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is not Wu certain but the inquiries go on silently, and without
an official circular. _

When all the information in question has been collected, what do
they intend to do? Will they arrange the Deputies by classes?
It matters not. No doubt corruption has been used, and will again
be used, as a formidable weapon; but there are men almost as im-
potent for evil as they are for good, and of such men is the Mi-
nistry composed.
The news of the pretended recognition of Don Miguel by Spain
has not been confirmed. The report which was circulated, and
which was caught up so eagerly by the Qssetidienne and the Gazette,
has no further foundation than a letter written from Madrid by
Count Figueira to the Count de Ponte at Paris.
It appears that the Portuguese emigrants are about to leave
France, to seek an hospitable asylum elsewhere. It is thought that
many of them will go to the Brazils, some to the Netherlands, and
others to England. Several officers have left Laval and Fougeres,
and have already arrived at St. )ialo's.
A letter from the Isle of Bourbon, dated July 25, says—" The
two corvettes, the Nievre and La Chevrette, put into the roads of
St Denis for water, and almost immediately set sail again, to
rejoin, with the troops which they bad on board, the frigates Terp-
sychore, I'lnfatigable, and the corvette Le Madagascar, which
bad previously sailed for Madagascar. The object of this division
was to drive off the Malagaches, who had just taken possession of
the establi►hments which we have oa that Leland.

" The Queen Mother, who governs at Madagascar, has taken
such a hatred to everything which bears the name of French, that
she would no longer suffer the sight of the flag of.our nation upon
her territory. Though her troops, which have been disciplined in
the European manner, might oppose an obstacle to the projected
invasion, it appears that they have an idea tbat they shall be able to
rid themselves of the French regiments so►ely by means of the per-
nicious climate. Every day our establishments in India suffer a
new check, and we can now only maintain the character of
humbled and fugitive individuals. There is but a single piece of
cannon now on Chandernagore."
SPEECH of the KING :if the NETHERLANDS.
The following is a translation of the whole of the Speech of the
King of the Netherlands :

" His Majesty the King of the Netherlands opened the Session
of the States General at the Hague, on Monday, the 19th inst. and
delivered the following Speech :
" With satisfaction I see myself again surrounded by the

Representatives of the People of the Netherlands, from whom I
have received, in the different quarters of the country which I
have visited' since your last Session, the most undoubted proofs
of attachment, and have been convinced anew that they bear
towards me those feelings of love and confidence upon which my
heart places the highest value, and to which I have a claim by my
ceaseless care for their happiness. Those cares have, by the bless-
ing of Con, been amply rewarded. For some years past the situa-
tion of a great portion of the kingdom bad not been personally in-
spected by me. Latterly I have been a witness of its considerable
improvement in the chief branches of industry, and of the welfare
consequent thereon. I have thus obtained the certain knowledge
that the measures adopted for accelerating the flow of all the springs
of public wealth have borne good fruit. This result makes me
cherish the hope, that, with the continuation of peace, the prospe-
rity of the Netherlands and the happiness of its Inhabitants will be
more and more augmented.
" Since your last meeting I have contracted an engagement
which promises me much happiness, and which I flatter myself
will receive your approval. It regards the intended marriage of
my beloved daughter with Prince Albert, youngest son of the
King of Prussia. I may, on every ground, anticipate that this
union win secure not alone the bappiness of my only daughter.
but perpetuate the many and intimate relations which have con-
nected the two houses from remote times.

