fortigu nit Colonial.

Ira !.—The clerical party has received another rap on the knuckles from the Government it helped to set up for the purpose of restoring order. M. Itouher, acting for M. Billault, has suppressed the Gazette de

In proposing the suppression of this journal, M, Itouher says- ' Under present circumstances Government found it convenient to allow great liberty to the journals ; but tolerance would be weakness if discussion were allowed to degenerate to injurious hostility and guilty provocations. For several days the portion of the press which pretends to represent the sacred cause of religion has redoubled its violence. An act of firmness be- cornea necessary. Conscience is troubled—authority and faith are lessened .:—by the confusion that party spirit establishes between the passions and religious interests. Religion would be compromised if the most respected principles were lowered to eomplicit7 in the revenge or ambition which the country has so often repudiated , I he Gazelle de Lyon has signalized itself in

before all others by its incessant appeals for agitation the perfidy of its at- tacks against the Government, and the disdain it has opposed to the good advice of the Administration. It number of the 17th instant, more especi- ally, reached an excess that cannot be tolerated."

The following is the passage which is said to have more particularly -caused the suppression of the Gazelle de Lyon- " To what school of politics do you belong ? Do you desire that we should tell you ? Well, then, your ideal is CEeearism—that is to say, that degrading despotism which originated in those days when the Roman em- pire, rotten with vice, submitted to a master, and substituted for its ancient liberty the caprice and sovereign will of a tyrant, tempered by equality of slavery, by laws of spying and of treason, and employments at court. Down with masks !"

The COW?' ler the Dimanche has created a sensation, and provoked an official explanation. In a letter from London, it stated that Baron Hubner is in Paris on a special mission to prepare the French Govern- arent for an early intervention of Austria in Italy, and to ascertain whether the Emperor Napoleon would again afford assistance to Sar- dinia. The Courrier die Dintanehe says—" Up to the present, M. Thouvenel has hot given a decisive reply.'

On Monday M. Grandguillot, in the Constitutionnel, inserted the fol- leering—

" For some days past there has been circulated with systematical persis- tency a statement that Austria had decided on interfering in Italy. One journal has even spoken of a kind of secret mission said to have been confided to an old diplomatist for the purpose of bringing about some explanation from the French Government as to the bearing which the cas echeant would attach to such an intervention. It is our duty to put the public on their guard against reports which would be of a nature to mislead opinion and alarm interests. For some time past, Austria in her foreign policy has given proof of a reserve and prudence which it would be unjust not to re- cognize. The eminent statesman who directs the department of foreign affairs at Vienna knows better than anyone how much an offensive attitude on the part of Austria might complicate the state of affairs in Italy. A. purely defensive one presents, moreover, too many advantages to the Aus- trian Government for anyone to believe that it would readily depart from it. For our part we have the best reasons for thinking that this is the line of conduct which it has adopted, and from which it will not swerve." It will be observed that this note studiously avoids repeating the denialt of the Patrie and Pays, that M. do Hubner has a mission in France.

The Constitutionnel has published an article repelling the charge brought against the Government of the Emperor by those who reproach him for not intervening in Italy against the revolution, and by those who wish to see him sustain the Italian movement at all hazards. France Could neither support revolutionary intentions nor absolutist reactions in Italy. What line of policy should she follow ? The writer, having re- viewed the state of things in Italy, draws the conclusion that a Con- gress is possible, and defines the part France should take therein. " During the last year, a very profound movement has taken place in Europe, but it is not sufficiently remarked. When the French Emperor, at the beginning of 11359, pleaded the cause of Italy, he had scarcely on his side the opinion of his own country.. But now everything is greatly changed : England, which then demanded the inviolability of the treaties of 1815, now favours Italian unity ; Prussia, in a recent document emanating from the distinguished statesman who directs her foreign affairs, recognizes in Italian nationality a happy presage for Germany ; Russia, under the influence of a liberal sovereign, also shows herself disposed to take into account a new element in the life of nations ; Austria herself has an immense interest in escaping from the uncertainties which weigh so heavily on her, and the re- forms she has just accorded prove that she is resolved to enter on a liberal course. As to France, faithful to the interests which she has defended, not being engaged with any one, she would in a Congress derive advantage from the reserve with which she is reproached, and the moderation she has known how to maintain. Better than any other power, perhaps, she would be able to indicate the points of a compromise between all divergencies. After having enfranchised Italy, supported the Pape at Rome, blamed the invasion of the Roman States and of the two Sicilies, and caused the prin- ciple of non-intervention to be respected by respecting it herself, she cannot be suspected either by Italy, or by the Papacy, or by Europe. We have too much confidence in the wisdom of the sovereigns who would be represented in a Congress not to be convinced that they would understand how much the spirit of compromise constitutes the condition of the reatablishment of or- der in the Peninsula. Italy, organized and powerful, is henceforth a Euro- pean interest, and Europe, in consecrating by an act of her high juris- diction that organization, would prove herself both far-seeing and just." - Ina remarkable article from the pen of M. Gueroult, published by the Opinione Nationale, the organ of the Palais Royal, full of antipathy to Austria and defiance of Warsaw, the following counsels are vehemently urged upon the Emperor.

