The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-06

Foreign Miscellany.
Tie ostensible object of the journey Of the Empe-
ror OF Austria, TO Venice, says the Opiaioae of T-
nm, was a visit to the Grand Duke Constantine but
the real motive that induced his Majesty to show
himself to bis subjects to ascertain the nature
Of the ntrigues carried on in Italy by Russia. The
second son OF the Car, now residing at Venice.
makes frequent excursions along the coast under the
pretext Of studying his profession as admiral. and
expeBds about l00, 900, 0G0f monthly. II was thus
that the Empress. in lS47, under the pretsnce of re-
covering her health fixed her residence at Olyazza,
near Palermo The consequence Of that imperial
bad health was alliance with the King of Naples
who thereby was sufficiently strong to brave England
and the Italian revolution An extraordinary feie
was given towards the close of carnival at the Car
eano Theatre. In order to escape the vigilance Of
subatein spies, the price Of the tickets was fixed at
ten liyres. and with the view to exclude the white
warriors Uhe Austrians) il was agreed not to admit
armed persons Two officers having ed them
selves, were invited to deposit their swords they
refused, and Withdrew; An hour afterwards Count
round the hall with his sword knocking on the door.
retired. We have been assured that the Grand Duke
Constantine will Writ l.ombardy next summer, and
lend some weeks at Mona
The King Of Siam has allowed not only full tole-
ration 70 all religions. but has permitted free access
ny the missionary to every part Of the empire.
whose labors are unrestricted On this subject the
oiiclal proclamation says; 1.-The English and Ame-
rcans rho reside in the kingdom OF SIAM are al
they are allowed to travel TO and fro in the king
tom, wherever they please. They are permitted TO
follow The dictates OF their own consccnces in re-
enus obSeryanees; TO erect chapel. and cemeteries
according 10 their wishes; and in all respects they
t'fdo3 arrested che gcd with having in arca stolen
are allowed unrese9ed freedom. 50 long rs they 10
not infringe upon the customs and laws Of the
oopntIy.i
The liod,ns Aheao nm quotes sydney papers 10
The 3lh Of December. The truth Of statements that
gold had been found in Van Diemans Land and
New Zealand, remains to be proved; but il appears
mat the wealth OF the Victoria diggings cannot be
overiated The legislature had pa ssed an act in
creaslng al government salaries but II was doubt
u ~ they could retain the services Of single con
stable or custom house officer The gold fields are
supposed TO cSterd over surface Of 200 600 miles
and, ultimately, an export Of cS 600 900 nor ounum
i anticipated The richest field. are between dfty
ond seventy miles Oft Melbourne and Gcelone. On
the Doth Of December, more than 5000 onnces OF
gold were brought into Melbourne and lcclonr.
making the total value Of u weeks c.rr;nses
loo,ot0. At Baliarat. Que party Il said To have
realized lsoo0 From Gao TO ii goo have been
The L6adea Ncus :sys--"The leaders Of ,l,e
monopoiist and dear bread party now in power, are,
u u uhdcistood making PREPARATIONS for the forth
coming dissolution Of Parliament. and have already
subscribed a very large sum Of money ut the Carlton
Cub, Tor the purpose of mana gne the elections.
correI ondcnt writes, on the 18th ult. :--'' Not
only At Venice. whore the Grand Duke Constantine
Oh Kussa has been residing during tlc winter, but
~ Vienna, wherever Russians of distinction present
themselves, everything is done to show them attcn-
on and increase their liking for the Austrian ter
ptsry' a Il'aswsblo excitement pow reNates