The Sun.
London, England, 1836-01-19 00:00:00

FRENCH PAPERS.

(From the Monileur of Sunday.)
The massacres of the night of the 4th were only the pre-
lude to an insurrectionary movement, proceeding from the
rabble (deicamisados) against the Government of the
Queen. On the evening of the sth something meant to re-
present the " stone of the Constitution" was raised, and
guarded all the night long by torchlight ; at daybreak, how-
ever, everything had disappeared. General Alvarez—
seeing the result which the disorders threatened to have,
adopted the severest measures possible against the rioters.
Only one battalion of the National Guard, that called the
Blusa, had taken part in the movement. The other batta-
lions manifested the strongest desire to assist in the resto-
ration of order and the punishment of the rioters. Some of
the instigators of the bloody scene of the night before took
flight. The rest were arrested, and placed in confine-
ment on board of the English vessel the Rodney.
A fresh review of the troops on the 6th afforded a
opportunity for the manifestation of the strongest feeling
possible in favour of the Queen's Government. The bat-
talion of the Blusa has been ordered to quit the city and
to march against the Carlists. These measures have re-
stored tranquillity at Barcelona. Mina arrived on the
evening of the 6th at the Palace attached to the office of
Captain General. He has expressed his approbation of
every thing which General Alvarez had done. On the
evening of the 7th, no fresh symptom of disorder was ma-
nifested.
PROCLAMATION OF GENERA MINA.
" On reaching this city, the Most Excellent Don Antonio
M. Alvarez, who, as Deputy Governor of Catalonia, has re-
presented me during my absence, has reported to me the me-
lancholy events of which this city has been the theatre. I
never could have persuaded myself that the liberal city of Bar-
celona contained men who, on pretence of promoting liberty,
would inaugurate anarchy by invoking that holy name, anni-
hilate the laws, and attack the Throne of our innocent Isabella
the Second and the liberties of the country, in the interest of
their criminal designs. My astonishment has been as sorrowful

(From the Gazette des Tribunamr.)
The Royal Court held a special sitting yesterday, the
Members being attired in their scarlet robes, for the pur-
pose of declaring their decision upon the appeal presented
by his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge against a
judgment of the Tribunal of First Instance, which refused
to decree execution in France of the Act of Interdiction
pronounced by the King of England and by the reigning
Duke of Brunswick against the Duke Charles, dispossessed
of his property at the period of the Revolution of 1830.
By the Act in question the Duke of Cambridge had been
appointed Curator of the interdict.
At a previous sitting M. Duvergier, the barrister, con-
tended that the Act of Interdiction was a law which ought
to have full force even in foreign countries, by virtue of the
statute relating to personal attributes.
The Duke of Brunswick, who was present at this sitting,
requested of the Court to be allowed to read a written
speech which had been prepared for his defence.
The President (M. Miller) informed the Duke of Bruns-
wick, that as be might not be aware of the laws and regu-
lations of the French judicature, it was his duty to inti-
mate to him that, according to Article 85 of the code of
procedure, the Court had the power of silencing any pleader
who should allow himself to be carried away by passion
or inexperience. The Court, however, hoped that the
Duke would not on this occasion outstrip the limits of
proper moderation.
The Duke of Brunswick then entered upon his defence,
complaining bitterly not only of the spoliation of his states,
but of his private property. "In fact, they wished," said
he, "to force me to quit France, even Europe, or even, if
possible, to shut me up in a madhouse. The usurper of my
states has arrogated to himself a righ in flagrant contra-
diction to the fundamental laws of the Duchy of Bruns-
wick. I shall now beg permission to read a letter which I
addressed on this subject to my uncle, the King of
England :
" My Uncle,—l have received your letter, and I do
not well know how to comprehend its meaning. You say
that I was wrong to entertain for a moment any apprehen-
sion about my estates, knowing them to be in your hands,
and at the same time you declare that you have thought
proper to put them into the hands of the revolutionary Go-
vernment of Brunswick, which you pretend has a greater
right to them than I myself. You must suppose me- very
much devoid of honour if you think me capable of conde-
scending to enter into any communication with traitors,
felons, and incendiaries. * * *."

The President interrupted the Duke, telling him that
the question did not relate to his return to the states of
Brunswick ; he must therefore confine himself to the real
nature of the case, or otherwise leave the defence to his
counsel.

