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London, England, 1830-09-11 00:00:00

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THE EVENING STAR.

LON DON .

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11.

No subject has seemed so much to occupy the speculative
discussion of the Paris Journals, as the propriety of ap-
pointing the celebrated TA LLET RA ND, as Ambassador Ex-
traordinary to this country. Several of our cotemporaries
have likewise made the appointment matter of comment;
and we are a little astonished that so much difference of
opinion should exist on the subject.
The principal objection which has been advanced against
TA LLEY RA N D is, that he has lived and acted in a period
embracing a succession of revolutions, more extraordinary
than any which ever occurred in the history of Europe,—
that he has served or acted as an efficient statesman during
a succession of Governments, and has the disreputable merit
of still having a bead upon his shoulders.
The turpitude of treason, or to avoid any misunder-
standing of a word which has been most shamefully
abused—the turpitude of treachery—is naturally and pro-
perly odious ; and if it is to be viewed as a well esta-
blished fact, that he occasioned the downfall of NAPOLEON
by treachery, then we are of opinion, that no reputable Go-
vernment should confide to him, however able, the interests
of its people. But we hesitate in believing that the exact
facts of his conduct are fairly before us ; because we know
that such facts are seldom in the power of the contemporary
historian; and until we have heard his own statement, as re-
gards those times, we should be reluctant to judge him.

We have to observe of him much that we must approve.
We find him in the very earliest pages of the French Revo_
ludon, as Bishop of AUTUN, being among the first of his-.

class to declare himself for those principles, which have not
been imiroperly denominated, by one of the Paris Editors,
the great principles of the age." We have to observe of
him that he had the energy, at that time, to spring from the
ranks of the Priesthood, and associate himself for the useful
purpose of, forwarding institutions, for the education of the
people. During the period of violence and bloodshed
we find him an exile in this country—living is
obscurity in one
„of the humble streets in Soho.--
A friend of ours, lately deceased, knew him intimately

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in that situation. depending for his subsistence on a very
precarious and slender income, derived from his literary
abilities; for he was not of that class of emigrants, who
had obtained the charitable aid of our Government. We
have heard it argued among school-boys, that :

When vice prevail and impious men bear sway,
The post of honour is (not) a private station ;

But we doubt whether, during the violence of the French
Revolution, any practical patriot would have been properly
applying his talents by mounting la Charette. We there-
fore do not consider it discreditable to him, that he retired
from the scene of horrid confusion which existed.

We next observe him selected by a hero, perhaps possessed,
of more tact for the discernment of state service qualification,
than any that has distinguished himself during this eventful
age. As far as undoubted facts extend, and we have
hardly a right to go farther, we observe him serving that
hero with mutual satisfaction, up to a certain time, when
the policy of the master was disapproved of by the servant.
His subsequent conduct is certainly more ambiguous; but
we must admit that the facts are more obscure—and the mere
fact of his again taking service under that Government,
which was raised on the fall of his former Master, does not,
in our opinion, prove any thing against the man.
At the present crisis of French politics, a person is
wanted, us Ambassador to this country, of experience and
sagacity. It is evident to all, capable of reflection, that at
no former period, troubled as the last half-century has
been, did France more require the aid of such a
character; and TALLEYRAND PERIGORD, we consider
the one who is most likely to prove himself adequate to per-
form the important part, to which his KING has appointed
him.

