The Belgians have been in a state of considerable alarm,
in consequence of some warlike movements of the Dutch troops on their frontiers. It is supposed, that in consequence of the disso- lution of the Anglo-French alliance,—for that it is dissolved, seems to be generally assumed on the Continent,—the Dutch King imagines that there will not be much risk in making an attack upon his revolted provinces. From a conversation which took place a few days ago in the Belgian Chamber of Deputies, it seems that the Dutch army on the frontiers had been reinforced to the extent of 10,000 men; but LEOPOLD'S War Minister assured the Chamber, that the troops at his disposal were amply sufficient to repel any invasion that might be attempted.
L0000Ln's son and heir has been dangerously ill, but is now recovering.
.The Prince of ORANGE has returned from St. Petersburg. If we are to credit the private correspondence of the Times, he is still sus- pected of having made away with his wife's jewels, notwithstand- ing the man named POLARI has confessed that he was the thief. It is said that POLARI, who might have escaped by taking advan- tage of a technical blunder in the proceedings against him, ap- peared eager to be convicted; and now it is supposed he will be pardoned.
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