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London, England, 1828-03-04 00:00:00

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LONDON,
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH S, ISM

The last French Papers received contain little
news of political interest. Count C.►ro D'ISTRIA
has at length arrived at Napoli di Romania, which
he intends to make the seat of Government. His
high authority was immediately recognized by the
Greeks, and GRIVAS gave up the command of the
fort Palamides to an officer appointed by the Presi-
dent. The Members of the Commission of Go-
vernment are to repair from Egina to Napoli. The
Count expressed himself with great indignation
against piracy, and will no doubt use his best en-
deavours, in conjunction with the Allies, for its sup-
pression.

ALGEasoN's fourth Letter appeared in the Times
of yesterday, in which that most successful imitator
announced to the Duke of WELLINGTON, that he has
at length found time to direct some attention to him,
as Chief of an obnoxious Government, having first
cleared away the " rubbish " against which his for-
mer Letters were directed; though his success would
have been more apparent to ordinary capacities, had
the death, exile, or abdication of Mr. HUSKISSON
caused a vacancy in that important office, to which
ALGERNON'S modesty can alone prevent his naming
a more able and worthy successor.

lie views with complacency the demolition of the
outworks, and the silencing of their fire, and now
opens his batteries on the main body of the fortress,
which must no doubt follow the example of the out-
works, by shortly surrendering at discretion.
With a view of putting hid nerves to the test, AL'
GERNON lays before his Grace the following cheer-
ful sketch of our political situation :

" Our finances are in a state of almost hopeless de-
rangement—our manufacturers sinking beneath the
Weight of taxation at home, and the attacks of in-
creasing competition abroad—our commerce dull—
our shipping unemployed, and rotting in our har-
bours—our agriculturists vainly struggling for a pre-
carious existence, by means of restrictions and pri-
vileges, which place them in direct hostility with
the manufacturing classes."
And he concludes it by blaming the Noble Duke,
first, for accepting office under such circumstances;
and secondly, for not carrying favour with the
Ultras, of one party or the other, when entrusted
by his Sovereign w:th the formation of a new Mi-
nistry. Witness his own words :—" My Lord, the
great fault that you committed, the gross miscalcu-
lation which you have made, will become ;more ap-
parent to you every day : you have, by the omission
of borne of their leaders, offended the ultra-Tories,
and yon have not gained the confidence of the Li-
berals. Do you think that the Earl of ELreaa.'s
resentment can be pacified by the restoration of his
follower, the Attorney-General ? Will he not, does
he not, still consider himself the worst-used man in
England ?"
Now we would put it to the candour of this new
Unknown, whether the Duke of WEemsoroN could
have possibly acted any other part than he did.
Having received the Royal commands to that effect
—he was evidently bound to attempt the construc-
tion of a Cabinet—and we should be glad to know
what was the extent of his choice. The Whigs
would not act with an Anti-Catholic Premier; and
it was consequently necessary either to form a purely
Tory Government, or to; invite such of the late
Administration to join as had acted with his
Grace in a former Cabinet, and had no objection
to serve under him now.l-le made the attempt and was
successful, and if he excluded some who, by having
gone- out with him formerly, had personal, ir not
public claims on his favor, it is surely not the part of
ALGERNON to express any regret for that circumstance.
We would yield, however, our hearty assent to
the concluding sentence of ALGBRNoN's letter,
where he says, " I earnestly and solemnly implore
your Grace to reflect on the unanswerable truth of
.this proposition, and to apply the sense and practical
ability, which yon undoubtedly possess, to the fur-
therance of great and national objects. You will
not do so unsupported. Your labours will be
lightened by the sympathy and confidence of your
countrymen. You will have to encounter prejudice
and bigotry, but you will be cheered by the appro-
bation of the enlightened,—and you will hare, at
the end of your Ministry, the pleasure of reflecting
that you had been the instrument of leaving that
country, which you had found discontented and
divided, happy and united."
This, whether it comes from friend or foe, is sound
and wholesome advice, and the result pointed at
may rouse fresh ambition, even in the conqueror of
33u0NAPARTE. No doubt there are reptiles, classed
amongst the human race, Avho will pour into his ear
the 'vilest falsehoods, who will endeavour to set
his feelings in array against that irresistible spirit of
improvement, which like the water of a fertilizing
stream is
.only dangerous when opposed by unna-
tural barriers. But the mind which could so skit-
frilly direct the movements of armies, should be pre-
pared against stratagem, and open violence will be

attempted in vain.—Placemen and Chtachmen, and
Landowners, are a formidable portioM of the com-
munity, but all the best and worthiest of these
will unite with the great body of the nation
in supporting, against bigotry and selfishness,
a Minister who will show too distinctly to be
mistaken, or even suspected, that he holds power as
a trust, and not as a lucrative possession, and that
his considerations of self are at most confined to
the honest ambition of enjoying a posthumous fame,
if he should fail in acquiring, whilst living, the me-
rited gratitude of his countrymen.

