The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-02-23 00:00:00

[ From the Con; tituitonnel.]

It is well known that Nesselrode and 3letternich have never
been on good terms, and that Alexander had ceased to employ the
former on that account. Metternich' in consequense of Nessel.
rude's resuming the office, will now have to correspond about the
difficult business of re-establishing the balance of power in Europe
with a consumate politician, whom it will not be easy to mislead.
A report has been in circulation for some days in Paris, the truth
of which we cannot guarantee, though it is sufficiently consistent to
deserve some attention, at least as a rumour current in the diplo-
matic circles. It is said that the Emperor Nicholas has written to
the King of England an autograph letter, in which he informs him
that the state of affairs in Russia prevents him delaying any longer
the passage cf the Pruth, and terminating at one blow the contest
in the East. The Emperor adds, it is said, that lie is determined
to use every means in his power to avert the calamities of a general
war, and to maintain the harmony which has subsisted for ten
years among the principal States of Europe. His Imperial Ma-
esty expresses a desire to come to Kane understanding on this soh.
Ject with the Court of St. James and the other great powers, and
to act in concert with them in putting into execution those designs
which lie affirms that it is impossible for him any longer to delay.
This letter is said to have been communicated to the French Go-
vernment, which required 41; hours to consider of its answer.
Lord Wellington could not set before receiving it, though it
turned out to be a mere categorical answer. Lord Wellington set
out, however, for St. Petersburgh immediately after its receipt.
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(From the Quotatettne.)
The Commission of Inquiry at St. Petersburgh has succeeded in
discovering all the secrets of the conspiracy which has recently
broken out in Russia. It is said that the plan, which has now
moved abortive, is of very long standing, and existed previously to
the campaign of Tilsit ; that a French admitted guard took pos-
session of someJtaggage, among which papers were found which
contained the proofs of a military conspiracy ; that Bonaparte, on
receiving these, sent them privately to Alexander ; and that this
action was the cause of that friendship which Alexander so long
testified towards Bonapatte. Alexander smothered the aflitir, and
the conspirators disconcerted and watched in their motions, con-
tinued tranquil for a long thug, Orloff, on appearing before the
Commission or Inquiry, took, it is said, a haughty and menacing
tone, telling the Commissioners that his head might fall, but hands
enough would remain to avenge his death and that of his ocean-
pikes ; that they must not expect him to imitate the conduct of
Trubekoi.

(From the ro.rrier Frond's.)
The secret associations receive an increase of numbers and con.
'latency every day. They have Directors, Correspondents.. Trustees.
and make new proselytes every day. Their pnncipal object is the
re-establishment of the Jesuits in France.
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