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be concluded. Calera' For's amendment was rejected by
a large majority. On that of N. CONSTANT, the Cham-
ber was more equally divided. The PRESIDENT, on a se-
amed trial, declared that that proposition was also rejected ;
hut this statement was received with a violent tumult of
unligaation. One Deputy exclaimed, "This is abomina-
ble I" The PRESIDSNT complained that so coarse a term
of reproach should be sddrtssed to the Chamber in so un-
becoming a manner (de la maniere la pia: incoavenante).
The word was evidently meant to be applied to his own
conduct, but he very prudently thought fit to apply it to
the Chamber. The agitation produced by this transaction
did not subside after the adjournment ; a numerous group''
of Deputies, among whom was the PSEIIDSNT himself,
remained for some time in the Chamber conversing with
great warmth on the subject. These are the first fruits
of the measure which was to produce the Bow RIION mil-
lenium.
The snivel of the Prince de METTERNICH at Paris
gives rise to a great variety of conjectures. The French
Constitutionalists are now apprehensive that it is connected
'with the counter-revolutionary course pursued by the pre-
sett Ministry. The unfriendly disposition of M. de Mer-
raanrcu towards the newly-acquired freedom of Ger-
sway, seems to warrant some dread that he has not
undertaken his visit to the French capital for pur-
poses wholly of a private nature. It was rumoured
that the formula of the coronation oath to be taken by
CHALLEI X. had become the subject of serious consider-
ation, and that the word " Institutions" would be used
Instead of " the Charter," as in the speech on the opening,
of the Session. Another report was, that some difficulties'
bad been raised by the Court of Rome, who had taken ad-1
vantage of the bigotry of the present KING to revive its I
pretensions to the Contat Veuaisin. This question it was
.understood would be settled by an indemnity of six
; and the presence of M. de Marrsantert was sup-
posed to be rendered necessary by the discussions that are
taking place. The demand for indemnity is raised in
every quarter, sod if the sufferer was purely royalist, there
Is no hesitation in relieving him. It is but lately that the
principal Generals of the French army were placed on the
retired list on the pretence of economy, because they were
above fifty years of age ; and almost the next measure of
the French Government is to double the pensions allowed
to the royalist soldiers of La Vendee. In 1823, for the
first time, 940,000 francs were given to them; in 1925 the
grant is raised to 500,000.
The Etats contains from the London Papers the account
of the death of Mr. Rowcsorr, of whom it says—"He
seems to be regretted by all parties. He was a moderate
man, and two letters written by him to a friend in London,
from which we gave extracts at the time, show clearly that
he did not pat ticipate in the exaggerated opinions of some
of his countrymen relative to the Spanish Colonies.
By the same conveyance, a letter from Lima of the 18th
December was received, stating that the city was occupied
on the 7th by BOLIVAR in person, and that General
SUCKS defeated the Spanish army near Huante on the 7th,
Bth, and Mb ; that in consequence of which victory, La
SIRNA, seriously wounded, was made prisoner, as well
as VALDEZ ; and that CANTARAC, in his capitulation,
promised to give up Callao to the Insurgents.
The Etoik adds, in a note, that " in the that account,
called official, the victory of Sec's is placed on the 19th.
How then can it be mentioned ins letter of the 18th r
But this is a mistake of the htoile. In the first account the
victory of Soca: is stated to have been gained on the 9th of
December.

FRENCH Ft:Nos.—Pains. Maims 11.—Five per Cents. J. du
22 31ar.. INC opened at 103/. 40c. ' • closed at 1031. 50c. Bank
Stock, 2.060 f. flames de Naples, Certif. Falcroinet, 91f. 30c.
Sante d'Eapaorne, 200. Royal Spanish Loan, 1823, 59j. Ex-
change on London—one month, 23f.; three ditto, 24f. 85c.—Coart
Arthentique, March 11.

We give this morning a continuation of the important
official document respecting the Greeks. It is right,
perhaps, we should repeat that it is founded in every
particular on details authenticated by the Greek Govern-
ment. We think an attentive perusal of this Report
cannot leave a doubt in the mind of any person as to the
result of the struggle and the future prosperity of Greece.
The natural advantages of the country, and intellectual
capability of the people, must carry them forward in a
course of certain and rapid improverJent.

