15 JUNE 1956, Page 21

I(je Optttator

JUNE 18, 1831

THERE: was a very confident. rumour on Tues- day, that Prince LEOPOLD had accepted of the proffered crown of Belgium, non obstante the question of boundary. . . It is reported that the Deputies have stated to the Prince, that if he refuse, they will recommend to their authorities to clothe the Belgian troops in French uniforms, to hoist the tricolor, and to declare Belgium a department of France.