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sent at the time , and he hastened on board , followed shor tly after by the American captain and Consul . The prisoner was b rougSS * on deck in irons . He was asked , ^ Are you an American ? ' He answered , / N o ; I ain a Hungarian . ' ' Have you an American passport ? No ,-I am a Hungarian , and I will die a Hungarian . [ He appears to have misunderstood the intention of the question . ! The Americans then left the vessel . Seeing-, after a while , however , that the Austrians were preparing to depart , the American captain sent word to say that , ' they had oh board a prisoner , carried off by force from a foreign independent territory , who had sworn allegiance to the Government of the United States , he should feel it his duty to insist upon the brig remaining under his guns
until he received instructions from Constantinople , and that if any attempt was made to depart he would at once fire into the brig . ' While all this was passing between Austria and America in the harbour , an immense excitement was created on shore . All the European merchants went in a body to AH Pasha , the governor , and implored him to assert his rights , and resent the violation of the Ottoman territory . The Pasha in a great fright promised to write to Constantinople for instructions ,. The merchants then repaired to the Casino , which is the great reading-room , ball-room , and club , and they there passed the resolution of erasing the name of every Austrian from the list of members ; But the eventful day was doomed to end in a still more tragic scene . Towards evening , in the
midst of this state of public excitement , three Austrian officers had the hardihood to go on shore , and sit smokmg in a cafe " . They had not been long there before they were surrounded and set upon by about fifteen armed refugees , chiefly , I believe , Italians . The struggle was short ; one fell wounded by a pistol shot , the other was stabbed , and jumped into the water , where he sank , and a third effected his escape in the confusion . On the following morning the body of the unfortunate and inoffensive young officer , Baron Adeberg , a young man of eighteen , was found , and on the same day buried . This affair has g iven rise to great excitement here , and to much diplomatic wrangling . The Austrian Ambassador , the Baron de Bruck , hias demanded ample satisfaction of the Turkish authorities for the murder of the Austrian officer . AH Pasha , the Governor of Smyrna , is replaced by another Pasha , late Governor of Rhodes . Several refugees have been seized .
the guilty ones having , we believe , effected their escape , Meantime , Mr . Brown , the American Charge" d'Affaires here , addressed a note to M . de Bruck , demanding the release of Eossta . The Ambassador replied , in a note betraying some temper , that he could not take such a claim for a moment into consideration , since M . Kossta was a Hungarian ^ and consequently an Austrian subject , and that the Emperor of Austria had full power over his subjects in the Ottoman territory . Mr . Brown , in return , reiterated his demand , sending a copy of the oath which Kossta swore to in New York , in which he swore allegiance to the Government of the United States , and discarded all other allegiance whatever , especially that of the Emperor of Austria , stating his intention to become an American citizen . Thus far the affair has proceeded , the Porte having dispatched Chekib Effendi to inquire further into it . "
The ~ M . ovn . hig Post of to-day makes a positive statement as to the negotiations pending on the Eastern question : — " Firstly , there is a project specially emanating from our own Cabinet ; secondly , there is a proposal which originated with M . de Bruck , and to which the assent of the Ambassadors of the Great Powers at Constantinople , as well as that of the Porto itself , has been obtained ; thirdly , there is a plan to which France gives her assent only on condition of considerable modifications ; and , fourthly , it is affirmed that the Cabinet of Prussia has also originated a project of arrangement . These , we have every reason to believe , aro tho various negotiations submitted to the Cznr . " Now impediments to a reconciliation between Austria and Switzerland havo arisen . We are not informed of
their nature . Some confirmation of tho report is furnished by the fierce articles of Radetzki's paper at Milan ; and tho following resolution adopted by 58 to 20 in the National Council of Switzerland : — " Resolved , —That the Federal Council shall bo requested to abstain for tho future from ordering tho judicial and polico authorities to oxpel persons who have not been proved to have violated tho right of asylum , and whoso conduct does not threaten to endanger tho internal or external security of tho Confederation . " Tho spirit of the Council is expressed in the oponing address of the President M . JIunp ; erbuhler . " If , " said ho , " notwithstanding tho serious events which have occurred sinco our last meeting , in the canton
of Ticino , to tho detriment of tho eitizons established in Xiombardy , and which occasioned a serious difference botween tho Fuel oration and Austria , 1 am enabled to-day , at tho oponing- of tho ordinary HesBion of 185 IJ , to wolcomo you jn tho Federal city , it is thanks to your wi . sdoin . Tho 76 th article of the Federal Constitution invested you with tho right of mooting in the interval . You did not avail yourselves of that right , and you previously ministered , with tho peoplo you havo the honour of representing , to tho relief of tho unhappy brethron who , by an order of fcho Lombard Government , appreciated by tho civilized world , woro dijvon from Uioir homos in the very heart . of winter . You did not allow yourselves to bo . moved by the noise of
