The National Register. — London, England, 1820-12-10 00:00:00

96 , - REF'O(.I7/ON I.‘ Sr. DuM/A . GO, 'Extract of a letter dated Cape Ilenry, Oct. 13 Since my last, of the ;27th of September. a revo lution has taken place here. It was 14med two months ago by seven oldie chiefs, but so secret was it kept, that I do not believe a single person knew of it until it broke out, which was on the night of the 6th iu t. On that evening they assembled all the troops in the town, and marched them out to Haut du Cap, distabt from this about five miles, to fight fin. their !iberty ; they having been, since the reign of the King, in a state to which no slavery could be conyared. Immediately on the King's hearing it, which was by an express, he sent twin Sans Souci (where he lay very sick), to give certain orders to the Governor, which express was sent back to acquaint the King that they no longer acknow ledged him as their ruler. Ile sent for his favourite chief, st ith orders to collect all the force possible, and to march against the rebels; and, on their am val here, to murder every mulatto and white, without exception; but, previous to their leaving Sans Souci, he ordered them into his presence. and flattered them very much, gave them four dollars each, and promised them, if they succeeded in their expedition, that they might pillage the Cape, and that their situatioas should be made as comfortable as they could wish. In the mean time the Inde pendents, preparing themselves for action, and; well knowing their cause was good, flattered themselves that their fellow countrymen never would fight against them, being equally interested in regaining their liberty, having suffered alike under the yoke of that tyrant, whose equal is atrocity never was known, and who thought no more of murdering people in cool blood than he did of eating his break fast. On the arrival of the King's troops at Haut du Cap, on the Bth, where the Independent army were stationed, several skirmishes took place ; but the Independents, not wishing that any blood should be spilled, hoisted the white flag; and, immediately the King's troops saw that, they laid down their arms and came over. Their chief (Duke Fort Royal), seeing the troops abandon him, fled, but has since been taken prisoner. The King, finding the troops under the command of the Duke Fort Royal, which consisted of all the force he had at Sans Souci excepting his body guard, had gone over to the Independents, and seeing there was no chance of escaping, as it would have taken considerable time to have collected another force, shot himself through the heart at about 11 o'clock at night. Thus ended the life of a man whose bloody deeds never were surpassed by any tyrant that ever existed. Since his death the diflerent armies have joined the cause without firing a shot. The troops stationed on the frontiers (St. Mark's) have of late been much dis affected on account of his degrading a colonel, and punishing him very severely, who was much liked by the soldiers; also on account of the shameful way in which they were treated, having nothing to live upon but cassada and water, and the utmost pay ment they received was one escalin per week. The chiefs of the Independents are now waiting for Gen. Romaine's (Duke Limbe) arrival from St. Mark's, who, I believe, is to take the command, being the eldest General; but what kind of government they mean to have I am at a loss to say—l suppose a republican ; for, at the commencement of this revo lution, the general cry was, that they would have no more Princes, Dukes, Counts, Barons, &c. I will say that i never knew or heard of a revolution so well managed: there have not been more than five persons killed, one or two were from accident. I think this change in the country will much im prove the trade. When the soldiers pillaged the palace at Sans Souci they found 240,000 dollars, or thereabouts, a good prize. It will carry off a large quantity of manufactured goods, as they were accus tomed before to walk about nearly naked. They promise in their proclamations to encourage the trade as much as possible, and I am persuaded in the course of a little time that the trade to this place will improve very much . the demand for manufac tured gourds and American produce is sure to be five or six times as much again, as the soldiers will be regularly paid. The next cefiee crop will be consi derably more, as every person will be allowed to work on the different plantations. So far has this affair been conducted with sk.ch firmness and tran quillity, that it Las excited the admiration of every stranger. I consider there is no further danger, and every thing is very tranquil. Nut one drop of blood has been shed in this revolution, from either private or public revenge; and it would really appear that they had but one enemy, and he was so great an one to their happinesa, that his destruction has swept away all animosity " His Catholic Majesty's ship Ceres, frem Ilavan nah, had arrived at Cartitagcna with flour. Three Guineainen had arrives at 6t. Jag° de Cuba from Africa. The Gem Arisaiencli Indepeialent priva teer had been taken passe inn of b; a Frt:n‘ii brig of war, and ct::!e. - t:d to: Naiti.itt;•it... TM NATIONAL REGISTER FRENCH PAPERS. PARTS, DEC. 4.