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CHE EVENING STAR AND DIAL. MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1862^i clearest manner sign, theLegisla-estion is fall of i Government, taken of occu-n the name of policy was inau-owever sincere in nly recede. Not it all might have raw a protection t step. The im-tcy still exerts all explained to any yes and observes auntry. On the ich seems, as lt would seem, a great Italian popular idea, is much valuable pie will not wait olitical changes ! d with Viscount it France intends I Italy for ever 1 be disposed to have already seen headed' by a man ver than Baron ras not able to re-vement and had ppnse something in, would France doing Austria’s liberty in the a popular in-y chance spark, mce deem it a sets of Home just ack performed a rsaw ? These are i to us, have not ill measure of im-Senate’s debate, after the fashion bee, as one which dng any account slikings, the feel-ds and the leaders y which no states-sain, and which we ' of the Emperor fjorne, March 1. ■day, attended by at-Colonel the Hon.March 2. wn Princess, Princ s Louise, and Prince nrippinghaiu Churchiting on her Majesty.n attendance on her turn Earl Granville gh, perhaps, it would able, for a member of attendance on the snt decision has been lave a better arrange-lal to take this duty cted with the custody nameB of the Earl of , and the Earl of 1 in relation to this th politicians of this vion of politics and from Parliament. —jah Duleep Singh •om Brighton, jady Westbury en-vening, at their man-rcellency the Italian ount and Viscountess ivorth. Lady William trey, M.P., and Lady ird, the Hon. Mr. and iefevre, Mr. Moncktonaess of Downsliire it Hillsborough, have taying at ClarendonM. de Laskir have 'ark.Dalkeith and Lord ft Dalkeith House for uke and Duchess oftylesford have left lall.rlinska, and M. and ie Brunswick Hotel,—On the 25th ult., Hanover-square, the nd son of the late, and ird, to the Lady Mary Earl and Countess of ly was performed by jord Bishop of; So dor com. The bride was ght bridesmaids—the Lcheson, Lady Katli-lore, the Hon. Eliza-jwys, and Miss Bence ns and friends of both led in the afternoon to residence of the bride-spend the honeymoon iples.eld on Saturday at First Lord of the t. The Ministers merston, the Lord ;he Duke of Argyll, 11, Sir G. Cornewall e Chancellor of the omerset, the Right in, the Right Hon. anley of Alderley, lliers.The total sum re-ind up to Saturday was cipal amounts received 1001. from the Earl of Larquis of Salisbury, ndonderry, 501, from K.G.B,, 501. from il. from Lord Clare-ard, 2'Ji. from Archi-om J. Milnes Gaskell, Hon. Lady Macdonald ; 1 M‘Arthur, 201. from e Right Hon. Edward erton, 251. from Lord wford, Colvin, and Co., tten, M.P.Fund. — The total House up to Saturday he relief of the sufferers t was 19,8001., of which lg last week. The Lord i. within the laat three thyr accident.TELEGRAMS THIS DAY.(reuter’s.)FRANCE.Paris, March 3.The Moniteur of to-day says “ Culpable intrigues having excited the students to manifestations based upon an odious invention, the Minister of Public Instruction Las informed the. Vice-Rector that the students or scholars who should take part in any riotous assemblage would be immediately expelled from the Academy of Paris, and deprived of their academic inscriptions.”The demands for the conversion of Four-and-a-Half per Cent. Rentes amounts to 97- millions of francs. The number of Obligations Tren-tennaires presented for conversion is 384,710.Paris, March 2.The Moniteur of to-day staCes that the Nantes journal, Esperance du Peuple, has received a first warning for containing a correspondence conceived in an inimical spirit, and making a manifest appeal to passions most hostile to the established order of things.In an article of the Constitutionnel of to-day,M. de Limayrac alludes to the coolness,—perhaps even sense of offence—felt by the Emperor towards the Chamber of Deputies.The writer continues :—“ This bad feeling is not attributable to the rejection of the bill for General Montauban’s pension, but to the misunderstanding which the skilful and perfidious enemies of our institutions attempt to envenom by false news and hateful calumnies.”The article concludes :—“ We are convinced that the report of the committee does not represent faithfully the true sentiments of the Chamber.”Paris, March 1st (Evening).In the sitting of the Senate to-day the debates on the address was continued.Cardinal Donnet objected to the expression referring to the resistance and immobility of the Holy Father. He defended the conduct of the Pontiff, who brought over to his side Heaven and the world by refusing to sanction every agreement which would subordinate right to violence. The speaker demanded that the paragraph should be sent