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other meetings are being arranged in various parts ofthe country . The evidence given before the Nottingham Election Committee was of a character affecting Sir E . Clifton more directly . Several witnesses were called who swore that they had heard Sir Eobert say words which showed that he was cognisant of the intention to riot . It was also proved that placards were issued on which the names of Sir B . Clifton and Mr . Martin were

printed as having coalesced . Tho inquest on the body of the child ivhich was alleged to have been laid out before it was dead in St . Pancras Workhouse was resumed . The evidence of the surgeon showed that ho had much more work to do in tho workhouse than it was physically possible for him to accomplish . The jury , ivhile returning a verdict of death from natural

causes , passed resolutions declaratory of the insufficiency of the medical attendance in the workhouse , and of their approval of Mr , Hillock's conduct in bringing the case of the child under public notice . A suicide of the most ghastly and ingenious character took place in Bouverie-street . A man named A ollance , wishing to put an end to his existence , planned a rude sort of

guillotine . The motive power was supplied by a large stone , ivhich , when released , fell on the axe , causing the latter nearly to sever the head from the body . Sensational romance does not record a more deliberate or more horrible suicide A deplorable accident took place at Leeds . A boiler exploded in a manufacturing establishment , and , in addition to blowing up

several of the sheds and grinding-rooms , severely injured many of the workpeople , chiefly girls . If it had not been the breakfast hour there ivould probably have been a seiious loss of life . AVe regret to announce that Chief Justice Cockburn has been attacked with illness while performing his judicial functions at Norwich assizes . FOBEIGJT LS'TELMCJEXCE . —On tlie 22 nd inst . the Emperor

received the deputation from the Corps Legislatif entrusted ivith the presentation of the address . The speech of his Majesty in reply is singularly able . But it shows plainly enough that the growing power of the Opposition is a source of much anxiety to him . He almost appeals to the deputies not to ask for what is not given to them , and pleads in a tone

that is almost touching his long and unwearied labours for the State , and his earnest desire to see the liberties of France placed on a firm basis . Unfortunately the word liberty has a different meaning given to it in the Imperial dictionary to that found in the dictionaries of most other people . Can there be any coining together of Prussia ancl Italy as against'Austria ?

It is certain that the Italian General , Govone , has heen treated with great condescension by the King of Prussia , and the Prussian Consul at Milan has been present at a dirge for the souls of the patriots who fell defending Milan against the Austrians in 1841 . Of course Austria's difficulty is Italy's opportunity , and it is just possible that Italy ivould not be

sorry to see the two German Po wers at [ war with each other . It might , mean A ene ' tia for tho Venetians . A great earthquake has taken place at ] [ Avlona , a small town in Roumelia . Two hundred houses have been destroyed An Imperial decree orders that the management of the Paris Opera House shall be carried on by a lessee at his own expense . ishowever

He , , to have the usual State subvention , ancl 100 , 000 francs from the civil list . In deference to [ the Emperor of Russia , the inhabitants of Taschkend have abolished slavery and set free their Persian captives . A Russian general had threatened to invade Bokhara if the Russian envoy was not released from confinement . The French Protestants , in Paris do not seem to be able to heal their ; differences . ^ TA [ short [ time since M . Earache , the Minister of J ustice , declined to sanction the

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suspension by the consistory of Pastor Paschoud . Now the consistory has determined to dismiss the pastor from his office . The charge against him is one of heretical teaching . Belgium has had a little Reform Bill under discussion . It proposed to increase the number of the Senate by four , and the Chamber of Deputies by eight . We learn by telegram that the bill was adopted in the Chamber of Deputies on Saturday by

fifty votes against forty-five . -There still seem ? to be great doubt as to the precise relations betiveen Austria and Prussia . It is now said that various military movements have been made , and that Prussian troops have been pushed forward to the Silesian frontier . AVith matters in such a state it is rather curious to read that the Emperor Francis Joseph has

written to the King of Prussia congratulating him on his birthday . It is significantly added that the letter contained no political allusions . Meanwhile the rumour is renewed that Prussia is seeking to buy Austria off . Perhaps that move will not prove altogether successful , though undoubtedly a little money would bo very serviceable just now to Austria ;

but the chances of war are , we believe , still very faint . From Berlin we learn that the impression is growing stronger in that city that there will be no war between Prussia and Austria . There are some doubts as to whether the Ministry really wish for war or not ; but there seems to be none that the King , the Queen Dowager , and Marshall AVrangel , earnestly

desire peace . Under such circumstances it is fair to presume that the chances of war are extremely remote . There is good news from Abyssinia . Mr . Piassam's mission promises to prove successful . The Emperor , with the proverbial capricionsness of despots , has received him graciously , and expressed his willingness to liberate Captain Cameron . We trust that by

this time all our unfortunate countrymen have been released . AMERICA . —Great preparations were made in Canada to provide for any eventualities which might arise on St . Patrick ' s Day . The entire population responded to the call of the Government . Senator Meany , of House of Correction fame , was one of the speakers at the great Fenian meeting in New York .

He characteristically called upon the audience to put down their greenbacks for green bonds , and to withdraw their custom from their tradesmen unless they were holders of Fenian stock . AA e have news by the City of New York to the morning of March 17 , very little later than that brought by the Asia .. There is nothing more in reference to the Fenian

scare , except that attempts were being made in New York to raise a Fenian naval brigade . There was a report that 10 , 000 troops were expected at Halifax from England . Probably were this true we should have heard something of it at home before this . The discussions in reference to President Johnson ' s reconstruction policy continue . Mr . Stewart had introduced into the Senate resolutions prescribing the conditions on which the Southern States may be admitted to Congress .

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TO CORRESPONDENTS .

* S All communications to he addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , AA \ C . J . McG . ( Boston , U . S . ) . —Through the courtesy of the Hon . Sec . we are enabled to advise you that he received in September last a draft for 22 s ., a receipt for which was sent to you addressed Salem , New York . This error in the address , doubtlessexplains your non-receipt of acknowledgment

, . R . J . —The article to which yon refer appeared in our issue of January 6 th of the present year . Z . —You are wrongly informed . The Provincial Grand Master for Cornwall , at the time you mention , was Bro . Sir John St-Aubyn , Bart .