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Faastca.—General Cavaignac continues to take energetic measures to- wards restoring firm government.

The Reprisentant dee Peuple newspaper was suspended on Tuesday, for an article it contained on Sunday last, by the editor, M. Proudhon, re- commending spoliation of property, and containing highly exciting matter respecting the late insurrection. One of General Cavaignac's first decla- rations as head of the Government, was that he should not need nor ask for secret service money—such grants were to become extinct. His opinion has already changed. On Tuesday be demanded 500,000 francs of the Assembly; and the Assembly instantly voted it without a remark. frame- ' diately afterwards, the Assembly abolished the buffet for gratuitous refresh-

ment of its members. Numerous arrests are made daily. On Saturday, Major 'Constantin, who was Chef de Cabinet of the Ministry of War under General Subervic, and who had even been appointed reporter of one of the courts-mar- tial for the trial of the prisoners in the affair of the late insurrection, having pressed hardly upon one of the prisoners in his examination, the prisoner exclaimed, "How! is it you that thus question me? Why, you know you were to have been Minister of War if we had succeeded. You know you commanded at one of the barricades in a blouse." Inquiry was made, and it resulted in the arrest of Major Constantin himself. It is said there are now no fewer than 14,000 prisoners distributed amongst the forts of Van- nes, Montrouge, Ivry, Mont Valerien, Issy, and Vincennes. Others are confined in the Ecole Militaire, Gros Caillon, the barrack in the Rue de Tournon, the Conciergerie, the Prefecture of Police, the Force, and St. Pelagie.

In the National Assembly, on the 7th, General Cavaignac replied to some interrogatories on the probable duration of the state of siege, and on the intended measures relative to the press.

As head of the executive power, he had to declare that he felt so strong in the rectitude of his intentions—he had been so energetically supported in his course

of conduct by public opinion—the present state of events being still unsettled, he considered himself called on to declare that, in his opinion, the state of siege must be a long time continued. With the manner in which that state of things was conducted, he could not see that there could be any inconvenience to any well- disposed class of the inhabitants. That being said, it was almost unnecessary for him to add, that the measures adopted relative to the press must still be carried out. As soon, however, as the state of things should cease, the Government would hasten to satisfy as much as in it lies the claims of the press to perfect liberty.

On Tuesday, the Minister of the Interior proposed projects of law as to the caution-money of the journals, the abuses of the press, and the clubs.

The first project requires that different classes of journals shall deposit with the State sums varying from 24,000 to 6,000 francs, according to their frequency of publication. The second retains the old laws against the abuses of the press; with some modifications. The third admits the right to meet in clubs, but requires from them a previous declaration, and subjects them to the surveillance of the police.

On the 7th, likewise, the terms of the bills for redemption of the Savings Bank deposits and the Bons du Trisor, were settled. The first bill passed finally in this shape—

"Art. 1. Such deposits; in the Savings Banks, made before 24th February, as with capital and interest united do not exceed 80 francs, shall be paid in cash.

"Art. 2. Such Bons du.Tresor as have been created in reimbursement of de- posits in the Savings Banks, in conformity to the decree of 9th March 1848, shall be paid in cash when they fall due, provided the emission is anterior to 1st July 1848.

"Art. 3. Such deposits as have been made before 24th February, and as amount with capital and interest up to the present time to 70 francs and upwards, shall be consolidated in Five per Cent Stock at 80 francs. Remainders below 14 francs shall be paid in cash."

The sum of 70 francs was the amount proposed in the 1st article by the Finance Committee, but the Assembly altered it to 80 francs. In like

manner, 70 francs was the sum in the 3d article proposed as the consoli- dating price of the Stock. At this rate the Five per Cents would pay some 71. 2s. per cent of dividend. As the debate proceeded, the Stocks were hourly rising on the Bourse; and the Assembly insisted on altering the rate to 80 francs. At this rate they would pay 61. 5e. per cent of dividend.

The bill relating to Bons du Tresor was passed in this shape, the sum being altered from 48 francs by the Assembly- " Art. 1. Bons du Trtlsor issued previously to 24th February 1848, or renewed at that period, shall be consolidated for capital aud interest up to the present date in Three per Cent Routes at 55 francs."

At a late sitting of one of the Assembly's Bureaux, General Ondinotr Commander of the Army nf_the Sardinian fronter;Viry strenuously advo-

cated CR necessity of marching to the aid of North-eastern Lombardy. 111. Lamertine opposed him, in a speech on general foreign policy, which created a sensation among the Representatives, but has not yet been re- ported in the journals.

Works of public utility are executed in the quarter of the arsenal, and a considerable number of workmen are employed on them. The reserve stores are being enlarged; and on the right bank of the Seine, near the Pont d'Austerlitz, a new port is to be constructed.

Letters from Bourges, received in Paris on the 11th, stated that a col- lision had taken place in that neighbourhood between the wine-growers and the Customhouse-officers, in consequence of the latter having attempted to levy the new duty upon wine. Some lives had been lost. Other letters from Toulouse stated that the clubs there were agitating strenuously. One had decreed the dissolution of the National Assembly; another the death of General Lamoriciere.

