The Foreign incidents of the week are of little moment.
A wide circulation has been given in France to a letter addressed by the Duke of Bordeaux to M. Berryer. The short meaning of this long epistle is, that if France will recognize the legitimate claims of Henri V, he will confine himself strictly within the limits of con- stitutional monarchy. The document appears to have made little or no impression. The anniversary of the Revolution of 1848 pas- sed quietly both in Paris and the provinces. Symptoms of alarm at the threatening attitude assumed by Austria and Prussia have appeared in Switzerland, in the emission of semi-official manifestoes, asserting the Conservative character and leanings of the majority of the Cantons, and denying that en- couragement or countenance has been given to Red Republican refugees. Sardinia maintains a more fearless attitude. The Legislature proceeds in abolishing various relics of feudal institutions ; and great anxiety is shown to remove, the impression that Siccardi's resignation had its origin in any difference of opinion with his colleagues.
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