FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1363, 21 February 1865, Page 2

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

AMERICA. The interest of the news from America since the date of our last issue has been divided between Hood's movements in Tennessee and Sherman's expedition into Georgia. The latter fact wa9 for some time doubtful, but it has since been confirmed. General Sherman issued at Kingston, Georgia, on November 9, orders for his march, announcing that the army (said to comprise 50,000 men, including 8000 cavalry), would move In two wings by four roads when practicable, the right wing under Howard, composed of the 15th and 17th Corps, and the left, under Slocum, comprising the 14th and 20th Corps. There was to be no general train of supplies, and ammunition waggons and ambulances were to be distributed among the different regiments. Foraging parties were to be vigorously employed in all directions. The troops were forbidden to enter private dwellings, but could gather supplies and drive in stock freely. Corps commanders were instructed to destroy mills, houses, cotton gins, and other property in districts where guerillas or bush whackers molested the army, or where bridges were burned or roads obstructed, or any other hostilities perpetrated by the inhabitants. The seizure of ablebodied negroes was to be permitted, and foraging parties could appropriate freely horses and mule 9 ; always, however, discriminating in such seizures between the friendly and the hostile inhabitants. General Slocum's orders to the left wing announced to the troops that rigid discipline must be observed; that they should subsist principally on the country, and would take only rations of meat for two days, of hard bread for two, and coffee and salt for ten days. Pillaging and outrages on private property were strictly forbidden. Confederate accounts, however, represent his march through Georgia to be marked by desolaton. He had burned, they allege, the towns of Griffin, Hillesboro', Monticello, Jonesboro', Canton, Gordon, and Griswoldsville. Some fighting had taken place between the Confederate cavalry and the advanced guards of Sherman, in which the former declare themselves the victors. An unsuccessful attack was made upon the fortified town of Macon on November 20. On the 23rd, Sherman was said to have crossed the Oconee River. On the 26th his cavalry was repulsed at Sanderville ; and it was reported that the Confederate General Wheeler had also repulsed Kilpatrick's cavalry with heavy loss on the 29th. On December 4 another battle took place between the Federal and Confederate cavalry, in which the former were said to be severely beaten, and Kilpatrick was wounded. According to recent advices, Sherman was south-west of Millen, heading for the coast. It is said there were troops in his front who would resolutely dispute his advance towards either Savannah or Darien, after he had passed a certain point. His track was marked by slain soldiers, dead animals, and abandoned materials. The Federal prisoners report Sherman almost destitute of provisions. According to recent accounts, he was between the Ogechee and Savannah Rivers, moving towards Savannah. A great battle was hourly expected. ; A force had been sent out from Port Royal, under Foster, to assist Sherman, and it captured Pocatiligo, on the railway between Savannah and Charleston. Foster was afterwards defeated, on November 30, st Grahamsville, and driven back some miles, leaving 1300 killed and wounded on the field. He then intrenched himself on Broad River, under cover of his. gunboats. It was also rumoured that Burnside had sailed from Fortress Monroe with a force of 20,000 men to reinforce Sherman. Hood's first operation, after evacuating Atlanta, vas to cross the Chattahoochee, with a force under 40,000 strong, and seize on the railroad running to Atlanta from Chattanooga, which might be considered as Sherman's base. He attacked the Federal posts, took some, and was repulsed from others. Unsuccessful at Allatoona, on Oct. 5, he compensated Ms failure by the capture of Dalton, but Sherman's brisk pursuit drove him again into the field. Hood, marching rapidly, made his way through the hilly xegions west and south of Dalton, to Northern Alalama, and eventually drew breath at Gadsden for nine or ten days, Sherman being apparently content Vith the restoration of his communications, and with driving Hood to a safe distance from them. Beaufegard now appeared, to give vigour and solidity to Hood's manoeuvres, and directed the Confederate army to march on the Tennessee River. On or about (Nov. 3, he threw himself across the river near Decatur, and captured or destroyed some vessels of the Federal flotilla, whilst his cavalry, under Forrest, " scared " Johnsonville and took two gunboats, but was unable to prevent the Federals burning the .stores and transports. For some time afterwards the report of his movements were vague and conflicting. Recently it was discovered that he occupied Waynesboro', West Tennessee, whence he moved upon Palaski and Nashville. The Federals withdrewifrom the former place on Nov. 23, and retreated upon Frauklin. On the afternoon of the 30th 'Nov., two corps of Hood's army repeatedly assaulted the Federal position at Franklin, Tennessee, and though they were repulsed with heavy loss, the Federal commander Schofield , retired during the night to his lines around Nashville. There the Confederates followed him. The Federals claim the capture of 1000 prisoners in the battle at Franklin, and estimate the Confederates killed and wounded at from 3000 to 6000, among whom were Generals Clewburn and Wirt Adams; they state their own entire loss at less then 1000. Accounts to Dec. 10, statethat Hood was flanking Nashville, cutting off communication by land and water. He had broken the line connecting that city with the North, and established a battery on a bluff fourteen miles down the river, from wl ich he repulsed all atempts made by the Federal gunboats to dislodge him. Hood had also sent-a detachment against Murfreesborough, and was reported to be proceeding to invade Kentucky. His advance, under Forrest, was reported already north of the Cumberland River.

