The Statesman.
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fered by the Corporation on bank paper, are coun-
terfeited, one of which we have examined. The
counterfeit bills may he easily distinguished from
those which are genuine, oil comparison. The
paper and execution altogether are inferior to the ge-
nuine bills.

The signature of Thomas Franklin is a good imi-
tation. It is probable that the 50 and 75 Cent.
Bill, are likewise counterfeited. Should this prove
to be the case, their circulation may be immediately
stopped, if those who receive them will closely ex-
amine them and compare them with the genuine bills.
21.—Further information of an attack upon
New Orleans we have from Ilavannah, via Charleston.
The British Officers spoke openly of the destination
of the expedition preparing at Jamaica being New
Orleans, saying, it would consist of 12,000 men,
and would sail about the 20th ult. General Jack-
son, by the last accounts, was marching to defend
the place.
EASTERN BANKS.

BOSTON, DEC. 21.—We understand that the Com-
mittee, appointed by the Legislature of this State at
their last Session to examine into the situation of the
several incorporated Banks in the district of Maine,
have recently been on that service, and we are happy
to learn they express full confidence in the stability
of all those institutions.

That such has been the manner of conducting their
business, had it not been for the unparalleled pres-
sure upon them, occasioned by events beyond their
controul, they would in no instance have been com-
pelled to suspend payment in specie; that the
amount of bills taken out of circulation within a few
months, exceeds seven hundred and fifty thousand
dollars. That large sums have been paid out to de-
positors within the same period, and that these sums
much exceed the amount now in circulation and due
to depositors.

its goverment, on its love for justice and virtue.—
Taking then for his authority Mowtesquieu, he cites
passages from his excellent book, the Spirit of Lows,
he comments upon them, and cites in their support
the most glorious epochs of ancient Greece. From
thence passing to the Congress, he regrets that it had
wandered from these principles. If France, adds
thii Minister, contents herself with the frontiers as-
signed to her, she is not the less interested to pre-
vent the attempts that might be made against her se-
curity by the disproportionate preponderance of any
other state, and by the overthrow of the political
equilibrium. He considers it, in consequence, his
duty to declare against the incorporation of Poland
and Saxony with other States, &c.
The tone of moderation which prevails in this
Note has been generally approved, and it is thought
that the principles developed in it have been form-
ally adopted in the Sittings relative to Poland and
Saxony.
MAnain, JAN. 17.—An approaching amnesty is
still talked of, but the delay appears long to those
who are suffering.
VIENNA, JAN. 18.—Persons who have for a long
time doubted of a successful result to the tie,gocia-
tions of Congress, begin to think that the difficulties
relative to Saxony and Poland may be got rid of, but
it is premature to state that every thing is settled.—
According to the last plan, which appears the best
suited to the ditierent Powers, Saxony will be reduced
to the population which it had as an Electorate, the
surplus will form indemnities, and the present dy-
nasty will preserve the royal prerogatives.
The report is revived, that the King of Saxony will
proceed here to sanction the treaty.
The change of Ministers, of which the Journals
have spoken, are not confirmed.
The discussions which have taken place in the
Committee, of which Lord Clancarty is President,
relative to the population of Prussia before the
battle of Jena, are very animated. A French Minis-
ter assists.

Much impatience is manifested for the arrival of
the Courier whom Lord Castlereagh has sent to Eng.
land. It is supposed that the answer he will bring,
will be of a nature to cut short many of the difficul-
ties. It is scarcely possible that the Courier can re-
turn before the `..sth.

It continues to be said, that Lord Castlereagh has
menaced with a vigorous blockade the Russian and
Prussian ports, if these two Powers absolutely per-
sist in their pretensions. Austria, it is added, has
declared, that in that Case she will be forced to
adopt the military measures prescribed by the in-
terests of her power and her subjects.
The conferences on the affairs of Germany have
been resumed. They are engaged upon the plan of
organization presented by,Prioce Metternich, which
unites the greatest number of suffrages.
The Italian regiments continue their march for
their ulterior destination.

