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London, England, 1836-12-20 00:00:00

Gibraltar, and Cadiz, on the 6th inst., and will sail for as unjust to deny them : those who are really zealous and
England on Monday next, the 12th. sincere in a cause will neglect no means, and lookly coldly
The Alert and Camden packets have arrived, the former on no allies by whom it is advanced ; and yet Russia,
with the mail of the 19th on the 7th inst., and the latter through her hireling writers, has too long been allowed -to
with the mail of the 28th this morning. Exchange upon give the tone to the public mind with respect to Circassia.
London, 30 days' sight, 56 per milree. The truth, however, has gradually made its way ; the
DECEMBER, 12.—From private letters from Oporto, mystery, which no less than the mountain mist had hung
it appears that the merchants of that city are deter- over this mighty region, enveloping from the mental vision
mined to resist the payment of the duties on wine in of Europe the barrier which nature herself had opposed to
their possession previous to its being shipped for exporta- Russian aggrandizement, " but which her vaulting ambi-
tion, and they have consequently petitioned the Govern- tion would overleap," is gradually disappearing, and the
ment against what they deem an arbitrary impost, but eon- elements of power and resistance coming to light. It is
sidering the answer, which to a certain degree tends to alle- now scarcely two years ago since Mr. David Urquhart,
viate such an oppression, by their being permitted to pay then a volunteer in the cause, and prompted by his zeal to
a part in Government bonds, debentures, and other public leave no means unexplored or unattempted which might
papers of credit, anything but satisfactory, they have promote it, was induced, at considerable personal risk and
received upon sending a deputation to Lisbon to explain inconvenience, to penetrate into the heart of this interest-
their views on the subject ; and should this measure not be ing country. From that time lie became convinced that if
attended with the success they anticipate, and the Govern- an effectual stand was to be made to the progress of Russia
ment resort to coercive measures, they are determined to it was here, where, from the vantage-ground of their native
close their lodges (by which determination 5,000 or 6,000 mountains, a warlike, ardent, and patriotic race had so long
persons will be thrown out of employment), and await the set her utmost efforts at defiance. This discovery, so im-
meeting of the Cortes, to whom they intend to appeal. They portant for the repose and security of the world, and which
further state that robberies and murders are committed with it was therefore necessary that it should appreciate, has
such impunity in the streets at night, as to render it danger- been proclaimed with an energy and perseverance only
ous for any person to be out after dark, which is attributed equalled by the pains which Russia has taken to discredit
to the extreme neglect of the police. Added to the very it. The steps now adopted, and in which the originators
extraordinary and unusual depression of business in every have been so nobly seconded by the• merchants of Lloyd's,
branch, things in general never wore such a gloomy and will either extort from her the humiliating confession that
threatening aspect before. she is at war with Circassia, or what will, perhaps.,, be still
An insurrectionary movement which was about to take better, re-open the communication which on such unjusti-
place at Vizeu on the 2d instant was frustrated by the fiable grounds she had interrupted.
timely interference of the Military Governor, Baron de Halil Pacha, who, when I last wrote to you, was gene-
Setubal ; some resistance, however, being offered, two of rally believed
to be dead, has now almost entirely reco-
the conspirators, a priest and a lieutenant, were killed. vered from his illness, which was not the plague, as reported.
From the papers which were taken at the late revolt at A new version has also been given to the recent changes in
Braga, the Government were possessed of the information the ministry. The late Seraskier is not the proximate au-
of the ramifications of the Miguelite partisans throughout thor of them, though he had recommended something of
the northern provinces. A soldier of the 2d Cacadores the sort a long time ago. The fact was that he was dis-
stationed at Vizeu acquainted the municipal authorities of missed rather unceremoniously, and that through the influ-
