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London, England, 1828-01-15 00:00:00

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elligence.

—The French officer cut down one of the pirates,
and then threw fire into the powder magazine,
so that the ship blew up ; 62 of the Greek pirates perished
on this occasion, and two of the Frenchmen saved them-
selves upon a plank. The French Consul here has already
sent a person to give some assistance to the two French-
men who were saved. (The remainder of the letter from
Syra relates to the continued plundering of all ships which
fall into the bands of the pirates.)

VIENNA, JAN. 3.
Metalliques, 88 7-16 ; Bank Shares, 1030.
ROME, DEC. 29.
In a preceding letter I mentioned the arrest of Father•
D'Alvarez, confessor to the late Queen of Spain. Since
the death of her Majesty this man lived here quite alone,
excluded from society and connections of every kind, and
lived upon his pension in such retirement that the public
had wholly forgotten him, till a report was suddenly spread
that he had been arrested at the desire of the Spanish
Court, conveyed to Civita Vecchia, put on board a ship
that had arrived there, and sent to Spain. This report pro-
ving to be true, our newspapers could not find any but poli-
tical reasons for so extraordinary a circumstance ; some
fancied that Father Alvarez was accused of being a Con-
stitutionalist, others that he was a Carlist. Within these
few days another report has gained ground which is more
singular than the preceding, but calculated to excite great
interest. It is affirmed that the late Queen a short
time before her death made a solemn disclosure to
Father Alvarez, which she confirmed by taking the sa-
crament, and by a document written by her own hand.—
It is added, that Father Alvarez, after having long observed
the strictest silence with respect to this secret, had at length
mentioned it to one of his friends, likewise a Spanish
Priest, and the latter immediately gave information of it to
the Spanish Cabinet, which led to the arrest and giving up
of Father Alvarez. This is the story, I cannot affirm what
truth there may be in it, or whether the differences which
have arisen between the two Courts are founded upon the
appointment of Bishops for the American Provinees, or in
the original refusal of the Popish Court to give up Father
Alvarez ; but it is certain that the relations between the
two Cabinets are by no means of an amicable nature. No-
betly now believes that the Marquess de Labrador, lately
appointed Spanish Ambassador to the Roman Court, and
who had been every moment expected at Rome, will now
come—nay, the preparations which were making in the
Hotel of the Spanish Legation for his reception, have been
suspended.

Gibraltar Chronicles of the 27th ult. have
been received : their contents are extremely un-

important.

Accounts from Toulon state that three bomb
vessels are constructing there, and eight others
at Brest, L'Orient, and Cherbourg, which are
for an expedition against Algiers. The frigate,
Fleur-de-Lis, has sailed to join the division
which blockades Algiers, and tho frigate Fiore,
from Brest, is destined for the same Port. The
only ship of the line getting ready in the above
of 74 guns.
Port is the Ville de Marseilles,

The second irruption of the Thames into the
Tunnel has given rise to an apprehension that
this national undertaking will be discontinued,
not from any doubt of the practicability
of the
measure, but for want of funds to carry it on.
We sincerely trust this not be the case. In
all great undertakings the difficulties are. in pro-
portion to the magnitude of the design, and the
utility of the object in view. The projectors of
the Tunnel must therefore have contemplated the
possibility, nay, the probability of such accidents
as have taken place. Where then is the reason
for alarm from accidents which they must have
foreseen, and for the occurrence of which they

downfall of the new Ministry, because its mem-
bers are not sufficiently identified with the con-
tending parties who at present divide the strength
of the Chambers.

By the Brussels Papers, to the 13th instant,
it appears that the war in Batavia was likely to
be resumed, in consequence of the negociations
with the insurgents having terminated without a
satisfactory result. The Dutch were, however,

preparing to recommence offensive operations
with vigour, in consequence of the reinforcement
received by the Waterloo.
According to accounts from Warsaw, it ap-
pears that the Polish army, though not bound to
serve out of the kingdom, is willing to march
against the Turks, if necessary, hoping thereby
to facilitate the restoration of Poland as an In-
dependent State. The hope is vain. The in-
dependence of Poland is far more likely to be
vindicated by, the army remaining at home than
by leaving their country. The following are ex-
tracts :

WARSAW, DEC. 10.—By our Constitution, the Polish
army is not bound to serve out of the kingdom, but the
troops have solicited, as a favour, permission to take part in
the war which is preparing against the enemies of Christen-
dom. They have been the more eager in this request,
because the issue of this war might offer a chance for the
restoration of Poland as an Independent State.
BRUSSELS, JAN. 11.—The Prussian State Gazette
says, that the Divan at Constantinople was engaged, after
the departure of the three Ambassadors, in drawing up a
Manifesto.

