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London, England, 1830-11-15 00:00:00

the majority of any people, we believe that no Govern-
meat would be so popular in France, at the present moment,
as that which would dispel the terrors of further revolution.
The most noisy—those who live by their wits—those who
wield the pen with most success when they can make
others wield the sword, are, unfortunately, too apt
to be taken as the majority of the people ; and
' what they advocate, to be that which is prpular. Now
we are convinced that the abuse of this word popular, is as
direful in its consequences to society, as the abuse of any
word has ever proved; and we say this, recollecting
it is too true, that one half of the animosity which
has kept mankind in constant conflict, has had
its origin in the abuse, or false application, of words.
The majority of a population, in our opinion, is
very seldom the violent or intemperate ; and that Govern-
ment can never be truly popular, which denies security to
those who possess property, a certain market to the trader,
and certain maintaining employment to the labourer. These,
the essential objects of well-being in the social state, are al-
ways denied, where there is uncertainty in the Government;
and every Government is just popular or unpopular, as
their objects of well-being are established. The tendency
of man is to domestic quiet ; and happy would it be for the
world, were the word popularity divested of all meanings but
its right one; and not perverted, so as to make the
noise of the few, pass as the vox populi.

We beg to direct the attention of our Readers, to a passage
supplied by our Correspondent in Paris, from the Constitu-
tionncl, regarding the cholera morbus, in Russia; and the
extraordinary fact that its progress is attempted to be stopt
by a Cordon Militaire I

The Journal du Commerce of Antwerp, of the 9th
instant, is now before us, in which we find the following
passage :—" The 'Change this day was thrown into
the greatest agitation, by the event of the Hull Packet,
which excited the greatest indignation and discontent.
This vessel entered the port last night, in defiance of
the armistice, as well as against the defence of the chief of
the squadron, stationed in the port. The deputation which
went to the citadel, in consequence of this event, returned
at eight o'clock in the evening. They were received by Ge-
neral CHASSE, who was indignant with the conduct of the
Captain of the packet. General NYPELS, fearing that the
town would be exposed to a second bombardment, which
was to have recommenced at eight o'clock, sent on board
two persons to observe that no merchandise was landed.—
, M. GIRTEN, Commander of the Port, also sent on board
(four men; and General Nitru.s ordered that the locks of
the basin should not be opened, %ithout a written order. The
above vessel was to go ont of the basin ou the Bth into the
river."

We have received some advices from Ccy lon this morning.
The following official document is of some moment to our
commercial readers.

Chief Secretary's Office, Colombo.

Sir,-1 am directed by the Governor to inform you that a
reference having been made to His Majesty's Secretary of
State for the Colonies, His Excellency has received instruc-
tions to permit French vessels entering the ports of Ceylon
to export to France, or any other country, any goods, the
exportation of which is permitted by law to other foreign
vessels; and I am to request that you will be pleased to
give the necessary instructions to the different Collectors of
Customs accordingly.
(Signed) P. ANSTRUTHER, Deputy Secretary.
ro the Hon. the Commissioner of'Revenue.

We have Malta Gazettes tohe 14th ult. Tl►e following
is of some interest, to those connected with the Mediterra-
nean trade :

"By his Excellency the GOVERNOR.
" His Majesty having been pleased, by an Order in Coun-
cil, dated the 25th August last, to direct that Mediterranean
passes be issued free of all charges, with the exception of
stamp duties, which at present amount to five shillings, the
Lieut.-Governor is pleased to order, that the fee hitherto le-
, vied on the issue of Mediterranean passes in the Chief Se-
cretary's office, under the table of fees established on the 24th
Dec. 1825 of 31. 6d. Bd. for vessels exceeding 50 tons bur-
then ; and of 11. 13s. 4d. on vessels of less burthen, shall be
reduced from the date hereof to the said amount of stamp
duties, namely five shillings for vessels of all descriptions.
" By command of his Excellency,
" FRED. HANKEY, Chief Sec. to Govsenment.

