18 MAY 1861, Page 10

A. telegram from 'Constantinople, May 16, viii Paris, says :

" Omar Pasha left to-day for Kustendje, 'bearer of a conciliatory proclamation promising a reduction of the taxes and a remission of all arrears. It further grants the right of free election of the Kruncipal Councillors. The Christians are to 'be allowed to lave bells on their churches."

The International Commissioners arrived here yesterday. A great fall has taken place in the value of money. •

From Paris 'we learn that "the French. Academy Of Science has de- cided, by eighteen votes, to propose to the Government that the biennial prize founded by the Emperor should be conferred on M. Tillers, for his 'History of the Empire.' "