Star.
London, England, 1830-09-15 00:00:00

TO THE STATES-GENERAL.

SPEECH OF Tim KING OF THE NETHERLANDS

" Hox ou an B LE St as,—The extraordinary meeting which
I open this day, has been demanded on account of the dis-
tressing events which have taken place.
" In peace and friendship with all nations in Europe, the
Netherlands see the war ended in their Indian possessions.
" Peace, order, and commerce flourished. I was occupied
to lessen the charges on my people, which have I had proved
to me were necessary, when all at once, in Brussels, and
following their example, other places in the Empire, insur-
rections broke out, accompanied by plunder, and encounter-
ing of which, a relation to this assembly n•ould be to dis-
tress myself—the national feelings and mankind in
general. In awaiting your assistance to take sech
measures to stop this insurrection, to prevent a civil war,
and to preserve the faithful subjects, is the reason
I have called this Meeting—to find out the origin of what
has taken place is not so necessary at the present moment as
to find means to recover peace and tranquillity—by which
what has fallen may be restored.
" In the meantime it is very difficult to satisfy all the diffe-
rent parties, and at the same tune to do the duties to which I
have sworn.

" It is, therefore, that I call on your wisdom, your modera-
tion, and your stability, to resolve with mo on what is to be
done in these distressing events, for the welfare of the Ne-
therlands. By several parties, it is argued that the fun-
damental law shall be revised, and that to separate the dif-
ferent provinces which are united by the said law, would bo
beneficial.

" But such a demand can only be discussed through this
fundamental law, to which wo aro bound by a solemn
oath.

" This great question should employ your present coun-
cils. I wish to have your opinions on this subject ;
which I hope you will discuss with that sincerity and
calmness which this groat question demands ;—being
ready on my part to assist your Assembly, as much as
lays in my power. Further I have to give you notice, that
the present state of things demand that the Militia shall not
be disbanded; but remain on extraordinary service, as laid
down by the fundamental law.
" The extraordinary expences can be taken from the cre-
dits I have opened, but which shall also in part occupy the
present meeting. I rely, however, Sirs, on your assistance,
and your love for your country.
" Full of thoughts of the insurrections which are in my re-
membrance, I shall never forget the courage and the love of
my people, who have put the sceptre in my hands.
" Ready to give way to reasonable wishes, I shall never give
in to party spirit, neither consent to measures which would
bo dangerous to the welfare of the State, and to do all
for the best is my anxious wish."

We give the following communication as we have re-
ceived it. It is from a creditable quarter ; but we know
not what reliance can be placed upon the whole of its de-
tails and conclusions :—.

" The accounts received this morning from Rotterdam by
the Batavia and Antwerp steam-boats, are unfavourable.
The King's speech to the States-General on the opening of
the proceedings of that body at the Hague, had caused much
satisfaction at Antwerp, Rotterdam, and other places in that
direction, supposing, as it did, the presumed separation of
the two countries. The utmost tranquillity prevailed at
all the principal towns of Belgium; but there were ru-
mours, when the steam-boat left, of fresh disturbances
in Brussels. There aro but a few passengers by tho ar-
rivals of this morning, and confidence appears to be, in
some degree, restored ; though commercial transactions
were nearly suspended. The Speech of the King of the
Netherlands had been despatched to all parts of the
country immediately as it was delivered and measures
were to be instantly taken to prevent, if possi-
ble any further disturbances. The opinion decidedly
was at Rotterdam, that the separation would not be agreed
to. In the Batavia there aro many carriages, some of which
are understood to belong to the Duke of BRUNSWICK ;
there are on board this vessel some persons of consequence.
The Antwerp left Rotterdam at half-past eight yesterday
morning, and the Batavia about the same time.

The accounts which have reached us of the Meeting
of the States-General, and speech of the King of the
NETHERLANDS, afford us nothing to indicate very deci-
sively, whether the dissentious in that part of the Continent
are likely to terminate in restored tranquillity. The arrival
of the Duke of BRUNSWICK is not a matter of much
importance ; but our Dover correspondent, in communicating
the event, mentions that the passengers who arrived with
him, describe symptoms of insubordination as beginning to
display themselves in Prussia; from which country, the in-
telligence which we have given above, conveys an impression
of its Government being fully sensible of the hazardous
neighbourhood in which it is situated, and to be collecting
its troops for some object. We can hardly conceive, how-
ever, that object to be to march into Belgium ; and
should rather conjecture it i 3 to repress internal troubles.

The Prussian Government, we think, has been one, which
deserves favour with those who approve of gradually perfect-
in►g the institutions of society; and we sincerely hope, that no
Government who has honestly displayed thatspirit, will expe-
rience any irregular revolutionary interference, which cannot
be productive of real good, but through an intermediate period
of real evil. Violent Revolutions, may effect future benefit;
but what events in the grand operations of a superintending
Providence do not? If possible, they should be avoided;
for why sacrifice the present generation to the future ?
" What has posterity done for us ?"—said the Irish-
man ; and the question, in onr opinion, might, with
propriety, be desiderated as one of serious import,
by those who, perhaps with more ardour than discre-
tion, hail all Revolutions, as the period of jubilee. If Go-
vernments are obstinately adverse to improvement, they work
their own destruction, and deserve it; and should be im-
proved with violence, if no other means be effectual ; but
when violence can be auSided, and Government exhibit in
their acts a sincere wish to advance—even although they ed-