The Duke of Brunswick—They wished to treat me
like Gaspard Hauser. The first object of my enemies is
to preserve the principle of legitimacy ; the second to
confiscate my property. The simplest means would be to
rid themselves of my person by an assassination.
The Duke being again interrupted by the President,
skipped over several pages of his written defence, and de-
clared that he was willing to abide by the arbitration of
French justice between the King of England and himself.
M. Compte, the advocate, addressed the Court upon
tie point of law, and in conclusion, contended that his
client, the Duke of Brunswick, was entitled to a sum
of 500,000 f. damages and interest, in consequence of the
opposition and other vexatious acts to which he had been
subjected.
M. Berville, Chief Advocate-General, was of opinion
that the act of interdiction being of a political nature,
emanating from political persons, against another politi-
cal personage, and upon political motives, could not fall
within the jurisdiction of the legal authorities.
The Court, after a long deliberation in the Council-
chamber, confirmed the judgment, declaring the demand
of the Duke of Cambridge inadmissible, and at the same
time condemned his Royal Highness to pay the costs with
damages and interest to the Duke of Brunswick, which
damages and interest would be calculated par etat.

as my error had been great ; but it is a sweet consolation to have no longer any reason to complain ; the price of wood,
my heart to thank good citizens for the ardent patriotism with in 1835, has generally reached that in 1828. There is a
which they have proved to the wretches that ventured to menace rise in the amount of the prices for that to be felled in 1836.
public tranquillity, already secured, how much the hopes they At Soy, in the environs of Marche, there is a fall of 2,000
entertained of their co-operation were unfounded. Catalonians, cords. Some time ago, only if. 50c. per cord was of-
your political existence depends upon the maintenance of or-
fered , now five francs are offered."
der and public tranquillity, and upon your union. Be assured,
that as long as you preserve those guarantees you will have The Eelaireur, of Namur, says—that it is assured that
nothing to apprehend for that which I am so anxious to pre-
the Government sincerely thinks of employing the army in
serve. Let the wicked quake. I shall know how to inflict works of public utility, and that it knows for certain, that if
the penalties decreed by my Deputy in his Proclamation of the Government should hesitate in carrying its good inten-
the 6th inst., and I shall myself adopt all necessary measures tions into effect, several representatives are resolved to
to prove that, above all, the law must prevail, and strike all bring the matter forward.
that shall disobey it. BELGIAN FUNDS.—BRussELs, Jan. 15.
" Isabella the Second and public order, such is my motto. Actual Debt, 2% per Cent~
Rothschild's Loan, Five per Cent lOl
Avaunt whoever professes other principles ; their refuge must Loan of City, 1832, Four per Cent 99%
be among those gangs of assassins who invoke other names. Society of Commerce, Four and a Half per Cent 132%
Bank of Belgium, Five per Cent ll4
Citizens of Barcelona, comfort yourselves, unite against a
—Brussels Papers, Jan. 16.
handful of disturbers of the public peace. The authorities are
.VIENNA, JAN. 4. It is affirmed that the proposed
machinations of the wicked. " F. Eseoz Y MINA.
with you; they watch, and will know how to frustrate the
saving in the Military Budget for 1836, amounts to nearly
" Barcelona, Jan. 8, 1836." thirty millions of florins. The train, which is on a footing
66 PROCLAMATION, calculated for a very large army, is to be entirely reduced,
" National Guards of all arms I Isabella the Second, and the officers belonging to it placed in the regiments in
liberty, and the country contemplate you with the liveliest which they formerly served.
gratitude. They return thanks to you, real and worthy pa- FRONTIERS OF BOSNIA, DEC. 26.—The latest accounts
triots, and I admire you most enthusiastically. The Carlists from Serajivo (of the 21st inst.), with respect to the state
had deemed, in their error, that, in provoking good citizens to of Albania, are not so satisfactory as we had reason to
rebellion on flattering pretences, they might wrest from you hope. The Vizier of Rumelia at first promised an amnesty,
your property, and that by rendering vain the resistance of
but afterwards in the old Turkish fashion, suddenly had
free and loyal citizens, they might open the gates of the city
the Chiefs of some of the first families of Scutari arrested,
to the ridiculous Pretender. Your patriotism has triumphed
over every thing ' • you are indeed great and worthy children and beheaded. It is affirmed, that after the departure of
of the country. Search for, denounce tome, the instigators of Wassaf Effendi, the Sultan's Commissioner, the Pacha con-
those odious disturbances, and the severity of the laws shall ducted himself in the most arbitrary manner, and that the
strike them. I expect every thing from your support, and all Albanians were again leaving their dwellings in great num-
the inhabitants gratefully applaud your conduct, by which hers, to join the mountaineers. The discontent is daily in-
you have saved us from the most horrible catastrophe. Let creasing, and a new explosion is feared in Scutari itself.
our enemies tremble, whatever be their mark or design, on Armed Albanians already appear in every direction, though
beholding our union and strength. so lately disarmed by the Vizier. The Albanian refugees in
" The Second General in Command, Bosnia have already invaded Albania, and the Turkish
" Barcelona, Jan. 6, 1836. " A. M. ALVAREZ."
troops are assembling in Dulugno and Scutari. Thus a
" PROCLAMATION.
" Citizens—History will preserve for ever the memory of new insurrection may be feared in that province, entirely in
your good sense, and the patriotism that distinguishes the Na- consequence of the injudicious measures_of the Vizier of
tional Guard of this city. Yesterday you gave a terrible les- Rumelia.
son to the vile agents of usurpation, and to the bad citizens SENILIN, DEC. 30.—The winter is more severe than any
who, making common cause with them, have, under a thou- one since 1830. The mail from Constantinople arrived to-
sand disguises, striven to spread among us an odious discord. day, and the Tartar stated at Belgrade that two Tartars
Their hopes have been vain, and the municipal body of Bar- had been frozen to death on the road. In all Bulgaria
celona congratulates itself on beholding the termination of and' Servia there is a Siberian winter.—Frankfort Paper,
those moments of agitation. Let us not doubt it ; tranquil- Jan. 14.
lity will be durable. Let us forget the deplorable scenes which
GENEVA, JAN. 4.--M. J. Muller, assistant in the ob-
unforseen circumstances have produced. Barcelonians, re-
servatory here, again saw Halley's comet on the night of
sume your occupations, and confide in your authorities that
watch for you. the 31st December. It was very faint indeed, but precisely
( Signed by the Members of the Ayuntamento.) in accordance with the calculation of Professor Gautier,
" Jan. 6, 1836." Director of the observatory, M. Muller directed his tele-
A decree, dated the 6th January, and signed by General scope at the minute given to the spot designated, and saw.
Alvarez, prohibits any gatherings in the streets, and estab- the comet really appear and pass across the object glass.
lishes a Military Commission to try such as shall infringe its This was on the 31st December at night, at 12 h. 45 min.
articles. 15 1-7 sec. astronomical time ; or 5 h. 56 min., January 1,
civil time. Right ascension 16 deg. 181 min., and south
ascension 24 deg. 44 min.
VIENNA, JAN. 7.—Five per Cents. (Metalliques) 101
13-16 ; Four per Cents. 99k ; Three per Cents. 75i ; Bank
Shares I,3B9.—Allgemeine Zeitung, Jan. 15.

