8 APRIL 1854, Page 10

The Gazette of last night contains an Order in Council,

to the effect that Russian merchant-vessels, which shall be inany ports in the Colonies or India at the time of the publication of the order, shall be allowed thirty days from the time of the publication of the order, ftt such ports, for loading and departing therefrom ; and any vessel Which, prior to the 29th of March, sailed from a foreign port for any port in the Colonies or India, shall be permitted to discharge her cargo- and proceed oir her way un- molested; provided such vessel do not earry articles contraband-of war.