The National Register. — London, England, 1823-02-10 00:00:00

44 ritrATE CORRNSPONDENCE. PARIS, Vim I. room o'cLocx A commercial courier has ar.ived mann an hour I ago from Madrid, who left that city on the 26th ult. at midnight. M. de laigurde html not then left the Spanish capital, but it was understood that he had • demanded his passports, and was to set out on the following day. It is true that a band of the factious bad descended from the Guadalaxam mountains, and had approached Madrid, but had been repulsed. The reports of tumultuary disturbances, of a renewal of the scenes of the 7th of July, and of an attack on the royal palace and the person of the King, which were spread in Paris yesterday on the authority of letters of an anterior date, appear to be destitute of foundation. N.ithing is said to countenance them in the letters from Madrid of the 26:11. This courier has brought to newspapers. lie set out with a series of them, but he was met by the factious on the frontiers, and deprived of every thing ' but a sealed packet of private letter•. siva o'csoca Since writing my former note, I have seen the letters front Madrid of the 26th. The rumours that were spread in Paris, of the advance of a formidable body of the bastions towards Madrid, were not with out foundation. On the 20th ult. a movement was observed in the garrison, and bodies of troops were seen marching away towards the north. The fac tious bands in Guadataxara had been too mush neg lected, and therefore increased with impunity: they had increased to nearly 5.000 men, and menaced the peace of the capital. A goad deal of movement and anxiety prevailed in the public mind on account of the marching of the garrison. A party of the na. tional militia accompanied the troops of the line. They proceeded with all expedition towards the re bels, and attacked them on the 24th in two columns. The column of regular troops gave way ; the militia advanced with boldness, and entirely dispersed the enemy. The Papers of the 26th are said to be full ill details, but unhappily private letters, referring only to these public accounts, do not describe suffi ciently the whole of the circumstances. Madrid, it is said in a letter of lOo'dock p.m. on the 26sh, ne ver showed a more calm and determined attitude. SPAIN. MADRID, JAN. I9.—The Journals publish the fidlowing Answer of his Majesty to the Message of the Cones:— " blEsstsuns Usenties,-1 have received with ' lively satistiction the Message which the Extrsorni sultry Curies addressed to me on the I bib inst., and perceiving in it the eontiormity of astir sentiments with my awn, I, anew, congratulated myself upon being placed et the bea d of a nation which so many qualities distinguish. " The sentiments of honour and national inde pendence, so profoundly rooted in the hearts of Spaniards; offer to me the securest guarantee that time existing political institutions—the object of their predilections—will continue unalterable. notwith• smiling the efforts of their moat violent enemies; how, in this respect, can I entertain the slightest doubt, when I am witness of the effusion of the ler triotic sentiments and generous resolutions *lush will render time sittings of the National Congress on the 9th and I lth of this month eternally mentors- ble ? " Those days have 'hewn, Gentlemen, what a ,` nation is capable of when the conformity of elevated seissiments gives so generous an impulsion to confs den*. They are the most positive and most elo quent answers to the calumnious imputations with which the communications of foreign Cabinets are filled, and which have excited the surprise and in dignation of the Extraordinary Cones. " Nations will it once see the free manifestations of my sentiments and principles ; they will be con vinced that the constitutional King of the Spains enjoys the free exerciao of all the rights vested in him by the fundamental code; they will form an • exact idea of the true origin of the disorders which amid the country. a The sacrifices which, under these circumstances, . the bosoms and independence of the State require, will be great ; but nothing is considered too great a sacrifice by a nation habituated to suffer, and to hear no other cry than that of liberty and honour. " For myself, convinced more and more of .the imperious necessity that all the children of this gnat family should assemble round the Ccmstitu mina! Throne. I will steadily follow the route which soy duty prescribes to me; and if the spectacle of a suasion destined to defend her independence and laws, do not restrain those who meditate to invade her, I will place myself at her head, certain of victory in the most just of came., which ia l at the same time, that oral! the free indium' of i ew earth. - (Signed) „ Penni/COND. • At the Palace.J.n. Having finished the reading of this Message, the President observed, that the Cortes had heard and justly appreciated the sentiments manifehtcd by the ..:.