The National Register. — London, England, 1820-07-02 00:00:00

.1.111,111 CA. JaiI"..ASED /I' _MON : 4IICH Y IN SOUTH Accounts hove been received from Bucnos-Ayres ty the Thossor: sloop of %v at., of a curious nature They relate to a project discovered to have been in agitation for placing a Prince of the House of Bour • bon at the head of an independent Sovereignty on the river Plate. The circumstance has been brought to light by the late changes in the Government of Beettos-.•iyres. From the documents now published and received by the Blossom, it appears that in June, J 819, Gomez, the envoy from BuenosAyres, at Paris, was invited to a conference by M. De Cures, then French Minister fur Foreign Aflitirs, the object of which was to communicate a project of the French cabinet tbr the consolidation of the Independent Guvr.rnment of South America. M. De Cazes set out with arguments on the advantages which would result from a constitutional monarchy fur South Ameriea ; amongst which it trj3 not the least that the European Powers dis countenanced all republics ; while, if a monarchical government was consented to, there would remain no further objection to recognizing their independ ence. The Prince proposed by Franca to be the head of the new dynasty in South America is the Duke of Parma, ei-devant Prince Royal of Etruria, and son of a sister of Ferdinand of Spain ; he is represented as 18 years of age, and educated in liberal principles. An alliance with a Princess of the Brazils was pointed out as likely to follow, which would increase the rank and security of the new monarchy ; and the restitution of the Banda Orien tal would, as a matter of course, become the dowry of such a marriage. This project, the French Minister observed, would meet with the decided approbation of the continental powers, especially Russia and Austria. Great Britain might not like it, but yet would not End any good pretence for resisting it. His Catho lia Majesty would yield to the influence of all Europe with the better grace, as his fbrmer dependencies would be only transferred to a branch of his own family. The King of France would furnish assist ance of every kind, and employ every means, even to the supply of troops, for carrying the affair into execution. • A memorial was then handed to the Envoy, ♦vhich, after recapitulating all the foregoing argu rands, urges the necessity of secrecy, in order to prevent obstacles from Great Britain, and avows, as one of the principal objects in view, a design to thwart British influence and commerce in South America, and to raise French and continental inter. eats in that quarter. Proceeding on this bias, the writer of the memorial, which is not, however, in an official form, expiates on the dangers of a British Prince being called to the throne of South America, who would be a fanatic for the religious principles of the nation be would be called to govern, and over turn, or at least outrage, the faith of his new subjects. The Envoy, taken by surprise, raised some slight objections, and declined giving any derisive answer, as he had not sufficient instructions on a proposal of so important a nature. The French Minister readily consented to his asking for instruction. On the 26th October last, when the statement of this conference reached Bueeos-Ayres, Rondeau, then Director ad iaterim, made a secret communi cation to the Congress, and transmitted to them the letter of the Envoy, together with the Frencch me morial ; on the following day the 3d of November, the matter was discussed in secret meetings, and the result was a resolution, that the Constitution lately sworn to, allows no alteration to be made in the form of government till after the meeting of the two Chambers. That a branch of the Bourbon family, so closely connected with the reig ning monarch of Spain, was in itself an insuperabl objection, as also fie consideration that the Prince, proposed and supported by the powers of the Luropean Continent, would naturally more incline towards the views of 'his protectors than those of South America, which ought to avoid all connexion with European conti nental politics • that Great Britain was the power from which S outh America had most to fear, and most to expect. As, however, thisAvas a mere pro. jest, it was net to be altogether rejected, but hopes of success are to Le left to France, with a view of inducing her to South American interests in Europe to a certain cAtcut, and thus gradually to overcome the reserve of the cabinets with respect to the new independent goveruinents. . It is at the some time suggested, that the Envoys iu Europe should put the communications from 'Paris into the fon.ds of the British Ministry, whose good opinion and protection South America is most ..:1;:ious to conciliate. .Such are the acc,luits that have been coinmuni micated to uq. • The story is a current out, and therefore we insert it, without thinking it very vc;bablc. COMMON HALL. ••• 4 11110." A Common Hall was convened on Friday for the purpose of considering the propriety of addressing her Majesty on her return to this country. The Lord Mayor at the usual hour took the chair ; the Crier opened the Hall in the accustomed manner, and concluded the su ttttt ions to the Livery. as usual. with " God save the King." A cry of " The Queen!, the Queen 1" was loudly vociferated fr o m all parts in the dal!, and for some minutes it was impossible to