14 DECEMBER 1861, Page 2

Vrnssia.—The elections throughout the kingdom have ended in an immense

majority for the advanced Liberals, only a few of the aristo- cratic party being returned. The Government, it is said, is some- what afraid of the new Chamber, and will endeavour to make a com- promise with it. The point of contest apparently will be the vote for the standing army. This vote the King is anxious to increase, and the Liberals anxious to diminish, and the King's interest in the point will probably be used to extort reforms. All kinds of rumours are afloat as to the King's reactionary designs, but none of them are based onany solid foundation.