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was per- to these gifts—be adds, that out of the
same he had expended 15,000 francs on the

,ivy
profits
improvements of a house belonging to the Mayor, of
which he was the tenant. Whence it may be infer-
red, that there was connivance between them.
" At last the Municipal Body complained so loudly
of the small produce of the carol, that in the year 10
another system was established, by which there were
to be a director and a commissary of the oared. This
was very hostile to the views of Lacoste, who had
been hitherto sole master its the levying of the dues ;
but he formed the plan of uniting both offices in his
own person—he got himself appointed Commissary ;
land then, under the name of another man, was, in
fact, established as Director.
" In the .oaroi office there was a clerk, who, like
himself, had come to settle at Antwerp, and who
seemed a very fit man for his purpose ; this was the
Sieur Marescal, whom he got appointed to the Di-
rection. In this way these two men conducted mat-
ters, regulated all the expences of the city adminis-
tration, and took every measure to secure to them-
selves considerable gains.
" Maresca' confesses that their unlawful gains were
divided among Lacoste, the Mayor, and himself.—
Lacoste made the same acknowledgment in his exa-
mination of the 12th of May last. In his examination
before the Grand Judge, he asserted that the Mayor
had no shale in the produce of the octroi during this
latter system of direction ; acknowledging only, that
he had annually made presents to the Mayor's wile,
to the amount of about 12,000 francs, without know-
ing whether her husband was informed of it or not.
However, the same complaints were made against
this system, as against the former; and though it
produced a little more to the city, yet a general per-
suasion prevailed, that the amount of the produce
was by no means what it ought to be.
" The Prefect ordered that the ocirei should be put
out to farm. This was a new crisis for those who had
enriched themselves at the expence of the city ; and
hence new artifices, new intrigues on their part, to
preserve for themselves this sourceof emolument, even
though it should be dearly purchased. .The means
of effecting this were concerted between the Mayor,
Lacoste, and Marescal ; but they were obliged
to come to an understanding with two other asso-
ciates, who, like them, were well acquainted with
the secret—the one was the Sieur Biard, chief of the
office of prefecture, Who had been employed in check-
ing the accounts of the carol, and reporting thereon
to the Prefect ; the other was the Sieur Petit, the
Mayor's coadjutor or adjunct. These five men en-
tered into a coalition, and having put forward a man
of straw to figure away at the biddings, and to play
the part which they assigned him, they succeeded in
Setting the farming of the caroi knocked down to
ieur Demarteau, Biard's brother-in-law, as had been
concerted among them.
" Some days after, these five associates having met,
Biard, in the name of Demarteau, presented to the
four others a deed of agreement of their club, pur-
porting, that each should receive a fifth of the profits.
The existence of this club is acknowledged by Ma-
reseal, Petit, and Bind..
,The Mayor, while he con-
fesses that there was at first a deed handed to him for
the benefit of his wife, pretends that he tore it as soon
as he was made acquainted with its contents—bet his
associates swear, that he was present at the meeting
when the share that each should have in the profits of
the farm was decided on, and ascertained by recipro-
cal deeds. It is, besides, certified by Biard, who kept
the funds, that he constantly paid to each associate
his quota up to the Ist of January last.
" The farm, after thus existing some years, was
leased out for four years more, under the same con.
ditions ; but it is necessary to remark, that in the
month of March last, there having been no increase
of the tarif of dues, the farmer, up,n proofs laid be-
fore him that he was making considerable gains, con-
sented to add to his rent the sum of 120,000 francs.
" Such is the series of facts relative to the ditTe-
rent modes of administering the Octroi of Antwerp.
It'is quite clear that dilapidations have been corn.
mitted ; but at what may their amount be esti-
mated ?"
Here the Committee sum up the confessions made
by the peculators ; confessions, doubtless, which are
very incomplete, as it was their interest to acknow-
ledge as little of their gains as possible, that they
may have the less to refund ; but the Committee lay
down some reasonable calculations, from which it ap-
pears that the frauds could not have been less than
to the amount of 1,867,351 francs
The conclude their Report by submitting to his
Majesty—
" Ist. That the Mayor of Antwerp be deprived of
his functions.
2d..That a sequestration be placed (if it has not
been already) on the property of the Sieurs Biard
and Petit.
" 3d. That the Grand Judge Minister of Justice
cause the laws of the Empire to be executed on the
authors of and accomplices in the dilapidations coma
mined in the collection of the ()carpi of Antwerp."
Be this Report transmitted to the Grand Judge;
that he may bring the above-named persons before •
Cairn of Justice, and cause the laws of the empire lo-
be executed. (Signed) APOL EOM
Flushing, Sept 25, 1511.
The Moniteur contains a long Decreerfilling nearly
two sides, on " the Measures to be observed for the
maintenance and repair of all Military Works in for-
tified places, whether belonging to individuals or to
the State." It is comprehended in eight titles, rela-
ting-1. To general dispositions. 2. To internal re-
gulations. 3. To new erections and considerablere.
pairs. 4. To the conservation. 5. To unfortified
places. 6. To inspections. 7. To erections charge.
able to Government. 8. To the Administration.
In this decree it is rendered compulsory for the
Mayors of the several towns to go round the works
at least once a year with the Military Commanders,
in order that the necessary repairs may be made;
and, if any dilapidations are permitted, or if the for-
tifications are permitted by negligence to fall into de-
cay, the Mayor is made answerable for the same. Hei
has appointed him what is called a conservator, paid
by Government to assist him. It also requires that
troops should be billetted according to the orders of
the Commanders; and that if any difficulty arise,
either in their accommodation or in procuring provi-
sions, the Prefect of the Department shall be resorted
w by the Mayor..


