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CONSTANTINOPLE, SEPT. 11.."--(FROSI A PRIVATE Lio.
TER.)--The dissolotion of the corps of the,Bostingis is
again spoken of. Only 120 taverns are to tie allowed in
this city and the environs : all the others are to be pulled
down. Attempts are still made to set fire to the city I
on the 4th an incendiiil was taken at the moment when
he was attempting to carry his 'bleed purpose into effect.
In the night .of, the sth, another attempt was.defeated in
the quarter of Pera; another in Galata was discdtered in
time.. By an order of the Porte, it is forbidden, under
pain of instant death, to speak of the fire of 31st of August.
AcCounts are received from some places of the refusal
of the Janissaries to submit to the new order of things.
HAARLEM, OCT. I6.—Though the number of the sick
at Groningen appears rather to increase than to diminish,
on account of the numerous relapses, the number of deaths
from the sth to the 12th October, was, however, only 132,
fewer by 26 than in, the seven preceding days.
ROTTERDAM, OCT. 16.—T0-day his Majesty opens thii
Sessions of the States General at Brussels.

According to authentic accounts received by one of our
physicians the state of the sickness at Groningen was very
unfavourable, it was in general a malignant intermittent
fever, accompanied with various important symptoms.
The convalescent were very liable to relapse, and in that
case death was generally the consequence; above a third
of the population was attacked, 1,500 had died since the
Bth June, and four days preceding the 10th October, 72.
The accounts from Friezland are still very melancholy ;
sickness and death increase; as appears from the following
statement ;

At Snick the deaths, from Ist to 16th September, were
38; from 16th to Ist October, 42; and from Ist to 15th
October, 59.

In Scholerland the deaths were, in July, 19 persons; in
August, 58 ; in September, 69; and in the first thirteen
days of October, 46.

Tn Aenpoirden, which has 2,500 souls, died in July,
11; in August, 20; in Sept., 21; and in the first 13 days
of Oct., 12.

The Dutch Papers also contain accounts from
to the 11th October. The 'following article de-
scribes in striking colours the punishment of the Tread-
mill, which has been Introduced into the House of
Correction at CronaCh, in Bavaria. The scene is well
painted, and calculated, we should hope, to dger per—
sons from the commission olacts which might subject
them to a nearer view of the vaulted room in which li
this punishment is inflicted, the appearance of which
is compared to DANTE'S Hell
BERLIN, OCT. .11.—The Tread-mill, Which is intro-
duced into the House of Correction at Cronach, in Ba-
varia, grinds daily the flour requisite for the 400 persons
in the establishment.' Every individual makes 600 steps,
and is then relieved by
y le
another,so' that he works eight
minutes and rests eight.ply sicial4veisairtasntche o e prisonersf
weak-
news of the lungs Some other employment is given them.
Every one works at the mill only half a day, and the num-
ber of steps during that time makes a German mile (about
n
once a week, and when there is any
four miles and a half English). Thus they have a German
mile to walk up hill, without mountain air, in a large vaulted
room, with constant interruption and double allowance of
food. The appearance looks like Dante's hell. Conceive
a large vaulted apartment lighted by a single lamp, near
which a sentinel is posted with his drawn sabre, which
Klimmers in the gloom; the prisoners almost'without ex-
°colon well made young persons, in white linen trowsers
end shirt sleeves, seen trop, behind in constant motion, yet
never advancing till the 000 steps are accomplished ;
bell then rings, the workmen let themselves down by iron
bars by which others ascend, so that the wheel never stands
still : 300 men and 100 women are constantly employed
here, and among
voiceislthemareyohuead in the m
throfgood edarrotioomn:
or in
sound of a
any of the other apartments. All the workmen are obliged
to be silent.

Brussels and Dutch Papers of the 18th instant,
have been received this morning. The mast import-
ant document in them 'is the Speech of the XING of
the Netherlands, on opening the AsseMbly of the
States General. This Speech is, upon the whole, a
most satisfactory exposition of the state of Holland,
breathing peace and prosperity, both at home and
abroad, with the trifling exception of the Batavian
squabbles. His MAJESTY in person congratulates
the States on the assurances of peace which he receives
from all quarters—tells them that arrangements for
improving commerce are nearly concluded—laments
the disease at Groningen—which is abating—and the
'accident at Ostend, the cause of which is in course of
investigation. He enlarges upon the ramification of
canals as benefichd to internal navigation—and al-
ludes to the shock, which commercial prosperity had
received throughout Europe from the late specu-
,lations. His MAJESTY then felicitates the assembly
upon the, increasing prosperity of their agriculture—
commerce—and navigation—recommends the diffu-
sion of instruction to, the poor—informs them that
there is a surplus in the receipts of the revenue, appli-
cable to the service of next year-41ot the sum des-
tined for the reduCtion gf the National-Debt is ,
increased, and . what , their High Mightinesses will
like as well, that a reduction can be made in the taxes
without affecting the prollute'af the revenue. In ad-
dition to all this cheering inforMation his MAJESTY
says that a great improvement will be effected in the
penal code and civil tribunals of the kingdom ; and he
concludes his pleasing prospect for Holland with telling
the States that they are, formally opened to fill up the
outlines of the happy picture presented to their admira-
tion. We' cordially wish diem'