We have advices from Malacca and Singapore : from the
former to the 23d March. The Governor and suite had
arrived there on the 17th of the preceding month. The
Singapore papers state that the Cochin China ships had
touched there on their way to Bengal. Their object was
partly commercial, and partly on a mission to the Governor-
General, for whom they had a letter, and some presents
from the King of Cochin China. It was thought this
would add to a friendly intercourse with Cochin China.l
The number of vessels possessed by the Cochin Chinese isi
ten square-rigged vessels. It appears that on the visit of
the Governor-General to Singapore in March last, he
desired the British Merchants to put in writing any
thing they could suggest for the improvement of the
commerce of the place. These merchants, accordingly
submitted cortain topics, viz. that warlike stores be admitted
freely into the settlement ; that Turkey Opium be allowed to
bo bonded for exportation ; that American vessels be per-
mitted to trade there on tho same footing as with the prin-
cipal British settlements in India; that Teas be allowed to
be transhipped in British vessels to foreign ports; that some
means should be adopted to prevent the inconvenience arising
from a want of social currency ; and that the state of the
British trade with Java, which they affirm to bo at variance
with the spirit and words of the treaty of commerce con-
cluded between the British and Netherlands Government, be
taken into consideration. To these suggestions the follow-
ing answer was returned on the 12th of March of the
present year:—
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Gentlemen,—l am directed by the Hon. the Governor in
Council to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 10th
March, conveying your remarks relative to the trade of this
settlement, and 1 have now to convey to you the sentiments
of the Hon. the Governor in Council thereon.

Importation of Warlike Stores into the Settlement.—
The Hon. the Governor in Council observes, on this point,
that the terms under which military stores are to be imported
are laid down in Act 53, Geo. 3, cap. 113, to which the Go-
vernment have been frequently directed to attend. The
Hon. the Governor in Council does not consider, therefore,
that there is any option in the case. In cannot, however, be
said, that the trade in gunpowder is actually prohibited, as
a license from the Hon. the Court of Directors will secure
its admission.

Turkey Opium.—The prohibition against the admission
of this drug into these settlements, has been removed by a
late order from the Court of Directors.
Trade with America.—The Honourable the Governor in
Council entertains serious doubts in respect to the law in
this case, since the expiration of the Convention of 1818.
Should it, however, appear, that American vessels are now
trading with the other ports of India—Calcutta, Madras, and
Bombay, there appears no reason why they should not also
trade with Singapore.
Penang and Malacca, forming the United Settlement.—
The Governor in Council will not therefore oppose any diffi-
culty to the landing and shipping goods on American ves-
sels, as regulated in respect to other nations not having
settlements in India.

It must be understood, however, that such permission
cannot of itself legalise the act, should other public officers,
having due authority, proceed against the ships on the
ground of illegality.
(Signed) J. PATTI:ILL°,
Secretary at Oovaamast.

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
Consols which left off yesterday at 881 1 for the Account,
opened at the same price, and are at present 88i, with little
or nothing doing as yet.
In the Foreign Market, prices much the same.

The following is a letter from General Qerard, the
Minister of War, to the Commanding General at Bess-
neen :—" General,—The late events, so happily accom-
plished in France, have given cause to some of the military
authorities to suggest the prudent measure of put-1
ting in a state of defence several of our fortresses on the
frontiers. I can only thank them for their devoted zeal for
these measures ; but the intention of the Government and
the King is to maintain friendship with all the Powers, and
the reciprocal assurances on their part, of the same disposi-
tion, render it useless to adopt such precautions, which would
only tend to cause groundless fears.
(Signed) 6, COUNT OERARD.•
CITY, HALF-PIS? ONS.
We are still without any political information, and up to
,the present time there is no express from Paris. The Consol
Market has been creeping up during the morning, owing tol
some good purchases, with a scarcity of Stock.
Consols, which were in the early part of of the day at,
881 for the Account, went up to 891 ;at present they
are 89 to i, and the market has every appearance of being
firm. The extreme fluctuation during the week has boos.
about 2* per cent. from 861 so 89i.
The Galatea frigate has arrived at Portsmouth from Us-
bon, but we do not hear of any letters by her.
Accounts have been received from Rio Janeiro of the 16th
July. No political news. They have lowered the duty on
the proceeds of the gold from the mines, which paid 25 pot
cent. Exchange, 22*.
In the Foreign Market little or nothing doing.
The last working of the Imperial Brasil Minos wo sY
average of 181bs. per day for 16 days.

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