Star.
London, England, 1831-04-18 00:00:00

FOR THE STAR.

TO THE EDITOR.

PARIS, SATURDAY.

Unhappily, the Austrians have succeeded in crushing,
for the present, the attempt of the Italians to regain then
liberty ; and now that they have obtained all that they de-
sired, are willing to evacuate Italy as they entered it, with-
out consulting France about the matter. You will see in
the Journals now sent you an interesting letter, which de-
picts the disgraceful treachery, to which General Zucchi
and his companions have been the victims. The Notional
gives a masterly expose of the proceedings of the Captain
of the Austrian brig which captured the unfortunate re-
fugees.
Last night we bad a pretty good sprinkling of illumination
—not for another Polish victory, but a.victory nearer home—
the acquittal of the seventeen young men, whose trial, for
an attempt to organise a republican plot, has occupied the
Court of Assizes for some days. These young men have
shown great talent during their trial—all of them had fought
during the " great days," and it was generally expected that
they would have ended their days on the spot where they had
courageously fought for liberty. Thank Con, and happy
for the peace of France, the contrary is the case; they were
yesterday acquitted, and the slight attempts at commo-
tion, dilated upon by the Moniteur, were attempts to render
them homage. The horses were taken from the coaches in
which they were, and they were drawn home by the popu-
lace amidst the cheers of thousands. Laurel crowns, and
crowns of flowers were heaped upon them ; and every
possible honour conferred upon them. No doubt the
public will soon testify their sense in another way.—
They were not so chary of the statue of Napoleon, as
of the bas reliefs, which again ornament the triumphal
arch. The statue, at the Second Restoration, was
melted down, and now forms part of the statue of Henry
the Fourth. An ordonnance has been issued, for all the
sculptors of France to prepare models, to be ready by the
let of June ; and the choice will be made of the most wor-
thy. The inauguration is delayed till January 1832, so that
the people of Paris will suffer a severe mortification ; for in
the present complicated state of Europe, to look forward to
1832, and what may then be its situation, is completely be-
wildering.
It appears certain, at present, that the French Ministry
will be able to accomplish its plan of preserving peace ;
though, at the same time it is to be dreaded, that so
many armed men, as are now assembled in Europe will
scarcely retire without a clash somewhere ; and as Russia
appears to be rather on the wane, it would not be surprising if
she were to suffer, for the attempt made against the liberty
of the Poles.

All is tranquil here ; and such decided steps are taken by
the Government, that there is little fear of any commotion.
The trial of the republicans, however, has not added much
to the popularity of the king or his advisers; and their
acquittal, is looked upon as a great triumph by the Re-
publican party, which 15 not so weak as is commonly im-
agined. I remain, yours, truly, J. L.
FRANCE.

It is announced that a Royal Sitting will take place on
the 20th, to effect the proroguing the Chamber of Depu-
ties, in order not to isolate the government from the legisla-
tive power in the interval which will be required until the
approaching elections. The closing of a session so long and
so important, made by the Sovereign in person, will prove
that the dissolution of the Chamber is but the effect of the
common course of things ; and this solemn sitting will ter-
minate worthily the labours of a legislature, of which, later,
we shall better appreciate the conduct and fhe principles.
We shall soon consecrate an article to the examination of
this session, which will have a great influence upon the
destinies of the country-"---Le Temps.
The slight agitations of these last days announced some
project. There are men whom the return of order, of calm,
of confidence, causes to despair, that the firm attitude of
the Government offends, and who cannot support public
peace. These men seek a pretext, and they were generally
convinced that the issue of a law-suit, which for some days
has occupied the public attention, would furnish, in case of
acquittal, as in case of condemnation, the pretext sought.
It is sufficient to say how public opinion judged these at-
tempts, and their causes, and their intentions, and their
end. Demonstrations in favour of the persons acquitted
were essayed, in the course of the day, and we learn with
pleasure that the most part amongst them had the good
spirit to conceal it, so much did they appreciate
inconvenience. Later assemblies, stirred up by this
effervescence, formed upon several points; and, as
is generally the case, perturbators always ready to make
scandal, and idle persons to make numbers, occasioned a
crowd which was quickly diapered by the attitude of the
troops, and the indefatigable national guard. The invita-
tions of the municipal magistrates was sufficient to clear,
without being obliged to have recourse to force, the
Place du Chatelet, the Pont-au-Chang., Qusi-aux-Fleurs.
Some arrests took place. A group of young men withdrew
upon the side of the Pantheon, signifying its passage by
some clamours, and breaking the lamps. A patrole of the
municipal guard, who followed in the rue St. Jaques, dis-
persed them, amidst the applause of the population. These
agitations, without political importance, and which carry
rather the character of nocturnal racket than of commotion,
offered no other gravity than that of intentions sufficiently be-
trayed by guilty vociferations. The Tribunals in possession
of the individuals arrested, will inform and judge them
promptly. It is necessary that the public should know as
soon as possible to what they hold ; for it is so much the
more unworthy these new attempts, as already every where
is springing up, with the hope of the firmness of order, secu-
rity, which alone can re-animate private affairs. But these
attempts add, by their impotence, to the discredit of the pro-
moters of trouble, and demonstrate that authority and opinion
can count upon both to combat them. This salutary alliance
will not be disturbed. The spirit of disorder has just made
its last effort. An essay the more ; and it will carry the
last blow. Authority, foreseeing it, had already taken mea-
sures this day—it will redouble them to-morrow, with the
firm intention of rendering them decidedly efficacious.—
Monitettr.

AUSTRIA.
VIENNA, April Bth (by extraordinary express.)—The
98 insurgents, taken by the Austrian frigate, have arrived
at Vienna. His Majesty, as soon as he was informed of it,
ordained to proceed immediately to an inquiry to identify the
nationality of each of them, and to consign all those who
are not Austrian subjects to their respective governments,
with the intimation to remit them in the least possible delay .
As to the Austrian subjects, the order was given to be in-
formed upon the causes of their sojourn with foreigners,and
upon the authorization they had to that effect, and to proceed
afterwards according to the results of that enquiry strictly
after the rules of the existing legislation.— Observateo
Antrichien.