Star.
London, England, 1830-08-26 00:00:00

SPIRIT OF THE JOURNALS.

Trixes.—We stated some days ago that the English Government
would of course recognize the Constitutional King of France. We may
now state that it is determined to immediately acknowledge Louie
Philip as King of the French. The recognition will, we understand, be
made in a manner equally prompt and cordial. The King of Eng.
land, with the good sense and good feeling which belong to his charac.
ter, has expressed in the warmest and most energetic terms his anxiety
that no unnecessary delay shall take place in this act of sound
policy and international justice. It is not, we hear, yet decided
whether the recognition of Louis Philip will be made through
the medium of a special mission, or through the regular me.
dium of Lord Stuart de Rothsay. The accession of the
French Monarch has, it is true, been specially notified to the English
Government by General Baudrand ; but the absence of the Duke of
Laval Montmorency tiom England rendered this step necessary. It is
known that diplomatic etiquette allows the English Government the
option to avail themselves of the regular channel of the resident Am.
basrador, or of selecting some person especially for that duty. As the
wish and determination to recognize Louis Philip are so decidedly strong
and cordial, both on the part of the British Cabinet and the British So-
vereign, the mere form of the recognition becomes very,
.unimportant.
Of one thing we are sure, that neither in form nor in substance
will the King of England or his Ministers do any thing which
can throw a doubt on the zealous sincerity of that recog.
nition. We think now, that even the most incredulous of
that stupid and malignant faction who have charged the Duke of Wel.
lington as being privy to the atrocious measures of Polignac, will allow,
with whatever reluctance, that neither directly nor indirectly,—neither
by himself nor any of his colleagues,—has there been any communica.
tion between the English and French Premier, which might not be pro.
claimed at Charing.crovs. The time is fast approaching, (for, as we
have elsewhere stated, Parliament will meet for the despatch of business
on the 26th of October.) when the Duke may publicly contradict this
infamous calumny. Meantime he may challenge his enemies to pro-
duce, either in France or England, one tilde of proof,—one atom of pro-
bable evidence,—that he had ever means of knowing, much less that he
appoved of, those insane projects which Charles X. and his Cabinet
conceived and attempted to execute for the overthrow of their country's
rights. _

Posr.—The French people, we sincerely trust, may be enabled to
preserve the freedom and tranquillity they at present enjoy, but we
defy a proof that they practically enjoy those blessings in a higher or
purer degree than under the two last reigns. Before the issue of the
ordinances, of what grievance had the French nation to complain, ex.
cept indeed the grievance of seeing the elder branch of the Bourbons on
the throne ? Tyranny or oppression of ary description cannot be charged
upon the late King; on the contrary, a grader extent of license was
allowed to the Press than even in this country, and licentiously
indeed did the Press avail itself of the indulgence granted.
The Ordinances were issued in self-defence. We do not affirm them to
have been strictly legal (though even here they may be defended), but
they were the only resource left. Concessions on the part of the King
would have produced only new demands ; concede as be might he would
at length have been pushed to the point of resistance, or must have
quietly resigned his power. By a prompt and vigorous measure he
hoprd to secure it, judging doubtless that every step of retreat would
leave him less capable of making a successful stand. He hazarded the
hold attempt, but the machinations of his enemies bad been too exten-
sively and too skilfully practised.

HERALD.—The Throne which the Usurper of Portugal has raised
upon the ruins of the Constitution, which he had sworn to protect, rests,
we should think, at present, on a very frail foundation. We are aware
that his patron.saints are powerful, and that the miracles of the church
can do much in favour of so pious and obedient a believer. Still Charles
X. found that there are limits to "apostolic" power, and that holy per-
fidy is not always successful. Like that infatuated monarch, Don Miguel
may find that oaths " registered in Heaven" are not at all times broken
with impunity, and that those who consider themselves above the oblige-
glom of human laws, may yet incur, even in the guilty splendour of their
fortunes, the chastisement of Divine vengeance 1 We make these ob.
servations without knowing what effect the news of the mighty events
of which France has been the theatre, and which have created a new
era in the civilized world, has produced on the banks of the Tagus.
By the latest accounts which have reached us from that country, the
perfidious candidate for such historical honours as grace the memories of
the kindred spirits of Domitian and Caligula was indulging the innocent
levity of his nature in frivolous pleasures, while his myrmidons con.
tinued to insult the British flag, and to show by every means in their
power their contempt for the united " wiWom and energy" which pre-
side over our foreign relations ! Will it be believed in after times that
this despicable imitator of the worst models of regal imbecility and
vice, should dare to treat with acorn the symbol of our naval glory, and
to defy the power of Great Britain on her native element, while the
gallant companion and patron of Nelson was on the throne, and the
Hero of Waterloo at the head oilier Cabinet ! Yet so it is and even worse;
for, as we are informed by our correspondent, and as some of the foreign
Papers have stated, a special interest is taken in the promotion of the am-
bitious projects of this mindless reprobate by other Court. of Europe that
ought to regard his connection as the last disgrace. We recol.
lect the amiable coquetry of Lord Aberdeen last Session on the subject
01 the recognition of Don Miguel ; and we also recollect the Terceira