VIENNA, JAN. 22.—A solemn service was cele..
brated in the Cathedral Church of Vienna, on the
21st of January, in commemoration of the death of
Louis X VI. The church was hung with black, the
same as at the obsequies of the Emperors. The Im-
perial seats were prepared for the Sovereigns. A part
of the choir and the nave was reserved for those who
were invited. The notes of insitation were couch-
ed in the following terms :—" The Ambassadors
of his Most Christian Majesty at Congress, beg
you will be present at the service which will be
celebrated in the Cathedral Church of St. Stephen,
at eleven o'clock in the forenoon." The cola-
falcus and the decaration of the church were
arranged and executed under the direction of M
Moreau, architect, and M. Isahey. At the four
corners of the calafalcus were placed four statues,
representing France plunged in grief; Europe shed-
ding tears ; Religion, holding the will of Louis
XVI.; and llope, with her eyes directed towards
the Heavens. The Emperor assisted at this cere-
mony, dressed in mourning, as did also all hi, fa-
mily and Court. His Royal highness Prince Leo-
pold, followed by the Count Tour du Pin, the French
Minister, received in the imperial seat his Majesty
the Emperor of Russia, the a%iog of 1 ssi , the
King of Denmark, the King of Bavaria, and the
other Princes and Sovereigns now present at Vienna,
all of whom were attended bj time several persons in
their respective suites. They arrived precisely at 11
o'clock. The Archbishop of Vienna, notwithstand-
ing his great age, celebrated the sacted mysteries.—
The whole of the Clergy belonging to time Cathedral
was present. The Ambassadors, and the Knights
of the Golden Fleece, were placed in the choir.—
Near them, amid just at the extremity of the nave,
were placed the Civil and Military Authorities of the
Austrian Monarchy., who had received orders to he
present. The rest of the church was filled by the
people. Strangers, and every person of distinction
in the city were anxious to be present at the cere-
mony. All the ladies of the Court wore large veils,
as at the obsequies of the Emperors. The music,
composed by M. Neukum, was performed by 20
voices (without any orchestra). The funeral dis-
course was pronounced by the Abbe de Zaignelins,
Director of the French Church of St. Anne, at Vi-
enna. The most solemn silence prevailed during the
time that this discourse was delivered. The ceremony
was concluded in an hour.

VIENNA, JAN. 18.—When the great interests of
Europe shall be determined, the powers of the first
order which have possessions in Germany, propose
to establish an Executive Committee, the duty of
which will be to watch over the strict fulfilment ()fall
that shall be decided in Congress on the organization
of the Empire.

We have heard of a pretended interference of the
English Plenipotentiary in favour of the re-establish-
ment of the ancient Republic of Venice. It appears
to be the fact that some Patricians of that city have
implored the protection of the Court of London to
obtain the independence of their country ; but the
British Cabinet is too wise to apply its influence in
this fruitless way, and which would be 60 directly
opposed to the intimate union that subsists between
Austria and England.
Many of the public prints have stated, that since
the first discussions at Congress, Austria, which had
opposed herself to the union of Poland with Russia,
had consented to that of Sayiny with Prussia. This
is not correct. Austria has never formally consented
to the connection of Prussia and Saxony. It is
known that at that period England voted accordirg

to the wishes of Russia and Prussia, and it was eat
until after the debates in Parliament that Lord CH,.
tlereagh received opposite instructions with rt.gmi to
Saxony. If then Austria should have been in accold
with Russia, Prussia, and Great Britain, it is lint
easy to determine what has prevented the unio►► of
Saxony and I'russia. Perhaps it was considered the
best way to prevent the incorporation of Poland and
Russia, to oppose that of Saxony and Prussia, since
the King of Prussia not being indemnified by sax.
ony, he would retain his possessions in Poland. The
consent which Austria has given that the proviional
government by Russia should be substituted by a
provisional government by Prussia, only tends to
show her conciliatory spirit, and predetermines no.
thin.; with regard to the matter under delibera-
tion.

