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fraurp.—The Emperor and Empress still remain at Biarritz. "Our own correspondent" diligently informs the public how they are caught in a shower of rain going to Cambo ; how they relieve the poor; how they live in a house so poorly built that the spray of the Atlantic sa- turates the walls, and even dares to penetrate to his Majesty's private room.

The Duke of Malakoff has been feted at Saumur, the great cavalry depot. A funeral service was performed in the Madeleine, on Monday last, in commemoration of "the officers of the Staff" who died in the East. The Emperor sent an aide-dc-camp; and the Duke of Malakoff, who had returned from Saumur, was present. In the evening, almost all the officers of the staff who had made the campaign assembled at a banquet at the Freres Proveneaux ; at which their General-in-chief pre- sided. At this meeting there were five generals, seven colonels, and a number of other officers, representing all ranks, from lieutenant to mar- shal of France.

$witmlantr.--The details of the Royalist insurrection in Neuf- chatel confirm the telegraphic despatches announcing the outbreak and its suppression. It appears that the Prussian party had been preparing their move for some time, and that several Prussian officers in disguise had settled in the town. On the morning of the 3d September, Count Frederick Pourtaks with a body of Royalists, assaulted and carried the

cattle and arrested the officers of Government. Having possession of the place, he issued a proclamation, headed "With God for the King and the Country " ; calling the "faithful" to arms to the rallying-cry of "Long live the King,' and declaring the principality in a state of siege. There seems to have been not the smallest chance for the permanent success of the attempt. There was a camp of Federal troops at Yverdun on the lake of Neufchatel ; the population of the neighbouring towns, all accustomed to arms, are hostile to Prussian rule ; and the Federal Council is determined to main- tain its hold on the Canton. In the course of the day, the Re- publicans of the valley of Travers and Chaux de Fonds, under Colonel Denzler, assembled and marched upon the town, which they invested during the night. On the morning of the 4th, they made a brisk attack, and after a little fighting carried both town and castle. The number of killed and wounded on the aide of the rebels is stated to be about 62; the prisoners are variously reckoned at from 100 to 300. Count Pourtales was wounded and taken. Immediately on receiving the news, the Federal Council directed two battalions to march into Neuf- chatel, under Colonel Bourgeois, the commander of the camp at Yverdun ; and sent two Federal Commissioners, M. Fomerod and M. Frei-Herose, with full powers to reestablish order.

Neufchatel came into the hands of the first Bing of Prussia in 1707, on the demise of the Duchess of Nemours. When the French overran Switzerland, Napoleon conferred the Principality on Marshal Berthier. In 1814 the Bing of Prussia resumed possession; but in 1848 Neuf- chatel threw off the Prussian rule, and became one of the Swiss Federa- tion. The Bing of Prussia protested against this step ; when the crown property was sold in 1862, he protested afresh; at the Con- gress of Paris, Baron Manteuffel endeavoured, without success, to obtain a recognition of his rights ; he has again renewed his protest, by lodging a copy with the Helvetic Diet. It is said that France and Prussia concur in their policy with respect to Neuf- chatel and there are not wanting some suspicious symptoms favouring that view. The Suisse, of Berne, says that several foreign govern- ments knew of the preparationimaking at Neufchatel, and we may fear the gravest complications for Switzerland." The Independance Beige affirms that "the Congress of Paris, which is about to reassemble to settle the points left undecided as to the frontiers of the Danubian Prin- cipalities, will probably terminate the Neufchatel affair once for all." One notion put forward is, that Prussia will renounce her claims on the payment of an indemnity. The annual tribute the Canton paid to Prus- sia was about 4000/.

Si f1111.—The Piedmontese journals publish a peculiar document, con- taining questions put by "the Episcopate of the Sardinian States to the Sacred Penitenziera " at Rome, and the answers of that holy body. The questions relate to the conduct proper to be observed towards the parties who voted, approved, and executed the laws of 1856 suppressing certain ecclesiastical communities. The answers are regarded as concessions to Liberal Piedmont. They admit persons under censure to act as spon- sors at the sacraments of baptism and confirmation. They allow the marriage even of a notoriously excommunicated person, should it be dangerous for the priest to refuse. Practically they allow of burial with

