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London, England, 1857-01-16

BAWILI/10 DI

Proprietors' capital 14,5i3,000
Rest .... • • • • • 3,335,254
Public deposit e (in-
eluding Exchequer,
Commissioners of
• Rational Debt, Sav-
ing's Banks, and
Dividend Accounts) 3,7 f 5,379
Other deposits ...... 10,644,674
Seven Day and other
8i1111............ ... 845,460

Z 33,083,767

Dated the 1 ith day of January,

AVERAGE PRICE OF SUGAR.
The Average Price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com-
puted from the returns made in the week ending Jan.
13, 1857, exclusive of the Duties of Gastonia paid or
payable thereon, on the importation thereof into Great
Britain :
s, d.
From the British Possessions in America 36 3
Muscovado, the produce of the
Muscovado, the produce of the East Indies 39 6i
Average of the above three descriptions' :?8 2.1

BANKRUPTS.
Robert Henry Hill, George Robert Hudson, and Fred-
erick Hudson, importers, London-wall, to
esurrender,oni Jan.
27, at twelve, and Feb. 28, at eleven, at is
rtipt3y. Johnson, ocial assignee, Basin h l‘l'ffsßtraenetk;
Madox and Wyatt, Clement's-lano, Lombard-street, -
Horatio Bunting, scedsman, Colchester, Jan. 21e 't,City:
and Feb. 24, at half-past one. at the Court of Bankruptcy.
Stansfeld, official assignee ;Jones, Colchester.
Joseph Gelsthorp, builder, Nottingham, Jan. 27, and
Feb. 17, at half-past ten, at the Shirehall, Nottingham.
Harris, official assignee, Nottingham ; Watson, jail.,
Nottingham.
Joseph Baxter, victualler, Gooch-street, Birmingham,
Jan. 29, at half-past ten, and Feb. 2), at half-past eleven,
at the Birmingham District Court. Christie, official
assignee, Birmingham; Suckling, Birmingham.
Joseph Henry Clarke, hatter, Leicester, Jan. 27, and
Feb. 17, at half-past ten, at the Shirehall, Nottingham.
Harris, official assignee, Nottingham ; Spooner, Leicester;
Bowley and Ashwell, Nottingham ; Hodgson and Allen,
Birmingham. _ .

William Duckworth, cotton manufacturer, Church, near
Accrington, Lancashire, Feb. 5 and 26, at twelve, at the
Manchester District Court. Hernaman, official assignee,
Manchester ; Potter, Manchester.
William lurch, lastmaker, Back hill, Hatton-garden,
Jan. 2T, at half-past one, and Feb. 24, at one, at the Court
of Bankruptcy. Graham, official assignee ; Sidney,
Lincoln's-inn-fields.
Richard Harrison and John James Cole, barge builders,
Twig Folly, Bethnal-green, Jan. 30 and Feb. 24, at
twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Lee, official assignee,
Aldermanbury ; Hilleary, Fenchurch-buildings.
John Oldham, currier, Long-acre, Feb. 2, at eleven, and
March 2, at two, at the Court of Bankruptcy.
_Nicholson,
official assignee, Basinghall-street ; Lloyd, Bloomsbury-
David Shove, tallow chandler, Croyden, Surrey, Feb.
4, at half-past twelve, and March 2, at one, at the Court
of Bankruptcy. Pennell, official assignee, Basin3hall-
street ; Long, Clifford's-inn.
William T Gravenor, hatter and milliner, Birming-
ham, Jan. 28 and Feb. 18, at half-past ten, at the Binning-
ham District Court. Whitmore, official assignee, Birming- 1
London, England, 1857-01-16

REPLY OF THE FEDERAL COUNCIL TO raz
SWISS RESIDEvTS ET LONDON.

The Federal Cannel! of Switzerland have sent the
following reply (a translation) to the address of the Swim;
residents in Loudon, agraed to at a publio meeting on the
2d inst.

" Berne, Jan. 6, 1857.
"The Swiss Federal Council to the Consul-General of

the Swiss Confederation at London.

"Monsieur,—We acknowledge the receipt of the pa-
triotic address which, signed by a great number of Swiss
at London on the 2d inst., announces at the same time
a truly magnificent donation of 2,2831. 13s. 6d., in•
eluding 540/. from Swiss residents .at Liverpool, to
bs distributed amongst the defenders of the country or
their families. You add, M. Consul-General, that 1,540 Z.
of the above sum has been sent to the banking-house of
Messrs. Marcuard and Cie., with instructions that it be
placed at our disposal.
".The noble language of this address, and the glowing
sentiments expressed therein, have profoundly
touched ns. We see here a new proof that, in trying
circumstances, all the Swiss is one ; that the children of
the country breathe but for her, whether they live in
their native land or tread a foreign soil.
"This sentiment of confraternity, which manifests
itself in the days of prosperity as in those of adversity,
is an eloquent testimony in favour of the Ccnfederatiun
and its institutions which secure the happiness of all.
" We Leg you, M. Consul-General, to be the inter.
pretor of our lively gratitude to our compatriots for the
patriotic devotion which they have displayed. We ask
you also to address, in our name, our sincerest thanks
to the Swiss both of London and Liverpool, for the
generous offering which they have placed upon the altar
of the country, and t.) inform them that a central nom-
inittee will be entrusted with the distribution of these
and similar gifts conformably to the intentions of the
noble donors.
" We conclude by adding our voices to those of the
signers of the address in praying God to protect and
preserve our dear country.
"Receive, M. Consul-General, the repeated assurance
of our distinguished consideration. Ia the name nf the
Swiss Federal Council,

"The President of the Confederation,
(Signed) "C. FIANEROD."
"The Chancellor of the Confederation,
(Signed) " Somas."

The sum subscribed by the Swiss in London .was
2,084/. 175., which, with 5401. sent from Liverpool.
whounted to 2,6241. 17s. The total amount of cootri-
tutions received and notified to the Federal Council
from Swiss residing abroad, including the above, is now
about 11,0001. sterling.
London, England, 1857-01-16

I Country Markets.

