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probable that two new cardinals -will bo made . The Archbishop of Baltimore is spoken of as likely to be the first wearer of a red hat in the United States . The Pope has offered up prayers for the success of the French arms in Cochin ^ China . ¦ The agitation which has prevailed for the last two months in the north of Italy is beginning to be felt in Rome . Secret societies , it is said , are redoubling their efforts , and there are " signs , impossible to be defined , ' ' which indicate that " something is at hand . " Both the Pontifical Government and the French General were excessively vigilant . The fortifications at Civita Vecchia are being actively carried on . " ¦ ^ " ^ ^ I ¦ »«¦ « .
LOMBABDT . A letter from Milan states that an attempt had been made to smuggle into Lombardy , across the Sardinian frontiers , a great number of incendiary pamphlets . A letter in the Corriere Mercantile of Genoa states that the Italian Princes have made a military convention with Austria , by which they promise each other mutual succour in the event of certain contingencies occurring .
KAPDKS . Letters of the 28 th of November say that an extraordinary spectacle may be expected this year . Vesuvius is cracking and opening at all parts from the base to the summit . Small craters vomit lava in all directions , without ceasing . It is feared that at the most unexpected moment an eruption will take plaice from the great crater , in which case the catastrophe would be terrible for Resina and Portici .
BELGIUM . In the Representative Chamber a discussion arose on the predominance assigned in Belgium to the French over the Flemish language . Several members complained that the Government published its announcements in French where only Flemish was spoken , and that the French theatre was favoured by the local authorities in preference to the national one . The Government promised to take the subject into consideration .
< HOIXiAiJD . In reply to an interpellation , the Dutch Minister of Public Worship , in the Chamber of Deputies , said the Government had done all it could on behalf of the Mortara family .
THE IONIAN ISLANDS . A Vienna letter states that the Iiord Hi g h Commissioner has sent in his resignation , but it is not yet known , at Corfu whether it has been accepted by her Majesty ' s Government . Mr . Gladstone ' s explicit declaration that the protectorate of Great Britain would Be maintained produced an extremely disagreeable impression on the National party . A letter from Athens says that the Greek Government is no longer deceived with the idea of annexing the Ionian Islands to continental Greece . It appears that M . Tricoupi , the Greek ambassador at London , communicated with his Government on this subject , and clearly told the King ( in a private despatch ) that the British Cabinet had no intention of renouncing the protectorate of the Ionian Islands .
TURKEY . It is stated that M . Sabatier , the French Consul-General , who has been sent on a mission to Jeddah , demands that Namik Pasha , Governor of Jeddah at the period of the massacre in that town , and who is suspected of haying excited the mob on that occasion , shall be tried , and , if found guilty , punished on the spot , as an example to the population . A correspondent of the Times says that active preparations are going on in Egypt for the construction of a canal from the Nile to Lake Timsah , on the lino where an old canal for irrigation is supposed to have existed . These preparations have caused considerable uneasiness at the Porte , and have led to an animated correspondence with the Fauna of Egypt .
SARDINIA . The Grand-Duke Constantino of Russia baa been risking the King of Sardinia . There was an extraordinary rumour at Turin that the Grand Duke had been incognito to Compiegne . A Turin correspondent of the Daily News says : — "There can be no doubt but that discussions have passed between the King , Count Cavour , and the Russian Prince , with regard to the contingent probabilities of European politics , and especially with respect to Auntria and Franco . Constantino conceals from nobody his profound roaentmont against the House of Hapeburg . The rumours of speedy war continue here without abatement . I believe the
substance of the verbal declarations addressed by the Sardinian Cabinet to the legations of several friendly Governments , particularly to the English , is that , since the condition of Italy becomes more serious and intolerable from ( lay to day , it may give occasion to a war , Those words aro , in my opinion , susceptible of tho following commentary—tlint Franco promises that nny new occasion shall bo tnUon hold of to nrocoocl hoatiloly against Austria . And , hidcfod , that it is tho intention Ofr Napoleon III . to rnako wur ugainat Austria scorns no longer doubtful } but When , and how , ho meana to proceed ' with that grout undertaking , and in what manner to secure the neutrality of Prussia and England , nobody knows , or rather , nobody can understood . Tho
Lomnewspapers pre vails in the arsenal at Venice , and that works are being hastened on at Pola , Mantua , and Verona .. The castle at Mi lan , which is in the midst of the city , has been declared a fortress , and the owners of the adjacent houses have received notice that their tenements are liable to be demolished at the requisition of the military engineers . In consequence of many arrests having taken place at PaVia , a battery of cannon has been sent thither . " , ' The Legislative Chambers of Piedmont are convoked by roval decree for the 10 th of January next . A ' disturbance occurred at Genoa on the 10 th , thp anniversary of the expulsion of the Austrians from that city in 1746 . An inquiry has been set on foot by order of the Government , in order to ascertain on whom the responsibility rests .
