FRANCE.—The French Government has published a statement of the amount

of the exports and imports of the country for the last year. From this account it appears thai the total value of its imports amounted to 607,677.321 francs, or about 24,320,000/, and the total value of its exports to 609,922,632 francs, or about 24,400,000/. In this trade were employed French shipping to the amount of 346.591 tonnage, and foreign shipping to the amount of 527,531 tons. The whole import of manufactured articles amounts only to 38,323,551 francs, or about a million and a half sterling—a fact which accounts for the comparative insignificance of the general trade of so great a kingdom. The colonial trade of France is extremely limited, not exceeding in exports 2,100,000/., and in imports amounting only to 67,267,242 francs, or 2,692,000/. sterling. The Prefect of Corsica has surrendered two Neapolitan subjects charged with political offences, who had sought an asylum on the French soil, and under the protection of French hospitality. The names of these unfortunate persons are Paschal Russi and Antonio Galotti. They were implicated in some disturbances of a political character which took place about a year ago in the neighbourhood of Salerno. On the 28th ult. a Calabrese brio. arrived before the chief port of the jaed,aa.cd ed these victims, who were *delivered up by the Prefect, in spite of strong efforts to Me them, or to postpone their surrender, by private par. tie. The Constitutionnei. says that the French envoy at Naples has been in. structed to claim them.

SPAIN.—The Quotidienne, in a letter from Perpignan, dated the 4th instant, states that a sort of Liberal insurrection had broken out in that part of Catalonia bordering on France ; that General Milans was expected to head it; but that he had been arrested on the 3d in the French arrondissement of Ceret, when about to pass into Spain. Several of his partisans were arrested at the same time. It turns out that the affair was organised by Count d'Espagne, Governor of Catalonia, in order to entrap all the Constitutionalists in the South of France. The pm. dence of the French authorities, however, saved them from the snare.

ROME, May 30.—The almost daily recurring shocks of earthquake have filled the inhabitants of Monte Albano with consternation. It was reported that as eruption of Monte Cavo, between the lake of Nemi and that of Castle Gandolfo, was to be apprehended. If between the two old craters which form these lakes a new one should be formed, Albano, Aricia, Genzano, and Nemi, would be in imminent danger of destruction. It is said that the water in the two lakes has suddenly fallen fifteen feet, and that the trees in the forest wither, and begin to smoke in various places; all which are symptoms of an approaching eruption.

A madman named Benzi has been arrested in Naples, accused of an intention to murder the King, because he was refused the hand of thd Princess Christina.

Easr INDIES.—Calcutta papers to the 14th February mention that Lord Wil- liam Bentinck had arrived at the Presidency on the 3d of that month, with his health completely re-established. A private letter states that the Indian Govern- ment has enacted a regulation, giving British-born subjects the liberty of holding lands on long leases,—a measure which it is hoped: will pave the way to the free settlement of Englishmen in India. In 1823 permission had been given to Europeans to hold lands on lease for the exclusive sultnre of coffee only. The present seems to be an useful extension of that measure, which of itself was of comparatively little value—Times.

UNITED STATES.—The sweeping changes which General Jackson has made in all the departments of the Government continue to excite great interest in the United States. The Ambassadors at London, at Paris, and at Colombia, and the greater proportion of the Foreign Consuls, are removed ; all the minor officers in the Union are changed ; not even a postmaster, it is said, has been left in office, but all make way for the friends and supporOiss of general Jackson.

Tne KING.—His Majesty left London on Saturday, for the Royal Lodge ; and, it will he observed, has been enjoying the sports at Ascot every day during the races.

THE DUKE OF CLARENDE.—T110 Standard, on Monday, announced that Sir Henry Halford, the medical attendant on his Royal Highness, had an interview with the Duke of Wellington. The interview, it was said, had reference to the Royal Duke's health, which " has suffered severely from the repeated attacks to which he had been subjected ; and whose situation, it cannot be concealed, not- withstanding the more favourable reports that have lately been made, continues exceedingly precarious." These interviews, it was also observed, had been of late " unusually frequent—almost daily." The Courier gave the statement a fiat contradiction, on the authority of the Deputy Court Newsman. The Standard of Thursday returned to the charge, and the Courier of Friday reiterated the contradiction.

