The American news of the week is important, though not
very interesting. The Government, it appears, have finally resolved to supersede General Fremont, and to discharge his officers. His expenditure, they allege, has been too great, and his acts too independent. His removal, however, is not announced, and when last heard of, he was near Oceola, planning an instant attack on General Price, who was on the opposite side of the river. It was not believed that General Fremont would disobey the order "transferring him to another department." Mr. Seward has called on the Go- Ternors of States to fortify the lakes and the frontiers, alleging that though all foreign Powers are disposed to ab- stain from interference, it is nevertheless best to be prepared. The American journals believe that this summons was issued in consequence of a protest made by America against Eu- ropean intervention in Mexico. It is highly probable that some such protest has been made, as it would greatly in- crease Mr. Seward's popularity, but it is equally certain that it must remain mere words ; and old Governments can over- look bluster.
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