The first Bulgarian Assembly opens to-day. Most of the Representatives
have arrived at Tirnova, and are found to be men belonging to all classes, but all taking an intelligent interest in the national politics. The majority, it is said, are determined that sooner or later North and South Bulgaria shall be reunited. and wish, therefore, to postpone the election of a Prince, and govern the country through a Council of Administration. They will not admit the Deputies of " Eastern Roumelia " to sittings, but will appeal to Europe to prevent, by permitting union, the insurrection which will otherwise break out there. If the Bul- garians have an acceptable candidate, this policy does not seem wise, as a competent Prince would enlist sympathy both in Europe and South Bulgaria ; but there is probably a difficulty upon this point. The Bulgarians have no native leader to raise to the throne, and are precluded from choosing a member of
any reigning House.
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