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      Continental Notes. France. Sir John Bueg...

      ¦ well , Minister of the Interior ; Baron Auerswald , Minister of State and member of the Privj' Council ; Baron Schleinitz , Foreign Affairs ; Von Bonin , War ; Von Pntow , Finance ; Count Puckler , formerly Regierungs President , Agriculture ; Von Bethmanii Holweg , Public Instruction ; Von der Heydt remains Minister of Commerce , and Simons Minister of Justice . The daughter of Prince Adam Czartoryski being seriously indisposed in Posen , her father was anxious to see her , and applied to the Prussian authorities for a passport ; l > ut these gentlemen refused to grant one unless the consent of the Russian Government were previously obtained . The Prince Regent of Prussia was no sooner made aware of this refusal than he immediately sent the Prince a passport without any conditions .

      The King of Prussia , says a letter from Maran , has become much better , and regained , in some measure , his former portly appearance . It adds that his Majesty appears in good spirits . The frigate Thetis , 42 , has received orders to proceed immediatel y from Dantzig to the Swedish Arsenal at Carlscrona , " where she will be clocked , lengthened , and transformed into a powerful screw steamer . This is one of the first-fruits of the new order of things . As a sign of the times , it mav be mentioned that a merchant of time

      IDantzig , Herr W d , being appointed some ago agent of the Berlin Life Assurance Company , petitioned the local authorities for the usual " concession , " which was refused , on the ground of his having voted against the Government candidate . A few days' since , ^ that gentleman sent in a petition to the Minister , complaining of the conduct of the local police in not permitting him to accept the agency for political reasons , and received an answer by return of post informing him that there were now no difficulties whatever iii his way .

      The elevation of Baron von Manteufrel to the dignity of Count was offered by the Regent to that nobleman , ¦ who has declined it ; but a . list of officials whom he has recommended as candidates for knighthood , on account of their meritorious services , has been approved and acted on "by the Regent . A Berlin letter of the 9 th says the King has left Meran in the south of the Tyrol to commence his journey towards Italy . The next stay of any length will be made at "Verona and Florence ., Should the winter prove severe , the Royal sufferer will resort to Palermo . The jewel-case of the Queen , stolen at Leipsic or Hamburg , has norf been recovered . Such is the last intelligence concerning this mysterious robbery .

      AUSTRIA . We learn from Vienna that an imperial decree interdicts , in the most absolute manner , the exportation of arms and ammunition for Servia and the Danubian Principalities . According to a notice published by the National Bank of Austria , the old bills of the Bank of 1000 florins would be changed after the 9 th for the new bills , at the rate of 105 far 100 .

      ROME . The most singular defence set up for the action of the Church of Rome in the Mortara case comes from Pome itself , and appeared in the official journal of that city . This journal deplores the existence of opinion in the Catholic Church which stands up , not for " the rights of the Church , " but for " the Pagan prejudices of modern society . " It complains that everything in the estimation of such gives way to ideas of personal liberty , and that

      they won't submit themselves to the " Sovereign domination of Christ . " In answer to such statements a French journal says : — " If at Rome all those are declared to be Pagans who think that natural right should everywhere and always prevail , that the father who has done nothing to forfeit hia natural rights cannot without injustice be deprived of his paternal power , and that the child cannot lawfully and rightly be detained in a convent against his own and hiAfather ' s will , we declare ourselves Pagan . "

      RUSSIA . The Gazette of the Senate publishes some modifications in the statutes of the Russian Steam Navigation Company , the principal of which are that its steamers , which hitherto have not quitted the Mediterranean and the Black S ea , shall be allowed to go to the ports of England and Belgium , The Gazette of St . Petersburg gives an account of the election of municipal councillors by the inhabitants of two villages in the suburbs of St . Petersburg . These Inhabitants liad been attached to the glebe as serfs of the Admiralty since Peter the Groat ' s tlmo , and -were forced to work as carpenters . The Emperor Alexander II ., by a ukase published in the month of Maroh this year , enfranchised them , giving thorn the power of becoming citizens of the capital itself , or of forming a distinct community apart . The number of these freed inon Amounts to 8485 .

      The Northern Beo of Wednesday publishod an account of the re-establishment of tho relations between the Russians and Chinese on the 20 th of August . at Sehoug ; outschakon , Kouldga , in Western China , and the solemn inauguration of tho consular factory . The Gazette of the Senate contains the regulations of a company established for the purpose of supplying St . Petersburg with water . The capital was to bo 1 , 300 , 000 silver roubles , and tho municipality of St .

