal conferences, having for their object the con-
clusion of a concordat with Rome. Another motive
for the unusual visit of two Hungarian prelates
may be to obtain still further concessions to the
Jesuits in Hungary. They have already been re-
Stored to their Church property and influence at
11Yrnau, much to the rejoicing of the primate (or
Archbishop of Gran).

PRUSSIA.
A Berlin letter, of the 15th says :--44 The Second
Chamber has decided that the legislative period is
,_
be extended from three to six years. This deci-
'rn is against the wish of the Ministry, who de-
jiaired. it to be two years. The day before yesterday
ule Council of Ministers decided that they would
4.,°+- accept that • determination, and that
.the ques-
*ll should be submitted to the .examinations of the
irst Chamber."
A. treaty of commerce has just been completed
between Austria and Prussia. The particulars of
Ns treaty, which may be regarded as the most
1111._Portanty'event that has occurred in Germany
;lice the establishment of the Confederation and
lverei, are not yet publicly known. Never-
theless,„,. enough has transpired to warrant the Affir-
Z,440n, first; that Austria furnishes incontestable
proofs of her determination 'to. adopt a system of
~!ogressive liberal commercial policy, as will be
aown by a large reduction of intermediary 41qs,
VTht only upon all raw articles of primary necessity,
feuding unwrought iron, but upon numerous
nis of manufactured goods ; and secondly, that
,ipp breaks with the Darmstadt coalition, by a clause
"rein it is stipulated that no treaty shall be
ecgicluded with any Zollverein States without the
rtartinipation or assent of Prussia. The treaty, whilst
,reduces the tariffs on divers most essential and raw
Zanufactured articles, stipulates likewise that no
tleignlentation whatever shall be introduced upon in-
le,ll"cliary tariffs, to or fro, but at the same time
b:'.1"?8 external tariffs, at the disposal of contracting
1-" s• But this faculty is more likely to tell
riZon.rably than unfavourably as regards foreign
Considering the liberal views entertained
ifi-`4, evinced by the resPeOtive Cabinets. The treaty
inrther said to extend not only to all Austrian
l'c'wn lands, including Loinbardy, but to Italy
etterally—that is, to such Italian states as have
~ ,i4tered. or may conclude commercial conventions
im m
the Imperial Government. This
_is a most
Fcalant feature of the negotiation, since it ex-
dullds the wide field for the debut of Prussian iiro-
ee ee' raw and manufactured ; • and will be most
feeeially beneficial to the Rhenan provinces, whose
• e,f,ge-inasters and manufacturers already carry on
13.;tensive dealings with Austria. These and other
bginces will now have a population of some seventy
lei°nB to supply, and this under the most favour-
is auspices as regards rail and water carriage. It
:iclithat the tariff on raw iron is to be reduced
iro both sides to 4, whilst (as well known) Belgian
ence pays 71, and that of England 10. This differ-
pok,:a "tween 4, accorded to Austria, and 10, ita-
tio;%". England, will no doubt attract the atten-
°l our Board of Trade, and justify its exer-
level s to obta
lgin a diminution at all events, to the
a eium.

Accor ITALY.
th ding to accounts of the 15th from Milan,
ere was still great difficulty *in obtaining access
to'
1-.. Com-
1h.., fro' the city. Baron Martini! Military
T744clant) had threatened to
anythe
ittrsen raising cries, singing, or whistling in ,
Punish severely
L tests. Two persons had been Condemned a.n. a
apged--one for having taken up arms
s7eldiers at the Josa-gate, the other for having tw_ '3
against the
iTl_lskets in his shop and having been seen with the
43..11rgents in the Rue Bottonuto.
,_ters from Berne of the 17th, state that the
'4ll,3lltay orders issued at Tesin are enforced with
Nkalt severity. The Austrians have blockaded even
14_tting-boats. The F6deral Council has sent Col.
fuo logeois to examine and report upon the real state
blocai!airs, and hopes were entertained that the
,o_7de would be raised, and that the export of
111;Z, at least, -would be allowed. Travellers and
by v,biandise are now compelled to take the route
4e gpluga
-11.

SPAIN.
411 r accounts are to the 15th. Among the indi-
LCa,2°lle
.that the Spanish Government are making
cotantileitary preparations, it is stated that besides
"ard, thrnblated increase in the artillery and civil
inout, , e licenses of leave which were issued lastf
41851 411 ave been recalled, and the conscripts o
04 6"„„-"° w, intot their homes on partial leave have
quarters,
w"Wk
and that detachments of

the engineer corps have been sent to such fortresses
as required reparation.
M. Martinez de la Rosa is to be the Ministerial
candidate for the Presidency of the Chamber of
Deputies, and his election is considered certain.
All reports of modifications in the Ministry had
ceased.
The following are the prices of Stocks :—Three
per Cents., 42 ; ditto Deferred, 23 5-16 ; Redeem-
able Debt (first class), 10 • ditto (second class), 5g ;
Coupon Certificates, 4.• Exchange on London, 51.