all due rift*. Tax-collectors and intendants, however, guilty of exe- cuting the law, must make a secret set:lactation before they can be ab- solved, and a public retractation before they can receive the viatko. All persons concerned in the passing of the law of 1855, or who have ap- proved of it, or who execute it, are to be absolved if they will perform a salutary penitence ; those who have bought ecclesiastical property are enjoined to show a salutary penitence as a necessary preliminary to ab- solution ; indulgence is to be given to tho faithful, so that they may purchase or retain if they have purchased ecclesiastical property—on condition that they hold it at the disposal of the Church, that they use- fully administer it, that they " satisfy the pious obligations that may be annexed to such properties, and to assist according to their abilities the persons or the church to whom these goods belong, particularly if the rent of the same goods should exceed (in proportion to) the price paid " ; that they inform the heirs and successors of these obligations by means of letter, so that they may understand on what terms they are hold.

The Muratists at Aix lea Bains still attract attention. Signor Farini has published a pamphlet entitled "Murat Unita Italia," to show that unity can only be brought about by adherence to the programme of Victor Emanuel and Piedmont. Ruffoni, the secretary of Prince Lucien Murat, formally contradicts a report that the Prince had issued a pro- clamation to the Neapolitans and Sicilians.

A "difficulty" has again arisen between Sardinia and Tuscany. A Signor d'Aste, of Genoa, went to Florence with some pupils he has under his care, on a vacation ramble. He had proper passports, and found no obstacles between Leghorn and Florence. He had not been twenty-four hours in the latter city when the Minister of the Interior ordered him to quit the town instantly. Signor d'Aste appealed to the Sardinian Charge d'Affaires ; who, on stating the case to the Minister, was told that the boys and their master must go, because the tutors in d'Aste's school were Tuscan refugees. Count Cavour has sent a "strong remonstrance" to Florence.

I11I Gazette of Madrid has published a royal decree dis-

solving the Constituent Cortes. It is curtly worded—" I declare the sittings of the Constituent Cortes, convoked by my royal decree of the 11th August 1854, to be definitively closed, and their mission termi- nated."

The probable advent of Narvaez and the Queen-Mother, and the dissensions of the existing Ministry, are the themes of the journals. It is stated that O'Donnell has carried through the Council of Ministers a project of decree to restore to Queen Christina all her property in Spain upon which sequestration was laid after the revolution of 1854. Hitherto, O'Donnell had always professed the greatest hostility to Queen Christina.

The following telegraphic message we find in the Morning Post of Fri- day, and nowhere else. Ifadrid, Sept. 10.—A telegraphic despatch announces that the Emperor of the French was yesterday at St. Sebastian."

The Prase of Brussels states that General Ortega, late Captain-General of the Canary Islands, has arrived in that capital in order to bring an action against the Independence Beige for libel. The latter journal had accused the Spanish General of having falsified a will during his admi- nistration of that colony.

It 1155i 8.—The telegraph on Monday duly informed the British pub- lic that on Sunday the 7th instant the Emperor of All the Russias had been solemnly crowned at Moscow : but, although the journals have abounded with a good deal of graphic writing about the entry into Mos- cow on the 29th August, and subsequent mree-shows, the post has not yet brought any details of the coronation. All the intelligence 18 confined to curt despatches forwarded by the telegraph, under date September 9. "The Czar has published a manifesto on the occasion of his coronation. Bronze medals have been given to the Russian soldiers who served in the war of the East. These medals will be hereditary aa respects the heads of noble families. Special exemptions from taxes arc decreed in favour of the Russian provinces on the coasts. They will also be exempted from the ob- ligation of furnishing recruits for the next four years. An amnesty. is granted for the events of 1825, 1827, and 1831. The confiscations, how- ever, which were made on those occasions, are maintained. All the rest is remitted. The taxes will be assessed according to a new census of the po- pulation. "Count Orloff was created a Prince, Prince Worontzow a Field-Marshal, and Generals Be Berg and Sottmarokhoff Counts."