COPENII.%CEN, JAN. s.—Denmark and Swede]
appear at present very friendly to each• other. The
latter has postponed her claims on the former until
after the rising of Congress.

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THE STATESMAN.

LONDON:

FRIDAY, FrntlyAfty 3, 1815.

From Italy to Sweden there is an unquiet sensa.
tion agitating the frame of society, and threatening
to burst forth in a volcanic eruption. The Reader
will startle at hearing Sweden, which has been re-
presented as reposing so calmly under the beneficent
sway of the good CHARLES JOHN, and the shade of
the laurels so gloriously reaped in Norway, being
included in the list of dissatisfied nations; but it
seems public opinion has only been fixed there as it
has been elsewhere 66 as in a frost," and now the
thaw seems to be coming. We had a rumour the
other day of BERNADOTTE offering to resign in favour
of the exiled GusrAvus, if the restoration of that
Prince was deemed necessary to the peace of Europe.
We pronounced this rumour a very improbable story
the moment we heard it. Unfortunate Europe.—
When the peace and happiness .)f the many millioas
of human beings, who have received Heaven's licence
to tread thy surface with brow erects i, conceived to
depend on the return to a throne of any Princel or
remnant of an old family whatever. But it does not rip.
pear, whatever some people may think, that the present
Crown Prince of SWEDEN conceives it at all neces-
sary for him to abdicate the seat of sovereign sway
at present. There seem, however, to bave been
some extraordinary proceedings in his capital,which,
from the precautions taken to suppress them, cau
only be supposed to consist of plots against his Go-
vernment. The intelligence we have on this subject
is contained in accounts from Stockholm, which are
to the following purport

" Practices have been discovered at Court, rep
garding which the utmost secrecy is preserved until
the full extent of the delinquency shall have been as-
certained. I^.rncliately on the disclosure to the
Public Authorities Baron PIPER shot himself. As
an immediate precaution the Commander of 04
Ferr •,. General ADLERCREUTZ, was ordered to
leave the city and to retire to his dominions, by his
Royal highness the CRowN PRINCE. Two other
Noblemen, of eminent rank, have likewice, under
the same authority, been compelled to withdraw to
their estates. A thousand conjectures are hazarded
as to the nature and character of the offence com-
mitted, and as to the purposes it was intended to
accomplish ; but as no ,•,)tement has received the
sanction of the Government, the whole remains in
obscurity, in which condition it will probably con-
tinue until it shall be necessary to throw aside the
veil from public motives."

Italy, and in fact the whole Continent, was pro-
mised freedom, and it has a right to expect it. Is it
justice, is it policy, to seek to blot oat every remnant
of liberty and independence? No State, however
small, that has enjoyed these blessing% can see itself
merged into a frightful despotism without an effort to
retain its privileges and character. And mark the
consequence of this all grasping attempt on the part
of arbitrary power to engulph the last abodes of
liberty. Austria, by the storm she has raised in
Italy, finds herself unable to oppose the aggrandise-
ment of Prussia, who, by the addition of Saxony,
will be able to give law to the former Emperor of
GERMANY; and, on the other hand, she discovers
that " the last of Romans have not vet bowed to
fate," and the Austrian Throne rocking at the sound
of an Italian convulsion. There can be no doiiht
that among the rest of the embarrassing matter
the Congress of Vienna has created for itself, the i4'•
organized and worse understood sv stem of gualaii-
teeing and ascertaining the extent of after rew
adopted by the Allies previous to entering on the
combat with NArot.rox, has afforded much cause for
dissatisfaction. If the way betwixt the two-hand.i:
mode of proceeding pursued towards King Jo tcnt;'
of Naples was niatle so clear, as the Morning I'd,f
in the fulness of its ridiculous panegyric on 1,21.:
CASTLFREAGII, says it WaS by the l3iitish Negocin•
tort how comes it that it is so intricate now ? Lt
us refresh the Reader's remembrance a lithe, fur tl'e