The National Register. — London, England, 1820-08-06 00:00:00

DEYELOPENII ENT OP Tit PITINCIPLFS ON WI-M . !' WAS FORMED W HAT WAS IMPIOUSLY PALLED "7'llE, 1101,1' i'LLIANCE:' ••••••• When a motion was made by the House of Com mons for the production of papers relative to this infernal Compact, Lord Castlereagh, to use one of the expressions of " himself and the other Sovereigns," it met with a decided negative,on the ground of eti quette ; fur he stated, that as the Prince Regent, by our constitution, could not be a party to such u compact, etiquette forbade the production of papers relative to it by the English Government. We did not quarrel with his Lordship at the moment on this account, and if we had been inclined to feel angry, the cause of that inclination has been removed by the recent publication of a Note (which will be found in another part of our Paper to-day), which developes plainly the absolute purpose of the damn able league. We shall, as is our practice under such circumstances, proceed to divest it of its cloathiug— to exhibit it in a naked state to the curses of the world—to she" our own countrymen the advan tages of tliat constitution, that prevented their reigning Prince from becoming a party to such an infamous confederacy, and to the rest of Europe how degraded their situation, so long as they shall submit to support the weight of so humiliating a dependance. When an original document is denied us, we are justified in the adoption of the best infor mation we can procure, and the Note in question from the great Autocrat of " All the Russias," is the only data from which we can draw our deduc tions. We presume, therefore, that the Compact, runs, that "Forasmuch as the subscribing parties are arbitrarily ruling over immense and heavily oppressed people, who are solely kept in a state of injurious subjection by coercive power, the said parties inter changeably bind themselves to each other to use all the means each of them may possess, to perpetuate the slavery of these people in case any occurrence should apprise them of the abjectness of their state, or enable them to attempt a resumption of their rightful liberties." Such, we suppose, might serve as a basis of " The Holy Alliance," and if our sup position be correct, we should not regret to hear of the " High subscribing parties" having each, indi vidually, met his HIGH deserts. We rejoice that our Sovereign's signature could not be annexed to so scandalous a document. dla Lattlerne tray we, with I all such principles and their espousers, the Autocrat I may glory in being an Emperor over such a race— we should glory in their being illumined beyond bearing their state quietly. The doctrine of true allegiance, to s good and well administered Govern ment, is not more incontrovertible than the impera tive duty of resistance to Usurpation and Tyranny . This Norm, we hope, will be read by every Russian and Spaniard who can read, in order that " The Emperor of All the Russias" may derive from it the estimation or execration that he merits. What is the language, if the translation be made into plain John- Bull- English ? Why,it is thus:—" Ferdinand, you have solemnly sworn to observe a constitution which your subjects were justified in demanding, which you believe would contribute to their general welfare ; nevertheless, if you will falsify your oaths, if you will attempt the re-establishment of that ty rannical Government which has already bowed down your country with distress, the armies of Russia shall support you in your perjuries; the influence of the Court of St. Petersburgh shall be exerted to enforce the co-operation of all those Governments who belong to The Holy Alliance." We wish Lord Castlereagh would give at once a better and truer translation of this infamous document, and we well know that " He can with ewe 4' Twist words and meanings a 6 he Ideate," but still, to the eye of discernment, he cannot make black appear white. We have not yet &Tic with "The FitAy Alit ance ;" ;n fitct, this is (mr first at'mpt at exerol _ Tim NATIONAL. lIPGISTER. fication of the horrid principle of their union. W e shall pursue them through all their haunts; we bhall not leave them till the World bhull know their intentions— " The Idea of March arc come," exultingly exclaimed the Roman Tyrant; " But not gone, Caesar." was the Soothsayer's reply, and the same day the daggers did their Country yeoman service. Prussia shows dLicontent ; its Government alarm; and we do not yet despair of seeing the whole of Europe equally free with England; that, with all our well.founded grumblings, will be much. We may* afterwards shew them a worthy example of rational extension. ADDRESSES TO THE QUEEN. Ova readers will peruse with pleasure the pro. ceedings at the Common Hall, held on Wednesday last at Norwich. We could have wished that a City in which the cause of truth and justice, and the love of equal laws been so steadily advocated should have been earlier in their address to their oppressed and injured Queen. Delay, however, has not been without its advantages. Every act of her enemies has strengthened the presumptions of her innocence, has rendered more infamous their proceedings, anti has produced fresh attacks (in her person) upor the laws of the country. This con duct has produced its natural and proper effect upon the people, and while it has opened the eyes of thousands to the injestice and iniquity of the mode of proceeding which has been adopted, has increased the zeal of the vast bulk of the people in her cause. Fettered and restrained as they are in they enjoy ment of their right to meet—with the dreadful deeds of the Manchester• massacre yet fresh in their me mories—these public expressions of affection towards her Majesty must be lithited. But she may be as sured that the peoples' hearts are hers. The dread of a repetition of the butchery, of St. Petersfield, and an arbitrary exercise of that power which the late Act for abridging the right of meeting for the pur pose of petition or address, places in the hands of magistrates, must necessarily and considerably di minish the number of public meetings for this or for any other purpose ; the flame of loyalty which burns in the hearts of her Majesty's subjects inay thus be prevented from blazing out in its full force and splendour, but not less strongly will it burn.