A notice has appeared in the Moniteur that the Sicilian Chargé d'Af- faires and Secretary of Legation have been authorized to entertain "rela- tions officieuses' with the French Republic.

Rear-Admiral Trehonart has been appointed second in command of the Mediterranean fleet under Vice-Admiral Baudin.

The Abbe Sibour Bishop of Digne has been nominated Archbishop of Paris. The Abbe Sibour was made a Bishop in September 1830: he is by repute a distinguished preacher and a writer of authority. The clergymen of the Protestant churches of Paris, desiring to pay ho- mage to the late Archbishop, charged their colleague M. Coquerel, a mem- ber of the National Assembly, to wait on the Abbe Jaquemet, and inform him of their intention to follow the funeral procession from the palace to the cathedral, if he could assign them a place which should conciliate the scruples of their faith with the rules of Catholic worship. The Abbe Jaquemet received M. Coquerel most politely, but expressed his regret that the Catholic religious ceremony being fixed both for the moment of taking np the body and during the passage to the church, it was impossible to assign a place to the clergy of the Protestant communions.

Another General is dead—the seventh. " General Duvivier was es- teemed one of the bravest generals of the army of Africa," says a writer in Paris: "he was wounded on the 25th of June, at the entrance of the Faubourg St. Antoine, and died on Saturday morning at the Military Hospital of the Val de Grace. He disregarded his wound at the commence- ment; but inflammation and fever set in, and ultimately locked-jaw." His age was fifty-four.

SPAS N.—The military news from Spain is scanty. The last dates from Madrid are to the 7th: the capital is kept in a very perfect ignorance of the events of the Northern frontier. It seems certain, however, that Ca-

brera is at the head of a Considerable force, in the heart of the most con- testible part of all Spain—the region of Gerona, and the country North of Barcelona to the Pyrenees. The movement in Navarre has been seriously checked by the loss of its head, the gallant young General Alzaa; who was betrayed by an adherent, captured, and immediately shot at Tolosa. Nar- vaez has thus given a ferocious character to the civil war at its very com- mencement. It is said that Etio has since ordered several summary exe- cutions in reprisal.

The Queen left Madrid at midnight of the 6th, on her journey to La Granja. Her health is good, and her matrimonial state the subject of new hopes. Count Mirasol has been appointed Captain-General of Madrid, and has assumed his command.

Gurrea, Espartero's secretary, has made his escape from Puerto Real, where he Was confined by the Government.

Iratr.—The news from the Italian army is to the 4th: it mentions no important event. The head-quarters have been moved to Roverbella; and it is said that the plan of operations has been changed in favour of one to reduce Legnano and clear the Venetian territory of the Austrian garrisons, before investing Verona. An attack made on Rivoli by the Austrians, on the 1st instant, was repulsed by the Duke of Genoa with creditable brilliancy.

The Piedmontese Gazette of the 5th July contains decrees calling into active service fifty battalions of National Guards in the continental do- minions of the kingdom of Piedmont; and proclaiming the adoption by the nation of the indigent families of soldiers killed fighting for their country. It also states that, there is about to be formed in Lombardy a vast camp of instruction for Italian volunteers. The Senator F. Colla has taken possession of the Dutchy of Parma in the name of Charles Albert. The Piedrnontese Gazette of the 7th announces positively that the fusion of Venice with Piedmont was publicly proclaimed in Venice on the 3d, by the Elective Assembly. The Austrians were still blockading the town with 12,000 men.

Admiral Albini, Commander-in-chief of the Italian fleet before Trieste, has replied to the protest of the German Consuls against his blockade of what they term a Germanic port, that he will not recognize Trieste as part of the Confederation till he sees the German flag substituted there for the Austrian. He declares he will hold on his blockade till King Charles Albert instruct him to desist. His fleet is more numerous and more heavily armed than that of the Austrians which he blockades. The Roman Chamber of Deputies has answered the speech from the Throne. The address expresses hope that the Papal Government will demand explanations as to the ignominious retreat of the Neapolitan troops, and will concert with Charles Albert an equitable distribution of the expenses of the war. It urges a declaration that the war shall not cease till Italy has regained her natural confines. Advices from Naples to the 3d instant have been received. The open- ing of the Chambers occurred on the 1st, and passed off without

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turbance. The speech delivered by the Duke of Serra Capricda u dele- gate to the King—who stilt secludes himself strictly—coetained no allu- sion either to the separation of Sicily or the rising of the Calabrese. On the 3d, only 71 Deputies and 33 Peers had assembled; and as the law requires 164 Deputies and 78 Peers before business can be entered on, the Chambers are still virtually unopened. The news from the provinces is contradictory; each party claiming decisive victories. The most circum- stantial accounts are favourable to the insurgents: they state that Nun- ziante, the King's General, was defeated by the united Calabrians and Sicilians at Castrovillari, and slain; and that General Busac.chi was routed at Angitola.

