The Sun.
London, England, 1840-09-18 00:00:00

Progress, establishing a system of exclusive protection in
favour of the other party, called Moderado, which it is
endeavoured to augment with persons of suspicious pre
ceden:s, this fraction making a patrimony for itself of all
the principal employments of the State. Thus, Madame,
there cannot exist either harmony or confidence, ncr can
peace he so solidly established as was to be hoped after
the termination of the civil war. Besides this, the Libe-
ral party has been calumniated by the supporters of the
other party, under the pretext that the former were con-
spiring against the Throne and the Constitution, and that
they are nothing more than anarchical enemies of social or-
der; and frequently riots and mutinies have been fomented
to corroborate this iniquitous report, but which have pro-
duced no effect, because men have, from frequent unde-
ceptions, penetrated the origin and tendency of those pre-
texts. These abortions have been a necessary consequence,
because the want of motive has rendered general combina-
tion impossible, inasmuch as they were too little in the in-
terests of the instigators to be made trial of, lest they
should be turned against themselves. Thus the disturb-
ances of Madrid and Seville in the latter months of the year
1838 failed, and my representations to your Majesty of the
28th October and 6th September must have convinced
your Majesty as to the hand by which those disturbances
were directed, and what was the end to which they tended.
On that occasion disobedience was practised without any
pretext toward.: the constituted Government of your
Majesty, and at a time when the civil war was at its great-
est height ; whereby the efforts of the defenders of the just
cause might have been inutiliaed, and the triumph of the
rebel bands might have ensued. I consider the present
pronouncements, as den onstatcd up to this time, in a
very different light. There is no anarchical cabal
which, professing no political creed, is endeavouring to
subvert order. It is the Liberal party which, having been
vexed, and being apprehensive that there will be a return
to despotism has taken up arms, with the resolution not
to lam them down until they see the throne of your august
daughter secured, as well as your Majesty's Regency. the
Constitution of 1837, and the national independence.
Men of fortune, of note, of high responsibility, have been
the most urgent in these demands ; and what must above
all excite attention, is the fact that corps of the army have
spontaneously joined them, no doubt because the cry ut-
tered is that which is impressed upon their hearts, it being
for those objects that they have made such heroic efforts,
and for which they have presented their breasts with
bravery and decision to the balls and the swords of the now
vanquished eeemies.
" On the other hand, I have not received any account
of those violences and crimes having been committed
which mark the progress of disorder and anarchy. These
considerations, and many others which I omit in order not
to distract too much your Majesty's attention, I imagine
should be weighed, before advancing to an extreme out-
break, in which children against parent, brother against
brother, Spaniards against Spaniards, might be impelled
to renew sanguinary struggles for one and the same prin-
ciples, after having consented to egibrace each other upon
being freed from the common enemy, who sustained the
fierce strife for seven years. And who can say what
would happen even if blind obedience should lead the in-
diyieuel commanding the troops to so afflicting a combat?
Has what happened to General Latre, when he was pro-
ceeding to Andalusia, been forgotten? Has not the
garrison of Madrid just joined the inhabitants
of that city, abandoning their Captain-General ?
And if the sante thing should occur with the corps which
might be sent thither, what would become of dis-
cipline? What of the army ? If I should march to Ma-
drid, I should be uneasy as to what might happen with
regard to the rest of the troops, in the present state of fer-
mentation on the part of the people. If I should send
thither a General possessing my confidence, his compro-
mise would be terrible, and it is very doubtful whether the
soldiers would fight against compatriots who will present
themselves with open arms, saying, the cause for which
I am struggling is the same as that for which you have
shed your blood, and for which you have suffered tire un-
exampled toils which render your names glorious.'
" Your Majesty says to me that, in order to regain your
confidence more than ever, the pledge will be, that I come
to the decision of defending the throne, thus freeing my
country from the evils with which it is threatened.
" Madame—l have never deserved to have your Majesty's
confidence withdrawn from me. Does my blood shed in
battle, my constant anxiety for, and my whole existence
devoted to, the consolidation of the Throne and to the
happiness of my country ; and, in short, the history of my
military life—do these circumstances count for nothing in
your Majesty's opinion? Is it necessary that I should now
give a proof of my fidelity to what I have sworn to, by
gratifying, perhaps, the base desires of those imen who,
bereft of the titles which I am proud of holding, have in-
duced your Majesty to turn a deaf car to my warnings, and
to listen to their insidious projects?
" I believe, Madame, that the Throne of my Queen is in
no danger, and I feel persuaded that the misfortunes of
my country may be averted by the appreciation of the
counsels which, in order to avoid those evils, I considered
it to be my duty to offer to your Majesty. Madame, there
n;ay still be time for this. Madame, a frank manifesto
from your Majesty, declaring that the Constitution shall
not be deteriorated, that the present Cortes shall be dis-
solved, and that the laws they voted shall be submitted to
the deliberation of the Legislature to be newly convoked,'
will tranquillize the public mind, if at the same time your
Majesty should select six advisers of the Crown of liberal,
pure, just, and wise reputation. In that case, your Ma-
jesty may be persuaded that all those who have pronounced
themselves as dissidents would quit their hostile attitude,
and would acknowledge with enthusiasm the goodness of
your Majesty, who has always been the mother of Spa-
niards ; there will neither be bloodshed nor misfortunes—
peace will be ensured—the ever-virtuous army will pre-
serve its discipline, and will maintain order and respect for
the laws—it w ill be a strong shield i.or the constitutional
throne, and our independence will be respected ; whilst
that period of prosperity will commence which this af-
flicted nation requires. in recompense of its generous sacri-
fices and its heroic efforts.
" But if these means of salvation should not be adopted
without a moment's loss, it will be difficult to calculate
upon the course of events, and as to the point at which
their effects may arrive ; for a revolution, however sacred
may be the object that produces it, may perchance be
drawn into another channel by the perversity of some in-
dividuals who would put the masses of the public in motion
for the purpose of accomplishing criminal and anarchical
projects.
" May your Majesty deign to fix your entire considera-
tion upon what I have said, in order that your decision may
be the most just and felicitous under such difficult circum-
stances.—Barcelona, 7th September, 1840.
Placing myself at the feet of your,Mejest,
Signed) " The Duke de la VICTORIA."