It is with real pleasure that, in our columns of to-day,
we draw the attention of our readers to the Letter of Mr.
O'Corottu. to the Chairman of the Catholic Association
in Ireland, and which was read to them publicly at a
meeting held in Dublin on Wednesday evening. It is
marked by its candour and moderation, and by that reflec-
tive gcod sense which is worth all the eights of his elo-
quence. It is calculated to restore him to the confidence of
thinking men, and to raise him in the estimation of all
those whom lie must naturally wish to stand well with.
His visit to our side the water has had the good effect of
removing many of those prejudices which, till now, had
warped his better feelings. In Ireland, and at a distance,
be moved in a sphere of predilections and antipathies, and
by them he shaped his course ; but being in England, and
moving in the different circles of society, public and pri-
vate, he is in a condition to judge fur himself, and he pro-
Claims, honestly and openly, his change of opinion:—
" I am able," says he, " to state, that the cause of re-
ligious liberty, which we advocate, is certainly gaining
ground in this country ; much of the opposition to us I
was in the habit of attributing to bigotry, and to an old
dislike to the Irish. Since I came here, lam convinced I
was in error, and that there is but little of bigotry remain-
ing, and still less of an anti-Irish feeling!"
That Mr. Oton N est should have found in the Eng-
lish people s more sincere and earnest with for the im-
provement of Ireland than he had given them credit for,
we can readily believe. It was a result to be expected.
The majority of both nations have an interest in upholding
those rights, in the security of which they have a common
stake. The more enlightened amongst us—and it is that
class he would visit—well know that Protestant and Ca-
tholio rights have the same common origin ; that they rest
precisely on the same grounds ; and that the Government
which does not acknowledge both affords no permanent
constitutional security to either.

Mr. O'CONNELL will likewise have perceived that those
prejudices w h ich formerly influenced the delibet ations of Par-
liament on the subject of the Catholic Claims have yielded,
by degrees, to a more manly and liberal mode of thinking.
Ile will hive seen that our Ministers in all their mea-
sures, whether of domestic or of foreign policy, give far
more weight than formerly to all those principles which
constitute the essence of a wise and capable Government;
and inferring from this—as be was well warranted to do—
that Ireland also would have the full benefit of this change
of system, he will have been taught the impolicy of ex-
citing smog his countrymen, an irritation which would
thwart the general interests of both countries, by keeping

ali►e a spirit of revolt, which our Government would cer-
tainly not be disposed to put an end to by concession.

It is gratifying to remark the frank and friendly manner
in which Mr. O'CoNtritt.t. acknowledges the sincerity of
Mr. PLUNK CT?, and his steady and consistent devotion to
the Catholic cause. Indeed, it is manifest that his visit to
England has convinced him that the guardianship and
protection of the best interests of his country cannot be in
better hands than those to which they are confided. The
Catholic claims have the eloquznt and effective support of
Mr. CANNING, and of other Members of distinguished
lead and weight in the Cabinet; and Ireland has the near
prospect of sharing in all those blessings of the British
Constitution from which she has been so long debarred.
We consider this letter alit. O'CoNtiscia to the
Catholic Association as highly creditable to him ; for it is
honourable to every man to retract his sentiments, when
more mature reflection and greater light on the subject
have convinced him that be was wrong.

CITY, SATURDAY EVENING.

The gloom that was apparent in the Money Markets yes-
terday was in no degree removed this day ; almost every
security was heavy. In the English market there was very
little doing, and that little at depressed prices, Consols
for money bAng at 931 i, and for the account at 93j to
In the Foreign Market the business was heavy. South
American Securities were flat generally. Mexican Scrip,
1825, was at 311; and the Brazilian Scrip was Colom-
bian Bonds were at 91 f. The New Greek Scrip declined to
43j discount. The opinion of the public, however, does
not seem to he affected by the cabal, us the instalments
were paying up rapidly, and a general feeling of cod&
deuce prevailed as to the Scrip shortly bearing a premium.
The Bonds were at 52i ; Old Spanish Bonds were firm at
2411 i and the Bonds of 1823 were at 193.
The Times of this morning asserts roundly, on the faith
of a correspondent, real or pretended, at Paris. that the
amount of the new Danish Loan is about 2,500,000!. and
that it has been contracted for by Messrs. Thomas Wilson
and Co., the unsuccessful bidders being Mr. Rothschild,
and Messrs. B. A. Goklschinidt and Co. To give the pa-
ragraph an air of authenticity, several other minute parti-
culars are added. We believe this is the third or fourth
announcement of the contract for this loan, and like all its
predecessors, it is, we understand, in every respect un-
founded. The amount of the loan is 5,500,000!. of which
three millions and a half are to be paid this year, and the
remainder next year. The bidding% were not to be made at
Paris. Mr. Rothschild sent his terms direct to Copenhagen,
and as yet he has received no answer. Messrs. B. A. Gold-
schmidt have offered no proposals whatever for this loan.
When the contract is made we shall be able to state the
terms, but till then we must continue to wait patiently for
the occurrence of the fact before we announce it. We be-
lieve that Messrs. Wilson and Co. have forwarded some
offer to an agent of the Danish Government, but no con-
tract is definitively concluded.
The Share Market was equally heavy with the Money
Markets. Pasco Peruvians were very much depressed ;
they were done as low as Si. The Mexican Company'sl
shares were at 6 to 7, and the Atlantic and Pacific at +I, but
looking upwards. There was no business doing in Rail-
roads. 'I he Colombian Agricultural Company's shares
were steady at 16, 15, and the impression was that they
would be considerably higher.
A " Coral Fishery," and " Scottish and National Mining
Company," have been formed, the shares of which are
shortly expected in the market.
The Jobbers in Mincing-lane were busy settling their ,
accounts, their usual Saturday's employment, so that we I
call quote scarcely any prices: there were, however, some
bargains made in refined Sugars, at 4 to .5 per cwt. lower
than the last quotation.
We understand that an application has been made to
Parliament for leave to bring in a Bill for the formation of
a " West India Company."