" Let Prance recognize Victor Emmanuel as King of united Italy. Let her notify to the Pope that the necessities of the European situation make it impossible any longer to protect the temporal power in Rome, and let her negotiate an honourable arrangement between the head of Catholicism and Victor Emmanuel. Let her tell Austria that any attack against Italy, any offensive movement beyond the Po or the Mind°, will be considered by France as a declaration of war, and followed by an immediate intervention, and then we venture to say that all the warlike propensities of Austria will evaporate—and the rather because upon that platform France would be sure of the support and sympathy of public opinion in England and else- where."

The Paria•correspondent of the Times gives curious details as to Mr. Whitworth's reception in Paris-

" Among the recent visitors attracted to Paris by the Tir ' came Mr. Whitworth, the engineer. He arrived on Monday, the 8th instant, and in the course of that day saw Mr. Cobden, who probably became—through M. Fould or some other medium—the means of acquainting the Emperor that the inventor of the polygonal system of rifling was in the French metro- polis. However the information may have reached him, certain it is that on Wednesday morning a communication was made by his Majesty to Mr. Whitworth, that he wished to see him on Friday at a given hour. At the time appointed Mr. Whitworth presented himself, and was very graciously received. The Emperor had already managed to secure several of Mr. Whit-worth's rifles, and showed himself perfectly conversant with the prin- ciple upon which they are constructed, but stated that, on trial, they had been found to foul. The engineer answered, that with fair treatment this was not possible ; and the Emperor having invited him to test his weapon at Vincennes, he readily agreed to do so against the best rifles that could be produced in competition with it. He accordingly telegraphed to Manches- ter for his assistant, Mr. Leese, who it will be recollected was the winner of the shooting match at Southport. Mr. Leese arrived in Paris on Sunday, and on Monday- the range, which was for 500, 700, and 1000 metres, was marked out at Vincennes, and a commission appointed to superintend the trial and report, and all preliminaries adjusted. On Tuesday the trial took place, and the superiority of the Whitworth rifle was so manifest and de- cisive, that at the 700 metres' range the French marksmen retired from the contest completely discomfited. The same evening the report of the.Com- mission must have reached the Emperor, for on Wednesday morning it was intimated to Mr. Whitworth that the experiment was considered very satis- factory' that his Majesty wished a number of rifles to be made for him ; that he would send an officer to Southport to see the cannon tested as soon as arrangements could be made for that purpose ; and that provided there was no objection presented by the nature of the ammunition used he was prepared without any delay to negotiate for the purchase of the French patent, so as to make the invention available for the service." Accounts from Toulon announce that a Commission, composed of a Rear-Admiral, two Deputies, and several other members, chosen from the various bodies in the Naval Department, are about to prepare a plan for organizing the Imperial navy on an extensive basis.

1111155iI.—At present, we have nothing but Court gossip from War- saw. The Emperor of Russia arrived there on the 20th, the Prince Re- gent of Prussia on the evening of the 2Ist, and the Emperor of Austria on Monday afternoon. -On Sunday, the Prince Regent and the Russian Emperor dined together, and reviewed the troops. On Monday, the Emperor of Russia went to the railway station, personally received the Emperor of Austria, and carried him off as a guest to the Chateau Lan- enski. The Emperor Francis Joseph wore the Russian and the Emperor Alexander the Austrian uniform. The Hereditary Prince followed Ia.& second carriage, and a third was occupied by the Prince Regent of Prams and the Prussian Princes. In the evening, the Russian Emperor stayed "half an hour" with his Imperial guest.

