The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-08-29 00:00:00

THE BRITISH PRESS.

Hut the discussion at the City of London Tavern will pro-
duce advantage of a positive nature, by infusing vigour into
the cause, which at present is exciting such intense interest,
and may be in time to lead to the transmission of supplies
to the Patriots, which we know did they now possess, and
which have been withheld from them in a mysterious
manner, would enable them to overcome their opponents.

The Times of yesterday has embodied in a leading ar-
ticle the reports of the French Opposition Papers, relative
to the part which France is expected to take with regard to
Portugal. The result at which the writer of the article in
question has arrived is not very determinate, and we might
satisfy ourselves on this occasion by merely referring to
the arguments on this subject which we recently stated,
and which, we arc well assured, are those on which the
question has actually turned. We have uniformly sepa-
rated the feelings, and reasonings of the Spanish Cabinet
from those of the French Ministry ; and we do not by any
means identify the whole of the French Ministry with the
portion of it which really directs all its proceedings, and
stands in immediate connexion with the predominating in-
fluence throughout Europe. We do not consider every
ostensible Member of Administration as acquainted with the
system by which Europe is at present governed, and there-
fore the connexion of some Journals on this and the other
side of the Channel with particular portions of an Admini-
stration (though that Administration may not be divided in
sentiment) must not be considered as giving a truly official
stamp to every article of intelligence, or every mode of ar-
gument, even in cases where these articles and arguments
have been approved by individuals in official situa-
tions. We pretend not to any official knowledge of
facts which ought not and will not be divulged by
authority in any Journal whatever ; but we can ven-
ture, from means of intelligence open to all, to state

some particulars which render the assertions of the
Times extremely doubtful. A Cabinet Council of French
Ministers was lately held at St. Cloud, at which those Mi-
nisters were not present who are supposed, either in the
French Cabinet or among the Foreign Ambassadors at
Paris, to represent the liberal part of the diplomatic
body in Europe. The object of this Meeting was, by
the intervention of Russia, to show to those who are ene-
mies to the semblance of a Constitution that the pro-
ceedings of Don PEDRO are not so irreconcilable to the
views of the Continental Sovereigns as these individuals
have been led to imagine. If the information which we
bate received can be depended upon, M. Pozzo Dt Bosco
tarse4the arguments of the Ultras against themselves, in-
sist* on the absolute right of Don PEDRO to dispose of
and make over his rights and titles to the kingdom of Por-
tugal in the manner, and to the individuals, that he might
think proper ; but denying at the same time the right of
any foreign Power, either actually or ostensibly, to influence
the determinations of the Emperor of BRAM, and main-
taining that the interference of Sir CHARLES STUART
ought not to be exhibited in that light either to the people
or to the Sovereigns of Europe. It is necessary, therefore,
that England and Portugal should concur in removing
those false conclusions which a certain party has been led
to draw respecting the consequences likely to arise from
the grant of the new Constitution, as indicating an inten-
tion on the part of England to support the advocates of re-

volution throughout Europe. For this purpose several
discussions will be necessary, but the result is not
doubtful.

We have great pleasure in inserting the article headed
" Employment of the Poor," written by the Earl of ELGI N,
and addressed by him to Dr. CHALMERS. Nothing can
become a Nobleman more than this anxiety for promoting
the welfare of the country, and for alleviating the distreFs
of the lower orders. The Scotsman, with that flippancy
which always marks the character of those who are pos-
sessed of no higher mental qualification than that which is
distinguished by the title of cleverness, has characterized a
similar suggestion of Sir Jon N SINCLAIR'S as a ridiculous
project. Those who know most of what is, frequently
know least of what may he. The passage of the Edinburgh
Review, in which this species of character is very happily
described as "living in a sort of chaste singleness, and
dreading the approach of any superior power," will pro-
bably recur to the recollection of the writer in the Scotsman
—since the character of his mind appears to fit him well
for remembering, though but indifferently for planning and
inventing. The Reviewer has raised himself high enough
in presuming to dispose of the labours of years in an anti-
thetical sentence ; but we were not prepared to meet with still
higher pretensions in a sixpenny Cresar, who has fed on no
better food than our humble selves. Lord ELGIN deserves
thanks for giving the sanction of a title to sound sense, when
persecuted by flippant thoughtlessness. We say that he has
given a sanction by his name to his doctrine, because with
some it may have that effect ; but we are persuaded that
the title at the head of the article does not do honour to the
sentiments conveyed in it. Such sentiments are themselves
a title, and the execution of the plans there pointcdout would
do honour tither to Coronet or Crown.

CITY, BIONDAY EVENING.

