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London, England, 1827-07-21 00:00:00

alone it will maintain itself in the high rank of
arbiter of the world, which is the certain position of
dainterested power. In fact, nothing on earth can
present the visible image of Providence like a force
which, while able to do every thing, desires nothing
for itself; and desires for the Weak precisely what
their interest, well understood, would require of
themselves, if they were able to choose."
[The Gazette de France dated Thursday, has no news.]
(From the Constitutionnel.)
66 If we suppose that the Powers who figure in
the treaty (for the pacification of Greece) have re-
served to themselves the decision of this important
point, all our uneasiness would not be dissipated.
In fact, it is very possible that England, particularly
when the composition of the present Ministry of that
country is considered, would willingly assist in the
-establishment of a new Republic on the ruins of the
cities of ancient Greece. It is also possible that
this classic form of Government might have less at-
traction for France, and, in fine, that it would prove
far from agreeable to Russia. But admit for a mo-
ment that the Plenipotentiaries of the three mediating
Powers have at last agreed as to the external form to
be given to the new State, either by reciprocal con-
cessions, or by a selection of one of those modern
creations in which Republicanism is slightly veiled
under the appearance of Monarchy, there will still
remain to be obtained, for such an arrangement, the
consent of the state, which we have, with reason,
pointed out as the most essentially interested in the
question—namely, the consent of Austria.
"And what strong and well-founded reasons will
not that power be able to advance ? She may, re-
mind France and Russia of the principles of the
Holy Alliance, of those principles which governed
the decisions of the Congress at Verona. She may
say to France—' You sent, at a great expense, your
armies into Spain, to overthrow a form of Govern-
ment which you declared menaced your internal
tranquillity; and you are going to establish close to
my states an ill-disguised Republic' To Russia,
she might say—' Are you, then, weary of that repose
which we lately conquered amidst innumerable dan-
gers ?' Prussia would support this language with
all -the conviction which results from evident danger.
Austria would, doubtless, have little to say to Eng-
land, after the celebrated speech of Mr. Canning;
and yet she might remind that Minister, that he had
promised not to revolutionize Europe, without ne-
cessity, for England, &c.
" lassos, JULY 2.—The Decree published in the
Gazette of the 28th of June cannot be considered as
a measure calculated to diminish the alarm which
prevails as to the danger of civil war. This strange
decree forbids the printing of any discussion of the
principles, established by article 30 of chapter 5 of
the Charter, which treats of the Regency. Some
persons attribute this decree to the influence of Sir
Wm. A'Court : and the prohibition confirms those
persons in the idea that Don Miguel will come to
Portugal as soon as he shall have attained his 25th
year, the period of his majority, which will be on the
26th of October next. They even go so far as to
say, that this arrangement has been agreed to
among the great Powers, and • that becauie the
opinion expressed by the liberal papers here is
opposed to such an arrangement, it has been thought
fit to silence them. Our liberals cry out loudly
against this plan. They accuse the English Go-
vernment of perfidy, saying, that it employs its am-
bassadors and its troops to support or overturn con-
stitutional systems, just as may suit its interests or
circumstances, and abandons to re-actions the men
who have compromised themselves for it. There
is some truth in these complaints : but it ought to
be observed, that it is the scum of the liberal party
which attached itself to the side of the English : the
rest have always shown a repugnance to foreign in-
terference. It is even certain that had General
Clinton insisted on making his troops occupy the
fortresses of the kingdom, the whole of the consti-
tutional army, with a few exceptions, would have
made common cause with the Royalists against him.
It is reported that the Extraordinary Cortes are to
be convoked. The decree of convocation, it is said
s already drawn up."
(From the COnatitutioisnel.)
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SMYRNA, MAY 29,-1 have this instant (ten at
.night) been informed of an event which has taken
place at Chesme, opposite the island of Scio, and
which will-offend no less than three great Eutopean
Powers.
