i furrigu null Culauint.

FRANCE.—The Empress is now sufficiently recovered to take exercise in the open air. She left the Tuileries for St. Cloud, with the Emperor, on Monday, intending to stay there for some time.

The Duke of Genoa arrived at Paris on Sunday. Ile was received by the Emperor on Monday morning ; in the afternoon Louis Napoleon re- turned the call, with official etiquette ; Prince Napoleon and Prince Je- rome Napoleon also waited on the Duke of Genoa ; and iu the evening the Duke accompanied the Emperor to the opera. Lord and Lady Cowley gave a grand ball in celebration of Queen Vic- toria's birthday. Among the guests were the Princess Mathilde, Prince Lucien Bonaparte, and Marshal Narvacz.

M. de Montalembert, in the discussion of the budget of receipts before the Legislative Body, on the 20th, demanded the suppression of the sum derived from the sale of Neuilly and Monceaux, " belonging to the Orleans family." M. de Flavigny had previously supported the same demand. In the course of his speech, M. de Montalembert remarked that he could not think the Legislative Body was serious and permanent, considering its anomalous position. The President, M. Baroche, attempted to silence him : nothing must be said against the constitution. M. de Montalem- bert persisted ; energetically protesting against the decrees confiscating the Orleans property, which they were called on for the first time to sanc- tion. He must vote against the budget in order " not to participate in an odious confiscation "—a measure which even the Republicans and So- cialists in 1848 did not dare to adopt. Ultimately, as we mentioned in our last number, the whole budget was carried, by 233 to 5.

TURKEY. —We have at length some definite news from Constantinople. It is stated that the question of the Holy Places was satisfactorily ar- ranged on the 5th instaut ; and that, on learning this, Lord Stratford and M. de la Cour sent off to their respective Governments assurances that in all probability Prince Mensehikoff would not press for the irremoveability of the Patriarch of Constantinople or the protectorate of the Christian population. But if this statement is correct, the Ambassadors were.de- ceived by appearances ; for on the midnight of the same day, Prince Mensehikoff sent in his ultimatum to the Porte, by a simple " cavass." He demanded that the protectorate of the Greek Christians in Turkey be conceded to the Emperor of Russia ; and that the Russo-Greek Church should have accorded to it, specifically and by solemn treaty, all the rights and privileges, both in regard to the Holy l'laces and on other matters, that it had ever claimed. It would seem that Prince Menschilioff rested his demand on the vague terms of the treaty of Kainardji,—a treaty ob- tained from the Turks at the close of the last century, and on the equally vague confirmation of those terms by the treaty of Adrianople. These treaties gave Russia the privilege of interfering on behalf of a Greek chapel, erected in Constantinople under the stipulations of the former, in the event of the Greeks being ill-treated by the Turks. The second demand of Prince Mensehikoff was, that the Greek Patriarch at Constantinople should be irremoveable unless guilty of proved high treason or gross misconduct, and then only by the consent of the Czar. Hitherto the Patriarch has been removeable at the pleasure of the Porte ; and when Lord Ponsonby was Minister at Constantinople, he procured the removal of the Patriarch for fomenting sedition in the Ionian Islands. It is argued that if the Patriarch were immoveable ho would become the tool of Russia.

To this ultimatum, regardless of the fact that Valide, the Sultana Mo- ther, had but just breathed her last, Prince Menschikuff only gave four days for reply ; and the same night sent off despatches for Odessa. Next day, Lord Stratford sent off despatches in the Wasp to Admiral Dundas ; and on the 7th he met M. de la Cour, and both Ministers put themselves in communication with the Sultan. It is understood that they advised the Sultan to reject the Russian demands. The Turkish Minister held three meetings on the 8th, and determined to reject the ul- timatum. Meanwhile, Prince Mensehikoff had withdrawn to Buyukdiire ; refusing, it is said, to see Lord Stratford. Again on the 10th the Turkish Ministers held a Council, and invited Mensehikoff to meet them : he de- clined, but prolonged by three days the time previously named. He was then informed that the Sultan had already decided on his course, and that " no prolongation of time would modify the result." But, it appears, they did not send in the reply to the ultimatum until the 13th. Prince Mensehikoff immediately embarked on board the Bessarabia. A revolution in the Ministry has accompanied the change in foreign policy. Redschid Pasha has been appointed Grand Vizier, with the portfolio of Foreign Affairs ; and other appointments, inimical to Russia, have been made.

