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local magistrates took place on the 4 th inst . It was shown that when the prisoner made the threats complained of he was drunk , and it was also shown that he had made no secret o ' his possession of the cartridges , which he had bought for some private shooting . He was discharged . Mr . Elkins , a solicitor ' prosecuted at Marlborough-street Police-court an organ-grinder
Avho had persisted in playing in front of his house after having been requested to leave . The presiding magistrate fined the organ-grinder 20 s ., leaving him the option of seven days ' imprisonment . The charge of forging the Countess Bellow ' s will once more come up at the AA'estminster Police-court . The last of the witnesses having been examined , the magistrate
( Mr Arnold ) adjourned the case until he should decide Avhether or not he would commit Mrs . Casse for trial . FOBEK-Wf I-VTELIIGEJTOE . —Somo of the Berlin papers insist that there is the greatest danger of Avar between Austria and Prussia . They declare that Austria is moving troops to the frontier , and , in fact , that on both sides preparations are being
made . Still , it is fair to presume that the danger Avill be averted . There Avill be much SIIOAV and loud talk , but the dispute will [ scarcely go beyond that . Prussia , it is said , is making an appeal to the minor German States . A circular note has been sent round to them , in which Austria is charged with having broken the Gastein Convention . Prussia expresses fears
lest she should be attacked hy Austria , and asks A \ -hat assistance she may expect from the minor States . Is not this very much like the wolf professing great dread of the sheep ? It is added that Austria has offered to refer the Avhole question at issue to a European Congress . The third sitting of the Conference on the Danubian Principalities was held at Paris on the 28 thult . The Tasmaniau has arrived at Southampton , and brings IIBAVS that the Royal Commissioners were concluding their inquirv ;
and that they would leave for home by the next packet . During the fortnight the evidence has been chiefly confined , it seems , to the manner in which the so-called rebellion was suppressed , ancl General O'Connor , Colonel Nelson , Lieutenant Brand , and Provost-Marshal Ramsay had been among the Avitnesses . An address of loyalty to the Queen had been presented to Sir H .
Storks . It Avas signed chiefly hy the blacks . The Morning Journal says that when Mr . Eyre Avas asked for proofs of the spread of the rebellion he said they consisted in documentary evidence and in oral statements . AA'hen pressed on the matter he did not produce the documents , and could not remember the names of those who made oral statements to
him . A Brussels telegram , received on the 29 th ult ., recounts a story from AA ' eimar , to the effect that orders have been given which indicate that war between Austria and Prussia is inevitable . Certainly the aspect of affairs is more threatening ; but Ave shall be loth to believe in Avar until more information has been received than that to hand as yet .
A telegram from Bombay says that Mr . Massey had introduced his budget . He shows an estimated deficit of £ 72 , 000 . The duty ' on saltpetre is reduced to 3 per cent , ad valorem , and Madras salt is raised to 27 annas per niaiind . No new taxes are imposed . The public revenue is prosperous , and the cash balance twelve millions . The telegram adds that all over
ten millions is to be appropriated to public works . There is little more of positive information in respect to Austria and Prussia ; but it is evident from all accounts that come to hand that the gravest fears are entertained of a war between the two powers . Bismarck is believed to have staked his office on war , and it is thought that the King of Prussia does not see his way to dispensing with his audacious and unscrupulous Minister . It can scarcely be doubted that the relations between
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Austria and Prussia are becoming more and more threatening . On both sides military preparations are being made . According to La France Austria has even appointed the commanders of her armies . Thus the Archduke Albert is to command in Venetia , General Benedek the army of the North , and General Yon CJablenz the advanced guard of General Benedek . Very likely this is all speculation ; but that the war is thought highly
probable in France is certain . The Constitutionnel of the 31 st ult . went to some trouble to point out that tho attitude of France during the conflict would be one of neutrality . There is no material change apparently in the attitude of either Austria or Prussia . But the foeling deepens that there will be Avar between the two Powers . In Berlin it is believed there
will be no war ; but the reason assigned is that Austria is too poor to go to Avar . That Avould , hoAvever , be a frail reed to rely upon . AA'hen angry national passions are aroused the state of the national exchequer is not much inquired into . A telegram from Bombay , dated March 13 , brings some interesting news , It seems there is complete anarchy in Muscat and along
the shores of the Persian Gulf . The British Resident and other Christians had taken refuge on board the Berenice . The north-Avestern frontier of India was in an unsettled state . AtLucknow a native had been detected mixing poison in the bread made at the Government bakery . He Avas sentenced to tAvelve years ' transportation . General Napier had recovered from an attack
of fever . The Chinese Imperialists have achieved a crushing victory over the rebels , if the report that 50 , 000 of the latter have heen killed or captured should prove to he Avell founded .