arms which resounded on your frontiers , nor by tho menaces of thonn who havo neither learned nor forgotten anything , and who will only confess their error when an unjust attack directed against ; Switzerland will have kindled throughout Europo a general war . Full of confidonco in the Btrength of our country , which should not bo wasted boibro tho hour in idlo military domonnlrntionn nnd in oxponmvo arrayfl of troops , you allowed those whom tho roprosonlativoB of tho peoplo and of tho cantons had placed at , the head of tho Government , to provide * for all wanln , and eoo no quid detriment ! rmpublica , capiai . " The Bmperor has granted a pal-don to th 6 Bishops
of Neusohl and Csanad , who were in prison m consequence of the part they took in the Hungarian revolution of 1849 . „ , . , ¦ ¦ ¦' ¦ ' „ ¦ The Grand Duke of Saxe Weimar expired on the morning of the 8 th , in the palace of Belvedere , at Weimar , after a lingering malady . His successor , the Grand Duke Charles Alexander , announced the same day his accession to the throne by a proclamation , in which , he declares that he will reign in conformity with the existing Constitution , and that he intends continuing in their places ^ the various functionaries appointed by hisaugustfather . The election of the General of the Jesuits took place at
Rome on the 2 nd . Father Becks , provincial of the province of Austria , and a Belgian by birth , was elected . Father Becks is the third Belgian that has arrived at this dignity . The other two were Father Mercurian ( 1575-1680 ) , and Father deNoyelle ( 1682 . 1686 ) . ,., - A document has been published in Holland , which it is anticipated will much assist in putting an end to the difference with , the Papal government . It consists in a note from Cardinal Antonelli , authorizing a modification of the oath required to be taken by the Catholic prelates , who have also permission accorded them to reside out of their dioceses .
The Envoy of the United States at Athens still insists en the annulment of the judgment which has been pronounced against Mr . King , the missionary . It is said that the Grand Duke of Tuscany thinks of abdicating in favour of his son .
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THE CAMP . The regiments primarily forming the camp have completed their terms of service . We record their latest doings . On Saturday , the troops descended into Catlin g s valley , and assailed the heights on which the camp is placed . The light infantry under Sir De Lacy Evans , formed the left of the attacking force . Colonel Fane ' s brigade was in the centre , and the Household troops- under Colonel Bentinck were to the right . Beyond them were posted four regiments of cavalry , and the Royal Horse Artillery . The front thus shown was upwards of a mile-and-a-quarter of an extent , and faced the camp at all points . At first they advanced without firing , but as they reached the foot of the camp hills the guns thundered , and the Light Brigade commenced a tremendous fusillade .. The troops now presented a very fine appearance . The line-of infantry consisted of nine of our finest regiments , with twenty field pieces in support ; the cavalry of four regiments , with six guns in flank , and every man of the infantry and every gun of the artillery was pouring forth its thunders with unremitting energy . After a brief attack , it was determined to retreat . Lord Seaton is remarked for his skill in retreat . Every slope is taken advantage of , and becomes for a time a temporary ,
though almost impregnable fortress , and in his hands a hedge-row , or little paling , is rendered as formidable as a Burmese stockade . On Saturday he gave a most signal proof of his abilities in conducting the rapid retreat of an army across an unusually difficult country , which is so cut up with cart tracks as to be in some places quite impracticable to cavalry , and requiring great caution in walking oven from the light infantry skirmishers . The retreat commenced with the light infantry division of General Evans , which , as it faced tho quarters of the Guards , was much exposed on its right to the attacks of the enemy from the cavalry
cantonments . This brigade , after giving in two Or three tremendous volleys , formed double columns of companies , and retired over tho hills in tho rear , taking ground towards the right of the position , nnd in the rear of the centre and right divisions . The cavalry at the same time broke up , and passed over tho common in columns of troops , to be ready to advance and cover the retreat of the brigndes , should it be necessary . Tho right division also moved back , covered by a heavy cannonade oh tho right . At this moment tho whole lino wan in rapid but orderly retreat , when a halt was called , and tho retiring regiments threw themselves into
squnros , with flunking companies thrown out on either sidfl , and prepared to receive tho enemy ' s cavalry , which wero supposed to bo advancing . After heavy lilo firing from tho square , the retreat was again commenced , tho cavalry advancing to cover the whole movement . From thiB timo tho light brigado boro tho whole brunt of tho day , nnd , with tho cavnlry , covered the retreat in most splendid style . For nioro than an hour this brigado whs in incessant motion , one time forming squares to repulse : the enemy ' s cavalry , tho next deploying into lino to chock tho infantry , and keeping up throughout n terrific lire .