DER] BY SMITLIFIELD.—JAN. 13.
Our market • was well supplied with fat beasts to-day,
but the greater 1 part were only of the middling sort, and
some few were 1 eft unsold owing to the high price asked.
The number of i ;beep was about the average, and realising
a good 'nice. 1 fat calves were again scarce. A better
supply of pigs.

The following were the quotations a—Beef, 6d to 61d;
mutton, 7d. to 34 ; lamb, —d to Od ; veal, 7d tc 8d pet
lb. ; pigs, 0:4 6d .to 1.1. s al per score ; rough fat, 5s 6&t to ON
per 1411): ; hides , 4id to 6.d per lb ; calbskins, 41c1 to 01
per le.

-
EDO "BURGH GRAIN.—JAN. 14.
A large supply f of grain in the market to-day. Wheat,
and barley had i eady sale, while oats and beans were dull-
A. decline on las• t week's quotations, excepting barley.
Wheat, on th e top, 12a up, and on the average le 6a
down. Barley, 6d up on the top, and —d up on the
.I,verage. Oats on the top Gd down—on the average 6a
.town. Beans o a the top 8s 6d down, and on the average
2s 2d down. •
London, England, 1857-01-16

A.ustralasix.
Bank of Egypt
Bank of London
iri. Col. Bk.&Ln. C.
iiritish N. American
Chartd. Bank of Asia
Chrtd. link. of India,
Australia. & China
City
Colonial
Commercial of Loud
En g.Sc ot. &Ans.Cht
Load. Chart. Bk. of
Australia
Ditto New
London and County
Loci.&E. Bnk g. Corp
London Joint Stock
Load. & Westminster
National Pro. ef Eng
Do. Naw
National Bank
Now South Walet
:Oriental Bk. Corn
Ottoman Bank .
Provincird of Ireland
Do. N0w..........
it All 3 B &Go Im Co
Aintrxlia
r. 7
I Do. New
lUnion of London

50 lUnity Mutual —
512 Wootorn4 cof Loud
London, England, 1857-01-16

JOINT-ST( Di

all Australasia .. .
18 Bank of Egypt
50 Bank of London
41 Bri. Col. Bk.&Ln. C.
all British N. American
5 Chartd. Bank of Asia
6 Cbrtd. Bnk. of India,
Australia, & China,

50 City
25 Colonial
20 Commercial of Loud
all Kng.Seot.&Aus.Cht
all Loud. Chart. Bk. of
Australia
all Ditto New
20 London and County
50 Lad.&E. Bnkg. Corp
10 London Joint Stock
20 Loud. & Westminster
35 National Pro.ef Eng
10 Do. New
226 National Bank
all New South Wales
all Oriental Bk. Corp
15 Ottoman Bank
so Provincial of Ireland
all Do. New ....
1 R Aus B&Goim Co
south Australia
all Unica of Australia...
2 • Do. New

10 Moo'. of London ww
50 Unity Mutual
N Welton Bk of Lund
London, England, 1857-01-16

£138,511

T" LONDON JOIN- STOCK BANK.
Established in 1936.
Head-office—Prince's-street. Mansion-house.
Western Branch-69, Pall-mall.
Sabseribed CapitGaluX3,at 00
eel4ooo.
,Paid-up Capital,l £6ooooo.
are Fund,ooo.
,
Aceonnti of parties arc kept agreeably to ,
Bankers.
the custom of London
. - -

Parties keeping banking accounts with the Bank can at all times
ransfer to a deposit account such portion of their balance as they
may not immediately require, upon which their balance
the current
rate of the day will be showed.
Deposits are also received from parties nit elastomers, either at call,
or for thud periods, or interest at the market rstes.
The agency of joint-stock and other country and foreign banks
and rtaken on such terms as may be agreed upon.
Investments in and sales of all des..,ription, of British and forel.m
scent' ti-s, bullion, specie, &e., effected. r, '
Dividends 011 English an foreign funds, on raaway and other
shares, debentures, and coupons, received without charge to cus-
tomers. Every other description of banking business and money
agency transacted, and letters of credit granted Ott the COlllinellt, and
en the chief commercial towns of the world.

UNION ASSURANCE SOCIETY
(FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITI :S).

A.D. 1714.
Conti'll, and 'lO, Baker-street, London.
College-green, Dublin.—Gronengen-street, Hamburg.
Exchange-street West, and Tithebarn-street, Llvcrp mi.
No•th Nelson-street, Edinburgh.
Instituted in the reign of Queen Anne, A.D. 1714, with large Invested
Funes.
. DIItECTOELB. &C.
CnAtaxAte—JOllS BE INGTON MILLS, Esq.
PEPUTT-CRAIRUAN—HENRY ALDWIN SOAHES, Esq.
James Bentley, Esq. John Paynter, Esq.
Thomas Bodley, Esq. John Rogers, Esq.
Daniel Britten, Esq. Henry Britt, Esq.
Nicholas Charrington, Esq. George Spen,..er Smith, Esq.
S. Preston Child, Esq. Horsman Solly, lr eq.
William Gilpin. Esq. W. Foliar White, sq.
Thomas Lewis, Esq.' k.arnuel Wilson, Esq., Aid.
Thomas Mills, Esq., M.P. Stephen Wilson, Had.
John Morley, Esq.

LIFE
Reduced rates for young and middle ages. with guarantee of a
company in existence upwards of 140 years, and a large accumulated
capital. The last Bonus (1855) gave additions to policies varying
from 25 to 70 per cent. on the previous Coven years' premiums.
Lower rates, without profits. Two-thirds only of the premiums may
be paid until death. Decreasing and increasing rates of premium, and
half-yearly or quarterly. Medical fees allowed.
London, England, 1857-01-16

AMERICA

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF BALTIMORE.
LIVERPOOL, THURSDAY.
The screw steam-ship City of Baltimore, Captain
Robert Leitch, belonging to the Liverpool and
Philadelphia Steam-Ship Company, arrived off
Holyhead at 11.30 a.m., and entered the Mersey
this afternoon, after a very good run (considering
the season) from the Delaware.