vance with a cautious timidity which may not suit the tem-
perament Of all—they should most undoubtedly receive the
support of those who sincerely wish well to the happiness
of the present generation, and solid benefit of the future.
Particularly we consider our own country as exempt
from the hazard of these violent and sudden revolutions,
which aro afflicting the nations around us, just be-
cause our present government have shown an inclination
to advance with the spirit of the age. We have perused
with attention a pamphlet transmitted to us by the author,
entitled, " The Duko of W r.r.t.txu•rox and the Whigs,"
and with the main arguments of this pamphlet we cordially
agree. We have uniformly maintained, that the Duke
of WELLINC.Tox's Administration had accomplished
more good for the country, in its abolition of religions
distinctions, in its amelioration of the legislation of the
country, in the sobriety and pacific nature of its foreign
policy, in the encouragement of a liberal interpretation of
the existing laws, and in the general spirit of independence
and decision with which it has accomplished many re-
trenchments in the expenditure of the country—than any
administration which had preceded it in our recollection, or
within the scope of our reading. It is on these grounds
wo have given it our independent, conscientious support; and
until we see It displaying a different spirit,we shall not change
in our conduct. We are admirers of the talents, political
principles, and integrity, of many of those who rank among
the Whigs, and we are admirers of similar qualities in
those who may be considered an intermediate party :
and from both these parties, whether in or out of
place, do we look with confidence, for the interests of
the country being advanced. But we should rather de-
sire to see the present Administration strengthened by acces-
sion, than to see any Administration take its place, of a leas
decisive and efficient character.

The last arrivals from the Leeward Islands, bring ac-
counts from St. Kitt's to the 2nd August, and from Tortola
to the same date. The former contains the copy of a dis-
patch from Sir GEOROE MURRA Y, on the subject of the
suspension of Chief Justice Pick. wool>, formerly noticed
by us ; and the advices from Tortola bring the copy of a
speech of C. W. MAXWELL to the Houses of Legislature, the
most important passage of which is to the following, effect :
" The recent instances of a total disregard of the esta-
blished laws and rules of civilized life, evinced in the re-
peated infraction of the public peace, is calculated to
encourage similar instances of violence, and to acts of in-
subordination amongst the lower classes, that the civil power
may bo unable to repress, without the aid of an armed force.
I therefore most strongly advise the re-establishment of the
militia, which is the legal and constitutional means of
strengthening the civil authorities. The white and free-
coloured population is sufficiently numerous to furnish a
respectable body of men, who would cheerfully lend their
aid to preserve social order, and defend their lives and pro-
perties, if occasion should require those exertions."

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.

Although the French Funds come 2i per cent. lower, it
has but little effect on the market ; Consols are now 88
to 88k, for the Account.
A letter from St. Petersburgh, of the 28th of August,
states, that a vessel has arrived at Cronstadt with the tri-
coloured flag, and, by order of the Emperor, has been re-
ceived.

Accounts from the frontiers of Spain, of the ith inst.
states. that the Government of Ferdinand begins to think
of the crisis with which they are threatened ; and the ques-
tion at Madrid is more firm than ever, to publish a charter,
on the plan of that of Louis XVIIIth. This act will be pre-
ceded by an ordonnance, recalling all the banished ! !!
Under date of the 4tb from Madrid, they write that
numerous bands infest Andalusia. Orders have been given
to the Lieutenant-General to adopt such measures as he
thinks expedient, to exterminate them.

Posted at the North and South American Coffee-house :
" Now Orleans, August 2.—Last night, about ten o'clock,
a fire broke out in the extensive cotton warehouses of Mr.
Trenet, sen. and scarcely had the fire-bell sounded the alarm
before the whole was discovered to be enveloped in Eames,
from one corner of the street to the other. The cotton ware-
houses, and about 2,000 bales of cotton, were consumed, the
principal part of which was the cargo of the Aurora, which
was stranded at Belize. The destruction of property may
be estimated at about 130,000 dollars."

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.

Consols have rather improved since the receipt of the
speech of the King of the Netherlands, and 881 is the price
for the account.

There is nothing doing in the Foreign Market worthy of
notice.

The Dutch and foreign funds in Holland are all higher.
It is the opinion, at Amsterdam, of the well-informed, and
men of influence, that the difficulties will be amicably set-
tled. They have been purchasing largely in the Dutch
funds.

Consols, on the arrival of the express from Paris, with a
considerable decline of the rents, were done at 87i for the
account.

Upon the whole the accounts from Paris in regard to poli-
tical affairs are favourable, as it appears that the Great Pow-
ers, one after another, are acknowledging the King of the
French. Tne abolition of the Receivers-General in France,
as we stated a few days since, is doing great injury to the
Government. In regard to money affairs, also, continual
sales of money stock, which is sent to England, causes the
great fall in the rents.
LIVERPOOL, SEPT. 13.—The Brown and middling qua-
lities of British Plantation Sugar continues in good request,
with steady rates. We have had a brisk demand for Coffee:
the sales of Jamaica Coffee have gone off with spirit. The
Cotton Market has been dull during the week, and a shade
lower.

We obeerre in the advertisement of the Patent Distilled
Brandy, testimonies in its favour from Mr. Hume, the well-
known:chymist, of Long-acre and a Professor of tibe Load=
University. If these Gentlemen testify that brandy can be
produced in this country, so pure and free from adventitious
acids as they represent this to be, we think it really merits
the patronage of the public.