The National Register. — London, England, 1816-02-11 00:00:00

\ - FEB. 11 . TIIE N ONAL 'MOISTER. to the Prince Regent for a copy of the Treaty between Austria, Russia. and Prussia, done at Paris on the 26th of Sept. 1815." Lord CASTIAREAGH was convinced that the extent of the re marks made by the Hon. Gentleman would not make a serious impression upon the House, or lead them to doubt the fidelity of the allied Sovereigns. On former occasions doubts and prophecies in that respect had been thrown out in that House which experi ence had shewn to be fallacious. The Noble Lord wished now to put in a claim for the Sovereigns of Europe, who had so conducted theuvtives through the negotiations that no separate or partial interests !ad turned them aside--(Hear, hear.).—Was there any . thing in their present conduct that should have induced the Hon. Gentieeem to find out proofs from ancient history, to chew that they are now going to degrade their characters, when they had so lately given such strong proofs of their favour and regard for the liberties of mankind?—(ileur, hear.)-114must beg, therefore, to dissent from the sentiments of the Hon. Gentleman in respect to any jealousy of them as to their ulterior designs. With respect to the document, he was surprised that the Hon. Gentleman should reason upon it, as having been concluded after the signing of the grand Treaty, for the date implied, and in fact it was sighed two months before, when a considerable difference existed as to the mode of conducting the interests of Europe. Nor was the spirit of the engagement between the allied Powers such as to induce them to couceal it from Great Britain. They had a right to do it. If they hat entered into a treaty contrary to the spirit of the en gagement, then a breach of confidence would be created. But, in point of fact, the Emperor of Russia had made to him (Lord C.) a direct cominnnication of the proposed treaty, and slimed him a rough draft of it. The three Sovereigns also addressed a joint letter to the Prince Regent, inclosing a copy of it, and lamenting that the Sovereign of this country could not join with them. An assurance was returned to their communication, that the British Government was not the Government least disposed to act up to the principles of the treaty. The Hon. Gentleman seemed to think it the prelude to some hostile attempt : he could assure him that it was not ; it was the understanding of the three Powers that no designs of a hostile description were entertained. The Empe ror of Russia, who had done so much by his power and arms, would not found his future glory by depriving the world of a long and lasting peace ; and therefore he (Lord C.) was disposed to hail this treaty as the harbinger of that desirable object. Under these circumstances, he should oppose the production of the Document, no strictly parliamentary grounds being offered for its production. The attempt was a dang erous and unnecessary one to shake the Confederacy, if it . couldbe shaken ; but that was quite unlikely.— (Hear, hear.) Mr. BENNETT observed, that this Treaty contained the cant of • the Noble Lord's celebrated Letter, when he presumed to sit in judgment on Sovereigns and States. It was the conspiracy of the Monarchs against the many—the strong against the weak. He expressed his regret at the aggrandiscments of Russia, and felt alarm for the future. Mr. BROUGUAIK contended that dozens of Treaties had been laid on the table to which great Britain was no party ; therefore that objection could not operate: besides, if the Treaty was so in nocent as the Noble Lord described it, he might lay it before the house with perfect safety. The House then divided.—Ayes 30 ; Noes 104—Majority 74. On our return to the Gallery, we found Lord CASTIIREAGH contending against the production of a Treaty signed between Austria, France, and England, in the mouth of January. Mr. Baouert est insisted that he should betray his duty to his country if he did not press for the production of this Treaty also. Was it to he endured, that when this country was party to a Treaty with France and Austria, to the exclusion of Russia and Prussia, they should not know it? He cared not whether it was produced or not.—{Hear, hear,from lifintsters.)