back to the committoo for modification.Prince Napoleon maintained that it wa3 necessary to bring the Roman question, which was wearying public opinion, to a close. He demanded that the French troops should evacuate Rome, as in caBe of their not doing so the question could not advance. The Court of Rome never yields except when it fears. It has no expectation that the French army will restore to the Papal power the territory it has lost. Its hopes are placed upon a foreign army, and that after this has vanquished Italy, France will possibly step forward to give up its territory to the Pontifical power.The Prince read diplomatic documents going as far back as 16G9, proving that the temporal Government of the Pope had always been deplorable. The Court of Rome has repulsed all the counsels of the Emperor.The Prince then pointed out the moderation and sagacity displayed by the Italians in bringing about’ tho unity of Italy, and maintained that that unity is impossible without Rome for its capital. He described the position of the French soldiers at Rome, who, he said, were obliged to defend a Government hostile to the Emperor. The Prince demanded the evacuation of Rome, with guarantees for the complete financial and spiritual independence of the Holy Father.M. Billault, in reply to a question of M. de Boissy, said that he would more fully explain the policy of the Government at some other period ; at present he would confine himself to observing that its policy had nothing in common with that which had just been developed in regard to the object immediately indicated.The discussion was adjourned until Monday.THE AFFAIR OF VILLE-LA-GRANDE.Berne, March 2. The French Government has demanded that Switzerland should pay two-thirds of the costs of the affair of Ville-la-Grande, one-third of the expenses being defrayed by France.The Swiss Government has replied that it is willing *o pay an indemnity of 4,000f. to the wounded French, leaving to France the cost of the demolition of the house of M. Chaffat’ amounting to 400f.The Swiss Government adds that the question of right remains for the decision of public opinion.ITALY.Turin, March 1 (Evening).It is asserted that the Ministry has tendered its resignation, but that the King has not yet accepted it.The Constitnzione of to-day believes that the journey of the King to Naples has been post-Turin, March 2.The Opinione confirms the resignation of the Ricasoli Ministry.Sigror Ratazzi has been charged with the formation of a new Administration.It is possible that the Cabinet may be merely modified.Naples, Feb. 28 (Evening).A bomb exploded here this evening near the St. Carlo Theatre, without, however, causing any damage.A patriotic demonstration was immediately made by the indignant population.The people traversed the Via di Toledo with shouts of “ Evviva Italia,” and “ Evviva Gari-' baldi.”The person suspected of the offence has been arrested.Rome, Feb. 28.An imposing demonstration took place on Thursday at the Carnival. The Corso was empty, but the Forum, the Colosseum, and the Botanical Garden were filled with people and carriages.The police were obliged to remain inactive.Rome, March 1.General Goyon yesterday ordered French troops to occupy the Corso, in order to prevent disorder.Signor Venanzi, member of the Italian National Committee, has been arrested.A domiciliary visit took place afterwards; which led to the discovery of important papers.Rome is tranquil.Turin, March 2 (Evening)-Garibaldi has arrived at Genoa.The Committee of the Provedimanto Societyare preparing to celebrate his arrival with banquet.; ITALY AND SWITZERLAND.Berne, March 1.The Italian Government' openly accuses the Government of the Canton of Ticino of mal-ad-ministration of the confiscated episcopal benefices.It demands the annulment of the confiscation and the restitution of the acquired rights.The Government further requires compensa-ion to be made for the mal-administration, and finally threatens to retaliate by suppressing the Helvetic College in connexion with the College of Borromeo.PRUSSIA.Berlin, March 1.In to-day’s sitting of the Committee of the Chamber of Representatives, the proposal of Herr von Carlowitz for the recognition of the Kingdom of Italy was agreed to with only one dissentient.The Ministry announced to the committee that it must decline to take part in the discus sion, as the proposition tended to exercise an influence upon pending questions of European policy.HUNGARY.Pesth, March 1.M. Virgil Szilaggi, barrister, and formerly a member of the Hungarian Diet, has been arrested.circular has been issued by the Governor-General of Hungary, stating that the Provi-sorium will be maintained until the Diet shall have arrived at a solution of the pending constitutional questions.GREECE.Constantinople, Feb. 