She left 'Philadelphia on the Ist instant, and has
brought 81 passengers and a large cargo of bread •
stuffs on freight. _

At the time of the departure of the City of Bal-
timore there was a good deal of floating ice in the
Delaware, although the navigation was free.
The advices to hand are three days from Phila•
delphia, and two days from the other towns of the
Union, later than brought by the Canada.
She encountered very heavy weather. Passed
the Royal mail steamer Asia hence on the 7th.
The Kangaroo arrived at Philadelphia on the Ist ;
the Fulton at New York, on the 31st ult.
_ _

Mr. Sumner has recovered sufficiently to return
to his duties at Washington. Several fires and
accidents are reported.

Despatches received at Louisville state that the
reports of the negro insurrection are mere humbugs.
It is said that President Comonfort had proposed
an alliance with the United States in order to
strengthen his position in Mexico.

Money at New York on the 31st opened stringent,
ut became a little easier. Stocks were firm.
xchange quiet on London, 108 to ; Paris, 520
to 5 231.
Cotton continued firm, with moderate sales. The
Ecglish news caused a decline ix the breadstuff
market .

Provisions unchanged. Freights steady.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. I.—Stocks steady and firm,
without much movement. Flour dull and settled.
Not much wheat offering ; millers holding off for
lower prices. Little doing.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 31.—There was a moderate
business doing in cotton, without a quotable change
in prices.
Breadstuff market very full. Provisions quiet.
Exchange on London, 1071.
London, England, 1857-01-16

OPPOSITION TO THE INCOME TAX.

On Wednesday evening a public meeting was held in
the Town-hall, Sheffield, to petition Parliament for the re.
duction of the income tax from the Ist of April next. The
meeting was convened by Mr. J. W. Pyo Smith, the
Mayor, in compliance with a requisition signed by a large
number of the principal manufacturers, shopkeepers, &c.,
in the town, and was numerously attended. The Mayor
presidod. Resolutions in condemnation of the tax, and a
petition to Parliament founded upon them, were agreed to.

The Mayor of Maidstone called a public) meeting on
Wednesday, for the purpose of discussing, the subject of
the income tax, when resolutions were unanimously Plumed
for preparing a potition to Parliament, praying
that the
extra 9d. imposed upon the outbreak of the late war may
be immediately taken off, and the remaining 7d.at as early
a period as possible. A public meeting was killll in the
Town-hall, Kendal, on Monday last, Mr. John Whitwell,
mayor, presiding, when revolutions were passed against
this tax.

The sgitatinn agninsf, the incozne tsx,whi.ch haq now ex.
tended. thiough every prt of the kzugdonz, found
ep,sioa iu Tewkesbury yesterday,. when resolutions
condemnatory of the tax. were passed, in one of the most
unanimous meetings which we ever remember to hors
witnessed.
London, England, 1857-01-16

BOROUGH HOF.

There is a moderate business doing in most kinds of hops,
and late rates are fairly supported. The show of samples
is tolerably good.
Mid and East Kent pockets, 31 5s to 51 129 ; Weald
of Rent, 31 3s to 4/ 10s; Sussex, 31 Os to 3115 s ; yearlings,
if 10s to 3/ be.
London, England, 1857-01-16

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING, DELICATE GROIS.ND. Messrs.
G. Vining and Leslie ; Mrs. Stirling.
A new Fairy Extravaganza, by J. R. Planch6, Esq., called
YOUNG AND HANDSOME. Messrs. F. Robson, Rogers,
Leslie, G. Cooke, Danvers. Misses Swanborough, Thirlwall,
St. Casse, Castleton, Bromley, Maskell, and Mrs. Melfort.
After which, CRINOLINE.
Commence at half-past Seven.

A STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.

THIS EVENING, Shakspeare's Tragedy of RICHARD
THE THIRD, with Mr. W. Cooke's Splendid Equestrian
Illustrations. Richard, Mr. James Holloway.
After which, the choice SCENES of Equestrian Skill in
the ARENA.

To conclude with the irresistibly funny equestrian comic
pantomime, called PAUL PRY ON HORSEBACK ; or,
ifarlequin and the Magic Horseshoe, in which Mr. W. Cooke
will drive Eight Golden-footed Steeds attached to the re-
splendent Chariot of Gold.
Doors open at half-past six ; commence at a quarter be-
fore seven o'clock. Box-office open from Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. Equestrian Director, Mr. W.
Cooke, jun.

A Morning Performance every Saturday, at Two o'clock.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow.
ing company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance o:
Selections from all the popttla.: Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
Glees, Duets, &c., viz. : —Miss E. Pearce, Mrs. J. Caulfield,
Miss Brunell, and Miss Summers ; Mr. J. Caulfield, Herr F.
Jonghmans, R. Grover, T. Rain°, T. Farrant, S. Jones, J,
Barker, W. Melling, and P. Corrie ; Masters Austin, Ben-
nett, and Corri ; Mr. Sam Cowell and E. Hackney. Piano-
forte„T. Tiarroway, R.A. ; harmonium, J. Caulfield, jun. ;
director, Mr. J. Caulfield. Commence at Seven o'clock pre
cisely. Suppers, &c., until twelve o'clock. In addition to
the uqual Vocal Entertainment, the celebrated SPANISH
MINSTRELS will appear in costume at Nine and Eleven
o'clock Every Evening, and sing some of their favourite selec-
tions.
London, England, 1857-01-16

jCOLONIAL.

TssA—The market has a very firm appearance, and the
late advance in common congou has been fully established,
a parcel at public sale yesterday having realised is per lb.
A good business has also been done in gunpowders, at an
advance of Lid per lb, having realised is 7isi to 2s lid per lb.
SUGAR —The supplies generally are very limited, and
but a moderate business has been effected, at full prices.
The fine qualities of foreign are inquired for at late rates.
The stocks of sugar on hand at the present time, compared
with those at the same period last year, are about 4,000
tons less, and prices 4s to 7s per cwt higher.
COFFEE—The market has been very scantily supplied,
and prices are on the rise, the stocks being fully 2,0,10 tons
ehort of what they were last year at the same period. Both
plantation and native Ceylon are held for very high rates.
RlCE—Large quantities are on the market for sale, and
prices have not been supported. The low and middling
qualities may be quoted fully 3 per cent. cheaper.
RESlN—There is an active demand, and full rates are
current. Demerara proof realised 3s, and Jamaica 4s 4d
per gallon.
SPACES—There has been a fair demand for most descrip-
tions of spices and prices are firm. Pepper, pithento, mace,
nutmegs and ginger havia g been at rather higher quotations.
SALTPETER - Very little business has been transacted,
and at public sale a large quantity was taken in at prices
above their value.
CoutlNEAL—There is a good demand, and prices are
well supported for all qualities.
TALLow—An active speculative business has been done,
and prices have a very firm appearance. P.Y.C., on the
spot, and spring delivery, 60s 3d to 60s 6d ; last three
months, 543 per cwt.