--W hat was the result of it ? that Russia had demanded the dismissal of Talleyrand, (No, said Lord Castlereagh) for entering into or causing a Treaty; to be con-. eluded to the exclusion of our faithful ally the Emperor of Russia. He then moved " For a copy of the Treaty between England, France, and Austria, signed Jaunary, 1815, at Vienna." General MATHSW supported the motion. Mr. BARING contended,That the Noble Lord was bound to pro. .duce the treaty, which might have had the effect of breaking up the alliance. Lord CAsmEnE.son . did not wish to shew disrespect to the House ; i t ut he conceived they would not be solicitous to enquire into an historical fact, which had not the least effect upon the Con federacy subsequently entered' into, and which produced no union. The Hon. Gentlemen might as well call for the vellums of papers, la the Noble Lord's Office, as for this document, to make a search. for something withivhich Parliament could not strictly take cogni zance of. Mr. Hoatien had no doubt the treaty was one defensive against Russia; and, in certain eases, offensive. It uGuld he ma t er i a l t o have that tact ; or at 1• aRt, by its orodnetion, he might dick• that the views of Gentlemen on the opposite side e ere erroneous. Mr. TIERNEY was anxious to see how the Allies felt after the disposal of Buonaparte. The Noble Lord had called the treaty a matter of history : so it was—hut was a history which bore on the present times. The House again divided —Ayes 25 Noes f):—!%fajority against the production 67.—The lltmse then adjourned iiil Monday. INTERESTING STATE PAPER. The followinc , ANIFESTO was issued at St. Petersburgh on Christmas day, and preceded the Treaty already given, and about which there was some discussion in the Douse of Commons on Friday night. " We, Alexander I. by God's Grace, Emperor and Autocrat of all the ltriss:tv, &c.— " Make known, as we have learned from 'Apt.' knee, and its direful consequences to all the world, that the colirs; , of-fOrtm r po litical connexions between the pow< r of Europe h,.rl not dose true principles for its basis, on which the wisd;.m of GAL in his revela tion, has founded the tranquillity and prosperity of nations, there fore We, in concert with their Majesties the Fmperor of Austria land the King of Prussia, have proecedtr.i to establish an alliance (to which the other Christian pow ere ha •e bet n invited to accede) in which we mutually bind ourselve , , beh for is and for our sub jects, to adopt, as the only means of attaining that east, the prin ciple derived from the ‘vords and re.it.ion of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who teaches mankind to live as brethren, not in hatred and strife, but in peace and love. We pray the Al•nighty that he may send down his blessing thereon ; yea, may this holy adiartee be confirmed between all powers for their general welfaie ; aunt unity no one, unrestrained by the unanimity of all the rest, date to do part therefrom. We therefore order a copy of this alliance unto annexed to be made generally known, and read in all the churches. " St. Petcrsburgh, on the day of the birth of our Saviour, 25th Dec. 11315. " The original is signed by his Imperial liajesty's own haw!. -ALEX lIADER.4 PRICES OF STOC Bank Stock 3 per Cent. Consols f►r 3 per Cent. Re►i. 60. i 4 per Cents. 75i1l YESTERDAY. 5 per Cents. sp y Minium I 51? prem. Long Ann. 15i Es,cheq. Bills 2 to 4 prem. THE NATIONAL REGISTER• LON I) QN : SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11. WE have received Paris Papers end Private Letters ef Monday and Tuesday last. By a letter from the Minister ( 4 ( Police to the Prefect of the Bic and Vilaine, it appears, that several alarming reports had be :n in circulation. The Pre fect is required to make the Mayors be very active in finding out the authors of them. In the dopartment of the Aude, several persons accused: of circulating such reports have belin taken up. .The French Funds arc 602. • Extract of a private letter from Paris, .dated Feb. 5 : " On. Tuesday evening, Lor4 Kinnaird received an invi -tation from M. d'Angles, Prefect of the Police, to wait on His Lordship had an interview with the Minister cm Wednesday morning ; when it . was, intimated to him, that it VMS the wish of the French Government thathe should c p l i:; the metropolis without delay. On enquiring the reason of se extraordinary, violent, and precipliate• a meaSUre, he was `informedAhat it origittatipq .Ib.e eneral sentiments of - W m to thoge4tAblia*l c,;so,yciiintentatqilatite4l..to him ; as well . . 4'4 ' • fie: d t, , ,t.e. 3 '; • • • • .~r~.r ~~:-I • . , • ,~-~~.s. 10.01.100. .1 :r ' 4• ,feir^ 2lrs'