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London, England, 1824-04-30 00:00:00

fresh French troops, The number of troops which will have ar.
lived in America by the month of May, or will be under sail,
knounts to 20,000 men.
44 The Diplomatic Agents, having at their head a man well
11/".11 to the English. Government, have already begun to rally
tnnod them the most influential Members of the Royalists ;
and French frigates, in permanent station in the waters of the
f;ulph of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, serve as the channel
for an active correspondence between the Agents who are in
America, and the Spanish and French Cabinets. A Note ad-
drest:ed to M. de VILLSLE, by the person who is at the head
of the Negociations in Mexico, gives a positive assurance, that
the first movements which shall be attempted to overturn the
Independent Goverment will be successful, if they are sup-
D'rtad by European troops, and that it is necessary to manage
Jmatters so that the political blow be struck at the same time the
Military diversion is effected."
We repeat that we should nothave hazarded this extract un-
der other circumstances than those which justly excited so much
agitation in the Metropolis. We are induced to do so chiefly
,wth the view of eliciting from those who can set the public
mind at rest—the information calculated to produce that effect-
f)f course, the intelligence from Brazil will give rise to all man-
net of rumours ; and we conceive it the duty of Ministers to put
'ln end to this state of things as soon as possible."

We have this day concluded our extracts from
an article in The Quarterly Review, on the Prac-
tie
&c. tizc. of the Court of Chancery. The
l'igh character and well-merited reputation of
the present LORD CHANCELLOR, and the import-
ance of the subject, rendered it proper that we
8 Wu
1 la submit that article to the Public in gene-
ral. The article itself displays so much diligence,
Patient research, deep knowledge, and candour,
as vv-ell as liberal feelings and manly spirit, that
it would be presumptuous ill us to offer any com-
ment on the subject. The article, indeed, speaks
for itself, and is worthy of the admirable publica-
tion, in which it first appeared, a publication that
has been beneficial to the country in diffusing
sound political principles, and by supporting
the true interests of Literature, in oppo-
3itiou to false taste and fastidious refinement.
Mr° regret that we could not at once insert the
whole of the article, but having given it corn-
-131"t419, We need only venture to add, that,
in our opinion, the Author has fully accom-
plished his purpose in vindicating the character
and official conduct of the Noble Lord, and
in Proving that he has no reason to fear, but ra-
ther to exult in any comparison that may be
made between him and the most illustrious of his
Predecessors in the important office, the duties of
'which he has discharged with such indefatigable
diligence, exemplary fortitude, and conscientious
precision.

RICHARD PAYNE KNIGHT, ESQ.—This Gen-
1-114nan, who has long been distinguished in the
literary circles of Europe, died suddenly, of an
apoplectic affection, on 'Wednesday last, nt his
house in Soho-square. lie had the reputation of
being one of the most eminent Greek Scholars of
his day, and was deeply conversant in all mat-
ters of literary antiquity. He was chiefly distin-
guished in a Work on the Ancient Worship of
Priapus, a Work that excited great attention at
the time of its appearance, but which, from the
nature of the subject, was not likely to come into
general circulation. He was known to he eminent-
1Y skilled in matters of Virtu, and his fine col-
-loetc,tiall of ancient bronzes, pictures, and various
.ner valuable rarities, abundantly demonstrates
taste and knowledge in those subjects. Mr.
Kila
Nl"l'r was also a poet, and if his works exhibit
vigorous proofs of original genius, they at
least display ease,
learning, and taste. He was
supposed to have for some years been a volun- '
tary Correspondent to The Edinburgh Review,
for his fortune placed him above all pecuniary
recom pp nce.
lie was reserved, and by no means
in his manners, but not repulsive.
ie was ready to give information on all subjects
of learning that were submitted to his judgment,
and his observations were always marked by
acuteness and intelligence. He was hospitable in
113 disposition, and desirous of cultivating literary
"'lllections, and also with persons distinguished
for knowledge and talents in the FINE ARTS. He
;as formerly very intimate with the late Mr.
'•-ltut..t, and some literary communications which
took Place between him and that Gentleman,
resPPcting the state of Dramatic Performances,
and the estimation in which Actors were held, in
ancient Greece, some of whom acted' as Ambas-
sadors and even as Legislators, would be well
worthy of public attention, not only at the pre-
.ent period of theatrical taste, but as meriting a
Place in the records of general Literature.

A letter from Windsor, dated yesterday, says,
" the ICING, we are happy to state, is much better
to-day, his cough having greatly abated ; but his
i‘'IAJESTY iS still confined to his room. Hopes
are entertained that his MAJESTY will in a day
0t two be sufficiently recovered to enjoy his fa-
vourite excursions to the Lodge."
Yesterday the Princess AUtUSTA received
visits from the Duchess of GLOUCESTER and the
Princess SOPHIA.
The Princess AvausTA. dined with the Duke
and Duchess of GLOUCESTER yesterday.
The police regulations atMadrid, for the cele-
bration of Passion-week, are rather curious.—
No carriages were to appear, under a penalty of
50 ducats. No persons of what rank soever
discipline—that
to appear in public, giving themselves the
ulscipline—that is, scourging themselves on the
naked backs, or with their hands crossed, or
the dress of penitents, on Good Friday, under
a Penalty of ten years imprisonment and 500
ducats, to nobles ; and of 200 lashes and ten
years on board the galleys to the commonalty.
The prohibition is a strange one, and it is still
more extraordinary that so heavy a punishment
should be.deemed necessary to enforce it.