The Sun.
London, England, 1831-02-03 00:00:00

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NATIONAL CONGRESS.--StyriNa Or SUNDAY, JAN. 30.
The President-- After what passed yesterday, I think it ne-
cessary to have article 40 of our regulations again read. This
being done, the President said, I confide to the good citizens
in the galleries the care of maintaining order, and of turning
out those who may interrupt it. The order of the day was the
report of the committee ordered to draw up a protest against the
protocol of 20th January.

Nothomb, the reiiorter, observed that the object of the Con-
gress at London is changed, and that it has taken on itself to re-
sume what it did in 1815. It has appeared to the committee that a
mere pretext was not sufficient, but that it was necessary first of all
to prove the right of Belgium to the provinces in dispute. Hol-
land demands the left bank of the Scheldt and the province of
Limburg by the right post liminii, whereas it is proved that these
provinces belong to Belgium by the cession made of them to
France by the Batavian Republic, in exchange for possessions
which Holland still enjoys. As for Luxemburg, we claim
it, by the same right post li,ninii, and the facts of our revolution.
The reporter then read the protocol proposed by the committee.
It is declared by the National Congress, in the name of the Bel-
gic people, that the foreign Powers proposed the conclusion of
an armistice only to prevent the efffision of blood, without pre-
judice to what should be subsequently determined respecting
the boundaries • that it is not from a spirit of conquest
but by right adjustice that Belgium claims Limburg and the
left bank of the Scheldt ; that by fixing the limits of Belgium
the Five Powers violate the principle of nonintervention, and
that every thing relative to negotiations on this subject be.
long exclusively to the Congress. In consequence the Congress
protests against any demarkation of the Belgic territory made
without its participation. It appeals to the recognition of its in-
dependence by the Five Gre.it Powers. It will never submit to
what would aftct the integrity of the Belgic territory. The
Representatives of the Belgic nation would denounce to the civi.

lized world the injustice of every thing that might be done in
contempt of this protest
M.:Van Meenen observed that the protest proposed by the Com-
mittee says nothing of that part of the protocol which relates to
the forced neutrality imposed on Belgium. He thought that
such a neutrality would hinder us from joining in the ellbrts of
any Power whatever, that in any case our commerce would be
exposed to restrictions, to the right of search, &c. This, how-
ever, should be mentioned in the protest. He thinks that it
would be premature to discuss the protest which must not be de.
cided upon with precipitation.
The proposed protest was ordered to be printed for the use of
the members.

The Congress resumed the discussion on the choice of a Sove-
reign.
M. Detheux sees with the Duke of Nemours, war and the loss
of the independence of Belgium. If Belgium sympathises with
the French character, it does not with the French dominions.
She prefers the Duke of Leuchtenburg, but if the Powers will
not leave us at liberty in the choice of a Sovereign Prince, let us
choose one ourselves.

M. Leron regrets the republic, if we had chosen that form of
Government we should not now be embarrassed about the
choice of a Sovereign. We are told that Russia, Prussia, Aus-
tria, and England, would recognise the Duke of Leuchtenburg,
but France will not; and the recognition of France is the
most important to us. Without France our commerce is
destroyed. You must, theretbre, attach France and the
means of doing this is to choose the Duke of Nemours. He
spoke with indignation of the manwuvres practised to gain par-
tisans to the Duke of Le.uchtenberg.
Jottrand said, that asking for the Duke of Nemours is no-
thing more nor less than asking for the union with France.--
(Murmurs,) He added, that the Protocol does not prove that
Luxemburg will belong to Belgium.
Gendebien.--It has been said that we deceived France re-
specting the wishes of Belgium. I protest,
against this assertion.
An animated dialogue took place between Messrs. Gendebien
and d'Aerschot, on one side ; and Messrs Lebeau and Jottrand,
on the other. on my honour,

Maclagan---I always thought the Powers would intervene ;.
they have soon declared themselves. I always indulged the hope
that peace viould not be troubled. I have lost that hope since
the return of our envoys from London. France repels us--it is.
great enough not to desire any territorial aggrandisements—we.
have every thing to fear by throwing ourselves into the arms of
France. Whom shall we elect?—(Attention.) The Duke of
Leuchtenburg embroils us with France and Holland, and the
Duke of Nemours with all Europe. Th,: interests of commerce,
the only source of national prosperity, require peace. Let us ne-
gociate frankly. Does the Congress of London impose such hard
terms on us that we cannot listen to them ? I reserve my vote..
N. Beyts has little to say after the truly eloquent speech of
M. Lebeau.

