The Sun.
London, England, 1841-08-17 00:00:00

BELGIUM.

BRUSSELS, Auc. 14.—The Organe des Flanders has
the following observations :—" The subject of the har-
vest is at the present moment of too great importance
not to claim all our attention. From the information we
have received, we find that .the Rye has been well got in
(with a few exceptions) in all the sandy districts, which
constitute the half of our great provinces. In those dis-
tricts, where the soil is stiff and clayey-, the harvest is
not so far advanced. We also learn from our correspon-
dents that all the barns of the great farmers are fortu-
nately full of corn of last years' crop, which has been
scarcely touched."
The King and Queen, the Duke of Brabant, the Count
of Flanders, and the Princess Leopoldore, set out for
Ostend by the iron railway, a little after one o'clock
to-day, with a numerous suite, in nine carriages.
Yesterday the King and Queen visited the national
exhibition. They arrived at eleven, o'clock. They were
preceded by the Ministers, and were received on alight-
ing from their carriage by the members of the Directing
Committee, who conducted their Majesties through the
fifteen departments, in each of which the Commission
who superintended the whole pointed out the most re-
markable articles, and presented the exhibitors to the
King. Between 400 and 500 manufacturers were pre-
sent, whom the King addressed with great affability,
listening to all the observations which they desired to
make to him, and which he even invited, proving by the
questions he asked the interest he takes in every branch
of our national manufactures. Ms Majesty repeatedly
expressed his admiration at the great progress that
our manufactures has made within these few years.
Many manufacturers presented petitions and memorials,
which his Majesty received with kindness.

FRANK PROTECTION in TURKEY.

CONSTANTINOPLE, JULY 21.—A circumstance, trifling
in itself, but productive of considerable sensation amongst
the diplomatic corps, has occurred within the last fort-
night. The facts, which appear to involve a serious
question, as regards the right assumed by France to the
exclusive protectorate of Christian establishments in the
Ottoman Empire, are nearly as follow :
A benevolent society, composed of Frank merchants
and' master tradesmen of all countries, supported by vo-
luntary contributions, collected here and in various Eu-
ropean cities, and aided by a most liberal donation from
the Sultan himself, has been formed at Para. This so-
ciety has met with so much success that it has been en-
abled to purchase some little property, and to erect
thereon an hospital and house of refuge for sick and des-
titute Franks.

The operations of the institution are regulated by sta-
tutes, and the innuediate administration is confided to a
committee, whoz., decisions are, however, subject to revi-
sion, and reversion in the event of a general meeting
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considering, retrYi n and considering justly, that it had attained
a sufficient degree of importance and extension not only
to be worthy of collective ambassadorial protection, but
that it would derive additional weight and security from
such protection, determined to call a meeting for the
purpose of deciding upon the best mode of obtaining this
general patronage.
Upon this the Committee, principally composed at the
moment of French subjects, and stimulated, as it is
affirmed, by the Lazarist missionaries, took upon itself,
without consulting other members, to frame and present
an address to the French Ambassador, soliciting his
exclusive protection. This request soon received a fa-
vourable and obliging reply, setting forth his Excel-
lency's satisfaction at being enabled to contribute to a
purpose so essentially benevolent, and so perfectly ac-
cordant with those ancient stipulations by which France
had been invested in the sole right of protecting all the
Christian establishments in the East.
No sooner, however, did the members of the institu-
tion hear of this tea of their Committee, and of Monsieur
de Pontois's reply, than they loudly condemned the for-
mer, and forthwith convened a general meeting,
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which resolutions were passed. i
their unqualified disapprobation of the Committee
having taken upon themselves to convert into a case
of individual and exclusive patronage that which
the heterogeneous composition and consequent in-
terests of the society required to be general and
collective. 2. Declaring that the proceedings of the Com-
mittee should be reversed, the Committee displaced, and
that an application should be made to the wholedtiphleoi-r
diplo-
matic corps, praying them to become the collective, as
fellow-subjects,w,ell asinvidu aelspecpatfaoinlys ofth oassooocifeAtyotostrlvith, m
which all
ere contri-
butors to a greater or lesser amount. 3. It was resolved
that a letter should be addressed to M. de Pontois, en-
closing copies of the statutes, and resolutions founded
thereon; at the same time, not only disclaiming all inten-
tion of giving the slightest offence to his Excellency, but
earnestly requesting him to accord to the Society that
protection, as a Member of the Collective Diplomatic
Corps, which he had so obligingly promised in his indi-
vidual position, as representative of France.
To this document, which doubtless caused some sur-
prise to M. de Pontois, his Excellency returned an im-
mediate reply, stating that he considered the application
of the Committee as perfectly legal; that he looked upon
that Committee as fully empowered to act as it had done,
and that be could not consent to withdraw or alter the

and Francis Lin 1525 ; renewed in 1673 t
XIV., and again guaranteed in 1796 to the Dirl
which France was recognized by the Porte as "
tectress of Christianisni in the East."