General Breckenridge is said to be now in full possession of East Tennessee and South-Western Virginia. He reports that his cavalry, under Generals Basil, Duke and Vaughan, routed the Federal forces under General Gillem at Bull's Gap, Tennessee, on the 14th, capturing several hundred prisoners, 10 stand of colours, 6 pieces of artillery, 50 loaded waggons, and large numbers of small arms. ()ther accounts state that Breckenridge pursued Gillem to Strawberry Plains, and had captured altogether 850 prisoners and 120 waggons, and that Gillem finally retreated in the night to the fortifications of Knoxville. Breckenridge, at last accounts, was said to be threatening Knoxville and Cumberland Gap, and it was also considered probable that he would now invade Kentucky. The Federal forces, under Burbridge, had moved from Lexington to oppose him. The Confederates are said to have reocoupied Atlanta in great force. Since Grant's abortive demonstration on the 27th of October, there has been a remarkable want of enteiprise in the Federal camp before Petersburg. The rumours that Lee had sent heavy reinforcements to Augusta led General Grant to send out a body of cavalry, under Gregg, to reconnoitre. They came up*n Stoney Creek, the Confederate depot on the Weldon Railroad, and destroyed a large quantity of stores. They were, however, unable to learn whether Lee had sent troops south. Grant had been reinforced by two corps of Sherman's army. On Dec. 7, he Advanced the second and fifth corps towards Stonej Creek, preparatory, it was believed, to a general movement upon Richmond and Petersburg. The movement was expected and fully provided for by the Confederates. In the Shenandoah "Valley nothing material has occurred since the battle of the 19th October, reported in our last, when the Confederates were repulsed in an attack upon Sheridan's position. It was thought that active operations had been postponed during the winter; but now it is rumoured that General liarly was about to advance against Sheridan, and that he had been reinforced by Breckenridge. Numerous other operations are described as having been performed by the belligerents, involving several minor engagements and skirmishes. But the result of these has had so little influence on the principal question at issue, that their record in our columns may be well dispensed with. The Federal Congress met at Washington on the sth of Dec., and the President's message was read. Subjoined is an abtract of its principal topics No attempt at negotiation, with the insurgent leader could result in any good. He would accept nothing short of the severance of the Union. His declarations are explicit. He does not attempt to deceive us; between him and us the issue is distinct, simple, and inflexible. It is an issue which can only be ceded by victory. If the Northern people yield, t&ey are beaten. What is. however, true of the South, is not necesarily true of the North. The rebels can have peace at any moment on laying down their arms and submitting to national authority. If questions remain they, could be adiusted by legislation, conferences, and votes. The door of amnesty is still open ; slavery must die. The President retracts or modifies nothing in the emancipation proclamation, nor should he return to slavery any person freed by the terms of the proclaThecondition of foreign affairs is reasonably satisfactory. The political relations with Mexico have undergone no change. The San Juan Nicaragua

route will soon be open. Liberia, is recommended, ine * ™ foment, the claims upon Japan are in course o increaße d. friendship of which country has oi ÜB j n g Foreign merchants should see P™P d^avotir j n g the open Southern port., in.t«d of to pursue contraband trade with the sv i um in Slave traders should be excluded fro open the United States as if it were a n question. Maritime Powers would not now, wiw the light before them, concede beltl ?® r difficulties the insurgent States. Unforseen politual difficult^ have arisen in Brazilian and Britwlh P ' w jj} c b the northern boundaries of the United St have required a just and coneiliatory P part of the United States and nations lntewro j After six months' notice this government wi liberty to increase their armam lakes if necessary. The Emigration Act will neea amendments, to protect emigrants from fraud. The finances have been successfully admintstereri. The treasury balance is nearly nineteen millionsThe taxes should be further increased. Ine puDi debt, July 1, was one billion seven hundred and forty thousand million six hundred and ninety thousand. Another years' war would increase it five hunarea million. The debt is a national private property, and should be distributed amomg all the people, xo secure this a limited amount of some future issue might be exempt from- taxation and seizure tor private debt, under certain restrictions. The national banking system is acceptable to bankers and the people. There will soon be no banks of issue but government's. This will create a reliable and permanent influence in support of the national cre^ t ' The navy comprises 670 vessels, carrying 4610 guns. The men employed are 50,000. The navy captured during the year 324 vessels. The gross proceeds of prize-money are over 14,000,000. The expenditures of the debt for three years and a half were 238,000,000. The national growth has been steady. The Pacific road will be a success. The products of the mines have exceeded 