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London, England, 1832-10-29 00:00:00

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LONDON,
MONDAY EVENING. OCTOBER 29, 1832.

The ratification of the treaty signed by Lord
PALMERSTON and Prince TALLEYR AND was
received by the Prince early on Saturday morn-
ing; and an appointment having been immedi-
ately made with Lord PALMERSTON the ratifi-
cations were exchanged at two o'clock on
Saturday. We understand, however, that great
efforts are making by the Conservatives here,
and by the Carlists in France, to induce our
KING and LOUIS PHILLIPPE to prevent the
execution of the treaty, the plans of the Con-
servatives for the restoration of CHARLES X.
in France, and of a Wellington Ministry in
England not being sufficiently matured. Should
the liberal party obtain the upper hand, the
French army will immediately enter Belgium,
and, in all probability, an embargo will be laid
in our ports upon Dutch property.

It seems by the accounts from Brussels that
King LEOPOLD is determined to identify his
feelings with those of his subjects, and to stand
or fall with them in the struggle for national in-
dependence. The conduct of LEOPOLD since
he came to the crown of Belgium has been de-
serving of admiration. He has, unlike other
Sovereigns, relied on the esteem and affections
of his people for the support of his throne, and
if a court faction has occasionally triumphed
over his reason, the triumph has been of short
duration. We hope he will persevere in the
right course, for it will be delightful to see one
popular King upon the continent. He has a
glorious prospect before him if he will remain
firm as the Sovereign of a free people, acting
with and for them, and not as one of the divine
and not that
right family of Kings, who have enjoyed their
privileges so long that they now really believe
Kngthatinsatiaorens
mweerreelymathdee Kings,cfohriefa.mgistrates of the
people, removable on the violation of the com-
pact which exists for the regulation and benefit
of society. LEOPOLD is indeed only the no-
minal head of four millions of persons, but let
him perform his duty to them and he will have
the warm support of fifty millions of freemen.
The King of BELGIUM, who is at the same time
the Uncle of the future Queen of England,
and the husband of a daughter of the French
KING is not a contemptible personage, although
his own nation does not number one-seventh
part of the population of France, and if an
European war should arise—a war not for the
mere settlement of the Belgian Question, but to
determine whether despotism or freedom shall
prevail in Europe—whether Poland shall be
free---Portugal and Spain be again under the
influence of a constitutional system—Germany
and Italy be relieved from the yoke of ty-
ranny,—if such a war should arise, and LEOPOLD
place himself at the disposal of the friends of
humanity as the champion of liberty, he will be
greater than any Sovereign who ever held the
reins of authority ilr or out of Europe. The
people of this country remember the generous
sympathy shewn by LEOPOLD to the perse-
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cuted mother of the Princess CHARLOTTE,
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and the cold-blooded malignity with which
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fered to the fountain head, and although they
are too magnanimous to disturb the ashes of
the dead by declaring the author of these
calumnies, LEOPOLD himself stands vindicated
before them. Let him, therefore, profit by the fa-
vour of the moment, and merit the esteem and
good-will of a nation to whose future QUEEN he
is so nearly related by acts worthy of a liberal
and enlightened SOVEREIGN. When the
Princess VICTORIA shall come to the Throne,
she will need a good friend and counsellor to
preserve her from the effect of the education
which she has received in a Court filled with
Tories and with a Tory instructor. Let
LEOPOLD so act that the country may see with
delight in his person such a friend and coun-
sellor.

Letters from Vienna state that the formation
of the present French Ministry has been re-
ceived there by the higher classes with the
greatest satisfaction, and notwithstanding the
warlike character of Marshal SOULT, they speak
with the most positive assurances that matters
are on the eve of being finally terminated on the
most amicable terms, without being under the
necessity of having recourse to arms.

Since the exchange of the ratifications between
Lord PALMERSTON and Prince TALLEYRAND
there has been unusual bustle at the Foreign-
office. Last night two King's messengers ar-
rived very unexpectedly at Dover with despatches.
Unfortunately there happened to be no steam-
boat ready, but so urgent was their mission that
one was towed out of the harbour with them
before the steam was up.

The Marquis of LANSDOWNE embarked at
Dover, on Saturday, for Calais. The President
of the Council would hardly leave England at
this time but for something very material.

