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FnearcE.—The general discussion on the address to the King, in the Chamber of Deputies, began and closed on Monday; and the first para-

graph was adopted without discussion. On Tuesday, the discussion on the third paragraph, touching the Montpensier marriage, took an unexpected turn. The discussion on it as it stood was short; and in the course of it M. Guizot observed that the Parliament of England had, on a recent oc- casion, manifested a true spirit of moderation and a sincere wish for an

amicable understanding between the two countries. He fully concurred in those sentiments of moderation and conciliation; and to respond to them

in a becoming manner, he had resolved to abstain from adding another word to what he had already said on the subject. This declaration was re- ceived with applause by the great majority of the assembly; and the para- graph was adopted. M. Dufaure then proposed an amendment by way of

addition; it contained words implying that if any foreign power quarrelled with the marriage, Francs must not compromise her interest or dignity for the sake of restoring a good understanding. This was negatived by 242 to 14. It was observed that M. Thiers did not speak; and he afterwards explained that he was silenced by what had fallen from M. Guizot.

The disturbances in the provinces were still going on; but they present no signs of increase.

SPAIN.- Madrid journals, to the 27th January, describe the Ministerial crisis as continuing in all its intensity. There seems to be no one capable of seizing the helm; and the Duke of Sotomayor had given up the task.

Letters from Bayonne, of the 29th January, announce that the Queen of Spain's troops had been defeated at Lleyda by the Carlists, under the com- mand of the celebrated partisan chief, Tristany. General Breton, the Cap- tain-General of Catalonia, had shot four Carlist prisoners; and Tristany had informed him that he would make reprisals, by shooting all the prisoners who fell into his hands.

Imur.—The Papal Government has added another social reform to the swelling catalogue. The new Governor of Rome, Grazzelini, has made open war on the mendicants, and has taken measures for their extirpa- tion. The police were set to work to map out the different haunts of the beggars; and when all was arranged, a simultaneous seizure was made in

the various districts. About four hundred were taken, and lodged in de- pots previously prepared for their reception. Rigid inquiry at each depot soon elicited the fact that but a small proportion were natives of the city.

The strangers were sent homewards, specially consigned to the respective village or municipal authorities; who have been made responsible for their not returning. A land-tax is to be levied for the support of the paupers properly belonging to the city. A grand banquet was given to Mr. Cobden, at Genoa, on the 16th Ja- nuary. The Marquis d'Azeglio presided; and most of the foreign Consuls, principal merchants, and nobility, were present. The Marquis d'Azeglio, after the health of the King of Sardinia, proposed the health of the Queen of England, and free trade. M. Alletz, the French Consul-General, pro-

posed the health of Mr. Richard Cobden, and peace between nations. t PoLastn.—The Cracow Gazette publishes a decree, under the signature of Count Deym, the Imperial Commissioner, announcing that henceforth the late republic will be comprised in the Austrian system of customs.

Advices from Frankfort state that the Northern Powers have taken such offence at the speech of King Louis Philippe in opening the Chambers, that they have relinquished the intention they had intimated to him of acknow- ledging the Queen of Spain.—Sun.

Istece.—The energy of Lieutenant Waglicrn has again enabled him to forestall the rival line of communication; and Thursday morning brought to London advice., from Bombay to the 2nd of January.

At Lahore, Vizier Lall Singh's treachery had been brought home to him, and an inquiry instituted into his conduct. It was conducted ky a

mixed commission of Sikh chiefs and British officers; Mr. Currie, Sir Alin Littler, Colonel Lawrence, and Colonel Goldie being among the latter. The Vizier's treachery being fully proved by Sheik Eniaum-ood-Deen, an inti- mation was conveyed to the Durbar, that should a convicted traitor remain in power, the British would be under the necessity of ceasing to hold inter- course with the Government: Lall Singh was accordingly deposed, and, in

spite of the frantic remonstrances of the Ranee, removed, under British pro- tection, to Hindostan. The Lahore Government was then placed under a commission of chiefs. The period for the retirement of the British forces having arrived, it was so managed as to frighten the Sikhs at the prospect of being left alone and unprotected, and to induce them to ask that an army of ten thousand men should be left at Lahore during the minority of the Maharajah; the British Commissioner virtually to exercise the functions of Vizier.

The terms of assent on the British side appear to have been, that the Lahore Government should defray the charges of our troops, amounting to a quarter of a million sterling annually. The Maharajah is a child of seven years old; and thus, for the next ten years at least, the Punjaub is in the hands of the British Government and controlled by a British army.

The good news from Lahore is dashed with a hint of disaster on the fron- tiers of Scinde. A foray of the Booghtie tribe from the mountains had driven in our outposts, and compelled a regiment of cavalry to retire. The mountaineers were computed at 2,000 on their first appearance in the field. They succeeded in ravaging many villages; carrying off the sheep and cattle in the face of our troops.

The Governor-General was still on the left banks of the Beeas; where he would remain till rejoined by Mr. Currie from Lahore. Lord Harding° is understood to have resolved on the reduction of the postage throughout India, and the introduction of a system similar to that of Rowland Hill.