Count Catnoky, the Austrian Pre mier, after a careful consideration of the points iu dispute between the •Austro Hungarian Empire and the Kingdom of Koumania, relative to the coutrjl over the navigation of the Danube, has communicated his views to Prince Bismarck, German Chan cellor. The result is that that they have agreed upoa a joiut plan of au< tion towards Koumania and have for warded their denands to the Govern ment at Bucharest. The treaty of commerce which was recently agreed upon betweeu the Government of Trance and Italy has been formally completed, the treaty having been ratified by the two Pow ers

The United States Government has decided, iu accordance with the gene rally expressed wish of the nation, to confer upon the widow of the lata President Garfield, some special tokeu of its high appreciation ot the charac ter and servic s of her late husband, and sympathy for her under her great bereavement. It has therefore been aunouueed that Mrs Garfield shall have the privilege of sending letters throughout the States of the Union free of postage.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
