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      power to his brother as Regent , has been published . From this document it would appear that the King is convinced of being able , at a future time , to resume his royal functions . ' ,. » ¦ , Letters from Berlin testify to the deep and joyful impression made by the settlement of the Regency question . The general satisfaction seems increased by the dismissal of the Minister Von Westphalen . It is supposed that there will be a complete change in the Cabinet . MM . Auersward , Count Schwerin , MM . Bonin , i » , de Bethmann , and other leaders of the Constitutional party , are spoken of as likely to be the new Ministers .

      A correspondent of the Daily News says that the character of the Regent has not been generalty understood , and that it is misrepresented . He is by no means opposed to the constitution , and it is his deliberate and voluntary determination to take the oath to respect and maintain the constitution on the opening of the Chambers next week .

      SARDINIA . It is said that the Duke of Chartres , second son of the late Duke of Orleans , is about to enter the Piedmontese army . No opposition is offered by the French Government .

      TURKEY . Letters from Albania inform us that the Governor of Monastic had discovered . a conspiracy among the Turks to massacre all the Christians . Three fanatics succeeded in forming at Monastir a conspiracy which embraced 5000 Turks , whose plan was to fall suddenly on the Christians on the 27 th of August , when they would be assembled in their churche 3 . All was ready , arms and ammunition , and it only remained to gain over a Bey who exercises great influence in that country . This Bey pretended to assent to the proposition , but denounced the conspiracy to the Governor . The latter commanded that the chiefs of the plot should be arrested . Accounts from Syria state that the cholera has carried off 30 , 000 persons at Mecca .

      By intelligence from Constantinople of the 6 th inst ., ¦ we learn that numerous public employments had been suppressed , and a reduction of the staff had been resolved on . The _ troops were generally without pay . Two other battalions had been sent as a reinforcement to Candia , where fresh disturbances had broken out . The Epperance of Athens of the 7 th say 3 that armed Candiotes had driven off the receivers of taxes , and having demanded a performance of the promises made to the people , the Turks rose on the night of the 4 th and ran to the Governor , calling out for the inassacre of . the whole of the Christians . There was a rumour that the Montenegrins had taken possession of the heights around the port of Soutorino .

      HOLLAND . The new Liberal Ministry has thought fit to propose to increase the representation of the larger towns , particularly in Amsterdam and Rotterdam , by including in their electoral districts the villages outside the gates , that is , their suburbs , and giving an additional representative to each . SWITZEULAKD . The hope has now been given up of bringing about an agreement between the Federal Council and the cantonal Government of Geneva on the question of the removal of Italian refugees from that town , as insisted upon by France and Austria . Geneva will not oppose any active resistance to their removal , but will allow it to take place under protest .

      DENMARK . A letter from Copenhagen says : —The Federal Diet was not satisfied with the confidential communication which the Cabinet of Copenhagen had made to them . Persons generally well informed state that the Inst in- * atructions forwarded to M . Billow are calculated to satisfy the demands of the Diet , The same letter adds that the various religious sects at Copenhagen have been very active of late . There are American , English , and Swedish preachers , belonging to the Baptist , Mormon , and Methodist congregations , who arc endeavouring to propagate their doctrines . M . Molloaward , a Swedish gentleman , is the most remarkable among the Baptist orators . The seceders from tho state Gluncii are said to ho gaining ground .

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      NEW ZEALAND . By way of Sydney we have received a very partial account of tho fire at Auckland , but nothing to show its locality or real extent of damage . Tho Nqio Zealandcr Bays : —• " Wo have not yet received a detailed account of tho amount of tho various losses sustained , but from the replies obtained by tho Relief Committee there is reason to hope that the total will not much exceed 25 , 000 / . Of this sum not milcli moro than 16 , 000 / . w " as insured . A good deal of valuable property was saved ; on the other hand , much that was no saved was seriously damaged in the removal or by tho rain . " We ore informed that donations for the relief of tho sufferers , and also to aid deserving persons of the labouring classes to emigrate to Auckland , New Zealand , will be received by Mr . A . F . Rldgway and Sons , agents to the Provincial Government of Auckland ,

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      In Oude it seems evident that there has , a considerable defection in the rebel forces . The latest intelligence—that from Allahabad of the 6 th of September represents the bulk of the Oude insurgents that still keep the field to be concentrated at Jugdespore , some twenty miles from Sultanpore , on the Lucknow road . They are stated to number about 5000 , and to have with them eight guns . A thousand men and twenty-two guns are stationed in a fort at no great distance . "When the cold season sets in , the troops collected under Lord Clyde will have no difficulty in crushing any force that can be brought into the field in Oude . It is alleged that the Begum of Lucknow is seeking to make conditions for her own safety by promising the surrender of the Nana Sahib , four of whose emissaries have been captured at Gwalior , endeavouring to tamper with the 25 th Bombay Native Infantry , who informed their officers of their proceedings . The culprits were executed .