28.The movement in the province of Tripolitza has been completely subdued.Tranquillity exists throughout the Peloponnesus.The insurgents before Nauplia have been repulsed with loss.THE PRINCE OF WALES.Alexandria, March 1.The Prince of Wales has arrived here.His Royal Highness left immediately for Cairo, the Nile, and Upper Egypt.The Prince will remain in Egypt about a month.DEATH OF THE PRINCESS MARIA OF SAXONY.Dresden, March 2.The Princess Maria Tidonie, daughter of the King of Saxony, died at half-past seven last night of typhus. She was born 16th August) 1834.CHOLERA IN THE MAURITIUS.Paris, March 1.According to advices published by the- Paris papers, cholera is raging in the Mauritius.THE SUMTER.Madrid, March 1.News from Tangiers states that the lieutenant of the Sumter has been released.Federal ships are watching the Sumter, which still remains stationary ‘at Gibraltar.FRANCE.(from our own correspondent.)Paris, March 2.The. paragraph on Italy has been discussed in the Senate with more ability than those preceding it. Cardinal Donnet and M. de la Gueronniere virtually took the same course, with this exception, that the latter was of opinion that it is best to leave to time the solution of the difficulties around the temporal power, and till time does so prolong the statu quo. The talented viscount showed himself in a very conciliatory mood on this subject, and, as Prince Napoleon remarked, was indulgent to every one connected with it, and wove into the same garland of rhetoric Count Cavour, the Pope, the Emperor, Victor Emmanuel, and Cardinal Antonelli. When it was Prince Napoleon’s turn to speak he gave utterance rather to the wishes of France than the immediate determination of the Emperor’s Government; and although he doubtless re-echoed what has passed in many a private conference at the Tuileries, and many a discussion at the council board re-echoed still more strongly the sentiments of the entire people, his bearing throughout the debate was very self-collected, and even his expressions were more tellingly strong than on any previous occasion, because his energy was not spent in any ebullition of angry feeling. No serious attempt was made to interrupt him, and one present during the debate saystliat whenever he said anything that was at all likely to raise a storm on the Ultramontane side of the Chamber, he, with a slightly malicious smile, so qualified it as to make it still more severe, but far less open to criticism. This recently discovered orator may be said to have spoken u Vimproviste on this occasion. But his notebook was quite voluminous, and as you will have known this evening contained extracts from the despatches of several French Ambassadors at Rome descriptive of the incurable corruption of the Pontifical Government, and predicting the ultimate dissolution of the temporal and spiritual authority. Dukes, counts, cardinals, revolutionary, imperial, and royalist Ministers, all alike, during a space extending over one hundred and fifteen years, bore witness to the monstrosity of the system which is yet kept alive by French bayonets. 'Cardinal Bemis spoke of it in terms that Prince Napoleon said he would not dare employ, when discussing, in his despatches, the same subject; and uncovered rather with disgust than sorrow the filthiness of the skirts of those who ruled in his day the City of the Seven Hills—a thing greatly to be wondered at when it is remembered that he was fresh from a capital in which Madame de Pompadour reigned supreme. The object of the speaker was very obvious. ‘ He wished, by diplomatic documents, from the time of Louis XI\. to the present day, to prove that the spirit of the temporal Papacy has been the same, and will continue to be such, so long as circumstances do not force it to be something else ; and argued from them that to prolong the occupation of Rome is only to prolong a state of irritation, to indirectly aid the designs of Austria, and not only prolong indefinitely the evils of which so many French ambassadors have complained, but bring them to a greater height than they hitherto have attained. , ,The passage in Prince Napoleon s speech that embraced the aspirations of the Italian patriots as expressed by Count Rossi, and alluded to the first germ of unity upon winch Napoleon dreamt and speculated wnen a prisoner in th* Isle of Elba, is singularly interestingas showing the divining spirit of the Great Emperor, and the genius by which he saw in a glance the true destiny of Italy as well as the wonderful capacity of adapting himself to circumstances, by doing which he turned the tide of European events, made himself the military leader in France, and was ready as well as capable of becoming the founder of a monarchy on a pre-eminently peaceful policy—a