The aspect of affairs in the Brazils is unchanged . It is said that the Duke of Saxe Coburg has arrived at Vienna to play the honourable , although sometimes thankless , part of mediator between Austria and Prussia . The story has a very improbable air . It is hardly likely that the two great powers would have chosen the Duke of Saxe Coburg as mediator .
Still the report has its signifiance . It shows that the belief exists that the two parties would not object to have their differences patched up . There is indeed a stronger feeling now than there has been in the last few days that peace is probable . A very fair idea of the state of Mexica will probably be got from the Brussels telegrams . It seems that
the Belgian deputation sent to make known to the Emperor Maximilian the accession of King Leopold to the Belgian throne was attacked on the road between Mexico ancl Vera Cruz . There seems to have been hard fighting , for Baron Huart was killed , and several other persons Avere wounded .
To Correspondents.
TO CORRESPONDENTS .
* * All communications to bo addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street Strand , London , AV . C . T . S . —Your suggestion as to "Provincial Masonic Calendars " you will find upon reference to recent numbers of the FitEmiAsoxs' MAGAZINE ASD MASONIC MIEHOE has been anticipated as regards several provinces . AVe may here mention those of Oxford , Devon and Cornwall , and Dorset .
We would gladly see every province have its own local calendar . R . A . —AA ' e cannot think that the AA ' . M . of the lodge at Sunderland to which you refer , or indeed the AV . M . of any regularly constituted lodge , would allow to pass unacknowled ged and unattended any application made to him in accordance with the regulations of the Board of Benevolence ; but should you feel satisfied , after a second application , that tbe gross neglect complained of has taken place , Ave recommend you to send a written statement of the facts to the Board .
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local magistrates took place on the 4 th inst . It was shown that when the prisoner made the threats complained of he was drunk , and it was also shown that he had made no secret o ' his possession of the cartridges , which he had bought for some private shooting . He was discharged . Mr . Elkins , a solicitor ' prosecuted at Marlborough-street Police-court an organ-grinder
Avho had persisted in playing in front of his house after having been requested to leave . The presiding magistrate fined the organ-grinder 20 s ., leaving him the option of seven days ' imprisonment . The charge of forging the Countess Bellow ' s will once more come up at the AA'estminster Police-court . The last of the witnesses having been examined , the magistrate
( Mr Arnold ) adjourned the case until he should decide Avhether or not he would commit Mrs . Casse for trial . FOBEK-Wf I-VTELIIGEJTOE . —Somo of the Berlin papers insist that there is the greatest danger of Avar between Austria and Prussia . They declare that Austria is moving troops to the frontier , and , in fact , that on both sides preparations are being
made . Still , it is fair to presume that the danger Avill be averted . There Avill be much SIIOAV and loud talk , but the dispute will [ scarcely go beyond that . Prussia , it is said , is making an appeal to the minor German States . A circular note has been sent round to them , in which Austria is charged with having broken the Gastein Convention . Prussia expresses fears
lest she should be attacked hy Austria , and asks A \ -hat assistance she may expect from the minor States . Is not this very much like the wolf professing great dread of the sheep ? It is added that Austria has offered to refer the Avhole question at issue to a European Congress . The third sitting of the Conference on the Danubian Principalities was held at Paris on the 28 thult . The Tasmaniau has arrived at Southampton , and brings IIBAVS that the Royal Commissioners were concluding their inquirv ;
and that they would leave for home by the next packet . During the fortnight the evidence has been chiefly confined , it seems , to the manner in which the so-called rebellion was suppressed , ancl General O'Connor , Colonel Nelson , Lieutenant Brand , and Provost-Marshal Ramsay had been among the Avitnesses . An address of loyalty to the Queen had been presented to Sir H .
