The National Register.
London, England, 1818-10-26 00:00:00

No. 559.—V0L. XL

MO !NAY, OCTOBER a, 1818.

EMIGRATION.
• "England, with all thy fitults. we :ore thea an"

AT a time like the present, when the rage for emi-
gratimi is so great, a few observations on the subject,
may recall our countrymen to a sense of the misery they
may experience by fhllowing such examples. We are
not so blinded by the love of country, as to despise or
data tient, ot other nations; we know how to value
America, and bestow on her a just proportion of praise
but cannot forget whence any excellence she ray pos-
sess is derived. We, indeed, see in Old England many
things whiel we regret, much poverty which gives us
pain, and manii oppressions beyond the remedy of de-
niegogue reformers and speculators—evils arising from
depravity of heart, which are the consequence of im-
mutable laws ; the effect continuing till the cause shall
cease. Yet, let us ask our fellow citizens it there be
any other country that can stand a comparison with our
own. Behold it !—the seat of the arts and sciences—
with all the prospects that can delight the eye—her
spreading downs covered with sheep—her fields full of
own, and her meadows of cattle—her bowels filled
with fuel—and, for its produce, the garden of the
world ; her daughters fair, and her sons so brave—her
climate temperate and salubrious—and her harbours
filled with ships, and her towns with manthetares !
But, strange to tell, some are of so unhappy a composi-
tion, so insensible to all the blessings around them, con-
stantly dwelling on imaginary evils, and seeing good
only afar off, which their depraved dispositions will
ever keep .from thesr grasp—they forsake the land of
their forefathers, deluded by others or deluding them-
selves, to brutalise in the inhospitable bream of Awe.

rich, subject to all the evils of an unhealthy climate,
the torment of musquitoes, the croaking of bull-frogs,
the society of noisome reptiles, and the extremes of heat
cad cold—and yet toll us, it is to avoid oppres.iion, and
live more happy lives. They call it the land of promise
...we style it the barren plain of ebrappointmenl !

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DE.4111 OF. M. BELITRAND DE MOLE 111 L LE.
• This gentleman, who was under the ancient Regime,
Minister of Marina to Louis XVI., and since distin-
gnisheil by some able works, more particularly an
Abridgement of the History of England, in four Bvo
volumes, died on Monday last at the advanced age 0f74.
He resided Int this country opera* of twenty years ;
and first became known us an horian, by the publica-
tion of the ", Aunuls of the French Revolution." He
then published " Memoirs of Louis XVI." which com-
prise the most affecting incidents in the life of that
unfortunate Prince and his family. It is remarkable,
that, although he could write the English language
with considerable fluency, and even elegance, he could
never speak it correctly. The whole of his " History
.of England" was written by his own hand, and re-
ceived no other correction:, but those which were sug-
gested by his Printer. His " Annals" and " Memoirs'.
were translated from the original MS. by R. C. Dallas,
Esq.—We know, that since his return to his native
country, lac has devoted much of his time in complet-
ing his " Annals ;" and that a treaty was actually on
foot with one of our first houses for its publication
here. He was indefatigable in his resevehes; and the
cause of truth would lose nothing, whichvither exer-
tion or ability could accomplish in furtherance of its
object. Latterly he has been totally blind; although
we understand he has left several unpublished produc-
tions, which it is the intention of his heir to submit to
the test of public approbation. He display?d the most
sincere proofs of seal and affection to his King; and
remained with his almost deserted Prince, till the De-

Iron of Anarchy denounced him to the National Assem-
bly—his person was sought after with the severest
scrutiny by the blood-hounds of the Revolution ; and
his escape was as miraculous for himself, as it was
fortunate for posterity. His loss will be deplored—by
the reigning Sovereign, as that of a faithfully attached
servant to the cause of legitimate monarchy—by France,
as one of its most ardent well-wishers for her pros-
perity.

Five French officers have been sent to Maubeuge,
Comic, Landrecy, liouchain, and Cambray, there to
receive the guns and military stores of the respective
garrisons, from the hands of the foreigners by whom
these fortresses are to be evacuated. The Prefect of
the Moselle has enjoined the several Mayors through..
out his lepartment, to restrain the inhabitants from
expressing, in any offensive manner, their exultation at
the departure of the foreign troops.

The British cavalry had arrived about the 15th inst.
from Cassel and St. Omer, on the ground marked out
for the grand parade manoeuvres. The Russians had
been exercising for many days to prepare themselves.
The sovereigns were to reach the scene on Monday.
It is said that the decision of Congress on the ques-
tion between Bavaria and Baden has acctually taken
Place and has been highly favourable to the latter state.
—The Grand Duke is to retain the whole of his do-
minions, except that part comprised withiu the Tauber
Circle, which is to be immediately surrendered. The
Palatinate, however, is not to he dismembered in the
event of the Grand Duke's death, the House of Flock-
berg being declared the successor of that Sovereign.
A letter from Boulogne, dated tho t 7th iitst. says:—
" Mr. Cock, printer of Windmill-street, Havniarket,
and a Mr. Ogilvie went int.) the water to bathe, when
by the sudden rapidity of the current, they were car-
ried a considerable way out to sea, anti although both
expert swimmers, were unable to regain the shore.
Captain Bushnell, of the Assistant packet, seeing their
perilous situation, immediately sent hi 3 boat to their
assistance, but only in tune to save Mr. Ogilvie, who
had nearly perished. Mr. Cock was not so fortunate ;
ti,r, being quite exhausted, and before assistance could
reach him, he sunk to rise no more ; his body has not
yet been found. Mrs. Crick, who accompanied her
husband to Boulogne, is so affected with the melan-
chttiv catastrophe, that it is doubtful whether she. will
tvarvive him.