Verger, the assassin of the Archbishop of Paris, will
be tried to-morrow.

Monsignor Salinis, Bishop of Amiens, is appointed
Archbishop of Paris,

Tun LICENSED VICTUALLERS' BALL. —Yesterday
evening the usual annual ball, in aid of the endowment
fund of the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum, took place in
the rooms of the London Tavern. The success which
invariably attends the charitable festivities in connection
with the Licensed Victuallers' Association was certainly
thrown into the shade by the unusual brilliancy with
which the entertainment passed off on this occasion-
The various rooms of the establishment used last evening,
though capable of accommodating upwards of 1,000
dancers, were so densely crowded as to render the danc-
ing for some time anything but a graceful or convenient
amusement ; indeed it would have been quite impractic-
able but for the able management of Dlr. F. Frampton,
who upon this occasion gratuitously volunteered his
st,rvice9 a. The ronmq
rna.ter of the c-remonic.,
were
elegantly decorated, and every attention and accommo-
dation which the vast resources of the London Tavern
afford were placed at the service of the numerous visitors
by Mr. Bathe.
London, England, 1857-01-16

THE PACIFI'C'.

SOUTHAMP TON, JAN. 15.
By the West India steamer La Plata, arrived
to-day, we have received Panry eaa papers to the
24th of December, being five da3-s later than those
brought by the American steam 3 r Canada.
The Pacific Steam Navigation 2 'ompany's steamer
Dolivia, Captain Johnson, arriv E d from the South
Coast on the 21st, with the u ual semi-monthly
mails and 250,000 dole. in sp. a lie. She brought
dates from Valparaiso of Nov. 30 ; Callao, Dec.
11 ; and Payta, Dec. 16.
The general news from the -Republic of Chili
Was not of any particular interei ;;. The President
of the Republic was about b; visit Valparaiso,
"here he intended to remain during the warm
season. The Valparaiso and i antiago Railroad
was soon to be opened as far as 1 'macho, a distance
of 30 miles. An /electric
.telegr 3 ph between San-
tiago and Talca would probably be completed this
summer. The barks Caesar, Hel E ne, and Grasbook
had arrived at the port of Mont ; with 300 German
immigrants for the new settlement of Llanquellue.
Lighthouses were to be construe c ed where required
along the coast by order of the ( ; overnment. The
first was to be at Valparaiso.
The markets at Chili contim ;ed dull, no sales
having taken place for exportatio x 1, the local dealers
being in general well supplied . All articles of
merchandise were abundant .3 scept sugar and
coffee, of which stocks were eit,:oer small or held
by importers. Sales of flour hat I been limited. In
Valparaiso prices ranged from 11 dols. 50c. to 11
dols. for 2001 b., six months. 'Wheat was scarce,
and there was some prospect of -t he new crop being
affected by the rust.
The yellow fever rages in the towns and villages
north of La Paz.

Dates from the Republic of Peru are to Dec. 11.
lieneral Vivanco, the head of the revolutionary
movement, arrived at Arequipa on the 3d of Dec.,
and was received with enthusiasm i ; he immediately
issued a proclamation to the peopit e, and commenced
organising the different brauche s of his Adminis-
tration. The departments of Mt ,quegua and Puno
remain faithful to the Governme t it ; those of Canas
and Canches have declared fc( r Vivanco. The
Tacna division of the army was a,t Arica, to protect
that port, and General San Ro i nau was at Puno,
organising the troops. The city of Cuzco remained
faithful to the Government. rruxillo and Lam-
bayeque have declared against t tie Government, in
favour of General Vivanco. I:n the latter town
the people defeated a force of 40 infantry and a
picket of cavalry. Don Jose Te:Ilo had been nomi-
nated a sub-prefect by the revolutionary party.
Business was, of course, come, etely paralysed by
the unsettled state of affairs.
London, England, 1857-03-24

CITY OF LONDON.

The usual proclamation preliminary to an election
was made by the Sheriffs in the Guildhall yester-
day, and the nomination has been fixed for Friday
next—ae polling to take place on the following
day. Mr. W. A. Rose having retired, in order to
present himself to the electors of Newport, Lord J.
Russell is now the only competitor to the four can-
didates put forward by the Registration Association
—viz., Baron Rothschild, Sir J. Duke, Mr. Craw-
ford, and Mr. Currie. The supporters of both par-
tici have organised their committees and sub-com-
mittees, by whom the city has been divided into .lis-
tricts for canvassing purposes. The canvass on behalf
of Lord John was commenced as early as Thursday
last, the clay on which the noble lord presented him-
self to the meeting at the London Tavern ; it has
been actively prosecuted ever since, and the result
so far is taken by his adherents as an earnest of cer-
tain success. The 'canvass for the other candidates
was not opened till Saturday last, and it has pro-
ceeded hitherto very languidly, owing 'to the ab-
sence of all Conservative opposition. At the same
time the friends of the four " Liberal and Commer-
cial" candidates aver that Lord John is already
far behind, and confidently anticipate that he will
not only be rejected; but will be left in a " miserable
minority." It is not felt to be necessary by either
side to stimulate excitement by the holding of pub-
lic meetings or the keeping up of an active fire of
squibs or pasquinades. The only noticeable attempt
in the latter liue is the issue (doubtlessunauthorised)
of some wretched doggrel verses, in which vile puns
are. made upon the name of Mr. " Raikes" Currie,
the bad taste of which those whose cause they are
intended to serve would be the Orot to repudiate.
London, England, 1857-03-24

DUBLIN AND KINGSTOWN.

