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London, England, 1829-03-30 00:00:00

FRENCH PAPERS.

(From the Gazette de France, dated March 28.)

PARIS, MARCH 27.—1 t is affirmed that the Treaty
concluded between France, Russia, and England, is
definitively signed, and that the most perfect harmony
exists on the subject between the three Courts. It
is said that this Treaty will speedily be made public,
and that it has been sent to Constantinople, to be
notified to the Turkish Government.

A Courier from Nice has brought word that the
health of M. de Ferronayes is sensibly better, but
not sufficiently so to allow him to resume the duties
of his office. It is added that he 1611 set out, at
the end of the month, on a visit to the principal
cities of Italy, particularly Venice, Rome, and
Naples, where, perhaps, he is destined to MI the pOsi
of Ambassador. It is affirmed that the arrival of
this news has furnished the Ministry with a pretext
to return again to the necessity of at length ap-
pointing a successor to M. de Ferronayes. It seems
certaix that this necessity was discussed in the Coun-
cil yesterday.
' (From the Message?* dcs Chambres of Friday.)

PARIS, MARCH 26.—The official .part of the
Illoniteur of this day contains a Report, presented
by the Minister of Public I►►struction to the King
upon that subject, and the necessity of organizing
it in a complete and advantageous manner. His
Excellency states to his Majesty that the legislation,
relative to public instruction, is composed of a multi-
tude of acts, among which it is often difficult to dis-
cover the regulations actually in force from those
which are abrogated. The legislation respecting the
University is evidently incomplete in divers po►nts;
it is essential to modify the regulations, to add new
ones, to extend the teaching of law, to perfect that
of medicine, to restore to the Grand Masters the
nomination of Professors, and lastly, to ameliorate
the condition of those functionaries. This Report
is followed by a Royal Ordinance, divided into six
heads, the object of which is to carry into effect the
suggestions contained in the Report of the Minister.
FRENCII FUNDS.—Fire per Cents. 108 f. 108 f. sc.
108 f. 10Sf. sc. 10Sf. 107 f. 95c. ; Three per Cents., 78f.
85e. 900. 85c. 9)e. ; Bank Shares, 1850 f.

GERMAN PAPERS.
NEWS FROM THE THEATRE OF WAR.

BERLIN, MARCH 22.—General Count Diebitsch,
commander-in-chief of the army, gives a report of
several successful reconnoissances from Pravadi.
Major-General Kuprianoff, who left Pravadi on the
7th of February with three battalions, one cannon,
end 100 Cossacks, took possession of the village of
Assalbeli, drove the Turks out of it, and took 200
oxen. On his return to Pravadi he intercepted a
division of the enemy, who followed him, and put
them to flight. The loss of the Turks was consi-
derable : we had three killed and two wounded.
On the 19th the same General proceeded to the
village of Markoftcha, where the Turks, unable to
withstand his impetuous attack, were dispersed,
leaving behind their artillfry and horses. Though
the darkness of the night favoured their flight, they
had twenty men killed, and the commander of the
division was taken prisoner. We did not lose a'
man. In Markofteha we found a considerable quan-
tity of biscuit and barley.
According to a report of General Daucray, the
Turks, 3,000 strong (both cavalry and infantry),
made a sally from Giurdzevo, but falling in with
several regiments of Cossacks, retreated partly to
Giurdzevo, partly on the ice to Rudsclink. On the
19th they made another sally with a greater force,
but with no more success, being obliged, after a short
action, to retreat into the fortress without having
caused us the slightest loss.
General Count Langeron reports that he had found
at Tournoul 7 cannon besides the 44 first mentioned.
The inhabitants and the garrison-of Nicopoli, terrified
at the quick reduction of the fortresses of Kale and
Tournoul, which was accomplished under their eyes,
and fearing to see our soldiers under their walls, are
flying into the interior of Bulgaria, in spite of the
vigilanee and the punishments by which. Tchapan
Ogiou endeavours to keep them in the fortress.
ODESSA, MARCH 7.-From the 4th to the 6th of
March. two ships have arrived here from Varna, and
99, laden with as munition, have sailed for the se-
veral conquered fortresses.—Prussian Slate Gazette,'
March 23.