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      Petersburg guaranteed 4 £ per cent . The navigation was still open . We read the following strange story in the Presse : — " A strange rumour is circulating in Italy , to the effect that the Emperor of Russia , in order to make bis mariT time position at Villafranca more effectual , desires to purchase the principality of Monaco , which is almost close to it . There is no doubt , that a very large sum of money would tempt the Prince of Monaco to sell his principality , with all the rights and privileges appertaining to it . Monaco has been sold for money more than once , and why should it not be again ? The Prince , who is in taste and habits quite a Parisian , would find

      many advantages in getting rid of his little kingdom , and it would be an immense acquisition for Russia . She might create important establishments between Capes Aglio and Martino , and particularly at Monaco itself , the port of which is one of the safest hi the Mediterranean , and would be almost impregnable if properly fortified . Piedmont , notwithstanding her present friendly relations with the Czar , would assuredly not consent to allow Russia to take possession of a territory which is bounded on all sides by her states , and the European Powers would never sanction such a transaction . Russia must see all the difficulties in the way of such a project , and we can therefore only regard the rumour as unfounded . "

      TURKEY . Derwisch Pasha has been , nominated commander-inchief of the troops in Bosnia , Herzegovina , and on the frontier of Montenegro . Fuad Pasha arrived at Constantinople on the 3 rd instan ' -t ; A Vienna letter states that Turkey refuses to consent to the annexation of the Grahovo district to Montenegro , unless the sovereignty of the Sultan over Montenegro be embodied in the treaty and expressly guaranteed by the European Powers . " This does not look as if the affair was to terminate so soon as was expected . It is not improbable that Fuad Pasha will be made Grand Vizier , and that Aali Pasha will become Minister for Foreign Affairs . . The body of Ghalib Pasha has been found . The Presse < TOrient savs that the , plague' has

      disappeared from Bengazi . SPAIN * . A ministerial organ announces that the Emperor of Morocco had paid to Spain an indemnity for the seizure of a vessel called the San Joaquin , by the pirates of the Riff , two years ago . At Villarobledo two railway trains liad come into collision , and n good many persons had been injured . On the Aranjuez line also a similar accident had occurred . Letters of the 2 nd instant say that as soon as the result of the elections in Spain was known Marshal O'Donnell waited on the Queen ; her Majesty received him with much kindness , and told him that he continued to enjoy her confidence , and that she trusted in his energy and talents to carry on her government .

      Conferences have taken place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the French and English Ambassadors , relative to the Affairs of Mexico . Prince Alfred arrived at Corunna on the 2 nd , on board the Spanish stenmcr Santa Teresa , which had beeu sent by the captain-general of the department . The Prince was received on landing with the salutes and honours bestowed on an infanta of Spain . He visited the spot where the battle of Elvina was fought , and also the tomb of General Mooro ,

      The Spanish Government seem likely to order their fleet at Cuba to proceed at once to demand satisfaction from Mexico on thB matter in dispute between the two countries . Probably the countenance of tho French Government , who are likewise reported to have sent additional ships of war to that point , is relied upon in this movement , while it is also known that England has serious demands to urgo , whioh will catiso her to insist upon redress at least equal to that which may bo accorded in other cases .

      A Madrid telegram brings news of tho victory of the Government at the municipal elections . This seems strange , inasmuch as the elections at Madrid for the Cortes have just turned in favour of the Progresistas . The Government prints announce the intention of the O'Donnell Ministry to doinand largo credits from the Cortes for tho oxocution of publio works , especially for the construction of railways and common , roads ; and a Bum of 800 , 000 , 000 roala is also to bo luid out in tho construction of ships and tho purchase of naval stores . It has been almost taken for granted that in

      consoquenco of tho satisfaction given to Spain by tho Emperor of Morocco , the Cabinet of Madrid had renounced its projected expedition against tho Kiff pirates . A telegram has , however , roachod Paris , stiting that tho Spanish floot , consisting of eight stoamorfl , actually sailed from Cadiz on Wednesday for Tangiors . Tho fleet has orders , after presenting tho domands of tho Spanish Government , to ocour tho coast of Africa , and destroy nil vessels manned by tho KifV Moors which may bo found without rogular papers , and treat them as pirates . ¦ WTXRTBWrBU . Ra . Tho King hno , by tho advice of hts physician * , re-

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      solved on going to Nice before the end of the presenf month . During the King ' s absence the Prince Royal to preside over the Council of Ministers , but his Majestv intends to retain the supreme direction of affairs . HOLLAND . A letter from the Hague of the 3 rd instant says that the Government had just presented to the States ' General three bills , the first two for the abolition of slavery at Surinam and in the Dutch East India Islands , and the third for regulating ; the indemnity to be paid to the owners of . slaves . The expense of carrying out this measure is calculated at 13 , 588 , 070 florins , or 3 , 051 040 florins less than that of the former bill . '