The report of the directors of this company states that
the alteration of the gauge between Dui lin and Kings-
town is being rapidly proceeded with, and that, as soon
as it is completed, and an uniform gauge established
throughout, an increase in the traffic receipts over the
Kingstown line may confidently be expected. With re-
ference to the subject of the directors' remuneration, it is
stated that the usual charge of 4001. has been made for
the half-year ending the 31st of August last, bnt for the
following half-year, and for the future, it is considered
that 2001. per annum will be a proper amount. Of the
sum now available for distribution—namely, 12,3751.,
the board declare a dividend for the half-year of 4 per
cent., free of income tax, on the paid-up capital of
305,0001., amounting to 12,2001., and carry forward the
balance of 1571. to the next account. In conformity with
the last half-yearly report, a call of 5 per cent, on the EX'
tension capital will be made in August next.
London, England, 1857-03-24

DEBBT.

10 to •1 agst Mr. W. I'Anson's Bliuk Bonny (taken)
16 to 1 3.45 t Mr. T. Parrs M.D. (taken to 501.)
20 to 1 agst Lord Londesborough's Kent (taken)
20 to 1 apt Lord John Scr•tt'e Lady Hawthorne (t)
20 to 1 agst Mr(taken). Coppathwaite's Sprig of Shillelagh
25 to 1 agst Mr. lioward's Arsenal (taken)
1000 to 15 agst Lord Zetland's Skirmisher.(taken)

COLONISATION IN TURKEY.—By a recent arrival from
Cpstantinopl9., which brings intelligence to the 12-,h,
we learn that- the Sultan published a firmar, ordering
that land shall be given to foreign families who may feel
disposed to establish themselves in Turkey. The essen.
tial condition required for such settlers will be that they
shall become subjec-s of the Sultan and swear fidelity to
him. The colonists are to have full freedom of religion,
and have their own churches.
London, England, 1857-03-24

BELGIUM.

The Belgian Moniteur publishes a royal decree,
directing that such holders of the 5 per cent, loan
of 1851 as may wish to obtain the reimbursement
of their capital shall deposit their titles in the
offices of the Public Debt at Brussels within a de-
lay 0f.15 days from the 21st inst. The persons who
do not demand the reimbursement within that
period will have their securities converted at par.
into four-and-a-half per cent. rente on the Ist No-
vember next. A premium of a half per cent. will
be given to those who present their securities for
conversion.

NAPLES.
The Journal de Pretnkfort contains an article from
a❑ official Austrian pen which deserves notice, as
•it accuses the Russian Government of ingratitude
towards the King of Naples, "who is now under-
going punishment" for the sympathy which he dis-
played for the Emperor Nicholas during the war.
The Governmental writer says :
" The Russian envoy at Naples professes to be the
friend of the Court of Naples, and gives it the benefit of
his advice, but the Russian Minister at Turin, and the
members of the Imperial family residing at Nice, openly
approve of the policy of Sardinia. Now it is evident that
if ever the pi 'icy of Sardinia should get the upper hand
in Italy, the dynasty which at present reigns over the
Two Sicilies would be in an imminent danger. The state
of things in Naples becomes worse and worse, and as long
as the diplomatic relations between that kingdom and
the great miritirne Powers are interrupted there is no
chance of improvement. We do not doubt that the in•
tentions of England and France were good when they
pronounced the international interdict against Naples,
but the effect of the measure may perhaps be much
greater the.t was intended."
London, England, 1857-03-24

SPAIN.

The Madrid journals of the 19th contain a
piece of news which is of some importance,
and which i 4 confirmed by the semi-official
Hojas Autografas. It is that the Government had
formally notified to M. Hidalgo, who had been sent
td Madrid by the Mexican Government to treat of
the pending difficulties b3t ween Mexico and Spain,
that it could not receive him or any ocher diploma-
tist from Mexico until Spain should have obtained
froth that country the redress to which bhe consi-
ders herself entitled. In accordance with this reso-

lutio n, M Lafrag ua , another Mexican aged, who
was expect din Mac Ted, would of course not be
received. The Epoca intimates that the mediation
offered by the Emperor of the French would most
likely be respectfully declined, and that Sprain
would obtain reparation from Mexico by sending a
fleet to her shorei.

The Independance Beige states that Chevalier
Pinelli lett Naples on the 12th for Rome, and that
ho will proceed thence to Paris and London, with
the view of bringing about the resumption of diplo-
matic relations between Naples and the Courts of,
England and France.

A Vienna letter of the 19th, in the National
Gazette of Berlin says :—" It is stated in well-
informed circles that France is disposed to exercise
mediation in the Austro-Sardinian conflict ; but a
mediation cannot be advantageous in an Austrian
point of view, unless Sardinia shall positively dis-
avow any intention of calling in question the Aus-
trian possessions in Italy, the language of Count
Cavour not having satisfied her on that point.

It is rumoured
th at
ao nu
theusual
Austriannumber
a f
many
noof
ny t
RRi e turi
.ss
ss
iic
oaa
nun
posted
troops are now
the Pruss;an fi outier there are only
soldiers as are necessary to guard it. The Russian
Embassy in this city has received no advice 3 that
the Emperor Alexander intends to go to Sardinia
and France in the spring.
London, England, 1857-03-24

- • SALE OF OLD STORES AT SHEERNESS.
ADMIRALTY, SOMERSET-PLACE, 23d March, 1857.
THE Commissioners for Executing the Office of
and _ Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
treland, do Hereby Give Notice, that on THURADAY, the 14'h
next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, the Captain Superintendent
L 442 )14 UP to Sale, in her Majesty's Dock Yard at Sheerness, several
ots of

OLD STORES ;
ng of old Rope (cab and hawserlat), , anvass
e"Ststi
utunmocks in rags, Coalellald Bags, &c., &c., all ldyinShakingsg in the saiCd Yr_rd.
(Zersons wishing to view the Lots must apply to the Superintendent
w_notes of admission for that purpose.
Tar,tal °Vies and Conditions of Sale may be bad here and rt the
•

