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

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.

ton Don.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6.

The Paris Papers of Tuesday, quote a contradic-
tion in the Brussels Oracle, of a rumour current in
the Low Countries, that in consequence of a com-
motion at Venice, Milan, and Genoa, the French
troops in Flanders had received orders to march to
the frontiers of the Alps. The Revolution in Na-
ples has evidently occasioned much anxiety in thc
Austrian Government. Count Metternich has re-
Gently been very rapid in his movements. lie has
returned with speed to Vienna from his journey into
Saxony, where he intended to remain eight days
longer, but was hurried away in consequence of
despatches of the highest importance having arrived
at Vienna from Milan, which occasioned the Count
to be sent for express. Immediately on his return
from Cobourg to the Austrian capital, after consult-
ing with Ministers, he again set off to have an in-
terview with the Emperor Francis at Persenherg.
Couriers are constantly passing and repassing be-
tween Vienna and Italy. It appears that a number
of officers of the ancient army of Italy, many of
whom were on half-pay, who resided in the Aus-
trian Italian provinces, have suddenly disappeared.
The circumstance has riven rise to many conjectures
and much alarm. The division of the Chancellerie
of State in Vienna, charged with the affairs of Italy
is actively engaged, and in consequence of the in-
surrections now so prevalent, it is remarked that the
Austrian Government will not be wanting in energy
at this conjuncture. It would, however, be much
better to have recourse to conciliation than the
sworn. On Monday night a dreadful fire broke out
at some wine and brandy vaults at La Rapee, Rue
de Berry in Paris, which made a rapid and desolat-
ing progress, and spread consternation throughout
the capital. Magazines and houses fell a prey to
the conflagration, to the extent of nearly three quar-
ter of a learee. Among other the ue-

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tion of 50,000 barrels of wine is mentioned, and
the damages arc s►id to exceed several millions of
franks. The military and firemen promptly arrived
soon after the fire broke out, and laboured with
praiseworthy zeal to subdue the destructive element.
For some time the engines were supplied from a
large pool of wine, accumulated by staving the
hogsheads. Several persons unfortunately perished,
among whom, it is said, is an officer of the Royal
Guard. On Tuesday morning, when the Journals
were despatched, the fire was still raging, though
under less alarming circumstances. The Quotidienne
mentions a rumour, that it was the work of some
wicked and malevolent incendiaries.
The Five per Cents. on Monday, were, 79 f.
35 c. Bank Stock, 1,377, 50 c.

The Gazelle de France contains u very partial
account of the Revolution in Naples, but communi-
cates very little in addition to those details which
have already appeared. It seems that the Pat7iots
at Nola and Avelino were joined, on the night of
the sth inst. by the Carboaarl of Naples, and oUg;tl
the King to promise to proclaim the Constitttion
within a certain time. Ins Majesty was abut to
depart for Trieste, but relinqui,hed his intention in
consequence of the supplication of the Heredhry
Prince. Such persons as were detained in prson
for their political opinions were enlarged by the
Patriots, and carried in triumph through the streets.
The news from Spain is peculiarly gratifying. The
Courier Francois gives particulars of the proceedi Igo
of the Cortes to the 13th, which have not been
published elsewhere. M. Berbaben proposed, fiat
in the Calendar, after the name of the Saint to whin
the 9th of July is consecrated, should be added these
words—" The day of the political regeneratior of
the Spanish Monarchy, and the first of the conai-
tutional Reign of Ferdinand Vll.."—Public bray ra
are almost daily offered up to Heaven, in alunst
every part of France, for the happy delivery of he
Duchess of Berri, and far the birth of a Prince.—
The proceedings in the Court of Correctional Policy
between Gen. flonadieu, on the one part, and sone
inhabitants of Grenoble on the other, have corn•
mcnced. The General complains that these inhe-
harts of Grenoble calumniate his character in a
petition which they had some time since presentel
to the Chamber of Deputies. The trial is looked
to in Paris with some degree of interest, as it it
likely to throw new light upon the occurrences rt
Grenoble, which have been hitherto involved in
mystery. Gen. Donadicu will plead his cause in
in person. An article from Vienna states, that the
Persian Ambassador arrived in that capital on tie
13th inst. His Excellency is expected to make a
short stay, and resume his route to Teheran, by Way
of Petersburgh. Accounts front Madrid of the 15th
inst. announce the arrest of the Curate Ortolozze,
who, it is said, is implicated in the conspiracy
recently discovered at Seville. This Ecclesinstie,
under the late system, was a zealous advocate fur
the King, over whom, it is alledged, he exercised
great influence.