The " shfiin" fight was stopped by a serious accident . Colonel Bontinck was thrown from his horse , nnd trampled on . Ho suffered a concussion of tho brain * and ono of tho'ioft ribs was fractured . Ho is now recovering . On Monday n body of tho troops proceeded to Virginia-water , nnd crossed it on pontoon bridges , previously constructed . Two artillery horses stumbled into the wutor , but nothing serious resulted . On rocros 8 in r , two regiments , tho 93 rd and 38 th , wore taken act-own on rntts , with romarlciiblo despatch . Tho Dulco
of Cambridge put the fcOQpft through several manoeuvres , on Sinithfo-lawiu The troops present etoisisted of the 1 st Life Guards , the 17 th Irfincers , the 13 th Light Dragoons , and the 93 rd and 88 th Foot wgiments . The men returned to the Camp at half-pstsfc five . . ¦ . ; ¦ ¦ ' ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦" ¦• • " . . ¦ ¦¦¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ "¦ ¦ ¦ ¦¦' - ' . ' . . ¦ ¦ : The Prince of Wale 3 arrived at tho Cainjv at a quarter past three o ' clock , in bA open carriage and four . He alighted first at the Queen ' s pavilion , presently afterwards re-entered his carriage , and drove along the Cavalry . quarters * returning along the line of the Guards' encampment until he arrived
opposite to the quarters of the Scots Fusilier Guards . Here he alighted and inquired for Sergeant-Major Edwards , the non-commissioned officer who has the honour of instructing the young princes in their practice bf gymnastic exercises . The Sergeant-Major was soon in attendance upon his pupil . The Prince asked the Sergeant to conduct him to his tent . His royal highness minutely inspected its internal arrangements ; anfl , after thanking his gymnastic preceptor for his attention , presented him with a handsome gratuity * The Prince next inspected the Camp kitchens of the Scots Fusilier Guards , and after tasting the soup at one of
them , presented the corps with a sovereign . He then paid his respects to Colonel Francis Seymour , Equerry in Waiting to his royal father , who holds a command in this regiment , on taking leave of whom his royal highness drove along the whole line of the encampment , visiting the quarters of the Sappers and Miners en route , and returning down the main streets of the Camp amid the hearty cheers of the private soldiers . He drove back to the Queen ' s pavilion , but did not alight , and left the ground on his return to Windsor at a quarter past five o ' clock . On Tuesday the troops manoeuvred in Catlin ' s valley . Lord Seaton has addressed to the troops a communication . He expresses satisfaction with their
good conduct and discipline , especially as "it could scarcely have been expected that so few instances of irregularity would have occurred among so large a number of troops for the first time encamped . " The results of the encampment must be , he adds , as highly gratifyingfto the officers commanding corps as to himself . " They have ascertained how well prepared their respective regiments are to act with all arms , and on any service on which they may be employed . The reports and observations " which they have submitted in respect of improvements in arms and equipments , will contribute to increase the general efficiency of the army , and the individual comfort of the soldier . " On Wednesday the troops rested .
On Thursday a change took place . Some new regiments now occupy the ground vacated by others , remitted to various country quarters . The Royal Horse Guards have taken the ground of tho 1 st Life Guards ; the 2 nd Dragoons ( Scots Greys ) , thatof the Carabineers ; the 4 th Light Dragoons , that of the 13 th Light Dragoons ; the 8 th Hussars , that of the 17 th Lancers . The Brigade of Guards occupy their old ground . The 7 th Fusiliers occupy the ground of the 38 th regiment ; the 35 th Regiment , that of the 93 rd Highlanders ; the 19 th Regimeut that of the Rifle Brigade . The 79 th Highlanders occupy the ground of the 42 nd Highlanders ; 88 th Regiment , that of the 50 th Regiment ; and tho 97 th Regiment , that of the 95 th Regiment . The Royal Artillery occupy tho old ground .
Ihe following order , making some changes in the Brigadier-Generals , has been issued from the Horse Guards : —¦ " Lieutenant-Colonel Dupuia will command the Royal Artillery , consisting of ono troop of Royal Horse Artillery and three field batteries ; Colonel Thornton , of the Grenadier Guards , will command tho brigade of Foot Guards , consisting of tho 2 nd battalions of tho threo regiments j Major-General Sir Richard England will command tho
first brigade of infantry , consisting of the 7 th , 19 th , and 36 th Regiments of tho lino ; and Colonel Lockypr , of tho 97 th , will command tho 2 nd brigado , consisting of th » 79 th , 88 th , and 97 th Regiments . Major - General His Royal Highness tho Duke of Cambridge will continue in command of the Cavalry , which will consist of tho Royal Horso Guards , tho 2 nd Dragoons ( tho Queen ' s ) , tho 4 th Ughfc Dragoons ( tho Royal Irish ) , nnd tho 8 th Hussars ( tho King ' s Royal Irish ) . "
Tho Duke of Cnmbridgo dined with the officers of tho cavalry brigade on Wednesday evening . Ho inado a speech , and praised highly tho several corps . " Whilo repudiating any desire for war , he hud satisfaction in knowing that ho might havo the command of such men on nctuul service . "
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REFORM OF THE NAVY . Tnn Government measures for improving tho navy provido both for tho enrolment of volunteers nnd the judicious arrangement of tho men on service . The Admiralty is to bo empowered to rniso a force not exceeding 10 , 000 mun , to bo called the "Itoynl Naval Coast Volunteers . " They arc to bq ontovod for five yoare , und may bo trained and oxoroised for twenty-eight days ill
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«« n THE LEADER . ^ SMvk ^^
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Leader (1850-1860), July 16, 1853, page 680, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1995/page/8/
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