Iortign mat Colonial.

FRANCE.—The anniversary of the Revolution in 1830 was celebrated with the usual rejoicing, and without the occurrence of anything to disturb public tranquillity. The King, Queen, and several members of the Royal Family, were very well received by the people on appearing in the balcony at the evening concert. The amusements of the day closed with an ex- ceedingly superb display of fireworks, and an illumination on the left bank of the river.

Another Ministerial scandal is before the public. The National has made a revelation of an engagement between a confidential friend of a member of the present Cabinet for procuring a concession of the Paris and Meaux Railway, in exchange for 450 shares in that line. One of the editors of the National was summoned before a Juge d'Instruction on Monday, and reproduced the official document on which the charge is founded.

In the Chamber of Peers, on Monday, the Count de Montalembert made a speech reviewing the proceedings of the session.

In the course of the discussion which took place in the Chamber of Peers on Tuesday on the estimates, questions were put to M. Guizot by M. de Flavigny, both as to the occupation of Ferrara by the troops of Aus- tria, and as to the course which the French Government intended to pur- sue with regard to Switzerland. To the first inquiry M. Guizot answered generally, that France had no immediate territorial or personal interest in the question; but that it was of importance to her that no territorial or political derangement should take place beyond the Alps. " Now," continued M. Guizot, " that being our sole policy, oar great and real interest in Italy, an Italian Sovereign, the Sovereign who is the eminent repre- sentative of the principle of authority, order, and perpetuity in the world, has com- prehended the changes which have arisen in society, the new wants of that society, and the new spirit of mankind. He announced his intention to concede all that was lawful in that respect. The supreme representative of the sovereign and in- fallible authority, entering on such a course, testifying such dispositions, is one of the greatest and noblest spectacles ever exhibited to the world. It is impos- sible to apprehend that the Pope should ever forget the rights of that spirit of authority, order, and perpetuity, of which he is the most eminent representative. That is his fnadamental mission, and, properly speaking, his nature. No, he will not forget it an instant. He will know how to maintain and defend the rights and interests of the principle of order and authority. Bat, at the same time, since he appears disposed to comprehend and satisfy the rational and legitimate wants of the new society, it would be an enormous fault on the part of all the Governments —I will not say it would be a crime, but an enormous fault, not to support Pius the Ninth in the difficult task he has undertaken. This is not a temporary, an exclusive interest, affecting such and such a nation, such and such a Government: it is the daty. of every nation, of every Christian Government, to lend assistance to the Pope in the accomplishment of the arduous and sublime task he has im- posed upon himsele" On being pressed for a specific answer as to Ferrara, M. Guizot replied— "The honoumblemember must permit me to maintain on that subject a prudent reserve. The fact is anything but certain; I have even reason to believe it un- founded. Besides, this is not the moment to give an opinion on the fact or right."

Regarding Switzerland, France never intended to meddle with the do- mestic affairs of the Republic, or to prevent the Swiss from introducing into their federal compact, or into their internal organization, the reforms they might deem expedient— At a previous and not far remote period, in 1832 and 1833, France even gave her moral support to the ideas and labours in progress for that purpose. What France wished to maintain in Switzerland was the basis of the international law, in virtue of which that state existed in Europe. " We infinitely respect that old Switzerland, and the eternal and glorious existence she has conquered for herself in Europe. We consider that as a great fact, which, after obtaiqing daring five centuries the assent and esteem of Europe, deserves to be respected by everybody, as we respect it ourselves. We regard old Switzerland as a European fact, which Swiss hands especially should not lightly touch."

ITALY.—The various accounts which have been received from Rome sup- ply some further information concerning the conspiracy. There appears to be no doubt that many of the chief officials were privy to the plot; and there is documentary evidence of Grasselini's complicity. Grasselini signed orders for letting loose a great number of prisoners, and for the admission into the city of parties of desperadoes from Faenza without the customary passports. Many of these men when taken were found to have money to a considerable amount in foreign coinage, and stilettoes, on the blades of which were inscribed the popular cry of " Viva Pio Nono!" The active movers in arranging the affair appear to have been a number of disbanded agents of a secret police which bad existed under the late Pontificate. There appeared to be nothing directly to implicate Cardinal Lambruschini, who remained quietly at Civita Vecchia. Gras- selines successor was the advocate Morandi, who was acting as Pro- Governor. He is represented as being very popular. The capture, on the 19th July, of Cardinal Minardi, the supposed head of the conspirators, who had previously eluded the attempts to arrest him, caused an im- mense excitement among the people. They made desperate efforts to get possession of his person; and it required all the influence of the Pro-Governor and of the celebrated Father Ventura to quell the grow- ing tumult. Next day a proclamation was issued by Cardinal Ferretti, in which, after thanking the people for their obedience and docility in refrain- ing from the violence into which they were nearly being hurried by a mis- taken zeal for public order, it is declared from his Holiness, that, " ae, he solemnly declared last year, he will ever remember that justice is his first duty. This justice shall be ever exerted against every enemy of the public order and of his sovereignty, in the forms and by the means of the authori- ties established by the laws, so that in falling upon the guilty it may not envelope the innocent in an unmerited misfortune."