Among the diplomatic and ministerial persons present at Warsaw were the Prince of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen, Count Thun, Austrian Minister at St. Petersburg, the Russians Prince Gortschakoff, M. de Budberg,, M. de Balabine, General Paniutia, and the Austrian Count Rechherg. These persons have had much unofficial talk, bat, up to Wednesday, no " spe- cial conferences." Of course, parades, dinners, balls, and theatrical shows have been the order of the day. The latest statements from Warsaw are these-

" Paris, Thursday Ercning„—The Opinione Nationak says—" It is as-

serted that the Russian Charg4 d'Affaires at Paris yesterday received the following despatch—' At Warsaw everything goes well. The principle of an European Congress has been adopted. Communicate this III the proper quarters.'

" Warsaw, Thursday,—At 9.30 a.m. today, the Emperor of Austria paid

i visit to the mperor of Russia at the Belvedere. e three Prieces and their ministers afterwards Th isters afterwards held a conference of one hour's duration. The

Emperor of Austria will leave tomorrow witlithe Emperor of Russia and the Prince Regent, for Skcernewiez, on a hunting excursion and is expected to arrive in Vienna on Sunday next. The shooting-Match; which was to have taken place in the camp today, has been countermanded."

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It s amusing to see how steadily and anxiously the French journals endeavour to make out that Warsaw means nothing hostile to France. The Constitutions:et' says, apropos of a bourse rumour-

" At a moment when the interview of Warsaw gives use to so many com- mentaries, our readers will hear with interest that the Emperor Napoleon has received an autograph letter from the Emperor Alexander. We have reason to know that, in this letter, his Majesty the Emperor of Russia him- self defines the character of the meeting of Sovereigns, which now takes place at Warsaw, so as to remove from it all hostile, meaning towards France."

[Is this letter an answer to some overtures from Paris, or is it a spon- taneous communication ?]

It is said that Count Kisseleff, before leaving Paris, gave explanations to M. Thouvenel in reference to tho interview at Warsaw. According to these explanations, the object of the understanding of the three Courts is, without departing from the system of non-intervention, to agree upon the principles for the regulation of their conduct in fate of certain even- tualities. Count Kisseleff, as well as Count Pourtales, protested, in a most explicit manner, against the supposition that the object of the in- terview is to resuscitate the Holy Alliance.

The Petrie makes an assertion which it is impossible to credit on its bare word. It is, that a note has been addressed by Lord John Russell tb the Cabinet of St. Petersburg recognizing the absolute right of Aus- tria as regards Venctia, and adding, that for all other parts of Italy the right or non-intervention should be absolutely exercised by Europe. , The 'Vienna correspondent of the Times says, 'Chance threw into my way a person' who is exceedingly well-informed on all matters connected with Russia and he told me that Austria is not likely to gain much, by the trip of her Sovereign to Warsaw. The Russian Government,' said he; 'makes demands on Austria which she cannot grant without serionaly injuring her own position both at home and abroad. There will-be a complete reconciliation between the two Emperors, but their Govern- inents will hardly be able to come to an understanding.'" The Ost Deutsche Post has published its view of the Warsaw confer- ence. The writer regards the meeting as one intended to prevent a Russo-French alliance, which would prove inimical to Germany and to European interests in Turkey. It is assumed -drat Prussia ants in con- cert with England ; and that -Russia, unable to obtain from either Aus- tria or Prussia a pledge for the revision of the treaty of 1856, will do nothing for Austria in Italy. There will be at Warsaw a. personal re- Conciliation between the sovereigns—nothing more.

InSitiff.—The Austrian Charter appeared on Sunday in its official shape. It consists of some twenty-four autograph letters °addressed by the Emperor to his people, to Count Rechberg, to Baron Vay, to Count Golochoweki and others. These are long and verbose documents. We print the address to the people entire, and give a succinct summary of the rest. '

"To tny People.'