Storks . It Avas signed chiefly hy the blacks . The Morning Journal says that when Mr . Eyre Avas asked for proofs of the spread of the rebellion he said they consisted in documentary evidence and in oral statements . AA'hen pressed on the matter he did not produce the documents , and could not remember the names of those who made oral statements to
him . A Brussels telegram , received on the 29 th ult ., recounts a story from AA ' eimar , to the effect that orders have been given which indicate that war between Austria and Prussia is inevitable . Certainly the aspect of affairs is more threatening ; but Ave shall be loth to believe in Avar until more information has been received than that to hand as yet .
A telegram from Bombay says that Mr . Massey had introduced his budget . He shows an estimated deficit of £ 72 , 000 . The duty ' on saltpetre is reduced to 3 per cent , ad valorem , and Madras salt is raised to 27 annas per niaiind . No new taxes are imposed . The public revenue is prosperous , and the cash balance twelve millions . The telegram adds that all over
ten millions is to be appropriated to public works . There is little more of positive information in respect to Austria and Prussia ; but it is evident from all accounts that come to hand that the gravest fears are entertained of a war between the two powers . Bismarck is believed to have staked his office on war , and it is thought that the King of Prussia does not see his way to dispensing with his audacious and unscrupulous Minister . It can scarcely be doubted that the relations between
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Austria and Prussia are becoming more and more threatening . On both sides military preparations are being made . According to La France Austria has even appointed the commanders of her armies . Thus the Archduke Albert is to command in Venetia , General Benedek the army of the North , and General Yon CJablenz the advanced guard of General Benedek . Very likely this is all speculation ; but that the war is thought highly
probable in France is certain . The Constitutionnel of the 31 st ult . went to some trouble to point out that tho attitude of France during the conflict would be one of neutrality . There is no material change apparently in the attitude of either Austria or Prussia . But the foeling deepens that there will be Avar between the two Powers . In Berlin it is believed there
will be no war ; but the reason assigned is that Austria is too poor to go to Avar . That Avould , hoAvever , be a frail reed to rely upon . AA'hen angry national passions are aroused the state of the national exchequer is not much inquired into . A telegram from Bombay , dated March 13 , brings some interesting news , It seems there is complete anarchy in Muscat and along
the shores of the Persian Gulf . The British Resident and other Christians had taken refuge on board the Berenice . The north-Avestern frontier of India was in an unsettled state . AtLucknow a native had been detected mixing poison in the bread made at the Government bakery . He Avas sentenced to tAvelve years ' transportation . General Napier had recovered from an attack
of fever . The Chinese Imperialists have achieved a crushing victory over the rebels , if the report that 50 , 000 of the latter have heen killed or captured should prove to he Avell founded .
The aspect of affairs in the Brazils is unchanged . It is said that the Duke of Saxe Coburg has arrived at Vienna to play the honourable , although sometimes thankless , part of mediator between Austria and Prussia . The story has a very improbable air . It is hardly likely that the two great powers would have chosen the Duke of Saxe Coburg as mediator .
Still the report has its signifiance . It shows that the belief exists that the two parties would not object to have their differences patched up . There is indeed a stronger feeling now than there has been in the last few days that peace is probable . A very fair idea of the state of Mexica will probably be got from the Brussels telegrams . It seems that
the Belgian deputation sent to make known to the Emperor Maximilian the accession of King Leopold to the Belgian throne was attacked on the road between Mexico ancl Vera Cruz . There seems to have been hard fighting , for Baron Huart was killed , and several other persons Avere wounded .
To Correspondents.
TO CORRESPONDENTS .
* * All communications to bo addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street Strand , London , AV . C . T . S . —Your suggestion as to "Provincial Masonic Calendars " you will find upon reference to recent numbers of the FitEmiAsoxs' MAGAZINE ASD MASONIC MIEHOE has been anticipated as regards several provinces . AVe may here mention those of Oxford , Devon and Cornwall , and Dorset .
We would gladly see every province have its own local calendar . R . A . —AA ' e cannot think that the AA ' . M . of the lodge at Sunderland to which you refer , or indeed the AV . M . of any regularly constituted lodge , would allow to pass unacknowled ged and unattended any application made to him in accordance with the regulations of the Board of Benevolence ; but should you feel satisfied , after a second application , that tbe gross neglect complained of has taken place , Ave recommend you to send a written statement of the facts to the Board .