The Sun.
London, England, 1831-08-05 00:00:00

too late. Still the Belgian question is as unsettled as ever.
Still the Italians ate ready to revolt, and still the Poles
hold out against their iron-hearted barbarous oppressors.
If the freedom and happiness of the human race can be
permanently and effectually assured without war, so much
the better ; but, if otherwise, then let the last battle be
fought against thrones and sceptres, and let the happiness
of man and the civilization of the world, succeed to the
destruction of absolutism and tyranny. We ate come to
this ; and therefore, though, abstractedly, war is a great
evil, yet let us desire it in preference to the rivetting of
chains, and the torturcs of a moral and political Inquisition,
in the nineteenth century of the Christian era.
THE CASIMIR PERIER SYSTEM HAS DISGRACED AND
DEGRADED FRANCE, AND HAS DIS-SERVED THE CAUSE.
OF CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY ALL OVER THE
WORLD !
This is a serious charge ; but it is as true as it is alarm-
ing. Never, in any period of the history of France, were
her Ambassadors treated with so little respect ; or her Go-
vernment with so much contempt, as they have been dur-
ing the last six months! At London the Prince Talley..
rand was compelled to consent to all that Prussia,
Russia, and Austria demanded with reference to Bel-
gium, berore be was allowed to take a part in the
Conferences—and when he ventured subsequently to differ
from the other representatives of Foreign Powers, he was
not even invited to the meetings; but the discussions pro-
ceeded, and Talleyrand was obliged to give Way, and
adopt all the old treaties as the basis of the Protocols.
Until he had done this, he was not looked upon as worthy to
belong to an Holy Alliance of 1831 ; but since then he
has been received with courtesy and jesuitical politeness.
Talleyrand has governed at London the Minister for Fo-
reign affairs at Paris. M. Mole objected to this; but
Sebastiani has pocketed not only this, but a million of
other insults and injuries. Talleyrand is for peace at all
prices! Why is this? The day will come when I shall
state all this, with names, dates, and facts; but, till then,
I shall abstain from assigning any reason. The fact re.
mains, and the fact is momentous. At St. Petersburgh,
France is represented by the very same Ambassador who
represented Charles X. The Emperor Nicholas would
receive no one else! Louis Philip was obliged to implore
the Duke of Mortemart to leave Paris for Russia, as the
only means of preventing war; and though I have
nothing to urge against the Duke of Mortemart,
either as a man or an Ambassador, yet he knows
full well how very, very often in his presence,
during the last six months, the Government of
France, and Louis Philip, and the Revolution of July,
have been insulted by the Emperor, and by his agents.
BUT WHAT IS TO BE DONE? Ist. Louis Philip must
call those to his Councils who made the Revolution of
July, 1830, and who understand the nation and possess
its confidence. 2d. A national Ministry must demand
the independence of Poland—the dissolution of the Lon-
don conferences, which are beginning to form theniselves
into a new Holy Allianee—the revision of the Belgian
question—and the disarming of Russia, Prussia, and
Austria. It must also enforce the principle of non-inter-
vention, for the benefit of the millions as well as for the
advantage of Rings. 3d. It must make war if necessary,
and that without delay. 4th. It must give us a new and
enlarged electoral law, wise and national institutions, and
follow up the Revolution of July. All this may lead to
war, or not. But whether it shall do so, or otherwise, it
is a national system—a wise, liberal, enlightened, and
generous system ; and its adoption must ultimately lead
to peace, order, happiness, civilization and liberty!
Bravo ! bravo! M. Perier is defeated !
Your obedient servant,

O.P.Q.

HOSTILITIES RENEWED by the DUTCH.

RETURN of his MAJESTY to BRUSSELS.

BRUSSELS, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3.