the scorn of the whole of Europe. But it is supposed he
remains in his former position, being prevented from ad.
var.cing by the want of supplies, and the general disor-
ganization of the whole of his army. The Porte, in the
meanwhile, is fast preparing, and will be ready to meet him
with a formidable force, in the event of his venturing on a
forward movement. In addition to the camp which I al-
luded to at Koniali, another is being formed in the neigh-
bouihood of the capital' which will chiefly be composed of
Albanian troops. The troops, it is here reported, arc to
be placed under the command of General Jochmus, who
arrived on Malian), with despatches from England, having
been sent out for this apecial service. If this report be
correct, the only remark that can possibly be made is, that
a fitter individual could not have been chosen. General
Jochmus held command in Greece throughout the period
of the Greek Revolution, and is perfectly acquainted with
the Albanian character, and he also distinguished himself'
in the war in Spain.
The trial of the ex-Vizier, Khosreff Paella, on the first
charges which bad been la-ought against him, for defalca-
tions in his public accounts, was brought to a termination
on Sunday, and he is condemned to be exiled for three
years. He is still to be tried on another indictment, and
that of a character far more serious, viz., that of plotting
for the overthrow of the Government, but it is not known
when the trial will commence.
Admiral Walker sailed on Thursday last with the
Turkish fleet, following in the wake of the Iransports
which had already taken their departure for the Syrian
coast. The place of rendezvous is the island of Cyprus,
where the whole of this force will be collected, and in
readiness to act when the definitive resolution of Mehemet
Ali shall have been received, or the twenty days' grace al-
lowed him shall have expired.
Mr. R. Colquhoun, her Majesty's Consul-General in
Bucharest, arrived on Wednesday last, his presence having
been required by Lord Ponsonby, whose patience is at
length exhausted by the reiterated slights and affronts
which the petty tyrant of Wallachia has dared to put
upon the British flag. Prince Ghika, pluming himself
upon the protection of Russia, whose awe dame he is, nut
contented with trampling under foot the much-vaunted
regkwnt organique, end, exercising the most unmitigated
tyranny over leis own miserable subjects, endeavours to ex-
tend the same lawless oppression over the subjects of other
powers, and particularly the lonian proteges of Great Bri-
taM. His Lordship will, no doubt, address the necessary
remonstrances to the Porte, and demand, not only ample
satisfaction for past offences, but proper security for the
future good conduct of the Wallachian Hospodar.
The Talbot, Captain Codrington, relieved, on Saturday,
the Dido, on our station.
General Jochmus arrived yesterday by the French
steamer, bringing despatches from Downing-street to Lord
Ponsonby. He found Admiral Walker at the Dardanelles,
with one ship of the line, one frigate, one corvette, and
thirty trroops, having on board between five and six
thousand transports, under the command of Selim Pacha;
from thence he was to have sailed, yesterday morning, for
the island of Cyprus. They communicated with the
steamer from Alexandria, which gave intelligence that
Mehemet Ali had refused to accept the conditions which
ladiat Pacha was authorised to offer him. The coast of
Syria is already blockaded by ships of the British squadron,
and several British officers of rank are expected to direct
the operations of the land troops when it shall be found
necessary to commence hostilities. It seems, likewise, ta
he certain that a corps of British troops will be sent to co
operate with the Turkish army. The Prince of Samos
arrived by the same steamer, his presence at Constanti-
nople having been required by the Sultan.