THEATRES.

ADELPHI.

An original burletta of interest," to use the language of
the playbills, was produced last night at the Adelplii. It
is called Luke Somerton. Luke (0. Smith) has been an
officer in the British service, in the reign of Queen Anne
(Miss Daly.) From some disagreement with Captain Aylmer
(Mr. Palmer) he quits the service and becomes the captain of
a French privateer. His daughter, Louisa (Mrs. Sterling)
is in love with Frederick Granger (Mr. Hemming), a lieute-
nant of dragoons. The scene is laid in the Isle of Man.
Luke arrives in the island, and shoots his enemy, Captain
Aylmer in a rencontre, I.,hich partakes something of the nature
of a duel. He is seized by the authorities, confined in a
haunted dungeon, in company with Scipio, a black sailor (Mr.
Webster.) He has an interview with his daughter, and by
the assistance of a corpse candle, which comes most oppor-
tunely to his assistance, manages to escape into the body of
the church, which is above the dungeon. Here, to his horror,
he finds the body of the man he has shot laid out on a bier
previously to interment. He has nearly effected his escape
when he is surprised, and volunteers to walk as chief mour-
ner in the approaching funeral. In the mean time Queen
Anne arrives in the island, enters Whitehaven on horseback,
and at the intercession of Louisa pardons Luke. The par-
don is however of no avail, for Luke, to prevent an ignomi-
nious fate, and not being aware of the success of his daughter
with the Queen, pulls out a pistol and shoots himself. This
burletta has been got up at considerable expense, and Mr.
Davis's horses have been enlisted to increase the effect. The
piece was well received, and will from its splendour obtain.
something beyond an ephemeral existence.