Star. — London, England, 1823-05-26 00:00:00

1 I ! ~` ~ .TAR• LONDON. , • • MOSDAT, *MAY 26. 1823. •-•`• • • THE FUND& ' STOCK EXCIIANGS. TWELVE O'CLOCK. Comas opened this morning at eel he Money, and for the Min in* A pod deal of biainese.bas been dace. FOREIGN FUNDS. Up to this boor We's has been but We -doing in the above Market. Speolak Book opened at 174, it yid& rico they rt. main steady. Current Prices:—Chilien nothing bete. New Spanbb 37* a, New Prussian 84* a, Russian 79, Dania nothing done, Neapo litan 74, Colombian 11. PRICE OF STOCKS AT ONE O'CLOCK. Bank Stock 219% 220 3 per Cent. Reduced 7914 44 3 per Ct. Cons. 80% % 44-3% pet Cts. 91% 92 4 per Cents. Old 97% 3 ,4 % 4 per Cents. New 100% % sh • Bank Long Annuities 20% 3-16 India Stock 9.sl%—lndia Bonds 38s. 40s. Eache. Bills of £l,OOO, 20s.—Small 19s. 21s. Consols for' Account 80% % 8180%. The Times makes a most unfair attempt this morn ing to shew that the House of Commons have been trifled with in the evidence given on Friday evening by Sir ABRAHAM BRADLEY KING, the Deputy-Grand master of the Orangemen of Ireland, on the Irish investigation. It concludes with calling upon the House to shew to-night that it knows its duties as well as its rights—in other words, to commit the witness to prison for not disclosing what he conceives he is bound in conscience to keep secret. Ishlvtit is only necessary to attend to what reaUy passed on the subject, to perceive that the House have already ex tracted from the witness all that the purposes of the in vestigation require should be known. Sir A. B. KING was desired to state whether, on the admission of per sons as Members of an Orange Lodge, it is the prac tice to read to them a passage from the Book of Joshua, exhorting the Israelites " to root out the Amalekites from the land ?" The worthy Bironet said, thattbis was one of the secrets of the Institution, which he was bound by oath not to disclose ; and, let the consequence of his silence be what it might, he would not disclose it. The House were unanimous in thinking that they had a right to enforce an answer to the question, but when about to make the experiment, Mr. CANNING expressed a doubt whether there was a word about the Amalekites in the whole book of Joshua, and Mr. BUTTERWOR . TII hating taken the pains to go up stairs and .make inquiry, returned with a report that the Right Hon. Secretary was in the right. (ALEXANDER CHUDEN once put up for a Member of Parliament ; and this incident sheers that he was not so crazy as some people supposed, in imagining that even a Coucordance-maker might be of use in the House of Commons). The question came, of course, to nothing: the House had asked what re quired no answer. It appeared, besides, from the answers of the witness to some other questions, that though certain passages from the Old Testament do form part of the initiation oath of Orangemen, they relate merely to the private signs by which they are known to each other, and that it forms no part of the obligation which they come under, that they shall do anything to retard the ends of justice or withhold as sistance from all classes of his Majesty's subjects. The situation of Switzerland, at the present crisis, was, in both Houses of Parliament, last week, made the subject of questions to Ministers for information. When we had occasion, a few days ago, to advert to this matter, it was in consequence of an article which had appeared in the Antwerp Journal, stating that Russia and Austria had sent a requisition to the Swiss Cantons, desiring to know whether they would permit the march of an allied army through their territory to the assistance of France, in her egression on Spain, but that the Cantons had re fused this permission. We then briefly expressed an opinion, that if the Cantons had actually given such refusal, they were well entitled to do so; and that any attempt to force a passage through an indepen dent and inoffending territory, such as theirs, might alter materially the whole aspect of European affairs. The matter has been now brought before Parlia ment in a light considerably different. The Marquis of LANSDOWN stated, that an opinion prevailed, " in the quarter most interested," that a treaty had been signed on the 21st of I%larch last, for " the mili tary occupation of Switzerland by Austria." Mr. BROUGHAM acknowledged that his information did not reach