"When I ascended the throne of my ancestors the monarchy was exposed

to violent commotions. After a struggle deeply ancestors, to my.feelings, as the father of my country, a primary necessity arose in this, as in most other States of the European continent, which had just been passing through a period of violent agitation, to concentrate the power of the Governtnent in a more rigid manner. This course was demanded by considerations of public welfare, and the security of the majority of the quiet and tranquil inhabit- ants of the State, and also because it was impossible to allow* free and un- restrained action to those who had just been engaged in mutual hostilities, and whose excited passions and painful reminiscences had not yet become obliterated. Prompted by a desire to take cognizance of the wishes and re- trairements of the various countries of the monarchy, I have,. by virtue of my patent of the 5th of March, established and summoned the augmented Council of the Empire. In consideration of the proposals submitted to me by the Council, I have been induced to issue and promulgate a diploma, under this present date, relative to the organization of the monarchy from a constitutional point of view, and containing a distinct statement of the rights and relative positions of the .separate kingdoms and countries under my sceptre, as also provisions for the renewed safety, establishment, and representation of the nation as a united whole. I fulfil my duty as a Sove- reign in thus equalizing and connecting the traditions, views, and (skims of my lands and people with the practical requirements of my monarchy._ °I confidently rely upon the ripened intelligence and patriotic zeal of my sub- jects for the prosperous development and strengthening of the institutions thus given or revived by me. I hope these institutions will bear fruit under the protection and by the favour of the Almighty, in whose .hands lie: the destinies of princes and peoples, and who will not withhold Ills blesangs from the deep and conscientious sincerity of my care for the welfare of my

States. Fa_s_seis josarn. " Vienna October 20."

- Then follows the Imperial diploma, or charter as it is called, founded upon the basis of the Pragmatic Sanction, to be binding on all heirs to the throne to be drawn up for all the provinces, and to be enrolled among the federal laws—

Henceforth the legislative power will only be exercised with the camera- lion of the provincial diets, as well as of the Reichsrath. The number of members of the latter is to be increased to 100 by Councillors elected by the provincial diets. The members are to be distributed among the provinces in proportion to their extent, 'their population and the amount of their taxes. The Ministries of Justice, Religion, and Interior, as universal cen- tral authorities, are suppressed. The Court of Chancery is restored in Hun- . ,• - ," • -

g_ary, and one for Transylvania is to be established. The Chancellor of the Hungarian Coutt is to be a member of the Ministry., The affairs of the other provinces are to be represented in the Imperial Councils by a Minister of State. A special authority is to be appointed for public instruction. The financial affairs of all provinces not Hungarian are to be representedin the Ministerial Councils by the President of the Court of Caseation. The in- terests of national economy and commerce are to be represented in the Minis- try by a Minister of Commerce. The financial privileges of the Reichsrath are to be considerably increased. The contracting of new, and the eonrer- sion of existieg, loans—the hypothecation and the sale of the landed pro- ty of the State—are to be subject to the approval of the Reichsrath. e customs, coinage,- all monetary 'matters, credits, the regulations for the issue of bank notes, postal, railway, and-telegraph affairs, are only to he treated by Government with the cooperation of the Reiebsrath. Other le- gislative questions are to be referred to the competency of the different diets. The treatment of general :questions of all ion-Hungarian 'provinces iire- served fore conference of the Councillors of the Empire, reprctsenting those provinces. As regards the representations of non-Hungarian provinces, de- -tailed instructions are to:be given to the-Ministereiof-State on the hat4 of autonolny.andthorepreeentation of all classes andinteresta in the provin- cial diets. The early presentation of the provincial yeguletione,:drawn-np according to theee,principres,,ind the convocationAssopn as possible of the provincial diets, is ordered. The constitutional Institutions. of Bunginy are to be reEstabllshed. The Hungarian langnage is to be 1111r-educed as the official language In judicial, political; and administrative proceeding. The University of Pesth is to be reopened. The abolition of the personal ser- vice due to landlords, and of the privilege of noblemen eff:heing exempt from payment of taxes, is confirmed. ThereprosentationM,011 classeadof the country in the Legislative and the Administration is tObe,estnblislied as a 'Principle.. - The convocation Of the Hungarian Diet ircto teka:plattwith the least possible.delay,.on which occasion the inauguration of thediplonja rind the coronation of the Emperor as Xing of Hungary are AO take place; 7