Accounts from Wallachia, of the 19th December, say
every thing announces war. The Russian armies are ready
to march. M. Aquena, the Austrian Agent, has sent
orders to the shepherds of Transylvania, who drive their
flocks to graze in the plains of Wallachia, to quit the banks
of the Danube, and return to their own country.
Military duty is done at Bucharest by the armed inha-
bitants, and the posts are every where doubled.
Fifty Hungarian water carriers have been transformed
into Austrian soldiers, to protect the houses and shops of
the subjects of the Emperor.

We hear from Hermanstadt that the number of Austrian
troops in Transylvania and the Bannat is daily increasing.
It is announced officially, that the next sitting of the
Second Chamber of the States General is fixed for the
16th inst.

Madras Papers to the end of August have
been received, but they contain no political in-

We received this morning the Allgemeine
Zeitung of the Bth inst., from which we extract
the following

TRIESTE, JAN. 1.
A letter from Syra of the 13th of December, received
here, is to the following effect. We have here but little
news that can be depended on, hut reports in abundance.
It is said that the English and Russian Admirals had pro-
posed to Ibrahim Pacha, to convey him and his troops to
Alexandria, and that he appeared willing to consent to it.
It is said that Mavrocordato will be President if Greece,
instead of Count Capo d'lstria. It is said that an Imperial
Austrian schooner, which went to Scio, on accoant of the
insults offered to the Austrian Consul at that place, had not
only been kept off from the shore by the fire of the Greeks,
but had even been obliged ta.eut her cables. Lastly we
have the following accounts from Nasia. A French
corvette bad taken the piratical schooner, belonging to
Tsideri, and because it was not furnished with papers from
the Greek Government, an officer and 15 men were sent
'on board, who took it to Milo. The schooner wu driven
trj, a storm to the island of Astrafaglin, and where it
anchored. There it was suddenly attacked by two
mistics, who treated the French in a cruel manner.

It is stated in a letter from Barcelona of the
Bth January, that the army of Catalonia would
have been no more wanting, as the band of in-
surgents were dispersed, and the Army of Ob-
servation would also be disbanded ; but the rising
of new bands has not permitted this measure to be
put in force. A corps of 600 men has proclaimed,
at Abisbal, CHARLES V. King of Spain. In

Arragon there is also another considerable corps,
but with the exception of these, all the other bands

are insignificant.

THE FUNDS-(THIS DAY).

CITY, Try Ears to' Caeca.
Consols closed yesterday evening at 85/ 6 for ac-
count, and opened this morning at 86, since which
they have been 86 11 for account, and 84- ex.
div. for money; the latter is somewhat easier to.:
day, and the appearance of the market is generally
good; some fears seem to be entertained that the
Bears have not yet covered their accounts, and con-
sequently there is some alarm entertained that the
approaching settlement will be attended with con-
siderable mischief, particularly if the parties who
have lent stock should continue to require a return
of it prior to the 22d inst. India Bonds continue to
get up, being 93 5; Exchequer Bills, 61 2 pm.
This being Settling-day in the Foreign Securities,
little or nothing has been attended to but making up
accounts, and prices are nearly nominal :—Brazilian
Bonds, 591 604; Buenos Ayres, 42 4; Chilian,
25 7; and Colombian, 26 4; Danish are 604;
Russian, 911 2 ; and Greek 174 1 ; Mexican, 6
per Cents. are 464 4. The same want of activity
attends the Share Market, Brazilian Mines are
67 9 prem. ; Colombian, 224 34 per Share; in
every thing else no alteration.

In the City there is nothing fresh known relative
to the formation of the new Ministry; the general
feeling is, it must bear a considerable disposition to
a liberal policy, to have the confidence of the country.
The fears which we expressed in our City article
yesterday, relative to the accounts that would be re-
ceived this morning from the coast are, we are sorry
to say, most amply verified, and Lloyd's books ex-
hibit the almost unexampled fury and damage occa-
sioned by the gale of last Saturday night and Sun-
day morning.
Three per Cent. Consols, 114 f -11, ex. 'Cr. ; Ditto for the
Account, 86 Three per Cent. Reduced, 85i ; India
Bonds, 93 5 pm. ; Exchequer Bills, 61 2 psi.
FORNlGTL—Brazilian, 691 601 ; Buenos Ayres, 42 4 ;
Chilian, 25 7; Colombian, 26 ; Danish, 60 i; Greek,
17f ; Mestiean, Evper Cent. 35, 6 ; Ditto, 6 per Cent.,
46 ; Peruvian, 25 6 ; Portuguese, 711 2 ; Reseian,
914 21 ; Spanish, 101 11.
Mpas.—Anglo Mexican, 60 i i die. ; Eraziliaa, 67
9 pm.; Bolivar, 2 ; Colombian, 221 31 per share;
Real del Monte, par 10 pm. ; Tlalpuxahua, 100 die. ;
United. Illexioan,•2o-4- io

TWO O'CLOCK.