to that extent; but he understood, " on no listt authority," that the protectorate of an Archduke of Austria had been offered to the Cantons—that many faults had been found with their internal insti tutions, both civil and ecclesiastical—that they had been required to cede Geneva_to the King of SAR DINIA—and that to all this France -had agreed, be moms though it is against her interests and ancient policy to encourage Austrian ascendancy in Switzer land, it were better to do so than allow it to become a a focus of Jacobinism." The answeZsaf Lord lavanroor. and Mr. CANNING throw entire discredit on the whole of these rumours.' The former knew of no treaty for the occupation of Switzerland, and had not the least reason to believe diet any such existed ; the latter was happy to state, that the least part of Mr. BROVONAM'S statement was .~-_-. - .... more than he. knew. It may thgefote, we think, be safely concluded that there is.** trails whaterer iia nay Ono of this battb of rumours.; and that the inde pendence and integrity of Switemiaed have been in es manner infringed by any propositioit or resolution se the part of the Allied Powerst for the mere ia quiry.whether it would grant a passage, is no infringe vent, but, on the-contrary, a direct admission of the right of refusal. We tney, at *the slime time, take the opportieity of remark*, that, bad these rumours been as true at they seem to be false, we should be slovl to admit that they constitute any case for the interference of this country. On the same principle that the Swiss Cantons have a right to refuse the troops of the Al lied Powers a passage through their territory, they have a right to grant it, if they please; which wotdd i amount to what, we presume, Lord Lamanowts means by the term a military occupation." The granting of it would, indeed, afford Spain a just cause of.hos tility against the Swiss—inasmuch as it would be an act of assistance to its enemies; but it would not form such a case as must of necessity drag into the contest other Powers—such as -Great Britain, or Sweden, or ,Denmark—tvhose own interests are not affected by the measure; and who think, on the con trary, their welfare may be best tonsulted by the continuance of a strict neutrality. We Ilave received since our last the Paris Papers of SatUrday. In a preceding part of our Paper we have given such information as they contain from the seat of war ; but it will be found to be, as usual, of a 'most vague and 4f:satisfactory character. All that is certain is, that General DONNADIEO has had an engagement with the Constitutional forces, and that he gives a most strange account of it. A Morning Paper says—li The French Ministers, we understand, took the liberty of omitting the conclusion of the let ter, which was in these words, la fusillade continue encore. The French Cabinet had the sagacity to see that this was not a very satisfactory termination of a battle, and that it indicated anything but victory : they therefore struck it out of the copy or. dered for publication. DONNED= makes no men. tion of prisoners—he therefore took none : he says not a word about cannon or baggage—be therefore took none. MONCET states, as a result of this victory, that I DONNADIEV, and (he hopes) Enoms, are going 'to make an attempt (vont entreprendre) against Mtsr* r A precious triumph to be sure!" TIXT ft AC T OP A LETTER FROM AN EMINENT SPANISH ILCCLESIASTIC, DATED 30TH APRIL, 1823. gl By an unexampled ingratitude Prance is now: trampling under foot the most sacred duties, andrats tacking us, under the pretext of a state of aparctiry,, which she has herself unceasingly fomented far these three years past. t , Nothing scarcely remains to us, except our ho nour and our courage ; bet these two virtues, which we possess in the highest degree, will preserve civil liberty, and the unalterable principle of the Sove reignty of the People, which despotism and tyranny, under the mask of imposing names, would annihilate. a Ignorance and fanaticism, under the banner of despots—civilization, light, industry, under that o 1 Spain, are met : the destinies of the world are about. to be decided ; the great question, debated upon for:, three centuries in England, namely, whether the in dustrious classes ought to nourish by their labour the idle and devouring, is now to be determined. 