EGINA, FEB. 10.—The inhabitants of Livadia
havelately sent an address to the President of Greece,
to express their gratitude for the deliverance of their
country.
Several laws on the organization of the troops
have been published ; the French legislation is fol-
lowed in every thing relative to the army. The
organization of the courts of justice will also re-
.,,:emble those of France.

Business is improving here ; new buildings are
rising on all sides. The population of the town
consists of three classes—the Eginatans, Ipsariots,
and Athenians.

The greatest activity prevails in our port and in
the dock-yards, where new ships are constantly
building. The numerous marine of the islands,
formerly engaged in piracy, is now employed in
commerce ; but bath the islands and the continent of
Greece suffer greatly by the interruption of the corn-
merce with Odessa, which prevents them from
obtaining corn from that port.
VIENNA, MARCH 18.—The Austrian Observer
publishes further particulars of the expedition of
Count Dandolo, to claim from the Greek Govern-
ment the restitution of the captured Austrian ships,
with the result of which we have been long ac-
quainted.
BRUSSELS, Mailer' 27.—We are happy to see
that several of the opposition Journals do justice to
the spirit in which the new project of law respect-
ing the press is drawn up.
The Helena Christina, Captain Martins, has
arrived from Batavia, and we suppose has brought
accounts later than 20th November, but none have
yet reached us.—Brussels Papers, March '2B.
SYRA, FEB. 2.—We hear that the Sultan will
not accede to the proposals of M. Jaubert. It is
evident that the plan, pursued by the Allied
Powers, of making proposals to Mahmoud will never
succeed. They must act without him, and he will
then agree to what they have done. If they would
declare to-day that they positively and irrevocably
recognize the independence of Greece, and that the
Mores, the Cyclades, Attica, Livadia, and .Negro-
pout, are acknowledged as a. separate state, and that
any attempt of the Porte against it will be considered
as a declaration of war, the Porte must yield to
necessity. The Sultan may contradict the Divan
by refusing to accede to the terms proposed, but
will never venture against .the will of the Divan to
declare war against France and England.
VIENNA, MARCIt 17.—Metalliques, 97i ; Bank
Shares, I,o93l.—Allgenzeine Zeitung, March 22,

The first instance that occurs of election
bribery was so early as the 13th of ELIZABETH, when one
THOMAS LONGF, being a simple man, and of small cipa-
city to serve in Parliament, acknowledged he had given the
returning officer and ethers, of the borough of Westbury,
11. to be returned member, and Vas for that premium
elected ; but for this offence the borough was amerced, the
member was removed, and the officer fined and imprisoned.
—Blackstone.

A gentleman of the name of WADE, who
resided in Bond-street, Waterloo-bridge, died about a
week since of pulmonary consumption ; by his will, made
with a full knowledge of his approaching dissolution, but
while his faculties were entirely unimpaired, he directed
his body to be given for dissection, for the benefit (as he
expressed himself) of his surviving fellow-creatures, and to
give an example to others.. The person who thus set a
common prejudice at defiance belonged to the commercial
class, and was little likely to have been influenced by an
abstract love of science. We notice this fact at.a moment
that a Bill has been brought into Parliament on the sub-.
ject, as a proof both that the antipathies on this point are
fast losing ground, and that the topic is one which excites
the attention of persons who, by the nature of their avo-
cations, might he supposed heedless or ignorant in such
roatters...—Sunday Paper.

