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London, England, 1854-12-16 00:00:00

ARTICLE 11..

His Majesty the Emperor of Austria having, in virtue of the
Treaty concluded on the 14th of June last with the Sublime
Porte, caused the Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia to
be occupied by his troops, he engages to defend the frontier of
the said Principalities against any return of the Russian forces ;
the Austrian troops shall for this purpose occupy the positions
necessary for guaranteeing those Principalities against any
attack. Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland, and his Majesty the Emperor of
the French, having likewise concluded with the Sublime Porte
on the 12th of March a Treaty § which authorises them to
direct their fortes upon every part of the Ottoman Empire,
the above-mentioned occupation shall not interfere with the
free movement of the Anglo-Freneh or Ottoman troops upon
these same territories against the military forces or the terri-
tory of Russia. There shall be formed at Vienna between the
Plenipotentiaries of Austria, France, and Great Britian, a Com-
mission to which Turkey shall be invited to send a Plenipo-
tentiary, and which shall be charged with examining and
regulating every question relating either to the exceptional
and provisional state in which the said Principalities are now
placed, or to the free passage of the different armies across
their territory.

ARTICLE 111.
In case hostilities should break out between Austria and
Russia, her *Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland, his Majesty the Emperor of Austria,
and his Majesty the Emperor of the French, mutually promise
to each other their offensive and defensive alliance in the pre-
sent war, and will for that purpose employ, according to the
requirements of the war, military and naval forces, the num-
ber, description, and destination whereof shall, if occasion
should arise', be determined by subsequent arrangements.
ARTICLE IV.

In the case contemplated by the preceding article, the high
contracting parties reciprocally engage not to entertain any
overture or proposition cm the part of the Imperial Court of
Basis, having for its object the cessation of hostilities,
without having come to au understanding thereupon between
themselves.

ARTICLE V.
Iu case the re-establishment of general peace, upon the
bases indicated in Article 1., should not be assured in the
course' of the present year, her Majesty the Queen of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, his Majesty the
Emperor of Austria, and his Majesty the Emperor of the
French, will deliberate without delay upon effectual means
for obtaining the object of their alliance.

ARTICLE VI.
Great Britian, Austria, and France will jointly communi-
cate the present treaty to the Court of Prussia, and will with
satisfaction receive his accession thereto, in case it should
promise its co-operation for the accomplishment of the com-
mon object:

ARTICLE VII.
The present treaty shall be ratified, and the ratifications
shall be exchanged at Vienna in the space of a fortnight.
In witness whereof the respective Plenipotentiaries have
signed the same, and have affixed thereto the seal of their
arms.
Done at Vienna, the 2d of December, in the year of our
Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-four.
(L.S.) WESTMORELAND.
(LS.) B UOL-SCHAUENSTEIN.
(L.S.) BOURQUENEY.

. Laid before Parliament in Part VIII. of Eastern Papers.
t Laid before Parliament in Part IX. of Eastern Papers.
::: Laid before Parliament in Part XI. of Eastern Papers.
§ Already laid before Parliament.

HULL.
d—a toA
James Clay, Esq., late M.P. magnificent silver epergne has just been
for this
borough, by a few of. the principal
merchants of the
pre
place, without distinction of political opinion, in grateful
acknowledgment of his constant attention to the eon-
mercial interests of his late constituents. Since the lose _
of his seat, Mr. Clay has refused several invitations- to
stand for other boroughs, on the
round that be
pledged to contest this borough at the next general
g
election.

AEIVIRANCE COMPANY AMBITILLTION Cl
portant arbitration case has just been decided in favour
of a leading assurance company, h which will
shortly be before the public. It appears that for some
years a person had been assuringtebdisetiaiifes:and irnmedi-
diately
ofls
disposing of the policies fora trifle above the
premiums paid. His decease took place about twelve
months back, and it was then found that nearly 18,0001.
had been assured by policies obtained by doubtful re-
presentations from 13 offices, who, upon discovery of
the circumstances, at once combined to resist the claims
made. The award now arrived at has been given by
the arbitrators (two of whom are members of the bar),
after a sitting of more than 30 days, and the exanaina-
tion of nearly 50 witnesses.
The numerous robberies that have been committed
lately in the neighbourhood of Southampton have ex-
cited the utmost alarm. The inhabitants are subscribing
liberally to pay for assistance in capturing and prose-
cuting the robbers. The police force is about to be
increased, and housekeepers are arming themselves with
revolvers. It is supposed the robbers are ticket-of-leave
convicts.

TELEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Egebtone.

THIS Z VENI).TG, Dzc. 16,

win be performed the Comedy of PRE;ENTED AT COURT.
hincipal characters by Messrs. Bnckstone, W. Farren, and Howe ;
wipes Reynolds, E. Chaplin, Grantham, and Lavine.
After which, the Ba let of THE STAR OF ANDALUSIA, in
which Senora Feral Yena wlil app ?an
To which will be added THE BALANCE OF COMFORT.
Followel by THE IRISH LION.
To conclade with THE STAR OF CURRA, by the Spanish
Dancers.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES 71.1 Ax.

THIS EVENING, DEC. 16,

To be followed by THE RIVALS. Principal characters by Me:lsrs.
W. Lacy, Harley, Meadows, J. Vining, 11. Mellon, Addison, and
Everett ; Mrs. Win.stanley, Mrs. W. Lacy, and Misses Heath and C.
Leclercq.
To be followed by A ROLAND FOR AN OLIVES.

1.1 C EMI THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, DEO. 16,

Will be performed AGGRA.V.I.TING SAM. Principal characters
by Messrs. C. Mathews, iioxby, Baker, Swan, Williams, and Tem-
pleton; Mrs. Macnamara, and Misses Oliver and H. Gordon.
To which will be added the new Comic Drama, called A COMICAL
COUZI TESS,

To be followed by TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE.
To conclude with the Farce entitled MY FELLOW CLERK.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL
Proprietor. Mr. B. Webster.—Dlrectrea, Madame Celesta.
• TIII3 EVENING, DEC. 16,

Will be performed an entire new Rustle Drama called PIERRE
THE FOUNDLING. Supported by Messrs. D. Webster and Kee-
ley, and Mrs. Keeley and Mlss Wool gar.
F,a!lowed by BONA FIDE TRAVELLERS.
After which, a new Farce called THE SLOW MAN.
To which will be &Wed a new Farce, eutAled THE RAILWAY
BELLE.

ROYAL OLY3IPIO THEtTRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING. DEe. 16.
Will be. presented THE BEULAH SPA. Principal characters
by Messrs. A. Wigan, Emery, F. Robson, and 11. Cooper; Miss
Manton, Mrs. A. Wigan, Mrs. Fit4allan, and Miss Julia St. George.
To be followed by THE FIRS r NIGHT. Characters by Messrs.
A`fl oil Wigan, Leslie. Harwood Cooper, and Gladstone; Miss Julia
St. George, and Miss Emily Ormonde.
To conclude with the Farce, called A BLIGHTED BEING, in
Which Mr. Robson will appear.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke.

SEVENTH WEEK of tha BATTLE of THE ALMA ! which, with
a matchless PAntomime, will also be acted at Christman.
THIS EVENING,

A Grand Military Spectacle, in Two Acts, by J. U. STOCQIIELLER,
Rs , called THE BATTLE of THE ALMA, giving a vivid repre-
sentation of that tremendous conflict, upon a vast space, combining
the Stage awl the Ring, and occupied by Four Mandred Auxiliaries,
in addition to the numerous Company.

After which, LES ELITES DU CERCLP. will appear in the
varied SCENES in the CIRCLE of Equestrian Talent.
The whole to conclude with a RISIBLE FARCE.
Box-off ice open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W .
Wast. Acting Manager, Mr. W. 11. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
Mr. Wm. Cooke, jun.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Twig DAy —Vcrtiing 43 inin.after 10 I Evening 12 min.aft.ll
To- 10112.0 W Morning 40 mlo.after 11 I Evening 0 mia.st,. 0

THE WEATHER.—cIuv Onzcz, Dec. 16.

"IIiZZMODSZTER, IN THZ
56 - highest since noon yesterday.
48—'owest this morning and during the night.
48—this day, at noon.

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WIND, N.W.—Moderate breeze, and fine cold dry
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