On Saturday the Princess Sophia paid a visit to the
Duke of York.

Yesterday the Duchess of Kent and the Princess Feo-
dere attended Divine Service at the Royal German Chapel,
St. James's, and heard a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Kuper.
Divine Service was yesterday performed to the King's
Household, at his Palace in Pall-mall, by the Rev. Dr.
Blomberg.
On Saturday afternoon, at three o'clock, Mr. Secre-
tary Canning left town for his beat, Gloucester Lodge,
Brompton.
His Excellency, the Lord Lieutenant's second drawing
room for the (season was held at the Castle last night, and
was very numerously attended.—Dublie Paper of Friday.
Mr. Huskisson has given notice of a motion for the 21st
instant of great importance to the commercial interests of
the country. It is the intention of the Right Honourable
Gentleman, on that day, to submit certain Res ilutions re-
specting Colonial Trade, and for affording increased facili-
ties to our commerce and navigation.
The German Papers received on Saturday contain a long
article from Elberfuldt, relative to the German American
Mining Company, in which it is stated that their Agents
have been very favourably received in Mexico, and have
concluded contracts for a co-operation with the owners of
several mines, upon the principle of an equal division of
'moths, a circumstance which has induced the Company to
extend the amount of their capital from 200,000 to
500,000 dollars.
Letters from Maranham, dated 17th January, state,
that Lord Cochrane was still there, and that he continued
to capture all Brazilian vessels from Portugal. A new
President had been appointed for the province, and was
daily expected front Ceara.
New York and other American Papers have been re-
ceived to the 11th of February. The result of the Presi-
dential Election was not at that time known ; the partisans
of Mr. Adams and General Jackson were very active; Mr.
Clay had united his interest to that of Mr. Adams.
The New Yolk Mercantile Advertiser of the 10th ult.
contains a communication from the Department of State,
dated 'Washington, 24th January, signed J. Q. Adams,
mentioning that the only intelligence he has to lay be-
fore the Committee of Foreign Relations respecting pira-
cies and outrages on American commerce by Spain, consists
of a letter front Mr. Zea Bermudez, dated San Lozeuzo,
November 19, in which he states, in reply to the demands'
made by America on Spain, that the King, his master,
had appointed Don Jose de Heredia as Envoy Extra-
ordinary to the United States, to arrange all matters in
dispute.
The following melancholy account of the death of Com-
modore Nourse, and six of his officers, appears in a Balti-
more Paper of the 7th ult.—
BALTTMO/E, FEB. 7__

Captain Bowditch, who left the Isle of Franca, October-27.
states that the Governor had given his consent to hare the port
shut, and meetirgs for that phrpose had been held. Commodore
N nnie, of the British ship Andromache (Commander-in-Chief on
the Isle of France and Cape of Good Hope stations) went on shore
st Bombax, on the south-east part of Africa, with six of his
(Si :ers and a French botanist, to dine with the Governor. Shortly
atta returning on board they were taken ill, and all died within
four days, except the French gentleman, who recovered. No
doubt was entertained but they were poisoned. The body of the
Commodore was brought to the Isle of France fur interment. A
fatal disease raged at Bourbon.

The piracies in the neighbourhood of Cuba continue to
increase. A letter from Havannah, dated Jan. 12, states.
that notwithstanding the Engli‘h squadron of a frigate and
two sloops of war stationed off that part, several valuable
vessels had been taken—one an English nisei of seven
hundred tons.

We are truly rejoiced to hear that the hardy electors a
Queenborough are determined, at the approaching election,
to throw off the degrading bondage in which they have
been placed for many years by the disposal of the two'
seats for that borough. So snugly is this thing managed,
that the burgesses (300 in number) are quite ignorant who
will be their representatives until the morning of the elec-
tion.—Kent Paper.
Sir A. B. King his declared himself a candidate for the
representation of the city of Dublin.
A meeting was held at Bradford on Wednesday, at
which a petition was agreed to, praying for a revision of
the Corn Laws. A meeting for the same purpose will be
held at Leeds on Wednesday next.