maintain order. As soon as the tumult had in some measure subsided, The LORD MAYOR came forward, and stated that he had received a requisition, signed by a number of re spectable gets Immo of the Livery, calling upon him to convelie a Ct,minon Hall, for the purpose of addressing her Majesty, He had accordingly . obeyed, 'and lie had only to emu at that tranquillity might be preserved. Xi r. GI as opt 'heti stood forward. Although he had now for the first time presented himself before his fel low-citizens, yet he thought it would not be considered. upon such a qtsest ttttt as the present, presumptuous iii him to subunit resolutions expressive of the feelings of Ilse Livery upon the arrival of her Majesty in this coun try. He felt that this was an occasion when no ditler ence of opinion should exist, but all should join in the voice of ioagratulation on the happy return of her Ma jesty to English ground. (Applause.) He now stooill before the Livery to advocate principles - which few would dispute. lie should ever think that what was morally wrong could never be considered as politically right. (Applause.) He then proceeded to comment, at considerable length, on the conduct of her Majesty while rtsident abroad. and alluded to the aspersions which ha-I beets cast on her character and honour. lie dwelt upon the noble and dignified conduct of her Ma jest), in refusing the bribe, which had been so basely oflered to her. if the object of the Queen had bent I pecuniary reittuneration, a very ample a indeed was' tetailer‘d to support heiwith splendour in foreign coon. tries ; but, conscious of her' innocence, she had pre.-' (erred the maintenance of her honour to the acquistiton' i of riches; she nobly resolved to meet her accusers. and defy enquiry. What then was the conduct of ;torero. meld, when it was discovered that all the eflorts to keep her Majesty out of the country had been fruitless. No conveyance was sent for her, and no suite accompas vied her. A worthy aldermanintieed. had shewn WS zeal in her cause, and had proved himself capable of supporting it. ( Lo ud applause.) Could any thing be] snore dignified than her Majesty's answer to the pro. posais made to her t It was well worthy of remelts. bosom " Yes (said her Majesty). I will consider Wens; ' but 1 will consider them in Loudon. and no where else." Alter wine further observations, he concluded with moving a series of resolutions. Mr. WILTIMIRSPOON seconded the resolutions. Mr. Alderman ‘VAITIMAN regretted that a Common Hall had not been convened on an earlier day fur the consideration of this question. He earnestly called upon 1 his fellow-citizens to prevent a secret enquiry, and to demand an open investigation. Mr. FAVELL congratulated the Livery on the acquisi tion of two new geutlemen to support their privileges, in the MSallti of the mover and seconder of these rem lotions. He concluded by eulogizing the conduct of Alderman WOOd. On the tith• resolution being proposed, • Mr. RowcaorY said, he did not differ from the sen timents contained in the resolution, hut he regretted much that an address was 'imposed. The truth was, the Livery were making themselves parties to try one and condemn another. When they gave a verdict o_ acquittal, they east a very strong aspersion ou their So vereign. (Cries of " No, no; " and much disapprolia• tion.) He felt the error of that expression, and would say, that they would, in fact, condemn his Majesty\ advisers, and call in question the discret.on of tile too Houses of Parliament. (Here the disapprobation WAS so strong, that the speaker was tontine to procee.l. anti: Mr-Aldertnan Waithusati obtaiiied hies a hearing.)— He concluded by observing, that he thought, under 4.1 the circumstances, that this was not nit time when the question ought to be agitated. Mr. WOOLIIR replied to the observations of Mi. Rowcroft. The secret enquiry he termed an Inquisition as disgraceful as the inquisition abroad. The LORD MAYOR rose to order, and said lie wool never sit there, and hear the House of Legislature stig matised. Alderman WAITHMAN said be had made use of such expressions an hundred times, even in addresses to .the House. itself. The LORD MAYOR said, he would not stiller suet language to be used, and threatened to dissolve the Ila.l. After Ilr. Woofer had explained the expression, his Lordship said he was satisfied. Mr. WOOLER concluded by moviiig the 7th resolu tion. An address, founded upon the resolution, was next read, arid agreed to unanimously. Mr. FavEr.t. then moved, that the address be per tented to her Majesty by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, City Representatives, and Sherills, with WO Livery Men. A Committee was to be formed to receive the masts ref those Liverymen who choose to attend upon litr Majesty. the Sherds were also desired i ttttt wilt ately to wait upon her Majesty, to know when slit would be pleased to receive the a .dress. Thanks were then proposed to be given to Mr. Alder. man Wood for Isis conduct towards her Majesty. They were carried with acclamation. Mr. Alderman Wows then came forward. He was happy at all times to receive the thmks of hiss fellow citizens, hut particularly On the present occasion, be cause lie felt as an Englishman, he had done ins duty. (Applause.) The part he had taken in tile Cilliio of her Majesty might. by some iiidivilltials, be considered as tioilecessary ; he thought otherwiae, and he