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of Customs Union to be formed between Austria,
Parma and Modena. The treaty contains three
articles, according 20 which committee composed
of representatives Of the three governments 10
meet in Vienna, Sin order 70 consult respecting the
formation of Customs Union for the space Of five
years, by way of experiment" In case, however
nsuperable impediments to the Customs Union
should present themselves, the convention which
was concluded between Austria and Modena on the
23d January, l649, and subsequently acceded to by
Parma on the I'd July, lo49, is TO remain in full
force.
A Geographic despatch in the Cologne Gazette,
dated Vienna, December s, says that rumors were
ahoat at the Austrian capital of ministerial cri
sis, owing to a misunderstanding between Prince
Schwarzenberg and the Minister Bach. The latter,
ii said, would retire.
A Geographic despatch dated Vienna, 9th inst,
has been received in Paris, announcing that con-
siderable agitation prevailed in that city in conse
quence of the publication OF seven journals, in
Guiding the Presse, having been suspended by the
government of Vienna.
Notwithstanding all the precautions Of the police.
Kossuth medals have been introduced into Hun
gary. They considered by Magyar patriots of
incstimable value. correspondent Of the Cologne
Gazette, who has recently made excursions into
Hungary, declares that amentable dcsolaton and
misery reigned in the land; that old men, women
and children are to be seen in want of the common
necessares of life and that fertile and cultivated
lands have fallen TO lower price than the virgin
forest of America. Many of the great proprictors
have disposed of their estates.
Prussia.
The Berlin letters of the ii tn instant state that
the Prussan commissioners of the interim central
government (M. Rodowitz and nj. Botticher) had
left Berlin for Frankfort. The Austrian commits
sioners were expected to arrive there about the
same time with them.
M Jacob had been acquitted at Koningsburg on
charge of treason, founded on his participation in
the votes and proceedings of the section of the
Frankfort Assembly that adjourned to Frankfort,
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regency of the empire in June last. His defence
was chiefly an assertion of the responsibility of
representative. The jury returned verdict of not
guilty by eight to four votes.
saxony.
The Saxon Chambers were opened on the Goth
ultimo at Dresden. In the royal speech the king
after abiding to the last Dresden insurrection pro-
tested that, although the standard Of German util-
ity was disgraccfu in the hands of those who seized
il for the promotion Of their criminal purposes, yet
he felt it was the duty of his government to abide
by that banner, and that he, therefore, joins a
league OF German governments, which promised
to give the German nation common and practi-
cal constitution. "But," added the king, "though
still purpose to devote my energies to that high
object, cannot be satisfied until have sufficient
guarantee that the law remains inviolate and that
our country will rise united and strong, and not
torn asunder and weakened from the labors of its
regeneration; that our Saxony will find its re-
ward for the sacrifices it is ready to make in having
its proper place in German but not in any other
empire.
| Russia and Turkey.
FLoop AT PETERsBURG.-The Toss Zeitung states
! that tremendous storm has driven the waters OF
the Neva from their bed, and carried them towards
| ST. Petersburg. The water rose with great ra-
pidity, and more than seven feet above its
ordinary level. General horror prevailed; alarm
guns were fred every quarter of an hour from the
CITADEL the floating bridge carried away, and
the district of Wassil Ostrow completely cut
off from the city, and partly submerged.
That partof the city called Galeres was SO flooded
! that the inhabitants obliged to take refuge on
the roofs of their houses and the Admiralty side
the water burst the quays and inundated the streets
Happily, at five o'clock in the afternoon, the wind
| changed, the Neva gradually returned to its bed,
carrying with it an immense quantity OF property.
At Wassili Ostrow large two-m asted ship was
oated into the very midst Of the city, and after the
waters had receded, was left standing across a
street. 1t does not appear that any lives were lost
Our advices from Constantnople are to the 18th
of November. As yet the extraditon question has
not been settled nor, according to the best author
tiles, was it likely to be settled The emperor had,
up that time, persisted in his demand for having
the enemies of Russia Gas he calls the Hungarians
and Poles) banished from the Ottoman Empire.
These demands the Porte resists, and the matter
stands. Meantime Turkey is making every pre-
paration to meet him should he advance. The
] English fleet has left the Dardanelles. Russia is
increasing her fleet. Liberty has been given to ex-
port bullion from the Russian Empire.
ST. PETERSBURG, December 2.-The Minister OF
Finance has been empowered to issue exchequcr
| bills to the amount of 5000, 090 of silver roubles.
Sweden.
| NJ de Stockenstrom chamberlain to the King o.
! Sweden, has just been declared bankrupt at Stock
holm His liabilities amount to 500 900 francs
but it is hoped that they may be covered by the sale
of his family estates. This bankruptcy has caused
| an extraordinary sensation in Sweden.
Denmark md the Duchies.
TREATY AccEPTED.-The Danish journals an
nounce that the king has acceded TO the treaty, az
interim in consequence of the note from Austria
PRUSSIA, and has signed it in his quality of Duke
| Holstein and Lunenburg.
Italy.
The Legge of Turin states that General paraguay
d'Hliers has demonstrated strongly with the tri
umvirate of cardinals on their recent scandaloui
| proceedings and has given them distinctly to un
derstand that the President of the French Republic
will not tolerate a repetition of them
MIR. Turne and M. Meguires, French Protestan
gentlemen, have arrived at Rome, TO demonstrate
against the imprisonment of DIR. Achilli. They
have been favoraby received by General paraguay
d'Hilliers; and it is said that in order TO avoid
collision with the French and English governments
the cardinals will connive at DR.. Achilles escape.
symptoms of characterization have manifesto,
themselves among the Papal troops. Cries Of "Dowr
with the priests" were recently raised by regi
The treasury of Rome is insolvent; it is unable Il
meet the demand of the holders of Roman bonds TO
| the interest now due
| Letters from Rome oil the 5Uth ult. state that no
thing il yet determined with respect TO the return
Of the Pope. General Paraguay d Killers left ROM
for Portici the 9th ult. Before starting, he Il
reported to have stated that he had full powers u
get rid Of all the difficulties which made the Pop,
hesitate. He is the bearer of an autograph lette
from the President to his holiness. The Spanisl
troops under orders 10 return TO their countrY
on the 9TH of December. The Papal authorities hat
rcimposed the unpopular tax on the grinding o
corn.
The Concordia of Turin, Of the Sth, states, on th
faith of private correspondence, that the colleges
Jesuits at Ferrara, Fori, and Faenza have been re
opened, and that those Of Tivoli and Lorcto will
soon follow. The fortress Of Spoeto, according u
this account, is full Of political prisoners.
The Latest News.
LIVERPOOL, December Is.
PARIs.-The Monite,r contradicts the rumor
that were circulated on Thursday in the Assembly
of Ferdinand Barrot and Dumas being about q
quit the Assembly.
teegraphic despatch was received on Thursday
night with from Vienna Of the goth, and Berlir
18th. The funds had risen in both places.
The rumors in circulation on the previous even
ing not turning out true, the National Guard o
Epnal has been dissolved by decree Of the Prcsi