". Palace, Valetta, Oct. 8,18'30."
We have a file of Be, from the 11th of May
to the Bth of June. By the letters from Lucknow, it ap-
pears that Rani Duyal, who had acquired so great an ascend-
ancy over the Bing, had been placed under arrest by his
Majesty, and an honorary guard stationed over his house.
His property is stated to be attached. It was reported that
an insurrection, or disturbance of some sort, had broken out
at Cuttack. The principal encouragement to this had arisen
from the reduction in strength of the regiment stationed
in that district, the disbandment of the provincial battalion,
and the sale of its arms and accoutrements on the spot,
which at once supplied a refractory rajah with military
weapons, and men who knew how to use them. Some dis-
turbances had also taken place in Assam, but Captain
Neufville, with a few provincials, was successful in quieting
it. It was fortunate that the local infantry was not dis-
banded, there being no regular troops in Agram, except a
small detachment of native infantry.

REPEAL Or THE DECLARATION AGAINST THE UNION

—The following is the declaration against Mr. O'Connell's
proposed plan, for agitating the repeal of the legislative
Union between England and Ireland. It has been drawn
up in London, at the requst of the Grand Masonic Lodge of
Ireland, of which his Royal Highness the Duke of Cum-
berland is the Grand Master :

" We the undersigned, viewing with abhorrence and dis-
gust the effects now making in Ireland, to procure a dissolu-
tion of the legislative union between Great Britain and Ire-
land, by an organised system of agitation, think it incum•
bent on us, at this momentous crisis, to wave all considera-
tions which might infer a cordial and unanimous expression
of loyalty to our sovereign, and unalterable attachment to
British connexion, and to mark our strong reprobation of
those efforts, which if successful, would, we are convinced,
lead to the destruction of our most valued institutions, and
end in the dismemberment of the British empire.
" We further think it necessary to declare our decided
conviction, that the agitation of this question is mischievous
in the extreme, u tending to destroy public confidence,
and to prevent he introduction of capital into Ireland; by
which the most effectual and permanent relief would be
afforded to those, whose distresses must ever meet our most
anxious consideration and sympathy."
Signed already, amongst others by the Earls of Longford
and Roden, Viscount Lorton, Lords Farnham, Land, and
Corry ; and by the following, among other Irish Members
of Parliament :—Hon. King, Sligo County ; J. Lefroy.
Dublin University; A. latrny, (son), Longford County;
Moore and Shaw, Dublin City ; Mr. Clintock, Louth
County; Sir R. Bataan, Londonderry; Comity Mums'',

Cavan County ; Rochfort, Westmeath County ; Ludlow,
Enniskillen town ; H. Corry, Fermanagh County; Colonel
Clemer.ts, Roscommon County ; Shirty, Monaghan County;
Sir J. Brydges, Colerain town ; M. L. Chapman, West-
meath County; Pennefather, Cashel city, &c.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE-EXCLUSIVE.

PARIS, Nov. 13.

•
On Thursday the 11th November, at two o'clock, the
King received at a private audience his Excellency the Count
d'Ofalia, Ambassador of Spain, who presented the letters
of his Royal Highness the Duke de Lucques, which accredits
him near his Majesty, with the title of Minister Plenipoten-
tiary. His Excellency was accompanied and presented to
the King by Marshal Marquis Maison, Minister for Foreign
Affairs, who afterwards presented him to the Queen, the
Princes and Princesses of the Royal Family.

Yesterday, November the 12th, at twelve o'clock, the
King received in a private audience, M. Oerthing, resident
Minister of his Royal Highness the Grand Dicke of Meck-
lenburg-Schwerin, who delivered to his Majesty the letters
of his Sovereign, which accredit him in that quality.M. °ar-
ching was accompanied and presented to the King by Mar-
shal Marquis Maison, Minister for Foreign Affairs, who
afterwards presented him to the Queen, the Princes and
Princesses of the Royal Family.—Moniteur.

