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in clanger . There have been rumours that there was a likelihood of an arrangement of the quarrel between the Russian authorities and the Warsaw clergy , ancl that the Warsaw churches will probably be re-opened . It seems very doubtful whether there is any truth in these rumours ; and at all events many arrests continue to be made in AVarsaw , several priests being among the persons arrested . A new military Governor of Poland is about to

be appointed , in the person of General Abramovitch . The reopening of the St . Petersburg University has been followed by disturbances more serious than those which accompanied its temporary closing . On Thursday last , some 700 students demanded that their comrades who had not received admission tickets should nevertheless be re-admitted into the University ; and a refusal of tho demand led to tumults Avhich seemed to the authorities to require the interference ofthe soldiery . Tbe studentsone of whom was wounded

, , made an active resistance ; but some 200 of them were arrested by the troops . -A letter appeared some days ago in the Opinions of Turin , describing an extremely brutal ancl cowardly assault by several Austrian offibers upon the person of a poor lad , nineteen years of age , near Vicenza . The young man was engaged to drive two Austrian officers in a post-chase , but demurred to receiving five in in his carriage , ancl because of his refusal he was struck by one

ofthe Officers and threatened with a sabre stab . The youth showed signs of resistance , ancl was immediately set upon by the whole five , who inflicted upon him several severe wounds with their swords . His injuries have been pronounced mortal . The truth ofthe statements contained in the letter is saicl to have been most satisfactorily vouched for . The Porte continues sadly perplexed with the discontent prevailing in its semi-dependent provinces . On the Servian difficulty , we learn that it is about to appeal to Europe in the shape of a note to

the Great Powers . The Servians , on their side , publish a note , in whieh they charge the Turkish Government with encroaching on their rights , ancl with placing an army on their frontiers , but declare themselves willing to come to a good understanding with the Porte on the removal of the grievances . The insurrection in the Herzegovina is spreading . The Montengrins have invaded Schuma , ancl fighting has been going on for the last two or three days . Prince Couza has addressed a note to the Porte demanding a

definitive union of Moldavia ancl AVallachia . One of the most ludicrous and extraordinary cases of imposture has recently been exposed in France . A young man has just been condemned for a long course of swindlina-, over whom the Bishop of Poitiers

pronounced , last year , an eloquent and solemn funeral oration , in fche belief that he had been killed at the battle of Castelfidardo , fighting in the cause of the Pope . Having previously succeeded in swindling various priests by stories of sudden conversions from Protestantism , this modern Don Raphael announced last year that he was about to join the Papal brigade , and subsequently despatched a letter to his protectors in Poitiers , in which he informed them that he had been mortally wounded at Castelfidardoancl was ding

, y happy as a defender of the Pope . The letter was forwarded enclosed in another , announcing that the hero and martyr had breathed his last . The Bishop of Poitiers held a solemn mass , ancl pronounced the funeral oration we have spoken of . Unfortunately , the slain champion of the Papal cause returned to earth , and engaged in several new acts of swindling and cheating , which led to his arrest , his full identification , ancl the disclosure of his whole history .

The martyr laughed a good deal himself in the court while the course of the trial was revealing the various exploits of his career . AMERICA . —The Niagara has arrived at Queenstown with intelligence from New York to the 17 th inst . The large naval expedition which sailed from New York was to rendevous at Annapolis to embark troops and artillery before proceeding south . A Confederate force is saicl to have attacked the Federalists afc Santa Rosa Island

, spiked the guns , ancl taken a number of prisoners ; on the other side ifc is reported that the Federal troops from Kansas had repulsed the Confederates near Greenfield with much loss . No account of the naval engagement at New Orleans , at which the telegram stated the Confederates had driven all the Federal vessels on shore , had been receiveci afc New York . Mr . Seaward has addressed a circular to those states which remain loyal to the Union

, urging them to improve their sea ancl lake defences in view of the possibility of any differences with foreign governments arising out of the present troubled state of affairs . Notwithstanding the intrigues of the Southern states to involve the country in disputes with foreign governments , the prospect of any serious misunderstanding , he says , is less than hitherto ; yet it is necessary , he adds , in order to be respected , to be prepared . The Norwegian has ht '

broug news one day later of some importance to this country . Lord Lyons , it appears , had protested against the arbitrary confinement of British subjects , and had receiveci from Mr . Seward a very flippant reply . Mr . Seaward coolly informed our ambassadors that , under present circumstances , all classes of society must cheerfully acquiesce in measures which the safety of ihe people demand ,- and insolently added that the Brititish Government would harldy ex-

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pect the President to accept ther explanation of the American constitution , Except some fighting at Harper's Ferry , rhere is nothing to report in that line . Battles were expected at Kentucky and afc Carthage , Missouri . General Price had taken his stand at the latter place . The Confederates on the Potomac had fallen back on Fairfax Court House . Colonel Rankine has been dismissed from the Canadian Militia for violatingthe proclamation of neutrality .

The news from Mexico is important . The rulers of that distracted country have sought the friendly intervention of the United States in their behalf , with a view to the settlement of their difficulties with foreign Powers . It is saicl that they have asked the Federal Government to act as trustees of the Mexican revenues in order to pay the interest of the national debt . The Americans are very jealous of the movements of Spain in the matter , and evidently

fear that she aims at the conquest or occupation of Mexico . According to the Patrie , the convention about to be concluded between England , France , and Spain , respecting the affairs of Mexico , will be communicated to the Washington government , which will be requested to take part in the intervention , with the view of obtaining redress for the injuries sustained by American citizens at the hands of the Mexican government and people . INDIA AND CHINA . —Advices brought by the Calcutta and China

mail contain little or no rjolitical intelligence . The Calcutta journals are mainly filled with accounts of the damage done by the heavy floods in the north-western provinces and Upper Bengal , or with details—some of which , copied from the ^ Englishman , will be found elsewhere , and will be read with satisfoction—of the progress making , or likely to be made , by cotton cultivation . From China there is absolutely no news beyond the confirmation of the accounts of the Emperor ' s death . In Japan confidence seems to be reviving

among the European residents ; but , nevertheless , there is but too much reason to fear that the Japanese authorities cannot or will not secure foreigners against a repetition of outrages such as the attack on the British Legation .

Special Notice.

SPECIAL NOTICE .

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