policy which the equally bold, pliant, and discriminating genius of Cavour enabled him to carry out to the letter nearly half a century later.This morning all the Ministers were for some time in attendance at' the Tuileries for the purpose, it is supposed, of concerting the answer they will make to the speech of Prince Napoleon, and the questions of the Marquis de Boissy. Yesterday morning a council was also held. There is not a doubt but that it chiefly debated the recent defeat of the Emperor in the Corps Legislatif. This matter has caused what I may, without a particle of exaggeration, term an intense state of excitement here. The attitude of the Corps Legislatif is more determined than it was hitherto supposed to be capable of ; and the Government is certain of being again defeated should it not take advantage of the opportunity the commission left, it of retiring without humiliation, by declaring that the majorat implied in the project of the dotation was illegal. The commission, I learn from a source in which I have every reason to place implicit reliance, first discussed the measure granting a sum of 2,000,000f. to be given in out-door relief to the distressed operatives for the purpose of showing that it was not in the heat of their first resolution they condemned the pension demanded for General Montauban, and passed it to convince the public that it was from no niggardly spirit theyrejected the other. When the president of the commission real the de cision that was adopted to the assembled Chamber, what is here called a “ movement” indicative of the most unqualified approbation, was evident to all there.A very curious anecdote circulates throughout Paris, which has had no small effect in making a great many of the deputies vote against the Emperor, but whether they have or have riot reason for believing it is not in my power to determine. If true it bears .some analogy to a great turning point in French history, a bracelet, or rather two bracelets, being the cause from which it sprung. The story goes that the English correspondents who said that the French looted for some time previous to the arrival of our soldiers the imperial palace at Pekin, were correct in their assertions ; and that General Montauban filled his pockets from the caskets of the Chinese empresses. Amongst the most precious of the spoils appropriated to his private use, were the two necklaces, pne of which was made of a very rare kind of dark grey pearl, and the other of diamonds, emeralds, and gigantic rubies. On the return to Paris of the victor of Palikao, he, not very well understanding the value of jewellery, made a. present of the pearl necklace to the Empress, who, not liking the setting, sent it to her jeweller to be: broken up, and also desired him to let her knowj its value in money. The jeweller is saidi to have supposed that money was scarce at the Tuileries, as it was during the financial crisis1 that he received the message, and offered for the precious ornament l,800,000f. Notwithstanding his reputation for coarse rudeness that makes him so disliked in Paris, Montauban meanwhile gave a further proof of his devotion to the ladies, and proceeded to the hotel of the-newly-arrived Duke of Malakoff, to whose wife he offered the other necklace, which rumour says is still more valuable than the one made of grey pearls. The duchess, who understood the value of such things better than the would-be donor, said she could not accept it till she showed it to the duke ; who, when he saw it, went straight to the Tuileries and displayed it there, at the same time demanding what be was to do. The Emperor is reported to have said, “Since the Empress has accepted another nearly as valuable, I don’t why the duchess should, not do likewise,” and the duke accordingly put it in his pocket. Some conversation then took place as to the enormous value of the gems, which was duly repeated to their former possessor, who was by all accounts on the verge of desperation at having thus so simply let a fortune slip through his fingers. A benevolent busybody is generally supposed to have in turn told at the Tuileries all about the intense anguish from which the general suffered, to ,the great amusement of the Emperor, who, to indemnify him for his lost property, proposed the dotation that has got him into the false position in which he now is. This anecdote is im-j -’ritly believed by ^several deputies who express themselves as being deeply insulted at being made the means by which “Madame Malakoff’s necklace should be paid for.” On the other hand, I have been assured by some who have many opportunities of being well informed that there may be a little foundation in this piece of Paris gossip, but not sufficient to justify all that has been1 said on