" It is pleasing to me, Noble Sirs, to be a►le to give you, on
the opening of this Session, the assurance that the Netherlands
continue to be united in the bonds of peace, friendship, and good
understanding with all Foreign Powers.
" A well-founded hope exists that the measures of the Govern.

ment of our East Indian possessions will bring to a happy conclusion
the troubles of that country. At home all the necessary measures
are in operation to support those endeavours, and to add to the
national force in that quarter the strength which will give confi-
dence to men whom long experience has approved.
" Various projects of laws will, by my command, be sub-
mitted to your consideration. Those which relate to the national
expences, in their two divisions, and the means of meeting them,
occupy the foremost place, and will be followed by ethers for re-
gulating the manner of levying some of the imposts.
" The result of your deliberations on the ordinary Estimates
which I laid before you in the penultimate year of the decennial
Term, have rendered a new proposal necessary ; your delibera-
tions in regard to it will now be facilitated by the thorough
knowledge of the financial situation and interests of the kingdom
which were obtained in your preceding Session. To meet the
wishes you then expressed, you will find that every poosible en.
deavour has been made. Having in all respects done every thing
that, as far as I know, the general welfare permitted. I may now
confidently hope for the concurrence of the States General; so
that, in conformity to the provisions of the Constitution, this im-
portant portion of our State policy may be settled, before the
close of the current term, for the safety of our country.
" The Criminal Code, carefully revived, with reference to
your remarks upon it, shall be laid before you, together with what
yet may be necessary to precede the organisation of the judicial
power; so that I can repeat the assurance, that the introduction
of the new system of laws alone depends upon the result of your
own deliberations on this subject.
" A law shall also' be submitted to you relative to public edu-
cation, in order that, by our common accord, more thought and
consistence may be given to the liberal principles upon which, in
regard to this important subject, we must proceed.
" In regard to other subjects, which may require legislative in-
terference, during the present Session, to insure the welfare and
freedom of our fellow-countrymen, I rely, Noble Sirs, upon your
ready co-operation. On my part, my subjects may be assured, that
in thought and deed, true to the motto of my ancestors, I will use
my uttermost endeavours to defend and strengthen the community
which Pitovimuscx has committed to my care."
His Majesty was much affected when he approached the sub-
ject of his daughter's marriage. The King was accompanied by
the Crown Prince ; but Prince Frederick was prevented being
present, at the opening of the Session, by a slight indisposition.
THE DECEASED

The King's Giraffe, as we formerly noticed, died on Sunday
week, at the Menagerie at Saudpit-gate near Windsor. It was
nearly four years and a half old. and arrived in England in Aug.
1827, as a present from the Pacha of Egypt to his Majesty.
About the same time another Giraffe arrived at Alarseilks,
being also a present from the Pacha to the King of France. This
and the deceased animal were females, and were taken very young
by some Arabs, who fed them with milk. The Governor of Sen-
near, a large town of Nubla, obtained them from the Arabs, and
forwarded them to the Paths of Egypt. This ruler determined on
presenting them to the Kings of England and France ; and as there
was some difference in size, the CoAsuls of each nation drew lots
for them. The shortest and weakest fell to the lot of England.—
The Giraffe destined for our Sovereign was conveyed to Malta,
under the charge of two Arabs; and was from thence forwarded
to London, in the Penelope merchant vessel, and arrived on the
Ilth of August. The animal was conveyed to Windsor two days
after, in a spacious caravan. The following were its dimensions,
as measured shortly atter its arrival at Windsor : ft. in.
From the top of the head to the bottom of the hoof .... 10 e
Length of the head
From the top of the head to the neck root
From the neck-root to the elbow
From the elbow to the upper part of the kee
From the upper part of the knee to the fetlock joint
From the fetlock joint to the bottom of the hoof 0 10
Length of the back
From the croup to the bottom of the boor
From the hock to the bottom of the hoof S 9
Length of the hoof 0 Te

Ficun the period of its arrival to June last, the animal grew
inches. Her usual food was barley. oats, split beans, and ash.
leases she drank milk. Her health was not good; bee joints
appeared to shoot over, and she was very weak and crippled. She
was occasionally led for exercise round her paddock. when she was
well enough, but she was seldom on her legs : inded, so great was
the weakness of tier fore legs for some time previous to her death,
that a pulley was constructed, being suspended from the ceiling of
her hovel, and fastened round her body, so as to raise her on her
legs without any exertion on her part. When she first arrived she
was exceedingly playful, and up to her death continued perfectly
barmiest.—Avidged frees W Lamy Fasteriaining kowskilirs.