The Sun.
London, England, 1831-02-11 00:00:00

meat of regret when we: thought we perceived such a ten-
dency in the negotiations at London, which your Majesty
has communicated us.
" We there saw that your Majesty had asked for the
intervention of the Powers, parties to the treaties of Paris
and Vienna, only to stifle the rebellion, and that your Majesty
had acceded to a suspension of arms, which should
maintain entire the territory of the united provinces.
We participate in the sorrow which the measures of the
Plenipotentiaries have excited in your Majesty, for although
the States-General and the nation which they represent,
far from desiring a re-union with the southern provinces,
ask nothing more ardently than a final separation, they
are, however, of opinion that the acknowledgment of the
independence of Belgium ought to bo accompanied by
reason ible conditions, relative as well to the indemnities
for the sacrifices which we have made and to the security
and independence of the ancient territory of the united
provinces, comprehending the possessions of the State nut
of Europe, also to the division and liquidation of the debt,
and, in a word, to the guarantee and determination of
the interest of both parties. The States-General agreeing
with the sentiments of your Majesty, consequently applaud
the noble and dignified manner in which those sentiments
have been manifested, in the declaration which your
Majesty has communicated to us, and the result of which
is separation from Belgium on equitable conditions.
But, Sire, to attain this object we must vigorously
preserve the pledges and securities which are still in our
possession, and which may serve for this object. We do
not speak of armaments to reconquer Belgium; but we
desire the defence of our frontiers, as well as the preserva-
tion of our military positions—and the more so, as we
are opposed to an enemy over whom the voice of the
Foreign Powers appears not to have sufficient influence to
oblige them to keep in check the bands of plunderers, or
to release several of our officers, whom they keep prisoners,
contrary to all laws of nations.
" We flatter ourselves that the declarations made by
your Majesty, as well with regard to the manner in which
you have hitherto thought it proper to act, as to the con-
duct which you may observe in future, in consequence of
the non-observation of the conditions imposed upon the
Belgians, will suffice to attain that end.
" It is, therefore, with satisfaction that we have re-
ceived the last communication which your Majesty has
made to us. We flatter ourselves that your last protest will
contribute to a speedy determination of equitable conditions.
The interests of the nation absolutely require it, in order that,
after having been the innocent victim of the disasters
which the rebellion has caused, it may not be also exposed
to losses which in the sequel might endanger the public
credit, hazard its political existence, and give a fatal blow
to the creditors of the state.
"After having thus satisfied our desire of manifesting our
sentiments on these important interests, we think our-
selves no less obliged to express to your Majesty our grati-
tude for the care which you have announced your inten-
tion of bestowing upon the organization of our internal
economy, and the modifications which have become neces-
sary in the fundamental law. In fact, Sire, that the
united Netherlands, forming as they used to do a separate
state, may hope to preserve their independence; that the
inhabitants may flatter themselves with the return of pros-
perity, as an indemnity of the losses which they have suf-
fered ; that the State may fulfil its engagements it will be
necessary not only to exert all our effoi is to obtain
and secure just conditions in our foreign 'relations, but
we must also endeavour to make in our internal ad-

ministration the modifications by which it will
be possible to make great savings without injuring any of
the securities of our public liberties, and the well-under-
stood interests of the State. Without these securities,
Sire, no Government whatever can long maintain public
order and tranquillity. The moment when your Majesty
shall lay before us the laws on this subject which you have
announced is eagerly expected by the States-General, which
will then examine clnscientiously and coolly whether the
principle of Ministerial responsibility, as well as the other
modifications required by circumstances or which expe.
rience may have recommended, might be con,titutionally
introduced into our fundamental law, the essence of which
is s liberal.