the subject. Count Palikao is personally very unpopular in France, and his family has been long regarded as being mere creatures of the Emperor. The appointment of Cousin Montauban, one of hi3 near relations, to some office here was a few years ago not very favourably received, he being considered nothing more than a superannuated dandy, whose only claim to preferment was for having taken part in some of the unsuccessful projects of the Emperor when in exile.Altogether this affair, which threatens to produce serious consequences, proceeds from a general dislikato new titles, a growing conviction that there is nothing more to be gained by military expeditions, an unfounded idea that Montauban is treated like a favourite, as well as an idea that the treasury is not sufficiently wealthy to give him the dotation which the Emperor demands.ITALY.iVROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)Turin, Feb. 26.LoDg ago I told you of the cabal concocted in the dark against the Ricasoli Cabinet by the Piedmontese party proper, and by those who still uphold the “hegemony” of this province. Yesterday the cabal came out. Already, for five or six days back, some leaders of the smaller sections of the Right had been holding meetings in the house of the Deputy Torelli, and had arranged a, cabinet whose slightest defect was to be ndicu-lous, for it was to be composed of used-up politicians like Minghetti and Farini. It was concerted that the Ministry should be attacked upon some political question, and that a vote of non-confidence should be elicited. In yesterday s sitting the plan thus concocted was put into action. The instrument was M. Boggio, one of the most fantastic beings in the Chamber. He demanded of Baron Ricasoli what measures he intended to take against the Councils or Committees of Prevision which are spreading all over the country, multiplying themselves m all the large cities, alarming timorous politicians within and diplomatists without.Baron Ricasoli had been forewarned for many days that such a debate Was to be raised, and that it had a preconcerted object. When, then, M. Boggio ^demanded that a day should be fixed to answer the questions of which he was giving notice, Baron Ricasoli stated that he preferred to give the answer at once, as it was a subject on which the Government could reply categorically to any demands, inasmuch as it had closely watched and followed the movement of the committees referred to. The Chamber was quite content to have the matter disposed of at once. M. Boggio, somewhat put out by the turn of affairs, precisely set forth his demands. Baron Ricasoli, in a speech at once able in style and elevated in spirit, made answer in almost thesar' tone as he had replied to M. Benedetti,regard to theinanifestations against the Government of Rome. He Btated that the right of association was sanctioned by the statute, and had never ceased to exist; .that the Committees of Prevision were formed by virtue of that right, that they had never abused it ; that they had rendered brilliant services to the nation, and were rendering service still by keeping alive the national spirit, and preparing, so far as iridi-vidual initiative could, the means to realise the accomplishment of Italian unity ; finally, that the Government never failed to watch over those committees, and, while sure of their present spirit, was equally sure of its power to suppress them if they were to adopt any course contrary to law and public feeling. In plaiu words Ricasoli assured the existence of the committees, and covered them with his protection and responsibility.Ricasoli was very successful in his reply. His speech, which will probably give no great satisfaction to M. Benedetti, was much applauded by the Left, and in some passages by the Right as well. After he had ceased there was a general silence. At last, M. Lanza, leader of (he Right, spoke, in reality for the purpose of -hiding, if possible, the defeat of his party. Three or four of the pure Piedmontese party followed, in order to explain their vote. The order of the day, proposed by Lanza himself, and expressing a sort of vote of confidence, was passed unanimously. Ratazzi’s party could not possibly be aided by friends more mal-adroit.Opinions are, however, divided as to the value of yesterday’s vote. Some regard it as'a triumph for the Cabinet—others will have it that the situation and the dangers- remain unaltered. The Ministers themselves are not quite agreed upon the point. M. Paruzzi, Minister of Public Works, told me that the result by no means satisfied him ; that he had urged upon Baron Ricasoli before the vote' the importance of giving the question a distinct political significance ; that he believed it indispensable to have such a vote of the majority