TURKISH MSNIFESTO.

TRANSLATION OF AN ARTICLE FROM TIE I,IONIFEUR OT.

COURT CIRCULAR.

WINDSOR, THURSDAY.—Her /Majesty took a car-
riage airing this afternoon in the Park, accompanied by
the Princess Hohenlohe and two of the children of her
Serene Highness. The Countess of Charlemont, Lady
Charlotte Dunilas, and Baroness Spaeth, followed in
one carriage, and the Hon. Miss Cccks and Hon. Miss
Cavendish occupied another. Prince Albert and an
equestrian party, including most of the Gentlemen at
the Castle, left at the same time.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert, attended by Ma-
jor-General Sir E. Bowater and Captain Seymour, re-
viewed the 60th Rifles, now stationed at IVindsor, i❑
the Little Park, at nine o'clock this morning, The two
Majors of this regiment, Majors Cockburn and Trevil-
lyan, will have the honour of joining the Royal circle at
dinner this evening.
Mr. John Grerillc Fennell, Secretary to the New
Association for the Promotion of the Fine Arts in Scot-
land, waited upon Prince Albert, to solicit his patronage
as patron of the institution, and his Royal Highness has
been graciously pleased to consent to the application.
Mr. Selwyn left the Castle this morning.
The Duchess of Kent and the Princess Therese are
expected to return from town this evening, to join the
Royal dinner party.

Her Majesty the Queen Dowager, attended by the
Countess Brownlow and Lady l3edingfeld, took an
airing yesterday afternoon i❑ the Regent's Park and
Hyde Park in an open barouche and four.
The Duke of Cambridge spent the day yesterday
shooting at Coombe Wood, returning to Cambridge
House in the afternoon.
The Portuguese Minister transacted business 'yester-
day at the Foreign Office.
Despatches from the Governor of the Mauritius were
received yesterday at the Colonial-office.

THE PRINCESS AUGUSTA.
The Duchess of Kent, accompanied by the Princess
Therese of Hohenlohe Schillingsfurst,: came to town
yesterday from Windsor Castle, and visited the Princess
Augusta at Clarence House, St. James's. The Royal
Duchess had an interview with the Princess.
Her Majesty the Queen Dowager and the Duchess
of Gloucester also paid visits yesterday to the Princess
Augusta, and spent some time with her Royal Highness.
The following account of her Royal Highness's health
was issued yesterday :
" The Princess Augusta in the early part of the night
was restless and suffered some pain, but her Royal
Highness has this morning had some refreshing sleep,
and continues in the same state as yesterday.
" Clarence House, Sept. 17."
The inquiries after the health of the Princess at Cla-
rence House, were yesterday very numerous. Among
them were her Serene Highness the Princess Therese of
Hohenlohe Schillingsfurt ; the French Ambassador ;
the Netherlands Minister and Madame Dedel ; the
Portuguese Minister ; Baron Sehleinitz, Prussia❑
Charge d'Affaires ; Archbishop of Armagh, the Ha-
noverian Minister, Duchess of Inverness, Duchess
Dowager cf Marlborough, Marchioness of West-
meath, Earl and Countess of Sandwich, Viscount
Barrington, Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston, Vis-
count and Viscountess Sydney, Lord Dalmeny, Lord
Sidney Osborne, Lady Catherine Buckley, Lady Sher-
borne, Lady Augusta Cotton, Lady Campbell, Lady
Shaw Stewart, Miss Shaw Stewart, Sir Robert Shafto
and Lady Adair, Hon. Captain and Lady Susan Ho-
tham, the Attorney-General, Colonel Couper, Colonel
and Lady Mary Fox, Colonel Sir Samuel G. Higg►ns,
and Mrs. Dawkins Pennant.
At intervals during the day the Princess suffered
from pain, but last evening her Royal Highness became
composed.
The Duchess of Kent and the Princess Therese of
Hohenlohe on leaving Clarence House, yesterday, went
to Marlborough House, and partook of a dejeune with
her Majesty the Queen Dowager. The Royal Duchess
and the Princess Therese left Marlbough House soon
after three o'clock in a chariot and four, with outriders,
on their return to Windsor Castle.