The bankruptcy of one of the principal firms of
Coach Proprietors, Messrs. Eames, of the Angel
Inn, St. Clement's, has excited a great sensation
amongst persons connected with the coach btisiness,
both in London and the country. Their failure is
attributed to the unusual opposition that has taken
place on almost all the roads out of London during
the season. On the Western road the fares have
been as low as 20s. in, and 10s. out to Exeter; to
Southampton 10s: in, and ss. out ; to Liverpool,
20s. in, and 10s. out ; to Manchester, York, &c.,
the s►me opposition has produced a similar reduc-
tion in the fares, and so great has been the competi-
tion, that to make a display of a " good load," pas-
sengers have been conveyed long distances for no-
thing. The failure of a Coach Proprietor is, in
most cases, attended with the most ruinous conse-
quences, involving the credit of many persons, who
have a " piece of road," as it is termed, or, in other
words, persons who horse the coach and drive it
some 16, 20, or 30 miles. The two principal pro-
prietors, one in London and the other in the country,
receive the whole amount of fares, carriage of par-
cels, &c., and they settle - with their co-partners
once a month—a failure, therefore, at the time the
whole proceeds of the coach for a month are in the
hands of oue proprietor, must be attended with the
most serious consequences. Another circumstance
connected with the failures is the distress it brings
upon a number of industrious men who are em-
ployed as coachmen and guards.

EXTRACT FROM lANNING'S HISTORY OF
SURREY...—. At Mersham, in the county of Surrey, was
formerly a capital mansion, the residence of the SOUTH.
ccrrEs. The family were Roman Catholics, and are said
to have quitted in disgust, on being refused burial for one
of the family in the chancel, by the then Rector (Salt.
Rousts.) The loss of this family was long felt in the pa-
rish, and a grateful remembrance of their extensive chari-
ties has I,een handed dowa to the present day. During
their residence, no calamity or casualty happened to an in-
dividual,: no unproductive season occasioned a scarcity, but
rea ly assistance was given. The last Lady SOUTHCOTE is
said to have been constantly stationed, at certain well-
known times, on her garden terrace, overlooking the road,
prepared to head every petition, and to answer every claim
upon her benevolence. Such (adds the present worthy
Rector, in giving this account) was the family to whom
burinl in the church was refused, because they were Roman
Catholics !"

Such are the effects of the attempts to excite
agitation in remote parts of the country, that it is not an
uncommon circumstance for individuals resident in Lon-
don to receive letters from their friends at a distance, in-
quiring after their personal safety, in consequence of the
alarming state of the public mind in the metropolis!!!

MALT DUTY.—It is in contemplation to call
a county meeting in Norfolk, to consider the propriety of
petitioning for a reduction in the Malt Duty ; and it is
said that one, if not both, of the :county Members, will
attend to give their sanction to a petition on the subject.—
This question is of the greatest importance to Norfolk,
and all other barley districts.

AN ORIGINAL ANECDOTE.-Lately an Irish
recruit arrived at the depot. A common soldier seeing
the raw fellow, exclaimed—" Well, Paddy, how do the
'tatoes taste in Ireland?"—" Ah, jewel, (said the recruit),
4; I can't give you a taste of the 'tatoe, here's a taste of
the stalk," and with his thorn stick knocked down the
soldier, to the great amusement of the bystanders.
Western Timis.

THE BLACK FLY IN TURNIPS.—A farmer
who farmed extensively, bad his turnips subject for many
years to the attack of the black fly, in common with most
of his neighbours. He was advised by some one who had
tried with success what he recommended, to rub the turnip
seed among flour of sulphur, and to let it lie amongst it
for some short time, and then sow both seed and sulphur
together. By perseverence in this practice for fifteen
Years, he evaded the attacks of the fly all that time; which
was as long as he continued to farm.—Afinzuul of Science
and Literature.

Two men have been travelling through the
county of Wilts, during the last week, with a covered
cart laden with printed tracts and hand-bills against the
measures of Ministers on 'the Catholic question. The
men state that they have already given away upwards of a
million of tracts.— Cambrian.

