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London, England, 1815-07-29 00:00:00

HAMBURGH PAPERS.

STOCKHOLM, JULY I I; •
SPEECH OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING TO THE DIET
OF NORWAY,

Pronounced on the sth July, 1815, before the Chancellor of
the Kingdom, his Excellency Count Essex.
,c Worthy Gentlemen, and Men of Norway, Mr. President,
and all the Members of the Diet of Norway !

'6 When the last extraordinary Diet concluded its sittings,
my beloved son, his I.loyal Highness the Crown Prince, nssnred.
you, in my name, that the object so earnestly desired by ple
people of the Northern Peninsula, namely, The union of .the,
two Scandinavian Kingdoms, was. attained.

. We must now strive to distinguish ourselves f.w the fu-
ture among the nations of Europe, by our prosperity and our.

" At that time the peace of the Continent seemed to be se-
cured. Great events, decisive of the fate of the world,, had
taken place, and Europe hail, as it were, assumed a new form.
." The spirit of conquest seemed to be damped; a repose
equally necessary to all, promised at, the same time the return
of general peace. Statesmen, and even philosophers; had a
right to hope that it was secured for half a century.
" How happy should I• be, if. I could' folly indulge this
thought—if confiding in your wisdom, and your loyalty•to
your King, I-could wholly employ myself, together with my
son, in considering and adopting those ways and means which
are necessary to restore, in this ancient' kingdom of Nor Way,
a degree of prosperity not merely: temporary, hitt really
Sounded and heightened by industry, commerce, and agricul-
ture. Providence, however, in the midst of these our efforts,
has given a fresh proof of the • uncertainty of hnouirr expec-
tations and ealculatipns. Europe again 'presehts•the picture
of one vast camp; and the blood of its inhabitants, which has
so often drenched the earth, is destined 'once inure to flow in
its des'olated plains. •
" The Scandinavian Peninsula, protected by its geographi-
cal position' may indeed hope to enjoy in these unhappy times
that repose after which other nations sigh in vain; vet all, all
Europe is in a warlike attitude. As great nations', 'who trite
such
.distinguished examples of courage and of sacrifices fur
the good of tile country, are under arms, shall we neglect the
first,- the most sacred of our duties, relying upon the sem-
tity which our particular situation May afford us ?
‘. Though we desire no-extension of our frontiers, no in-
crease of the splendour of our military glory, we must,
how-
ever, wish to see Europe enjoy repose and, peace ; but this
happiness at which we aim before all other States,' we must

sce.‘ the more 4.) prcivire fur cdtscites. natlon; that
iovc freedom muit never forget that fo=re of country, 'anti th
item resolution to saetiliz:e ever); thing to its inchTt,udencei
are a surer defence thaityuctiand seag.

" With such sentiments., Peale:nen,' mnst meet the
necessities of the tines, and in union with the
in every,thing that can coOtirm the himotir' and the
welfare of the nation, be ready to take-each resolutions AS
may be suitable to-the measures that you shall adopt in the
course of your deliberations-.
•' You have had a striking proof of the respeit of the
Swedish Nation for your rights, in the manner in which the
States of that Kingdom lately recognised and confirmed the
conditions of the union o.f.Norway with Sweden; and Maui
convinced you are animated by the unprejudiced opinion that
neither time nor experience are necessary to return theY•e-
spect and brotherly love which the inhabitants of Sweden fcei
towards you.
It is a peculiar pleasure for me to be able to announce to
the Diet of Norway, that the misunderstanding with Norway,
on account of Pomerania, hare been brought to a desired
conclusion.

" The good understanding which unites with all the powers
of Europe continue to acquire more solidity. Our mercantile
flag is in great request- in the Mediterranean, and the Bar-
bary Powers punctually observe the Treaties concluded with
them'.

" The happy restoration of peace between Great Britain
and America, will confirm our amicable intercourse with both
countries, and open a new source for the extension aud pro-
motion of our commerce. The Government of St. Domingo
has received our flag favourably, and our trade on the coasts
of the island meets with no obstructions.
" The report of the state of the Kingdom, which will now
be laid before you, will fully convince you of my exertions;
for your welfare. The object of your deliberations is impor-
taut. You must chew yourselves worthy of the confidence of
your King,. anti justify the e4pectations of the nation, which'
has alreacy done homage to,the great and unalterable priuci-
ple, that the liberty of a nation depends' on its contifience
'and devotion to the SoVereign, and the honour 'of the SOYC-
reign on the love and support of the people.
" I recommend you, worthy Gentlemen, and Men of Nor-
way,
to the protection of the Almighty, and beseech his
blessing upon your deliberations, assuring, you all of oar
royal favour and protection.",
MANI' HIM; JULY 15.—Couriers coming from
Paris say, that Toni and the neighbourhOod is the
most dangerog place on the whole road. One
courier was stopped by ten partisans ; but on his I;
telling them that he was conveying to. his Sove-
reign the news that Napoleon's Son. was Empe-
ror of Prance, and the Archduke Charles Regent, .I,
they loudly expressed their joy, and let hini go.
When, Duke Charles Ferdinand of Brunswick
was brought in a litter .to Brunswick, from the
baffle of Jena, in 1806, with his forehead broken
and deprived of his sight, suffering the agonies of
:approaching death, and the still greater mental
agony, caused by the idea of the victorious enemy,
he sent to Buoimparte to ask permission to re-
main there, that he might be laid in peace by the
side ofbis fathers in the ancient seat of his houSe.
The answer of the barbarian was, " Let tiling&
to England; and seek his fortune there ; 1 Will
crush hini and his whole family.'.'
It is said, that columns will be.erected at Brus-
sels in hon Our of Wellington and Blucher. •

AMERICA.

Some American Papers to the 25th tilt. hare

arrived. They are cxtrentelv hostile to this Coun-
try. The return of Buonaparte to France is con-
templated with extravagant joy, and one FINK
says, " Napoleon the Great i 3 poindar through-
out America since his return from Elba and re-
assumption cst the throne, and he onght.to be,
for the system of freedom he is now establishing,'!-

We extract the following article from a Netti
England Paper
" BOSTON, JUNE 24.—8 y
.the subsequent pa-
ragraph, communicated by Captain Ellis, we re-
gret to learn, that lour American seamen have
recently been impressed into the British service at
Gibrnitar

. .
" 'The day we sailed, May lOth, two men were
taken froth on board the General Scott, to wit,
Thomas Hodges and Ebenezer kluges, who were
lately released from Dartmoor prison. Two others
were taken from on board the Spartan, Captain
Moon. The Officer informed CaptAin Moon 'and
the others, that they were taken by an order
from Admiral Fleming, to scree on board the fri;.
gate Meander." •
" These men,. no doubt, will he detaine4, cont-
duties the Editor, as there was no -Consul at
Gibraltar to claim them. Horatio. Sp.ragne was
the only American resident there, to whom the
American prisoners are much indebted for his at-
tention during their confinement."