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      on Tuesday , and , after examination , was committed tg SB It is expected that the Tariff Congress at V ienna will adopt the Ministerial proposals , with very few alterations . The idea of a general Customs' Union for Central Europe is given up ; and , therefore , Austria maypursue its system of protection without hesitation . The Governinent promises to suppress smuggling , by treating it in future , not as a misdemeanour , but as a crime . The Austrian government has addressed a remonstrance to the Greek Cabinet on the subject of the welcome given to the Italian refugees in Greece , and of the conduct of those individuals . Several of the clubs at which they assembled have been closed in consequence .

      The Burg Theatre at Vienna lately proposed prizes for the two best comedies . The first prize of 200 ducats was Liven to the celebrared Bauernfeld for a play entitled 44 Peremptory Order . " The second prize of 100 dicats is to be adjudged by the public in the following way 2-The two comelies , " The Prize Play , " by Mautner and « The Love Letter , " by Benedix , will be performed during six months , and the author whose piece attracts the fullest houses will have the reward . The Common Council of Vienna has asked permission to make its sittings public , and erect galleries for 8 tI A § fnn * f : ation from Pesth . intending to present the

      freedoni of the city to Prince Paskiewitch , has been stopped at Vienna and sent home again , on account of informalities . Orders are given that no similar deputations are to be allowed to start without permission from the Government . It is hinted that members of the magistracy got up these ceremonies in order to travel and spend money at the cost of the corporation . A trial took place in Berlin last week , which has excited a good deal of interest among the people of that city . The wife of a rich dyer , a Mme . Fischer , a celebrated beauty , was on bad terms with her husband ; they had applied for a divorce , and were living in separate

      rooms of the suite of apartments that constituted their dwelling ; the husband lived in the front rooms , and the wife in the back rooms of the same lodging . In the husband ' s absence the wife took out of his desk a hundred louis-d ' , not being content with the supply of money made her by him . For this act of helping herself the court has condemned her to nine months' hard labour in a house of correction . The sentence seems very harsh , since a wife , still under the same roof with her husband , and not yet divorced , may well retain notions of community of property , which must very much excuse liberties taken on her part with regard to her husband s

      purse . One of the chief places of amusement in Berlin , the large establishment known as Kroll ' s , was totally destroyed by fire last Saturday . Of the large building , which , with its extensive facade and square towers , was the ornament of the Thier Garten , nothing remains standing but the bare walls . The three splendid saloons , when thrown into one for balls aud masquerades , formed one of the longest galleries in Europe . The decorations of the Christmas Anstellung had not been removed , and in the centre saloon the great panorama of the Mississippi had been for some days exhibited . A concert was to have been given there in the evening , but at mid-day , from some cause not yet clearly ascertained , a fire broke out among the decorations and tapestries of the interior , and in a few minutes the whole of the fabric was in

      flames . A private letter from Venice states that the Duke or Bordeaux is lying in a dangerous state , without the slightest hope of recovery . This rumour has excited great consternation and grief among the Legitimists ; and it is thought that in the event of the Duke ' s death the Legitimists and the Orleanists would unite in supporting the claims of the Count de Paris to the throne . Count Zichy , former Governor of Venice , who had been condemned to rigid imprisonment , has been pardoned by the Emperor of Austria . 23 rd ultimo the

      The Oascrvatore Romano of the , gives following account of a recent conversion of a Puseyite , an English lady , to the Romish faith : — " We rejoice to announce , that lately here in Rome , touched by Divine Grace , Mrs . Henrietta Bagshaw , of the county of Stafford , in England , has abandoned the sect of the Puseyites , and entered the bosom of the Catholic Church . After having been instructed by the Reverend Father Martin Crane , Prior of the Irish Augustinea of St . Maria in Posterula , she made her abjuration in his hands on the 11 th of January current ( he being authorized to receive it by the superior ecclesiastics ) , and was conditionally baptized . On the following day her fervent religious aspirations were fully crowned by the reception of the creflimal sacrament and admission to the holy communion . Those who were present at the pioua function were highly edified by it . " .

      . _ .... Some time since a Spaniard , named Dias Martinez , challenged General Narvaez to mortal combat . Ihc General referred the matter to the Tribunals , and Martinez waH sentenced to banishment for a period of eighteen months from Madrid , and to keep at a certain distance from any spot where Narvaez might happen to be residing . Martinez Boon after quitted Spain , and <; iime to PuriH . On hearing of Nurvaez' arrival at Bayonne , he quitted Paris secretly , in company with ( ienerul Armero , and proceeded to Bayonne , determined had left

      to car his persecutor to uccouiic . Scarcely they when a telegraphic despatch communicated the facts to the Sub-Prefect of Bayonne , and instructions were given time the travellers should be prevented from putting their design in execution , otherwise they were treated with all due respect . On their arrival at Bayonne they were Bent , for by the Sub-Prefect , who interrogated them an to their intentions . Having avowed the object they had in leaving l ' nriH , namely to challenge Nurvnez to mortal combat , they were ordered to set out lor Puns instantly , under pain of imprisonment . A letter from St . J ' oteraburur states that above 10 , 000