Yesterday afternoon, about half-past five o'clock, the
Aide-de-Camp of General Dc Tador, Commander of the
Forces at Antwerp, arrived at the Palace of the King at
Liege, with the following despatch :
" Citadel of Antwerp, Aug. 1.
"M. le General,—ln conformity with orders from
superior authority, and which I have this day received, I
have the honour to make you acquainted that agreeable to
the terms in the ratification of the convention which re-
gulates the suspension of hostilities between the citadel
and the town of Antwerp, bearing date November 5,1830,
hie Majesty the King of the Netherlands has decided on
recommencing hostilities ; the suspension of hostilities
with the citadel being thus denounced, as it is by this
document, the renewal of hostilities will therefore take
place upon these terms, in twenty-four bouts, viz., on
Thursday, the 4th day of the present month of August, at
half-past nine in the evening.
" In thus conforming myself to these conventions, I
calculate that the same will be equally observed on your
part, and I ought also to make you acquainted that should
it not he strictly observed—that should our coinmunica-
anis be intercepted, or works commenced by you during
this period, I shall then proceed immediately to hostili-
ties.--Receive, Sir, the expression of my consideration.
" The General of Infantry, Superior Comm inder
of the Citadel of Antwerp,
" Baron CHASSE,"
His Majesty having read the despatch, immediately
called a Council of such Ministers and Generals as were
with him ; fortunately General de Failly, the Minister of
War, was amongst them. After a deliberation of about
half an hour, couriers and ordinances were sent off to the
different fortresses for all the troops that possibly could be
spared to march to the frontiers. All the officers and
men who had furlouehs were also ordered to immediately
to Join their regiments. It was also decided that his Ma-
jesty should return without delay to Brussels, and horses
were ordered for eight o'clock ; at which hour his Ma-
jesty left Liege, with the Minister of War, in his carriage.
It is impossible to describe the sensation the news
created at Liege, and the shouts of " Vice le Roi !" at
the King's departure, were stronger than at his entry.
It appears the Dutch have already commenced hostili-
ties, and have taken three villages on the frontiers of
Flanders.
This morning all the artillery, which by possibility
could be collected in this city and the surrounding towns,
were sent off for Antwerp.
All the infantry, a great portion of the Civic Guard,
and the Chasteler Chasseurs had also left for the same place.
The consternation of the inhabitants of Antwerp is
dreadful ; they are flying in all directions, and the poor
are removing their little furniture and clothing. They
proceed as far oui of ' as possible.
The King entered Brussels at half-past tour this morn-
, ing. His suite did not arrive till half-past ten for want
of horses. Immediately on their arrival, a Cabinet Coun-
cil was held, and afterwards a Council of War. Hi,
Majesty is expected to leave for Antwerp every instant.
I shall follow him, and forward to you, by estafette, all
the proceedings of the army.
It is expected the Dutch will immediately attack Ven-
loo, as they have raised their camp at Reyen, and moved
in that direction. Upwards of 500 carriages were em-
ployed for the purpose.
General de Tabor, and M. Charles Rogier, have issued
proclamations to the troops and inhabitants in Antwerp.
It was reported on the Exchange that the advanced
guard of the Dutch army were already in the Belgian ter-
ritory, and actually on the Faubourg de Borgerhout.
The funds at Antwerp, though not quoted, have' dread-
fully fallen.
• The inhabitants of Brussels are very warm in the cause
of their new King, and should his Majesty be advised to
issue a proclamation, calling on the people to assist him, I
feel satisfied that men, women, and children, would rise
en masse.
The question generally asked now is, how will England
and France act in this affair, or whether Holland is backed
by the other Powers? The well-informed think that a
general war is inevitable, and that England, France, and
Belgium will be able to beat the remainder of Europe-
My next despatch will he dated front Antwerp, and most
probably to-morrow.
General Tabor's proclamation to the inhabitants, just
posted on the 'Change at Antwerp, is as follows :
" That the communication by water being interrupted,
the letters for England are to be put into the Post-office
immediately after 'Change ; no vessel can henceforth pas,
lip the Scheldt, as the Dutch prevent it."

We understand that the KING has at length
determined an the completion of Buckingham Palace, and
that it will henceforth form the residence of the British
Cow t. It has been estimated by the competent officers
that what remains to be done to the Palace to make it in
a suitable state for the reception of their MAJESTIES and
the Royal suite, can be accomplished by an expenditure of
70,0001., but in this sum many of the ornamental embel-
lishments contemplated in the original design are not in-
cluded, but are to be dispensed with, and nothing but what
is substantially necessary to the completion of the building
is to be executed. Several of the nobility, accompanied
by the Earl of MuNsTER, yesterday inspected the interior
of the Palace.

V.
Mr. STANSFIELD, the eminent artist, has
received his MAJESTY'S commands to execute two paint •
ins, one of the procession by water, on opening the new
London-bridge; the other of the banquet on the bridge.