Star.
London, England, 1831-03-14 00:00:00

ITALY AND AUSTRIA.

ITALY, FRONTIERS, MARCH 3.—By letters from Rome
of the 26th of February, a corps of 1,000 insurgents
waited for reinforcements at Otricoli, to continue their
march towards the 10th or 12th of March. Two little skir-
mishes had taken place near to Civita Casteliana. In the
first, the insurgents had repulsed from Ponte-Felice a di-
vision of the Pope ; in the second, they had been repulsed
in their turn. The Holy Father has ordained to set at
liberty a part of the prisoners of state, who are at Civita
Castellana. He appears to have abandoned the project of
:hutting himself up in the chateau Saint Ange; but pushes
with activity the preparations for an embarkation at Civita
Vecchia.—Gazette d'Augsbourg.
The coup de main of the Austrians against the National
Guard of Fiorenzuola, and the bad treatment which they
Lave submitted their prisoners to, has bean so revolting to
the inhabitants of Plaisance, that the result of it has been a
reconcilement between the inhabitants of that city and those
of Parma, divided formerly by ancient rivalry, and united
now in their common hatred against the Austrians and the
loco of liberty.
Circumstances are grave ; the government at last begins
to understand that it cannot put so much faith as was ex-
pected in the pacific assurances which it had received from
certain powers. Forty-eight hours have passed away since
a Journal published the extract of a letter from Marshal
liaison, French Ambassador at Vienna ; the result of that
letter is, that Prince Metternich has positively declared that
the Austrian government would not admit the principle of
tton-intervention but in the case of its being convenient to
its views, to its interests, and that it was resolved in no point
to conform in any case where it threw obstacles in the way
of its system, or its politics ; adding, that should there be
need, it was disposed to have recourse to the 'Past reason
of kings.' No contradiction has been given by the Ministry
to this important news, which it is henceforth impossible not
to consider as official. If we are well informed, the Cabinet
of Vienna had, beforehand, given orders to act in conse-
quence of the declaration of Prince Metternich : A secre-
tary of the Embassy, who arrived yesterday evening as
courier, from Naples, reported that traversing the States of
Itotoagna, and the States of Modena, he learnt that, upon
tartous points, the Austrian troops were in motion towards
the Italian provinces, which have unfurled the flag of inde-
fendance and liberty. We may say, en passant, that this
courier, who passed through Rome, eight days since,
Lund the Papal government disposed to offer resist-
ance to the insurgents, who were in march from Ancona
tcmards the capital of the Christian world ! It is then pro-
table that M. de Saint-Anlaise will still find the Pope
at Rome. He is, it is said, the bearer of instructions to con-
tinue him there, if it is possible, and has a treaty destined
'0 cause the temporal authority of the Holy see to be ex-
pected.

If our new ambassador at Rome has left with such in-
tructions, it is probable that they are already superannu-
Ated, if it is true, at least, that the Ministry have opened
ti.mreyes upon the true intentions of Austria. Is it not now
ow-toeing that all the efforts, all the concessions made for
'Le purpose of maintaining peace are superfluous, and that
,c it, tune to take energetic measures for not to expose our-
•,.lvei to be duped much longer ?
This news, spread in public, has given rise, without doubt,
19 the reports that have circulated in the day that Count
IPPony had demanded his passports. We believe that

•1t was Indispensible then towards three o'clock in the afternoon, to
•tc4l 3ldo the left wlng—C'on;titutiondwl.

nothing is known of this at present. Now the real inon-
tions of Austria can no longer be doubted, and may the go-
vernment quickly repent of all the sacrifices mado to
peace. Happily, we have a brave army, of which
the organization advances daily, and which is at this
moment, even ready to enter campaign. But we cannot
comprehend very easily that, in such a situation, and
with such antecedents, the ministry should be found nearly
in complete disorganization : all the ministers, it is said,
have offered their resignation, and M. Lafitte said aloud in
the Chamber this morning that he should decidedly retire.
At the moment when we write these lines in haste, an ex-
traordinary council of all the ministers is being held at the
Palais-royal : M. Casimir Perier has been appealed to, and
those gentlemen who observe every thing, that before quit-
ting the saloons of the presidency to go to the palace of the
King, he had several long conferences with Odillon Barrot.
It is then to be presumed that a new ministry is preparing ;
the moments are precious: they must resolve, in order to
reply to the wants of France, and adopt freely the principles
and the consequences of the revolution of 1830.—Le Con-
stitutionnel.

