The National Register. — London, England, 1818-10-26 00:00:00

z; e , ~I%ece* No. 559.—V0L. XL MO !NAY, OCTOBER a, 1818. EMIGRATION. • "England, with all thy fitults. we :ore thea an" AT a time like the present, when the rage for emi gratimi is so great, a few observations on the subject, may recall our countrymen to a sense of the misery they may experience by fhllowing such examples. We are not so blinded by the love of country, as to despise or data tient, ot other nations; we know how to value America, and bestow on her a just proportion of praise but cannot forget whence any excellence she ray pos sess is derived. We, indeed, see in Old England many things whiel we regret, much poverty which gives us pain, and manii oppressions beyond the remedy of de niegogue reformers and speculators—evils arising from depravity of heart, which are the consequence of im mutable laws ; the effect continuing till the cause shall cease. Yet, let us ask our fellow citizens it there be any other country that can stand a comparison with our own. Behold it !—the seat of the arts and sciences— with all the prospects that can delight the eye—her spreading downs covered with sheep—her fields full of own, and her meadows of cattle—her bowels filled with fuel—and, for its produce, the garden of the world ; her daughters fair, and her sons so brave—her climate temperate and salubrious—and her harbours filled with ships, and her towns with manthetares ! But, strange to tell, some are of so unhappy a composi tion, so insensible to all the blessings around them, con stantly dwelling on imaginary evils, and seeing good only afar off, which their depraved dispositions will ever keep .from thesr grasp—they forsake the land of their forefathers, deluded by others or deluding them selves, to brutalise in the inhospitable bream of Awe. rich, subject to all the evils of an unhealthy climate, the torment of musquitoes, the croaking of bull-frogs, the society of noisome reptiles, and the extremes of heat cad cold—and yet toll us, it is to avoid oppres.iion, and live more happy lives. They call it the land of promise ...we style it the barren plain of ebrappointmenl ! ,i.e.l. /1 Zlift aationat Ait, OM It OM> 00114titUti011 aril atvo. DE.4111 OF. M. BELITRAND DE MOLE 1 1 1 L LE. • This gentleman, who was under the ancient Regime, Minister of Marina to Louis XVI., and since distin gnisheil by some able works, more particularly an Abridgement of the History of England, in four Bvo volumes, died on Monday last at the advanced age 0f74. He resided Int this country opera* of twenty years ; and first became known us an horian, by the publica tion of the ", Aunuls of the French Revolution." He then published " Memoirs of Louis XVI." which com prise the most affecting incidents in the life of that unfortunate Prince and his family. It is remarkable, that, although he could write the English language with considerable fluency, and even elegance, he could never speak it correctly. The whole of his " History . of England" was written by his own hand, and re ceived no other correction:, but those which were sug gested by his Printer. His " Annals" and " Memoirs' . were translated from the original MS. by R. C. Dallas, Esq.—We know, that since his return to his native country, lac has devoted much of his time in complet ing his " Annals ;" and that a treaty was actually on foot with one of our first houses for its publication here. He was indefatigable in his resevehes; and the cause of truth would lose nothing, whichvither exer tion or ability could accomplish in furtherance of its object. Latterly he has been totally blind; although we understand he has left several unpublished produc tions, which it is the intention of his heir to submit to the test of public approbation. He display?d the most sincere proofs of seal and affection to his King; and remained with his almost deserted Prince, till the De- Iron of Anarchy denounced him to the National Assem bly—his person was sought after with the severest scrutiny by the blood-hounds of the Revolution ; and his escape was as miraculous for himself, as it was fortunate for posterity. His loss will be deplored—by the reigning Sovereign, as that of a faithfully attached servant to the cause of legitimate monarchy—by France, as one of its most ardent well-wishers for her pros perity. Five French officers have been sent to Maubeuge, Comic, Landrecy, liouchain, and Cambray, there to receive the guns and military stores of the respective garrisons, from the hands of the foreigners by whom these fortresses are to be evacuated. The Prefect of the Moselle has enjoined the several Mayors through.. out his lepartment, to restrain the inhabitants from expressing, in any offensive manner, their exultation at the departure of the foreign troops. The British cavalry had arrived about the 15th inst. from Cassel and St. Omer, on the ground marked out for the grand parade manoeuvres. The Russians had been exercising for many days to prepare themselves. The sovereigns were to reach the scene on Monday. It is said that the decision of Congress on the ques tion between Bavaria and Baden has acctually taken Place and has been highly favourable to the latter state. —The Grand Duke is to retain the whole of his do minions, except that part comprised withiu the Tauber Circle, which is to be immediately surrendered. The Palatinate, however, is not to he dismembered in the event of the Grand Duke's death, the House of Flock berg being declared the successor of that Sovereign. A letter from Boulogne, dated tho t 7th iitst. says:— " Mr. Cock, printer of Windmill -street, Havniarket, and a Mr. Ogilvie went int.) the water to bathe, when by the sudden rapidity of the current, they were car ried a considerable way out to sea, anti although both expert swimmers, were unable to regain the shore. Captain Bushnell, of the Assistant packet, seeing their perilous situation, immediately sent hi 3 boat to their assistance, but only in tune to save Mr. Ogilvie, who had nearly perished. Mr. Cock was not so fortunate ; ti,r, being quite exhausted, and before assistance could reach him, he sunk to rise no more ; his body has not yet been found. Mrs. Crick, who accompanied her husband to Boulogne, is so affected with the melan chttiv catastrophe, that it is doubtful whether she . will tvarvive him. '7 CAUTION TO EMIGRANTS TO AMERICA. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated 19th September ;—" On the Bth inst. the Aurora, Harris, from Cork to Nova Scotia, was brought in here by the passengers, joined by one or two of the sailors. The captain had sued some of the passengers and sailors, but they have been released upon Habeas Corpus, our Court having no jurisdiction. It is unfortunate, that for want of a convention between the two countries both suffer material inconveniences. The vessel is owned by Captain Harris, and he chartered her to two men, who engaged the passengers. These men gave rece:pts to the passengers, to deliver them at Baltimore or Philadelphia ; and the passengers say they never knew the vessel was going to Nova Scotia until they were some time at sea ; and that finding the captain disposed to take them there, contrary to contract, they obliged him to come here. It is reported by the pa►- sengers that the opportunity of going to Philadelphia and Baltimore was announced by hand bills in and shout Cork. I have heard that another vessel, char tered by the same men, has been carried by the passen gers into Boston. This looks like a plan " ?Mtn.—The vessel alluded to is mentioned in the following extract : TiorroN, Sept. 14.—Lately arrived here the British schooner Ann Bryant, Cork, 98 days, with &2 paysen gen; ; was hound to Quebec, but on the Sth of August was taken poaseshion of by the passengers, who confined the Captain to his state room till her arrival here. The mate was compelled to take charge of the schooner, and bring her to the United States. A meeting was held at George Town, Demerara, on the ...!Oth of June, to take into consideration the best means of introducing the use of steam-boats in that settlement, when on:: third of the estimated sum neces sary for this purpose was subscribed is the course of a few hours It was expected the remaining shares would be quickly bottOtt up, as the lurv►l advantages which would result limn thcir aduptiaa were su obt•iuus and important. kOttr+ PRICE CHIUSrs HOSPITAL. On Fridsy the Anniversary of this Rtrral Foundarion (being the birth-clay of its founder, KING EDWARD VI,) was celebrated at the Albion Tavern— HENRY ViOCIDTHORM .1111% En. in tha.Cluir. The company consisted of about 160 Gentlenven, who had the honour of being educated in that Kstab:ishment. Mr. Sheriff Gwynne, some members of the Cerpurntion,, and several merchants of the greeted repectability in the City (many of whom have become Givernors) were of the party, and all of whom date their suceets in life to the benefits they received at this excellent, Institution. The day was spent with the utmost con viviality, and with that cordial gratification which al ways re.sults from the meeting of old school-fellows. Several songs suitable to the occasion were sung.—it is needless to say that the Chairman fulfilled his arduous duty with the highest degree of satisfaction ; and pre faced; the e ustomary toasts, with some excellent ob. servations, and with that grateful feeling, for which all who have the happiness of his acquaintance, knew him to be so eminently qualified. The following appropriate lines, which were ex pressly written for a former meeting, were on this ois casion congenial to the sentiments which pervaded the hilarity of the day : Behold 'midst the storms that late ravaged mankind, And left in their fury such havoc behind ; How many old friends round the board we can trace, But not one amongst them that wears a new face. The company did not separate - till a late hour s co long may such worth this Foundation display, And d r * with its lustre the feast of this day • And Reser may the eitritingr of EDWARD be ;old. They've fuch,Pot Uwe and yellow when they wear Esalrad ntrigh it. ' LORD NELSON. The anniversary of the glorious victory OrTRAPALGAR was celebrated on Wednesday at the White Hart, Wigmore-street, Portman-square, under the immediate patronage of the Marquis of Hertford. The front of the house was brilliantly illuminated, and the name of our immortal NELSON was surrounded with wreaths of laurel in variegated lamps. The interior of the room was decorated with artificial flowers. tied up with bunches of the same emblem of victory ; and a portrait of the Hcao, exquisitely painted by Hayter at the ex pense of the Society, was suspended over the Chair, enveloped in laurel. A society of most respectable gentlemen sat down to an elegant dinner, the lagt course of which consisted entirely of game furnished by ' the Noble Marquis, who annually sends an abundant supply for the celebration of the glorious victory gained by Him, whose name will be recorded in the annals of Fame, till " time shall be no more." T"..e last signal of the Great Captain, EuglaUd erpcis every awn to do his duly, wus given by the President, and it is but justice to add, that he stuck most heroicall) , to the spirit of the toast. Bumpers were the order : f the day.--In the course of the evening, the health of the Noble Marquis was given with appropriate en?rgy a and the conviviality of the meeting was kept up :o a /ate hour; most ably supported by some excellent songs from Messrs. Saunders, King, and other Arna.. tears. The Count de Arens, at present Prime Minister in the Brazils, has immortalized himself in the opinion of his countrymen by a magnanimous trait. It was throngh the wise measures and exertions of the Count, thi.t the late revolution of Pernambuco was attended no fatal consequences to the Crown. King John VI. the reining Monarch, grateful for his important 5( r vices, handed to the Count a blank sheet of paper, his name only signed at the irntont, telling him to write thereon any tning he wished, as it would be con sidered as the Sovereign's will, and immediately exe cuted. The Count took the paper, and wrote thercuri an order for the liberation of all the prisoners detained at Pernambuco, and held for exec' commanded that the order should be mediate effect. A Court of Directors was held House, on iVednesday, when the were sworn into the command of their viz. :—Capt. C. Mortloek, Lowther and China; R Nisbet, Essex, for dit Orders have been issued from General's Office, for the barrack at immediately prepared to receive on e the army about to leave France. I`2B t• '-:" O i x iiti c o u n r . ried T i h n e to K . : n n i g- o —i 1: Ivlts, at the RIM I113:‘ :1 4 1ii:Nt i following Cars' re ;. 7 .tk 4 11 eir respective s hi 'V b ,%.,V. 1 Castle, for Boni 4 'lle` ~.. tto. r \ rzo ir- , the Quartermast " :' it Chelesfind to .v '' "'''''' s tc thousand men timid