VORACITY OF THE COD.—OII Thursday
afternoon, when a fisherwoman in the market was cutting
up a huge cod, to her great surprise she found a marot,
or wild duck, in the stomach. It was cleaned, carefully
examined, and no doubt remained that it had been gobbled
only a very short time before its destroyer swallowed the
hook which brought both to market.— Scotsman.

The Fair at Cow•bridge, on Tuesday last,
was the dullest we have witnessed for some time : there
were scarcely any dealers. Stock suffered a fall in price,
and various reasons were assigned as the cause; some were
of opinion that the taking the one-pound notes out of cir-
culation was the cause, others that there was at present a
very great scarcity of money, and that that was the prin-
ciple cause. Which of those opinions may be correct, we
know not.—Cumbrian.

PERILOUS TIMES.—A woman from the other
side of the Spey having been on an errand to a neighbour-
ing clergyman's manse, last week, was asked what news
she had from the place she had just left. " Och ! on ;" replied
the woman, " bad news i ndeed. The KING has turned
Papist; and's gaun to cut aff, wi' his ain hand, the heads
of every body that winna turn Papist too. A priest," con-
tinued the poor woman with the utmost seriousness and
apparent concern, " A priest in our place has been for
some time past seeking money to build a chapel ; but he's
geen't a' up now, because in a month or twa he's to get
the parish kirk."—Elgin Courier.

REMARKABLE FACT.-14011 a field on the
farm of Newhouse, in the parish of Lesmahagow, which
has been ploughed for time immemorial, as the ploughman
was lately turning over the soil, with the horses at their
usual pace, one of them fairly sunk down, and became
embedded among the channelley subsoil. It proved a
labour of no small difficulty to disinter the animal. After
he was released from his imprisonment, five men descended,
and entered a cavity completely over canopied by the sur-
face ; and, from their report, there was room for five
more. There was no appearance below which indicated
that the spot had once been a sepulchre, as neither bones,
nor urns, nor huge stones, nor ancient reliques of any kind
were found,—nor did it appear that it had been a vault
over-arched. It will be gratifying if any correspondent
can throw light upon such a cavity.—Scotsman.

A FACT.—So much alarm has the unceas-
ing repetition of the term, Catholic Bill, created, that the
mania has taken possession even of children ; and it is
much to be feared it has become a bugbear to thousands of
mature age, who have given themselves as little trouble as
children to make themselves acquainted with the real na-
ture and form of the terrific animal. Not many miles
from Lanark, as a few little happy urchins were going
home from a country school a few days ago, indulging in
their wonted gambols, in all the mirth and plenitude of
youthful glee, their sport was suddenly and unexpectedly
interrupted by the approach of a bull, whose aspect at the
time was rather alarming. Immediately their fun was
converted into real flight. One little girl, more nimble
than the rest of her companions, ran uttering the most
piercing cries, until, scarcely able to breathe, she came up
with a man who stopped her and inquired into the cause
of her terror. As soon as language could find vent—
pointing backward to the unsuspecting cause of her fears,
she sobbed out piecemeal, " Oh, can you tell me if that's
the Catholic Bill ?" Glasgow Free Press.

THE EYES.—It is a remarkable fact, and no
less so as having remained so long unnoticed,: that in
Britain the dark-coloured eye is always found to prevail
in the neighbourhood of coal mines, and where coal is
used as the general fuel ; while, on the other, band, the
light or blue eye belongs to those districts in which that
mineral is not used; and notwithstanding the numbers of
persons continually pouring into the coal districts from
other parts of the country, in consequence of the demand for
labour, yet the prevalency in the former of the dark eye espe-
cially among the children, is so evident, that whoever will take
the trouble to make the abservation, will most assuredly
acknowledge the accuracy of this statement. In what way
the sulphurated hydrogen, Bac., occasioned by the coal fire
affects the pigment of the iris, it is not now my intention
to inquire. I consider it sufficient for my present purpose
to establish the connexion between the use of coal and the
dark colour of the eye ; though, from repeated observa-
tions, I feel assured that there are more curious facts con-
nected with the subject than have yet come under the
notice of physiologists ; and which, when properly deve-
loped, will considerably alter the bearing of many opinions
hitherto entertained.—Price's British Physiognomy.

