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pear strange things for a young man to have . He Avas committed for trial , but admitted to bail .- The La Plata has brought news of a ti-af-dy of no ordinary interest . Two days after the Tgne , which brought the passengers as far as St . Thomas , had left Kingston , Colonel Hobbs ommittedj suicide by jumping overboard . It is stated that
a medical board had previously declared the unfortunate man to be insane , and that iu consequence he had been ordered home . The Festival of the Sons of the Clergy Ctarity was held on the loth inst . There was Divine service in St . Paul's in the afternoon , and in the evening the friends of the charity dined in Merchant Taylors' Hall . The Lord Mayor presided ,
and some good speeches were delivered . A platelayer on the Metropolitan Railway has been killed . By some mischance he got on to the rails as a train was coming up and was killed instantly , The morning of the lGth inst . opened somewhat more brightly for the Derby than there Avas reason to anticipate from the cold and unsettled weather which has
prevailed through the present month . A storm of wind and rain ivould probably not have damped the ardour of the tens of thousands who had resolved upon witnessing the great race , however much it might have disappointed their expectations ; but the number of those who flocked the roads to Epsom must have been largely increased by the more reassuring aspect of
the day . As it is , the Derby has realised to the fullest extent the reputation it bears as a national holiday— -in fact , the metropolitan carnival . The race was won by the favourite—Lord Lyon . According to The Owl , Prince Alfred is to be created a peer , under the titles of Duke of Edinburgh and Earl of Kent .
FOISEIGU' LXTEILIGEXCE . —The great German imbroglio has not entered upon any new phase . Nothing is heard but the din of preparation for the approaching conflict . The Austrian volunteer corps is on the eve of embarking for Mexico , but an interview which Mr . Motley , the American Minister , had with Count Mensdorff will probably change its destination . The kings of several of the German States have held a meetino- to
determine upon the positions their forces shall take up when the war breaks out . At Vienna it is professed that the speech of the Emperor of the French at Auxerre is a blow rather at Prussia than at Austria . That may be ; but it is probable that , so far as Italy is concerned , the Emperor of the French will give his assistance against Austria . Indeed , the present
appearance of things is that both Austria and Prussia are aimed at by Napoleon . He would not be sorry to see Italy in Venotia and there are provinces about the Rhine of which those treaties of ISIS , which he so much detests , finally deprived France . In
Italy , beyond all doubt , the enthusiasm for war is unparalleled . Our correspondent says that active operations are likel y to begin in a few days , and that the people are thoroughly impatient of delay . Italy , it is said , notwithstanding her recent forced loan of ten millions , is sadly in want ot money . But now that war is determinsd upon
means will be found for it as easily as men . The news from the continent is less peaceful than on tht 11 th inst . The hopes which were entertained at A ienna of a peaceful result to negotiations were less , and all the telegrams speak of Avar . France , according to a Paris paper , is to have two corps of observation , one upon the southern frontierthe other upon
, the Rhine . The telegrams from the continent are numerous and with one exception not very important , Austria continues her preparations for war , and Prussia and Italy do the same . At Vienna it is said there are still hopes that peace will be pree vecl . The grounds , however , for the hopes appear to he
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very slight . There have been popular manifestations there m favour of Avar , aud the Prussian Ambassador has taken them so much to heart that he has announced that he must leave Vienna . If he carries out his threat war must be very near . The Constitutionnel talks in the most mysterious fashion of what are the intentions of the Emperor . As far as we can gather those intentions are to watch the course of events and take advantage
of anything which promises to be gainful to France . The re port that Austria was willing to make terms for giving up Venetia to Italy has received no further confirmation ; but , obviously , it would be the best thing that Austria could do . Italy is thoroughly in earnest in her resolution to rescue Venetia , and if Austria does not g ive way Avar must ensue .