Much remark was made yesterday, on the profession of
faith by M. Lafayette against insurrection. He told
us, " That a free and truly constitutional Government, the
meet holy of duties, is obedience to the laws." This expla-
nation is very remarkable, it shows all the difference of 89
and 1830. The Revolution of 1830 does not carry the
maxims of that of 89 ; and the man who represented both
does not wish to descend into the tomb, with the responsi-
bility of the first.—Gazette de France.

There has been distributed to the Deputies of the Cham-
ber a medal bearing the effigy of Louis Philippe, with the
inscription " Louis Philippe 1. Roi des Francais." But on
the reverse is found the date August 3d, 1830, which offers
an anachronism. In effect, the 3d of August, Louis Fhilippo
was not King, he was only Lieutenant-General. It was not
until the 7th of August that the Chamber of Deputies gave
the declaration, and it was not till the 9th, that Louis
Philippe took the oath as King. Nor was it until
after the oath that he was hailed as King. It was at
that moment only that he was saluted with the acclamations
of Vivo le Roi Louis Philippe ! At his entry be was equally
greeted by those of Vive le Duc d'Orleans—vive le Lieute-
nant-Genoral !—Constitutionnel.

The Minister of the Interior addressed, yesterday, to
the Commissioner at the Exchange of Paris, the following
letter :

" Stn,—The crier proclaims in the environs of the Ex-
change, and upon several other points, the most alarming
news from England. One hundred thousand men, they say,
aro marching upon London. This news is absolutely false,
and it is given out in order to excite trouble in Paris. Take
immediately all necessary measures to stop the effect of such
culpable menaces.
" I intend to write to the Prefecture of the Police upon
the subject.—l am, &c.

" MONTALIVET."
The Commissioner communicated the contents to the
agents of 'Change immediately.

As the Spanish Government keep troops on the frontiers,
the French Government, we hear, will take precautionary
measures. It is even asserted that a number of troops will
shortly pass through Bordeaux, and that a camp of from 20
to 30,000 is to be formed at Bayonne."—/ndicatsur de
Bcndeaser.

The news from London of the 9th is less sombre than
that of the preceding day ; but the general agitation in the
City, the discontent of all the well-thinking portion of the
Citizens, at the step taken by the Ministers, which was at
least imprudent, and those precautionary measures which
give to London the novel appearance of a state of war, can-
not but be taken as symptoms of an approaching crisis. We
aro not among those who thought, that the old Constitution
of England was to be overthrown in the course of a night, by
a popular riot raised against the New Police. GOD be
praised ! liberal institutions are too firm for this, and a
parody on our days in July will not be made for an impru-
dent expression in Parliament, or an ill-judged speech from
the Crown. But let us not deceive ourselves. England, who
is not desirous of a revolution in the true interpretation of the
turn, will not submit to an authority that sets itself up
against those reforms, called for by time and reason. Now
the Duke of Wellington, by declaring in Parliament that he
would oppose every species of reform, very inconsiderately
excited the public mind, which did not need such a declara-
tion to become in a state of agitation. He has, however,
strangely braved all the generous sentiments of the people of
England; and the few friends he has in the aristocracy will
be but a feeble substitute for those he has lost in the popular
ranks, by this unexpected declaration. He must already be
aware of this ; but the blow is struck. He has thus placed
himself in the alternative of a humiliating retreat, or a dan-
gerous resistance. The well-deserved popularity of William
IV. stands high. We trust that his ministers will not put
it in jeopardy, by running the chances of an obstinate
policy, which must henceforth be totally incompatible with
the peace of the country.—Journal des Debate.

The noble efforts of M. Paanal, advocate, for the re-es-
tablishment of a constitutional regime in Corsica, has at
last been crowned with full success. The following letter
has been addressed to him by one of our most honourable
Deputies.
Pais, Novimsza 11, 1830.
Sta—l hasten to transmit you a communication which
has been willingly made by Monsieur, the Keeper of the
Seals. _ _

Ist. The convocation of the Criminal Court of Corsica is
adjourned indefinitely.
2d. A report and a project of Ordonnance, tending to
the introduction, or rather the re-establishment of the Jury
in Corsica, will be carried in Council to-morrow at the
latest.