GISRALTAIt, OCTOBER i.

Letters of the s!fith ult. from the Eastern enact
have also reached the Garrison. Not one word of
General Freyre's army. Suchet was preparing to be-
siege Valencia, and had collected '2.5,000 troops at
Tortosa for this purpose. The Spanish army under
General Blake is.stated to be very respectable in point
of numbers, exclusive of the armed inhabitants ; and
the General's dispositions for the defence of the
country and capital, are greatly admired. Notwith-
standing their late reverses, the Catalonians continue
to display the most ardent patrotism, and would, it
is believed, rise to one man, if provided with arms.
Baron de Eroles, a officer whose loyalty, bravery and
talents are spoken of in the highest terms, has been
appointed Captain-General of the principality, in lieu
of General Lacy. Previous to this change, the body
of men under the General's command, which, by his
last dispatch, amounted only to 1100 men, had been
increased to 3000. It was suspected, that the French
would now turn their arms against Cardona, the
strongest place left in the hands of the Patriots in that
pert of the Peninsula.
We are sorry to find, by the same letters, that the
malady continues to rage unabated in the infected
districts, and that it is even reported to have spread
among some of the Spanish troops.
Those of the enemy in the neighbourhood of the
rock, become sensible, it appears, of the blunder which
they had committed in scattering themselves sn wide-
ly, have been lately concentrating their columns in
the environs of Arena, where they are supposed to
have assembled, by this time, to the number of 7,000.
Their intention, it is underst.and, is to fall upon Gen.
IBallesteros, as soon as they shall have completed their
preparations. We confidently hope lie will, on his
side; be fully ready to receive them. In the mean
' time, he has availed himself of the momentary inac-
tion of the enemy to pay .a visit to the Garrison. He
came in on Thursday afternoon, and set out upon hie
return to St. Roch and Xirnena yesterday, about 19
o'clock, noon. Upon his arrival, and dating 114 short
stay in the fortress, H. E. received from the inhabi-
tants those proofs of esteem and regard which true
valour and' patriotism are always sure to obtain from
a British Public. Previous to his departure, a dis-
patch was brought him from one of his Aides.de-Csoup
whom he had sent for horses into the Sierra with a
moveable column, informing him that near Junquera
be had fallgn in with a body of between 700 and Sot)
French troops which were proceeding from Malaga to
Ronda ; and that, notwithstanding his great interiori.
ty (the Spanish column was scarcely 400 strong) his
appearance had checked the enemy's progress, and in-
duced him to fall back with the loss of a few men kill-
ed, wounded, or taken. The rapid retreat of the
French enabled them to save the tour pieces of anal-
lery which they had wit!) them.—Since the General
lett us, an Address has been received from him, of
which the following is a translation !
" Noble Inhabitants of Gibraltar, you aretoo much
enlightened not to be sensible, that I must be provided
with adequate means; to be able to act with advantage
against the enemy. Your adherence to the just Catlin
which the two great nations so honourably defend, and
the demonstrations of regard and flattering marks of
lapprobation which you yesterday lavished upon me.
and of which I will ever retain the most grateful sense,
'together with the sincere and true friendship which
.1
entertain tor your worthy Governor Lieut.-Gen. Cohn.
Campbell, induce me to appeal to your loyalty and
to open a patriotic subscription, the produce of which
will be applied to relieve the wants of my troops, and
specially to the forming and organizing of the ca-
valry, without which arm I cannot possibly do what
I wish and the country requires.
" The Rev. Isidorus Dominguez, Catholic Vicar
of Gibraltar, well known fur his exalted patriotism,
will receive whatever sums your generosity may &di-
late to this important service. (Signed)
el BALLICITEROL's

General Graham having been informed, that a Sub-
scription had been opened here for the relief of the
Widows and Orphans of the gallant men who v.
riously fought and fell under him at &nova ; .E.
has directed his name to be added to the Li►t .übt
►cribers for 61. hard dollars.

THE EVENING STAR,

LONDON,

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25.
Ks KG'S Acc'essioxe--Holiday at cl.c Public Olicee.

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An Ambassador from the lonian Isles landed from
the CYAN e, at Portsmouth, yesterday morning, with
the usual marks of respect. He remains at the Czo%.n
Hotel.

We are unable to confirm the report of the victory
said to hive been gained by General BALLASTEKON :
indeed, upon perusing the contents of some or our
.Gibraltar letters, we find still more reason to doubt
the authenticity of the intelligence. Tile picture they
give of the state of affairs in that part of Spain, is
beyond measure gloom y. —The following is an extract
of a letter, written by a Correspondent whose accu-
racy aid means of iaformation may be depended on ;
6' GIBRALTAR, OCTOBFR to.
LiCation with Spain continues sus.
?ended, and recent accounts from Alicant repre.ent,
that the epidemic at Carthagena and its neighbour-
hood, was gaining ground. It is feared that it has
extended itself even to the Spanish forces, at Lorca.
—A hostile army of 25,000 men, has been for some
time preparing to fall down upon Valencia, and us
apprehend that the next accounts from that quarter
will announce its capture and the occupation of the
ports along the coast of Catalonia and Valencia.—
Under these circumstances, no amelioration of our
markets can be expected. Owing to the great fail of
the exchange at Malta, ours has experienced a small
depression. It is now 3.4 i."
We have to add, that a Petition has been presented
to the Governor of Gibraltar, praying that the laid
gates might be again opened, with which he has re-
fused to comply!

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