—Viscount Chateaubriad, whq has been appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Prussia, had a private audience of the King. We learn that the military revolution which was effected at Lisbon on the 1 lth, by a part of th offi cers of the army of Oporto, was happily counter acted on the 18th, without effusion of blue!, by a counter revolution, owing to the good spirit of the army itself, and to the wise firmness of all classes of the citizens. The officers of the army have pro tested against the events of the 11th, and declared the intervention of the military in the acts of the government was illegal, and of pernicious example. In consequence, the new Junta has retired, and that which was removed on the 11th has been restored. The Prince Royal is expected, and it appears that the revolution of the 11th had for its object to pre vent the effects of his approaching arrival in Furore. The three great powers aysembled at Troppau have signified to the King of Naples that they wish him to appoint, with as little delay as possible, a place where they, can confer with him. The object of this interview is to advise upon the best means of appeasing the state of disquietude which now reigns in his kingdom. It is firther said that the three northern Sovereigns have informed his Neapo litan Majesty, that, in the event of the impossibility of. his complying with the proposed overture, his refusal will be considered as a pawl that he is not free in his states. TROPPACT, Nov. 20.—The Emperor of Russia, who has recently received several couriers from St. Petershurgh, is preparing to depart for his capital. It is affirmed that his Imperial Majesty has received advice that a Treaty of Trade and Navigation on the Black Sea has been concluded between England and the Porte. VIENNA, Nov, 18.—The last news received from Troppau relative to Naples announce that the Al lied Sovereigns have ununimouly declared that they desire the re-establishment of the ancient order of things at Naples; and that they would regard as enemies of the general tranquillity all those who should contribute to the prolongation of the existing disorders. NIADRID, Nov. 22.—Their Majesties entered the capital this afternoon at four o'clock, on their their return from their visit to the Escurial. They entered by the gate of St. V incent ; the garrison and the national militia were drawn up to receive thmn. The concourse of people was immense, the evening being extremely fine; and the air resounded with cries of " th' Constitution for ever r The new Minister of War, 1)on Cayetaao Valdes, has likewise arrived here. Nov. 23.—The Gaceto dcl Gobierao contains seve ral decrees of the King, which give the sanction to those of the Cartes. These decrees relate to the pay of the army, the predatory bonds, and the punish ment of the ecclesinstics who may render themselves obnoxious to the laws. The Council of State has ordered the occupation of the temporalities of the Archbishop of Valencia, and the offence to be referred to the proper tribunals. All the Prefects have explained to the inhabitants cf their several districts the events which disturbed tbr a moment the public tranquillity at Madrid, and guarantee them in future against a recurrence of similar agitations. Divers proclamations to that effect appeared in the public journals. Despatches from Ciudad Rodrigo confirm the intelligence of the arrest of the rebel Morales in the Commune of Allargates in Portugal. On the 11th, sailed from Cadiz a division of the fleet for South America. The squadron cansists of the Legere and Viva frigates, The Arethusa cor vette, and tile sloops Hercules and Hyena, under the orders of Capt. Angel Lebade, take under protection four transports, having on board warlike stores, pro visions, clothing, accoutremenrs, &c. which will prove a seasonable supply to the loyalists. VITTORIA, Nov. 1 8,—The political chief has published a proclamation, in which he says a hand fill of factious men had formed the criminal project of rebelling against our beloved King, and against the country in which they had the happiness to be born. At the head of it were Guerque ' ex-com mandant of the reserve of Cantahried ; andGuinarra, keeper of the salt magazine. The patriotism and the good conduct of the militia of this city, &c. have disconcerted the chiracricil plans of these intio. mous men. The traitor Gliergite, abandoned by the guards whom he hail succeeded in seducing by deceitful promises, is flying in terror, accompanied by the fimatic priest of Foronda and his servant; but they are pursued in all directions, and will soon fall limier the sword of justice. The King and the Queen, as well as the other menCoers of the royal family, continue to enjoy good health. Aunssvito, Nov. 21 - J.