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we suspect, in their school, a very different understanding
of the signification of military glory. CH ARLES X., how-
ever, is excusable enough for his partiality ; and we know
not how to find fault with the continuance of some portion
of his army in Spain, though we entirely condemned
its entrance into that kingdom. Bad as the condi.
tion of the Peninsula is, and it:deed for many years
to come must be, under any system, the public mi-
sery, we believe, would only be azgravatcd by with.
drawing all the French troops. Widely-spread insur-
rection would almost immediately follow : the French
would again interfere; and half the nation would be
extirpated in the ferocious struggles that would ensue.
Fxan!H•ND will be driven, by his financial wants and the
loss of his Colonies, to adopt some rational system of
government ; and, until that can be established, it is well,
perhaps, that the French should (as far as they can) keep
order in the country.
The parts of the King of Fa•xcs's Speech, in which he
alludes to the intended measures for increasing the power
of the priesthood, and indemnifying the emigrants, are ex-
pressed in vague and indefinite terms. As the taxes are
not to be augmented, it seems to be proposed to provide for
the indemnity by economy, and from the Sinking Fund.
The scheme of M. de Vi !Acts, for centralizing the
finances, will, we suppose, be brought forward in fur-
therance of the economical arrangements.
Culottes X. concludes hie address with declaring, that
at his coronation be will, in the presence of the Chambers,
solemnly swear to maintain the institutions granted by his
brother. It is perhaps singular that the Charter is not
once named in the course of the first speech delivered from
the throne by its author's successor. The " institutions"
founded by Lours XVIII. are twice mentioned and eulo-
gized; but of the Charter itself nothing whatever is said.
Upon the whole, the speech is what we should have ex-
pected from the Kr Nc's feelings and his Ministers' policy ;
it breathes a tone favourable to moderation and peace.

Last night we received a mass of Paris Papers, including
those of the present week up to Wednesday evening. By
another express we are also in possession of the speech of
Citaacas X. on opening the Session of the Chambers.
We have given it in another column. The papers of
Wednesday are chiefly filled with discussions on the pro-
posed indemnity for the emigrants, which is strongly
opposed by all but the Royalists. It seems likely that
the Session will be long. M. de VILLE is has several
projects of law which he wishes to have passed, and
much time will necessarily be consumed in the debate.
The Mode states, that "if the Session, as is more than
probable, should not be terminated by the end of April,
it will be adjourned till after the ceremony of the Coro..
nation, which will take place in the month of May." It is
understood that the coronation will not detain the KING
more than three days from his good city of Paris. His
Maierre will sleep on the evening of his departure, at the
Palace of the Archbishop of Rim's.. The ceremony will
take place the next morning, and the Kenn will sleep that
evening at the Castle of Compeigne. On the third day
the Court will return to the capital, and thee immediately
afterwards the public rejoicings will commence.
Colonel Gavots's, t 4 whose trial we have alluded, was
condemned to death. He is convicted of having been ac-
canary to the conspiracy of General BEATON. After the
verdict of the Jury had been given, the public prosecutor,
according to custom, required the degradation of the pri-
ICOR from the Leshnt d Honour. CAVCSIAI• took duo
cross from his breast, kissed it, and left the bar, protest-
ing on his honour that he was innocent The whole Court'
were deeply moved when sentence was passed upon him.
This affair has produced a great sensation among men of
all opinions at Poitiers, where GAUCHO'S was tried. The
Jury have signed a petition recommending him to mercy.
We learn nothing from these Papers as to the French
Ministry, excepting that the Prince de Ponintrac has
formally declined taking bis seat in the Cabinet. It is
stated that he will return to London on the of January.
Whether we are to regard this refusal as a proof of the
doubtful tenure of M. de VI Lt.st.E and his partisans, or
merely of the disinclination of M. de Poninwsc to give up
a profitable sinecure for a very troublesome office with less
income, we know not as yet. A few days, perhaps, will
enable us to judge which of these considerations has pre•
tailed with his Highness.
The Mositeur of Wednesday, in its official part, contains
a Royal Ordinance, of which the following is the pre-
amble:—
Charles, tte. he. &e.