.. ' .
hip Majesty •in person, with the fol-
. . BRUSSELS, OCT. 16.
The Session of the. States General was opened to-day,
satisfaction in
in the usual form, hi
lowing speech : - -
b highaing .ab lien dagirtril intoil htyi illo°rrind°;ii thatfeel greatle o
Calculated
icauulea t
et
do rteocei
pro-
mote from all the- Powers, marks of the kindest friendship.
The conclusion of the convention for the interest of Com-
ufactures, so universally
r140,11g enactments is the eonstiot object ofmy.
as well as every thing that may serve to faCili-
tate and extend the relations of my subjects in all "platters
of the globe-
:mit ter rei etri 3acnni d.P
to the desire manifested by both
/ hope that arrangements respecting the affairs of the
Romso Catholic church may soon be concluded with the
going be '
to opened at Rome
;ea,nceownfnoermgoachilaytimi
is
for this purpose.
Notwithstanding some ver 'd' • '
} 'stressing circumstances,
the internal situation of the kingdom .
idlords grounds of
satisfaction.
plia7l.4licsB

The cruel scourge which has for some time desolated

prat of our provinces appears to have reached ,its mates'
intensity it is to be hoped that it will henceforth abate.
Nothing ttat hnmanity and science indicate to relieve the
present evil, and to limit its future ravages, is neglected.
-A terrible catastrophe has befallen the town or Ostend.
A strict enquiry into its causes and effeots is carrying on-
Suitable relief will be distributed where .the nature and
importance of the losses sustained require it.

