27 MARCH 1841, Page 11

The Paris Moniteur of Thursday contains a telegraphic despatch an-

nouncing serious disturbances in the South. "Marseilles, 24th March 1841.

"THE PREFECT OF THE MOUTHS OF THE RHONE TO THE MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR.

" Anarchists of the lowest description attempted last night a revolutionary movement. We were on our guard. Twelve or fifteen individuals, most of whom were provided with arms and ball-cartridges, have been arrested. Justice Las instituted an inquiry. All is perfectly tranquiL"

The papers are engaged in comments on the debate in the Chamber of Peers on the Fortifications Bill. Count Moll's address condemn- ing the measure, and declaring that the idea of European warfare had departed with Napoleon, had had a considerable effect In the copyright bill before the Chamber of Deputies, the clause ex- tending the right of authors to fifty years was rejected. The question now remains between the proposal of Government to fix the period at thirty years, and of M. L'Herbette to limit it to twenty.

The Palace of the Elysee Bourbon was fitting up for the reception of Queen Christina of Spain, who is expected to spend the winter in Paris.