On the presenting of some petitions, last night, in
the House of Lerds, against the Test and Corpora-
tion Acts, several Noble Lords expressed themselves
favourably to the Claims of the Dissenters; and we
trust, that that House will no longer oppose an insur-
mountable barrier to the extension of those civil
rights which, but for their Lordships, it is clear would
now be enjoyed by all his MAJESTY'S subjects.
The true strength and security of the " order to
which thvy belong," must always rest on the esteem
and affection of those who are less exalted.

In the Commons last night the East Retford Dis-
franchisement Bill was discussed in a Committee,
when one of the witnesses, a banker's clerk, who had
received 1001. as a present for his services at the
last election, was sent to Newgatc for refusing to
tell the truth.

Perhaps it is hardly fair to sentence one gentleman
to solitary confinement when so many eligible can-

didates ought to bear him company, to discuss the
merits of the late election. The Wakefield and
Ferrybridge Navigation Bill was thrown out only
by a majority of five-110 to 105. This secures the
monopoly of 30,0001. for another year—no trifling
sum, being at the rate of 6,0001. for each member.

Quebec Papers of the 29th January and Mon-
treal of the 31st are received. Under date from Upper
Canada of the 15th, it is stated that his Excellency
the LIEFT.-GOYERICOR proceeded in his usual state
to the Government House, and opened the House of
Assembly with a speech. The House of Assembly
appear to be disposed to question the right of the
Crown to appoint the Clerk of that body.
These Papers contain several addresses which
have been presented to the Governor, Earl DAL-
HOUSIE, expressive of the loyalty of the districts they
represent, and approving of the measures which he
had taken to maintain the prerogative of the Crown,
and the character and dignity of the House of As-
sembly; at the same time approving of his Excel-
lency's administration in the government of the
province.

The Montreal Papers recommend as a remedy for
all the grievances under which that part of the pro-
vince are said to be labouring, an Union of Upper
and Lower Canada.

We insert the following from a file of New York
papers (Commercial Advertiser, Feb. 6,) received
this morning, but not of a later data than those re-
ceived yesterday :--
UNITED STATES AND BILAZIL.-.—ID consequence of a
resolution of the House of Representatives of the 2d ult.
the President on the 25th transmitted to the House the
official correspondence between Mr. Rebello, Brazilian
Charge d'Affaires, and Mr. Clay, in relation to the deten-
tion of the United States vessels by the Brazilian Govern-
ment, under pretext of enforcing the blockade of the
Buenos Ayrcan ports. Mr.Rebello on the 30th of May last,
as it appears by this correspondence, communicated to Mr.
Clay the desire of his Government that a new Minister
should be sent to Brasil to supply the place of Mr. Condy
Raguet, declaring that he would find in the Emperor the
most pacific dispositions, and that the business would be
satisfactorily adjusted. At the same time Mr. Rebello
expressed a hope that the conduct of Mr. Raguet,
in demanding his passports, would be officially disapproved
by the Government of the United States. Mr. Clay re-
plied on the 31st May, signifying that Mr. Raguet had
acted without orders, and was accountable only to his own
Government for the propriety of his conduct. He regretted
that Mr. Rebello was not authorised to arrange the
business at Washington. He also communicated the in-
tention of the President to nominate a successor to Mr.
Raguet without unnecessary delay. The reply of Mr.
Rebello of the Ist of June, contains only the ordinary
diplomatic expressions of courtesy, reiterating the pledge
given, that on the arrival of Mr. Raguet's successcu• at Rio
de Janeiro, a proper adjustment would be effected. Mr.
Clay replied on the 2d of June, and his letter closes the
official correspondence.

