Star.
London, England, 1831-05-04 00:00:00

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

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FRONTIERS OF POLAND, APRIL 20.—The fate of Poland
is probably decided before this time by a great battle, which
Marshal Diebitsch was to fight after having united 01 the
corps of his army. He has received reinforcements to the
number of 25,000 men, and it is perhaps with the intention
of dividing the Polish forces that he has not opposed the
operations in his rear. The occurrences in Lithuania have
hitherto done no mischief except stopping the arrival of re-
inforcepoents and provisions, but they would become dan-
gerous if Diebitsch should not gain a decisive victory. The
governor of Livonia and Esthonia has received 10,000 freA,
troops to guard those important provinces. It cannot be de-
nied, that this war has become as national among tho
peasants as among the nobles.— Constitutionitel.
The Archbishop of Paris has addressed the following cir-
cular letter to all the parish Priests in his diocese :
" PARIS. APRIL 25. 1831.—A solemn opportunity presents itself
to recal to the pastors that powerful exhortation of St. Paul to his dis-
ciple Timothy, I conjure you, of all things, to offer supplications,
prayers, requests, and thanksgivings, for all men, for Kings, and all
those who bold an exalted rank in the world, in order that, en.
joying the sweets of a tranquil life, we may practice in peace
the exercises of piety and works of sanctity ; for it is a thin,,
good and agreeable to (lon oat Saviour.'--(lst Timothy, chat, ii.)
A circular letter, which I have received from the Minister
of Ecclesiastical Affairs, respecting the binii-day of the King of the
French, contains a desire too conformable to the recommendation of the
great Apostle, not to comply with it, even in the midst of the pro.
found grief whichl must still afflict the church of Paris, from the recol.
lesion of the late profanation.. For this reason, and in order to give
determination subject to no objection or difficulties as to the conduct
you ought to pursue on the first of May, I request and authorise you to
perform, on Sunday next (St. Philippe's day), all those ceremonies ycu
were in the habit of observing in previous years on St. Louis and St.
Charles's days. The state of the Calvaire of Mont-Valerien will not allow
of the different parishes performing a pilgrimage this year, as they were
formerly accustomed to do. through an excellent practice of piety ; but,
for the purpose of satisfying their devout intentions 1 authorise the
curates, and request of them to celebrate in their different churches, the
finding of the Holy Cross, either on the 3d of May—the anniversary of
the ceremony, or upon any of the days consecrated to the Novena of
the Cross. They may on those days celebrate mass, after which, then
perform the adoration of the Cross, with vespers in the evening,_ and a
solemn benediction. I remain, &e. yaciSTIIII, Archbishop of Paris."
The Observatcur Autrichien announces that recent over-
tures have been made to Russia, in order to engage her to
enter into negociation with Poland. The truth is, that se-
veral Cabinets of Europe have felt the necessity of stopping
the effusion of blood, which, for three months, has flowed
in waves upon the banks of the Vistula. They have con-
certed and addressed representations to the Emperor Nicho-
las; but it appears that this Prince has badly interpreted
the proceeding, and that he has replied, that if the Powers
must intervene in any way in this difference, they should have
done it sooner, and made known their intentions before the

commencement of the campaign. The result of this contest is,
that a coolness exists between the Cabinet of Petereburgh
and several other Cabinets, and perhaps may lead to the
attempt of a partial alliance. This state of things occupies
diplomacy just now rather keenly, and we attribute it to the
efforts which are made to bring about some arrangement,
the frequency of the exchange of couriers between England
and Russia, and Russia and England. The day before yes-
terday, another extraordinary courier, coming from London,
arrived at the Russian embassy, and left this day with dis-
patches from M. Pozzo di Borgo, for his government. The
same day, another courier, also coming from London, to M.
d'Appony, left as soon as possible for Vienna. It would
prevent so many goings and comings if diplomacy were to
use a language more frank, and a policy more decisive.—
Le Courrier Francais.

