1 OCTOBER 1836, Page 14

Travellers coming from Hungary speak of the dreadful ravages of

the cholera in that kingdom. In Upper Hungary, it is said, there are as many victims as in 1631; but it is said to be still worse below the Theis, where almost the entire population of some places has died of it. In 1831, the great mortality was ascribed to the wet inclement sea- son—now it is dry, though cool ; and yet the disease is equally fatal. In Moravia it has appeared in some places, but is very mild.

The National Bank of Austria is about to raise the rate of interest on discounts, with a view to check speculation.