The National Register. — London, England, 1814-04-24 00:00:00

THE NATIONAL REGISTER. NOMMEMEffmr m tb set all Europe in a flame. Supposing him to by d -posed to act such a part, rnd assuming that he has at present any properly at all to subsist on, of which there c annot be a doubt, let us see what means the annual receipt of such a sum would place at his di , pcisal. Assuming that, he would employ it so as to make it pro duce five per cent. interest, we shall find that in eight years he might have at his command nearly two millions and three hundred thousand pounds in money. lie miteht make it produce still more, but assuming that it could make him master of the itin of two millions only, what danger m'glit not limice arise to On cir:liced world ? As a private individual, can he have any occasion for such a sum, and in any other character ought he to be trusted with a hun dredth part of it. The sum first mentioned we should think must be that which he - is to receive, and the false report may have originated in 6,000,000 of francs being inserted in some of the foreign papers, by accident, for (100,000. If it has been agreed to give him this last named sum, we should hope the treaty will be re ligiously adhered to. His timely abdication there is reason to believe-saved thousands of lives; and Europe has bled too profusely for the last quarter of a century, to think much of paying an annual 20,0001. during one life, for such a consideration. We would have the Allies keep good faith even with Mm, since they have condescended to treat with him at all. - - We have received Bremen Papers to the 18th inst. which furnish us with the most afflicting details of the state of flambuigh, and the miseries of the Inhabitants, entailed upon them by the crue!ty and merciless disposition of Davoust. Ilis reign will, however, be of shot t duration, and though he may scud in his adhesion,, we hope that he may never be employed nor countenanced by the present French Govern ment. The Bremen Papers contain two Proclamations of the Prince Christian Frederick, to the Norwegian people, in which he takes upon himself the office of Regent, and promises to summon an assembly, for the pUrpose of framing a constitution, and invites them with heart and hand and soul in the common cause. It is said that be has already an army of 32,000 under his command, and has actually commenced hostilities. _ There is a singular trait stated of Buonlparte's favourite Mamelulce. After sharpening his sword with great care, he entered Buonaparte's chamber, and addressed him in words to this effect—" Sir, after what has happened, of course, you will not choose to have brought you my sword. Will you use it yourself, or shall I pass it through your body? I am ready to obey your commands."—Napoleon answered, that neither of these alternatives was neces;ary. —" Neither !" exclaimed the Matneluke in surprise—"W hat! can you endure life after such a reverse?—Then I pray you to dispatch me with the same weapon, or dismiss use from your service, for I will not live under such disgrace,''—and lie baughtily left the room. The following is a correct return of the present prices of provi , ions in the several mat bets of Paris, viz. Wheat, per (platter, 6Abs. to the bushel ; Oats, 7s. ocl. per • quarter, 4011 m to the bushel ; Bread, 19. per lb. about 71d. guar ti nth Beef bd. per th. ; Egg*, four a peony Port wine, 144. , 3 1+4-4,415 . ; Burgundy, 911:per bottle. . A report was current the early part of this week, but • F`l'i • las since been 'contradicted, of Mr. Canning coming ``• 2 ititf;oilice as First Lord of the Admiralty, vier Lord was to Jeturri to gie plArd : of Com rou!. It was also said that the Earl of iiarrowhy is to be ILitish Minister at the APRIL 24. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FRENCH PAPERS. PARIS, APRIL 14.—Monsieur received this day, at eight in the evening the Senate and the Legislative Body. The Senate was presented to his Royal Highnesss, by the Prince of Uenevent, who presides over it, and who said : " Monseigneur,—The Senate presents to ycur Royal Highness the homage of its respectful devotion. " It has proposed tilt...return of your august house to the throne of France. Too well instructed by the present and the past, it desires, %%ith the nation, to confirm fur ever the royal authority upon a just division of powers and upon public liberty, the only gurantees of the happYre es and interest of all. " The Senate, in rsuaded that the principles of the new constitie. tion arc in your heart, coeveys to you by the decree which I have the honour to present to•you, the title of Lieut.-Gen. of the King dom, until the arrival of your august brother. Our respectful eon. tidunee cannot better hoeour the ancient loyalty which was tiallS• milted to you by your attestors. Monseigneur, the Senate, in these moments of public joy, obliged to remain more calm in appearance relative to the limit of its duties, is not the less penetrated with the universal sentiment. Your Royal Highness will read our hearts through the reserve even of our languag e . Each of us, as Frenchmen, is associated to those touching and profound emotions which have accompanied you from the moment of your entrance to the capital of your forefathers, and which we feel still deeper under the dome of the Palace to which hope and joy are at length returned - with a descendant of St. Louis and of Henry IV. " For myself; Monseigneur, permit me to congratulate myself upon being the interpreter to your Royal Highness of the Senate which has done me the honour, to choose me for its organ. The senate, which knows my attachment to its Members, has wished to afford me one sweet and happy moment more. The sweetest in. deed are those in which one approaches your Royal Highness to re new to you the testimony of one's respect and love." The following is the Decree passed by the Senate :•-- 6 ‘ The Senate, deliberating upon the proposition of the Provisi ' oral Government, After having heard the report of a special Commission of seven Members, g! Decrees as follows : The Senate conveys the Provisional Government of France to his Royal Highness Monseigneur Count D'Artois, wider the title of Lieutenant-General of the kingdom, until Louis 'Stanishrus Xavier of France, called to the throne of the French, has accepted the constitutional charter. " The Senate resolves, that the decree of this day, concerning the Provisional Government of France, shall be presented this evening by the Senate in a body to his Royal Highness Monseigneur the _Count D'Artois. " The President and Stcretarie', Piinee of RENEVENT. " Count de VALENCE. " Count do PASTORET. S Seem tat les.' His Royal Highness replied, " Gentlernen,-1 have taken cognisance of the Constitutional Charter which recallh to the throne of France the King my august brother. I have not received trom him the power to accept the Constitution ; but I know his sentiments and principles, and I do not fear being disavowed whui I assure you in his name hat he mill admit the basis of it. "The King, in declaring that he would maintain the existing form of the Government, has thereby acknowledged that the Monaiehy ought to be balanced by a Representative Government, divided into two houses (these two houses are formeAl by the Senate and the Deputies of the Departments) ; that taxes shall be freely assented to by the Representative of the Nation ; public and individual li berty assured ; the liberty of the press respected, with the excel)- , Lion of the restrictions necessary tbr order and public tranquility ; time liberty of worship g,naranteed ; property tendered sacred and inviolable; Ministers responsible and liable to be accused and pro secuted by the Representatives of the Nrtion ; that the Judges shall be irremoveable, and the judical power independent, no..one being subject to be withdrawn from his proper judges ; that the publit debt shall be guaranteed ; the pensions, ranks, and plait:Hy 1101101111 preserved as well of the ancient as of then ew nobility ; the Legion of Honour maintained, of whiek the King shall determine the coratiou • that all Frenchmen still - be admissible to civil and mile. pro Uhl ( 2' 64; 1 1%4. 24 • ••• JP) ri • It , . ‘v . 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