as would-not have the slightest equivocal appearance ; that the Cabinet would have done well to. provoke siich a vote itself, and probably would yet have to do so, in order to escape from cabals and to ascertain definitively whether, it has or has not the confidence of the country.We hear rumours that the brigandage in the Neapolitan provinces is being reorganised, and is already active in the Basilicata. Umbria, too, is menaced.PRUSSIA.Le Nord publishes the following :—At Berlin political matters are beginning to look very serious. The attitude of the Chamber of Deputies in questions of foreign policy tends to exercise a pressure upon . the Government, which thelatter wishes to cast off. Thus the r---the Chamber having, with the- exception of . vote, unanimously adopted the proposition relative to. the recognition of the kingdom of Italy, Councillor Hebke, in the name of the Minister of Foreign .Affairs, declined to take part in the deliberations, “ because the Government could not consent to subject its foreign poliey to the influence of Parliament.”The German question has also given rise to very serious complications;AUSTRIA.A letter from Vienna mentions that a deputation of the Municipal Council of that city waited on the Emperor on the occasion of the anniversary of the 26 th February, to express the gratitude of the city for the Constitution granted,to the people of Austria. His Majesty replied as follows :—I receive with sincere satisfaction the address which.' you have just presented, .TheMoyal sentiments for my bouse and myself which you express, and the gratitude which you manifest for the constitution that I have granted are guarantees that you appreciate its-value. In t.he same manner,- as my intentions tend always to pro- ■ mote the happiness of my people, I expect that the representatives of my capital will endeavour .to act with the view of advancing the prosperity of their fellow-citizens. I am glad to be able to express my particular gratitude for the zeal and devotedness which you have shown in the calamity that has recently fallen on the city of Vienna.A letter from Trieste states that the Archduke Charles Louis visited three days back, with the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, the maritiine establishments of the gulf and the dockyard of Muggio, where the frigate Novare is approaching termination. The equipment of the line--of-battle ship Emperor is also progressing with activity. _THE BRAZIL MAIL.(reuter’s telegrams.)Lisbon, March 1.The Royal mail steamship Oneida has arrived here, and will leave for Southampton at two p.m. to-morrow.Rio Janeiro, Feb. 8.Exchange on London, 25|- to 25$. Coffee, goodj first, 6,800 reis. Shipments since the departure of the last mail, 68,000 bags, including 21,600 for the Channel; stock, 270)000. Freightsrfor the Channel, 55s. to 61s.At Bahia exchange on London was quoted 26. Sugar, 2,600 reis ; brown, 2,100 reis.Exchange on London at Pernambuco, 25$. Sugar, 3,100 to 3,800 reis ; brown, 2,050 reis. Cotton, 11,500 reis.The Messageries Imperiales steamer Bearn arrived at Pernambuco on the 11th ult. at seven p.m.Lisbon, March 1.The Royal Mail steamer Oneida, which arrive here this morning from the Brazils, -left for Southampton at 2 p.m. with 40 passengers, 53,6011. in specie, 2,527 bags of coffee, 17 packagesofsundri.es, and 50 packages (measuring 15 tons) for the Exhibition.Buenos Ayres, Jan. 26.Exchange, 65s. ; ounces, $399. U. S. ox hides, 47£. Wool, 80 to 85. Tallow, 17$.Business dull. Politics favourable.Monte Video, Jan. 29.Exchange, 40|d. ; U S. ox hides. 68. Wool, $5. Tallow, 21$.THE TRANSPORT MAURITIUS.(reuter’s telegram.)Plymouth, March 2.The screw transport Mauritius put in her# this afternoon to coal. She left Halifax February 14th. The Mauritius has lost jibboom, foreyard, and four boats.The transport Adriatic was still frozen up.Mr. Richard Gouch, of the Norfolk Circuit, has been appointed a Judge of the High Court about to be established at Bombay.Threatening an Actress.—On Saturday evening (says the Era) the performances at the Lyceum were suspended for a few minutes by Miss Lydia Thompson, the favourite actress and dancer at this establishment, going off into strong hysterics under the influence evidently of painful emotions, soon after she had made her entrance as the heroine of the extravaganza. Mr Soencer came forward, and soliciting the indulgence of the audience for a short time, explained the cause of the interruption. It would seem that the same morning a letter had been received by the young lady at the theatre, stating that in the course of the evening a T.jVtol would be fired, at her, and that she was to be [re-jared for the immediate termination of her career on
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