~ THE NATIONAL REGISTER King; and that the Assembly were persuaded, that, united to the Constitutional Throne, and to the Go. vernment of his Majesty, they would effect the tri umph of the cause of liberty, of the nation, and of the constitution by which they existed. The Envoy Extraordinary of England, Sir Wm. A'Coort; it always in conference with the Ministers, to whom he give* splendid entertainments. It is said, however, that his efforts are directed to prevent a rupture between France and Spain. CIRCULAR OF THE MINISTER Or THE INTERIOR. •' The Minister of thuce and Justice has commu nicated to me the following, under date Jan. 3 The King has learned that the Roman Congre gation, denominated of the lam, on the 26th of August last palmed a decree, of which some printed copies appear to have been introduced into Spain, and fnnn which it results, that various works of Spanish authors, written in defence of the rights of the nation, are prohibited. His Majesty cannot, and ought not, to permit the Roman Court to arro gate to itself, a power which dues not belong to it, and which has never been tolerated in *loin, that of prohibiting printed works; his Majesty, therefore, ordains, all Political Chieti to collect all the copies of the said decree which they can obtain, and tepee vent the illicit circulation of them. " Tee Minister of the Interior, Jon. O." -- - CAPE OP GOOD DOPE. CAPS TOWN, Nov. 18, 1825. LUMMOX OF 1. W. L. GI.BIIIFO, tw, 'Oft WIX 1111/1141111 RI A SLAVA. On Saturday, the Y lit of September last, the trial of Mr. J. We 1.. Gebhard, son of the Rev. Mr. Gebhard, Clergyman at the Pearl, at the instance of the Landdrust of Stellenbosch, ration officii, pro secutor, came on before the full Court at this place, the property of his father, by excessive and unlawful punishment. He was found guilty and sentencirl to death ; but having noted an appeal front the sen tence, it was brought before the Honourable the Court of Appeals, ua Wednesday, the 13th instant, and the opinion of the Court was delivered by the Secretary in the following words The Court having read, and duly considered the appellant's memorial, and other documents produced I , by him, setting forth Isis reasons for appealing, sal praying a reversal of the said sentence, and to award such other punishments as this Court shall ism equitable and just, according w the merits of the ease ; and the miaow qfficii prosecutor'. replies thereto: and having also read and duly considered the whole of the proceedings had before the Wye ' shipful the Court of Justice, and the cause Laving been duly assessed ;—doth dismiss this appeal,—cloth affirm the sentence appealed from, and cloth direct the cause hick to the Worshipful the Court of Justice, to forthwith carry into execution their aforesaid sentence." After the Court had given its decision so this me lancholy case, the Secretary of the Court of Appeals, by the command of his Excellency the Governor, observed, that " the Court having confirmed the sentence of the Court below, Le was directed to state, that it is the intention of his Excellency the Governor to call the particular attention of the Landdrost of the district of Stellenbosch to the fu ture welfare of the slaves who have given evidence in this care; and also, that it is his Excellency's intention to take into immediate consideration the limitation of domestic correction of slaves, both in its nature and extent, as well as every other subject connected with their welfare and treatment. The awful sentence of the Court of Justice was enforced yesterday. At about hall past eight, the prisoner, attended by Dr. Philip, who, from the moment of the affirmation of the sentence, had ad ministered spiritual