100,000,000 for the year. During the year 400,500,000 have been paid to pensioners. The war continues, and our armies have steadily advanced. The first remarkable feature is Sherman's present attempted march through three hundred miles of an insurgent region. Twelve thousand citizens in Louisiana and Arkansas have organised a loyal State Government. Free Maryland presents the example of complete success, secure to liberty for ever. The passing of the measure by Congress abolishing slavery is recommended. The national resources are inexhaustible. The report of the Secretary of the Treasury says:— The expenses to be provided for during the current year, including the interest of the public debt), amount to 1,400,000,000 dollars. The customs, internal revenue, and the miscellaneous sources are estimated to produce 788,000,000 dollars, leaving a balance of 620,000,000 to be provided for. Further measures reduce this increase of the public debt during the current year to 482,000,000 dollars. It is estimated that the public debt on July 1, 1865, will be 2,223,000,000 dollars. The expenditure in the next fiscal year is estimated at 1,168,000,000 dollars, and the receipts at 396,000,000 dollars. The balance in the Treasury is 350,000,000 dollars, leaving 422,000,000 dollars to be provided for by loans. Mr, Fessenden is opposed to the negotiation of a foreign loan, and will not resort to a further issue of legal tender notes as long as the people support the war by loans. The amount of interest payable in gold by the government is 56,000,000 dollars. If the sum required for the expenses of the present fiscal year is raised upon gold interest bearing bonds, and the customs receipts do not exceed the estimate of the first quarter, recourse must be had for gold to some other sources of supply. He thinks the government should rely upon securities bearing interest in currency, convertible into bonds, with interest payable in gold. Mr. Seward has directed Minister Adams to refuse permission for the distribution among the Confederate soldiers in the North of the £17,000 raised by . by the Liverpool bazaar. General Thomas Francis Meagher has reported for duty to General Steedman, at Chattanooga, and the Gazette of that place says he " has been assigned to the command of a provisional division, composed of troops from the various corps, who, from whatever cause, did not accompany Sherman on his campaign." An attempt was made on the night of Nov. 25 to set fire to New York in nine places simultaneously— at Barnum's Museum and eight principal hotels. Little damage was done. Several persons had been arrested. It is supposed that Confederate emissaries were connected with the plot. Hotel-keepers offer 20,000 dollars reward, arid Major Gunther recommends that the council offer 25,000 more. General Dix issued two orders, declaring all rebel emissaries spies, who, if detected, shall be summarily hanged. He also demands an immediate registry of all the Southerners residing in the city, the number of whom is supposed to be 20,000. The Florida had been run into and sunk off Fortress Monroe. It was privately rumoured she would be accidentally burnt. The New York Express regards it as a strange and curious affair, and thinks it will add to existing complications. The World says the pretence of an accident is too transparent to deceive anybody. The News thinks she was sunk designedly, and adds that the sinking does not cancel the duty of indemnity. The government should procure another Florida. Lord Lyons left Washington for England in consequence of ill health. His household property was to be sold by auction. In the Police-court, at Richmond, on the 23rd NOTember, the Hon. S. Foote, member of the House of Congress from Tennessee, and Mr. John Mitchel were charged in a warrant sworn out upon the oath of one William H. Fowle, with being about to break the peace of the commonwealth by engaging in a duel with deadly weapons, and the Hon. Wm. G. Swan, member of the House from Tennessee was charged with being the bearer of a challenge from Mr. Mitchel to Mr. Foote to fight a duel with deadly weapons, contrary to the laws of the commonwealth. All the parties were bound over in heavy bail to keep the peace for 12 months. FRANCE. The French papers have apparently received orders to propose a general disarmament of Europe, and it is expected that the Emperor's address to his Chambers will contain some inkling of his policy in the matter. If he can suggest any method of inducing the nations to trust each other, he will relieve Europe at once of at least £50,000,000 a year spent upon extra armaments—but how is he to do it ? No nation will really disarm while liable to attack, and at the present moment every Power in Europe is threatened. The Court of Correctional appeal has delivered their judgment in the case of the 13 deputies accused of holding illegal meetings, affirming, the sentence pronounced against them by the lower court. The grounds assigned for rejecting the appeal are that the objects of the association were not consultation but action ; that its efforts were not restricted to Paris, but extended throughout the country ; that the right which the electors claim to assemble according to law was forfeited the moment their proceedings took the form of an association. An appeal against this judgment, to the Court of Cassation, is considered inevitable.—The Court of Rouen has given its decision in the case of M.M. Cheron and Clairbois, prosecuted some time since for illegally furnishing identical correspondences to provincial newspapers. The court confirms the judgment delivered in this case by the Tribunal of First Instance.