44 Division has been sown among the Spaniards— the torch of discord is everywhere raised ; supersti tion and gold seduce and corrupt ; nevertheless, whatever there is of honesty,.of loyalty, of bravery in Spain, is drawn up on the side of the Cortes and of the Government. If, in the war of independence, Europe was astonished at the part which honour and despair caused us to take against the usurpation and vengeance of Kings, she will be more astonished to see Spain, in 1823, exhausted, ruined; abandoned, undertake a war which she hopes to see embraced by all those who detest bondage, and who would not survive the slavery of the world. Miracles were wrought by the Spaniards in f 810; others still more glorious will be renewed in 1828 ; and the moment, perhaps, draws nigh when France, ashamed of her ingratitude, aad deceived in her vain hopes, will owe to the genius of Spain her safety and her deliverance. “ The party of the Serviles will, however, employ -fabrications to mislead the opinion of Europe as to the true state of the nation : the places for a moment occupied by the enemy will print and circulate false.' hoods, to which no faith ought to attached. The Journals of Seville, particularly -rare/odor, con ducted by men very enlightened, impartial; and pa triotic, are those which will guide the opinion of per sons who take any interest in the affairs of Spain." We have received Haniburgh Papers to the 2lst, but they contain little intelligence. It will be sea► from the following extracts that great changes are making in the Cabinet of St. Petersburgh. We are informed, but will not vouch for the fact, that this change is connected with an important one in the policy of the Russian Court: ST. Pl MAY I. It is probable that the Tariff of last year will be continued in force without any considerable alteration. Baron Von Drebitsch, Adjutant-General, who is, ,_..,... f ~ .. ~~.;~ greed to be destined to fill an important post, has rihnotenodtioonf the ta hle kil • " arrived from Mohilow. We rejoice to state, that his MAJESTY is* COIIetWOrOIIZOW, formerly Commanderof theßns- p i e t p l y recovere d f rom hi s recent severe . cm" maispositi vi Alm Gintbgent of the Araby of Occupation in France, as mbe able CO join his usual society at dinner. It o still *only leave this city to resume his command. - r as sio r n r s h i a n. s th res ene um .ig e h d bo. hi u s . MAT 7.—Count Gurjew, Minister of Finance, has but the precise period is not yet•determined. beer permitted to resign on account of his bad health. e x cursions He retains the administration of the Crown domains. A Spanish cypress left town for Falsboath nava, His Majesty has appointed as his successor, in the day, to go to Spain by the Lisbon packet. Ministry of Finance,Lientehant-General Caocrin, who Extract of a letter from Seville, dated 23d'Aprir.„' :".At mum nn p r i vateers h ave b een ailed *there hit in the last campaign was Treasurer of the Army , and aremar * o r /H i nton fi n i ng in od ,„ at the head of the Commissariat Department.— Mariano. el sad kr Ikut_is, from Vera Cr uz an d Boma with one million and a bilf of hard dollars,in cash, sod a - '4 1 1,.._ Among the numerous reports which are never want- amount in colonial produce, with 60 passengers, was r i ara ;!. ins on these occasions, is, that various changes are the Canal of Bahama, by French man of war , and • ito nique." • dray going to be made in the other departments: such as, Extract of a letter from the Agent to Ll y that M. Von Obserkow, Chief of the Department of Malta, dated 21st April': - • 13- 4- the Customs, has solicited his discharge; and that at The td tale arrived yesterday from Ai sain g r t a h *en General Gargoli, formerly Minister of Police, is to laden with corn • one of the crew died six days age man is, it is with the plague, but I have not st iksi f ili N succeed hint. We shall. soon know the truth, and tbority to pronounce it with certainty to be the ease." ,770 the Imperial Ukase relative to the changes in the Mi. Yesterday, at three o'clock, his Royal H' nistry may be shortly expected. Duke of YoRE and suite wort to view the Eshibiii Generals Von brebitsch and Von Toll are already at' Somerset House. His Royal Highne ss ear* appointed to fill two of the three vacancies made by the Royal Academy, and Mr. HOWARD, the ceived by Sir THOMAS LAWRENCE, the P res id et , / - Stew. the dismissal of the three Adjutants-General, who tarp, who conducted his Royal 'Highness orsr d e were immediately about the person of the Emperor. different rooms. • The late Ministers, Counts Kotschufey and La- ' Saturday, the KING received a visit flow tbeg, of Yoast. 