      Russians , belonging to the richest families in Russia , have already applied to the Emperor for his authority to pass a few months in London during the Grand Exhibition . The Nepaulese Ambassador has arrived at Calcutta , and great preparations for his honourable reception have been made by his own Government , who have despatched a large body of troops to their frontier to welcome him . There have been some disturbances in Assam , occasioned by the Nagas , a hill tribe on the Burmese frontier . About 500 regular troops and the head-quarters of the Assam Light Infantry are at present engaged in operations against them . The object of the expedition is the destruction of the strongholds which these tribes use as the base of their predatory operations . General Whish

      is going on a tour of inspection to Assam , to ascertain whether any reinforcements will be required for the purpose of putting them down . An expedition in search of Dr . Leichart , the Australasian traveller , from whom no account has been received for an unusually long period , was in December last preparing to staTt from Singapore , intending to explore the coast of New Holland , beyond Van Diemen ' sLand . A cheap inland postage bill has passed the American House of Representatives , and will probably pass the Senate ; letters to all parts of the States , under half an ounce , to be only three cents , and three cents additional for every additional half-ounce , or fraction of half an ounce . One section of the bill provides for the coinage of strongly alloyed silver coins , worth three cents each , for the convenience of the peopie in post-office transactions .

      A New York journal says : — " It is estimated that between 20 , 000 , 000 and 30 , 000 , 000 dollars have been carried away in the baggage and pockets of passengers . It would not be far out of the way to estimate the amount of gold carried away from California from June , 1848—when the discovery was made—to September , 1849 , at 40 , 000 , 000 dollars . It therefore appears , by these statements , that about 70 , 000 , 000 dollars in gold have been exported from California from June , 1848 , to December , 13 , 1850—a period of two years and six months . " The last accounts fr Rio speak of the arbitrary arrest with violence of a French milliner by the authorities which had caused great excitement amongst the French residents , and had been taken up by the French Legation , but the result was not known .

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      Monday was the last day in which public admission could be obtained to see the Crystal Palace . Invitations for the members of both Houses were issued , available for Thursday ; after which no person , under any circumstances whatever , will be admitted by the Executive Committee , besides those employed in arranging the goods , until the 1 st of May . A design for a glass covering to the Royal Exchange has been submitted by Mr . Paxton to the Gresham Committee . It resembles in some degree the roof of the transept at the Exposition , and seems calculated to add considerably to the appearance of the building . Full ventilation is provided for , and its construction , it is assertedwould render the temperature of the area

      be-, neath more agreeable , not only in winter , but also in summer . The expense would be comparatively trifling . The whole of the houses on the south side of Cannonatreet , extending from Lawrence Pountney-hill to St . Martin ' s-lane , including those in Pewterer ' s building , a large portion of the East London union , and the property contiguous , have been taken down for the widening of the east of Cannon-street , in order to open the thorough ^ fare from King William-street to the south side of St . Paul ' s-churchyard , for which purpose the corporation have voted £ 200 , 000 . The removal of the above houses completes the widening of Cannon-street , and the formation of this great thoroughfare from London-Bridge to Queen-streetCheapside , being half the entire length .

      , The resignation of Alderman Gibbs has caused a vacancy for the ward of Walbrook . Four candidates started , but two having withdrawn , a gentlemen in the Tory interest , and Mr . Robert Le Blond , well known in liberal circles , arc the remaining candidates . Mr . Le Blond being a member of South place Chapel , attempts have been industriously made to prejudice his election on account of his religious opinions . We thought this disreputable practice had been abandoned in the best political quarters . Surely it will not succeed in the City , which has ho independently declared that even Jewish sentiments shall no longer be a political

      disqualification ? The ceremony of searching the vaults beneath the Houses of Parliament , customary since the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot , took place on Monday . The ceremony is now shorn of much of its official character , the procession consisting merely of the under officers of the Sergeant-at-Arms and the police on duty at the Parliament-house . Windsor election in fixed for Monday next . Mr . Ilatchell , her Majesty ' s Attorney-General for Ireland is the only candidate . The election for Bedfordshire will take place on Monday , the 17 th instant , at half-past ten . It is not at all probable that uuy opposition will be offered so that Colonel Gilpin will have an easy election . Claunaeu

      The Manchester Guardian , in speaking of the invention for adapting flax to cotton muchinery , any ** : — 44 have seen a sample of yarn , spun by Mchhih . Bright and Brothers , of Rochdale , which seems to us much more promising than any previously produced from mixed flax and cotton . It is mule yarn , apparently about iio . 1 ( 5 ; und is stated to be produced from four partH ( lax and one part cotton . It is good , strung , useful yarn—ttomewhut rough and uneven ; but if it can bo produced , uh stated to us , ut ' 2 d . per lb . under the price of cotton yarn , it is likely to come into extennive use . Of course , we cannot Bay how fur cloth made from it could be dyed of uniform colour ; that must be determined by experiment . I'he experiment of dyeing the cloth made of M .