      been INDIA . Telegraphic news has this week been received , which must be considered on the whole favourable . One lamentable occurrence is recorded . ; . the disarmed Sepoys of the 62 nd and 69 th Native Infantry and the native Artillerymen at Mooltan had mutinied and attempted to seize the guns but were driven back . In this affair the Adjutant of the Bombay Fusiliers and four Artillerymen have been killed . Of the mutineers about four hundred have been killed , and the police , Sowars , &c , are in active pursuit of the remainder . Apart from this episode , the general character of our news from India is such as to corroborate the belief that the flames of insurrection arc being effectually got under . It is no longer a general conflagration , but a series of scattered outbreaks , rather annoying than dangerous .

      The fugitives who had been driven from Powree on the 22 nd of August by Colonel Smith and General Napier , were overtaken and dispered with great slaughter by Colonel Robertson on the 5 th of September . The Gwalipr fugitives had , under the command of Tantia Topee , succeeded , during the last week of August , in taking possession of the town of Julra Patan , where they are stated to have obtained a large amount of treasure and forty guns . After this success , they moved upon Bhbpal , but were encountered by tho Mhow field force under General Michel , on the 13 th of September , dispersed in all directions , with the loss of thirty guns on their side , and very trifling casualties on ours .

      In Lieutenant Colonel Walter ' s despatch to Brigadier Douglas , honourable mention is made of several officers who have greatly distinguished themselves in their posts . Among them are the names of Captain Midhurst , of the 10 th Hegt . ; Captain Ellington , 35 th Regt . ; Captain Wanin , 60 th Rifles ; Lieutenant Gibb , and Lieutenant Beadon , a very young officer commanding a detachment of the Sikh Irregular Cavalry , who is warmly commended as a " most excellent officer . "

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      CHINA . Lktters have been received from Hong-Kong dated 24 th August . Lord Elgin had not returned from Japan . Admiral Sir Michael Seymour arrived at Hong-Kong on tho 20 th August in 11 . M . S . Calcutta . The Admiral touched at Hakodadi on his way . Lord El-in had proceeded to Jeddo with tho steam yacht , which he would present to the Emperor . Sir Michael has been ill with fever . Tho French Ambassador , M . Le Baron Gros , ami the American Minister , Mr . H . E . llecd , still remain at Shanghao , awaiting tho arrival of the Chinese Commissioners to settlo the tarifl ' s , &c . Of the Russians left at Tien-tsin wo hoar nothing .

      The Namtow outrage has been avenged . Commodore Stewart and General Van Strnubon / . uc , with a force of some seven hundred men , arrived oft" Namtow on tho 11 th of August . Tho forta woro taken and destroyed , but tho town was spared , nt the solicitation of « v deputation from the people . Tho Chinese soldiers showed considerable i-ositftanoc , and tho casualties among thu force woro about twelve men wounded . Two unfortunate casualties occurred by tho accidental discharge of fire ariuB , by wlilnli Clnptaln T . nmluirt , U . K ., and Lioutcnant Danvors , of tlie 70 th Bengal Native Infantry , lost tiutir livos . Commander Madden , of her Mnjosty ' n whip Saneparei ) , wna dangerously -wounded by a glugall ball . Much good in anticipated from tho proinptitudo and completeness of'tho actio ^ . _

      CHILL - The Chili Congress closed its session on the 31 st of August . One of their last and most important Acta was passing a Bill authorising the Executive to purchase the Valparaiso and Santiago Railway shares . The new from the-provinces was rather satisfactory than other wise . In the-agricultural districts in the south appear " ances were very promising , and it seemed that the crons would be plentiful , notwithstanding the excessive rain which had fallen . An extensive coal mine had been discovered fifteen miles inland from the port of Ancud in the province of Chiloe . '

      Troubles ut Ningpo still continue , created , it is said , by cauao 3 similar to tho . 10 told of a fow months ngo in connoxion with fighting at Fuh-chow-foo , via . tho had faith of tho Govowimviifc in financial matters—papur monoy obtaining only a small i > or-oontago of tho amount promised . Tho Emperor has rcoollod tlio mischievous Hwang from the governorship of Canton , replacing him , it Id said , by an ofllcor moro disposed to livo at poaco with tho forolgnor . Tho signs of a butter disposition on tuu part of the people are aluo booomlng apparent . At Canton oonfldonoo Is gradually reviving , and shops are opened } and at Hong-Kong tho roturn of tho natlvo domestic servants and labourers was relieving tho European population from its lndierous distresses .