M. de Brouckere is for the Duke of Nemours.
It is to France that many Belgians are indebted for having their
heads on their shoulders. Lord Ponsonby has said that the elec.
Lion of the Duke of Nemours would be the signal for war. On

the other hand, neither France nor the Powerg will recogiise the
Duke of Leuchtenberg; he will, therefore, be always isolated
among us. Without resources we should have no vent for our
commerce. We shall be reduced to misery. Now war is pre-
ferable to such a state of things. The day of the election of the
Duke de Leuchtenberg will be recorded : we shall be attacked on
all sides.
The assembly broke up at three o'clock. The greatest tran-
quillity prevailed in the galleries during the whole sitting.
SIT'T'ING OF JAN. 31.
A very long debate arose on the question whether the debate
on the proposed protest shall precede that of the election of the
Sovereign. It was decided that the debate on the protest should
take place to-morrow at the opening of the Sitting. The debate
on the voice of a Sovereign continued.
m. de Smick voted for the Duke of Leuchtenberg.
M. Chas. le Hon for the Duke of Nemours.

Et•i: Ory regretted that a decree of exclusion hinders him from
proposing what might contribute to the happiness of Belgium.
He would propose Prince Charles, brother of the King of Bavaria.
M. Devaux is for the Duke of Leuchtenberg, though he
would have preferred the Prince of Coburg allied to France. He
said that there is an agent from the Duke of Leuchtenberg at
Brussels, and has given the, assurance that the Prince would
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accept.
Messrs. Nothomb and Lardinoise spoke in favour of the Duke
of Nemours ; MM. Baillet and Zoude for the Duke of Leuch-
tenberg; M. de Hassart niade a speech in favour of the Duke of
Leuchtenberg, which was much applauded by the galleries.
HAM BURG, JAN. 28. —.BORSEN-lIALLE.-LSOMe small purchases of
wheat have been made by our own consumers, and some for de-
livery on the opening of the river.
Rix Dollars.
Silesian 165 to 188 •
Anhalt, White . . . . 165 to 188
Ditto, Red . . • • • 165 to ISB
Holstein, Red . . • • • 125 to 140
Danish • 120 to 135
Discount, two per cent.
End of January.
Anglo-Danish Loan 3 per Cent. . • • 57%
Anglo-Russian Loan 8714
Hamburg-Russian Loan 87
Polish Bonds 86
New Prussian 4 per Cents 7B
Austrian Bank Shares (ex. div.) . .
Austrian Metalliques 89
New Austrian 4 per Cents.
New Hanoverian Loan . . . 97X4
Exchange on London.---Two 'Aionths, 13 6%; Sight, 13 834
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From the French Papers we learn that General
SEBAsTIANI has finally announced that he shall look
on the election of the Duke de LEUCIITENBURG to
the Throne of Belgium as an act of hostility to
France.

By the Express from Paris we have received the
following :-
PARIS, Ern. 1.--BOURSE, HALF-PAST FOUR, p.m.---Poland,
abandoned to its fate by the French Government, is this day
entirely forgotten, public attention beingentirely absorbed by the
proceedings of the Belgic Congress. Influenced by the gloomy
aspect of that affair, the speculators in the Funds commenced
their operations this day at a quarter per cent. lower than the
closing prices of yesterday. Shortly after the commencement of
business, however, they received an impulse, the result of which
was, that the Three per Cents, rose from 61f. sc. to 6lf. 30c. They
subsequently fell to 60f. 90c. It is nearly ascertained that the
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settlement will pass off without defaulters.
PARIS STOCK EXCHANGE', FEB. 1.---Five per Cents., 93f. 70c.
6.5 c; 60c. 50c. 4.5 c. 50c. 45c. 50c. 65c. 50c. 45c. 50c. ; Three per
Cents., 61f. sc. 10c. 25c. :20c. 10c. 61f. 60f. 90c.; Bank Actions,
1,530 f ; Rente de Naples, 63f. ; Rente d'Ecpagne, 14N ; Royal
Spanish Loan, 61) 6034 ; Rente Perpetuelle d'Epage, 46% 46
46% ; Haitian Loan, 310 f. 300 f. Exchange on London--One
month, paper, 25f. 10c. ; three months, paper, 25f.

