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BRUSSELS PAPERS.

NATIONAL CONGRESS.-SITTING OF MAY 25.

The Sitting opened at one o'clock, the galleries were
crowded, particularly with ladies. Among the petithm•
announced are three signed by a great number of citizens,
desiring that the Prince of Saxe Coburg may be elected
King of Belgium.
M. A. Rodenbach complained that 50 members of the
Congress ware still absent, and desired they might be
written, to.
the President replied, that this had already been done

The Minister for Foreign Affairs ascending, the tribunal
said, Lord Ponsonby has written to me a private letter,
authorising me at the same time to communicate it to the
Congress. If the Congress desires it I shall have the
honour to read it.—(Yes, yes, silen6, silence.)
" Brussels, May 27.

" arrived yesterday evening, and will not delay
to communicate to you some i,leas on the state of your
affairs, as far as the Congress at London is entrusted with
them. I therefore rely on your indulgence, which I hope
Will excuse the imperfections of a letter written in the
greatest haste.
" The Congress acknowledges the boundaries of Holland
and treaties constituted with respect to boundaries. The Con-
gress cannot violate that law—consequently it cannot con-
sent that Belgium should assume the right to fix the fron-
tiers of another State ; but the Congress is nevertheless in-
clined, as far as it shall be able without violating the fun.
damental principles of European policy, to remedy such
things as may be contrary to the interests of Belgium, and
at the same time not injurious to the interests of the neigh-
bouring nations. Acting with these views, the Congress
desires that Belgium may place itself in the ordinary circle
of European States, recognising the common obligation of
treaties, taking part in the burdens and the benefits of the
policy received 'among nations, and constituting itself in
such a manner that it may have a right to demand, that
all other States should acknowledge and treat it as an
associate. •

" If Belgium consents to place itself in this situation
the Congress will assist it by its powerful mediation to ob-
tain the Duchy of Luxemburg by a treaty, and for au
equitable indemnity; and by effectual means the Congress
will prevent any movement on the part of the German Con-
federation during the negociation. It must be observed by
this mode of proceeding Belgium will obtain this country
peaceably and for ever. Whereas it is at least uncertain
whether it will obtain it by war, and the inhabitants of
the Duchy will be spared the calamities which fall on those
whose country becomes the theatre of war.
" The Congress is animated by a feeling of good-will
towards Belgium, its real object is peace, now and in
future, founded on the security and independence of that
country, and a definitive arrangement of all its interests.
" The Congress would;therefore, see with pleasure the
B,,lgian Congress elect some Sovereign who might not
personally interfere with the rights of other Governments,
and it will recognise with particular satisfaction the
Prince on whom the Belgians seem to have especially
turned their eyes, provided that the Congress will him to
place himself in the common circle of the Governments.

" On what principle of reason could Belgium pretend
to place itself in a situation different from that under
which all other nations live. Why should it demand ex-
elusively the privilege to dictate laws to other nations on
questions of disputed territory, and to withdraw itself
from the obligation of observing the general rule of nego-
(nations and treaties, pretending all at once to have re-
ourse to violence and war, to secure what it considers as
its rights ? Is Belgium powerful enough to force the
five great military nations of Europe to subscribe to its
Wishes? Do sonic persons think that the people of
Lurope may be excited to resistance to their respective
Governments, in order to enable Belgium to destroy the
authority of treaties—the only principle that preserves na-
tions from perpetual war ? There can be no more serious
and dangerous error than such an opinion.
" The great Powers are sufficiently aware of their true
Interests, not to dispute among themselves on the Belgic
question, that is to say, on the question whether treaties
Ought to he observed.
" On the contrary, they will act with unanimity, and
they will have the concurrence and the approbation of
their people.
" Belgium is excited to have recourse to arms, and
Why? To retain Luxemburg. But it may possess it in
Peace and security for the thousandth part of the price
Which an attempt to keep that country by force of arms
would cost : is it not imprudent to hesitate on the choice ?
Belgium desires to conquer Maestricht, the left bank of
the Scheldt, and to take from Holland some other parts
?fits ancient possessions. Now that the policy of Europe
ts evident, even to the least enlightened mind, can it still
be doubted that Belgium is unable to obtain any one of
these things by force of arms, unless it succeeds in con-
quering the armies of France—(Marks of incredulity)—of
Prussia, of Austria, and of England?—(Violent murmurs
and interruption.) Not an inch of Dutch territory will
be left to Belgium unless it has vanquished Europe, to say
nothing of what it might lose of its own territory, if it
should happen to be vanquished itself in such a contest.—
(Long interruption.)
" It is for the statesmen who direct the destinies of
nations to contemplate on chances of success or defeat.
It is for them to show their countrymen, whether it is
better to risk success in their views by such means and in
such circumstances, or to try the simple, inoffensive, and
snore effectual means which negotiation affords under a
Prince, the friend of all the Governments of Europe, and
In the consolidation of whose power and security all may
be interested.