. M. de Pontois's reply was far, however, frox
ing the society, fifty of whose members, th
than half had signed the protest. They c, ;
persisted in their determination_ elected a new -
and at a general meeting took measures to •
copy of their proceedings individually and c
to the whole corps diplomatique, From, the I
rating number of Austrian subjects connected Al
institution, Baron Sturmer's attention was the.
pointedly called to the subject, and it is reported i.,
meeting of diplomatists was held at the Austrian Pd
at Buyukdere, when it was resolved that. without
terinm into the fond de la question, each mem
should assure the subjects of his respective SoN
reign of his direct protection, and protest against tl,
right of any Power to interfere with, or to attempt t
assume to itself the right of ancording protec
tion to any but the subjects of its own country, assuring
the society, at the same time, that the collective body
would be eager to offer its protection in any way thrit
might be useful to the general interest of the institution_
Baron Stunner, so at least it is reported, went still fur-
ther, acting with. the vigour that became the represen-
tative of a great nation. lie declared that he would not
recognise the right of Austrian subjects to apply for the
protection of any other Sovereign, and that if any of
these subjects should demand such protection, they must.
consider themselves as having forfeited all claim to the
protection of their own Government. It is understood to
be the determination of Lord Ponsonby to act in a simi-
lar manner, and the rest of the foreign Envoys have also
expressed their disapprobation of their countrymen ap-
plying for protection to any other Power than the repre-
sentative of their own Sovereign.
Thus matters rest for the present. The most unplea-
sant feature of this affair is to see France again placed_
in an isolated position. This individuality was not cer-
tainly of her own seeking. It resulted from the indis-
cretion of those who, in taking a step totally opposed to
the wishes and interests of the society, were not aware,
perhaps, of the unpopularity and impolicy of seeking to
place an institution of this general character under the
exclusive patronage of any single Power—especially of a
Power which, although it may claim rights of pratectioa
over spiritual establishments in virtue of ancient, but ex-
parte conventions, can have no more title to extend this
supremacy to temporal institutions, than it _has to claim.
the power of granting passports to the subjects of other
nations.
It must be observed at the same time that M. de Pon-
tois was placed in a position of no ordinary delicacy, and
that it was difficult for him, consistently with his own
dignity or that of France, to recede. Be this as it may,
it is certain that M. de Pontois, whose amenity and
kindness are universally acknowledged, will be the first
to regret, if this misunderstanding
.should terminate in
the dissolution of the society or in the diminution of
funds destined to objects so essentially philanthropic.

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':OYAL SURREY TH•KATBE.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR. DAYIDGE
AND MR. WILLIS JONES.
Glorious success, and nightly overflovcs—lmmense attraction!
THis EVENING, AUGUST 1,
Will be acted Lord Byron's Spectacle, called
THE WILD HORSE•
THE, MAZEPPA, THE CHILD
OF 'DESERT. , •
introducing Mr. Duerow's Magnificent Stud of Forty Horses,
hi;Palfreis, Fairy Paneys, the Equestrians, and
. .
Cqinpiinies of both Theatres.
Mee which.
THE SPLENDID Ser:NES IN THE CIRCLE,
In the Largest Arena in the World.
In which Madame Ducrow, Sigaor Hillier, the Great Arne:i-
con Rider, the British Horseman, Signor Felix Carlo, and the
First Artistes in Europe will aprear.
To conclude with
THE REIVER'S RANSOM ;
_OR, GILDEROY, THE

BONNIE BOY.
Gikierey, Mr. Henry Hughes.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MR. OSBALDISTON.
Grand and triumphant success of " Mary Clifford 1" Miss Vin-
cent in a New Drama, entitled "Madeline !" and first week
of " The Pilot !"
THIS EVENING, AUGUST 1
The performances will commence with the New Domestic Drama
in Three Acts, called
MARY CLIFFORD;
THE FOUNDLING APPRENTICE GIRL !
William Clipson, Mr. E. F. Saville ; Bowling, Mr. Paul ;
Robby 'Benham, Mr. Gardner; Sarah, Mrs. W. West ; and
Mary Clifford, Miss Vincent, tae acknowledged Heroine of
Domestic Drama.
After which, the New Musical Romance of
MADELLNE ; OR, THE POOL OF THE DROWNED !
Charles de Guie, Mr. Seaman; Dr. Reecharde, Mr. Howard;
Peter Mane!, Mr. Gardner; Madeline, Miss Vincent.
To conclude with,
THE WOOD DEMON.
Hardyknute, Mr. E. F. Saville; Willikind, Mr. Gardner;
Una, Mrs. W. West.
Boxes, 2s.—Pit, I s.— Gallery, 6d. Half-price to tits Boxes
only, at Half-past Eight.
;To. morrow, Mary Clifford, Madelne, and The Pilot.