and expensive as is consistent with its efficiency.
One great object has been to reduce the number of
objections, by requiring the specific ground of objec-
tion to be stated on the notice, and adhered to in the
inquiry before the Barrister. Another reform in the
system will consist in the allowance of more time for
paying the rates ; and a third, in doing away with the
anomalies relating to the removal from one house to
another in the interval between the registration and the
election. The objections made to each of these re-
forms by the Tory party in Parliament, have Been
such as to prevent Ministers from effecting the re-
quisite alterations ; and it has placed upon the ene-
mies to change the whole responsibility of imposing
upon the constituency so much trouble and expense as
that to which they arc now subject. The Tory policy,
with some honourable exceptions, is this—to make the
registration as troublesome, as expensive, and as restric-
tive as possible, while the policy of the Liberal party
has been to diminish the trouble, to reduce the cost,
and to open as wide a door to the free exercise of
the elective franchise as is consistent with the existing
qualifications. The effect of the Tory policy is to dis-
franchise vast numbers of persons, both in counties and is
boroughs, who would otherwise have votes for knights of
the shire, and for borough Members. But if the electors
act with spirit, and maintain their privileges by all possible
diligence and attention till all the reforms which must
ultimately be made are effected, the evil now so loudly
and generally, we may add so properly complained
of, will he remedied. Nothing can prevent this but
the restoration of Tory rule, which may arise from
the Parliamentary electors neglecting to register when
they have just claims, or neglecting to attend in the
Barrister's Court to support their rights when they are
improperly objected to. This is a dereliction of duty
which no man who values his own rights and privi-
leges personally, or the interests of his country gene-
rally, will be guilty of. Let no elector say, " this re-
gistration is attended with more trouble or with more
' cost than the privileges it confers are worth." The
worth of having electors under the influence of Liberal
principles, rather than electors who are regardless
of the interests of their country, cannot be esti-
estimated ; even as a :eater of personal ease and
public economy, it is every man's duty to attend to the
registration, that the alterations, which sooner or later
are sure to take place in the system, may be effected
by those who would wish to bring it into disrepute by
making it work ill. Now that many of the other
great questions, which have so long divided pubic opi-
nion and occupied the attention of Parliament, are
settled, registration both in England and Ireland, and
both parliamentary and municipal, must be taken up ;
and we are quite prepared to expect that in the very
next Session of Parliament this highly important sub-
ject will occupy the principal attention of both
branches of the Legislature. If ever there was a period
at which Reformers should put forth their energies it
is at present. Indeed, this is so obvious that it is
scarcely necessary to enforce it by any argument.
Parties in that branch of the Legislature through which
the Government of the country can alone be carried
on, are so nicely balanced, that should a general election
take place, a very few seats gained by our enemies—
and at what political villainy would they stop to attain
them ?—would give those enemies the command of the
House of Commons, enable them to dictate to the
Queen, and establish a reign of terror in Ireland ; the
consequences of which there are few men bold enough
to contemplate without alarm. The enemies of our
country are ever active, not merely in increasing their
own numerical strength, but—that which to them is
equally effective—diminish our forces. Let us fight,
them with their own weapons, and let every man who
can oppose a Tory successfully he satisfied that next
to registering his own vote he does that which best ad-
vances the interest of his country.
(From the Times.)