LONDON,
MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 30,11:1829.

The Catholic Relief Bill will be read a third
time this evening, and forwarded to the Lords, before
whom it is expected to be read a second time on
Thursday or Friday, with a large majority. The
Tories are now so " resigned to their situation," that
it is said they intend to offer no opposition—the Earl
of ELDON excepted—who is resolved to die—game.

We call the attention of his Majesty's Govern-
ment, and especially that of the CHANCELLOR of the
EXCHEQUER, to an article from the Morning Chro-
nicle of this day, recommending a more enlarged cir-
culation of Newspapers as the only and hest means
of conveying instruction to the people upon all
matters touching their interests, and putting
them upon their guard against the designs of the
insidious. We have all along maintained, that if
the duty upon Newspapers were reduced one-half,
their circulation would be more than quadrupled.
They would thus doubly benefit the revenue, and
strengthen the hands of Government, by con-
veying correct intelligence at a cheap and ex-
peditious rate to all parts of the kingdom. It
is notorious that the duty of 3s. 6d. upon every
Advertisement deters thousands who would other-
wise advertise daily, or weekly, from advertising at
all. In fact, there is no commodity or species of
property under the Sun so exorbitantly taxed as a
Newspapaper Advertisement. Let the Advertise-
ment be one line or twenty, it is taxed 3s. 6d. duty !
We feel persuaded that if the Duke of WELLINGTON
would but look to this business, much public benefit
would be the consequence. The Stamp acts, we
know, are in course of revision, and it would be well
if their whole spirit were so framed as to benefit the
public generally while they increased the Revenue.
The thing is perfectly practicable, and ought there-
fore to be enforced.

The Hamburgh Reporter and other liamburgh
Papers of the 24th March have been received, from
which we make the following extracts. The wea-

tber seems .to be daily getting more mild in the
North of Germany :

srocicnoLm, MARCH 13.

Last Wednesday her Royal Highness the Princess
Sophia Albertina, who has been frequently much indis-
posed during this winter, had so serious an attack, that
a solemn audience, which a deputation of the Diet and
the Chief Officers of State was to have had of the Crown
Princess, to congratulate her upon her recovery, was obli-
ged to be put off. Yesterday morning, however, her
Royal Highness was better, and though a speedy recovery
cannot he expected, yet there is every reason to hope this
morning that she is out of danger.

IiAMBURGII, MARCH 20.

After an interruption of the navigation from 9th Jan.
the first ships hare arrived to-day, as well those that have
re-entered at Cuxhaven as some oyster-ship. Several
ships have also sailed from our port. The navigation to
Harburg is also open again. As the ice from the Upper
Elbe has been floating down for some days, it may be ex•

• BORSEN-IiALLIS4 POUR. o'cLpcxd
There is, generally speaking, but tittle; doing in stocks ;
prices are, however. firm, with the exception of Austrian
Bank Shares. Much business has again been doing in the
Polish Loan, the price of which, in copegnonce of the
rise in Amsterdam, has risen to 97i t.
End of March.
Anglo-Danish Loan, 3 per cent.
Anglo-Russian Loan 9ls
Hamburgh-Russian Loan
Anglo-Prussian Loan of 1818. 99%
Austrian Bank Shares 1102
Austrian Metalliques R7%

The following are extracts from Dutch and Ger-
man Papers of late dates. The Turks are making
great preparations for the war, which now is to be
carried on with a more systematic design than for-
merly

AMSTERDAM, MARCH 25.
The following is an extract floss the population returns
for 1828 :
Populatiou of the whole kingdom of the Netherlands, Jan.

1, 1828
DEATHS.—MaIes 81,742
Females 77,058

Total 158,600
BIRTH C••••MaleS 106,481
Females. 100,907