could say, with a clear conscience, that iu what he had dens he had been actuated by the best of feelings, and he should never to the latest hour of his life, regret his conduct on the present (occasion. [Great applause.) He wished also to take this opportunity of explaining the reasons for his silence in Parli theft on this *object. He was acquainted at the present moment with many important Facts relative to her Majesty, and he was anxious not to divulge any thing !unit the proper time arrived for the disclosure. His i e llow.eitiaens knew him too well, to suppose that he could he induced to give any . informa tion, which at the present time might be injurious to the interests of her Majesty. He had abstained front many public places, and ht.d even refused some private invitations solely on that account. lie bad forborne expressing any sentiments respecting this delicate sub ject ; and he would not give any opinion with the ex ception of this single one, that her Majesty should nevt r leave this country. (Loud applause, and cries of, • " May she long live among us !") By some persons he might he ridiculed for the course he had taken—perhaps he tnight not have acted with " absolute wisdom;" but he could say, without fear of contradiction. that he had acted with a firmness and uprightness of which he never should be ashamed. The other resolutions which were matters of course, were then proposed and agreed to. After the business for which the Common Hall had been contested was gone through, Mr. J. GRIFFITH!' stepped forward, and said, he had a question to put to the Lord Mayor, who was then standing in front of the hustings. lie said, lie had seen a soldier 011 the outside of the Hall, who, on asking bun his businesss there, said hr had come from the Com mander of a troop of horse, which were then in the City. at Hatton Garden, to the Lord Mayor, to wait for his Lordship's answer as to the disposal of them.— Mr. Griffiths then asked the Lord Mayor who had sent for these soldiers, and deman:led an explanation of the Matter. The Lord Mayor smiled, and said, he bad the note in his pcscket. and without giving any specific answer, retired to the back ran of the hostings„followed by se veral of the speakers, who seconded the demand of Nlr. Griffiths. At length Mr. Chairs came forward 40 the t of the - hustings. and said—" The Lord Mayor avows that he sent for the soldiers." Upon which a most tremendous scene of uproar and confusion took place, in the midst of which the Lord Mayor dissolved the Hall, and left the hustings, followed by the groans, hisses. sad execrations of the populace, wi.o manifested great indiguatioo. The Sheriff's waited on her Majesty after the Common Hall. and were graciously received. Her Majesty thanked them for the great attention paid to her by the Citizens of London, and fixed Monday next, at two o'clock to receive the address. • • • Recent accounts received from the Island of Java state, that the numerous failures which have of late taken place in the United States have occasioned the greatest distress at Java, owing to their intimate connexion with that island. One person who had stopped payment for a, very large sum, had run away from his creditors, carrying with hun a con• siderable amount of property. Letters Irma Madrid, Cadiz, and Bilboa, and Santander, positively announce that the plague has broken out in the island of Majorca, and that in consequence very rigorous orders have been dis patched by the Government, to enforce precautions in all the ports throughout Spain, especially those in the Mediterranean. On the 30th of Ai ay, the Ohio, a new ship of the line, was launched at New York. She is said to be the finest ship of which the Navy of the United States has yet lead to boast. The Americans have now afloat and nearly ready to launch, nine ships of the line, besides their numerous frigates and smaller vessels. The Mayor of I.ille recently issued an order for the repletion of the Theatre of that city, in which the spectators are tintidden, on pain of punishment, to call for any song which does not belong to the piece performetl. The actors and actresses are also commanded not to comply with any demands for such songs DEATH OF LORD GwYntn.—We announce with regret the death of that highly respectable anti uni versally esteemed Nobleman, Lord Garydir. This melancholy event took place on Thursday last at bis Lonlship's apartments at Brighton. It was caused, we understand, by a sudden and violent attack of the gout in his stomach. 1-16 Lordship married the Lady Willoughby d'Eresby, sister and co-heiress of Robert, fourth Duke of Ancaster, Hereditary Great Chamberlain of England, and officiated as such, in right of his Lady, ut the trial of Warren Hastings. lie was then only a Commoner. In 1796 he was advanced to the dignity of Baron Gwydir. As officiating Great Chamberlain of England, his Loa. ship would have to till a distinguished place in the ensuing Coronation. He is succeeded in his titles and estates by his eldest sun, Peter Robert Drum mond, now Lord Gwydir, .1 he farquis I :tunden bus been presented with the freedom of the City of Canterbury, for hi:. pa triotism in rainguLaing the profits of the Tearship of the Exiiiequer. W. 11. WoL.,ston was on Thursday night raised to the chair of the ltoyal Society, till November ; when, at a =Ming of the Society, a President Will be elected. THE NATIONAL REGISTER . _e• • 4 ~ Y