We received this morning German and Dutch
Papers to a late date, but their contents convey
nothing positive. The Turkish Manifesto has
caused a general astonishment over the Continent,
but it has not yet been allowed to appear in the
Austrian Journals. The Austrian Ambassador is
said to have made strong remonstrances on the sub-
ject to the PORTE, and to declare that if a more
moderate tone is not taken Austria will make common
cause with the Allies :

FRANKFORT, YEY.24.
We hear that the Russian squadron, under Admiral Von
Heiden, will shortly sail for Corfu. The public arc very
impatient to learn the impression which the Turkish Pro-
clamation has made on the Russian Government. It is af-
firmed, in private letters from Vienna, that the Austrian
Ambassador in Constantinople has received instructions to
remonstrate in the strongest manner against the late mea-
sures of the Porte, and to declare to it that Austria will be
answerable for the pacific sentiments of the Allies; that if
the Porte should persevere in refusing their intervention
Austria will be obliged to make common cause with them,
in the hope that this measure will have the desired effect.

FRANKFORT, JAN. 26.

The famous Hatti Scherif of the Sultan to the
Mussul-
men, which has excited so much attention, has not yet ap-
peared in the Austrian Journals, nor do we find in them
any statement from which the existence of such a docu-
ment can be inferred as certain ; and this circumstance
seems to have induced some persons to consider this im-
portant document as not authentic, or at least as very much
falsified. However, it was sent hither with the letters of
the 18th of January, mentioned as genuine in those of the
25th ; besides that, it is inserted as such in the Ministerial
French Journals. Those who still doubt the genuineness
of that document think that the Porte, which, for these
six years, has shown so muck caution and prudence, would
hardly throw off all reserve at once.

HAARLEM, FEB. 29.
The shock of the earthquake on the 23d appears to
hare been felt at Flushing, Nimeguen, Mons, in Hainault,
Ath, and on the Rhine, but in general very slightly.

FROM THE VISTULA, FEE. 25.
It is affirmed that letters deserving of credit have been
received from Petershurgh, which speak of the departure
of the Emperor to the army on the Pruth as being near at
hand. The Polish army is being very considerably aug-
mented.

BERLIN, FEB. 23.
According to official statements the Prussian dominions,
exclusive of Neufchatel, contained at the end of the year
1804, in 5679 1-5 square miles, 9,977,497 inhabitants ;
and at the end of the year 1825, in 5040.1 square miles,
12,256,932 inhabitants.

Baibadoes Papers to the 23d January contain
no news•

By the Admiral Cockburn we have received Ho-
bart Town Gazettes to the 21st September, from
which we shall give extracts to-morrow.

Havannah Papers, to the 29th of January inclu-
sive, have been received. The following Custom-
house regulations are worthy the notice of the con-
signees of all vessels, which,from the Ist inst., will be
allowed 48 hours after their arrival to present their
invoices at the Custom-house; but those vessels
which arrive after two o'clock (the hour of closing
that Office), will be allowed 48 hours, counted from

eight o'clock the succeeding day; bind ever 3) infrac
tion of this regulation will be punished with the at.
most severity of the law.

The following Letter has been addressed by
THOMAS LUCK, Esq., from the Office of Committee
of Privy Council for Trade, relative to the frequent
capture of British vessels by privateers belonging to
Buenos Ayres, and addressed to Messrs. MELHUISH,
GRAY, and Co. Merchants in the City of London :

GENTLEMEN, 'WHITEHALL, MARCH 3, 1828.
The Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade,
having had under their consideration the Memorial pre.
sented by you on the 4th ult. complaining of the detention
of British vessels by privateers belonging to Buenos Ayres, I
am directed to acquaint yon, that this subject has recently
been under-the serious consideration of his Majesty's
Government, and that instructions have in consequence
been given to his Majesty's Commanders on the South
American station, with a view to check the recurrence of
such proceedings.

IVith respect to your proposal that merchant vessels
taking warlike stores should he prevented taking other
merchandise, the Lords of this Committee do not feel
themselves authorized to interfere.

I aro, Gentlemen, your obedient servant,
(Signed) THOMAS LUCK,
To Mews. Melhuish, Gray, and Co.

CHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.-(THIS DAY,

FROM LLOYD'S.

DEAL, Marten 3.---Wind N.W.—Arrived the Indian,
Swan, from the South Seas. Remain the Union, from
St. Michaels. Arrived from London, the Emma, Reed,
for Genoa, and the Mary, Coward, for Jamaica.
PORTSMOUTH, MARCH 3.—Wind N.—No arrivals or
FAL:mourn, MAncir 2.—Wind N.—No arrivals or
railings.

The Almirante, Pachico, from Rio to Lisbon, was taken
on the 18th of January off Cape Espechelli, by the Inde-
pendencia, Buenos Ayres privateer.
The Calesta, Leavett, from Ocracock, was totally wrecked
at Madeira, on the 22d of January.