The New York herald., 1869-04-07
FOREIGN MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

The Prussian government has imposed tax Of
one cent and half on every telegraphic despatch.
An International Universal Exhibition Is 70 be
held In Brussels In 1870, and the site ID already
chosen.
A battalion Of German volunteers has been organ
ized at Rome, which Will be commanded by Prince
Lichtenstein.
Considerable augmentations are ordered in the
various corps darmee throughout Prussia, especially
in respect TO cavalry and artillery
General Nerenberger, the director OF the military
school at Brussels, recently committed suicide by
blowing his brains out with pistol.
On his recall from Florence Count d'Usedom was
presented by the King OF italy with his portrait sci
in diamonds as token OF personal esteem.
Admiral Caisserly Ahmet Pacha has visited the
Sp0rades islands with eet OF Turkish vessels and
seized upon secret depot Of 1000 stand OF arms.
Count Bismarck's two sons are to enter the
army. One IS to join the Kings Hussars, at Bonn,
and the other the Lancers, now garrisoned III Hano
yer.
During the late outbreak at Xeres, IN Spain, 613
persons were arrested and only 1873 have been lIbe-
rated. The rest are either transported or still
prison.
stationed near Pau, IN France, headed by Count Bar
raj, and awaiting the signal to cross the Spanish
frontiers.
Wonderful effects of sound have been obtained by
manufacturing bells OF aluminium In France and
Belgium. bell eighteen inches IN diameter scarcely
weighs forty pounds.
between the Emperor OF Austria and the King OF
italy, confirming, 1t is stated the probability Of
alliance between France, Italy and Austria.
The new Prussian Ambassador to Flo renee, Count
Brassier de SAINT Simon, is intimate friend tC
Count Bismarck and Is reported TO be anything
but fri endly in his sentiments towards France and
Italy.
The Bulletin International OF Dresden, q French
paper, has been seized, and proceedings have been
commenced against the editor, Mr.. Walster. on
charge OF nigh treason against the North German
Confederation
The French railroad companies are organizing o
commission for the purpose OF arranging the In
IDENTITIES TO be paid TO employees wounded IN actual
service, and also The provisions 10 be allotted to the
families OF those killed.
King William OF Prussia has presented General
Motke with splendid sword. bearing the nscrip
tion, "76 c0nSttttl'n Ir'sDente Rer VctOr," In COM
memoratlon OF the nftieth anniversary Of that OH
GERS entry into the army.
The warlike reports are echoed from Italy and
heavy preparations for defence are being made
throughout the country. The cloud Is expected 10
burst In the course OF the present month and hints
are given that Prussia VIII open the ball.
On January /, 1868, the Russian navy counted, lis
admirals and generals, 30l5 officers, 0s7 civil EN-
ployGs 305 cadets and sailing masters and "a 0s4 sol
dlers and marines OF these the active service
list contained 20 admirals ana generals 800 superior
officers, l6ls subalterns sos civil employees and 600
soldiers and marines.
M. Amedee Gouet, popular writer and an editor
OF the Steele recently committed suicide under the
pronounced SO III that he could not survive the night
which 80 Affected NJ Gouet that he went into the
next room and stabbed himself to the heart with o
pognard. The next morning both brothers were
found dead.
As token OF the friendly feelings existing be.
tween Italy and Austria, the ArchdUke Charles
Louis, the Emperors eldest brother, telegraphed the
congratulations OF all the imperial family TO Prince
Humbert, on the latter's birthday. The Prince re-
piled that It was his most ardent wish to visit
Vienna, and IN person tender his thanks.
queen Victoria has accepted several objects be.
qucatIed TO her by the late Lord Belhaven, because
they historical souvenirs OF her ancestor, Mary
box given by the unfortunate queen to the grand
daughter OF the Earl OF Mar; purse made by heI
own hands, lock OF hair and some unleavened
bread supposed 10 be part OF that used by the queen
III her religious services.