" The hesitation which his Royal Highness Prince
Leopold has shown in the answers which he has made to
the Deputies who sounded his opinion with respect to the
sovereignty of Belgium, sufficiently shows the disinterested
nature of his Royal Highness's principles, and proves that
his Royal Highness would not accept a crown which should
he offered to him, if he could not wear it with honour to
Belgium and himself.
" However, the Prince is now convinced, to his entire
satisfaction, that he is sufficiently authorized to expect with
e''nfidence the equitable and speedy execution of the mea-
sures by which the Congress will assist in the satisfactory
arrangement of the affairs of Luxemburg, and the Prince is
ready to take upon himself as sovereign, the completion of
this affair.

" Can there be a better proof of the change which has
taken place in the opinions and the resolutions of the Con-
!re81? A week ago the Congress considered the preserva-
"nil of that Duchy to the House of Nassau, if not as ne-
cessary, at least as extremely desirable, and at present it is
Inclined to a mediation with the avowed intention of ob-
taining that Duchy for the sovereign of Belgium.
" The honour of Belgium consists in obtaining Luxem-
burg, not in fighting to have it, and increasing the ruin
of Belgium by this strength.
" The Congress does not pretend to interfere in what
Foncerns the rights, the independence of Belgium, or its
Internal organization ; but it will maintain the rights of
ether States, against all aggression under any pretext
tvhatsoever.
" There shall be no new mode of conquest set up by
Power apart from the rest. The Congress will remain
the protector of laws and of liberty against all those who
should attempt to become conquerors, and against those
°rho should disregard any laws but their own will and
Pleasure. The Belgians cannot consider it as wise policy
to assert the right of force, and to recognise it as supreme
44(1 absolute, without exposing themselves at the same
time to see the doctrine turned against themselves.
" What is asked of Belgium that it may find itself in a
tranquil and safe situation ? All that is asked of it is to con-
ueseend to show itself subject to the same political duties
t,() which the great Monarchies submit. Can that which
France Austria, England, &c. &c., find just and honour-
able, wound the honour of Belgium ? I have confidence
tq the good sense of the Belgian Government and of the
'enntry. I flatter myself that they will consider with
41`hnet,s, and decide with wisdom, the great question
tvhich is laid before them ; and that they will refuse im-
radently to plunge themselves into difficulties which htNuld be created without need, and which might lead
elten to the extinction of the Belgic name. As for the
i;tt> I can repeat to you the assurance that a Congress
-41 °ever meant any more than to make proposals.
" Believe me, Sir, your very humble servant,
t, (Signed) " PONSONBY.
Lebeau, Minister for Foreign Affairs."
The Minister descends from the tribune, without adding
ngie word, amidst an agitation of the assembly.
The letter is ordered to be printed.
(1), The President asked if any person desired to speak ;
latter Jottrand and M. Claes spoke a few sentences ; the
Proposing that the discussion should be deferred for
"
ea re. In that interval, said he, those who are so
cbgilee for the election of the Prince of Saxe Coburg may
,it,ge their minds.
he debate was adjourned till Monday.
bi h 1• Nothornb read the following proposition, signed by
eßitleri
Coun nt Vil
that theain XIV
southern Provinces of ~ and Henry de Broucker
thee
late
°,g
uft, ,of the Netherlands, including the Grand Duchy,
'Potato
eously separated themselves from the northern
efine"
; that this separation is anterior to the election
the Congrj, and that it is out of the power of this

assembly to destroy' this fact by the cession of a Province of
part of a Province.
" That it is no part of the attributes of the Executive
Power to open, without the special license of the Congress,
negociations which should have for their object to pur-
chase by pecuniary sacrifices the peaceable mainten.loce of
the separation of the North and the Southern Provinces ;
that before having recourse to arms, the Belgian nation
may, without renouncing the principle of the revolution,
give to Europe a new proof of its desire to concur in the
preservation of the general peace, by sheaving itself dis•
posed to enter into political arrangements which may
uphold the separation without the effusion of blood."