Prussia has rejected the propositions of Austria relative to the question of the Duchies , aud makes no counter proposition . She intimates , however , that she may make other propositions . Meantime this , the first cause of quarrel , remains untouched . The news which we have from the Continent is not more reassuring . All the Powers are girding themselves up for the
war , which according to the telegrams appears to be inevitable . Our Florence correspondent speaks of the feeling there as being wholly bellicose . Garibaldi has announced his willingness to take part in the war in command of the volunteers . Of these 10 , 000 more have come forward than are required . Their uniform is to be the historical red shirt . ——The telegrams to
hand are decidedly of a warlike character . There is no futher confirmation of the report that Prussia and Italy have formed an alliance ; but though no document may have been signed , it is indubitable that a perfect understanding exists between the two Powers . Prussia seems likely to precipitate hostilities by an attack on one of the smaller States . She is bullying Hanover and making movements lvhich appear to indicate an intention to attack that Power . It is rather hard on these small
States that the quarrels of their big neighbours should thus bring them into danger . In A enetia Austria is arming to the teeth and making every preparation to resist the attacks which appear inevitable . In Fiance there are still hopes that an amicable arrangement will be made by the giving up of Venetia . It is said that Italy has announced that she Avill take part in a congress , provided the cession of A enetia be made the basis of
negotiations , and conferences of Ministers are reported . The Municipality and Common Council of Berlin are adopting the somewhat peculiar course of egging the King on to war , in the hope of inducing him to become a constitutional reformer . Such is the meaning which we attach to the address they have presented to his Majesty . How that address was got up is another
matter . Probably we shall not hear the secret of it soon . The King was believed to be averse to the war ; but if we may credit recent accounts that feeling has been changed . A curious statement is made by a Berlin paper . It is to the effect that Prussia will not strike the first blow in the Avar which is regarded as inevitable . It may be that she will not aim snch
a blow at Austria ; but she will do quite as effective a thing by firing on the troops of some one or other of the minor States—all of whom have apparently made Austria ' s quarrel their own . Of course , in such a case Austria Avould be obliged to take up arms in defence of her allies .
To Correspondents.
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The Week.
pear strange things for a young man to have . He Avas committed for trial , but admitted to bail .- The La Plata has brought news of a ti-af-dy of no ordinary interest . Two days after the Tgne , which brought the passengers as far as St . Thomas , had left Kingston , Colonel Hobbs ommittedj suicide by jumping overboard . It is stated that
a medical board had previously declared the unfortunate man to be insane , and that iu consequence he had been ordered home . The Festival of the Sons of the Clergy Ctarity was held on the loth inst . There was Divine service in St . Paul's in the afternoon , and in the evening the friends of the charity dined in Merchant Taylors' Hall . The Lord Mayor presided ,
and some good speeches were delivered . A platelayer on the Metropolitan Railway has been killed . By some mischance he got on to the rails as a train was coming up and was killed instantly , The morning of the lGth inst . opened somewhat more brightly for the Derby than there Avas reason to anticipate from the cold and unsettled weather which has
prevailed through the present month . A storm of wind and rain ivould probably not have damped the ardour of the tens of thousands who had resolved upon witnessing the great race , however much it might have disappointed their expectations ; but the number of those who flocked the roads to Epsom must have been largely increased by the more reassuring aspect of
the day . As it is , the Derby has realised to the fullest extent the reputation it bears as a national holiday— -in fact , the metropolitan carnival . The race was won by the favourite—Lord Lyon . According to The Owl , Prince Alfred is to be created a peer , under the titles of Duke of Edinburgh and Earl of Kent .