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      WEST INDIES . The La Plata brings news from Jamaica to the 26 th Sept . There is nothing of interest to report from that isl and .

      TRINIDAD . At this place yellow fever prevailed , and the troops had been removed from the barracks and placed under canvas . There had been partial rain , but more was wanted . Tho heat during the previous three mouths had been most intense . DEMERAUA . The only matter of public importance is a public meeting held to memoralise her Majesty ' s Government to discontinue the obligations now-imposed upon the colonies to provide a return passage for Coolie immigrants . IJAKBADOES . Here the weather was fine , and the health ef the island exceedingly good . Business remained dull . The voting canes are looking well .

      ST . LUCIA . Dry weather had set in and was threatening to do serious injury to the growing crop . The heat was very great . Her Majesty ' s steamer Buzzard , Commander Peel , arrived on the 20 th , and lauded a company of the 41 st Regiment . GRENADA . The Executive Council met on the : 21 th , and passed a series of-regulations far the raising and enrolment of the militia force . Some sensation had been caused by the proposal to provide stipendiary justices for the- ' out-districts of the island , " public opinion being divided , upon the expediency of such a . measure at present . A continued absence of rain was l-ein ' g severely felt in souie arts of the arts ot tue

      p colony . p colony . st . krrr ' -ri . A few days' rain had made the town of ¦ Basseterre somewhat unhealthy , several cases of fever having proved fatal . The prospects for the . next crop were very encouraging , and the island-altogether in a satisfactory condition . The yeomanry cavalry fliul tha militia volunteers were being drilled , and there is every hope that they will in time prove an efficient protection ' to tho island . The legislative houses wore not sitting . A now election is expected in about two months . CUIiA .

      Letters from llavannah state that the yellow fever was ravaging the island , "which was otherwise in a prosperous condition . The planters complain of the heaviness of tho duties of all kinds * , which > ninku thts price of transport ofsu ^ ar to the United States amount to sixteen dollars the arroba ( 2 <> lb . ) . Tho Chinos immigrant * are said to be well treated , but the numlicr ut ' suicides among them averaging one per week awakens suspicion upon this point . Thu Spanish writer of tliii account ascribes this melancholy circuinstance to their not having been converted to Koinanism

      . JIAYTI . A destructive firo occurred at Jacmcl on tho li > i \\ » t August . Thu most beautiful part of the city , tho scat ut commerce , says 0110 account , is a heap of ruin .-J . In tl » roe hours seventeen buildings , with the Custom-house and ofliocs of tho port , wero coiiHiwnod . Tho loss of property was estimated at l , yb- ' , fiOO dole ) . United States currency ,

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      WEST COAST OF AFlllCAII . M . GUN-vEssisL TisAxiui had arrived at Plymouth . Her dato form Sierra Leono id August - 'I . TJ 10 co < i .-t ¦ u healthy . Tho recent expedition up tlio rlvor Seiiivu'J was not cntiroly successful , and the Snnsuo trlliesi lire tjrailunHy npprcaohintf Slumi I . eono in a tlirunU'iuiiij attitude . Governor Hill is preparing to ivpol them " tlio native militia aro in course of enrolment . Our advices by this ship state that thoro U litllo pro-111

      spect of suppressing tho trafilc in hIiiw . i by tl'u pi' - '*' ' mode . At Whydali tho King ol Dahomey will not nil thorn under OU dola , or 00 < M » . t-adi , but nt Gabon * n , wheru tho nearest relative * freely oll ' er each oilier , 1 ic price rangoa from 13 dols . to 30 dols . only . J'ia nuinbur kopt roaily for snlo ulong tho coast ciauwos miWj a yroat consumption of nuta that very littlo export <¦ >' oil can taku plnco . Tho dealer * calculato that tlio iiuuoaaful imnnnitosion of ono cargo of nogrooa will p » . v M tho loss of four .

      . . .. Tho Toassur ban taken throa ' prizos . Sho clmsod tlie soiioonor Jamo « niujlmnan for oiylitoon hours wltlinut BuecoaR , but subsequently caught nor owner , v / ho nau expended his profits in tho Clonoral Soott , ivliJoh hart no aU" ™ but dollars to tbp valuo of iai 2 / , for purchastafl tuow .

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      1 AQQ THE LEAD E IV [ No . 447 , October 16 , 1858 . luoo ^ . . - ¦ ¦ ¦ . — ¦ • — ' ¦ —

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 16, 1858, page 1088, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2264/page/8/