It is stated that M. de in Cour has ordered the French fleet from Sala- mis to the Dardanelles : but this is only a rumour.

[In an article contradicting a statement of the Times, to the effect that

" the union of the two great nations of Western Europe can no longer be relied on "—that " there are insuperable obstacles to common united action," and that it would be difficult to say that any two of the great

powers are prepared to act in concert—the Morning Post asserts, appa- rently on authority, that " these mischievous inventions are destitute of foundation " ; and it adds emphatically, " that the Cabinets of St. James's and the Tuileries, as well as their representatives at Constanti- nople, have acted, are acting, and will act, with the most cordial and

complete agreement."]

If we may believe the Univers, the article in the Noniteur last week, which stated that no important modifications had been made in the settle- ment of the Holy Places, negotiated by M. de Lavalette, was at variance with the facts ; and that alterations and concessions of importance to the Latins have been made to the Greeks with the assent of M. de la Cour. GIIMECE.—About a year ago, an American missionary named King was imprisoned by the Greek Government for preaching in public at Athens against the dogmas of the Greek religion. On the 13th instant, the United States frigate Cumberland, having on board the Consul Mr. Marsh, was at the Piraeus; and it was said that the business of Mr. Marsh was to enforce payment of 300,000 drachmas as damages for Mr. King.

It is stated that the majority of the Greek people are very much averse to the pretensions of Russia, and do not relish the idea of her protectorate.

Swirtzer.sxn.—The Count Karnieki, Austrian Minister at Berne, has been recalled. The causes for this step are variously described., One report imputes it to a diplomatic discourtesy on the part of the President of the Federal Council, who neglected to invite Count Karnicki to a din- ner that he gave to the Corps Diplomatique. But it would seem that the real cause is the impression on the part of Count Karnicki and his prin- cipals at Vienna, that further negotiation on the subject of the differences between Austria and Switzerland was useless. Count Karnicki had been requested to state in writing the reasons for his withdrawal. The latest accounts affirm that the Swiss Envoy at Vienna had been instructed to withdraw. The rupture, therefore, as far as diplomatic relations are con- cerned, is complete. •

GERMANY.—Great festivities and public gayeties have marked the meeting of the Emperor of Austria, the King of Prussia, and the King of

the Belgians, at Vienna. But it seems that much of the seeming popular

effervescence is " arranged." At the Burg Theatre, for instance, on the .19th, " care was taken that the audience should be select and well-dis- posed." After this, the extreme cordiality with which the entrance of

the King of Prussia was acclaimed ceases to be a wonder. King Leopold 'arrived late, and thus escaped the cheers. In the royal box, Prince :Charles of Prussia sat on the extreme left in front, next to him the Em- rperor, then the King of Prussia, the Archduchess Sophia, and on the ex- treme right King Leopold.

Besides theatrical entertainments, there has been a grand review, at which the Emperor was surrounded by above a hundred and fifty generals and staff-officers. There was also a " carrousel," where Red Cross Knights and Saracens figured in the tilting-yard, the Knights quinting at mock Saracen's heads, and the Saracens transfixing dummy Negroes. This barbaric display took place on the 21st, and was followed on the 22d by the Feast of Roses.

"The Prussian and Austrian Princes appeared in public wearing the uniforms of the regiments they command in each other's service. - :One result of the journey of King Leopold to Belgium is of obvious

• milaqtrifice. ' His son and heir, the Duke of Brabant, has sought and 'tile hand of the Archduchess Henrietta Maria, daughter of the 'Archduke Stephen. They were formally- betrothed on the 17th, and have since appeared in public together. The marriage will probably take place in the autumn.

