The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1817-05-07

the Temple, and that il was insIigated
by FoUcHE.
The accounts from the Mediterranean
are contradictory. Some pretend that
he Barbary powers have renewed their
depreda,ions: while others that they
give no interruption 10 commerce. The
public can easily be deceived by any
one who will take the trouble to manu~
tacture a .alsehooh; and who are sure
10 lind circulaters of it, how ever absurd
through Europe. We believe the
Barbary powers have had enough to
make them quiet for many years.
One fact is Evorfh a score Of shccaia
lions. LOUIS the 18Th so far from be-
ing afraid of the popularity of the
Duke Of Orleans, has requested and
almost required, that he and his Du-
chess should make their permanent, a.
bode in France!
March %. All measures recom-
| mended by The secre, committee have
| beed adopted by Parliament with an
unusual unanimity. The opposition
| has become very feeble and Parlimcn,
will have the usual recess oil fortnight,
| at Easter
The suspension of the Ha6eas Cor
nus dct, though limited 10 the existing
session of Parliament, will probably be
extended al the close of The session.
Great numbers of persons arc ares.
ted by the Magis. rates, upon examina-
ton are discharged ALI the Man
chester rioters, excepting three or four
had been set at liberty.
The bill! to prevent Sedicious Meet
Ings--which contain numerous severe
acknowledgement the House oEPeers
III TO D. SO small minority on SO
interesting subject is unparalleled of
late years. Before the bill had been
enacted, the Patriots of Westminster,
held ameeting~-at which Cochrane &
| Burdett spouted; and then petitioned
the Prince Regent to dismiss his Mi
nisters. This is considered as a last
gasp OF despair.
Gen. BoYD Of Boston, was presented
at the British Prince Regents leYee by
Gen DRUMMOND, from Canada.
Lord CoMBERMERE formerly Gene
raj Couon) is appointed Governor of
Barbados.
1t is said Madame Murat, (sister oil
BuonaParte} in engaged to be married
to aFrench officer who has attended on
her of late.
Lord Castlereagh has announced the
intention of the British Government TO
observe strict neutrality in the con
test tetwen Stain and her colonies, and
that no impeachment would be made to
the trade with the latter.
His lordship has also announced, tina;
theGovernment did not interfere for or
against the loan made by Mrssrs. Ba-
rings to the French Government
Every British subject, he said had
right to dispose of his property as he
pleased; and MIR. Barring had exerci.
sed the privilege.
AS large part Of the French loan is
TO be taken In Manufactures and other
supplies Tor the army of Observation
In France, 1t must afford employment
| TO great number of cur artizeRs. and
give stimulus to the Irish provision
trade
King Firdanand, of Spain, is contin,
ually doing good deeds TO rel ieye his
popularity; but it has become quite
fashionable to abuse him, he gets very
little credit for them. He has recently
released numerous prisoners from con.
| finement.
Rus ia.-To encourage the i'm prove
ment of Moscow, the Emperor intends
to reside there next year,with his court
lin additioDto the freedom which has
been granted to the peasants Oklahoma,
the Emperor has directed tue Govern
or General of Courland, to announce
his vish-eguaL 10 a Law--that the
husbandmen, Of that part of the empire
should also be restored TO the rights oil
free subjects.
The Public stocks OF modern nations
have been considered the best criseria
of the STABILITY of their governments.-
BY this rule, then that Of Great Britain.
is considered as firm as the Peruvian
Andes. Take on ecamfLe.-Ameriran
Stocks are considered 10 be- the next ia
stability;-But American securities.
hearing Sir Per He,,t ;n,ar.,, I'm