.• We too, Sire, are sensible of the importance and diffi-
culty of the circumstances into which we have been
brought, how painful and unmerited are the misfortunes
which befal us ; but when we observe at the same time
the spirit of concord, order, magnanimous self-denial which
animates the Dutch people, as well as the energy and pa-
triotism which it displays, we do not suffer ourselves
to despair ; our ardour is animated on the contrary more
and more, to tread with perseverance in the steps of our
fathers, full of confidence in the Alm;ghty. In the midst
of political storms, we will prove to Europe and to the
civilized world, what a people can effect who unite courage
and energy to concord, to true love of liberty, and respect
and attachment to legitimate authority. The Dutch na-
tion thus expressing its horror at rebellion and violence,
with a firm resolution to sacrifice life and fortune for the
independence of its territory, will deserve the esteem of
other nations, and may claim to have its rights respected
by foreign Sovereigns."
THE HAGUE, FEB. 6. —For some days past there is
a report of a twelfth protocol of the five great Powers, by
which the debt between Holland and Belgium is regulated.
We have also heard of a thirteenth protocol, by which an
alliance of mutual protection between Holland, Hanover,
and Belgium is to be formed. This last is much doubted.
The former finds more belief.

There are accounts from various quarters of petty in-
cursions made by the insurgents into our territory. Mel-
linet with his band continues to occupy the right bank of
the Maese, at a certain distance from Maestricht, where
they commit their usual excesses. It seems, by a letter
from Maestricht, received at Aix.•la-Chapelle, on the 3d
of this month, the Belgian troops had approached nearer
to the fortress, and it was apprehended that the communi-
cation with it might be speedily interrupted.

?ETERSBUROIT, JAN. 26.
Count Diebitsch has addressed the following order 01
;he day to his army :

"ORDER OF THE DAY.

" GRODNO, JAN. 1 (13.)

" The favour of our august Monarch calls me for the se-
cond time to the command of the army in the field. With
joyful confidence in the protection of the Most High, in the
most just contest, I accept with reverence this honourable
proof of the confidence of our gracious master. The
hand of the Almighty, brave warriors, will bless your
efforts: Thirty years' experience in your ranks has taught
me to trust in you. I know that a commander who loves
you, who never lost sight of his duty, and who has always
set you the example of strict performance of his duty as
a soldier, may always depend on your love and confidence.
"We are going to a contest to which we are all
strangers—a contest which the faithful hearts of the
Russians could never have foreseen. We are going to re-
duce the agitators who have caused the kingdom of Poland
to revolt against our adored Sovereign, who had loaded
with innumerable benefits those ungrateful traitors, and
had but lately granted to many of them a gracious pardon.
The criminal objects of these rebels even threatened the
life of the august Brother of our Sovereign, who was for
15 years their beneficent guide and protector.
" The bayonets of the Russians shall teach them that
treason is as impotent as criminal ; Russian discipline and
valour shall bring back to order the folly and scandalous
licentiousness.

" But while we punish with severity the rebels who ob-
stinately persevere in their crimes, let us not forget that
repentance and return to their duty will again make them
our brothers ; nay, that the punishment of the obstinate
criminal as soon as he is awakened belongs to none of us,
but to the law.

' The peaceable inhabitant who receives us without
hostility must not only find in us Mends and defenders,
but also be convinced by our canduct that we are children
of a magnanimous father, that we are destined by his be-
nevolence and compassion to be the protectors of the weak
against the conspirators, who cover their wicked aims and
sham, ful vices under the name of pretended freedom.
" The nations of the East praise the exemplary con-
duct of the Russians, the gratitude of our brethren shall
be the echo of our glory.
" The soldier, who unworthy of the name of Russian,
departs from the virtues of our people, will find in me an
inexorable judge ; bet I joyfully express my entire con-
viction that I shall find none such in your ranks.
"Let us then with joyful courage and firm confidence
enter on the sacred struggle for the Emperor and our
country. God Almighty will bless us, that we may give
to the world a new proof that Russian soldiers are always
ready to execute with valour and fidelity the sacred will
of our beloved Monarch, and never to yield up to external
or internal enemies the smallest part of that which has
been victoriously acquired by the blood of the Russians.
(Signed) "Field-Marshal Count DIEBITSCH."
WARSAW, JAN. 31.—One of our journals says that
Prince Constantine is expected on the 6th February at
Bialystock. Count Diehitsch reviewed on the 17th a
division of the corps of Rosen at Bielsk, and on the 19th
,hree regiments of infantry at Bialystock.
AMSTERDAM, FEB. 8.
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LUNEBURG, JAN. 28.
We have received to-day from the deputation sent from
his tows to Hanover the agreeable news that it presented
the day before yesterday,•a petition to the King, in a spe-
cial audience of the Duke of Cambridge, who listened fa-

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