Ili Au+,—
•ority of the French Consul-General.—Not ice Is hereby given,
that the following SALE of PRESERVED BEEF will be the last
account of the French Government.
• SALE of FRENCH COMMISSARIAT
)00,„ SURPLUS STORES, consisting of PRESERVED BOILED
of English, Scotch, and Irish manufacture, in tin cansters of
.ro.tlt 6 lb. each, and packed in wooden boxes containing 11itins.
Auction,
COCK E has been honoured with instructions to Sell by
earl on, at the L mdon Commercial Sale Rooms, Mincing-lane, on an
parcels
date in April next, of which due notice will he given, several
of the above description of Provisions, composed of the mann-
""ttre of the following celebrated firms, viz ,
Messrs. Henry Powell and Sons, London ;
• Messrs. John M'Call and Co., ondon ;
Messrs. John Moir and Son, Aberdeen ;
Messrs. D. Hogarth and Co , Aberdeen ; and
Messrs. John Gillon and Co , Leith.
All the boxes for sale al, being opened and carefully examined for
a
by round
canisters, the whole of which will be selected and replaced
lfound ones, and the fact the beef having been originally manu-
factured in this country undor strict in.pection, expressly for the use
Of the troops in the Crimea, where it gave the highest satisfaction,
added to Its, being p^rfectly free from defective tins, will give
either for every
assurance to buyers of its excellent quality and fitness
home consumption or exportation. Packages included in the rur-
ease• The several parcels of be for sale are now on view at Beal's-
-11
~.°, art, Min-lane, Tcoley-street, where purchasers may satisfy them-
selves that every care is beim taken in removing from the boxes all
canisters unfit for use. Any further information required can be
obtained at the office of Mr. Cone, 2, Old Trinity House, Water-lane,
Tower.street, and catalogues six days previous to the stee, at the fol-
lowing places, viz.;—
Commercial Sale Rooms, Mincing-lane ;
Corn Exchange,
Garraway's,
Baltic, and Coffeehouses;
t, '1: 7 -Jerusalem
also at the news rooms of the principal inland towns and outporte
•

RAILWAY of RUSSIA.
TNABUEG.

CTOES.
IDOL
I C. Hill, Esq.
Sir J. M. Tylden.
London, England, 1857-03-24

LA I'AVORITA.

The distinguished Basso Profondo,
Signor VIAL ETTI,
Will also make his first appearance at the opening of the
Theatre. -

The admired Tenor,
Signor BOTARDI,
Will make his first appearance early in the season.

Besides the principal executants of last year, the Orchestra
has been strengthened by the engagement of, amongst others,
Signor PEZZE,
First Violoncello of La Scala, and
Signor GIRALDONI,a
First Contrebasso of Bergamo, L Scala, (te.
The Chorus will be numerous and effective.

In addition to the union of operatic talent at the opening
of the season, the inauguration of the Ballet portion will bo
made by the 'fascinating Artiste,

Madlle. POCCHINI.
The most successful Ballet,
LA ESMERALDA,
Will be revived expressly for her debut.
Early in the season, Madlle. BOSCHETTI and Madlle,
KATRINE will appear.

Madlle. MARIE TAGLIONI
Will arrive early in May, and will shortly afterwards appear
in a New Ballet, composed expressly for her by M. Paul
Taglion'.

Madame ROSATI
Will appear in a Ballet Divertissement from Auber and Scribe's
New Ballet of
MARCO SPADA,
Now preparing for her at the Academie Imperials,
Principal Artist to the E.tablishment—
Mr. CHARLES MARSHALL.
Tho Costume Department under the sole direction of
Mme. COPERE.
E Executed by M. LAUREYS and Mrs. MASTERMAN.
Principal Machinist--Mr. D. SLOMAN.
'lead of the Property Department--Mr. BRADWELL.

The Subscri
terms will be as ption
foltow :
will consist of Thirty Nights, and the
Pit Boxes
Grand Tier .......... ,
One Pair
Two Pair
Pit Stalls

......... 15ineas.
.........................
200 gu
~
.....................
15:())
................... 100 --

Operay O R 1 T3oAff
Signor
Signor
a* d 11 e .
The THEATRE will OPEN on UESDAY, April 11, when
will be presented DonLizeAttFi'As
Leonora
VGBIIPAUELGILI TAI
Ni; if
.
Baldassare
Fernando
To be followed (first time these 10 years) by the favourite
Ballet of LA ESMERALDA.
Founded on Victor Hugo's "Notre Dame de Paris."
La Esmeralda Madllo. POCCHINL
C.aude Froth) Signor RONZANI.

LVAL
Pierre Gringoire 3I. MASSOT.
Applications for Boxes and Stalls to be made at the Opera
Box-otlce, Colonnade, Haymarket.

THEATRE ROYAL, 'ADELPIII.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
THIS EVENING, will be performed IRISH ASSURANCE
AND YANKEE MODESTY. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams.
After which, A NIGHT AT NOTTING-HILL, in which
Mr. Wright and Pail Bedford will appear.
Followed by a new Piece de Cara.,:tere, entitled IN AND
OUT OF PLACE. Mrs B4rney Williams.
BARNEY THE BARON, Barney O'Toole, Mr, Barney
Trillium,
London, England, 1857-03-24

THE FRENCH COURT.

In consequence of the groat aouse which has taken
place in the usurpation of noble titles, the attention of
the Government has been called to the subject by a peti-
tion addressed to the Senate. In consequence of the re-
part made on it by that body, the Emperor has, it is
said, given •rders for a bill to be prepared in order to
put an end to the existing abuse.
After the first concert given at the Tuileries, at which
Madlle. Lauters. obtained Euch a decided success, M.
Auber, on the part of their Majesties, presented to the
young cantatrice a magnificent bracelet in diamonds,
pearls, and emeralds, as a mark of their satisfaction,
London, England, 1857-03-24

LA IAVORITA.

The distinguished Basso Profondo,
Signor VIAL ETTI,
Will also make his first appearance at the opening of the
Theatre.

The admired Tenor,
Signor BOTARDI,
Will make his first alqicarane.) early in the season.

13c;i,lcs the principal excentants of last year, the Orchestra
s been strene-thened ley the engagement of, amongst others,
Signor PEZZE,
First Violoncello of La Scala, and
Signor GIRALDONI,
First Contrebasso of Bergamo, Li Scala, &c.
The Chorus wi!l be numerous and effective.

In addition to the union cf operatic talent at the opening
of the season, the inauguraton of the Ballet portion will be
made by the fascinating Artiste,

pobcfllNl.
The most successful Ballet,
LA ESMERAL DA,
Will be reeved expressly for her debut.
Early in the season, Madlle. BOSCHETTI and Madlle,
KATRINE will appear.