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Singapore. Extknsive Fortifications Are ...
SINGAPORE . Extknsive fortifications are in course of erection at Singapore , every available eminence being made the site for guns . The troops stationed there are healthy , but there is much small-pox amongst the native population . . The Bugis traders have arrived in large numbers this season , bringing the valuable products of the Archipelago .
India. Important Telegrams Have Been Rec...
INDIA . Important telegrams have been received this week , as -well as the despatches hy- the overland mail . The Queen ' s Proclamation is giving general satisfaction throughout India . The Talookdars of Oude , encompassed by the troops of Lord Clyde ready to close upon them , gladly prefer accepting the Queen's grace to prolonging a contest of which they see the inevitable end , and surrendered their forts and arms . Lall . Madho Sing surrendered himself and his stronghold on the 10 th
of November . Amety , in which this chief has hitherto defied the British power , was the strongest fort in Oude . Lall Madho Sing ' s example has been extensively followed . The Nawab of Banda has separated himself from the rebel cause , announcing that he claims the Queen ' s promise , which guarantees his life , and secures for him a full consideration of the circumstances under which he was induced to throw off his allegiance . The telegram adds that the remaining rebel leaders have given themselves up .
We hear , and we shall hear , of no more battles in Central India ; Tantia Topee , who turning westward in flight from General Michel , has taken refuge in the Satpoorah hills , is no longer to be regarded as an active leader , and his capture is almost reduced to an affair of police . . The Indian papers report the public and ceremonious reading of the Queen's Proclamation at Calcutta , Allahabad , Lahore , and other important stations , accompanied everywhere with loyal enthusiasm . At Calcutta it was from the
read in the English and Bengalee languages , steps of Government House , in the presence of a vast concourse of people . On the conclusion of tho proclamation the royal standard of England was hoisted , the troops presenting arms , and tho band playing the National Anthem . In the evening there was a general illumination of Calcutta and the ships in the port . Oil the 3 rd inst . a meeting of tho inhabitants of Calcutta was held to adopt an address to her Majesty . It was crowded by natives as well as Europeans ; some Hindoo merchants made loyal speeches .
Mr . Halliday , tho Lioutonant-Governor of Bengal , has sent in his resignation , and it is reported that Mr . J . P . Grant will be appointed to tho vacancy . RISOKPTIOX OV TUa JFKOCLAMATION . Tho Times correspondent says : —" Genuineness of Asiatic feeling is always a problem , but I hftvo little doubt it is in this instance tolerably sincere . Tho people understand an Empress , ' and did not understand he Company . Moreover ,, they lmvo a vory decided for of
notion that tho Queen has hanged tho Company - fences ' which must have been groat , ' and that fact gives thorn hope of future justice . Lastly—I am speaking of tho masses , and repeating actual opinions uttered in my hearing—they think lior Majesty inconceivably , and I am afraid a little ridiculously , honest for accepting hor pretlocosaor ' a dubta . Immediately after t | io Proclamation appeared a Gazette Extraordinary announcing a change in the form of the promissory note , which completed native satisfaction . "
rUlB INDIA * UIfVJiNUIS . Another letter says :- " Tho donolt for 1657-58 in stfttod in tho Parliamentary return ( it 0 , 500 , 00 W . Unit of 1868-60 will bo larger ; for , though tho million and a quarter stolon by tho mutlnoora will not recur , tuora la ahugo addendum to bo miulo in tho shnpo ol tho cost oi now lovios . Add tho value of Government property destroyed which must bo replaced , tho claims for compensation , and tho qost of rolllHng tho Arsenal )* , ami you have a loss of at loaat 20 , 000 , 000 / . Bloi-IIng in tliu t \ vo years . There is , then , tho old dulloit of 1867 , 000 , 000 * ., and tho cost of « 46 additional regiments of Eiirupoaua . No mode of calculation will roduoo tho deficit b , olow 6 , 500 , 000 ? . a year , to bo mot out of a rovdnua us yet unolastio . This , and not reorganisation , will bo tho
primary difficulty for Lord Stanley to meet an * vT succeeds without crippling our military strength ?! . is , without perilling the empite-he win ^ ST ?^ earned tho right to be considered the first of \» T Indian statesmen . On this side of India he fa 32 ? trusted as no President since Dundas has been " aav , . Dl * imAl * v rliflFioiilfv fnr T . /\«» rl G ^ i + ' ¦ ^^^ ^""^^ " ^^^
China. Wk Have Intelligence From Hong-Ko...