The National Congress decrees—
" Art. I. The election of the Head of the St ite shall
be considered as null and void, if his acceptance is accom•
panied with the condition of the cession of Luxemburg or
a part of Limburg.
"2. The Government is authorised to propose to the
Congress and to King William, to terminate, by means of
pecuniary sacrifices, all questions relative to the territory,
and to make offers in this view.
"3. It is further authorised, without prejudice to the
national sovereignty, that a mixed or a foreign garrison
(provided it be not Dutch) be placed for a time in the
fortress of Maestricht.
" 4. The arrangement which may ensue from these pro-
posals shall be subject to the satisfaction of the Congress,
and at all events a report on the negociation shall be made
on the 20th of June, at the latest."

This motion was seconded by a great many members.
M. Nothomb spoke in defence of his motion. He
does not think that the election of the Prince of Saxe
Coburg implies an assent to the protocol of 20th January.
Two things are to be reconciled—the rights that Holland
pretends to have to Luxemburg and Limburg, and
the rights which originate in the revolution. As
for the left bank of the Scheldt, it is in a dif-
ferent situation, here the rights of insurrection are
wanting.—(lnterruption and murmurs.) The left hank
of the Scheldt has not sent deputies to the Congress ; we
have no engagement with it ; it has not come to us,
M. Nothomb acknowledges the immense importance of
the left bank of the Scheldt, but thinks the question
should be for the present deferred.
M. Heyts opposed M. Nothomb's motion ; he thinks
we should not abandon the left bank of the Scheldt, the
possession of which is secured to us by the treaty of 27th
Frorial, year VII., which separated Dutch Flanders from
Holland, to unite it with the French republic.
M. Nothomb's motion was referred to the sections, and
the public sitting adjourned to Mondaay.
BRUSSELS, MAY 29.—The English Ambassador yes-
terday sent a courier with despatches f►r the Hague, and
this morning the French Ambassador despatched a courier
to Paris.

Ring 30.--Some persona who flatter themselves with
having sufficient grounds to prevent the decision of the
Congress in the communications made on Saturday, affirm
that they will proceed to the election of Prince Leopold.
It is said that the election will he subordinate to the
condition of causing the territory to be evacuated by the
troops of the King of Holland by a certain day.
BRUSSELS, MAY 31.—1 n the sitting of the Congress
on Monday the President communicated the petitions lie
had received, most of which are in support of the nomi-
nation of the Prince of Saxe Coburg.
M. de Btouckere, who has resigned the office of Mi-
nister of Finance, said he was happy on retiring from
office to think that he had caused the taxes to be collected
without complaints from those who pay them.
M. Raikem, in the name of the central section, made a
report on the proposal of M. Nothonab, by which it ap-
pears that the sections are greatly divided in their opinions
on it. After some farther discussion the debate on the
letter of Lord Ponsonby was opened by M. Seron, who
commented on it. - .

It is said that the Finance department has been offered
to M. Syron and to M. F. Meens. _ .

ANTWERP, MAY 30.—A1l the Dutch men-of-war have
left the road of Lillo and dropped down the river, except
a corvette and a gun-boat; there are only two corvettes
in the road of St. Maril and Pyptabak. .

VIENNA, MAY 21.—According to accounts from Bel-
grade of the 16th, received by express, the insurgents, who
threatened to shut up the Grand Vizier in Monastic, and
already pressed him so closely that the report was spread at
Belgrade of his capitulation, were attacked by him at
Pirlife on the 21st of last month, and totally defeated. The
Grand Vizier followed up his victory, again attacked the
insurgents, commanded by the Pacha of Scutari in person,
some days later at Derbitchan, and so totally defeated them
that this dangerous insurrection may be considered as ter-
minated. The Pacha of Scutari escaped with difficulty,
and was seeking to retreat by Pristina to Bosnia. News
was also received at Belgrade that Ali Bey, on this unex-
pected event, had precipitately evacuated Sophia, of which
lazed 111ahomet Pacha had again taken possession for the
Sultan.
The accounts from Limberg, respecting the spreading of
the cholera, are very alarming.

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