The poor Bears have taken fresh alarm, and are
buyingin their accounts without waiting for the day of
reckoning. Consols went up to 861 for a moment,
were buyers, and retrograded to / when fresh
alarm caused further demand on the present scarcity
of stock, and they are now 86w, with an appear-
ance of further improvement.

THRZE O'CLOCK.

Consols have been done at 86/i for the Ac-
count, but a report this moment prevails that
Parliament is to be prorogued for a week or ten
days. This has caused rather a panic in the Market,
and Consols have receded to 861 i for the account.

FITE MINUTES AFTER THREE.
Consols for Account have been 86 1., are now
sellers at 861. .

FOUR O'CLOCK.—CLOSING PRICES.
Consols 841 i , Danish 60i
Do. for Ae. 864 i Greek, 1825 174
Brazilian Bonds
Peruvian
chißuenosiian Ay 42} 423- Mexican, 182.5 46
Russian 921
Columbian, 1824 26 Spanish, 1821 104

On Thursday the Incorporation of Bakers of
this city very handsomely voted to the Glasgow Asylum
for the Blind the sum of One Hundred Guineas.— Glas-
gow Free Press.

Amateur Charity Plays have been got up in
Cork, under the patronage of the Military. Major
O'KELLY, of the 10th Regiment, and Captain TRAVTRI,
of the East India Company, are among the Stewards.—
Tipperary Free Press.
Mr. LANts, vve understand, has ordered the
Magistrates to be on their posts, and the Police in readiness
to watch the Simultaneous Meetings which will take place
to-morrow, in every parish in Dublin—and very gene-
rally, as we hope and believe, throughout the kingdom.—
Dublin Evening Post.

MINOR THEATRE THEATRICAL FUND.-
A Meeting has been held at the Coburg Theatre, to take
into consideration the propriety of establishing a Fund for
the Relief of Minor Theatre Performers, when sickness
and age render them incapable of following their profes-
sion. \Ve understand that Mr. DAVIDGL has gratuitously
offered his Theatre in aid of the abo►e charitable under-
taking.

Among the on dits very prevalent to-day in
this City, a very remarkable one is, that arrangements will
be made for the retirement of the BARON, who will
be succeeded by the Arronivxv-GaNxitaL, and that Mr.
SA U RIN will resume the latter office.—Dublin Even. Post.
DTSPEP4IA.—Dr. JAMES JOHNSON, in the
last number of The _Medico Chirurgical Review, says,
" It would be a merciful dispensation of Providence, if
every young practitioner were to have one year's misery of
dyspepsia—say the first year—when he would have plenty
of time to attend to himself ! It would save some thou-
sands of his future dyspeptic patients from the murderous
practice of blue pill at night, and black broth in the
morning ; a practice which, we verily believe, inflicts a
greater annual amount of moral and physical sufferings on
humanity, than all the other errors of medicine' put toge-
ther ! We seriously advise the rising generation of the
profession to look to this in time. The non-professional
public is every day acquiring experience on this point ; and
we have the means of knowing that an important revolu-
tion is on the eve of bursting forth, in respect to the pro-
priety of deluging the dyspeptic stomach with drastic
medicines."

THE ROBBERY IN WATERLOO-PLACE.--
At the late hour when we received information of the daring
and extensive burglary, committed in the premises of Mr.
Caoox, silk mercer and draper, of Waterloo-place, Pall-
Mall, on Sunday night, we could not give a fuller report of
the occurrence. Wo were in error, in stating, that the
property stolen was of the value of 3001.; the fact is, that
the property carried off by the thieves exceeded in value
SOO/. It consisted of German, Irish, and Scotch damask
table cloths of different sizes, value 3001. ; mnslins and cal.
limes, 150/. ; silk goods, 501.; and cash, 24/. There is
every reason to believe, the thieves were in the premises a
considerable time. A cabriolet, as well as a hackney-coach,
were seen in Regent street, waiting for some time, about
the period the robbery is sapposed to have been committed.
The stock in the shop, which was left behind, is valued at
several thousand pounds.

must have been prepared ? The masterly manner
in which the first irruption has been overcome,
is a sufficient guarantee for surmounting the
second. As to the want of funds, we cannot
think that the Proprietors, after having expended
so much, are sti devoid of public spirit as to
sacrifice all by relinquishing the project. But
should they be so disposed, we trust that Govern-
ment will step forward and maintain our national
character for enterprise by completing the work.