The Sun.
London, England, 1831-02-17 00:00:00

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LONDON,
THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 17, 1831

We direct attention to the very clear and
manly explanation given last night in the House
of Commons by Mr. STANLEY, respecting the
wh4.te prosecution against Mr. O'CONNELL, and
niemorable plea of" not guilty." We wonder
114 purpose it can serve Mr. O'CONNELL to
Piet'ist in denying what all the world (even in-
t Ilding the Learned Agitator himself) knows
° be now the fact.

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th )3Y the Messager des Chambres we learn
et the change which has taken place in the
ehriglish Consulate has been followed by a total
11 Inge in the policy and relations of that Cabi-
:t with the Portuguese Government. The
"stem now pursued is as bold—energetic—and
ecided, as it was before timid—vacillating, and

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'-'llder the head of Russia, Jan. 16, the
goneine Zeitung contains an article intended
d,
'°llvey a favourable impression of the con-
et of the Russian Government towards the
,°l4. It insinuates that when the Polish in-
""ttection is suppressed—when will that be ?
e greatest clemency will be shown. by the
Kip
ort, consistently with the interests of the
pat.,ll tolls subject to his sceptre. The article adds,
th4t the campaign will probably be opened.
.on
ti-l'e first half of February, and that a decisive
h4ttle inay be expected, as Count DIEBITSCH willd
tt-deaVollr to bring one about in order to put an en
1(1) the insurrection at a blow. The news from
pee'l,in of the 10th does not mention a word res-
Po7")g the entrance of the Russians into
aq,'iatid• The Vrai Patriote, in speaking of
14:1s at Brussels, mentions that M. DE POTTER
~,,:hquitted his retirement, and appeared again
his Project of a Republic.
c10w„404 11USSIA JAN. 16.—The Poles have thrown
biel,fthe gauntlet and dared us to the combat. Cauntand
l'sli''''ll is commanded bylthe Emperor to take it p
k' ''''
Ith • them that the power of Russia isuptfaontre sul2iglhtreed-
Bitlienl4lPunity. Fifty-four regiments of In
430 y
4iviaerita:of cavalry, 12 pulks of Cossacks, and 'cannon
'4l the "AG three corps, are now moving towards I.Varsaw,
1.4 err`-'4(itt from Bialystock, Brzesc, and Luck, in order
t'f tsll-r°und the capital and to destroy the
iforcet_s
leibi3t: revolution in case a defence should .)
il'' lootdr: The examples of Paris and Brussels wille nothat
;,°,e i;',!' °or Generals ; they will not engage in any fig
b-
'oeetil,'"e streets against the insurgents, but destroy
dtere
'''"lila-t,)' a bombardment, if the summons to surren
NCtlpk." ineffectual. It may be hoped that the Polish
it l" Will be of short duration, and will prove
btOtiti.Z_aotage to the rest of Europe,. for with the liberal
k°/Ves r Llthat our Cabinet shows on all occasions, it may,
1,4 1 -',"'e considered as the firmest support of legitimate
`'s k ea' order, and will afford its protection wherever
sit.'„4attelaet:d_anr c., threatens: It seems to be by no means
fro'lltlie colluaierosti.ateriffere rthetoaffairs of other countries,
trotillee. %I
otzer entitled Scrupulous observance
expect the same conduct
tlie basis of all the policy of Eu-
Wretl into
it,, et, the i: !nil the maintenance. of the existing treaties.
I,t from 4 obsh insurrection is suppressed, we may ex-
,..‘th h,tbe Ern the greatest clemency compatible
bird: toterestspefretrh nations subject to his sceptre to-
t pr,e4) t pole`, on the restoration of tranquillity among
4144,..1e; hp
thee' will assume such an attitude as the
54'4 rebire country, and indeed of all Europe,
for 'lces ' All the European Courts give us as.
1,0
pe the co their friendship, and express their, wishes
4 'II e81)",q pacification of Poland. V e wish and
alp kio'op:-fotr`ie harmony which
.has preserved the peace
411 Will 15 years may not be interrupted.
February,
can.i-
Wiii 4 de .i.Prcthaldy be opened in the first half of
..
ta ' teflL 4" battle may be expected, as Count Diebitschd
frji:avour to bring one about, in order to put an en
.lit4v"osurrection at one blow.
girt W Ws
' j". 31.—Several young men have returned
4titVvitahtZ' and complain bitterly of the reception they
t, et ~, they It is said that for several days they had
'Zit, the necessary food nor lodging, though they were
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1.144 41 °no of the moveable columns.
11
4a4s' t'L s.—Four per Cent. Metalliques, 79a ;
'es 1,039.
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ITALY.
'tsill. ozette de Milano to the 341 of February inclusive,
tk - nu ac
co . counts from Modena, Bologne, Reggio, &c.
'i,,,,`'r WouldS' 413. 1 4.—The letter of M. Surlet de
N'tit MI wo(1i tend to make it believed that the
yfive
ii'll the 4 °PPose the restoration of the house of lia?-
tii,, Iti,l4P„,etson of the Prince of Orange. There is in
~,,,,7 I,4Yest error, and the allegation of a fact positively
hsillt whi ei five Powers would see with satisfaction an
tißieto
and alone would put an end to the disorders in
tlit% of (1, to the dangers of Europe. It was under
'4 1444 the Congress of the five Powers at London that
tii:.)rati 4lati°o addressed to the Belgians by the Prince
lit `vita!' 'l:4 drawn up. 1t was with their
I+,?‘' st,l',), With the consent of their Plenipotentiaries.
411140,4 Gf!",,lie true that the five powers reject the
1°41,,,"tt of -
_range, if the Emancipation itself, in its
v pt
el in.e
day before yesterday, accuses Lord Pon-
NYt.,,,ttSs, :rting himself in his favour ?
. 041' kcresaon and Sebastiani may, if they think fit,
' 4 lheliacia3: :0 day the language of their Cabinets.
"a been disavowed and recalled ; the other

will probably be the victim of the intrigue in which he
has had the impudence to engage.
The views of the five great Courts are unanimous.
The peace of Europe is their first wish, and if the
Belgians are reasonable enough to take the only way it,
which they may find peace, the integrity of the territory,
independence and honour, the five Powers will applaud
them.

Alessrs. E. Ducpetiaux and Chazal have just set out for
Paris with a special mission to influence public opinion
and the leading Journals in favour of a Provisional Go-
vernment, and the perfidious conduct of the Cabinets.
M. de Potter has quitted his retirement, and appears
again with his project of a republic. It is very doubtful
whether he will be listened to favourably. His days of
civic triumph are past.
M. de Merode, who was a member of our deputation to
Paris, returned yesterday. His unexpected arrival justly
surprised his colleagues, and excited a considerable sensa-
tion in the public. It is said that he published on his way
the unfavourable news which he brings from Paris.