Madllo. MARIE TAGLIONI
Will arrive early ia May, and will shortly afterwards appear
in a New Ballet, eompo3od expressly for her by M, Paul
Taglion].

Madame ROSATI
Will appear in a Ballet Divertissement from Auber and Scribe's

New Ballet of

MARCO SI'ADA,
Now preparing for her at the Acalemie Duperlcle, Paris.
Principal Artist to the E-tahlishment
Mr. CHARLES MARSHALL.
The Cestlune DePtl,trnent under the sole direction of
Mme. EE.
Executed by M. LAUREYSCO aPndllMrs. MASTERMAN.
Principal Machinist—Mr, D. SLOMAN.
head of the Property Department—Mr. BRADIVELL.
- • •• ••-

terms Tho
will Subsbe ow criptio consist of Thirty Nights, and the
as foln
:
Pit Boxes .
Grand Tier
One Pair

..... 150 guineas.
..... 20')
. ..... 150 "
..... 100
..... 25 "

Tsv,., Pair
Pit Stars

The THEATRE will OPEN en TUESDAY, April Is, when
will be prez4euttd Donizetti's Opera of
L.t FAVOR,PLA

Leonora
Baldassare
Fernando Sinor GIUGLINL
To be followed (first time these 10 yells) by the favourite

Ballet of LA ESMERALDA..
Founded on Victor Ifit•o's "Notre Dante de Pori'..
Esmeral.la ALI,(IIIe, POWATINE,
C a.r.de Frollo,. Signor IitONZANL

A.No
Pierre Gringoire.... ........ M. MASSOT.
Applications for Boxes and Stalls to bo male at the Opera
Box-o-T:ce, Colonnade, Haymarket.

nrIHEATRE ROYAL, ADEL PHI
li LesBec—Mr. Ben. Webster.

THIS EVENING, will bo perfumed 4ASSURANCE
AND YANKEE MODESTY. Mr. and MrF3. Rime), Williams.
After which, A NIGHT AT NOTTING-HILL, in which
Wrijht and Peal Bodfor.l will appear.
Followed by a new Piece de Caraetere, entitled IN AND
OUT OF PLACE. Mrs Barney Danis.
BARNEY THE BARON, Barney O'Tcolc, Mr. Barney
/IRlliams.
London, England, 1857-03-24

MONTENEGRO.

A 19tter from Cattaro of .the sth, in the Vienna
Gazette, says :—" Some Montenegrins, devoted to
Prince Danilo, have just arrested and thrown into
prison Luca Radonich, a descendant of a family
which has long played an important part in the
country. Luca Radonich, who was educated at the
religious seminary of the non united Greeks at
Zara, lately formed the project of dethroning Prince
Danilo, and getting himself proclaimed head of the
Montenegrins in his stead. Information of this
capture was at once transmitted by telegraph to
Prince Dauilo at Paris by his devoted partisans,
who talk of shooting the conspirator. This ques-
tion is complicated by a violation of the Austrian
territory, ou which Luca Radonich was arrested
through treachery." •
London, England, 1857-03-24

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

SCOTTISH CENTRAL.

The report of the directors of this company states
that the balance of the 4i per cent. shares has been dis-
posed of at par, and the stock authorised to be created
under the money bill of 1851 is now fully paid up.
There have been issued 18,305 shares bearing 5 per cent.
interest, amounting to 152,541/. ; and 11,695 shares
bearing 4. per cent., to 97,4581. ; making together
250,0001. The expenditure on capital account during
the half-year has been 21,8491. The works of the Denny
branch have been contracted for, and the contractors are
bound to have it ready for traffic by the let December,
1857. The gross joint receipts for traffic under the agree-
ment with the Edinburgh, Perth, and Dundee Railway
Company amounted to 170,3611., of which the Scottish
Central proportion, including tollage, is 77.2061., and the
proportion of the working expenses 81,8581., leaving a
balance of 45,3471., being 3,9731. more than at the c
responding period of last year. To this is added 1,1341.
interest allowed on excess of plant, making 46,4811.
From this is deducted 16,9431. for interest, law, taxa-
tion, and Parliamentary expenses, leaving 29,5381., being
an increase of 2,9231. over the corresponding period of
islet year. The directors recommend a dividend at the
rate of 5i per cent. per annum, less income tax, on the
consolidated stock, payable on the 6th of April, leaving
a balance of 1,488/. To this is added 5,4151. from the
last account, making 6,9041. as the surplus fund.
The capital account shows that 1,804,1031. had
been received, and 1,812,6991. expended, leaving a
balance of 8,5961. against the company. The revenue
account for the half-year ending the 31st of January
showed that 78,3951. had been received, and 34,3541. ex-
pended, leaving a balance of 44,0411., out of this deduct
14,5021. for interest on loans and preference shares,
leaving a balance of 29,5391.
London, England, 1857-03-24

AUTHORISED EDITION OF HERMAN MELVILLE'S

NEW WORK.
Next Week will bo published, in 1 vol. rep. Svo.

THE CONFIDENCE-MAN: His Masquerade
By HERMAN NI ELVI‘ LE, Author of " Typee," " Omoo."
London: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts.
London, England, 1857-03-24

JOINT-STO

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18i'Bank of Egypt
50 Bank of London
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20 Commercial of Lond
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all Lon. Ch. Bk. of Aust
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20 London and County
53 Lud.dlE.Bnkng.Corp
10 London Joint Stock
20 Lond.andWestminst
35 National Pro. of Eng
10 Do. New
22 National Bank
all New South Wales
all Oriental Bank Corp
15 Ottoman Bank
25 Provincial of Ireland
all Do. New
1 R. Aus. B. &O. Im.Co
all South Australia
all Union of Australia
2i Do. Now
10 Union of London..,,
50 Unity Mutual
50 Noon Bk.of Loud ,
London, England, 1857-03-24

DIED.

