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Qft THE LEADER. INo- 49- 1. Aug. VO, 185...
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Effects of the Amxesttt.—A Paris corresp...
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THE NAPOLEONIC CELEBRATION IN ITALY. At ...
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TUSCANY.—REJECTION OF THIS GRAND DUKE. O...
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THE DUCHIES AND VICTOR EMMANUEL. A.ffair...
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THE PAPAL STATES. The Monitore di Bologn...
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THE FORTIFICATIONS OF ANTWERP. A Brussel...
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Austrian ' Reforms.— A Vienna lottor in ...
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The Sultan's Ckuise.— His Imperial Majes...
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RUSSIA: TEMPERANCE AND SERFDOM. A St Pkt...
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AMERICAN POLITICS. Pwesidbnt Buchanan, i...
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The Amnesty. Titf Moniteur Of Wednesday ...
The Minister of the Interior , in concert with his colleagues the Ministers for . Foreign Affairs , ana Algiers and the Colonies * has ordered the necessary measures to be taken to ensure the- immediate execution of the full and entire amnesty granted by tne Emperor , " Nine hundred and twenty-two soldiers , sentenced for various offences , have been either pardoned or the term of their imprisonment has been commuted .
Qft The Leader. Ino- 49- 1. Aug. Vo, 185...
Qft THE LEADER . INo- 49- 1 . Aug . VO , 185 »
Effects Of The Amxesttt.—A Paris Corresp...
Effects of the Amxesttt . —A Paris correspondent says : — " There will be great rejoicing in the departments of the Herault and Var , from which alone it is calculated that no less than 3 , 000 citizens have been banished , transported , or imprisoned for political offences since the coup d ' etat . The people of the faubourg St . Antoine are getting up an illumination in honour of the amnesty . At the Bourse , singular to state , the amnesty , so far from being considered as a reassuring symptom , had a depressing influence . Many people saw in it a confirmation of the man 3 ' signs of war ; the Ji . niperor , the pessimists argued , sees a European coalition forming against him , and feels the necessity pf uniting all parties in France round his standard . Paris News . — The Emperor and Empress have left for St . Sauveur , on their way to Biarritz . They were to pay a visit to M . Fould , the Minister of State , at his magnificent country seat near Tarbes . The St . Maur camp is already breaking up . Several regiments left torday for different garrison towns , to reooganise and refit . The Imperial Guard will begin to occupy its barracks in Paris to-morrow , and right glad the men Avill be to enjoy once more the luxury of a bed . The Moniteur informs us that the Emperor has decided upon retaining for the present an army of 50 , 000 men in Lombardy . The young ( soi-disanC ) Grand Duke of Tuscany has come to Paris incognito to supplicate the Emperor to help him to bis father ' s throne . The Emperor is reported to have said— " It is not my fault that you fought against Italy in the Austrian ranks . " ' Marshal Niel has written a letter to his confrere Canrobert , in which he reiterates his charges against the latter . According to the laws or usages of honour in the army here , it is impossible to see how a duel can be avoided between the two chiefs .
The Napoleonic Celebration In Italy. At ...
THE NAPOLEONIC CELEBRATION IN ITALY . At Turin and at Milan the fete of the Emperor Napoleon was celebrated on Monday with great pomp— Te Deums , reviews , and illuminations . At Milan Victor Emmanuel gave a dinner to Marshal Vaillant and the French officers ; the Marshal proposed the King ' s health in these words : — " To the chief of this fine and powerful array , the standards of which were united on the Black Sea and on the plains of the Po with the French eagle , and which on every occasion showed itself as a noble rival of our army . To the heroic king , who holds the ancient and nobles word of the house of Savoy , who made it shine wth great lustre in the sun of Palestroand Solferino . " The telegram tells us that the name of Napoleon was received everywhere with acclamations . Count Arese has arrived at Turin . The King visited Bergamo and Brescia , and was received with enthusiastic cheers by the population of Lombardy ,
Tuscany.—Rejection Of This Grand Duke. O...