I am, &c. EUSEBE SALVEETE.
An Oidonnance to the above effect is in the Moaiteur of
to-day, Nov. 13.

RUSSIA.—St. Petersburgh, 25th Oct.-Cuotsae MORBUI
His Majesty the Emperor, after having been personally as-
sured, that all the necessary precautions had been taken at
Moscow, to stop the progress of the epidemic has quitted that
capital, and arrived in perfect health, the 20th of the month
at Tur, where his imperial majesty proposes to perform qua-
rantine. We have received, from the points upon which is
established the cordon scasitaire, which encircles the city of
St. Petersburgh, the news that all possible measures s re
taken to guarantee our capital from the epidemic. A dou-
ble cordon militaire has bean formed, upon all the routes
which border on St. Petersborgh, and placed under the com-
mand of generals, experienced and full of seal. The aide-
de camp of the emperor have been sent by his imperial ma,
I jesty upon all the routes by land, and the communications by
; water, to closely watch the execution of the well-laid mea-
sures adopted by the amviement, and to render an account
; directly of all that passes to hie imperial majesty, whose pa-

ternal solicitude occupies him without ceasing, in )1;, t:
connected with the well being and tranquillity of his
ful subjects.—Constitutionuel.

The Directors of the Parisian theatres, frightened at
the determination taken by the administration of the Pane
hospitals, to renew the taxes for the poor, an unconstitutioall
tax frequently deducted even upon their losses, which by
often caused, and will cause again, the ruin of the thearr,.,,
have petitioned and obtained an audience of the King. Hi,
Majesty listened with as much attention as sincerity to
complaints of each, explained, and expressed himself re.
specting the tax with remarkable sincerity. " I de nor
admit," said his Majesty, " that one class of citizens tit.
taxed more than another. It is beyond the legality to whic.
one should return. The difficulty is to accomplish it. YI),
establishment of taxes has often been only a measure 04.
circumstances, and regarding the one of which you con,
plain, and against which my sentiments are in accorilant,
with yours, I always was of opinion, that the tax inflictol
was intended as an atonement for the sin of comedy, aj
that it was levied in order to ask forgiveness of Gun." 1%11;
regard to a few observations made by some of the D.
rectors, his Majesty added :
" There is in all these things, that which my mind coul.,
never bo made to uphold. When I see an administration ire.
thering a tax which is unconstitutional, and which makes t

deduction upon the receipts of theatres, concerts, balk, ant;
even rope-dancers, I must say that it is pushing severity t.
far." On one side, some theatres arc receiving pecuniary
aid, from the money of the state; and on the other, some 14:e
struck down with a tax even levied upon their losses, and tfi
the profit of an administration ! It is incomprehensible ;
plainly shows that when one swerves from what is legal, ai!
becomes confused. The King prolonged the audience ti!l
each had expressed his opinion; and on several occasions,
assured the Directors united, that his earnest wishes were t;
contribute to the prosperity of the theatres ; and begged t!
them to send to him, as soon as possible, the reports
explanatory notes upon each question.—Figaro.

CITY, ONE O'CLOCK.

Consols, which left off on Saturday at 83i for Cite A-
ccount, opened this morning with an improvement at 841,
when 200,000 were purchased by a leading broker, which
caused them to get up to 84i: at present they may be
quotcd 84) 2.
The speech of M. de Potter, at the opening of the Cor.•
gross at Brussels, is mild and pacific, and gives general sa-
tisfaction to the public. Upon the whole, there appt:ws
be a general improvement in the state of affairs in Eure;
The Express from Paris brings the Itentes higher.
In the Foreign Market, Spanish lower-14j.
Li v Lit POOL, Nov. 13.—The import this week of Cottl%
'is 14,536 bags, and the sales 5,020 bags, at a farther de-
cline of Ith of a penny per lb. There has Leen an un-
usually dull week in our colonial produce market, and owl
130 hhds. of sugar have been sold at former prices, with
200 bags of East India, at 625. 6d. to 635.
CITY, TWO O'CLOCIL

The Funds appear very buoyant, and have gut up siuct
Saturday li per cent . Consols have been done at, within
short period, 85 for the account; at present they arc 84?;
and far next account 85.