The Austrian Observer, and the Allgentaine Zeitung,
received this day, give some further particulars of the reso-
lute struggle between the Poles and Russians; and confirm
the other accounts of the decided advantage acquired by the
Poles. We give the following extracts:

VIENNA, 111Aacn 2.

We have received by an express from Warsaw, of February 26, the
following accounts; of which, having no farther particulars, we com-
municate the substance.

" On the 24th February, the Russian army attacked at all points,
and the battle continued the whole day..
" On the 25th, at 4 o'clock, the firing began again along the whole
line, and announced the decisive day. The city of Warsaw was shaken
by the thunder of the cannon. About 3 o'clock General Chlopicki was
brought wounded into the city; this misfortune seems to have been
followed by great confusion in the ranks of the Poles, during which the
Russian masses advanced to the entrenchment of Prags. Thousands of
wounded were brought into the city : report speaks of above 300 officers
killed.

" On the 26th the cannon were silent: the passage of the artillery
and cavalry, from the farther side of the Vistula was uninterrupted.

The A lishian Observer, also gives some Russian accounts of the pre-
ceding affair, " In the battle of the 19th, the Poles are stated to have
made a most impetuous attack on the centre of the Russian line, which
made it necessary for Count Diebitsch to check the victorious career of
the left wing, and turn his attention to the centre The loss of the
Russians in this action is estimated at 8000 men, or 1000 wounded and
as many killed. Among the former is Lieut..Cleneral Suchosanet,
chief of the artillery. The loss of the Poles was very great, especially
In those troops which had for a moment pushed forward, and were after.
wards taken on both flanks."

On the 20th there was no fighting ; the enemy's position was
reconnoitered amidst a brisk fire of artillery, but without bring.
leg any troops into the field ; the enemy having, about
two in the afternoon, retired to Frogs, only occupying with some battal-
lions a wood on his left, and several outworks and buildings on his
right. . . .

On the 21st both armies continued in their positions, without any
fighting. In the morning of that day the Poles sent Gen. Krukowickl
to the ootposts, to propose an armistice. Diebitach rejected this pro-
posal, but did not hinder the removal of the wounded between the lines
of the advanced posts of the two armies, which Gen. Kruckowiecki had
asked for.--.4ststrian Observer, March 3.
VENICE, FEB. 23.
By authentic accounts from Scutari, received here yesterday, it is
now certain that the military preparations of the Porte are designed
to reduce the Pacha of Scutari to obedience. The Grand Vizier, with
20,000 men, has entered the Pacha's territory, and has already occupied
Frinana, Cavaglie, and Durazzo, and, as the letters say, was only 17
leagues from Scutari, which however is strongly fortified, and blustapha,
who seems resolved to defend himself, is taking active measures to sup-
ply it with every requisite for defence.—Nuretnbtsrg Correspondent,
March b.
VIENNA, MARCH 3.-4 per cent. metalliquet, 711. Bank shares,
987.—Allgenseine &thaw, March 14.

BRUSSELS, MAacif 9.
The Regent has dispatched a courier to the Hague, said
to be the bearer of dispatches in which our Government
strongly insists on the immediate evacuation of that part of
the Belgic territory which is still occupied.
The King of Holland has appointed Duke Bernard, of
Saxe Weimar, Governor-General of Luxemburg, and an-
nounces this appointment to the inhabitants in a proclama-
tion from the Hague, dated the 19th of February.
In this proclamation, the King, after reminding the in-
habitants that Luxemburg forms a part of the great con-
federation of the people of Germany, and that he will be
seconded in taking possession of it by the German Diet,
expresses the hope that he shall not be obliged to employ
force. He announces a fundamental law suited to the in-
terests of the Grand Duchy, in harmony with legal liberty
and the prosperity of the country, the free use of the French
and German languages, an equitable system of taxation,
&c. &c.