The letters from France this evening consider
the change in the Spanish Administration as
likely to lead to very important results. The
QUEEN is represented as determined on having
very liberal men about her.

The German Papers, received this morning,
contain the two following paragraphs, which are
important as exhibiting the secret policy of the
" legitimates
VIENNA, OCT. 16.—The Imperial Court is still at
Schoenbrunn. The Archduke Rainer, Viceroy of Itely,
with his family, and Duchess of Angouleme, with her
niece, have apartments in the Imperial Palace at Vienna
(the Burg), but go daily to dine with the Imperial Fa"
mily at Schoenbrunn. The reception of the Duchess hY
the Imperial Family is extremely cordial. She continues
to observe the strictest incognito, and has not yet once sr
peared in the theatre. It seems quite certain that oar
Emperor has refused his assent to any measures of coerchl°
against Holland, and that he acts in this entirely in COI"
cord with the two Northern Courts.

BERLIN, OCT. 15.—News has been brought by $
courier from London that the French and English Pleni-
potentiaries have signed a convention, to which, however,
the other Members of the Conference have not acceded'
in which the use of coercive measures against Holland i•
anticipated. This communication has caused great sense,'
tion here, especially as the English Cabinet is stated t°
have conceded to that of France, the right to enter Belgturnt
if all attempts to induce the King of Holland should fail'
It is affirmed that our Court will not assent upon all
terms to the march of any French troops into Belgium.
VIENNA, OCT. 18.—Five per Cent. Metalliques 91,
9 16; Four per Cents. 76k; Bank Stock, 1,131„--0
gerneine Zeitung, Oct. 23.

We publish in another column an " Address
of the inhabitants of Birmingham to the ancient
and heroic Polish nation." This document de'
serves attention, not merely from its lofty tolle,
of independence, but also from the fine cordial
feeling of sympathy, warm from the heart, and
struck off, as it were, on a heat, that breathes
through it. The high-spirited men of Birming"
ham are not much in the habit of mincing
matters. They do not wrap up their feelings
in a cloud of words, so that there is no getting
at the substance ; what they have to say, tbeY
say in the fewest and directest terms possible'
such as appeal at once to the heart and the 1.10"
derstanding. Mark, in bow frank and affee'
tionate a spirit, they bound upon their subject'
" Brave men of Poland. We call upon yo,
from the heart of England." From the hear'
of England ! There is a magic in the blunt'
honest kindliness of this appeal, that there is 117
resisting nor misinterpreting. It is the simple
but expressive eloquence of the affections, such
as we have never yet heard, hut hope soon t°
hear, in a Reformed House of Parliament, a°a
is as worthy of the men from whom it emanates'
as of the nation to which it is addressed. _

There are no set of men who have such an in'
fluence over the minds of their fellow-citizens n 5
the patriots of Birmingham. The very mentil
of the word " Birmingham" conjures up a hos_
of proud, thrilling recollections. We utter 11,
with a throb at the heart and an exultation at
the spirit. It is inseparably mixed up in our
minds with Reform and regeneration. Bir-
mingham was the pure, full fountain from which
issued that mighty torrent of waters, which, di-
rected as it now is into a fitting channel, bids
fair to cleanse, fertilize, and invifforate the court'
From Birmingham try. of
came that voice -
thunder, whose echoes caught up, and multi'
plied in every quarter of the kingdom, startle'
the despots in their pride of place, nila
told them (and they felt the intimation 35
though it were a warning from heaven) that
their hour was come. That voice now again spe3kil
out in favour of suffering humanity. It bids Poland
look up and not despair; it bids her tyrant pausef
and tremble. "Men of Poland," say the Men
Birmingham—and who so worthy to address the
one, as the other ?-4‘ we would carry comfort t°
your desolated hearts. In the depth of yor
misery we would bid you not despair. YOur
wrongs have excited the indignation of Europe'
The Governments of Europe may forsake yltrn
but believe us, the people are tvith you.
this very moment the storm is gathering over the
heads of your oppressors." We admire the pith
and wording of this passage. It is as stern, simple'
and emphatic, as a war-song of old Tyrtges;
The men of Birmingham bid the men of Polo
not despair, because, though the Governments °f
Europe may forsake, yet the people ate with diem° ;
that is to say, though brute force is against JO:
yet the undivided moral power of the age is cl
their favour, nay, is virtually pledged to their
support. The Birmingham Address is sea