Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-13
AUSTRIA

/ M. Rothschild has subscribed l00, 900 forins
towards the payment Of the National Guards
Of Vienna.
The domain of Prince Metternicb, the "a.
nous castle Of Johannesburg, has been sequeste-
red by the Government Of Nassau.
4 A liberal constitution has been granted to
Hungary by the Emperor.
eSPAIN.
Is every where quiet. The Government
has disclaimed any intention Of advancing the
Duke Of Montpensier to the head of the artile-
ry.
l The Russians in Paris are preparing to leave
on hint from the legation that theywould thus
avoid offending the Emperor.
/ The rumor of the death of the Emperor Of
Russia was unfounded.
| The general commotion throughout France
and Germany has scarcely had time 10 produce
any effect in Russia.
| The Emperor Nicholas has ordered the inn
mediate organization of all the military reserves.
A large portion of the Russian army is TO be
placed on the war footing and assembled early
in April. He says that this is necessary for
opposing anarchy, but II is not expected that
he will take any steps beyond his own domin-
IONS the tranquility of which it is not supposed
will be seriously disturbed.
GREECE
Geerce is in ferment. Troops are march
ing in every dreos4pn. King Otho's reign is
probably drawing 70 close.
BAVARIA.
The French Government has teIegraphc
dispatches announcing that the King of Bavaria
had abdcated. No dates or other particulars
are given.
Tn Bavaria constitutional revolution has
taken place people are delighted at
their victory. The troops and the students
have sworn allegiance to the new constitution.
Sicily.
Sicily has obtained the constitution of 1919
and seems resolved to enjoy free govern
ment, independent of Neapolitan thraldom.
Notwithstanding the government had reinforce
ed the garrison of Messina, the Messinese
storrned the fortress of St. Salvador on the 7th
and put great numbers of the garrison to the
sword. Sir W. Parker's fleet remaining on
the coast, and it is confidently affirmed that
the English government has determined to
support the Siciians in maintenance of the con-
stitutiOn of 1912.
INDIA.
The failure of the Union Bank of Calcutta
has seriously affected business and caused sew
eral failures.
ROME.
The Pope has issued formal proclamation
of the new Roman fundamental constitution
The College of Cardinals chosen by the Pope
is to be constituted Senate, and the delibera-
tive councils for the formation of the law are to
be established, consisting of the high Council
and the Council Of Deputies. The judicial
tribunals are to be independent Of the govern
ment, and no extraordinary commission courts
are To be in future established. The National
Guards are to be considered an institution of
the State. The Pope convokes and prorsguesI
the Legislative Chambers and dssolves the
Council of Deputies, being required to convoke
a new Chamber within three months, which
will be the ordinary duration of annual sessions.
The sessions are to be public. The members
of the Senate are to be appointed by the Pope
for life their number is limited. The Pope
will appoint the President and Vice President.
The second Council will be elective, on the
numerical basis Of one deputy to every 10000
inhabitants.
From Milan the news is to the 18th of March. |
The people were not satisfied with the Em-
peror's promise TO grant constitution, and the
discomfort had broken out in open resistance TO
the government. Barrcades had been erect
ed in the streets, and when the courier left a
struggle was going on between the troops and
the people.
A letter from Turin, dated the 18th, states
that when the mail left Milan the Austrians
were making terms with the insurgents for the
evacuation of the city.
On the 10Th, King Charles Albert, Of Sar-
dinia, published general amnesty.
Advices from Naples announce the eXpul-
sion of the Jesuits from that city.
IRELAND.
The great monster meeting passed off with
out outbreak. Richard G'Gorman, Sen. was
Chairman. An address to the French Repub
lie was adopted, expressing sympathy for the
new government. Mr.. O'Donohue moved an
address to the Queen, praying for the repeal of
the act of Legislative union. The government
has arrested Messrs. O'Brien Meagher and
Mitchell for se1ition.
The riots in Glasgow had considerably in
jured trade but no further disturbances had oc-
CURED at the latest date
Great distress exists in commercial affairs
on the continent.
Corn is firm at 27s to 20s. Flour is quoted
at 26s to 2Ss. Cotton has fallen 3-Sd since the
10Th. The prospects of good crops in Eu-
rope is satisfactory
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