The Duke of Clarence has been elected Master of the Corporation of Trinity House.

The question of a dissolution of Parliament at the close of the Session has cer- tainly been seriously discussed " in secretioribus Consiliis," but it was decided in the negative long before the least rumour on the subject reached the suburbs. The Clare agitation is not likely to change the determination on this subject.— Morning Chronicle.

Lord Brecknock, we understand, resigns his seat at the Admiralty Board, and is to be succeeded by his cousin, Lord Castlereagh. It is generally understood that this appointment is intended to conciliate time Marquis of Londonderry, who has not been pleased at the part taken by the Duke of Wellington in the matter of London bridge. In short it is only another job.—Standetrd.

There is to be a large batch of Peers, and at least one Peeress ; but they will not be gazetted for a considerable time after the prorogation. Mr. Peel is men- tioned, and with some probability.—Morning Chronicle.

On Sunday morning, the Bishop of London ordained twenty-two deacons and twenty-three priests at the Chapel Royal, St. James's, and afterwards administered the sacrament to them. The ceremony began at seven o'clock in the morning, and concluded soon after ten.

Dr. Bagot, Dean of Canterbury, has also refused the vacant see of Oxford.

The hitch about the acceptance of the see of Oxford on the part of Dean Ireland, is occasioned by his wish to retain the valuable Deanery of Westminster, and other fat livings, in addition to the Bishoprick. These preliminaries have not yet been granted.—Morning Chronicle.

The Regius Professorship of Divinity, vacant by the death of the Bishop of Ox- ford, has been given to the Reverend Edward Burton, B.D. of Christchurch.

The Master of the Rolls is about to sit, in the ensuing term, in the morning at Westminster.—Morning Paper.

Sir E. B. Sugden, the Solicitor-General, has been returned to parliament for Weymouth. The mob were rather uproarious, and treated the learned gentleman and his party unceremoniously in the streets; and in time hall they would not vouchsafe him a hearing. The show of opposition which was got up, was, how- ever, relinquished.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY.—The election of a representative in the room of Sir Nicholas Tyndal began on Tuesday morning ; and at the close of the poll for the day, at five o'clock. the numbers were—for Mr. Cavendish, 234; for Mr. Bankes, 225. Next day Mr. Cavendish's party succeeded in securing him the lead throughout. At five o'clock the numbers were—for Mr. Cavendish, 434; for Mr. Bankes, 388. The contest closed on Thursday, with a la'rge majority in favour of Mr. Cavendish. Altogether, he polled 609 voters, and Mr. Bankes only 462—majority, 147. The contest was conducted with none of the party turmoil which marked the last election at Oxford' but it is clear from the objections to some of the votes, that much earnestness existed on both sides. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, for example, having tendered his vote for Mr. Bankes, Mr. Lamb, of Corpus Christi College, who acted as scrutator on the part hf Mr. Cavendish, objected to his vote, on the ground that, from his official situation, he was " engaged in the collection of the taxes," and therefore disqualified by the 7th William and Mary. Professor Musgrave also viewed the objection in the same light. Mr. Goulburn could not convince those gentlemen that they had .put a wrong construction on the act ; but he was more successful with the Vice' Chancellor, and his vote was taken. On the other side, two voters fur Ur. Caven-

dish were objected to, as being Commissioners of the Land Tax. The Hon. Mr. Dundis was not allowed to vote' for' Mr. Cavendish, on the ground that he was under twenty-one years Of age. When Mr. Cavendish was declared duly elected, the cheering was loud and enthusiastic; and a person in the gallery excited a burst of laughter by exclaiming, 10 a tragic tone, " Farewell ! a long farewell to all the Bankes!"