      Cluussen s prepared flax mixed with ootton has been entirely successful , and the colour produced is as clear and uniform as in articles made of cotton alone . Some specimens of woollen cloth with one-third flax have also been exhibited , which are said to answer the most sanguine expectations . „ _ ., . , . . Mr . Thomas Graham , Professor , of Chemistry at University College ; Dr . Miller , Professor of Chemistry at King ' s College ; and Dr . Hoffman , Professor of the Agricultural College of Chemistry , have been appointed commissioners to inquire into the qualities of the several waters now in use in the metropolis , and also the supplies proposed for the future ., . , ,, A temperance demonstration , one of a series to be held this year , took place in Exeter-hall , on Monday , Mr . J . S . Buckingham , who occupied the chair , stated that a conference was about to be held at Leicester to organize a

      grand conference of all nations on the temperance question during the forthcoming Exhibition . The meeting was addressed by the Reverend Thomas Spencer , the Reverend William Forster , the Reverend Newman Hall , and the Reverend G . W . M'Cree .

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      The Thames presented an unusual appearance on Saturday afternoon , in consequence of the tide which rose to a considerable height , flooding many of the warehouses in Vauxhall , Lambeth , &c , causing much damage to property stowed away in the cellars and other lowlying places on either side of the river . The family of Mr . White , of the Temple Divan , St . Clement ' s-churchyard , very narrowly escaped suffocation from fire , on Wednesday morning . They slept on the

      third floor , over the billiard-room , and at seven o ' clock were aroused by a strong smell of smoke . All escaped to the roof , except Mrs . White , whose weight broke down a table , on which she was standing . Robinson , who was present with a Royal Society fire-escape , ascended his ladder , entered the attic , and , taking Mrs . White in his arms , brought her down without injury . The fire was extinguished in about an hour , but not until the billiard and other rooms , with the whole of their contents , had been destroyed . mind of David Wil

      An inquiry as to the state of Mr . - son , a retired merchant of the city , was opened before Mr . Barlow , one of the Masters in Lunacy , at the Sheriff ' s-office , Red Lion-square , on Monday . Mr . Wilson had amassed a considerable fortune , and retired from business several years since . Two years ago his wife died , and ever since her death he had been unsettled in his habits , wandering about from place to place . In December last he was residing at Brighton , when his friends thought it necessary to have him placed under the care of an attendant , he having talked in an extraordinary manner about marrying a second time , and upon other subjects , and having on one occasion , after he had retired , suddenly reappeared in his night-shirt in the room where his friends , including some ladies , were assembled . Dr . Winslow said he was labouring under an organic

      disease of the brain , a result of which was general paralysis , and that there was not the slightest hope of his restoration to reason , being now decidedly insane . The lunatic , a stout , fine-looking man , about fifty years of age , on being questioned by the commissioners gave extremely incoherent answers . Amongst other things , of an equally ridiculous nature , he said he had a second wife , who was a little princess ; that he had dined with the little queen and Prince Philip ; that he went to Paris and back in an hour and a half , and sold three little pictures for £ 42 , 000 ; that he was going to California to convert gold into dollars ; that he was going to travel to Jerusalem , Syria , and Rome—to the latter place to kiss the Pope ' s toe ; and that he was about to be married to a rich heiress in Yorkshire . The verdict of the jury was that he had been insane since the 10 th of December last .

      Major-General Fearon , who has lately resided with his daughter , Lady Palmer , at Much Hadham , committed suicide by shooting himself , on Sunday week . He had been for some time past unwell , and in a desponding state of mind . He was missed at luncheon , and on search being instituted , the body was found in an outhouse , at no great distance from the dwelling of his daughter , by one of the servants . James Bayley , aged thirty-three , went to Sydney as a chief mate on board the Anna , eighteen months ago . Upon reaching Sydney he and the crew deserted the sud

      brig und made off to California , in the hope of being - denly enriched . At California they worked incessantly , and in a short time amassed a large quantity of gold dust . He then left the diggings " to spend his treasure in drink , but while so indulging himself , cholera cut down all his messmates , which so terrified him that he returned as quickly as possible to London , b r inging with him 4000 dollars in gold , which he sold in Cornhill , and then pursued a course of dissipation until he had spent all his money with the exception of £ 30 . On Wednesday week ho was attacked with apoplexy , and died in a few hours .

      A disgraceful scene took place in Revesby Church , in Lincolnshire , last Sunday . In consequence of a misunderstanding between Mr . Bunks Stanhope , lord of the manor , and the Reverend Mr . Veitch , the latter has been superseded in his curacy by a Mr . Bownn . Mr . Veitch , who disputes the right of Mr . Bunks Stanhope to make this appointment , made his appearance at the chapel door last Sunday , some time before the hour of service , but wub refused admittance by a guard which had been placed at the door . When the bolls rung , with the rest of the

      however , he entered along congregation , and proceeded towards the reading-desk . That und the pulpit were guarded , us was iiIho the communion-table . Mr . Veitch took his place on the steps of the altar ; and when the bells had ceased ringing , he commenced the service . At the same time Mr . Bowan began to read the service from the reading-desk , and each was reading at the same time . One of the churchwardens approached Mr . Voitch , and told him to desist ; but ho continued the Bcrvice , upon which the church-

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Feb. 8, 1851, page 123, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1869/page/7/