Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-01

The Netherlands 22 do
Bavaria 10 do
The remainder will he divided among the
other States in proportion to their magni-
tude, their sacrifices, OF exertions in the
common cause. The details only Of the
great measure now remain to be fixed and
if the same frankness and good faith preside
over the Councils OF the Allied Ministers
which have hitherto guided them, these
cannot occupy long time. Accordingly,
the Duke Of Richelieu expects to he able to
return TO Paris by the 18th instant. The
! Emperor of Russia and King of Prussia will
proceed in the course Of fortnight from
Aix-la-C hapelle, to review their troops; at
Maubenge and Sedan. The former has
given up his intention Of visiting Paris, till
his army is on its way out OF France.-The
Emperor OF Austria returns about the same
time (that is, the 18th inst. to Vienna so
that this assembly Of Monarchs, this repre-
sentative Majesty Of Europe, will have ter
minated in fifteen days business which
has engaged speculation and anxiety for
three years and will thus have shewn that
the abouchements des Rios, with whatever
Jealousy they are viewed, are useful at
least Tor expedition and despatch; while
the solemnity which their Union conlers up
on the acts to which they give their sane.
ton, may be regarded as great guarantee
Of their stability. This unanimity, in a
great measure Of policy, gives confidence
in the general tranquility, and is calculated
to dispel any other clouds that may partial
ly darken The political horizon. As the
Sovereisns met principally to decide on
the affairs Of France, their personal pre-.
sence will be given no longer than they are
terminated. The Ministers will remain
here for some time longer, to settle some
other matters Of less importance; but as
they are resolved not to open door for
general discussion, or to receive, like an
Amphiotonic Council; the grievances of
particular States, they have given it is said,
positive information to Spain, that they do
not mean 10 enter into The question Of dis.
pute between her and her Colonies. It's
said, however, that Cevallus, the Spanish
Minister at Vienna, Is coming here to try
the effect of his representations and persua-
sions. We hear, in manner positive,
that arrangements will be proposed by the
Congress, to settle the difference between
Bavaria and Baden. This has been obtain
ed it is said, by the Intervention Of Austria.
| cannot delay the bearer, to enter into fur.
ther particulars.
Communicated for The Philadelphia Gazette,
By gentleman who came passenger 10 the
brig Juno, Cathell, from Pernambuco.
A law had passed in July last, to take ef.
feet in all the Brazil ports on the LIST Nov.
following, laying duty on all ships and
cabin stores (e4 per cent. custom house va
luation)-the articles comprised in the a.
bove law are, ships provisions, spare new
spars, anchors, cables, rigging, sails, pow.
der, liquors, and all private stores Of the
masters, supercargoes, and passengers,
whether they are landed or MOI.
Produce at Pernambuco, during the sum-
mer, has been very scarce, the cause is
principally owing to The country people be-
ing impressed into the military service,
whilst bringing their produce into the city ;
press gangs; or detacbments Of soldiers had
been sent into the interior, TO press all per- |
sons able to bear arms. Any person
brought up in civilized part Of the world, !
were they to be present, whilst the recruits
were marched out for drill, would be under !
the impression that the hospitals bad been |
emptied for general cleaning the re-