M. Mocquard, the Emperor Napoleon's private secretary, died recently. M. Mocquard was in his 73rd or 74th year. He was originally intended for a diplomatic career, and, in fact, was attached for some time to one of the French legations in Germany, but he subsequently adopted the bar as a profession, and gained some distinction there by his eloquence. He took a prominent part in several political trials, which allowed full scope for his anti-Bourboniau feelings. As a strong Bonapartist, he welcomed the election of Louis Napoleon to the Presidency of the Republic, and he took part in the sudden and daring measure which led to the foundation of the Second Empire. M. Mocquard acquired some distinction in literature also. He published a novel, and was the author of some dramatic pieces, one of which, at least, was of a strongly " sensational" character. M, Conti, Councillor of State, has been selected by the Lmperor, to succeed M. Mocquard. One regiment of the French expeditionary army haa arrived in France from Mexico. _ u . ITALY. The debate on the bill for the transfer of the capital to Florence commenced in the Senate on Nov. 29, and, after a very long debate, was brought to a conclusion on Dec. 9, when the bill was adopted by 134 against 47 votes. The following is a brief abstract of the principal speeches delivered during the debate:— bignor San Martino, once Lieutenant-Governor of ■Naples, opposed the measure, and urged that the enetian question ought to take precedence of the toman, and that if the conditions of the time renere/\ w , ar at present impossible, the Government ought simply to set about restoring the finances to

an equilibrium.—The Marquis d'Azeglio, being „n vellj sent a written address, which was read anl " which approved of the convention. It expressed ! doubt whether the national proclamation of li ome a „ tlie capital had served the interests of the country D'Azeglio declared that he desired Rometobea' Italian city, but not the capital of Italy. ft" could not cease to be the seat of the Papacy, but U thought that the time had arrived when a reeoneili a tion might take place between the Papacy and the nation.—The Minister of the Interior said so long aa the temporal power existed, the danger of foreign i n , tervention was not removed. " The temporal power'' he continued, "is not necessary to the splendour and independence of the spiritual power. this is a moral question. We have declared that it was necessary to leave it to the progress of civili Sa _ tion, and to leave the Pope alone with his subjects by which means the cessation of foreign intervention would be obtained. This question can only be solved in accord with France, the first of the Catholic Powers. In the principle of a free church in a free State the base of a solution exists. Under the convention foreign intervention is about to cease. Italy has an interest in repelling all foreign aggression tending to support the temporal power. In the event of a movement breaking out in Pontifical territory, Italy does not engage herself to repress it. The only engagement undertaken by her is not to attack, nor allow the Pontifical territory to be attacked. The convention is therefore favourable to Italian policy. The transfer of the capital is not unattended with inconvenience, but it will consolidate the dynasty and the unity of Italy." This speech was received with great applause.—General Cialdini, who followed, delivered a vigorous and uneompro-' mising speech. He supported the transfer on military grounds, and declared that between Austria and Italy no compromise is possible. The passes of the Apennines he described, as capable of being made of the capital in case of need, the genuine Thermopylae of Italy. His declarations against Austria were received with loud applause, and it would appear that General La Marmora endorsed the sentiments of his military colleague.—The Marquis Pallavicino, an old friend of Garibaldi's, opposed the convention, and declared himself in favour of going to Rome at all risks, and making war upon Austria for Venice.—Signor Revel censured the convention from other motives, and considered the- independence of the Pontifical temporal power necessary.—The Minister of Finance declared that the transfer of the capital would be carried out after the Parliament had approved the bills relating to the organic laws. The Italie of Turin asserts that a proof will shortly be given of the complete understanding which exists between the Emperor Napoleon and the Government of King Victor Emmanuel on the Roman question. The proof, thus referred to is to consist of the almost instant withdrawal of a part of the French garrison from Rome. The convention only binds France to begin withdrawing her troops within six months from the signing of the treaty, which took place a few days back. But according to the Italie the evacuation "will begin at the close of January. A bill has been presented to the Chamber by the Minister of Justice for the suppression of all religious corporations and ecclesiastical benefices throughout the kingdom of Italy. The clergy had already begun an agitation throughout the whole of the Peninsula with the view of preventing Parliament from passing the bill.

