In the midst of these Italian commotions, it is natural
to ask, what is Austria doing ? Austria is doing nothing, for aU that appears on the surface. But there are curious rumours afloabof a, resuscitation of the old alliance between Austria, Russia' and Prussia. . The Sovereigns of these countries are to meet at War- saw. The word " coalition" has been spoken, by the head- over-heels class of political speculators ; but the thing is not near as yet. Austria is manifestly endeavouring to reknit the broken threads of the understanding that used to sabsist in old times. We have been ostentatiously 'informed, from Vienna, that St. Petersburg desires to be reconciled to Vienna ; and the Emperor of Austria has acknowledged a compliment paid to him on his birthday by his brother of 'Russia, by drinking to the health of that brother on hie birthday. Against these dynastic rapproohements we have to set the Coburg resolutions, good omens for Italy, and the fineness with which the Hungarians uphold their flag, and cry, ' The Constitution, an d no sur- render! "