The two Kings arrived at Dresden on Monday, and were cordially re- ceived. The Emperor of Austria has decorated the Duke of Brabant with the cordon of the order of St. Stephen.

The .&it, a Berlin Ministerial journal, states, that although the visits 'of the King of Prussia and King Leopold had no "political object," yet 411.63;_liere of "high political signification" : and the journalist proceeds interpret nterpret his own phrase to mean, that the revolution of February has loosened Belgium from its "unwholesome connexion" with France, and has caused it to "look once more to Germany." Letters from Vienna of the 17th give the particulars of another Austrian outrage _upon an English traveller. Mr. Sichel, of Manchester, was travelling from Turin to Milan. At the frontier his passport was ex- amined ; and then, to his surprise, he was ordered to remain where he was. The officer in command was called up at six in the morning, and arrived at the post in no amicable frame of mind ; he entered into con- versation with Mr. Sichel ; but, seeing him standing with his fingers be- tween the buttons of his waistcoat, the officer rudely knocked Mi. Sichel's hand out of its position, asking him whether he did not know how to be- have in the presence of an Imperial Royal Austrian officer? after a severe cross-examination, the particulars of which are not published, Mr. Sichel was sent on, under guard, to Milan ; there he was " stripped to his skin," in the presence of three soldiers; and although nothing was found to in- criminate him, he was actually sent to gaol, where he remained locked up for twenty-one days, and not allowed to communicate his story to any one. At length he obtained leave to write to his father, to the Consul-General at Venice, and to Lord Westmoreland. What has been the upshot, beyond the release of Mr. Sichel, we know not ; but it is understood that Lord Clarendon has written a spirited note to Count Buol on the subject. Mr. Sichel left Vienna on the 16th, for London. It is supposed that the word "Manchester" in his passport led to his detention.

ITALY.—The Pope arrived at the Porto d'Anzio on the 16th instant, from ;Rome. Shortly after his arrival, he walked to the church, and re- ceived the blessing of the Bishop. It is stated he was warmly cheered on his way to and fro. In the evening there was an illumination, and a balloon ascent

The Austrian delegate in the province of Brescia has decreed that the Countess Gerolima Eleonora Lecchi, who has unlawfully absented herself from her home, shall appear before him within six months, to justify her illegal absence.

INDIA AND CHINA.—The following telegraphic despatch was received

on Thursday, Triehte. "The news from Burmah, to the 13th April, is unfavourable, and more troops are wanted. There is no prospect of peace short of Ava. The Bur- mese Commissioners had refused to sign the treaty. - "The latest dates from China are to the 11th April. The American, Freiieh,'and English ships-of-war on the coast of China, have, on the urgent requisition of the Chinese authorities, consented to guard Nankin, Shanghai, and the mouths of the Great Canal, against the rebels." Some further insight into the character and aims of the great Chinese rebellion has been afforded us by the publication of the proclamations ema- nating from the rebel army ; the first, on account of its remarkable reli- gious allusions, we copy entire. The other two violently denounce the existing state of things under "the vicious and sottish monarch at the head of affairs." The following is the religious proclamation. • • -

" Yang, entitled the Eastern King, and General-in-chief, with Seaou, entitled Western King, also General-in-chief of rhae-ping, by Divine ap.-- pointment Emperor of Thdenkwo, the Celestial dynasty, unitedly issue this proclamation, to announce that they have received the commands of Heaven to slaughter the imps and save the people. According to the Old Testament, the Great God (Shang-te), our Heavenly Father, in six days created the heavens and earth, the land and sea, men and things. The Great God is a spiritual Father, a ghostly Father, omniscient, omnipotcpt, and omnipre- sent ; all nations under heaven are acquainted with His great power. In tracing up the records of bygone ages, we find that since the time of the erfaliontotthe world the Great God has frequently manifested His displea-

