Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-03
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FOREIGN.
It is stated in the papers brought by
the Triton, under date Augsburg, Oct.
lst, that meeting OF sovereigns at Leip-
zig is talked Of at which it Is said the
kings of England, Prussia, oaxony, Bava-
ria and Wirtemburg, will be present. A
Hamburg article of 29th Sept contradicts
this, but asserts that the Emperor Alex
ander has proposed to convene an Euro
pean congress, to consult on Turkish at
fairs, as ne is by no means satisfied with
the answer to the note of his minister.
The King of the Netherlands ina
speech to the States General OF his king
dom, says Notwithstanding the events
in the Levant, there are still well found
ed hopes that peace viii be maintained.
French Pieamontese and Neapolitan
officers are stated to have arrived in
Greece to organize foreign legion in
aid of the independence of that fine coun-
try. General Lefebre Desnonettes
is to command it, and three French
generals OF note, six colonies, and many
other officers OF artillery and engineers
are named as already enrolled and COIN
missioned in it.
Iu is confirmed that the Russian and
Austrian Ambassadors to the Court Of
Portugal, have left Lisbon in disgust; the
Russian Consul there having been insult
ed by mob, and satisfaction having
been refused or evaded by the govern
ment. The English Minister also, has
demonstrated Intellectually against sever.
al acts OF the Portuguese Cortes, a S viola
lions of existing treaties-but he has not
left the kingdom as reported
In London, the title Dandy has fallen
into disuSe; having been superseded by
the more expressive and elegant terms,
Corinthian and Exquisite.
Mr.. q. Kemble, it is said, is likely to
make theatrical trip to America, if he
should not settle his differences with the
Covent Garden Managers.
Mr.. 1'alma, the celebrated tragedian is
nominated by the kinga returning officer
of the Electoral College OF Arpajon, in
which he has possessions.
The London papers announce the early
appearance, in 5 vols. of . The Pirate"
by the author of Waverly, &c; of Don
juan" in 5 Cantos; and tragedy, by
Lord Byron.
While Lady Cochrane was on board the
San Martin, taking leave of her husband
previous TO her return 10 England, Lord
Cochrane discovered that vessel, laden
with specie, was about to leave Callao, &
he made instant dispositions to secure it :.
AS it was under the battsries, Lord
Cochrane attacked them in the night, and
his Lady remained on deck, cheering the
Chillanus, who formed the crew, three Of
whom fell by her side. One of the gun
ners showing symptoms of fear, Lady
Cochrane wrested the match from his
hand, desired him to be gone, and fred
the gun! Her Lady ships object III coming
to England without her Lord, was the
education Of her two sons.
One of the most celebrated actresses
who have figured at lOpera Comique, has
terminated Aer career. Madame Duga-
ION, died yesterday morning of water in
the chest.
At Copenhagen, is the youngest female
writer probably now living. Her name
is Virgillia Christiana Lund and she is
not above 10 years Of age. Last year she
published family picture, 8 Cioriida, or
Two for One;' and lately she has publish
ed small Dramatic Piece, called " lDt-
deity Detected
A report is in circulation in London.
that the British Government has deter.
mined OH examining all the manuscripts
LETT by Bonapsrte, without regard to the
persons with whom they are deposited
1t is even asserted that Sir II. Lowe, the
Governor Of st. Helena, Professionally
seized all the papers of Napoleon and
brought then. to england
Constitutional
Il clergyman residing in village near
Hinckiey, Colchestcrsh ire, gave public
dinner to his pasishioners, at the corona
ton of his present Majesty. The first
individual who made his appearance to
partake OF his liberality was accosted in
the following manner" Dire you not
Methodist No, SIR was the reply"
& But | am sure you are Methodist"
returned the querist. Bat am sure |
am not retorted the honest fellow. 81
am confident You look like Methodist"
said the erquiring physiognomist. The
poor fellow, unable to convince his revcr
end host by other means, s1rore most
heartily that he was churchman. and he
was admitted upon this most undenlabe