General Turr has resigned his commission, and the king, after repeated refusals, has at last accepted it. The Minister of War wished to give the general an active command, but on condition that lie should renounce his party relations and political pursuits. The general declined to do so. The king has left him the nominal rank of Lieutenant-general and the title of honorary aide-de-camp to his majesty. The general has published a pamphlet on the Venetian question. This pamphlet is said to have created a great sensation in Italy from the boldness of its views and the energy with which they are urged. General Turr professes an absolute disbelief in the supposed progressive tendencies of the Austrian government, and contends that there is no way of redeeming Yenetia save by the sword. To this resolution he urges the Italian government and people. In 1859, he says, Austria was only able to bring into the field 170,000 men, and these were defeated by 100,000 French and 40,000 Piedmontese. Kovr, Italy alone has an army of more than 300,000. This is one of the central points of General Turr's argument.

The relations between the Courts of Rome and Russia are of a very unsatisfactory nature; the Pontifical government misses no opportunity of giving the cabinet of St. (Petersburg proofs of its discontentment. Thus it is stated that the Emperor oi Russia having offered a considerable sum for the statue of Hercules, recently discovered, and the owner of the statue having preferred to let the Pope have it for half the amount, the Holy See conferred titles of nobility upon the latter. Again, it is declared that the Pope is determined no longer to receive at the Vatican the Russian charge d' affaires, M. de MeyendorfE, which has made that gentleman determine not to join in the congratulations which the corps diplomatique will offer the Pope at Christmas. The yacht purchased for Garibaldi by his Liverpool admirers has arrived safely at Caprera, and has been accepted by him, with expressions of gratitude to the subscribers.

AUSTRIA. The draft of the address of the Lower House of the Reichsrath, in reply to the speech from the throne, regrets the interruption of constitutional activity in some portions of the empire. It expresses a hope that the Croatian and Hungarian Diets tnar be convened after the close of the session, and that even the Lombardo-Venetian and Galician Diets may be assembled before long. The address regards the re-establishment and consolidation of a lasting peace as the unalterable determination of the Government. It confidently hopes that the Government, co-operating with the German Confederation, will assist the Duchies in fully obtaining their rights in the succession question and in effecting an independent settlement; of their own affairs. The address states that the Rcichsrath will gladly hail all efforts on the part of the Government to oppose separatist tendencies adverse to the interests of the German Confederation, and any endeavours tending to strengthen by Federal reform the bond between the German States. It expreses a hope that the exceptional circumstances necessitating the proclamation of a state of siege in Galicia will shortly disappear. It asks for a reduction in the military and naval expenditure. It then declares that a l*w establishing Ministerial responsibility is urgently needed to complete the Austrian constitution. In conclusion, it expresses hopes that the inconveniences caused by the failure of the commercial negotiations with Prussia will be lessened by the proposed modifications in the customs' tariff." After a protracted debate, which presented n° feature of particular interest, the draft of the address was adopted, and presented to the emperor. The address is deemed liberal and progressive in many of its expressions, and denotes a decided tendency towards conciliation with the empire and peaceful relations abroad. The Official Gazette of Venice has an article which is iutended to be a defiant reply to the speech recently delivered by General La Marmora, in the Turin Parliament. The official paper declares that Austria will neither surrender Venice by compromise nor yield it up to force; that Austria expects to see the kingdom of Italy soon crumble away, that Piedmont alone can then only provoke her ruin if she quarrels with her neighbour. A petition from General Langiewicz was law before the Lower House of the Reichsrath. in which the petitioner prayed to be set at liberty. It seems hardly credible that the Austrian Government