CHINA . Wk have intelligence from Hong-Kong to the 2 qn > October . m of The Imperial Commissioners had arrived at Shaneha and commenced negotiations for arranging the n tariff Lord Elgin was actively engaged in securing Z most liberal terms for commerce . The news of the death of the Emperor of Japan ; , confirmed ; he died of cholera , which disease was cam ? ing off great numbers . * " The United States Minister had returned to Shanchae from Japan , but some apprehensions are entertained for the French Plenipotentiary , nothing having been heard of the chartered steamer Kemi , on board of which vessel his Excellency had embarked from Japan for Shanghae . It is reported that the insurgents have lately issued from Nankin , and have taken several cities from the Imperialists :
The North China Ifarald gives the heads of the different clauses in the Russian treat } -. One clause stipulates for the appointment of a commission to settle the boundaries of the two countries . This opportunity may be availed of by Russia to obtain considerable advantages , but otherwise her treaty only secures her the same privilege .- ! as other nations . . It removes , however , the restrictions that existed against the Itussiaus carrving on trade at the ports .
Cochin China. A Lettek From Manilla Brin...
COCHIN CHINA . A lettek from Manilla bringing news of the French Cochin Chinese expedition down , to October 11 , says it was not thought probable at that date that -any movement , towards the interior of the country " would be attempted for two or three mouths - .
Siam. Her Majkstv's Steamer Esk, Captain...
SIAM . Her Majkstv ' s steamer Esk , Captain Sir R . M'Clure , has proceeded to Siani , and her Majesty ' s surveying schooner Saracen bus gone to survey the Malay coast , on the west of the Gulf of Siam . Our latest accounts from ' Bangkok ' are to the 28 th of October , at which date there were some apprehensions of a disturbance by tho many Chinese settled at the capital . An additional guard of one thousand troops had for severul nights surrounded tho palace , and this precautionary measure would check the rebellious disposition of the Chinese , who at Sarawak and in the Straits of Malacca have displayed a turbulent spirit .
On the 18 th October—tho fifty-fourth anniversary of the first king ' s birthday—his Majesty gave a grand entertainment at the palace to the principal inhabitants at the capital . Among the guest * was the Uritish consul , Sir Hubert Scuomburgh , ami the French and United Stated consuls . His Majesty invested Sir Kobert Sohomburgh with n gorgeous robe of state in proof of his friendship towards G : eat Britain . Trade was not very active . There are now several mercantile firms established at Bangkok .
Java. . , . Lettkus From Rntaviu, Dated ...
JAVA . . , . Lettkus from Rntaviu , dated October -Jotli , spcnK favourably of the coming crops . We have accounts from the iWly-oonquored Jambi territory , which spons favourably of tho general health of this troops , and it » s said the Netherlands India Government proposo to raise to tho throne the son of tho dethroned king , but n present the son remain * in concealment , probably uouoing tho sinoority of the ollVrs mado to i » laco him ou " > o throne . , , , ¦ „ Two Kuronoan murcnantd wore murdered u > ui « pirates , and their vessel tnkvii , but it wiu buuwquontly rcoimturcd . Tim pirates had boon bniutfit o trial and aoiitonccd , so . no to lUmlli , tho remainder to twenty years' labour in chains .
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W'LWV INDIKS . This La Plata nrrlvud « t Southampton o >> ^ "Tj } . Sho brings advices from Jamaica to tlio 2 < til Mi m "'""" . tho news is of little interest . JAMAICA . j , . Trade continued dull , owing to tho increase . 1 . iiri ^ J of Halifax and American provisions . Knilioautuujc hud boon bunpondod in uonaQcuivnuo pi' diuw « tf « « ° " . ' the hoavy rulua , and tho dUUoulty oxuorleiiooi' '" "" JJ , lutr produce to market had oimblod holilora » f coflou aii ^ pimento on- tlio Bitut to obtain full rnlo . * . » "b « ' J ; a good suppl y , ami i . rlcoa uxhibltud u furtlicr aow »« - »
'" TlwlJiuialuro wa « . alonUlly pro . ooaintf ^ '' ^ . '''' S but of no tfuuoml intorost out of tlio colony- A 11 ° ' was exnootml to close by tlio oml of the year . Ing Heavy rains had Iiuuululod . sevonil parts . « J ™ f \ £ the crops , and flwuonhitf uway ootlnffo- «»« "JJ alld matoa . Sovon woro drownud lu St , DftvW a 1 >«»» I > . »"
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Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 18, 1858, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_18121858/page/8/
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