Considering that almost all the theatres in the departments have
been for some years in • state of decay, that a great number of
cities have made vain efforts to support these theatres, and that se.
vend managers have impaired their fortunes ;

Considering that the dramatic art is interested in the prosperity
of the provincial theatres, since they afford to young actors, with
the advantages of gradual instruction, all the means to make them-
selves known, and to attain, one day, engagements in the Royal
theatres ;
Desiring to favour the progress of ao art which has always been
cultivated in France with success, and to enable the managers to
have in our cities better companies of actors;
Considering the necessity of organizing the theatres of our des
partments on new bases ;
On the report of our 31 inister Secretary of State of the Interior,
We have ordained and ordain as follows:
(The regulations, in 29 articles, follow).

FatxcX FUND!, Dzc.22.—Five per Cents. opened at lON.
Vic., closed at 102 f. Sc. ; Neapolitan Rentes (Faleonette's cent&
cotes), 87L ; Spanish ditto, 18f.; Royal Spanish Loan, 67f.
Exchange on London—one month, SSE Sc.; three months, 2SE
90c.—Costre Authentivis, Dee. 22.

It was with some surprise that we found the Irish Jour-
nals announce the prosecution of Mr. O'Corrsti.r., upon a
charge of uttering seditious words in a late speech at the
Catholic Association. Whether true policy required this
measure of hostility on the part of the ATTORNLY-GE
Nla• 1., we must be permitted to doubt. We have always
reprobated the tone of Mr. °Vox,: r oratory, as unad-
vised and intemperate ; but we recollected at the same
time, that it was the fault of Irish eloquence to partake too
much of that sudden and excessive warmth, which it
catches from the lively and fervent imagination of the
speaker, and which, on this account, must be heard and
received with many grains of allowance. Much, we think,
must be pardoned at all times to the enthusiastic indiscre-
tion of an Irish orator. They know very little of public
speakers, who do not know how likely the best-intentioned
patriot is, when warmed by his subject, to be betrayed into
expressions, which, though they escape him on the fervour
and animation of the moment, he would be, himself, the
first to smile at, and, on the return of his own more
deliberate reason, would be the most forward to disapprove.
We blame the Catholic leaders heartily for their injudicious
and ill-timed forwardness ; we blame them for displaying
a turbulent acti►ity of complaint and remonstrance, at a
moment when it was least called for, and therefore least
to be justified. But, on the other hand, it appears tons,
no crisis ever less invited the making any experiment upon

the temper of a nation, than does that of Ireland at the
present moment. This legal proceeding against Mr.
O'Cosw cu. cannot fail to excites strong commotion, and
to increase considerably that ferment which already
agitates the Catholic population. Six millions of sub-
•
jects, full of uneasiness and ill-humour, and having,
—as in candour we must admit,—but too much reason
for both, do .no doubt present a mass of physical
force, which if brought into activity would threaten the
security of the Government. But this very condition of
things demands that every step likely to irritate should be
an act of the last necessity, and called for by the greatness
and urgency of the occasion. Whether the present was an
occasion of this kind, remains to be seen. We have the
utmost confidence in the justice and moderation of Lord
Wet.Lest.sy ; we rely on his known ability and foresight,
and we therefore wait the event of its further elucidation. 1

We have again to congratulate the public on the im-
provement of the revenue during the present quarter. On
Monday we made some observations on the increase in the
Customs, which we stated at about 200,000/. W. have
since been informed, that in the Excise there will be on
the quarter an increase of more than 400,0001. as compared
with the corresponding quarter at the close of last year.
The total increase on the two chief branches of the revenue
during this quarter will therefore amount to not less than
600,0001. The improvement in the Excise is peculiarly
gratifying, as it may correctly be regarded as a sure crite-
rion of the comfortable condition of the great mass of the
people. This will in all probability be the merriest and
happiest Christmas enjoyed for many years in Old Eng-
land, and, under all the circumstances of our political and
social position, it is with hearty feelings of satisfaction and
pleasure, that we offer our readers the customary saluta-
tions of the season.