— The invective of Castlereagh against "the Queen's becoming an instrument, in the hands of" what he calls "the basest populace of the Country" is as fool ish as it is false. The meetings which have been held fin' the purpose of addressing her Majesty, have (as far as we know without a single exception) been convened by the constituted authorities of the re spective places, at the request of most respectable individuals. Take London, Westminster, South wark, Canterbury, Nottingham, Reading, Bedford, Newbury and Norwich for examples. It is a crime in her Majesty that wherever she goes, the blessings of the poor and the gratulations and the respect of all, accompany her? We believe there arc persons high in authority, who would be most glad to meet with a thousandth part of the cordial greetings with which she is welcomed, This we know, that whenever a certain exalted personage stirs out, the Court Circulars take care (whether truly or falsely) to talk about buzzes and handkerchief wavings.— And is that to be a crime in her, which in others is adduced as a proof of popularity ? The author of this calumny knows full well, that her Majesty has conducted herself with that feeling and that dignity which befit her exalted station. She has shewn as much sensibility, judgment and courage, as ever meeked the character of woman; and the best com mentary on her conduct, and the best answer to this foul insinuation, are the love and admiration of the whole people, excepting solely those who have an interest in carrying on measures which are hostile to the peace and ha 1 , 1 lass of the country. Had she listened to the treacherous negotiation at Et. Omers, and having come to London, bad she chut het self up like a criminal, we have no doubt the Nublc Lord would have been better pleased.—. But eccause her deportment is that which innocence alone would prompt, she is thus basely slandered and traduced, and that too by her husbands ser. vants. To her immortal honour she has chosen a line of conduct the very reverse of that which they would have recommended, and by so doing, she has insured her own safiqy and her own honour, mid prevented this nation from being plunged into ever• acting disgrace. ESTMINSTER-HALL.—The carpenters' work in Westminster-hall is completed. On each aide of the Hall, but not quite under the lower gallery, there is a table ; and thus the middle portion of the Hall to a great width is left entirely open and unoccupied. This is the space about which it is intended the Champion, with the Earl Marshal on one , side and the Lord High Constable on the other, .preceded by Heralds, Squires, &c., should ride, on a coronation taking place; all three on horseback abreast, proceeding from the Hall Gate to the ascent to the royal table. The floor of the regal board is on a level with the former entrance into the late Courts of Chancery and King's Bench: and the ascent to it is by steps and landings reach ing quite across the Hall. The arches of the 12 winclohs in the wall on each side of the Hall, as they appear above the galleries, have been com pletely restored by the matt:ms' skill. The arms cf Richard 11., and the ornaments of the hart, &c., introduced by that monarch, re-appear fresh and perfect; and those parts which were left incomplete, owing to the deposition of Richard before the works in the Hall projected by him were finished, have also been perfected. The figures of old kings, which latterly appeared over the judges' seats, are replaced in their original niches on each side of the southern and newly opened grand window behind the royal table. The masons have finished the north win dow, fronting New Palace Yard, as well as the tower or turret. startirg from the summit of the roof. The masons are now engaged in repairing each side of the great gate ; and these are the only workmen now employed about the Hall. It is said, that a cordon of troops is about to in- vest the Metropolis, pending the ensuing trial of the Queen, and that an encampment of 8000 men will be formed on Blackheath. FORGED NOTES.—Much error has appeared lately in the public prints on the law as it respects to for.. gery and uttering. We are requsted to state, that forging, or uttering forgeries, of either the present notes, or the new notes, still remains as before pu nishable with death. Letters have been received from some of the pas sengers who sailed in the fVeymouili to the Cape of Good Hope, to colonize, dated the 28th of April. They were on their passage fifteen weeks and !bur days, occasioned by the adverse winds, but they write in good spirits. Twenty-one children died on the passage, chiefly of the small-pox, and it is there fore recommended that all children should in future be vaccinated before they embarked, if they had not previously had the small-pox. There were only two grown persons died on the passage. The industrious adventurers form very sanguine hopes of success, and are pleased with their reception and the encourage ment given them by the Government. They are allowed green tea duty free, which stands them in only two shillings per lb., sugar fourpence, and good mutton twopence halfpenny per lb. At the annual dinner of the Merchant Tailors' Company, which took place oil Wednesday, the con viviality of the evening was disturbed by a contest which arose concerning the omission of the second toast selected for such occasions, which had usually been the Queen and Royal Family, it appearing to some of the company present that such an omission at this time was a marked disrespect to her Majesty. After the confusion had in some degree subsided, the chairman put it as a proposition from the chair, whether the health of the Queen should be drank or not, and on a show of hands, decided that the ques tion was negatived. A great number of the Livery, however, were far from being satisfied with this decision, and insisted that the usual toast should be drank. Parties ran so high that harmony could not again be restored, and the company in consequence, separated at a much earlier hour than customary. HACKNEY COACH ACT.—By the 54th Geo. In c. 147, a hackney coachman is not obliged to carry in his coach inure than four adult persons, and a servant on the box; and by the 55th Geo. 111. c. 1.59, to carry in his chariot more than three ade!t• persons, and a servant on the box. The coachman 21 entitled to receive one shilling extra for every addi tional adult person. I I -.7.