tragedy; yet we were not prepared to hear, after all which has that
new efforts are making to negotiate a treaty of marriage between the
Infant Queen Donna Maria and her unnatural uncle, through the
intervention of the great European Powers—grest they may call
themselves, but in this transaction, if it be true, they look ex-
ceedingly little. It is added that this alliance is to be founded
upon the exclusion of the Constitutional Charter, and that the
Emperor Don Pedro, sensible of his inability to arrange mat-
ters in a more satisfactory way, has given to this project his
reluctant consent. We hope, for the honour of human nature,
there is no truth in this report. If any British Minister be engaged
in such a transaction we are not acquainted with any terms
strong enough to chaiacterlse his conduct. The patience with
which our Oovemment have already borne the violence which he has
been guilty of to British subjects, and the insults which he has heaped
npon the British flag, has sufficlendy compromised the national dignity;
but to make ourselves a party to measures the object of which is to se-
cure 'that throne to him which he has ascended by the grossest
perjuiy and crime, and to give him a permanent triumph
over the liberties of the people which he has trampled in
the dust, would be so utterly senseless and degrading, that we can-
not believe, without evidence conclusive enough to support an im-
peachment, that any Minister in England would lend himself to it.
—We must, therefore, suppose that, in this instance, England is
tot included among the great European Powers, and that the wisdom of.
OUT Cabinet is not, at least, chargeable with this weakness, or its
morality tarnished with this contamination. In the mean time, the
naval power of Don Miguel is allowed to pursue its plan of brigandage
without remonstrance or control—or, if there is remonstrance on the
part of our government, it is without effect. Our correspondent hints
that the hopes of the Constitutionalists are raised by the repeated acts of
aggression committed on our vessels, thinking that these repeated in-
sults to our flag will at length offend the British ministry beyond the
power of longer endurance. But the government that suffered
Russia to blockade the Dardanelles, after her solemn pledge to the con-
trary, arc qualified to bear a great deal. We had Statesmen once who
Lade the name of an Englishman respected throughout the world, like
that of " an old Roman ;" but those days, like the days of chivalry, are
past. With regard to foreign aggression, our present race of Statesmen
may exclaim, with Shakespeare's Jew—" for sufferance Is the badge of
all our tribe." Yet will not our forbearance save Don Miguel from the
fate which his insolence and his vices have provoked ? Perhaps by this
time he sees, or fancies he sees, the cloud that bears the thunder darken
upon the horizon of the country which his tyranny has desolated.

SHICTFIELD 316acvarr.—The elections are now virtually over;
with the exception of a few returns from 'friend, and as a matter of
course a few duels at the end thereof, there remains but very little to
do. The polling at the various places of contest has been conducted
with greater propriety than those could have anticipated who know any
thing about contested elections. There has been less drunkenness and
fewer excesses than formerly, owing, in part, to the increased intelli-
gence of the electors, and partly to the light purses of the candidates.
The returns are still more gratifying than the proceedings. There ap-
pears to be a determination among those who have votes, not to have
them forced from them ; and we sincerely hope that this spirit
of resistance to all unfair influence will become predominant.—
A ministerial paper looked forward to the elections with great confidence,
and predicted that near one hundred additional members would take
their seats on the Ministerial side of the House of Commons. Where
and from whence are they ? The elections have left the Duke of Wel-
lington weaker than before, and we are glad of it. He may conduct
himself with seeming propriety so long as this is the case, but we con-
fess we should tremble, were he possessed of as much power and influ-
ence in the lower House as some of his predecessors had before him.
Many intelligent and useful men have been returned, in the place of the
Sir Thomas Lethbridges of the last Parliament—and others who will
take into the House a practical knowledge of the evils of the country, have
been elected in the room of Ministerial hacks. Wherever defeat was post-
sible Ministers have experienced it; and so general has this been,
that Peel and Rejection might be synonymous terms. What
ever influence, therefore, ministers will have, must be of that hidden
and secret kind, the welkin' of which we profess not to understand,
although it obviously " works well." They have none of the influence
arising from a numerous, intelligent, and wealthy constituency ; all the
places put together from which ministers and their tools have been sent,
ate not equal to this town in population or importance. The House of
Commons is not, however, so independent of minhkers, as of the nation.
Let the people of England be fairly represented, and all the means to
which ministers are said to have recourse for the purpose of corrupting
members would be in vain; but till that is the case, we cannot place
much confidence in the integrity of the Commons. Nothing could show
more decidedly the unpopularity of the present administration than the
recent elections. Mr. Canning was once spoken of as a member for West.
minater, and had he been proposed there can be no doubt of his success.
Can the same be said now of Al r.Peel ? Is there a place in England, except
Westbury,Tamworth, or some such sink of corruption, that would not
reject him? Is it not notoriousbut for the close boroughs, he could neither
be in the House nor in the Ministry ? The family has beat defeated at
Norwich and at Newesstle—not to mention Mr. Dawson's retreat from
his Irish constituents. Perhaps there never was a Ministry that had
more occasion to feel pleased with the Borough system than the pre-
sent; for had it not been that they could take refuge amongst the
free and indepouleni electors of Tsmworth, Aldborough, dm few,
if any, of those whose seats depended upon the elections would have
been in Parliament.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

EXPRESS FROM PARIS.
(From the Reneger des Chambres of Tuesday, Aug. 24.)

