The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-30
FOKEIGA dDVICES.
From the Philadelphia Franklin Gazette.


BY the Canton, arrived al Ncw-York, the
Editors Of the FRANxLIx GAZETTE have re.
ceived the London Morning Chronicle to the
18th oi May. A motion was made 10 the
House Of Commons, May 10, to reduce the
number OF regiments IN the British army, by
which nearly half o million of dollars would
be saved; but II was r.jec,ed, as were other
motions made with view 10 introduce econo
my into tho military expenditures. The at
torney gener al gave notice that he should ask
leave 10 bring in bill to prevent British sub
jecis from enlis,ing in sny foreign service
wlhou, crown license. Areport bad been
received in London, that the British troops
stationed in The inleiior OF the settle menl al
III: Cape Of Good Hope, had been surprised
by the natives, and some of them, smong
whom were three officers, slaughtesed.--
Tranquility was restored. The police OF
Vienna is stated, in an article from lha, place,
to have discovered "a secret cyphef used by
persons, who, by meens Of the English jour-
pals, correspond with Napoleon and that
thus en- advertisement, relating inappesrance
to ordinary family sfiairs, being read BY means
Of this secret cyPher, presents political
meaning very remarkable"
The conspiraiors sgsins, the emperor Al
cxander had all been found guilty at Brussels,
end senteoccd to imprisonment; Pigtr end
DIsricke for one yesi Pouillot, alias Lacroix,
and Berth, for three years, and Bucboz for
six years, and be brapdt d end stand TWO hours
in, the pil!o,y. The plan was to take the
emperor OF Russia, while travelling iD the
Low Countries, ond compel him 10 permit
the return Of Napoleon iron, ST.. helena, pro-
claim his son emperor OF Francs and Msris
Louisa queen regent. In case Alexander re-
fused, be was to be ssssssinated.
Intelligence from Msdrid denies the ru.
mors which have been circulated, of disaff
,ion prevailing among the troops destined fol
South America. II says, they are iull ci
xeai for the cause, and that ibeiI discipline is
excellent. The marriage OF tbe King is set
tied, according to these accounts, and will
soon be announced. II is thought he will
cspousc.a a Princess of Saxory.
The Bank Of Engsnd owes 33,ooo,ooo,
and owns in government aud other securities
about $4,000 900. It's stock Of specie and
bullion is no, stated. The bank commi,tee
recommend in thei' report a'gradusi return
to cash psymenis an entire resumption to
take place in four years.
Spmmarv-Fyom London Pofers.
Sentence Of death has been pronounced
against the young Count SaAuel Bclexney,
for tho horrid crime Of killing his father
The emperor. Of Austria has been applied TO
for pardon, but he has addressed to the ui-
bunals 90 order to proceed conformsbly TO the
laws, without regard to the rank of tho pris-
oner Shortly aster the order had been re-
ceiscd, with the aid of some of his friends,
the Count made his escape from the prison
Of Pest; but was spprehended, end recon.
dscted back, where he remains in chains.
LoNpox, April %.
Ereeufien o. George va,dsn--On Wed
nesdsy, OF , o'clock 10 the afternoon, George
Warden, convicted Of abs,rac,ing money from
letters whi!o clerk in the Post Office Of Aber-
deeo, underwent the awful sentence Of the
law. on a temporary gbbe,t, erected at the
head Of Libbereen's Wynd. nearly opposite
to the Bank Of Scotland. An immense mul
ti,ude wss collected to witness the execution.
The behaviour Of the unfortunate young mon
has been most pious ane resigned since his
condemnation, and he was deeply Affected by
his melancholy fate, 50 that great weakness
of bodily strength was the couss quence.
About half past two the unhappy prisoner,
attended by the Magistrates cad officers, ss.
ccnded the platform, supp orted by the Res'd
DR.. Brun,on aod Mr.. Por,eeus, who had ell
along assisted him 10 his devotions. After
singing the 9Th hymn, DR.. Brunton, deliver
ed most Impressive prayer, during which
the criminal seemed much effected. AT its
conclusion he prepared for his late, snd, with
apparent 6smness, took an sfieciionste leave
Of the Ministers end Mseisustss. The To- I
sssnt he sscended the drop, 10 which he vas
sssis,ed BY swo men, burst Of sorrow rose
from the crowd M seeing genteel young
man 10 such melancholy situation. .--H sp-
peared 10 ieel with all is force the pity thu
expressed, for HE confidence forsook him,
sud Il wss with some difficulty that the Two
persons upheld him while the executioner
vas performing his necssssry dOsies. On
their descending 70 the platform, and leaving
The unfortunate cuipsit Alone. Be vss 20 weak