, and ow can it be that you people of the world are still ignorant Of it

The Great God in the first instance displayed His anger and sent down a great rain during forty days and forty nights, by which means the flood was produced. On a second occasion, the Great God manifested His displeasure, and came down to save Israel out of the land of Egypt On a third occasion, He displayed llis awful majesty, when the Saviour of the world, the Lord Jesus, became incarnate in the land of Judea, and suffered for the redemption of mankind., In biter ages He• has again manifested His indignation; and the Ting,7yew year (s.n:1837) the Great God sent a celestial messenger, who was commissioned by the Lord of Heaven; when-He ascended on high, to put tO death the fiendish- binds:: Again He has sent the Celestial King to take lead of the empire and save the people : from the Mow-shin to the Sinhae year (A. D. 1848-51) the Great God has compaesionated the calamities of the people, who have been entangledin the rnMhes of the Devil's net ; on the 3d moon of the latter year the 'exalted Lord and great Empethr appeared; and in' the 9th- moon, Jesus,- the Saviburof, the world,. manifested ilnu Selcexerting innumerable acts of power; and

slaightering a great number

of impish fiends in several pitched battles;' for how can impish -fiends expect to resist the Majesty of Heaven ? And how, we would ask, can the Great God fail to be displeased with men for worshiping corrupt spirits, and Performing corrupt actions, by which means they grievously offend against the commands of Heaven ? Why do not you inhabitants of the world awake ? Having been born in the present day, when you are permitted to witness the glory of God, how fortunate may you esteem yourselvedi•Hap- peninr upon such a time as this, when you experibithe the great tranquillity of the days of Heaven, it is time for. you to aviakemnd arouse.!.. These wee comply with the will of Heaven will be preserved; •and those_who_disobey the celestial dictates will be destroyed. At. the' present time this Tartar fiend, Hien-fung, originally a Manchow slave, is the perpetual enemy of our Chinese race : moreover, he has induced men to assume the fonn of fiends, to worship the corrupt, while they disobey the tree Spirit, and there- by rebel against the Great God ; on which account Heaven will not endure, and men are determined to destroy him. Alas ! you assemblage of valiant men, you do not seem to know that every tree has its roots, and every stream its fountain : while you appear willing to invert the order of. things, coveting the smallest advantage, you turn round and serve your foes, and, having been entangled in the machinations of the Evil One, you ungrate- fully rebel. against your true Lord. .You do not seem to remember that you are the virtuous scholars of the Middle. Kingdom, and honest subjects of the Celestial dynasty ; and thus you easily bend your steps in the road to ruin, without compassionating.youtown selves. , Mr:weever, -youyaliant, men are many of you adherents of the Triad Society, and have entered into a bloody compact that you will exert your united strength and. talents to exter- minate the Tartar dynasty. Who ever heard-Of:men joining in a solemn covenant, and then turning their backs-upon` their;foes ? :New,' through- out the different provinces there must be a variety of deterenned men, numbers of famous scholara;2 and of . heroes-net a few : we desire,- therefore, that you may seVerillrelevate" the lofty standard; and announce that you are deterinined not to- live- under the -same heaven with the Tartars, while you earn, for yourselves some merit in the service of our new King ; this is' what we;" his generals, most fervently desire. Our army, wishing to carry out the virtuous-feelings with which the Great God loves to foster human life, and receives men into Es compassionate embrace, has set forward on its march of benevolence em- bracing all in its charitable folds. At the same time we lead forward our generals and troops, carrying to the utmost our fidelity in recompensing our country, in which we cannot refrain from displaying the same spirit to the end.' country, our views are now communicated to you all. You ought. to know, that since Heaven has sent forth the tied Sovereign to rule over the people, it is yours to aid 'the Monarch in establishing his dominion. Although the devilish fiends should amount to Millions," and their artful- schemes to thonsands yet how could they withstand Heaven ? To kill without warn- ing would be agreeable to our feelings, and to sit still without saving the people is not what a benevolent person would do. A special procla- mation."

