The Statesman.
London, England, 1820-09-29 00:00:00

THE STATESMAN.

soldiers to commit excesses, at which all Europe was
shocked ; it is worthy of him who embraced NAPO'
LEAN on the raft, not in the cold and formal etiquette
of Courts, but in the pretended warmth of personal
friendship : and who afterwards joined in a con-
federacy to hurl that NAPOLEON from his Throne.
We recollect the shootings of the English populace
after this Sovereign, when he paid us a visit in It4II.
We felt, even then, something like suspir:on, that
however we might admire the policy of the Sovereign,
there was something, not as it should be, about the
man. From that moment, up to the present, his con-
duct has been distinguished by 'll domineering thirst
of power, and an ambition of the worst and meanest
description. Flattered by his minions, as the Sove-
reign of the largest &attire in the world, he is still
desirous to increase it. Long has he cast an eye
upon Sweden ; and there can he little doubt that,
could lie have accomplished Lis wishes, he would
long since have dethroned her present KIND. With
respect however, to that part of Lis desire, he
may make himself perfectly at ease; for it is not
in ALEXANDER to be able to conquer the Swedish
nation. They are a brave and generous people:
they are governed by a Kin who is the object of
their choice and their affections; who knows how
to lead theta in the field, and protect them in the
cabinet : and whose exertions for their happiness have
gained I • the surest bulwark of his Throne—the
blessings of his subjects. lie is, indeed, worthy to fill
the Throne of Vvsv anal, as it would be dangerous in
At.rx v nen to encroach on such a people, so is it
prudent in him to observe a tranquillity which prevents
the too frequent comparison of himself with such a
Let his Imperial M.vics•rz, therefore, look to
himself ; for the day of account will come at last,
however distant he may think it at present. He will
be wise not to wage this unequal sear, in which, sooner
or later, the principles of constitutional freedom will
be certain of triumph. Should they extend to his own
dominions, his subjects, who are but half civilized, may
p .ssibly not be disposed to treat their Sovereign with
• (-leniency which has been shewn his must unworthy
cotemporaries. If, however, the times should not be
ripe enough for sorts an event in his life, his name
will be handed down to posterity in the hated
catalogue of tyrants. We pity, if we do not excuse
the despots or former ages on account of the barba-
rianism of the times in which they lived ; but
ALEXANDER will have been a tyrant in the age of
civilization, and in the face of honourable example :
he will stand conspicomos in the detested list, less for
his dangerous talents, than for his grovelling ambi-
tion : and future agei, in looking at his character,
will be divided between contempt for his understand-
ing, and indignation at Isis turpitude.

New Loan MAYOR.—Mr. Alderman THORPE was
this day chosen Lord Mayor for the ensiling year. lie
addressed the Livery in a few words. After which Mr.
GALLOWAY stepped forward to pass a vote of censure
on the plasma Lord Moor, whew his 4.oribririp
solved the Hall. On this considerable tumult arose.
Previous to the Provincial Junta quitting Oporto
fur Lisbon, they published a validictury address to
the people of Oporto, thanking them for their sup-
port and co-operation during the late events, and an
appeal to the nation regarding the views of the
Lisbon Regency in convening the Cortes. The sen-
timents of the Constitutional party, respecting the
designs of the Regency, amount, in fact, to a total
rejection of the measure proposed. They demand a
full reform in their affairs, the recovery of their
ancient laws and charter', and, above all, security for
the future.
Several sail of the line are now fitting for imme-
diate service, and a great number of frigates; and,
indeed, we have heard that the squadron is to consist
of eight sail of the line and forty frigates. From the
great nuniher of the latter, we suppose that some em-
barkation of troops is expected.--(.Vere Times.)
The folloning is an extract of a letter, dated Co-
runna, Sept. 13 I have letters from Oporto. dated
the 7th instant, stating that the constitutional cause
cannot be in a better way of complete success, and
there is no doubt that Lisbon will declare in its favour
as soon as the first columns of the national troops,
which are marching upon that city, appear.
"Gen. Silveira (Comte de Amirante) has been aban-
doned by all his troops, and he has fled to Verin, in
the frontiers of this province, (Galicia,) accompanied
by two servants, and he will arrive in this city this
evening, having received permission from our hospi-
table government to that effete.
" By the latest accounts from Madrid every thing
was going on very well then ; Count Toreno, and the
other deputies who figured in the late debates of the
Codes, have the people's gratitude for their manly
and energetic conduct on the occasion. Riego is al-
ways looked upon as the country's great hero."
Sir Gerard Noel, a few days since, received a knelt I
from the Gentleman who proposed him as the Member
for Rutlandshire at the last Election, intimating, in
very strong terms, his disapprobation of Sir Gerard's
refusal to rapport the measure now in progress agalast
her Majesty the Queen. Sir Gerard Noel replied im..l
mediately, that if his Correspondent would convene a
Meeting of the County- and it should appear that his
Constituents entertained the same opinion, he would re-
sign his seat, and give them an opportunity of electing
a Representative more submissive to their wishes. The
Worthy Gentleman further observed, that mash as his+
might es. eem -.he friendship of his Rntlandshire sup
porters, he could not forget that he was more interests&
in keeping upon good terms with himself; that mei-
dent might deprive him of the association of his friend,.
but that the good opinion of his own conscience *SIM
to be his companion, whether in the solitude of retiraol
meat, or in the bustle of the world. Sir Gerard 111not'l
further declared, that his objection against the **-
posed measure was firm sad unalterable. He Allied
the right of the House of Lords to institute such ea in-
quiry ; and that even had the Queen been as guilty es
be was convinced she was innocent, he abseil have
been proud to give a proof of bis essadoseas elillepei•-
eipies of the Constitution, by redellhe Ma, 1114101111
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