From Palermo th_e_advic.es-reaeh to- the 19136r Tune; MI whieh date -Parlittnithrilis-aiscussing the form of government and the choice of a King. The great majority were for a constitutional monarchy; and-the choice seemed likely to fall on the Duke of Genoa, son of the King of Sar- dinia. The son of the Grand Duke of Tuscany would have a favourable chance, but that he is a minor, and would require the guidance of a regent.

AUSTRIA.—The Hungarian frontiers are still perturbed, but the news is scanty and doubtful. There has been fighting in Illyria; and a stoppage of traffic on the Danube, by insurrectionary movements. Letters from Pesth of the 30th, state that Kossuth had tendered a resignation of his seat in the Cabinet; but had been persuaded to retract The Archduke Stephen has been invested with the same plenipotential authorities given to the Archduke John at Vienna; and it is expected that the disorders will shortly be allayed or quelled.

GERMANY.—The deputation from the Constituent German National As- sembly, which was appointed to proceed to Vienna and announce to Arch- duke John that he had been elected Administrator of the German Empire, arrived at Vienna on the afternoon of the 5th. As the approach of their steamer was signalled, the Viennese assembled to give them a fitting re- ception. Dressed in flags, with the Imperial black, red, and gold standard high above the rest, the vessel steamed majestically up the Danube, amidst the shouts of the multitude and the roaring of cannon. Deputations from the Civic and National Guards, the students, and the municipal authorities, crowded on board with complimentary addresses. A pro- cession was formed, and the Imperial carriages drew up for the German Deputies to enter. The route was lined with National Guards, and the Deputies were escorted with ambassadorial honours to the residence allot- ted them. Next day they went in state to the Palace; the citizens crowding the windows and house-tops on the way to testify their pride and pleasure at the mission. The Deputies found the Archduke surrounded by a brilliant staff, and his ministers, and the representatives of all the German courts. Baron Adrian presented his credentials, and formally declared the choice which he and his colleagues were commissioned to announoe. The Archduke John received them with citizen simplicity of manner. Having appropriately acknowledged the Imperial honour, he invoked Almighty God to aid him with strength in the fulfilment of his great duties to the German fatherland, and to inspire his countrymen with unity, reciprocal moderation, disinterestedness of views, and love of justice. He declared that he would use his strength for his remaining years in advancing the welfare of his country. Stepping forward to the Deputies, and exclaiming, "Now all of us'are brothers," he led them to the balcony, and thence addressed the multitude below with a short but hearty speech. Then a hundred-and-one guns boomed an Imperial salute; and the people sang the national anthem, in token of reverent joy at the honour conferred on the prince whom they love. Illuminations oem- menced at sunset, and were continued throughout the night.

On the 7th, Archduke John formally Proclaimed his acceptance of the Imperial office, and announced his intention to go to Frankfort on the 8th, and enter forthwith upoll'ihe German Regency. He would, however, return, as representative of the Austrian Emperor, and open the Austrian Diet on the 18th. -of

Partssys.—Another serious Wipisterial crisis seems in progress at Berlin; from which place our accounts are to the 10th. M. Rodbertus has resigned the Ministry of Worship and Eddcation, and been succeeded, ad interim, by Von Ladenburg. The President of the Cabinet, Von Auerswald, on the 4th instant, made a declaration to the Prussian Assembly, which has sug- gested mistrust of Prussian policy.ron the question of the Frankfort Na- tional Assembly. After expressing approval of the choice of the Archduke John to the office of Administrator, he had made this reservation on behalf of his Government—.

"It must, however, be preliminarily understood, that the Frankfort Assembly must not connect previous with future decisions as to peace and war. If these Frankfort decrees regarding the war with Denmark were pronounced without the previous knowledge of the late Cabinet, then we are ready to admit the pressing urgency of circumstances as a satisfactory motive- but we must consider this as an extraordinary case, not to be taken as a precedent for the future. We start on the ground that the work of union may be brought to bear through the union of all. If we build a house, we erect it on the principle.af adherent unity, so that it resy resist the storm."

It is stated that M. Rodbertus retired on account of this declaration. Ile argued for the unrestricted power of the Central Government to declare war or peace for all Germany.

Ditoluatx.—A three months' truce has been concluded between Den- mark and the German Confederation; upon these terms—

The two dutchies are to be evacuated, except by the military guarding the hos- pitals. The captured vessels are to be restored by Denmark, which is also to re-

=value of the cargoes disposed of. The war-money levied in Jutland by Germany is to be refunded. A Provisional Government of five members for the two dutchies, the junction of which is recognized, is to be formed as follows. Each government shall choose two members, and the four so chosen shall choose a fifth, and the majority of these five shall rule. If the four cannot agree on a fifth, England shall choose him. No member of the present Provisional Government or of the former Central one shall be eligible. Questions relating to indemnification for losses by the embargo and the blockade are reserved.

Instructions have been sent to the Prussian and Danish commanders to carry the truce out.