The Daily News correspondent notices, that "the coronation has at- tracted to St. Petersburg and Moscow an immense contingent of railway speculators and contractors from England, America, France, and Bel- gium, all anxious to ascertain the intentions of the Imperial Govern- ment with respect to the construction of great arterial lines." He adds an " authentic " anecdote, to show that the Government is timid and suspicious of foreign contractors. "As a proof of this caution, I can cite the Emperor's own words, uttered only s'esterday [the 31st August] during a presentation. It is usual with his Majesty when strangers are presented, to ask them, whether this is their first visit to Russia, and what has attracted them ? On the occasion to which I allude, the question was put to a Belgian ; who promptly answered,

that he came with a view to the establishment of railways. !' add the Emperor, 'we want railways, but we must wait two or three years yet.' The same question was subsequently put by the Empress to the same indi- vidual ; and on receiving the same answer, her Majesty said, 'Yes, we want railways much ; but I fear the country is too large for us to think of them.' The above observations, on the authenticity of which you may rely, go far to show that there is no disposition to undue haste in railway matters exist- ing in high places."

eioners for the regulation of the navigation of the Danube and the Asian frontier have been long wilting the arrival of their colleagues. "As for the Isle of Serpents, Prince Gortschakoff declares that Russia cannot concede to one of the Powers that signed the treaty of Paris the right of raising by herself alone and of her own mere motion a question that cannot be solved unless by all these Powers at one and the same time, as the Congress of Paris has clearly specified."

fru u.-The Queen of Greece has taken a step in the absence of her husband that may lead to unpleasant consequences. It appears to have

come to the ears of the Queen that the French Admiral publicly stated that "he would never permit the Government to change its Commandant de Place at the Piraeus ; that it was he who was King of the Pincus • and

that if they sent him another officer he would send him back under charge of gendarmes to Athens." Such is the official statement of the Greek Minister for Foreign Affairs, in a despatch to the French Government. The despatch goes on to state, that as the Queen looked upon this as a direct attack on her sacred rights, she immediately recalled M. Melingo, the then commandant, and appointed another-Major Anghelopoulos. An unofficial document continues the story. "The French Admiral, Bouet de Willaumez on hearing of this appoint- ment, announced that he would not acknowledge him. Be added, that the power of the Greek Government did not extend to the Pirteus, where the Fi•ench flag is flying ; and that the late authorities were tolerated solely through respect for General Kalergi, the late Minister of War, who had appointed them. He next proclaimed by sound of trumpet that the com- mand of the Pincus was exclusively French ; and he confided it to Major Reboul, of the Marines. The small Greek garrison was immediately sent back to Athens ; and the French Admiral signified to Major Anghelopoulos that he tolerated his presence at the Piraeus solely because he was decorated with the Legion of _Honour, otherwise he would have sent him away in custody of a detachment of gendarmes." It is stated that Mr. Wyse concurred with the French Admiral, and directed the British force at the Pincus to support him. The Greek Government has addressed vehement notes, it is said, to the French and English Governments ; and they have determined to increase the force at the Pirteus.

SII t 11.-Kars was formally evacuated by the Russians on the 6th August. They did not, however, entirely leave the Turkish territory, but remained encamped about midway between Kars and Gumri. Three English officers were present at the ceremony, and met with every cour- tesy at the hands of our late enemies. The toast of General Williams was drunk at a banquet in honour of the transfer of the city. It appears that the citadel has been partially destroyed by the Russians. While they have spared the Armenian villages, they have burnt all the Turkish dwellings. The Kurdish tribes have been recommended to migrate ; and the Armenians, since they are likely to be more useful, have been enjoined to remain at home.

Troubles have broken out in Montenegro. Prince Danilo has quar- relled with his subjects, driven some into exile, and confiscated the pro- perty of others. He proposes to extend his frontiers to Servia, and has sent marauding parties into the Herzegovina and Podgcaitza. The Turks are drawing an army round the mountaineers ; and Austria, it is said, is about to intervene.

attitrti hiatts.-The Baltic arrived at Liverpool on Thursday morning, with advices from New York to the 30th August.

At that date the conflict between the House of Representatives and the Senate continued ; and at a caucus of Senators, a resolution was passed unanimously to the effect that the Senate should continue the session until the 4th March next, when it would legally terminate, unless in the mean time the Representatives should agree to the Army Bill without the Kansas proviso. The Representatives had again resolved to adhere to the proviso, by 101 to 97.

The President has ordered the dismissal of four hundred workmen employed at the Federal Armoury, Springfield. The " gentlemen " are told that the War Department had used every honourable effort to arrest the calamity which so summary a stoppage of the progress of operations must entail upon the Government, and to save them individually from the disappointment and loss which must accrue to them and those with whom they are connected.

Matters in Kansas did not show much sign of amendment. The par- ties on both sides were fortifying their posts. The Free-settlers had sent a deputation to President Pierce to demand protection but they were not allowed to see him. Governor Shannon had signalized the last few days of his rule by visiting Lawrence and proposing the terms of an armistice, which appears to have been settled. A mutual exchange of prisoners, and a surrender of the cannon taken from Lawrence in the month of May, were among the conditions.