Pea la, Au 0.513.
The Act recognising the Republics of South America by the French
Government, will appear, it Is said, about the end of this month. This
measure, which has been so ardently desired, but in vain solicited, by
our merchants and manufacturers, will, we have no doubt, have the
most happy effect on our commercial prosperity. The next thing to
be desired are the reasons for executing the important winks
which still remain, of canals, roads, and bridges, and then
constitutional France will have no reason to envy any country in
the world. General Catnbrone, who so greatly distinguished him.
self at Waterloo. is appointed, as we are assured, to the post of
Governor of the fortress of Toulon. There are in the road 80 millions
of gold and silver coming from the Regency of Algiers, 75 millions
will be landed to-morrow, and the other five millions will be landed as
soon as the vessel which has them on board has performed its qua-
rantine. This treasure will be lodged in the Arsenal, and placed under
a respectable guard.
OF THE COUNCIL OF STATE.—There is activity in the Govern.
meat, as the full columns of the .lionikur daily prove ; but are the ob.
jects of this activity well chosen ? For example, was there nothing
more pressing than the re-composition of the Council of State in the
midst of the urgency of so many other wants ? We firmly believe it,
and as we wish to inform the Government, and not to embarrass it, we
will not enumerate all these thousand things which should hove excited
its solicitude rather than the Council of State. In our opinion the Council
of State is a useful institution, of which liberty Itself may make
use, but It requires other bases. It was judicious and reason.
able to appoint a Commission as has been done, because this Commis.
'too may, by its labours, justify the institution in the eyes of well-dis-
posed persons, and give to the Council of State pledges of independence
calculated to efface unpleasant recollections.
It was by no means politic not to wait till the principles of our Mini.
tution were laid down before choosing the persons of whom it was to
be composed. You do not knew what the Council of State will be,
and you nominate Councillors of State. This too much resembles the
ancient mania of giving in public offices only positions for friendship
and even for talent.

ALGIERS, Atm. 3.—The son of General Bourmont has returned
from Oran' where the Bey is invested in the city by the Cabello, and
the Tutks also will not acknowledge the King of France. Yesterday the
21st regiment of the line marched for Chall with a company of artillery,
two field pieces, and fifty sappers. Already at the time that young N.
de Bourmont was before than, fifty sailors had taken, partly by sur.
prize, and partly because they were not resisted, the fort of Mersel.Kibir,
which is three leagues from Oran, and commands the harbour. We
hope a good issue or this expedition, which is confided to Col. oouthey,
of the 21st. The vessels which carry it are the Spent, the Didon, and
IphiFenie—Not a word is known of the return of the Oeneral.in.Chief
to }ranee. However, some preparations for embarking the horses
seem to indicate that if news has been received it is every moment
expected.

Toy Lott, Auourr lb.—The following news, which 1 hasten to
communicate to you, has just been spread :—" Sixty thousand Bedouins
have come to attack Algiers. General Berthaene put himself at the
brad of 15,000 men, and repulsed them."
PARIS, AUGUST 23.—The Moniteller of to.day contains an CMS.
MD= of the King, nominating hi. Odilon.Barrot Prefect of the De.
psetment of the Seine. The Moniteur of Monday contains a letter
from Ajaccio, in Corsica, dated 11th August, which describes the
joy that had been excited there by the news of the late events in
France. The whole city immediately displayed the tri.colosred
Bag, and there had been illuminations every evening. A
Commission, composed of Members of the Municipal Can-
cit. was engaged in organizing a National Guard. The pa-
lic tranquillity had not been a moment interrupt. A
of the Municipal Council of Ajax's had addressed a letter esararth
to General Faverot, remonstrating with him on his not having &dung
his obedience to the new Government., and at his still sulking a deg le
be displayed on the citadel of Ajaccio alone, which is not tbs 11114(
Gemmappe or of Fleureas, of Asada, or of Lodi, and which has
been stained at Paris by the purest French bleed. They inform
that if be longer defers to acknowledge the Government of Francs, die
inhabitants of the department cannot any longer eassider him as Can.
mender of the 17th military division. This renzensuanes had the de-
-1 sired effect; the tri.eoloured flag having been bated as the citadel at
three o'clock in the afternoon of she 11th. The Miaanir gives like-
wise an account of the Proclamation of the King at Touloo, and at
Amiens. _ _