The Coast Blockade, it is stated, will shortly be
broken up. This measure, it is said, will effect a
saving of two hundred thousand per annum, or
enable a proportionate addition to be made to our
disposable force, without additional expenditure.
We rejoice to hear that such is the intention of Gco
vernment,—it will be p;o tanto a substantial re-
trencliment,—the Preventive Service, however, un-
der the direction of the Customs, is to be retained,
which though far less costly, we trust at no distant
period will, under a more wise and honest 'system
of legislation, be also dispensed with, though with
our present high and impolitic duties that may not
be possible.
The Coast Blockade! ! the very term is an ano-
maly. In time of war we blockade the ports or
coasts of our enemies, and other nations possessing
the ability adopt the same measures, but we do not
believe that in time of peace any nation was ever taxed
and oppressed to blockade its own coast, save the
English, under the legislation of the Boroughmong ers.
The Coast Bleckade.—That is a part of the
public force, raised by Government, paid by the
people, employed NOT against a public enemy, but
against the people themselves, to prevent what it
ought to be the great aim and end of a wise and
honest Government to promote,—more especially
the Government of an industrious, manufacturing,
and highly commercial people,—a free intet course
with other States. Providence has given to diffe-
rent nations different climates, productions, and
habits, and the greatest benefit one and all can en_
joy is a free interchange with each other, of all their
various products, whether of nature or art. If
France produces wines, which England does riots
spirits, or other products of a cheaper or better
quality, upon what principle of sound policy are the
English people to be debarred their use, seeing that
if, consumed here, they MUST be paid with the
cottons, woollens, cutlery, &c. of our manufacture,
which by the increased demand would give activity
and employment to thousands of our industrious
artizans, our shipping, our seamen, and directly
or indirectly, by legitimate means, promote the
common benefit of all classes of the State. The fac-
titious and artificial system which regulates, or rather
cramps and fetters the commerce of England, has
sprung from, and is part and parcel of the Borough-
mongering system, which recognizes no interest but
its own, and has recklessly promoted that interest
by means of wars, loans, taxes, patronage, and a
lavish expenditure, violating at once the wise inten-
tions of Providence, and every principle of justice,
policy, and common sense. Such a system never
could have existed had England been governed by a
reformed and honest Parliament; we trust, how-
ever, that a better sera is at hand—but let not the
people relax in their efforts,—if true to themselves
the Borouglimongers must succumb, and the nation
achieve a triumph, from which it will derive more
solid benefits than front all the splendid victories
emblazoned in its history.

LITERATURE.

THE EXTRAORDINARY BEA CK B 0 OK.

NIFINCHAM WILSON,-..LONDON, 1831.

An extraordinary book indeed, and one that
should have been bound in red to show that it
blushed for its contents ! Conceive a full-sized
closely-printed octavo of six hundred pages, solely
devoted to an exposition of the abuses in the
Church—in the Civil List and Crown Revenues--
in the diplomatic and consular establishments—in
the judicial administration--in the monopolies of
the Bank of England and the East India Company;
—conceive, we repeat, an immense octavo, solely
devoted to these abuses, and yet not half exhaust-
ing its subject !. Every farmer, every mechanic,
nay, every man in the kingdom, no matter whether
he be Whig, Tory, Liberal, or Radical, young or
old, rich or poor, should buy this book. Its
publication is a national benefit, for besides the
matters just enumerated, the book contains lifts
of pluralists, placemen, pensioners, sinecurists—and
a precious list this is, beating hollow the longest
Chancery bill ever heard of !--strictures on the
debt and funding system, and above all, a complete
impartial view of the expenditure, patronage, and
abuses of Government as they affect Church, State,
!MY, and representation. The man who after dili-
gently perusing this record of aristocratic enormities,
ci.n remain contented with things as they are, is a
creature who in stubbornness may vie with th‘... mule
—and in stolidity with the long-eared animal that
chews the thistle. We confidently predict that this
book will create—what our city correspondent calli
--"a sensation." We defy any country in the
world, whether ancient or modern, to produce itst
equal. Shame on the Boroughmongers, that it
should contain so much truth

COVENT-GARDEN.—A petite comedie
(which in English means a farce) called Married Lovers,'
was played here for the first tine last night. It is from
the pen of Mr. POWER, and was received with unanimous
and deserved applause.