Mr. Reeder, the late Free-Soil Governor of Kmssoa, had addressed a large meeting at New York on the Kansas question. He described to them how, if the Territory. were allowed to become a Slave State, the whole of the vast region lying between it and the Pacific, as well as the Territory of New Mexico, would be lost to free labour. He described the proms by which the Border Ruffians intend to carry the elections ; and he asked that three thousand men, armed and provisioned for a year, should be transported to Kansas from the North. With three thousand they would be able to fight it out like men with the Missourians. The meeting greeted these opinions with much enthusiasm.

The Californian Vigilance Committee seem puzzled to decide the fate of Judge Terry. Hopkins, the man he stabbed, has recovered. A con- siderable naval force was in the harbour. It was rumoured that the 'Vigilance Committee had resolved to capture the ships ; whereupon their commanders cleared for action. This seems a baseless report. The Texas Legislature has demanded Federal intervention in San Francisco.

Sp liking of the labours of the late session of Congress, the Daily News eorropondent makes these remarks- " I am not aware that any one measure which the President recommend- ed, or which his party clamoured for with special reference to their own personal or party schemes, has succeeded. We may attribute all these be- nefice it results to the House of Representatives ; where, in spite of the cor- rupting influences of the President and his cabal, there has been a reliable majority of honest men who could neither be intimidated, seduced, nor bough'. We breathe freer now, for many good deeds have been done ; and the fr: .,nds of freedom and of justice attribute these results almost entirely to the matchless ability, the unshaken firmness, and the heroic patriotism of Mr. Banks, the Speaker of the House of Representatives. You will find

the American newspapers agree in their accounts on one point that is quite significant. It had been almost an invariable practice for our Congress to delay the final enactment of its laws till the last hours of the session, when scenes of excitement incident to such a practice had become matters of ordi- nary and almost invariable occurrence. The Capitol at Washington is a vast edifice, containing interminable suites of rooms, where, in spite of the extremest vigilance, wines and liquors and viands were provided ad libitum. But Mr. Speaker Banks, in the exercise of his undisputed prerogatives, banished all these things from the Capitol on the last night of the session. He cleansed the Augean stable ; and although the last session of the House lasted eighteen hours, there was no display of beastly indulgence, and what- ever was done was executed in the clear light of reason and intelligence."

instrolia.-Adviees have been received from Sydney to the 4th and Melbourne the 24th June. The two Houses of the New South Wales Parliament met for the first time on the 22d May. The members of the Legislative Assembly were shocked at an assumption of House of Lords fashions by the Council, who sent an "Usher of the Black Rod" to request them to elect a Speaker, and having done so' to enter the Council Cham- ber and hear the Governor's message. The Assembly elected Mr. Daniel Cooper, by a majority of one-24 to 23. The message is described as "out-liberalizing the Liberals"; nd the address, an echo of the message, was carried by 30 to 10 in the issembly. The intelligence from Melbourne contains nothing political, but deals with the economical position of the colony. A steamer had carried flour up the Murray to Sandhurst near Bendigo, and others were to follow. But it is anticipated that the spread of agriculture near the gold-fields will soon render them independent of supplies from other places. The Melbourne correspondent of the Times gives a few interesting statistics.

"We are already saving 1,000,0001. at least in the purchase of flour as compared with last year. The colony last year paid 3,317,480/. for im- ported food, besides growing a considerable quantity. Taking all the ar- ticles together, the prices are now less than half what they were last year ; and I have no doubt that the accumulation of capital, which was stopped in 1854, is now proceeding rapidly. For about eighteen months, I believe, in spite of our 10,000,000/. of gold, very little was added to the wealth, or more properly speaking the available capital of the colony. Between 3,000,0001. and 4,000,000/. was destroyed by the cost of governing about 250,000 people. Nearly and perhaps quite an equal sum was got rid of in the extra price of food and forage. We have spent more than 2,000,000/. a year for drink and tobacco-on the average of three years. At the same rate, England alone should drink and smoke away about 114,000,000/. But we improved last year, for the imports of wine and spirits did not much exceed 1,000,000/. I say again, that our high-priced food, our Government extravagance, and our drink, pretty well took the gilt off our gingerbread; and it is only now, that we have halved these heads of expenditure, that we have become an accumulating people."