The great- channels of internal communication are im-
proving, and their•nomber constantly increasing. New
end important parts of them will be entirely finished this
year, and will afford means of conveyance for their im-
portant productions to countries hitherto destitute of eel
communications; the development of active and useful-
industry will soon cause its happy effects to be felt.
The Commission which I had appointed to examine the
means
.dittiproving the course of the rivers, has honour-
ably performed Its difficult task, and presented its report to
me ; this important report will he published and submitted
to the communication and discussion of public opiion:
some of the measures proposed by the Commission, the
utility of which have been acknowledged to be indispelo"
ble, have been immediately adopted, and means to put
them in execution prepared. But before coming to a final
determination on the whole, I have desired to profit by
the scientific investigations which the publication of the
report will doubtless call forth.
The Commission to which I assigned the care of dis-
tributing among the victims of the late inundations, the
giftewhich public beneficence destined for the alleviation
of such great misfortunes, has worthily discharged their
duty. The distribution has been made at a rate bearing $
considerable propdrtion to the lasses—thanks to the gener-
ous commiseration of our countrymen, and the spirit of
order and distributive justice which bas distinguished the
labours of the Com Mission.
The last months of the year which has just elapsed or
one of the most trying periods for all the sources of public
property. The want of confidence, more perhaps than
real want of money, has exercised a fatal influence in the
commercial relations between different nations. Several
of the principal markets of Europe have felt thrsiwk.
This kingdom has also suffered, but the crisis has be "
e,
supported with honour, and the effects hare been felt
much less among us than in other countries.
Agriculture, manufactures, the fisheries, commerce, tind
navigation, have been no less prosperous this year the
the preceding.
Public instruction is more and more adequate to the
wants of society ; the indigent class can every where enjl
it
.gratuitously. In some towns a beginning has been me
with success to give to the working classes special instruc-
tions, with a view to increase their practical knowledge.
The measures adopted in preceding years relative to
the treating of the ancient languages, and some paniculat
branches of the higher departments of education, We
fully answered the expectations entertained of them. The)
will be maintained and followed with perseverance.
~ The fundamental institution of the commercial guar&
may be regulated in the present Session; particular vil°
has been taken to conciliate the great interest of the de'
fence of the country with the domestit duties and the con'
venience of the inhabitants.
Our transmarine possessions engage my particular ee'
licitude. . .
My Commissioner-General in the East Indies is seol,o.tl!
ly engaged in the adoption of measures which may
,I(;,;riani°
accomplish the object of this important miesinth
quillity is not yet entirely restored there,
in tune to
of the troops which have been sent for, and are f hich
reinforce the army in the Indies, and the sending o .egte
still continues, will succeed, if they are conductenne
.Le
ability and prudence, in subduing the rebellion; eel tt,', q
ize the authority of the Netherlands in t
development of so great a force will doubtless read
4700
more efficacious the spirit of moderation and of persun.et,
which, as I am firmly resolved, shall henceforth chimes
derive from
As for our other colonial posseisioss,' metr—t; I tof
just been taken to augment their pros eritY. i"- -'corten-
Caragoa will be henceforth open to all nations. $
hirbeu
et
otsalii:
insireer
merce, navigation, agriculture, and manufactures, rli,
this measure the
great saunter,.
fr then.
geographical position of, the island appearszo rt-e-r
„heal
The state of public finances is favourable. Thef it• In
effects of the stability of the system adopted at* '!es more
all the branches of the revenue its execution bee owe
perfect as the officers acquire,more experience, at ti,
sy to
time that habit renders the observance of it
more
.9
the inhabitants. _a,, lis
The receipt of last year offers a surplus which n!.;_viod
applied to meet part of the disbursements of the hill
.`_
..er'
year. ,We may confidently expect the same favourably '
sults for the receipt of the current year. • I
A all
$
h ve P'
Several provinces have made complaints rest.°to 'd
inequality in the repartition of the hind tax; I :the Cr
Particular attention to them. The operations 01.,11 with
dastre or general curve are are therefore carried Iwo to
increased activity and. sears() that it will be Pl„ing do
present to you in this Session, a plan fbefinnw./. Demo
tigation. If the results should
. repartition of this tax. This subject, which troll ltd inter
is difficult and complicated, still requires 8.1'119°1"ot 4
be no reason for not proceeding-. orthwith to a nine ore
repartition gradnal iutmduction will afford 51it,0.16 ire
opportunities to correct and remove the imperfer i i
herent in such compleit operations. ort 04.
The modification to be made in the tariff of WI"
export duties will be laid before you. effect'.
The loan for the use of our Colonies has l'eentee utl'
in a manner but little onerous. On this oelown in esi-
lity of the institution of the Syndicate has be" l'ga
dent. ' n hiiii been
The third annual account of that instit'ut.u; wo able
recently closed: the general meeting bee °Cot its Per-
to give its entire approbation to the 9.l)e•lr—opinion that
the subject of a
manent committee. It has also exprefsew an
regains"
during the present year the sum destined for al's
rotate I.
Wietill linperfeet,
re '
Sieit
tion of the debt, may be increased. 1 intot 7ea. The
close of - the accounts of 1823, has afforded Ted been to'
crease for the following year the Ginn which had
t iesr;
propoeal to your High MiOtineslng to hi-
signed at first to cover the. expeneei of the currlai, .to nIY.
the favourable situation of the finances enable %w et
great satisfaction, again to propose to you K
tiiill...l , thing
additional cents. on some taxes, without tilt —4
from useful expences.
the cn"l.';neesti'
egad
I flatter myself with being able, during the Pr cent
soon, to present to you a project of law on the or been
of the tribunals, in drawing Up which, attention 11, re oies
paid to the observations which a former plan, on the
subject, called forth. The Commission of NatiOn::
of
(4.4
lotion has also finished the compilation of
proceedings, which is now underoing d thorongl ' 1
yealo!ls'Y
gation, at the same time that theft
ommission is
es
engaged in drawing up the penal code.
I declare the present session of your High vventa-
opened'. A happy experience proves, that the.* F•b;ert of
tion of the ' prosperity of the country ie the orto iilipiers
our common . efforts. 'We may. be *llooe and cos''
for them with confidence the Divine protection,
tinue to found our hopes on it. .
IPLCHANGE ON LONDON. •.. s.
Astarmanam; Oct. 11,-40. 6. ; Two month* ev•
Mightiness,

e„
received this morning. Its contents are ,unisni)
'rise Allgemeine Zcitung of the 12th inst. !nig l'e
ottiod'
An expedition was talked of at Alexandria to reinforicer
the PACIIA, whose fleet was lying at °

repair.
bletalliquea, 89; sank Share*, 1049.

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Frankfort Papers, of the 12th inst., have reace..-
at a late hour this forenoon. They are uninteresting'
From Mecklenburg, it is announced that.the horve4
has proved indifferent, and that the prices é Grsi'l