MARCH 10.

We are assured that dasts are going to be planted on the
frontiers of Dutch Flanders, by the common consent of
the two Governments, and that perhaps a neutral territory
may be agreed on. Thus the renewal of hostilities should
seem to be not at all probable, notwithstanding the loan
lof 12,000,000, (and the warlike language of the official
journal..

We learn that bets were made here yesterday that the
National Congress would not meet again.
The Deduties of the Grand Duchy of Luxemberg waited'
on the Regent the day before yesterday, to acquaint him with
the state of their province, and to ask for troops and arms.
The Regent told them he would be faithful to his oath, and
that he would take all necessary measures to maintain the
rntegrity of the territory.
It is said that a proclamation to the inhabitants of
Luxemberg was discussed yesterday in the Council of
Ministers.

The Minister of War has given orders to two battalions
to proceed to the Grand Duchy.
Letters from Batavia announce, that Diepo Negoro is
again at the head of the insurgents, and that the insurrec-
tion has become more serious. This chief, who was taken
perfidiously, has escaped, with 60 of his adherents, and has
renewed the wer, on the pretext that the Dutch have killed
one of the native priests. It seems that Colonel Nahuys
has resigned.—Journal of Antwerp.
Notwithstanding the efforts of diplomatists,—notwith-
standing the calumnies publicly spread,—Lord Ponsonby is
not recalled by his Court, and remains the agent of the Con-
gress at London to the Belgian Government. It is well
known that Lord Ponsonby was honoured with the aversion
of our beardless negotiators, and especially of those political
stage-players whom the French diplomacy has so com-
pletely mystified. He has plainly told them the truth, and
shown them the precipice to which they continue io push
their country.—Le Veai Patriotel

11Aacu 11.

Lord Ponsonby dined with Regent the day before
yesterday.
M. Ferdinand Meeus is gone to Paris. It is said he is
commissioned to negotiate the loan of 12,000,000.
We have received the Prussian State Gazette of the sth
and 6th of this month. They make no mention of the
taking of Praga by the Russians, though the give news
under the head of Warsaw to the Ist of March, and private
letters say that the attack made by the Russians was on the
28th of February. It is to be observed that the extracts
from the Polish journals given in the Prussian State Gazette
relate nothing later than the 27th of February.—Brussels
Paper, March 12.

THEIR MAJESTIES.
WINDSOR, Saturday, Match 12.
After spending the greater part of the week in the me-
tropolis, dazzling the town with the unwonted brilliancy of
the Court, their MAJESTIES last night returned to the
Castle, there to enjoy that sequestered repose which the
fatigues of St. James's will have rendered peculiarly wel-
come. The Royal party arrived a little after six to dinner, •
and the Royal carriage entered the town without any mili-
tary escort whatever. Prince George of Cambridge, and
Miss Bagot (Maid of Honour), were in the carriage with
their MAJESTIES.

This day the pony phaeton was in readiness at eleveu
o'clock, and his Majesty then left the Castle, and after en-
joying about three hours ride, returned through the town to
the Castle. At three o'clock the carriages were ordered,
but the unfavourable change in the weather prevented the
Royal Party from leaving the Palace.
The Royal Party is now very small, there being no ar-
rival at the Cattle since the return of their Majesties.
On Wednesday next his Majesty goes to town for the
purpose of holding a Levee, and will return the same day.
A few weeks back, we stated that the practice of visitors
calling at the Royal Palace, and writing down their names.
would not be adopted at the Castle during their Majesties'
residence. This plan, however, is not now to be adhered to,
as the King, on being informed of the earnest desire of the
neighbouring gentry to make their dutiful enquiries, has,
with the kind view of gratifying their wishes, ordered that
the privilege of writing down the names shall be con-
tinued this season at the Castle, as it was during the last
season at the Pavilion. Since this fact has been known, se-
veral of the surrounding nobility and gentry have called at
the Castle, as have also some of the distinguished dignitaries
of the church residing at Windsor.