The Continental news presents few incidents. In Paris the Fortifications
Bill is under discus3ion by the Chamber Of Peers with every prospect of passing. The King is
said to be more solicitous on the subject than ever. ,nd- warlike preparations continue, without regard to remonstrances of other Powers.
The Chamber of Deputies still adhere to the mor beral policy of the Government in respect to the tariff; rejecting the amend- ments in the Customs-duties Bill which the Commission of the Chamber had made in an opposite direction. Ten, insteaa of
twelve per cent, is the duty on linen thread adopted by the Chamber ; and they have refused to allow a drawback on ex- portation. Germany, like France, is still arming ; and, without any appa- rent cause of quarrel, a restless desire for war has got abroad, that may too readily find occasion for its gratification. In Spain, the late election for the Cortes has been generally in favour of the Government party. But the country is full of ominous rumours ; and a large force concentrated around the capital indi- cates uneasiness in the mind of ESPARTERO.
Accounts from Alexandria relate the steps already taken to effectuate the treaty with the Pasha. Damascus was evacuated, and Syria pacified. In Egypt, MEHEMET ALI was turning his active mind with energy to peaceful enterprises.