TUSCANY . —REJECTION OF THIS GRAND DUKE . On Saturday the National Assembly met at Florence and elected Signor Coppi as its president , and also nominated its other officials . The Deputy Ginori then proposed the following resolution : — " The Assembly shall declare the reign of the dynasty of Lorraine as impossible in Tuscany . " The representatives unanimously supported this proposition , which on Tuesday was agreed to unanimously with 108 votes , amidst the vociferous plaudits of the public , The deputies Prince Strozzi , Marquis Manzi , Counts Delia Gherardesea , Franchesi , Piccolomfni , Borghose , and M . Adami have proposed the following resolution , which mot with unanimous support , namely : — " That the assembly declares it to be tho firm will of Tuscany to form a strong part of the kingdom of Italy under tho constitutional sceptre of King Victor Emmanuel . " It remains to be seen , now that the Grand Duko is rejected , whether Victor Emmanuel will bo < allowed to accept the proffered addition to his kingdom . It is said that Signor MontaneJH has been sent from Voxte , to agitate in favour of Prince Napoleon . A letter from Florence saya : — « Montanelli was a republican , but is now converted to Bonapartism , and bo brings to bear upon his new opinions all the seal ; energy , and enthusiasm of a fresh dlselplo . The ctvusp , too , of Prince Napoleon la not a bad one—I mean , from the Italian point of view ; for Plon-Plon Is at least the son-in-law of the King of Plea " »
mont . The Italians woxild see in this prince the support of France ; and when we consider that she is encamped in Rome , Parma , and L ombardy , that is a consideration not to be despised . In two years the whole of Italy might be divided between Prince Napoleon and Victor Emmanuel . As for the kingtorn of Naples , the only thing to do would be to encourage the revolution , and this ignoble dynasty of the Bourbons would be swept away for ever . "
The Duchies And Victor Emmanuel. A.Ffair...
THE DUCHIES AND VICTOR EMMANUEL . A . ffairs in Central Italy are going on as usual , which means that the inhabitants , being obedient , disciplined , and united , demand unanimously annexation to Piedmont , and their final release from the government of Austrian princes , including the Pope . ' .. , At Modena , on Tuesday , after a solemn service had been performed at the Cathedral , at which all the bodies of the State were present , Signor Farim opened the national assembly in the grand salle of . the Palace amidst enthusiastic plaudits . After havin " spoken a few eloquent words on the history of Modena during the present century , on that of the Sardinian Government , that of the different provinces , and on the last Dictatorship , he resigned the powers given him as Dictator in the hands of the Deputies . He urged them to express freely , and with that calmness which is the result of good rights , their wishes for the definite settlement of the Constitution of the country , and , in addressing himself to Europe , he said : " We are ready to give to the civilised world all the guarantees of order and peace , conditionally that liberty is assured to us , and that Italy shall belong to the Italians . " The Assembly voted also an address of thanks to Napoleon 111 ^ the close of the assembly the Modenese troops fired a salute from the ramparts of the town . General Garibaldi has accepted the chief command of the forces of Central Italy . General Ulloa , so far from making difficulties , only awaits General Garibaldi ' s arrival to hand over to him the command of the army . With regard to the alleged republican movement in Parma , Count Linati , the Mayor of Parma , who is now in Paris , writes in the Palrie . — "Certain iourmils have spoken of a republican movement as having broken out in the city of Parma . Yon are authorised to give the most positive contradiction to this piece of false news . In the name of the city of Parma , of which I have the honour to be mayor , I request you to declare that the most perfect order has not for a single instant ceased to prevail both in the town and the duchy . "
The Papal States. The Monitore Di Bologn...
THE PAPAL STATES . The Monitore di Bologna of August 11 publishes a decree , ordering that all citizens in the Rornagnas , without distinction of creed , shall be equal m the eyes of the law and in the exercise of political and civil rights . Cardinal Aritonelli has resigned , and the Pope has got a new minister in the person of Cardinal Pietri ; but the Bolognese evidently intend to rely upon themselves , and not on the Roman Cardinal .
The Fortifications Of Antwerp. A Brussel...
THE FORTIFICATIONS OF ANTWERP . A Brussels letter of the 9 th states : —Our situation is rather critical , but I do not apprehend any hasty decision respecting the fortifications . The Government will take tune to reflect on the question of Antwerp . M . Orts , tho President of the Chamber , has already consented to a short adjournment . At the very beginning , the Right will raise ^ an objection tending to an adjournment . They will insist that this question is a national one , and of the utmost importance ? that tho Chamber is incomplete , as the four representatives of Lou vain await the result of an inquiry before they can bo admitted , and that the discussion respecting Antwerp ought not to bo begun without them . If tho Government is inclined to draw back , this will bo a good opportunity . 1 he ministry will recede if they are really isolated . For thirty years past King Leopold has given xis many proofs of his prudence , and if ho Is guided solely by the dictates of his own good sonse , ho will not now deviate from n line of conduct which has beon attended with constant success .
Austrian ' Reforms.— A Vienna Lottor In ...