—Ad/ice.: fl.oni Narks an. flounce that, %via was inevitable. Thu prcparation.; lot are I.;e:sed with itivitAilile nuivity. Several regiments have already marched fisr the frontiers ; others are about to follow ; the Royal Guard is the only corps which will remain in the capital. General Filungicri is nominated Com mander in Chief of the army stationed in the Abruges. The enthusiasm of the people is very great. The parliament is by no means popular.— Several pamphlets have bcea published against tho ministers, particularly against the war-minister.— The British and French squadron will remain at anchor in the bay of Naples. RostE, Nov. 16.—The neighbourhood: of the Austrian army on the Po, and the arrival of an English squadron at Naples, occupy every mind among our higher classes; but the populace care very litile about them. They occupy themselves in their ordinary pursuits, and are satisfied as provi sions are at a moderate price. The accounts front Naples are very contradictory. Sonic expect a counter revolution at the approach of the Austrian army; ethers snake pompous descriptions of the zeal and enthusiasm which all class 2s manifest fig their new Constitution. LtsssoN, Nov. th. 2. actual communication of the nation it is very necessary for the public to be on their guard against the suggestions of fOolislt partisans, which may lead us to a precipice. What happened on the 14th is a proof of it, though hap pily no misfortune resulted irons it ; and it rather served to show more clearly the good character of the nation. The Government has convoked the Cortes; it has allowed that the election of the depu ties shall be made in the manner practised in Spain, and which the constitution prescribes : the rest be longing to the Cortes. The whole nation has sworn to obey to the constitution which the Cortes shall make, and not any foreign constitution. The basis of the Spanish Constitution may be ad mired for being liberal; but there are others no• less liberal, and this point is to be the object of ma ture discussion by our Deputies in the Cortes.— Those writers who endeavour to seduce the incau tious and ignorant into another course deserve sin other name than that of incendiaries„ and enemies to the dignity of the Portuguese nation. ADDRESSES TO THE QUEEN. A great number of Addresses were presented me Monday to her Majesty, at Brandenburgh House The day was uncommonly favourable for the dif ferent Processions, several of which hail the same banners and flags that they used on former occa sions when they waited upon the Queen. The first Deputation that entered the Strand from the City ' was the Spanish Morocco Leather Dressers. The Procession was on foot, and displayed a great num ber of beautifitl flags and banners, with appropriate inscriptions. The next procession was that of the parish of St- John, Hackney. It consisted of upwards of SO coaches and four, filled with Ladies and Gentlemen ; the drivers were dressed some in light blue, and some yellow silk jackets, and the heads of the horses decorated with rosettes of white ribband. The Deputation of Bethnal Green followed in twenty•three carriages. A caravan with a Oand of music, enveloped in laurel, led the way. The carriages contained a large proportion of luiies. elegantly dressed; some of them were thrown oFett. It has been remarked that the days fixed ter tlte• processions have proved fine. There was no crow , i in the Strand, and the several processions passed in the most perfect (viler and quit. Letters have reached town from Admiral Br:on, dated from before Carthagena, of :'Bth Sept.—This Officer states, we understand, that it was his in tention, in consequence of the arrangement made with General Bolivar, to remain on that line coast until the Patriots should gain possession of Carthagena, Santa Martha, and Maracaybo, and in order to effect this important object, the Indepen dent forces had been drawn from the kingdom of New Granada; it appears, however, that General Bolivar, although I,ls army was numerous, did m.t consider it sufficiently large to invest all the three cities at the same moment, and was therefore pru dently operating, in the first instance, fix the re duction of Carthagena. Upwards of 800 houses have been recently erect' d in the vicinity of the new bridge at Edinburgh, which have sold upon an average of 10001. each. i he flock of Cachemire goats which were m ported into France in 1819, and placed at the north east of Toulon, have been removed to a more con genial climate at St. Ouen, near Paris. The flock, 172 in number, was embarked on the 7th of Octo ber, at Arles, and arrived on the 23d oh. at St , °nen, without the loss of a single animal. The lids born in France from this flock arc abundantly covered with the magnificent down of which the Cachennrc shawls arc manatiicured, and they are superior :t+ . strength and aupcarnee to the indiwnons kid C the same a, e, which leaves no doubt of succes.; the itaturalizalion. Ali _,.