On the 21st inst., at Hastings, J. Muggridge, of Newgate.
market, aged 42
On the 22d inst., at Wilton-place, Kensington, Mrs. Stock-
dale, widow of William James Stookdale, Esq., formerly of
Piccadilly, aged 68..
hn Humphrys, LL.D. .
On the 22d inst., at Finchley, Ann, daughter of the late
Rev. Jo
On the 23d inst., at 15, Hampstead-road, Elizabeth, wife
of J. T. Burrow, aged 46.
On the 22d inst., at Hemus-terrace, Chelsea, Miss Sarah
Cundy, aged 62.
On the 15th inst., at Hemprigga House, Caithness-shire,
the Right Hon. Lady Duffus, aged 89.
On the 21st inst., at Kingsland, Frances, relict of Mr. G.
White, of Fenchnrch-street, aged 84.
On the 21st inst., at Berwick-upon-Tweed, suddenly, Geo.
S: Brittain, Captain R.N.

LONDON : Printed and Published by MURDO YOUNG,
of No, 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No.
112, Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the county
of Middlesex, Tuesday, March 24, 1857.
London, England, 1857-03-24

On the 28th, price 55., 320 p.p. crown Bvo., with numerous engrav-
ings of Scenes and incidents, by SARJEANT, Tuosus, Wow), ard
artvEv,
IAR. LIVINGSTON : his LIFE, ADVEN-
TURES, and MISSIONARY LABOURS in CENTRAL
AFRICA.
H: ti. ADAMS.
With fine Portra3 engraved, by SZITTU. and a well-defined Map of
the Doctor's route.
London: Houston and Wright, 65, Paternoster•row.
London, England, 1857-03-24

MA itnlE D.

On the 21st inst., at the Church of the Assumption, war::
wick-street, Major the Hon, Henry Hugh
Clifford, third son
of the Right Hon. Lord Clifford, to Josephine Elizabeth, the
daughter of the late Joseph Anstice, Esq.
On the 19th inst., at Nice, Lient.-Cdlonel Hulme, cora-
and Chevalier de la Lelion
daughter of Joseph
samy,anknoedsni,nnEegusr49,.s,ttohnEaßymewgmeinkenyytao,unrket.heßsii,t.,es.univi.ng
London, England, 1857-03-24

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all Lyons & Mediterran
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all Do. New
all Namur & Liege
all Do. do. 6p. c. Pref
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all NorwegianTrak. Prof
all Paris and Lyons
all Paris and Orleans
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7. Rome and Frascati._
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London, England, 1857-03-24

MUSIC ON THE CONTINENT.

PARIS, MARCH 20.
There is little to record this week either at the Grand
Opera or the Italiens. The former was filled by those
who still find delight in "Lea Elfei," and the latter has
attracted full houses with the " Puritani." The tele-
graph is now used by the musical as well as the commer-
cial world—the success or fiasco of an opera or singer is
regularly sent to distant lands, like the price of the
funds, &c. The French journals thus record the result
of the first representation of Verdi's new opera at
Venice :

" VENISE, 12 Mars.—' Simon Boccanegra' h la Fenice.
—R6sultat incertain—musique 6!aboree, mais pen sai•
sissante. Public edvere. La cavatine de is Bendazzi,
bien—quatre rappels. Trois rappels au duo entre la
Bendazzi et Giralboni. Cinq rappels h Verdi."
The telegraphic news is followed by printed details,
and we lerrn " the composer in this new opera is
said to have entirely changed his style in this new
work, so much so that the Venetian public, who
expected to find something of Verdi's usual noisy
grandeur, were at the first representations somewhat
at a loss, and the success was in consequence
less on that occasion than had bean anticipated. But on
its second performance, the audience, better prepared
for the change, were enabled to listen and judge of the
music. The result was triumphant. The delighted
public indulged without reserve in their enthusiasm, and
the maestro wal recalled no less than 19 times during
the evening." The friends of Verdi say he will stick to
his more mature style of composing, and subdue the
noisy passages found in his early works.
M. Guiglini, the principal tenor at her Majesty's
Theatre, is expected in Paris in a few days, en route for
London.
London, England, 1857-03-24

IRISH SOUTH-EASTERN.

The directors of this company state that the arrange-
ments entered into with the Great Southern and Western
Company for the working of their line have proved
highly satisfactory, and enable them to declare a divi-
dend at the rate of 34 per cent. per annum, after the
payment of which there will remain a sum of 4061., out
of which they have placed 2001. in the depreciation fund,
and carried 1061. to the credit of the next banyan*.
The capital account slows that since the formation of
the company the sum of 234,565/. has hem received on
shares, 29,1001. from the Public Works Loan Com-
missioners, and 9,2001. on the security of the com-
pany's bonds.
London, England, 1857-03-24

SPAIN.

The M&irid journals of the 19th contain a
piece of news which is of sonic importance,
and which is confirmed by the semi-official
Rojas Autografas. It is that the Government had
formally notified to M. Hidalgo, who had been sent
to Madrid by the Mexican Government to treat of
the pending difficulties between Mexico and Spain,
that it could not receive him or any other diploma-
tist from Mexico until Spain should have obtained
from that country the redress to which she consi-
ders herself entitled. In accordance with this reso-
lution, M Lafragea, another Mexican agent, who
was expect3d in Macled, would of course not be
received. The Epoca intimates that the mediation
offered by the Emperor of the French would most
likely be respectfully declined, and that Spain
would obtain reparation from Mexico by sending a
fleet to her shore 3.

The Independance Beige states that Chevalier
Pinelli left Naples on the 12th for Rome, and that
he will proceed thence to Paris and London, with
the view of bringing about the resumption of diplo-
matic relations between Naples and the Courts of
England and France.

A Vienna letter of the 19th, in the National
Gazette of Berlin says :—" It is stated in well-
informed circles that France is disposed to exercise
mediation in the Austro-Sardinian conflict ; but a
mediation cannot be advantageous in an Austrian
point of view, unless Sardinia shall positively dis-
avow any intention of calling in question the Aus-
trian possessions in Italy, the language of Count
Cavour not having satisfied her on that point,"

It is rumoured that an usual number of Russian
troops are now posted on the Austrian frontier. On
the Prussian frontier there ara only as many Russian
soldiers as are necessary to guard it. The Russian
Embassy in this city has received no advises that
the Emperor Alexander intends to go to Sardinia
and France in the spring.