The expectation that Consols would still further advance
in price has to-day been realized, inasmuch as the Market
opened at 79, and advanced gradually to 79i, between which
quotations a great deal of business was done. In the latter
part of the day they suffered a reaction, closing at 7911, but
the rise which has taken place since two o'clock on Satur-
day to the closing price to-day is equal to the difference, as
compared with the whole period of the Account. It is
confidently asserted that the rise is wholly caused by the
generally-improving appearance of trade, but coming
so immediately upon the settlement day would in-
dicate it to be rather the effect of causes originating
more immediately in the neighbourhood of the Exchange.
One thing is certain, that there is just as much money in
the market as for some time past, and it is possible that
some of the large proprietors may have overcome their re-
luctance to purchase stock, and by so doing have come to
the assistance of the market very opportunely for those
going for a rise. It is not considered that the Account will
prove a very heavy one, and therefore may be expected to
go off without difficulty. One defaulter was announced
to-day, but neither bis name nor transactions were of suffi_
cient notoriety to command attention. The settlement
day for October is fixed for the 12th, for which period
Consols have been done at 791 i. All other British Stock
has advanced a shade, with more than usual doing. Four
per Cents. are 91.1 .5, and those of 1826 95H. Exchequer
Bills are 17 18 premium, and India Bonds 255. with a
steady market.

On the Foreign Stock Exchange the market has been in
a very feverish state, particularly as regards Mexican
Bonds, which ranged through all the various quotations
between 50 and 53, and closed at the former price. There
was a strong report that the dividends had arrived; but as
neither the bill of lading nor the dollars had-actually been
seen, there were many persons incredulous enough to doubt

that such was the case. Colombian Bonds have also shown
a alight disposition for amendment, having closed at 331 31.
Letters were received in town to-day from the Carracas,
(1210 the 12th July, yea St. Kitt's, which state that every
thing remained tranquil. In Greek there is no alteration,
these Bonds remaining at 13i 14, nor is it 'likely they will
be matter of much interest until a more settled state of
government is adopted in that country. The Greek Bond-
holders have determined on calling a meeting, which is to
take place on Monday next. Russian Stuck has advanced
to 841, and Spanitl, is stationary at 10.
In Shares there is not any very great activity, but few
bearing quotation. Brazilian vary from Bto 9; and Co-
lombian 2 to 3 premium, while those of Potoai have again
declined to 35 shillings per share.

Mark-lane has displayed a brisk market for new wheat,
at an advance of 2s. per quarter, while in oats the sale
has been heavy at a similar advance. Barley also has
reached tos. In other grain there is little difference. With
the exception of wheat, the demand is limited to as small
purchases as meet the necessity of the buyers, and such
will continue to be the case until something decided is
known as to the intention of his MAJESTY'S Ministers in
respect to opening the ports ; and which, as regards all other
grain, except wheat, must be done upon their own respon-
sibility—a responsibility, it is to be apprehended, they will
not shrink from, should the state of the country and the
distresses of the population render such a measure advi -
able.

