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The report of Prince LEOPOLD having been proposed
as the future Sovereign of Greece, has been so often re-
peated that it seems no longer doubtful. It has furnished
the Journal des Dibats the ground-work of a violent
attack on the POLIGNAC Ministry, in which that of
England is treated with as little ceremony. In the event
of the Cabinet of Saint Petersburgh approving the choice,
and its being ultimately confirmed by the people of
Greece, (for they will of course be consulted) we trust
the Prince will prove himself worthy of a nomination,
which might well flatter the self-love and excite the en-
thusiasm of the most distinguished men in Europe.
Without stopping to enquire whether a more appro-
priate selection might not have been made, we think
the fears of the French Editor, with regard to
the influence which England would acquire by
the accession of the Prince, quite unfounded.—
A Morning Contemporary in noticing the article of the
DAats, takes it for granted that the fifty thou-
and a year would be continued. We repeat our
own conviction, that there is no probability of this being
the case. It is scarcely necessary to say, that a
pension from any Foreign State, would be quite
inadmissible, and vitiate the whole transaction. Two
modes present themselves, by which the Prince might
be enabled to assume the reins of government with be-
coming dignity and strength. The first is through a loan
guaranteed by the great Powers, and the next—a sub-
sidy, to be repaid when the finances of the New State are
properly organized. Without the adoption of one of these
two expedients, no ruler can hope to establish his autho-
rity in Greece.
Two other questions arise out of the rumoured nomi-
nation. Who is likely to become the partner of the new
throne, and will the Greeks require their Sovereigns to
become converts to their own faith ? These will
doubtless become objects of curious speculation. We
have frequently called the attention of Ministers
to the subject of Greece, and lamented that the en-
lightened and benevolent policy of Mr. Cs xtw was
not followed up. We trust the Noble Duke has, at
length, recognised the importance of the Greek question
as regards British interests. It is no trifling consolation
to those who have devoted their best energies in aid of the
Greek cause to reflect, that there was no exaggeration in
their stating, long since, that Greece was destined to be-
come an important member of the European family ; se
that suggestions which were then treated as chimerical us
now carrying into full effect. We cannot conclude them'
cursory remarks without reminding the people of Greece,
that one of the first statues ereetedin the Acropolis ought
to be that of GROGGN CANNING.

We annex n oopyOrZlnteresting speech which
Mr. Moons, the Minister from the United States, deli-
vered in the absence of the Ltsszeron, on presenting
his credentials. It is a moetimporbutt document, ss it
manifests the policy which the present gwrernment of the
United States proposes to observe with regard to any
reforms which the Spanish American States may find ft
necessary to make in their political Institution This con-
duct does the greatest honour both* American preside*.
end motion. The Fiat*, non-intervostios In the
form of Clovernment, as in the asks of Amiga
mations, must be respected se sacred rad lavish* in
4ateriea, if that pert of bald, desires to avoid the
wile which a cinerary systole hie mimed la Europe.

Unfortunate Spain, Naples, Piedmont, and Portugal,
are melancholy examples of this truth. It is
very natural that the Government of the United States
should feel a predilection for those institutions which
have raised its enlightened country to the highest degree
of prosperity and distinction. But that government and
people cannot refrain from acknowledging that the state
of society, the peculiar circumstances under which the
inhabitants of the Spanish American States were placed
and finally, the experience of twenty years, con-
firm the maxim of SoLoN when he said to the
Athenians, " I have not given you the but laws,
but those for which you are best suited." The generous
tribute of justice, to the merit and integrity of General
BoLtv AR, must also be considered as an eulogium, alike
honourable to all parties, while it &ROMs a proud answer
to the calumnies circulated in North America, againht
that benefactor of his country.

IMr. President—Permit me, on this occasion, to as-
sure you and the members of the Council of Govern-
meat, that I enter upon the performance of the duties
of the station assigned me by the Government of tha
United States with an unfeigned distrust of my capacity
to discharge them satisfactorily, which distrust is much
enhanced by the fact of my succeeding the dietitian-
tsLtl gentleman (General Harrison) who has just ad-
you. But I beg you, Mr. President, and the h
setteeble members of the Council, to receive my assu-
mes, that while acting in the capacity of MinisterPleni-
, frade:a ttary for the United States near the Republic of Co.I
shall not suffer any opportunity to escaFe me
of seeteining and perpetnuing the friendly and cordial
relations which should subsist between the two Republics,
and of maintaining unimpaired the harmony of incercourse
which must be eminently desirable to both countries.

" The people of the United States have contem-
plated with anxious solicitude the sanguinary and pro-
tracted conflict in which the Republic of Colombia
had been engaged. They have seen her emerge from
that conflict, and from all the horrors and desolations
of a civil war, triumphant and independent, and
prepared to assume her station ultimately among the
nations of the earth ; and they fervently hope that her
glorious efforts may he crowned with all the blessings of
civil liberty. Assured, from their own experience, that
all nations are capable of self government, they have en-
tertained sanguine hopes that the Republics of South
America still present to the world additional exemplifica-
tions of this great and interesting truth : and in the lofty•
character, and tried integrity, and ardent patriotism of
the distinguished Chief now presiding over the destinies of
Colombia, they trust will be found a guarantee for the
fulfilment of their expectations. But while communicating
the hopes and the wishes of the people of the United Statee,
it is my duty to declare, as instructed by Cie illustrious
and venerable patriot recently called by them to perform
the duties of Chief Magistrate, that, though sincerely de-
sirous that the people of Colombia, in organizing their go-
vernment, may be influenced by the example that may be
found in their own system of organic law, yet that they
will most sedulously abstain from any interferenc), either
direct or indirect, with the internal policy and concerns of
this Government. That which they ask of all nations,
they most willingly accord to all—the undisturbed enjoy-
ment of their own opinions, and their own political
institutions.

" Be pleased, Mr. President, to receive again my as-
surances, that whilst acting in the capacity of Minister
from the United States at this capital, nothing shall be
omitted on my part, compatible with the duties apper-
taining to the station which I occupy, calculated to pre-
serve and perpetuate a friendly intercourse between the
republic which I have the honour to represent, and the
republic of Colombia. "

The Turks are passing their time merrily with toe
English and French magnates in Constantinople. The
Allgemeine Zeitung, in an article from that capital
dated 27th November, gives us the particulars of a grand
ball and supper, in celebration of the Saint's Day of the
KING of France, at which the Moslem guests were nu-
merous. This affair seems to have been conducted with
a greater regard to etiquette than Sir RODENT Goa-
DON'S fête on board the Blonde. We are further in-
formed that the SULTAN is preparing to repay those
civilities, by giving a grand entertainment to the European
Ministers in the ball-room of the Divan :