- " Hung, Captain-General of the Army," would appear to be a man of decided views. He says—. •• ' •- •

. " At the present moment our grand army is assembled like clouds . the province of Kwang-se has been settled, end..Ohangrsha.,(the.capital of Noo- nan) tranquilized; and, being now about to proceed towards the'region of Kwang-se, we deem it necessary to announce to the people that they need not be alarmed, while agriculturists; mechalfici; merchants, -and-traders, may each..peacefully pursue their occupations.. It is necessary, however,

that the rich i should have in readiness stores of provisions to aid in the sus- tenance of our troops : let each clearly report the amount of his contribu- tions to this object, and we will furnish him with receipts, as security that hereafter the money shall be all repaid. Should there be any bold and strong men or wise counsellors among you, let them with one heart and effort aid us in our great design ; and, when tranquillity is restored, we will have them promoted and rewarded according to their merit. All the officers of prefectures and districts who resist us shall be beheaded ; but those who Ire ready to comply with our requisitienumest '•forthwith:send in to. wi their seals of office, and then they may retire to their native villages': With regard to the rabble of wolfish policemen, we shall, as soon as we succeed, hang up their heads as a warning to all." • r " Yang-seu-ts'hing, especially appointed General of the Grand Army engaged in sweeping away the Tartars," is a man of like decision. The object of his proclamation seems to be the reassurance of the public mind

"As soon as a city has been captured, I have put to death the rapacious mandarins and corrupt magistrates:therein, but have not injured a single individual of thepeople ; so thatill of you may take care of your families and attend to your business without alarm 'and' tiepidatiiin:• I have already issued proclateationg W this effect, with which I presume you are acquainted. have heard, however, that throughout the villages there are numbers of lawless vagabonds, ivlao, previous to. the arrival of "our troops, take adfftn- tage of the disturbed state of the country to.defile men's wives..and-daughters and plunder or burn the property of_ honest people. I the General have al- ready apprehended some of these; and decapitated about a score of them: Now' because their localities'are somewhat removed from the provincial ca- pital (Gnan-hwuy), these persons" flatter themaelves that I the General am not aware of their proceedings, which are very much to be detested. I have therefore sent a great officer, mined Yuen' as a special messmager, with some hundreds of soldiers, to go through the .villages,-and,as: sooty wirhefirids any

i of these vagabonds, he is commissioned-forthWithitcdeeapitath them ; while the • honest inhabitants- have nothing more to do-than' to stick up the word. `Shun,' (` Obedient ') over their doors, and then they have nothing to- fear."

Addressing another class, he asks the scholars, of what use are the literary honours conferred by the Maiatchou robbers ?

"I and my followers are all subjects of the Great Chinese empire, and stu- dents of the books handed down by the great sages of *antiquity : how thin could we stoop to receive rank and emolument from these Mwan-e, Mantchoa barbarians. Do you, therefore, each one throw away the diplomas which yen have received, and deceive yourselves no longer with them. As soon as I have takeriNankin; I will consult about arrangements for the literary ex- aminations f and; `niter having weighed the merits of the respective candi- dates, I will the most worthy scholars, and settle the degrees of lite- rary-ri-tali; Which they are entitled. With regard to the temples and mo- nasteries which belong to the priests of Buddha and Taou, together with the property, possessed by the brothels and gambling-houses, it is'much better that it should be distributed among the poor people of the villages. • At pre: sent we are seizing the priests of Buddha and Taou throughout the country; and putting them to death; and we are inquiring into those who have been foremost in the building and: repair of the Buddhist temples, that we may bare them apprehended likewise. When I the General have led forward my troops to the destruction of the Afantehous, I will deliberate further about the examinations; in which everything shall be rearranged according to the original customs of the Chinese. • Should any disobey our injunctions, as soon as our grand army arrives we will not leave them a dog or a fowl re- maining."