7 barrow Rostowski, have resigned; Messrs. Von Mu- w The R.ORD CHANCELLOR bad an aantallitellltt rawieiw and Von Bolodnikow are spoken of as their Klima yesterday. • Yesterday, the Prince of SAXE WEI MAR viiiteille Duke and Duchess of GLooCurica. ar Saturdiy night, the Duchess of KENT, NW 14 POLO, and the Prince of Saxe-WEimaa, Inatomil the Italian Opera with their presence. Mr. ERRS has contracted with the Trustees of* Italian Opera House for two years longer, alter die expiration of the present season. The agreemeatii signed. ARGYLL Rooms.—FiiJay evening Mr. Torun gave what he called a una voce entertainment to i numerous and respectable company, in these Rooms: The entertainment consisted of recitation, describing, an aquatic excursion, and was relieved by occasional Vocal and and instrumental musical performances: The most remarkable feature of the entertainment was that of the music being composed by Mr Tor- Lute, and the whole being executed by him, withotit assistance. This Gentleman bat another claim upss the public favour besides his talents. which are Teak considerable, for he is unfortunately blind. In the songs and musical pieces he gave great pleasure. The Duke of Davonsua aa's Fete, on Friday sight, was the most brilliant scene ever exhibited in Lon don. The Ball commented at a quarter past dens with a favourite quadrille, led off by the Doke of Do voisantaz and Madame D'Esta, the beautiful tai highly accomplished daughter of the Duke of Ses sex. .At half-past one the supper was anneoueeds be ready in the blue drawing-room, the walls which are coveted with the finest paintings is _ rwi world, by the old Masters. The banquet was piste on side-tables, and everything was on silver. 11 Noble host kept up the spirit of the dance, bye quitting k to the last. The Von Anniversary Dinner, we underetaa4v more numerously attended on Saturday than forte years. There were about four hundred persouit sent: Among the speakers were Lord Barng Mr. CANNER°, the Duke of Noarnumeakusia Provost, the Head Master, and Mr. Justice file It was facetiously remarked that, in all probe there were not more than forty out of the foe -deed who had not, at one period or other, r corporeal correction from either the late or I sent Head. Matter. This being Trinity Monday, the Elder , the Trinity-House breakfasted together at th House. Tower-hill. At half-past eleven they pi in grand precession, with music, &c. to the where they embarked on board their diffeth yachts, to proceed to Deptford, according to, custom. After hearing Divine Service at St. Deptford, they will return to town and pan dinner at the London Tavern. On their stai the Tower entrance, the guard turned out ceived them with military ]honours; and the procession was flanked by soldiers to the first bridge, where they were received by' the War the Tower in their new cloathing, and cond the place of embarkation. A number of boats .accompanied the party. Monday last, the mortal remains of Captain HAY, of his Majesty's ship QUEEN CRARLOTia I k i deposited in Portsmouth Garrison Chapel, AT public honours due to his rank, and the Ole `respect which his friends and afflicted relethesco 'lmpart to the scene. Admiral Sir Jauxs Heel WtIIrsNID, K.C.B. accompanied by the Limo Governor of the Garrison, Major-General Sr Jai Lvov, K.C.B. followed the corpse, with shoat Naval and Military Officers. The funeral brit • was commanded by Colonel TIMMS, R.M. and o ducted with the most impressive effect. Captaisi fists left two sons in the Naval Service. He wo the 63d year of his age. DUEL AT PHILADELPHIA.