10 AUGUST 1839, Page 1

The "Eastern question" has nearly proved fatal to the SOME

Administration. It appears that every member of his Cabinet, save himself, required the formation of a corps of troops at Toulon, and that the means of embarking them should be held in readiness; also that orders should be despatched to Admiral LA LAMM to seize upon islands in the Archipelago, if the Russian fleet should enter the Bosphorus. Sower said, all these measures were pre- mature ; and if they were insisted upon he must resign. All of his colleagues except TESTE are said to be desirous of getting rid of him • but the old Marshal withdrew his threrat, and yielded to his colleagues. Orders were immediately &spate eee, concen- trate a large three at Toulon. Of course allt Weietee:.state of

excitement, and stirring events are anticipat -

'NIERS has been in Paris. His motions Area closely .watc hod, and his junction with the Ministry—perhaps!as -President of the Council in SOULT'S place—is again rumoured. Ile has had an interview with the King. According to the last accounts, the crops in many parts of France present an indifferent appearance. The price of bread in Paris will be raised on the 15th instant to HI/. for the quartern loaf.