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London, England, 1846-09-16 00:00:00

political affairs—who could hope to exact from such
a man a blind obedience to his lordly will and plea-
sure, would hardly be disposed to respect the opinions
and the desires of his tenantry. Manliness of cha-
racter has ever been considered the characteristic of
English yeomen, and any attempt to coerce by
unfair means the honest expression of opinion,
to reduce to a state of villeinage and serfdom an in-
dependent tenantry will, most undoubtedly, provoke
the opposition it is intended to suppress. We can
scarcely suppose that his Grace would venture to
carry into effect the threats he has uttered, that
the notices to quit which it is stated have been already
served, in anticipation of, and preparation for, the
general election which must shortly take place, will
ever be acted on. We must emphatically warn his
Grace, as we have repeatedly warned the Irish land-
lords, " that property has its duties as well as its
rights ;" and that any attempt to exceed the fair and
legitimate exercise of those rights, is sure to be
visited with a full and ample measure of retributive
justice. The walls of the Senate House have rung
with the indignant eloquence of those who have re-
probated and exposed the vile system of clear-
ing estates, no matter what might be the ex-
citing cause. The public press throughout
the nation has, with scarcely an exception, advocated
the cause of the expelled tenantry, and has directed
the public opinion of the country to a just feeling of in-
dignation against their heartless oppressors. The entire
landlord and tenant code, which appeared to have been
framed with a sole view to the benefit of the first-
named class, has in the sister country been subjected
to revision, and close attention to its details and valu-
able and extensive alterations and reforms have been
suggested for the purpose of annulling the objection-
able parts, and at last placing the occupiers and culti-
vators of the soil in the enjoyment of their just rights
and privileges. The Ulster tenant right has become
known to the nation at large, the popular
voice has demanded its extension throughout
the remainder of Ireland, and there is little doubt but
that if British landlords abuse their power and
privileges, that they will, in llke manner, be
subjected to control, and that they will be
deprived of rights the exercise of which can
no longer be safely entrusted to them. We
should be sorry that any indiscreet or intemperate
conduct should demand a change in the social rela-
tions between landlord and tenant in England. We
are satisfied that the cultivation of kindly feelings,
of mutual regard and confidence is of the utmost
value to both parties. The landlord who treats his
tenantry well, who comforts and assists them, and
discharges properly the duties of his situation, will
deservedly attain great influence. Many of the occu-
piers will from love yield that which they would
never give from a baser motive ; but there is a lim

which must not be passed, a boundary line which
must not be crossed. 'We sincerely hope that such a
trespass may not be attempted ; but, should it un-
fortunately be the case, it will be the duty of honest
journalists to denounce the transgressors, to submit
their conduct to the ordeal of public opinion, and, if
necessary, to call upon the nation, by the peaceful but
irresistible force of argument and reason, to demand
the abolition of the objectionable and abused powers.

Accounts from Rome state that the POPE is devot-
ing his attention to the settlement of the diplomatic
relations of the Court of Rome with the Ottoman
Porte, with a view to promote the trade of Italy with
the Levant. Count EscALoN, the Roman Consul at
Marseilles, has been ordered to proceed to Constanti-
nople on this mission. France will afford him every
facility to bring his negotiation to a successful termi-
nation.

The inhabitants of Ancona have presented to
Monsignore Rossi, the delegate of the province,
an address, which had been, voted by acclamation,
demanding—first, the permission to erect a monument
to Pius IX. ; second, a convocation of new provincial
councils, which would efficiently represent the wishes
and wants of the provinces, and endowed with the
power of proposing the necessary measures for the
welfare of the people. The news of this popular de-
monstration soon spread through the different lega-
tions, and caused a great sensation.

It would appear that the valley of the Appenthal is
not to be added to France, notwithstanding the
alleged agreement fur its sale by the Canton of Vaud.
In the sitting of the Swiss Diet at Zurich, on the
10th September, the President declared that the re-
port current among the public that Appenthal was to
be added to France, was void of foundation. The
valley is one league and a half in length, and one
league in breadth, with two or three hundred inhabi-
tants, and is of great importance in a military point
of view. The deputy of the Canton de Vaud stated
that the inhabitants considered themselves as Swiss,
and proved by documents that the valley formed part
of the confederation. He said that the conduct of
France was not very honourable, and demanded that
the matter should be laid before the Vorort, as it was
important for it to be made public that the confedera-
tion did not intend renouncing any of its rights. The
proposition was unanimously adopted.

The following proclamation, dated Sans Souei,
Sept. 4, has been issued by the King of PRUSSIA on
the subject of the late disturbances at Cologne :—" I
have learnt with much sorrow, by the reports of the
authorities, and through the address of the Burgo•
master and of the Municipal Council of Cologne, of
the 14th instant, that a considerable number of the
inhabitants not only opposed the measures taken by
the police for the tranquillity of the town, and offered
resistance to the troops called out to enforce order,
but that they also assailed them with stones. Re-
sistance to the authorities is everywhere a serious
offence, especially in a town which may justly be
called one of the ramparts of Germany.
The interference of the troops is therefore
wrongfully termed insignificant in the address. I
am of opinion that, on the contrary, the riot
ought to have been put down by force of arms, and
that it is greatly to be regretted that one man was
killed, and others dangerously wounded, as stated in
the reports. My troops showed a general coolness
and praiseworthy moderation, so much so, that I ex-
pressed my satisfaction to them on their conduct
through the Commander-in-Chief. If, as it is stated
in the address, without however being proved, peaceful
citizens were ill-treated by the soldiers in parts of the
town distant from the scene of tumult, or if they
have committed any other excesses, the offenders shall
be punished according to the rigour of martial law.
I acknowledge the services of the citizens in endea-
vouring to maintain order; but I blame the more the
organization of a civic guard, without the express
sanction of the authorities, as it might be thought
that the civil and military authorities, after
having resorted to force, entrusted the mainte-
nance of order to the citizens, whilst it is my express
desire to avoid even the appearance of such weakness.
If the municipal authorities complain of not having
been informed of the measures taken for the evening
of the 4th, principally of an imposing military force
(as it is stated) on the market-place, I declare that
after what took place on the evening before that the
appearance on duty of those two hundred men was
not an extraordinary ►neasure, and that it was excus-
able, as on the one side it was a precaution against
further excesses; and on the other side, that the
burgomaster was informed of the fact. Neverthe-
less, according to the wish expressed, I have ordered
that, in future, when extraordinary measures are
deemed requisite, time permitting, the municipal
authorities shall be informed, so as in. their turn to
inform the citizens, and to demand their concurrence.
I have reason to hope that the good sense of the citi-
zens and of the authorities will prevent the occur-
rence of such events in future."
The attention of the Diet at Frankfort is almost
exclusively occupied by the consideration of the
affairs of the Duchies of Schleswig and Holstein.

Madrid papers of the 9th have been received.
The Comercio states that Mr. BULWZR has ad-
dressed a second note to Senor ISTURITZ of a very
energetic character, on the subject of the MONTPEN-
SI ER alliance. The Herald() admits the fact of a se-
cond note having been sent, but declares that it was
but a repetition of the former note, " pointing out
anew the grave complications to which the projected
union might give rise." The Spanish Government
is evidently ill at ease on the subject of this alliance,
and hence the eagerness of the Heraldo to catch at
straws for the purpose of inducing a belief that the
English Government is in agreenumt with that of