We have received Germ:.n, Hamburgh, Dut
and other Papers, from which we find that the
revolution which has been so happily effected at
Naples, has produced a very lively sensation in
every part of the Continent. In Germany, from
'the peculiar political circumstances of that country,
and the enlightened state of the public mind upon
the subject of political rights, the effect of so hfil-
liant an event must be electiical, nod as the revo-
lution in Naples was evidently produced by that
which regenerated Spain, we doubt not that the
example of Naples will not fail to operate upon the
spirit of some other country. The Vienna pelvis,
as might be expected, express all the angry feelings
of the Austrian Cabinet upon a subject whi.ll so
intimately affects its must important interests.—
Austria ;oust uecessarily be aware that should the
spirit of political freedom be once roused in Italy
by the :,uccessful example. of.the Neapolitans, her
domination in that country will prove of shirt con-
tinuance, and it is evident from the tone of the
Vienna palre,g, that the Aortritin Ocvernment

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ment extremely that Ferdinand of Naples shoal.'
have with such 17ttle hesitation consented to the
wishes of his subjects, and promised them the
blessings of a representative constitution, when he
might, as they believe, have sailed with his fleet to
the Adriatic, and have sorat returned to Naples with
an Austrian army,. and restored the affairs of state
to their former situation.

A Dutch mail arrived yesterday morning with
papers to the 3d inst. A severe shock of an earth-
quake was felt on the morning of the 19th last at
Insist-ea. A similar shock was felt at Schwartz on
the 17th, but no lives were lust at either place.
On Friday morning, a review took place at
Hounslow. The weather was unfavourable in the
early part of the morning ; notwithstanding which,
the troops, consisting of the 12th and 19th Lancers
and the 10th Dragoons, appeared on the ground by
a little after eight o'clock. The King surprised the
crowd of titshionable spectators by the earliness of
his arrival. His Majesty left the cottage at Wind-
sor so as to appear on the ground by about ten mi.
flutes or u quarter past nine o'clock. His Majesty
having mounted a charger, and being immediately
surrounded with a numerous staff (among whom
we observed the Dukes of York and Cambridge, the
Duke of ‘Vellington, Sir William Chrigreve, and
Sir G. Saville), the troops passed leatbre his Ma-
jesty successively in single file, in squadron, and in
column. They went through a variety of ovule-
tians, all of which were marked by perfection of
discipline. When the manoeuvres were concluded,
his Majesty drove off in a plain green-bodied coach
From the unexpected earliness of the hour in which
the review took place, and the number of fashion-
able carriages of all kinds which were crowding the
road towards the Heath when the troops were re-
tiring, it may be fairly calculated that one-half of
those who intended to be there were disappointed.
The Queen happened to be driving from town as
the King was returaing, and it is said the carriages
of their Majesties passed each other at the Kensing-
ton end of Hyde Park. The other troops forming
the household brigade of cavalry, and consisting of
the two regiments of Life Guards and the Royal
Horse Guards (blue), were reviewed at the same
time yesterday morning.
Wednesday a gentleman of Manchester visited
Knutsford Races, and while on the course was rob- .
bed of his pocket-book, containing two bills, one of
1151. the other '2 51 . and 9.1. in Bank of England
notes. He very soon discovered his loss, returned
to Manchester the same evening, and next morning
as soon as the banks were opened, gave intiomation
of the robbery, together with the particulars of the
two bills. In less than twenty minutes after he
had left the Bank of Mr. Mottrara, in Brownstreet,
the Boots from the White Bear Inn presented the
larger one (1151.) to be discounted : lie was of course
interrogated as to the manner in which he became
possessed ()fit, when he unhesitatingly declared that
he had been desired to get cash for it by a person
then waiting at the inn. A police officer was sent, .
for, who accompanied him to the White Bear„apd
the individual described was there found, and im-
mediately taken into custody. He was committed
tin. trial, on Thursday, to Lancaster Castle.
A meeting of the inbabitants of Gloucester is ap-
pointed by the Right Worshipful the Mavor, to
consider the propriety of presenting an address of --
congratulation to the Queen on her return to. this
country, and of' petitioning Parliament against the
further prosecution of those measures instituted .
against her.
Mr. Adolphus, the barrister, has published a let: -
ter, diselaitnie,- ire• part or share its writing or-pub.!.
haling a pamphlet, entitled, " The Royal Exile;
Memoirs of her Majesty Caroline, Queen Consort of .
Great Britain, Sc." written, as asxrted in the book,
by "J. Adolphus, E-q. &c." It appears that Mr.
Adolphus never saw the pamililet until it was sent
to him to Lewes.

A duel was fcatg•ht on Wednesday morning early,
in a meadow, four allies from Farnham, between a
Mr. E—t—d, a gentleman of Kmtunc, in Hampshire;
and Mr. R—t—d, a half-pay officer. fhe dispute
originated at a race ball, and this was the first of
their meeting. Mr. E. was wounded on the rt,;lit t
side, and the ball could not be extracted , but he
was alive on Thursday morning. A family dispute,
it is said, was the first cause of d:sa:;rq.-entent.
A Roman Monument discovefed.—They write from •
Besancon as fiAlows:—" The researches made by •
excavation at Mendreace, in the Department of
Doubs, have put us in p•-,s,:einn of a fine Roman
tnonnuaent, part of which, a:ready laid open, may
give an idea of its importame. This monument is
an amphitheatre, which would contain 9.0,000 or
e. 5,000 spectators conv‘aiently seated. The wells,
of hewn. stone, aro in the finest preservation.
Among other trmaiir: are found small bronze medals
of Coustantke the Great, of Crispin, and of the •
younger Cs-re1.:1.611e. The are also fragments of
pottery and of class 'vessels. The exelivigiells eon.
tinue "

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