There is still a great scarcity of money stock, and a ntm.•
ber of limited orders have been received from Scotland
the purchase of stock.
It is said that the basis for the settlement of the affairs.,
between Belgium and Holland, has been agreed upon, a,
well as the armistice for the su6pension of hostilities.
The public are anxiously looking to the debate of to-moircw
on Reform ; and persons well informed are of opinion, that
the Duke will have a large majority.
• We understand that the leaving off of the 3 per Cents. at
Paris is 63 10.

In the Foreign Market little doing, except in Spanish
Bonds, which aro about 151.

The Duchess of Glocester and the Princess Sophia visited
their Majesties on Saturday.
Yesterday their Majesties, the Duchess of Cumberland.
the Duke and Duchess of Glocester, attended Divine Ser-
sice at the Chapel Royal, and heard a sermon, by the Rev.
Dr. Maddy, from the 7th chapter of the Gospel of St. John,
and part of the 47th verse. The Church service was read by
Dr. Vivian and the Rev. Mr. Knapp Tho Psalms wer,
chanted, and the musical service sung, by Mews. Evans,
Salmon, Goulden, Vaughan, Hawes, Hobbs, Clarke, and
Sale. The anthem was, " 0 where shall wisdom be found?"
composed by the late Dr. Boyce, which was sung by two of
the young gentlemen of the choir, and Messrs. Salmon,
Vaugan, and Sale. The Prince of Orange, and a numerous
assemblage of the nobility, were present.
The Queen took an airing yesterday afternoon in her car-
riage in the parks.
Yesterday the Duke of Wellington bad an audience of his
Majesty.
Yesterday the Prince of Orango, the Ambassador front
the Netherlands, and his Lady, the Prussian Minister, and
the Baroness Bulow, and a select party, dined with the Duke
and Duchess of Cumberland. _ _ .

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, the Princess
Victoria, and their suite, left the King's Palace, at Ken-
sington, on Friday , on a visit to Prince Leopold, at Claremont.
The Princes of Cumberland and Cambridge attended tile
first performance this season on the Al ollonicon on Satur-
day afternoon. In the coarse of the performances, a grand
naval divertimento was played, in which " Rule Britannia"
and other popular airs were introduced.
The French Ambassador, and the Russian and Prussian
Ministers, bad interviews with the Earl of Aberdeen on Sa-
turday, at the Foreign-office.
A deputation of glass manufacturers, beaded by Lord
Stanley, Mr. Campbell, M.P. and others, attended at the
Treasury on Saturday, and had a conference with the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer.
Mr. Huskisson's will was produced to be stamped at So-
merset-House on Saturday. The duty paid was 7501. the
property being sworn to be under 60,0001.
The Queen's private band performed for the first time be-
fore her Majesty, in her apartments, on Friday evening. Mr.
F. Cramer conducted. The band which is principally com-
posed of the pupils of the Royal Academy of Music, ap-
peared in their new uniform.
CANTZDJIWAT, Sun DAT NionT.—About three o'clock
this morning a large fire was distinctly seen at some distance
from this city, on the London road. A large faggot stack.
at a abort distince from Broughton Hill, containing several
thousand bundles of faggots, was wholly consumed. Pr
value of the ruddick and stack destroyed near Hythe,
estimated at 1501. the workmen who had been engaged at
it during the day, did not even get the harness from their
horses at time the flames were discovered.
Dov za.—Eitrangers, from the great alarm existing here,
has
are not, as heretofore, allowed to visit the castle. The quan-
tity of powder in it at plat,
is greater than been
known since the war, and a double guard is nightly mot!nt-
ed. The inhabitants have also established a patrol and night
watch. A respectable farmer, a few nights since, on re-
turning home from a shooting party, dischargeshis gun
in the orchard; and it is to be regretted that, forgeUiag be
had placed a man there to watch his premises,
received nearly the whole of the charge in the bead an.d
body, and was so dangerously wounded, that his life
is
dopoirod of. tile poor felow