Wivrsoa, Dec. O.—Yesterday fortnoon Sir Charles
Long took leave of his Majesty, and left the Royal Lodge
for his seat, Bromley Park. In the afternoon, Prince Es-
terhazy, and Sir Charles and Lady Stuart, took leave of
his Majesty, and left the Royal Lodge for town. His Ma-
jesty, as soon as the weather permits, is expected at the
Castle, in order to inspect the progress already made, as
the improvements are now far advanced, his Majesty not
having had time on Saturday last to view them. The new
grand gateway is finished all but the groining.
The Commander-in-Chief arrived yesterday at York
House, from the country. Sir Henry Turrena, the Adju-
tant-General of the Forces, transacted military business
with his Royal Highness.
The Duke and Duchess of Clarence left Bushy yester-
day, and came to the King's Palace, Kensington, where
the Royal Duchess alighted at the apartments of the
Duchess of Kent. The Duke of Clarence proceeded to
London. Their Royal Highnesses returned to Bushy in
the afternoon.

Wan enam, Dec. 22.—0 n Tuesday his Royal Highness
the Duke of Gloucester and suite left Lulworth Castle.
His Royal Highness is not expected to return for several
weeks. The Doke has enjoyed excellent sport during his
stay at the Castle.
His Grace the Duke of Bedford, whose health, we are
happy to hear, has materially improved, is now at his seat
at Woburn Abbey enjoying the sports of the field. He
has with him as visitants, Lord Duncannon, Earl Spencer,
and the sons of the latter, Lord Althorpe, and the Hon.
Capt. Spencer. We understand that his Royal Highness
the Duke of York, and several other illustrious personages
are shortly expected at Woburn Abbey.
Mr. Secretary Canning was much better yesterday. Dr.
Holland attended the Right Hon. Gentleman at the Fo-
reign Office yesterday.
Mrs. and Miss Canning arrived at Paris on Tuesday.
They alighted at the hotel of the English Embassy.
Lord Viscount Granville presented his credentials, as
Ambassador from his Britannic Majesty, to the King of
France, last Saturday. His LeireAlpney was accompanied
by eight persons attached to the Embassy. Viscountess
Granville was introduced to his Majesty on Monday. Her
Ladyship returned to her hotel in a carriage belonging to
the nruphiness.
The Earl of Kcnmare has announced his intention of
subscribing 'toot. towards the improvement of the harbour
of Tralee.

The messenger recently despatched to Nice, to ascertain
the state of health of • noble invalid, has returned the
bearer of most afflicting intelligence to his family. We
regret to hear that the speedy dissolution of the party is
much feared, and that the intelligence is altogether
of a nature calculated to give great pain to his illustrious
connexions.

IVEYMOUTII, DEC. 23.—0 n Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. M.
Wardle entertained at dinner the Officers of the Bth Royal
Irish Hussars, and a party of favhionables, at their house
on the Belvidere.—On the same evening a ball took place
at Russell's Royal Hotel Assembly Rooms, which was well
attended, notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the
weather. Among the company present were—The Officers
of the Bth Royal Irish Hussars, Lady Bontein, Sir John
and Lady Meade, Mr. and Mrs. C. Buxton, Mr. and Mr?.
Metcalfe Wardle, Miss Wardle, Mrs. the Misses and
Master Kilner, Mrs. and Miss Henning, Mrs. and the
Misses Ball, Messrs. Lyne, Mr. Peacoeke, Messrs. Gossett,
the Misses Cook, Hammond, Lock, and 11111, Mr. Welch,
Mr. R. Poole, Mr. Wardell, Mr. Newton, &c. &c.
The remains of General Sir Isaac Brock, of the 49th,
were removed from Fort George, Upper Canada, on the
13th October, and deposited in the monument erected at
Queenston heights, the scene of his distinguished conduct
in command of the British forces there the monument has
a tower of 68 feet high.
I)er Frieschutz, under the title of Robin des Bois, suc-
ceeded excellently on its second repromtation at the theatre
de l'Odeon. It is expected to have a great run. The
Parisians have found the music full of beauty.