a bribe of one moydore which had been offered him, as well ence of Pertef Pacha, the Minister of the Interior, who,
as through him to his comrades, to join a plot shortly notwithstanding his late disgrace, is again at the height of
about to break out in favour of Don Miguel. The autho- favour. To this indeed, his great talents and integrity
rities deemed it prudent to recommend the soldier to affect would
at any time entitle him ; but the great secret of
a readiness to enter upon the proposed measure, in order his credit with the Sultan is the ready access afforded
to discover the leaders of the plot, by which means they to him through the medium of Vassal Effendi, his
found out that a party of 400 at the adjacent Estrella son-in-law, who is at present his Highness's private
Mountain, under the command of M. Mendonca and Ar- Secretary and prime favourite. This , influence, how-
raes da Cea, jun., as well as another of 200 from Castro ever, there is no doubt he makes a good use of: I
Deires and San Pedro do Sul, under the command of Col. have already mentioned the extensive reforms in con-
Valentin, were to have surprised that city on the morning templation for the whole administration of the Porte,
of the Ist inst., and killed the Military Governor and lead- by which the farming system and other abuses will
ing authorities. The rebel party, on the eve of their be abolished. Now, though professing a hearty concur-
march to Vizeu from Gumei, were surrounded by the Na- rence in these ameliorations, the Seraskier Hussef must him-
tional Guards, when several were killed, a few taken pri- self have proved their most powerful opponent, being in
soners, and a quantity of materiel and papers left behind. this corrupt Government the most. incorrigible sinner. As
Further information was sought from the rebel prisoners, a preparatory step, therefore, Pertef Pacha has begun by
but unsuccessfuly, when they were marched towards the removing him. The Capitan-Pacha, Tahir, his old rival,
city prison, and having on the way attempted their escape, was displaced at the same time, to reconcile him the more
the captain and three soldiers were shot. readily to those changes.
Ministers, lam confidently informed, are much pleased Letters from Aleppo, of the Ist instant, state that Ibra-
at the resolution for the formation of two Chambers in the him Pacha was at Alexandretta, and that it was his in-
Spanish Cortes, by the commission duly authorized to sub- tention to remain at Syria during the winter. He ori-
mit their proposals pn this subject. This feeling equally gm
allyintended to. have visited Egypt, and this change in
extends itself amongst their friends, as the condition of the his determination is said to have arisen from the late pa-
upper house being elective, not hereditary, and without any cification of Kendiston, which leaves the whole army of
greater privileges than the other, appears to be peculiarly Mehemet Reschid Pacha, now on his frontier, at liberty.
in unison with their political sentiments—a measure whichHe is said to have ordered additional defences to be raised
they are in full hopes will be adopted in the opening of the in the passes of Mount Taurus.
Chambers on the ensuing month. The plague has slightly diminished, though its ravages
A person of high birth and distinction, closely related to are still very dreadful. 163 cases last week in the Greek
the Royal Family of Portugal, will proceed hence as Envoy hospital.
at the Court of London, as soon as it shall have been
known here that the present Portuguese Charge d'Affaires
has been received by his Britannic Majesty.
Her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to confer the
title of Viscount da Piedade upon Vice-Admiral Sartorius :
this title is derived from an estate which his Excellency has
recently purchased on the south bank of the Tagus.
On Friday last Government papers of public credit,
bonds, debentures, and ex paper money to the amonnt of
about 440,000/. sterling, were publicly burnt in the Praza
do Comercio.
Exchange on London, at 30 days' sight, 56 per milree.
Discount on ex paper money, 33 to 34 per cent.
Titulos admissible in the purchase of national property,
30 to 31.
Bonds bearing 4 per cent. interest, 40 to 45.
Bank Actions, Lisbon, 630,000.
Ditto, Oporto, 212,000 to 214,000.
Pillar dollars, 902 to 907 ; sovereigns, 4,220 to 4,240.
The following ships are in the Tagus :—Hastings,
Cornwallis, Malabar, Russell, Minden, and Pembroke,
British ships of the line, and the Camden packet ; the
French ships of the line Jena, Ville de Marseilles, and
San Petrus, the frigate Dryad, corvette Diligente, and
brig L'Oreste.

