15 OCTOBER 1853, Page 8

The Mandela- of yesterday contains a decree placing foreign vessels

on the same footing with French vessels for the carrying from the Mediter- ranean into the Ocean, and vice versa, grains and bread-stuffs, rice, dried vegetables, and potatoes; provided always that such vessels be freighted only with grains and provisions for common consumption. This decree to remain in force till the 31st of July 1854.

The official Gazette of Vienna, of Thursday, publishes an order of the Emperor, dated the 9th of this month, for a considerable reduction in each of the Austrian armies.

The same Gazette contains an article on the present state of the Rastern question, asserting the neutrality of Austria, and expressing the hope of a complete union of the Four Powers to effect theseestablishment of peace.