—Mr, PATTESIOIIIII Amor of Anatomy at. Baltimore, (late of Glasse being informed that General CADWALLADER ball *led to his admission to the City Assembly off delphia, 'ladelphia, on the ground of his not being *Gee man, wrote the General for an explanation, to she latter answered, by stating that be wield none; but would accept a challenge. The del lowed. The General was accompanied by DALLAS, of the Ainerican Navy, and Mr. PA sou by counsellor MEREDITH, of Philadelphs of Mr. MEARDITII, one of the Members who sial ..mitred the DeClaration of Independence), Presidentdo dad, property 'the Philadelphia Banks, and the fatherof s fad' 'gentleman whose 'high character forbids they .atalo was at Rio de la coon of his countenancing9l4 any wanton ii seeable rel. The parties fired at the very same ; AO men. Mr. PATTERSON'S balliodged in the Game arm, who staggered into the arms ofCaptaio Pi o Mr. Parreatox then advancing, addressed t tun, 44 I hope; Sir, it is not through his boat General answered, "No, Sir, dank Go! P: afraid I can offer you no finches sathfactioai PATTERSON replied, " GOD forbid 1 should , Sir ;" on *llia the General remarked, "leek quick :" and the parties left the field. THE KING. STOCKHOLM, MAY to. The Crown Prince will not tet out to meet his bride till the 17th or 18th. Three of the Estates have decided in faiour of the publicity of the Sittings ; the Clergy have not yet de cided the question, but little doubt is entertained of their acceding.to it. Ausrsobix, May W.—Elamite oft Landon. 41.—D0. Two Maths, 40. 9. Parausuaon, May 2.—Esekanp on London, II 111-16.-.- Paris, 1006. Beaux, May 17.—E:change on London, 2 M. 7.4*. Vaansa, May ilk—Exchange on Loader. M. 10. 21. HAMBUSSII, M•Y 90.--(Being a holiday, no pekes noted). Done on London, 37.3. for Money. Vunom, May 12.—Metalliquas, SI 7-16—Bank Sh. 909 2-5. Dutch Papers to the 24th inst. reached us this fore noon. The following are extracts :, ST. PETERSBURGH, APRIL iS. The Government has taken very strict measures to prevent the circulados of all political writings that are composed in a spirit contrary to the system which, since the foundation of the Holy Alliance, is observed by the United Cabinets.—Prussian State Gazette. FRONTIERS OF ITALY, MAY 11. The Admiralty of Hydra has received advice: frt. the English Embassy at Constantinople, according to ,which the British Ambassador has presented, by his interpreter, a detailed memorial, in which the ele ments of an arrangement with the Greeks are deve loped at great length. The contents of the document are not indeed known, uor the impression which it has made-on the Porte; only so much is certain, that it proposes that Greece shall be declared free, on condition of paying to the. Porte an annual tribute equal to the revenue which the Porte fornsetly derived from Greece. It is not thought that - peace with Persia will soon be concluded, as that Power insists on the cession of Several Turkibh provinces, to which the Divan will in no case agree. BRANDEMBURG, MAY it. A Circular had been sent to all the Prussian provin ces, stating that if secret associations of various kinds still subsist in the Universities, that it is incompatible with the dignity and security of his Majesty's.service, that individuals should be admitted into it, who, con. trary to the existing laws, take part in such associa tions, the Magistrates are strictly enjoined to admit no persons to offices (enumerated in the Circuity). but to send their certificates from the University to. the members of Ponce, that all members of such, as sociations may be excluded from the service of the State. . 1' I We have received this forenoon American Papers to the 3d of May ; the following are extracts:— BALTIMORE, APRIL ea. VERY LAT 2 FROM THR PACIFIC.--By the schooner, Dart, which arrived here on Saturday, in twenty-one days, from Carthagena, we have received the follow ing news :—About the middle of March, President Bolivar was at Guayaquil The expedition which the Patriots sent against the Royalists near Lima, it was suppased would (all into their hands. In conse quence of the expected fall of Lima, fugitives and much property had left there, and arrived at Guaya ,quß. - Several shocks of earthquake had been felt at Lima: President Solivar had about 4,000 men at Guayaquil; he was preparing a secret expedition t which, no doubt, was directed against Peru.: I . The Spanish General Morales was still is - psomes. *vac Maracaybo. He had with him about 3,000 meta, His artillery was trifling: He had committed the gioatest cruelties upon the persons and prOperty of foreigners. The Patriot General Montilla was at Rio de la Hache, with about 3,500 men. A Jainaica Mail has brought us today Royal Ga. settee to the 18th April. They confirm the report from Carthagena, of **feat •ef the •Spanish Royalist troops by the Colombians. On thsfir snatch to Rio . de la Hacke they were met by Gesiaralll4sl#l44 who routed them, making 400 prisoners. 4 01.1 Fl Ii U • s.