A ludicrous caricature has made its appearance, representing one of the Can- didates drawn into Cambridge by certain long-eared animals (portraits), to the tune of "Ye Banks and ye Braes."—Morning Herald.

Mr. Robert Vernon Smith, of Savile Row, has been returned to Parliament for the borough of Tralee; in he room of Sir Edward Denny, who accepted the Chiltern Hundreds.

It is now reported that the young Queen of Portugal is to remain in this coun- try, to be near at hand to take advantage of any favourable change in the affairs of Portugal. The Duke of Wellington, on Thursday, the anniversary of the battle of Water- loo, gave a splendid dinner to the general officers who were engaged with him in that eventful contest.

A dinner was given to the Marquis of Chandos at Aylesbury, on Thursday, on the occasion of presenting him with his portrait, painted by desire of the Bruns- wick club of Buckinghamshire.

The Brightonians are again speculating on a visiz from the King.

Earl Fitzwilliam has been rather seriously ill ; but his life is not supposed to be in immediate danger.

The new Post-office is to be opened on the 12th of August.

The revenue on coal for the last ten years has been about a million a-year. This does not include the revenue derived by the City.

The exportation of silver, for the supply of the Russian army, is going on rapidly from this country ; and besides the usual remittances by the Hamburg steam- boats, a vessel is about to be dispatched this week, to Petersburgh direct with a cargo of silver.—Morning Chronicle.

The repairs of York Minster are rapidly proceeding. It is expected that the roof will be covered in by the end of September.

The duty on foreign wheat has fallen 38. per quarter.

COMMON COUNCILAL a meeting yesterday, a Committee was appointed to inquire into the causes why Jews carrying on business in the City are debarred from taking up their freedom. A Committee was also granted to inquire if it was not possible to make the Gresham Lectures more efficient to the public advan- tage : at present an audience could scarcely be found to listen to them.

INDIA HOUSE.—At the Court of Proprietors of the East India Company on Thursday, a motion of Mr. Traut, relative to the law of settlement of land in the conquered provinces of India, was negatived; as was also a motion made by General Thornton, for a list of all pensions payable by the East India Company. The dividend for the half-year was fixed at 5+ per cent.

INFIRMARY FOR CHILDREN.—III 1816, the Royal Universal Infirmary for Cita- dren was established : and since that time, no fewer than 89,236 children have been admitted to its benefits. There are about 1000 now on the books, and under cure. The expense of the Infirmary is only about 600/. per annum ; but they are at present considerably in debt. The anniversary of the institution was cele- brated on Thursday, in the City of London Tavern, by a very respectable party, headed by Mr. Alderman Garratt. Among the subscriptions received, was 31/. 10s, from the Duke and Duchess of Clarence.

CITY OF LONDON LYING-IN Hoserraii..—The annual dinner was given on Tuesday, in the London Tavern ; Mr. Astell, M.P. in the chair. It appears that the funds of the charity has not kept pace with the increased demands upon it; for the trustees have been compelled to sell out 4001. capital stock of the institu- tion, in order to defray the expenses of the year just expired. The medical report showed that, although the average number of patients in the hospital had been 372, there had not been a single death within the last three years. In the course of the evening subscriptions to the amount of 558/. were collected.

PARISH MEETING.—A meeting of the Vestrymen and Churchwardens of the parishes of St. Giles in the Fields, and St. George Bloomsbury, was called for Wednesday, with all mariner of privacy. It does not appear exactly what was the object of this secret conclave, further than that it was to determine upon subjects " very materially affecting the interests of the parishioners." It became known that the meeting was to be held, and a considerable number of the parishioners assembled at the church-gates; but the gates were kept closed against all but the Select Vestrymen, those who attempted to get in being forced back by constables, beadles, police-officers, &c. One of the Bloomsbury Churchwardens, forced an entrance at the risk of life and limb, by climbing the iron paling. During the riot without, the two Rectors and the Select Vestrymen within passed their reso- lutions. The nature of these is for the pres. .t unknown ; for the Vestry Clerk would not allow the minutes to be inspecteu.