The administration of jumice.is to be carried on in the prescribed mentrer, and On the-basis of the 'civil and penaLoodes:until they-are legally changed. The Royal Curia in restb.: and the..Streitholdership in Ruda am, to irore-

established. AFrclard4.the, Pt. Huuarrrj and therSerikn subjAts of Austria for Public rights; an Imperial-PohinlissiOnaiito:er tiMminfellaY9- ceive comthunications front' 's most iniTtimin,areereen reptetebrt the ,different classes. The decision of the Enipertiriereadri.: hition of UM Commissioner's report. Similar C4htttuinnal iast1nfion se to be granted' te'IrrOnsylVarria:' The relations of Hungary and- Olotia 'are-to be settled by a joint representation of those provinces. The official- lffiener ,,,ZeirreakPublished . de' erees:trilthe•ioilidering

efeat-

"Couut8ifhun, Natisady, and Tlaierymuittheldirristryzro.re ;-• •

"General Degaufeld Ia provisionally appointed Minieternf ,War ; Count Szeosen is:apnointed Minister, without portfolio; Baron Minister

of Police Chief of the Sections, M. Lasser, MMieteg- nilTinferim Chief

of the Minietry ef Justice. : ,• - ," • -

"Baron Nickolans Vay is appointed rsrst Chancellor oflm Hungarian Court of Chancery, and the Councillor of the Emperor, M. Szagyenye,

Second Chancellor." • General Benedek is appointed Commander? in-chief of the army in. Italy, and. General Count Mensdorf Commander of the Servian Woiwodina.

General Benedek took leave of the troops on Monday.

The statute for Styria has- alreddy been published. The Diet is to consist of six'representatives of the clergy, twelve promietors of landed property, to which certain privileges are attached, ten -represtritatiVes from certain chartered Cities, two from the Cheer of Commerce, and twelve from the other' communes of Styria, making in all forty-two members, of whom forty are to be elected. Tlre,Emperor appoints the Pteeidenta of the Diet.

There is inueh talk of war in Austria, but it is aonfidently, almost officially," repeated that, unless attacked, Austria will keep on the de- fensive.

glIrkfli.—Some items of information Lave arrived from Constanti- nople, more or-jerfortuthenti,c,,:jt,aa.,*sserted that „several Ambassadors have requested Lt,het, .Turrey, ABA_ Should be visited by -the Grand Vizier as well as Turkey in Europefthe state 9f the former being equally serious. Arrests are reported to have been made in the army and among the tower clergy of Constantinople.

Prince Couza intends to claim from the Porte its consent to an union of the two Ministries-of Moldavia and Wallachia in orte-rsingle Admieistra- non. It is said that France will support the elaims :of °Prince Couza. • .

Ilatift.—The Bombay Times teWiliti airy of religious conversions at a rate which exceeds any acebtifitii bf ie4iiiaLs in Irclorgi„9,-AnieviCa, and carries us back to a period in history he peo,ple—W,ora:' .bripltied in platopni"--= "Two thousand lave already li0Cia,1reptVed;b6iitbe;t14,14-ivklirtbe num- her six months ago. The number of these Who liaiqttrelsen2dSge and have applied for baptism, is also very large: Ninety were haptrzerCilf lantiagy last. A Mierroaary writes that in the neighbourhood bfIllidelieetha„Gos,Pel is spreading Wield, hie in the jungle. As many as 800 yillageirbitOrte,etved the Gospel. So many Kola were pouring into the stritidii from flte'jiingle, that three iniasffinanes were employed all day in giving them instruction. From the provinee of radiate, Eabreepunthees have presented themselves to the number of 'forty-six, out of eleven villages, asking inetruction. They say that large bodies of this sect are ready to embrace Christianity. There are six missionaries in the Chota Nagpore field, Germans, sent forth origt- belly by Gossuer. We see it stated that in Lu&now and the surrounding villages eighty-nine natives have been baptized since the rebellion." • Two incidents arising out of the disputes 'between theyyots and the indigo planters are instructive— "In the vicinity of one factory in the Jessore district, the ryots assembled, without any !tssignable cause,-And threatened to attack the house occupied by the agent in charge of the works. This,gentleman, a European, saw the enemy advancing to the number of fifty or sixty. When they had Yip- preached sufficiently near, he took ;down his gun, went into the verandah, and commenced loading it. This adieu was sufficient. The spectaClecta solitary Farpossui ramming clown ;cartridge produced a panic among the swarthy multitude, and they retreated far more quickly than they hest ad- vanced. In the same district, and about the same time, another actory was similarly threatened. This was occupied by a young English lad. As soon as he. saw the' ryaa'. approaching, evidently- with a hostile purpose, he houldered his gun and walked to meet them. They instantly dispersed.," :

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