Austrian ' Reforms . — A Vienna lottor in tin * Auwbury Gazette saye :- ¦•• Public feeling here is In a state of considerable disquietude and irritation . Tho craving * br reform is not of recent date . For years past the friends of their country have been desirous of Boeing a change in tho existing system of Government , which is approved of only in the circles under the personal influence of Us supporters » ana in this respect , as in everything relative to intellectual matters , Vienna represents tho whole monarchy . Between the Emperor and his people there is a
coterie which prevents the truth from reaching his ear . Why uphold a system which the people abhor , which is in direct opposition to the tendencies of the age , the traditions of the country , and the wishes of the inhabitants ?
The Sultan's Ckuise.— His Imperial Majes...
The Sultan ' s Ckuise . — His Imperial Majesty reached Salonica on the 27 th ult . on board a manof-war , accompanied by his brother , Aziz Effendi , and his three sons , together with the Minister of Marine , Mehemet Ali Pacha , and the Minister of War Riza Pacha . The Sultan was received on landing by the Governor , all the Turkish authorities and the principal inhabitants of the place , and was accompanied by them to the residence of Ussuf Pacha , the wealthiest Turk of the province , in whose gardens a kiosk had been prepared for the accommodation of his Imperial guest . On the following morning his Majesty visited the country place of Mr . J . N . Abbott , a few miles distant , whither he repaired at an early hour , having been preceded by Aziz Effendi . On the following morning ( Friday ) the Sultan went in state to the mosque of St . Sophia , and in the afternoon received in a public audience , in his tent on the sea-shore , the 'Pacha of Salonica , the members of the . Moslish , the Greek bishops , and the Jewish high priests . On Saturday he embarked on board the steam frigate , and steamed out of the port in the midst of roars of cannon , and was said to be bound for Mitylene and Chios This visit was sufficientl y monotonous , and productive of no good , either to the Government or to the people . There was not the least excitement during the Sultan ' s passage through the streets . A dead silence prevailed everywhere—no cheering or other such demonstration , no addresses presented to him ; no answers given by the monarch , admonitory or encouraging . As the Government did not choose to spend a para towards these preparation ? , it is easy to understand that this otherwise joyful event will be remembered by the poor Rayahs as a day ot sorrow and suffering .
Russia: Temperance And Serfdom. A St Pkt...
RUSSIA : TEMPERANCE AND SERFDOM . A St Pkteksbuug letter speaks of the comparative freedom with which both home and foreign affairs are now canvassed in Russia , and adds that , the serf question has advanced so far towards a solution thtit retrogression is impossible . The Emperor is honestly determined to carry out his views . I he younger nobility afford their full support . The serfs themselves have learnt they have rights as well as duties , and , though the old Russian party may delay and obstruct , they cannot prevent the nnal result . Already has a great change taken place among the peasants . Temperance societies have been formed throughout the Empire . The peasants meet in communal councils ( jnerskia shodki ) , ana award personal chastisement to those who relapse into drunkenness . The farmers of Excise duties have become alarmed at the enormous diminution m consumption of vodka , and have petitioned the _ Government . A circular has consequently been issued by the Minister of the Interior , addressed to the provincial Governors . His Excellency declares that" Sobriety deserves to be encouraged , ns the best means of preserving the health and morality of the people . Whenever ; therefore , the peasants jwb « - solutions for abstaining from the use of « P ™* W >™ liquors thev must not bo hindered in so laudable a Sgn , provided that the individuals who take the pledge do not attempt to punish those who differ lonf them , thereby arrogating to themselves J power which the law does not recognise . Inis is iound advice , and if the temperance movement contmCto make the progress that has hithertc > marked its steps , Russia may hope before long to . be . treed from her greatest curse , the curso of drunkenness .
American Politics. Pwesidbnt Buchanan, I...
AMERICAN POLITICS . Pwesidbnt Buchanan , in a lottor declining ft renomination for the Presidency , says : —• « My determination not , under any eircuinstancee , to become a candidate for reflection is finalI and conclusive . My best udgment and strong : in-J « J tlon unite in fovour of this course . . I o 2 « J ^ upon my predetermined purpose > s ° " -w *| S » nt Spair my influence in carrying out niportant measures , and affords a pretext for « aymg that 'hesc measures have been dictated by a desire to bo re nominated . " ¦ Partial returns of the state election in ^ n jW indicate the election of the democratic caudiuate for governor , and a majority of democrats to ^ sS jealousy of recent British policy is Fj * " ^ TheJiVcw Yvrh Hemld says ,- Wo B «^«[! Dritiln news of tho cession , in sovereignty to . oro » t tl ^" £ l by tho so-called Republic of Guatemala , of tho esta ffiibment and territory hitherto know ... « i Bjf * g * Honduras , or Belize . As no doubt oxiflts m
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Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 20, 1859, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_20081859/page/8/
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