comfort, ascended the waggon, at the prison door, and repaired to the hall of jus tice ; from which, accompanied by the Rev. Dr. Philip and the Rev. Mr. Wright, he was conveyed to the place of execution; on entering the waggon his step was firm, and his countenance animated by the furvour of religion. Byres in Dutch and Eng lish were sung until they arrived, about 10 o'clock, at the fatal spot. Soon after 10, the members of the Court of Justice arrived—the singing of hymns continued, in which the prisoner joined. Just be fore he ascended the platform, which he did without the least embarnuisuient s he mquested leave to sing one other hymn alone, which he did, in the English language, with an undisma3ed voice, and with a glowing countenance : h.: then addre ssed those who were present: " I have but a few moments to live; I wish you may all receive the full benefit of my example. I acknowledge the justice of my sentence; may its example not be lost upon you!—l see you are much affected ; but I call upon you, in the lan guage of our blessed Saviour, " Weep not for me , but weep fbr yourselves.' We are all weak and sinful creatures. 6 Let him that standeth take heed lest he fall I' I forgive all my prosecutors, and 'thole.that bore witness against we. I die in peace with ail mankind, and hope for salvation, only through the merits of Christ ! May he wash you Milk 12bilamS J 41 from sin." Soon Act Om was iaansied lags eternity. A circumstance so unusual at the Cape, whew slavery is in ha mildest form, made a peat sensation. An immense emwourse attended the eseeution. There was no symptom of exultation in the conduct or appearance of she slaves, who were present in great numbers. They all expressed gra. titude for tl►e protection allirded them by the Go. vernor, in confirming the sentence ►d the Court of• Justice, but at the same time maniketed mummy sorrow for the sufferer. • FROM SATURDAY NIGHT'S GAZETTE., BANKRUPTS. R. Manning, SadajUe knot. Piccadilly, talc,. Solicitor, Mr. Robinson, Hall on. Street. W. Wade, Gloucester SUNS. 4 6 • 80 Square, carpenter. Wl' Main. Knight and Co. &ringbolt SOCK. J. H. Sampson. Salloolfark, merchant. Sob. Messrs. Rimer and Co. lihrinspi. J. Gras. Geist Inmoralb,teedelbs boisk amber. Sol. Mr. Prime* New bowel Caw. S. Harlan. Southweilt biegeollins saws. Sol. Mr. Hay. ward. Took's Coon, Corker Suer. C. IL. Geteiseap lab tunaliquire. inmates broker. Sol. Mr. Browns, Angel Court, Tbregroselow Street. 1.. J. J. Nod, Groot Onward Itorat. bill Wier. Sol. Mr. Rumen, Akloripte rasa. W. C. Masao. Wood besot, Marbeere wosebonseman. Sr. Mr. Claim, Mask Lane. J. Merebenos. Onborret, abbot auk& Sol. Mr. Dyne, Laois% Inn Fri& W. born, Oman upon Ibleabor Limosimbire. mu serrnan. Sol. Mr. Hides, O Grey" las &we. , K. Mums and J. Ilodipkin, Maiderno, glierla. Soli. Mom. ileawood me Co. Lime Wren Semi. J. Isherwood, Lssda, desk asmilmvoir. ad. Mr. Makin.. 1 1. Wlnebraor lim e New Ira. ikalse. Sole. 11111111=mo a ClbnewalL lkightos, jamb& Sol. Mr. Metbew, Chao. wry 1.61‘. .1. Salter and J. S. Poster. Kingass, l!faresy, berms. gel. M. Biwa. Great Surrey Street. J. oral %V. Barlow. Siteffield. mane t Mears. Talon and Co . Coleman Suer. T. Lane, Chandos Street. oilman. Sole. Moats. DIMS and Co. Angel Court, Thsegmorten Suer. tIIVIDKNI)S. Feb. 15, B. Farra,Thead Sates, Chagas, worehoseeman—. 111, J. Raines, Ktinog~ssttoona upon Hull. roarchreb-1 , 1, J. 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New Fears, 104 cons. for Ac. VII Lou' Auto. 110,1 Lottery Tickets THE NATIONAL REGIST: LAMDON, MONDAY,IBBILUARY IS. The King's Speech on the of the Session will be found to-day with our report of the Parliamentary Proceedings—it has nothing bed in it, and to this negative praise little can be added—we cannot help thinking that Ministers might have ordered the King to deliver their sentiments a little more decidedly, because they would thereby' have assimilated more closely the Speech front the Throne w ith their speeches in the respective Houses. The decided condemnation of Lord Liverpool and Mr. peel (but of the fiirmer particularly) of the in famous designs of " The Holy Alliance" and the wicked part France is about to act in furtherance of them redounds highly to their credit.—On the Op- I rosition side of bulb Houses tits ienunciations Were a I i 1, L r lei I f l~