APRIL 24.—The Austrian Observer contatna the follow-
ing article :—" In the sitting of the Chamber of Peers of
April 14, M. Casimir Perier, President of the Council,
declared that the Government bad received from the
Court of Vienna the official communication, and the most
positive assurances, relative to the retreat of the Aus-
trian troops out of the Roman States.—That commu-
nication," added M. Perier, " has been made to ns by
the Court of Vienna, in answer to a communication

made by our Ambassador, which was at once calm,
firm, and full of dignity, for the French Government. At
this moment (lidera have been given by the Court of Austria
to evacuate the Roman States, and probably the Austrians
have now evacuated them entirely. It is incumbent on as
to declare that, previous to any communication being for-
warded by the French government, orders were transmitted
by the Court of Vienna fcr the evacuation of those States."
The Temps of April 15 accompanies the declaration of M.
Casimir Perrier by the following observations :—" This is
crowning, in a dignified manner, the two memorable sit-
tings of Tuesday and Wednesday at the Chamber of Depu-
ties, and opening under noble auspices the elections which
are about to take place,' and in which the country will pro-
nounce between the war party and that of peace."
ITALY.
MANTUA, APRIL 15. (Private 'Letter.)—They are
making here great provision for the army; an extraordinary
commissariat is charged to provision the fortress. A con-
vention has just been signed between the government of
'Piedmont and Austria; and the following are the principal
dispositions. The Piedmontese army is to be carried to
85,000 men : Austria taking the engagement to render as-
sistance to Piedmont against France, to maintain its inde-
pendence, and to assure it the possession of Savoy ; tbe go-
vernment of Piedmont is obliged, on its side, to remit to
Austria, when she shall judge necessary, all the for-
tresses of the country. The Prince of Carignan has
been consulted upon all these arrangements--and it
is even certain, that they have been included in Min-
cers with him. New movements have just been mani-
fested at Reggio, and we are assured that an Austrian bat-
talion is bearing upon that city in great haste. The prisoners
detained at Venice amount to 108. General Grabinaki and
Colonel Armandi are happily exempt by flight from the fate
which attend these unfortunate patriots. This day or to-
morrow, the brave and generous Menotti will quit the pri-
sons of Mantua. The Austrians will deliver him to the
Duke de Modena. . . . I dare not tell you more.
RAVENNA, APRIL 15.—(Private Correspondence.)—
The reduction of the Citadel of Ancona by the Austrians.
and the dispersion of the soldiers of the insurrection, has
just destroyed the hope which Ravenna bad of regaining by
the conquest of Italian independence, some remains of its
ancient celebrity. The amnesty sworn between Cardinal
Benvenuti and the revolutionary administration, bad sof-
tened our evils. The Insurgents were maintained in seven.'
employs ; they were admitted in the ranks of the royal army,
all investigation upon opinions was stifled ; but the unpitying
bull of the sth April, promulgated by Gregory XVI. an-
nulled that convention, and rejected all oblivion of the past,
and opened the way to persecutions. The publication of that
bull was made on the 11th, in Ravenna' with great pomp.
The satellites of Cardinal Rivarola, even those men who, in
1827, under his orders exercised such cruel vengeance., Inn
already amongst us and reckon their victims. A report is
spread that the French ambassador had defended the cause
of the insurgents, and urged Gregory XVI. to sanction the
amnesty which had been granted by the Cardinal-Legate: but
it is added that M. de Saint-Aulaire, who bad thundered with
so much energy against our armed battalions—to which he
had addressed such bitter and discouraging words, suppeettod
very feebly the amnesty which might this day have saved is.
It is demonstrated to us that the Italian independence bee
been sacrificed to the throne of the Two Sicilies. We should
be free if the Bourbons of Austria did not reign at Naples.
The French Government appears to have raised again" us
the odious family pact which coalesces all the Bourbon
against the liberty of nations."