      HANOVER . A letter from Hanover of the 3 rd instant says that the Chambers , after an adjournment of two months , assembled on the 2 nd to terminate the discussion of the bills which remained on the order of the day . aroi . DAviA . A letter from Jassy of the 28 th ult . states that the commissioner of the Porte had arrived in the Principalities , and was about to proceed to the publication of the constitution granted to them . He was also the bearer of a hatt of the Sultan , establishing a new Kaimakan , with the consent of Austria , England and France .

      DENMARK . A telegram from Copenhagen announces the abrogation of the whole-state Constitution , as far as concerns Holstein . This concedes all that the German Confederation , demanded . We learn from Copenhagen tljat the Chamberlain Von Lcvitzau has been appointed Minister for the Duchy of Holstein , and that Duke Charles of Glu ' rksberg has been reinstated in the office of General of the Danish . army .

      TTTE PRINCIPALITIES . Kiamil Bey arrived at Bucharest , and AiTf Bey at Jassy , on the 2 nd and 4 th inst . These functionaries were sent from Constantinople by the Divan to carry the firmans relating to the regulations adopted . by the Conference of P . rris relative- to the Danubian I ' liiicipalities . Count Walevski has instructed the French Consuls in Moldavia and WaHachia that tho French Government does , not patronise any candidate for the post of Ka-iniakun , and they are further ' reconim . eiuleil to permit the people to freely exercise their choice . The French Consul at Jassv is to be absent during-thc election .

      rASSIA . The Pcsth Lloyd publishes a letter written by Schamyl to the Nalb of Ciivassia , in which the chief of the independent tribe in the eastern part . if ' the ' Caucasus announces the faking of the Russian fort of Burutina , in Daghestan . In his letter Schamyl says that the ( Iliazi Mohamed , his son , is to be his successor , and that l > y God ' s will General \ Vr » ngel had been wounded . Now that it is too late , Scliamyl orders the Nafb to enter into communication with the agents of the European Governments .

      mci . r . iuji . The speech by which the King ot Belgium opened , on Tuesday , the regular session of tho Italian Chambers offers but few striking points . It mentions the tieaty with France respecting the free admission of literary works , and holds out the prospect of a law for the better protection of literary property . It alludes to an intention of the Government to demand more money lor educationul purposes , particularly for enlarging tlic school-houses where space has become uisuilicient . Neither the fortifications of Antwerp nor tho loreign relations of tho kingdom are mentioned at all .

      -,214 T H E L E A D E R, [No. 451, Novem...

      -, 214 T H E L E A D E R , [ No . 451 , November 13 , 1858 .

      India. The Bombay Mail Which Arrived Thi...

      INDIA . The Bombay mail which arrived this week broug ht an extraordinary rumour , to which , hoover , much weight was not attached in Bombay , that Sir Juiitf DuhaduQi , whom our gracious Queeu was advisod to honour wiiii the Order of the Bath , is on his way with 18 , 000 Ghoorkas from Nopaul towards D / irjoolmg , lor uw purpose of invading tho North- Western Provinces , whero our military force is very ainall at priwout . Near Bombay tho Uhauls have agam appeared i n to neighbourhood of Simliirnh . They have stolen the mails and plundered somo stations , but : a lorco noi » Mhow is in motion against them , ami will 1 ' ™ ° " . ^ . ^ this time have driven ( hem from their fort at JJeejiujhiu , cast of Sindwah . . ,... :., taken laooio

      In Oude several easements hnvo p ,. whioh the robols Buffered severely , as usual ; sti " , « " £ are strengthening themselves . Preparations aro ii mu gress for hemming in tho rebels of Oude . JJoaulc « M troops which are everywhere converging towards uu i there are standing oampa ordered to bo iormec on tho Doab , one of which at Bawar will bo the oontio Iroin which the banks of tho Ganges can bo watched . The position of Tantla Topoo and tho romal tf « w J Gwallor army js uncertain . Oho account has It . that no Is at Soronjoe , and that his sltuat «»» »* ^^ J , g Bri K adler Smith an * . Lieutenant Kerr Jointly opor »»» S . gainst him . Another tolls us that ho now V ^ ,, ; jQ ra Pattan , In potion of groat tM " '" - , *' country all round fc occupied by numerous dotaohraouw

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Nov. 13, 1858, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_13111858/page/6/