The Sun.
London, England, 1829-08-15 00:00:00

LONDON,
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 15, 1829.

The " Diplomatic disclosures" oldie Coif, rier
Francais seem to have staggered the money
dealers and speculators on 'Change yesterday
afternoon, in a way wllich speaks little for their
political sagacity. The subject is very properly
commented on in the Times of this morning ;
but the wonder is, that its private correspondent
says there is no doubt of its truth, that is, of the
treaty, and that the public indignation is greatly
excited in Paris ! Excited indeed!—at what?—
at the apprehension of an Austrian army to overawe
the public spirit, and beard the military genius
of France, because 30,000 of its warriors are to
be despatched to Turkey ? Is the power of
France so reduced then that it cannot spare
30,000 men—or the stability of the Royal Go-
vernment so insec►_►re that it cannot trust its safety
but to Austrian swords ? Ridiculous. The
Bourbons have too keen a recollection of past
events, and must entertain too much respect for
the French people, to hazard, nay, to provoke a

repetition of scenes and events which would send
them forth once more, and for ever, outcasts from
a station which they could neither honour nor
adorn, because they failed to appreciate. But it
cannot be. Prince POLIGNAC has too much
good sense—too long an experience in diplomatic
matters—has too much respect for the intellect of
the age and the spirit of improvement so univer-
sally at work, to counsel the King of FRANCE to
adopt measures or to become a party to treaties
so diametrically at variance with the interests of
France and the stability of the House of BOUR-
BON. National pride has been too recently
wounded in France to brook the- appearance of
Austrian surveillance, much less the proximity
of an army of controul, and the Austrians
know it. They may join in treaties offensive
and defensive, but the spell which linked the as-
sembled nations in fearful unity for their mutual
safety, has passed away. The master spirit which
roused them in bondage to achieve their deliver-
ance bath departed, but left the magic of his
name as a heritage of glory which young French-
men will cherish, while her veteran warriors
burn at the remembrance of her past days as
hey mourn over the present destiny of France.
But there is no reason for alarm, even supposing
a treaty of alliance offensive and defensive were to
take place between France, England, and Aus-
tria. On the contrary, it would be a sufficient
guarantee against the further encroachment of
Russia. It would at once put a period to her
ambition, and limit, if not restrain, her demands
upon Turkey. There can be no doubt that the
progress of the Russian arms, both in Europe
and Asia, is viewed with uneasiness by Austria
—with jealousy by France—and with anxiety by
England ; but there are no real grounds for appre-
hension, so long as the great Powers of Europe
understand each other. The SULTAN may he
obstinate to reason—he may even reject the
mediation of England and France—which offer
of mediation is a proof in itself that the destiny
of Turkey is not left at the mercy of Russia—
but though the armies of NICHOLAS should
reach the walls of Constantinople—and the pro-
bability increases daily—set we say that there is
no ground of apprehension for the ultimate in-
tegrity of the Turkish empire from the aggression
of Russia, so long as England, France, and
Austria, watch over the contest, and cordially
understand each other. Why, their own indivi-
dual and conjoint interests are the best security

in the world for this assumption. They may
bear awhile with the profession of Russian mo-
deration, wishing rather to soften than to irri-
tate—more desirous to accept explanation than
to question motives too strictly, but if events
square not with professions, and acts with solemn
assurances—then, indeed, it will be time to put
on the armour of remonstrance— and to follow

it up, if occasion should still require it, by action,
prompt, vigorous, and decisive. But not till
then. It is wiser to appease than to provoke—
better to endeavour to repair the wounds that
exist, than by intemperance to widen the breach
which temerity may enter, but which only repent-
ance can ever repass.

We have occasionally noticed in our columns
the excessive, we might almost add, the poi-
sonous impurity of the Thames water, mentioning
at the same time our regret and surprise that
some decided steps were not taken either by the
Government, or by some influential Company, to
obtain it from a healthy and efficient channel.
This regret is increased from the circumstance of
the very general complaints that are now made
every where on the subject. We have repeat-
edly letters from individuals, signing themselves
" fathers of families," and who date from various
parts of the Metropolis, complaining in bitter,
terms of the very offensive quality of the Thames
water, and requesting to know when there is
likely to be some alteration in the present method
of supply. On this subject we may here take
the opportunity to say once for all, that we really
cannot tell. Plans, we believe, are in progress,
by which a purer supply of one of the most ne-
cessary articles in existence will be ensured ;
but when, where, or how, these plans are to
he put into execution, we know no more than
our enquirers themselves. One thing, however,
we may venture to tell them for their consola-
tion. There is a new Filtering Machine, sold,
we believe, by Mr. ROBINS of the Strand, which
possesses the singular recommendation of being
able to purify and chrystallize the very worst pos-
sible water. It is of a most convenient and port-
able nature ; is simple and speedy in its process of
purification ; cheap in its price ; and, in short, the
very thing for those numerous "fathers of families"
who have honoured us by their communications.

Lisbon Papers have been received, but their
contents are unimportant.
Orowro, JULY 10.—The Junta of Administration of
the General Society of Agriculture, &c. of the Upper
Douro, has published an official notice, to the effect that the
Junta having, in January last year, represented to his Ma-
jesty the necessity of providing means to preserve the lives
of persons shipwrecked on that coast, his Majesty, with
his noml regard to humanity and religion, had been pleased
by his Royal resolution to sanction a plan for this purpose.
A safety boat, with all the necessary apparatus, is to be
provided. A building shall he set apart as a refuge for
prisoners saved from shipwreck, where they may receive all
possible assistance : in one part of. the building the safety
boat, &c. shall be kept, in the other the shipwrecked per-
sons shall be received and provided for, and it shall there-
fore be furnished with stoves, clean beds, and every other
necessary, apparatus, &c. Above this asylum there shall
be a bell, which is to be rung as a signal, when any
ship, boat, or prisoner is in danger. A keeper of
this asylum shall be appointed, who shall reside on
the spot to take care of the safety-boat, &c. to ring
the bell when any shipwreck occurs? and to give