should still think it necessary to detain Langiewicz in custody. In the sprinc of 1863 he took refuge on Austrian soil, and was " interned"—in other words, made prisoner. | mu „ RUSSIA. . The Moscow Gazette states that the interests 01 Russia demand that she should support Austria w the Venetian question, and endeavour to confine action of the September Convention to Rome. Kussia must not allow Austria to doubt her sentiments, a ll will thus contribute to the maintenance of peace. The Russian Government in Poland has closed < monasteries and four convents, because they did no contain the canonically-prescribed number of moil* and nuns. Thirty-nine monasteries and con ven have been shut up, because their inhabitants sisted their fellow-countrymen during the rebellio ■ The St. Petersburgh journals publish official doc ments, which show that the Russian Government been for some time back engaged in the preparation of measures intended for the complete denationalisation of Poland. All offices of any importance are be filled henceforth by Russians; Russian pea sa " 1 colonies are to be established; the Polish Cfttho clergy are to be placed under the strictest sur v _ lance, and an active propaganda is to be set g 01 ' 1 ? behalf of the Orthodox Church. A letter from Gene ral Mouravieff, addressed to the Government, rec mends the gradual removal of the minor now / . >0^ au( l. and suggests their deportation oiberia as colonists. This is indeed a scheme w deserves the appellation of " thorough."

" "" PRUSSIA. a ll resulted n engaged in the Danish war T "7Kta^t"• a *»>> ~ urt ; entered Berl ed wilnesa thelr am val, and °f people as. ]oud cheers . The king made a received the that the guarda had adde d speech, in jjlorious history. He announced a of commemoration would be granted tb > m and special medals to those regiments who Sd'torne . in the assaults on Ditppeland Alsen. GREECE. The new constitution has been finally ratified by ta Ving the oath to observe and maintain it; 'SStemby, terminated its labours, S? ten SSv&. Tl" P»PI« ■« reported to be much elated with their new constitUThTkinK°has l decided that four officers of the army „rl v 11l proceed to France and England to inquire into the military and naval organisation of those two countries, and make a report to the commission formed at Athens for the reorganisation of those services in Greece. GERMANY AND THE DUCHIES. Letters from Berlin state that, in pursuance of a decision formed by the Prussian Government on the "sth November, orders have been sentto the Prussian troops which are still in the Duchies to prepare themselves for a cantonment there of long duration. This news, combined with the presence of a division at Minden. on the Hanoverian frontier, appears to have produced a certain sensation iu Germany. According to correspondence there is seen in this a manifest symptom of the intentions of Prussia, which desires, on the one hand, to obtain immediately, from free will or by force, the evacuation of the Duchies by the two Hanoverian and Saxon contingents, and, on the other, to impose as soon as possible on the Duke of Augustenburg a treaty of military and diplomatic union, or even, if necessary, to annex a part of the territories occupied by its troops. The Abend Post of Vienna says that Austria will never tolerate the annexionist pretensions of Prussia. This declaration by a semi-official journal shows, it is thought, that the rumours of Austria and Prussia being agreed as to the destination of the Duchies are premature. The Parliament of perplexed Hesse Cassel has long been at odds with the eccentric Elector. For years back, all domestic legislation has literally been at a deadlock, and the prosperity of the State has. been suffering heavily. The Chamber has at last ventured upon addressing a long memorial to the Hector, complaining of the condition to which the country is reduced, and urging that the Elector should be good enough to allow the legislature to do something, if he will do nothing himself. But the appeal, although couched in the mildest terms, only drew down a characteristic snub from the Elector. He intimated to the Chamber that he hoped soon to get rid of his present legislators altogether, and that meanwhile he had perfect confidence in his ministers, and wanted advice from nobody else. At a subsequent meeting of the municipality of the town of Cassel, a vote of thanks was passed to the Diet, expressing the adhesion of the municipality to the above memorial of the Diet to the Elector.