ITALY.

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ITALY.

The contract for the loan on security of the ecclesiastical property is concluded. The Italian fleet under Prince Amadeus visited Alexandria ; it is supposed to be a demonstration against Turkey. A strong shock of earthquake and an eruption of Vesuvius was reported, Venice illuminated in .honor of the Empress Eugenic passing through. The (Ecumenical Council excites European Interest, The Catholic Powers decline to send representatives, and reserve full liberty of action whatever tha decision of the Council may be. The German Bishops warn the Pope of the perils of pnwlaiming the Syllabus, announcing his infallibility, and repudiating modern civilisation, They are, consequently, denounqed as heretics, Prussia, Austria, and other Powers are in friendly relations. Between Prussia aud Austria mutual princely visits have taken place. The Prussian Parliament opened on the sth. Additional taxation was announced, puring the festivals of the King's visit fc> Konigsburg, a railway accident occurred which caused the death of fourteen persons, and a .wooden-theatre was burned flown, yhe Cracow Oquvpnt case will shortly come before the tribunal, DENMARK, Tie Danish Rigsdad has opened ; the King.expressed hopes that Prussia would ultimately do justice in thp Schleswig affairs. The International Association of Working Men held .their fourth Congress at J&sls $ ttyai» were.sixty delegates present. A declaration in favor of abolishing in^ dividual property in the soil was carried by 54r majority. Victor Hugo presided. The association aims at industrial federation in Europe.