The arming of the civic force had been completed; and on the 26th July, Cardinal Ferretti had visited the principal posts of the National Guard, and had addressed each battalion in the most acceptable manner. " Let us prove to Europe," said he, " that we know how to govern ourselves without the need of foreign intervention."

The intelligence of the military occupation of Ferrara by Austrian troops, which was not at first credited, is confirmed by the circumstance that Car- dinal Ferretti had formally protested, in the name of the Pontiff, against the act.

Accounts from Tuscany mention that the recent events in Rome had created groat excitement and alarm amongst the people, who suspected Similar machinations on the part of the agents of the retrograde party. An edict of the Grand Duke was promulgated on the 21st of July, in which Ise declares his intention to adhere to a policy of progress, and promises reforms in the institutions and in all the branches of the public administra- tion. He declares, however, that the passion for reform is limited to a weak minority: he exhorts the people to maintain order; appeals to their loyalty and good sense; declares illegal the establishment of a national guard, and intimates that all functionaries who may join in any spon- taneous formation of such a body will be dismissed. Nevertheless, a letter from Florence states, that in consequence of the disorders which have taken place at Sienna and Leghorn, the municipality and merchants of Florence had petitioned the Grand Duke for the immediate organization of et civic guard; and that the Prince had resolved to give this proof of con- fidence to his subjects. It is added that the law upon the press in Tuscany was producing the best effects.

Sverrzentsene.—President Ochsenbein has made to the Diet a formal communication of hostile preparations on the part of some of the separatist Cantons. The Diet appointed a Committee of seven to inquire into the matter, and suggest the requisite measures.

A vast club ramifying through all the Cantons is formed, having local committees in all the principal places. The professed objects of this a Swiss Popular Association," as it calls itself, are for the present to aid in enforcing the execution of the decree of the Diet to dissolve the Sunder- bund, and to use every legal means to effect the expulsion of the Jesuits from the territory of Switzerland, and ultimately to bring about a reform of the federal compact.

HOLLAND.—Acecunts from the Hague make mention of serious dissen- sions in the Royal Family of Holland. It has been long known that King William and the Prince of Orange are at variance. The Prince and Princess have also been living for some time on bad terms. The matter is thus alluded to in a letter which has appeared in the Independence Beige- " This difference, we are assured, arises from a cause so delicate, and the con- sequences of it would be so deplorable, that we abstain from making it known. At all events, if the causes of these annoying dissensions in the Royal Family are true, the resolution of the Prince of Orange would be the immediate and forced consequence of it. In consequence of this circumstance, joined to nu- merous others, the Prince of Orange has declared his firm resolution to renounce his rights to the succession to the throne." It is on this matter that the King of Wurtemberg, father to the Prinoeu of Orange, is understood to have come to the Hague. His Majesty ie not accommodated at the Palace, but fives at the Hotel de l'Europe.

GREECE AND TURKEY.—The accounts from Athens and from Constan- tinople come down to the 20th July. The Mussurus affair was not at an end, but it was believed that Coletti would give in. The Greek elec- tions had all been concluded, without the return of a single Opposition member. The plan adopted to insure this favourable result is said to have been the following. " Wherever an Opposition candidate had a prospect of success, M. Coletti at once declared himself a candidate; set the whole machinery at the disposal of the Government at work; and by cajolery, threats, bribery, and actual violence, forced the electors to return him."

From Constantinople we learn the overthrow of Mehemet All Pacha, brother-in-law of the Sultan, and Grand Admiral; who has been replaced by Halil Pacha, a supporter of the present Government. The Grand Ad- miral was accused of peculation to a great extent. •

heine.—The most important news brought by the usual express from Marseilles relates to the Deccan. Matters there seemed rapidly hastening to a crisis. The Nizam, jealous of the Minister, Sooraj-ool-Moolk, whom the Resident has forced upon him, but at the same time without any real power or authority, is secretly intriguing against public order. The Minis- ter, without money or credit, and with a public revenue of only 123 lava of rupees, a large portion of which goes to pay the mercenary troops, is in- capable of keeping faith with the regular soldiery, to whom a long arrear of pay is due, and who are mutinous. The expiring effort of the Minister would appear to be a scheme for the establishment of a joint-stock bank, which should lend 500,0001 to the Government; but it was questionable whether the plan could be brought to bear. A more complete interference on our part seemed inevitable.

In the Goomsoor country there were fresh disturbances. Under the management of Captain Macpherson as British agent, the country had been comparatively quiet, and human sacrifices had been entirely abolished. Since his removal and the appointment of Brigadier Dyce, the district is again in a blaze; the sacrifices being again offered up. Mr. Grant, of the Bengal Civil Service, has been appointed a Commissioner to inquire into the case of the late Agent, and examine the grounds of certain disputes between the present Agent and the other officers engaged in the work of pacifying the country. Gholab Singh had taken up his residence at Cashmere. An exchange of territory had been made with him by the Lahore Government. The tract given up by Gholab consists of certain mountain districts disinclined to his rule; instead of which he has obtained a slice of territory called the Kurree Kurreealee.

The Governor-General was at Simla, where be intended to remain during the rainy season. He was about to send a political mission to the capital of Thibet, in order to open peaceful relations with the Government of the Grand Lama at Lassa.