THE MARKETS.-(THIS DAY.)

HAY MARKETS.—(At per Load of 36 Trusses.)
CUMBERLAND.
Coarse heavy Lowland Meadow Hay...., £3 15 t.. £4 0
New Meadow Hay 0 0 0 0
Useful Old Ditto
Fine Upland Meadow and Rye.grass Hay 4 15 5 0
Clover Hay 5 0 5 15
Oat Straw £1 16 to £1 IS I Wheat Straw 1 16 2 0

SMITHFIELD.
Coarse heavy Lowland Meadow Hay R 3 10 to £3 15
New Meadow Hay
Useful Old Ditto 4 0 4 5
Fine Upland Meadow and Rye grass Hay
Clover Flay (extra fine £6 0... Generally ... 5 5 515
Oat Straw £1 16 to £1 18 I Wheat Straw 1 18 2
WHITECHAPEL.

Coarse Meadow Hay .f 3 10 to £4 0
New Meadow Hay
Useful Old Ditto 4 0 4 5
Fine Upland Meadow and Rye•grass Hay
Clover Hay 5 0 6 0
cid Straw £1 16 to ..E 1 18 I Wheat Straw

PRICE OF BREAD.
The highest price of Bread in the Metropolis is gyid. for the 41b. Loaf.
Good Bread may be had at 7d.

PRICES OF POTATOES AT SPITALFIELDS
York Reds (from vessel) 31. 1 \s. to 41. Os. per ton.
Scotch Reds ditto . 3l. 10s. to 41. Os ditto
Common Reds 31. Os. to 3/ ss. ditto
Marsh Champions .... ............... 3/. Os. to 41. Os. ditto
Maws 0,10 s. to 31. ss. ditto
Middling OZ. Os. ts . Os. ditto
Chats ll. 15i. to Cl. Os. ditto

GERMANY.

COPENHAGEN, DEC. 16.—The Kiobenhavns•posten of
yesterday says :—" We hear that Baron A. S. Rothschild
arrived here yesterday from Frankfort. If he comes as a
visitor, he is welcome ; but if on account of the bad state
of our finances, he may go away as soon as be will."
CHRISTIANIA, DEC. s.—The artillery soldier, arrested
on suspicion of stealing the mail, has now confessed that he
took the bag of letters and carried it to the place where
it was found, but not that lie is the thief. The letters
that were found have been forwarded ; and of those that
are missing a notice has been issued. Dr. V. Rosenstein,
Archbishop of Upsal, died on the 2d of this month.
COPENHAGEN, DECEMBER 10.—It iS said that Some
of our chief merchants are on the point of forming a
Committee, in order, after an arrangement with the parties
interested, to make an application to our Government re-
specting the Danish claims. It goes on the ground that
now that the loss which the English merchants suffered from
the measures of Denmark in 1807, have been made good
by the English Government, out of the confiscated Danish
property, there can be no doubt that the Danish claimants
will never receive anything from England ; that it is, there-
fore, but just that the Danish Government should indem-
nify its own subjects out of the sums realized by the confis-
cation of English ships and goods, for those sums which are
stated in Parliament to amount to half a million sterling,
and to which the British Ministry has now given up its
claims, flowed into the Danish treasury, and were employed
in the service of the State. The treasury ought therefore
to make good the loss. It is said, however, that if the half
million is divided among the parties concerned, the loss of
the Danish subjects will still be great, since the Danish ships
and cargoes condemned in England, produced a half million
sterlirrg to the British Crown.—Hamburg Papers, Dec. 16.
HAMBURG BORSEN HALLE, Dec. 16.
Bills. Money.
Austrian Metalliques, 5 per cent.
Ditto ditto 4 per cent. —
Ditto ditto 3 percent.
Ditto Bank Shares 1352 1350
Anglo_Russian Loan 102% 10216
Paper inscription. 6 per cent _
Russian 5 per cents. Metal.
Russian Inscription, Hope and Co., 3d and 4th
Series
Ditto, Certificates
Mauves° ltegency Bonds, 5 per cent —
Ditto, 3 per cent V7% tr 7
Dutch 2% per Cents. 52
1 Ditto 5 per Cents —
Polish Bonds, 3 per cents.
New Tickets l5ll/4 153
Anglo-Danish Loan, 3 per cents 71%
Norwegian Loan of 1R34, 4 per cents.
t Spanish, in piastres 3 per Cents .
Cortes oan, 5 per piastres,
• Greek 4 per cents. 1533, guaranteed by France 92 91
EXCHANGES ON LONDON.
HAMBURG, DEC. 16.-13 5% ; two months, 13 4.
STOCKHOLM, DEC. 9.—Two months, 11 42.
CHRISTIANIA, DEC. 7.—Three months. 4 11S.
VIENNA, DEC. 7.—Two months, 9 56.
Beaux, Dec. 13.—Three months, 6. 21%.
—Hamburg Pavers, Dec. 16.

PRICE OF TALLOW, SOAP. &c per 1121 b.
Town Tallow LOs. 0.1. Yellow Soap —8 Pd.
Yellow Russia
White s. Od. Curd ' ...-s. Od.
Soap Ditto s. Od. Craves l6i. Otl.
Melting Stu' • ass. Pd. (.00d Dregs ss. Od.
''ugh 235.0,1.

)itto Roug

PRICE OF RAW FAT, per stone of Sib.
Price of Tallow (as stated by the Tallow Nlelters).....