The Doile his a long tirade against the policy of our
Government in regard to the Catholics. It refutes the as-
sertions of the Journal Iles Debuts, about Sir CHARLER
STUART going to Johannisberg.
GorriA,Aun. B.—The Convention of Partition bet wet ti
the principalities of Saxe was concluded on the Silt of
August, at two o'clock.
A letter from Lisbon, elated August 10, states, that the
Diamond frigate, Lord Napier, sailed on the previous itiv,
with Sir Charles Stuart and suite, on hoard, f the
Western Islands and England. His Excellency's visit to
these islands is supposed to be connected with the promul-
iption of the new Constitutional Charter there.
The following is an extract of a letter received by a
mercantile house in Leeds from Lisbon, under date of the
Sth of August inst. :—" Business has been most complete-
ly deserted all this week, on account of swearing the in-
habitants to the Constitution. Festivity has been the order
of the day, and such rejoicings I never before witnessed.
%Would you believe it, that such is the influence of the Po-
pish priests, &c. there is still a strong party in favour of
absolute monarchy? The 21th regiment (Braganca), the
rcgt. (Estrancoz), and the 2(1 refit. of cavalry, have
rebelled and turned out against the Constitution, and are
retiring towards the frontiers of Spain. More regiment;
ate expected to follow their base conduct. I hope they
will soon be put down, and a lasting example made of
them."
A letter from Cassel says—" More than 300 persons of
the Circle of Frankenberg having declared their resolution
to emigrate to Brazil, and poverty making lamentable pro-
gress in that canton, the government has sent a commission
,hare to open new sources of support to the inhabitants.
This measure will be more likely to put an end to the
mania for emigration than all the proclamations that can
be issued."
STATE OF TRADE.—Though we cannot report much
improvement in the state of trade, it is gratifying to
know that if there be any alteration, it is for the better.
The priers, however, neither of goods nor of yarns, im-
prove; wages therefore continue at the lowest ebb, and
the distress of the working classes unabated. The coun-
try drapers are restricted in their purchases by the scar-
city of money, which is doubtless occasioned, in a great
degree, by the failure of so many banks; but still snore
by the incapacity of country bankers to give even that oc-
casional and temporary accommodation which has so often
enabled the shopkeeper to come to market with abundance
of money. The same difficulties which harass the shop-
keeper likewise affect his customers. It would seem,
therefore, that until we have as much gold, as we for-
merly had bank notes, in circulation, we shall not enjoy
the same degree of prosperity as we had before the change
in the currency.—Manchester Courier.
STATE Of TIIE PRINTING BUSINESS.—WhiIe we
thankfully hail the slightest gleam that illumines the de-
pressed state of the manufacturing interests, we deeply
lament to state that the condition of the operative printers
in London and Edinburgh has become wretched in the
extreme. At a delegated meeting of the London trade,
held on Wednesday se nnight, it appeared that the number
of this useful class of men wholly out of employment was
little short of 2,000. For two months past their more for-
tunate brethren of the trade have subscribed a weekly por-
tion from their precarious earnings, by which about 500 of
the most distressing cases were in some degree alleviated,
and it was resolved by the above meeting to continue their
subscription for eight weeks longer, and also to submit the
state of their suffering brethern to the attention of their
employers, of the literary world, and the public at large.
In this state of things it is pleasing to learn that the sym-
pathy of the provincial trade has shown itself by a libe-
rality which is in the highest degree creditable. Here, we
regret to state, the want of employment is proportionally
great, a considerable number being entirely destitute, many
of whom have families, and are consequently suffering the
most poignant distress. Some weeks ago an appeal was
made to the trade here by their London brethren, which
was not unsuccessful ; the wants and privations of those
under their immediate observation have since been indivi-
dually laid before a general meeting, who had no alterna-
tive but to adopt steps similar to those in London.—Edia-
burelt Paper.
Ilunoeuseteso.—The number of families under relief
a fortnight ago was 2,500; those under relief according to
the last fortnight's report amount to 2,366, comprising
nearly 12,000 individuals, even at the rate of five per
family, which is less than the average. The proceedings
of harvest, which have caused a diminution in the number
of the necessitous, are now at an end ; and the return of
employment in trade is not such as to warrant the expecta-
tion that the number of cases will continue below the
former amount. Twenty local committees are now acting
in connexion with the central committee, which meets
every alternate week, for the general purposes of the dis-
trict. The last grant of 1000/. from the London Com-
mittee has hitherto enabled the central Committee at
Huddersfield to extend aid to the townships, very few of
which could, without such aid, continue the relief in any
form. But the utmost local exertion must still be made
in every district ; and it is to he lamented that in some
townships the difficulties of finding employment, and in
others the reluctance to do all that might be done to fur-
nish the means, prevent the poor from receiving that full
and present relief which would thus be afforded, and the
community at large the benefit therefrom arising. The
Committee at Almondbury township have this week been
able to offer employment in repairing the roads to all the
families needing relief. It is fervently to be hoped that
either the public officers of each township, or the sub-
scriptions of the opulent, or sums advanced by individuals,
and aided by the general fund, will extend the advantages
arisingf
by
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the su
'Treasurer
such plans.
is'flie sum paid during the last
fortnight
616/. 2s. 6d.
GREAT ROA!) Inmost EXETER TO FALMOUTH.—On
Thursday a meeting was held at Bodmin, of Gentlemen
favourable to the improvement of the road from Launces-
ton to Falmouth, F. 11. Rodd, Esq. in the Chair. Several
resolutions were adopted, and a general meeting fixed for
the 28th of Scptemocr. Subscriptions were immediately
made to the amount of 1,300/., and confident hopes are
entertained that the sum of 6,500/., the estimased expense
of altering or avoiding the steep hills between Launceston
and Mitchell, will soon be raised among the public-spirited
inhabitants of this county. Lord de Dunstanville, with
' his usual liberality, has subscribed 500/. The improve-
anent of this line of road, connected as it is with the Packet
; Station at Falmouth, is certainly an object of great import-
, ance to the kingdom at large, but especially to the inhabit-
' ants of Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, St. Austell, Bodniin,
and Launceston, and all the northern and western parts of
Cornwall, which require a certain and speedy communica-
; I don with the metropolis.