On the 20th current, the consular agent of France
at Chesme, two Austrian, and one Russian, subjects
were attacked in their respective homes by the local
'authorities, seized and dragged before the Pacha of
Scio, who has loaded them with irons, and cast them
all four into prison.. On learning their imprison-
ment, the Austrian Vice-Consul at Scio hastened
to send his principal dragoman to the Pacha
to learn the cause of so violent and irregular a pro-
proceeding; but hereceived for answer that no drago-
man would be received, and that no account was to
be rendered to Consuls. On receiving this strange
answer, the Vice-Consul repaired to the castle,
dressed in his uniform, but the gates
.were closed
against him, and the Pacha refesed to give him au-
dience. After having received this double insult,
the Vice-Consul withdrew from the island and went
:to Smyrna, in order to inform the Austrian Consul-
Geoeral and the Internuncio of what had happened
to the t-wo Austrian subjects, and the one Russian,
is..ud to seek ,satisfaction for the insult he had per-
sonally received. Up to the present time the Con-
aul-General of France has not received any advises
from his Vice-Consul, but he is himself expected
every instant. •
LRIPSIC, Jinx
B,__(PRIVATE
LETTER.)—The last
act of our late King was, as is well known, the
Edict regulating the gzercise of jurisdiction of
the Catholic Clergy, and the reciprocal relations
between Catholics and Protestants. From de-
'Notion, and the regard of the Monarch towards
the Holy See, this Edict was submitted to the
Pope, who, it was expected, would the, less he-
sitate at granting a Brief of Confirmation, as the
provisions of it were very favourable' td the Ca-
tholic Church. Yet, contrary to all expecte-
ti.an, his Holiness • his just refused his Brief. As
, as we are able to learn, the reason on which the
tar r g minded, is the inadmissibility of several
refusal .
'—bich are regarded as incompatible with
provisions, N. of
his supreme authority in
the entire exer,
spiritual affairs. Ti'e sth article is particularly ob-
noxious, as by it no Brce4.; or other act published by
the Apostolical See, shall be Published without pre-
viously obtaining the Royal sarrcison. His Holiness
also rejects all tie provisions
pir
t4tAblishingand a
sconcura-
.itul
rent jurisdiction between the tempo,,,sl
power in causes cognizable by the CoThnstory or
Council of the Vicarate. In the same manner he
declines the authority of the King's Privy Council,
which, in certain cases of collision, is directed to bee
referred to, and before the King gives his sup reme
decision. In short, this decision is also rejectied,
as
incompatible with the spiritual jurisdiction. We
not aware what will be the final re o..ution ta
judge
but if wemay
the Government in this case;
by the character of the King, and those whosurrount
his throne, there is every reason for conceiving. that
.
every attack on its
it will remain' firm, and repulse
legitimate authority.

THE GUELPHS AND GIIIP,ELLINES--it
was about the middle of the twelfth century that
these two
names resounded as a war-cry at the battle of Reinsberg, in
Germany. Henry Wolfe Este united to the Duchy of
Tuscany and to the other possessions of the house of Este
in Lombardy, the Duchies of SL.,icony and Bavaria. Ire
entered into intrigues to obtain the imperial crown ; but
Conrad, Duke of Francona; his competitor, was preferred
to him. Henry Welfe Este refused to acknowledge his
authority, and was despoiled of his German possessions.
After his death, which happened in 1120, his brother
Welfe VI. made war upon Conrad, to recover his rights in
Bavaria. The Imperialists were commanded by Frederic,
the Emperor's nephew, who had been educated at Wuiblin-
gen ; their war-cry was Wuiblingen, that of the Bavarians
was Welfe. The use of these words passed from Germany
into Italy ; and, being metamorphcsed into Ghibellines and
Guelphs, designated, up to the 15th century, the former,
that party which upheld the Emperor's pretensions ; the
tatter, the party which opposed them... Weekly Review,