FOISEIGU' LXTEILIGEXCE . —The great German imbroglio has not entered upon any new phase . Nothing is heard but the din of preparation for the approaching conflict . The Austrian volunteer corps is on the eve of embarking for Mexico , but an interview which Mr . Motley , the American Minister , had with Count Mensdorff will probably change its destination . The kings of several of the German States have held a meetino- to
determine upon the positions their forces shall take up when the war breaks out . At Vienna it is professed that the speech of the Emperor of the French at Auxerre is a blow rather at Prussia than at Austria . That may be ; but it is probable that , so far as Italy is concerned , the Emperor of the French will give his assistance against Austria . Indeed , the present
appearance of things is that both Austria and Prussia are aimed at by Napoleon . He would not be sorry to see Italy in Venotia and there are provinces about the Rhine of which those treaties of ISIS , which he so much detests , finally deprived France . In
Italy , beyond all doubt , the enthusiasm for war is unparalleled . Our correspondent says that active operations are likel y to begin in a few days , and that the people are thoroughly impatient of delay . Italy , it is said , notwithstanding her recent forced loan of ten millions , is sadly in want ot money . But now that war is determinsd upon
means will be found for it as easily as men . The news from the continent is less peaceful than on tht 11 th inst . The hopes which were entertained at A ienna of a peaceful result to negotiations were less , and all the telegrams speak of Avar . France , according to a Paris paper , is to have two corps of observation , one upon the southern frontierthe other upon
, the Rhine . The telegrams from the continent are numerous and with one exception not very important , Austria continues her preparations for war , and Prussia and Italy do the same . At Vienna it is said there are still hopes that peace will be pree vecl . The grounds , however , for the hopes appear to he
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very slight . There have been popular manifestations there m favour of Avar , aud the Prussian Ambassador has taken them so much to heart that he has announced that he must leave Vienna . If he carries out his threat war must be very near . The Constitutionnel talks in the most mysterious fashion of what are the intentions of the Emperor . As far as we can gather those intentions are to watch the course of events and take advantage
of anything which promises to be gainful to France . The re port that Austria was willing to make terms for giving up Venetia to Italy has received no further confirmation ; but , obviously , it would be the best thing that Austria could do . Italy is thoroughly in earnest in her resolution to rescue Venetia , and if Austria does not g ive way Avar must ensue .
Prussia has rejected the propositions of Austria relative to the question of the Duchies , aud makes no counter proposition . She intimates , however , that she may make other propositions . Meantime this , the first cause of quarrel , remains untouched . The news which we have from the Continent is not more reassuring . All the Powers are girding themselves up for the
war , which according to the telegrams appears to be inevitable . Our Florence correspondent speaks of the feeling there as being wholly bellicose . Garibaldi has announced his willingness to take part in the war in command of the volunteers . Of these 10 , 000 more have come forward than are required . Their uniform is to be the historical red shirt . ——The telegrams to
hand are decidedly of a warlike character . There is no futher confirmation of the report that Prussia and Italy have formed an alliance ; but though no document may have been signed , it is indubitable that a perfect understanding exists between the two Powers . Prussia seems likely to precipitate hostilities by an attack on one of the smaller States . She is bullying Hanover and making movements lvhich appear to indicate an intention to attack that Power . It is rather hard on these small
States that the quarrels of their big neighbours should thus bring them into danger . In A enetia Austria is arming to the teeth and making every preparation to resist the attacks which appear inevitable . In Fiance there are still hopes that an amicable arrangement will be made by the giving up of Venetia . It is said that Italy has announced that she Avill take part in a congress , provided the cession of A enetia be made the basis of
negotiations , and conferences of Ministers are reported . The Municipality and Common Council of Berlin are adopting the somewhat peculiar course of egging the King on to war , in the hope of inducing him to become a constitutional reformer . Such is the meaning which we attach to the address they have presented to his Majesty . How that address was got up is another
matter . Probably we shall not hear the secret of it soon . The King was believed to be averse to the war ; but if we may credit recent accounts that feeling has been changed . A curious statement is made by a Berlin paper . It is to the effect that Prussia will not strike the first blow in the Avar which is regarded as inevitable . It may be that she will not aim snch
a blow at Austria ; but she will do quite as effective a thing by firing on the troops of some one or other of the minor States—all of whom have apparently made Austria ' s quarrel their own . Of course , in such a case Austria Avould be obliged to take up arms in defence of her allies .
To Correspondents.
TO CORRESPONDENTS .
* - * * " All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , W . C . Bito . LENOIII , AEEXAXDEIA . —The FBEEMASOSTS' MAGAZINE has been forwarded to you since the end of March , L . SQ . —Not yet received . Please send ,