Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-01-29


The Courier represents the affairs OF
Spain 10 an unfavorabic light. The
royai family, ii is said, Oh arriving at the
cscurial, could not obtain lodgings; the
municipality having refused conformably
to the constitution, to grant any lodging
billets, the Political Chief was obliged
TO interfere to procure them accommo-
dations--8 of the partisans of Ialdivar,
were shot at Seville on the 18th. The
Minister Of Finance had got into dis
grace, and it was expected would be dis
missed ON account of the manner in which
he contracted the loan at Paris.
The Manufactures in Yorkshire, are
in most flourishing condition, and all
the lsborers employed. The carpet
manufacturers in Scotland have recently
received extensive orders from America.
Letters from Barcelona, to the 24th
October, state that there is now pros
pcct that they will be soon free from the
fever with which they have been SO Sc
yerely afflicted.
The Divan had accedcd TO most ofthe
demands of Russia, but much difficulty
still exists relative 10 the guarantee re-
quired by Emperor Alexander, in favor
of the Greeks. The English An,bassa-
dor had proposed some notifications in
those demands, which had been rejected
by Russia. Austria and Prussia side
win Russia in the question.
Prince George lpsilani arrived at
Franktort Oh the Slst Oct. on his way to
Paris.
The Dyan has issued an order strictly
prohibiting all Turkish soldiers from re-
turning to their homes during the winter.
The measure is supposed to have been
adopted on account Of the Russians.
Dispatches have been received from
the East indies. The expedition in the
Red Sea against the Berri Boo Al Arabs,
has been successful. The English and
native troops suffered severely both in
the loss Of officers and men.
The contest between Molyneux and
Bullin, for the mayoralty of Liverpool,
terminated on the 4th day in the election
of Bul!in, by ma jority of 81. Five and
six pounds per vote were paid to the
Jreemea by each party
Steech Of Louis XVIII on the ohening
ofthe session ofthe Chambers.
GENrLEMEN-It is always with con-
fdence, and on the present occasion, un-
der favorable auspices, that come TO
open this session.
In preceding years, l was compelled
to participate my grisfs with yours.
More happy now, have only to re-
turn thanks to the All-powerful, fer the |
constant protection which he has vouch-
safed to France. The son, with which |
heaven has soothed my sorrows, grows
with the public prosperity, and continues
TO be to me a source of consolation and
hope. This child, my heart feels conf
dent VII. be worthy of US; he will merit
the love with which my subjects sur
round his cradle.
My relations with foreign powers have
never cd to be amicabe, and have
a firm confidence that they will continue
to be SO.
Great caamitics afIlict the east Let
US hope that they approach their termi-
nation; and that the prudence and cor
diality of all the powers will find the
means of satisfying what religion, policy |
and humanity may justly demand
The naval force, which under these
circumstances, I have stationed in the
seas of Levant, has accomplished the OBJ
ject which l contemplated. Our ships |
have always effectually protected my |
subjects, and often they have afforded to |
misfortune timely aid.
A destructive scourge desolates al
portion ofSpain. l have prescribed and
will maintain, the rigorous precautions
which protect our coasts and frontiers
from the contagion.
If we take aview ofour domestic state |
what motives have we not to bless Provi-
dence. The sensible progress of indus
try, agriculture, and the arts, attests that
OF commerce and very soon new chan
nels will, by multiplying the means of
communication and traffic, extend the
general good to all parts of the kingdom
The prosperity of the finances, the in
telligible exposition of the public ac-
counts, and fidelity to engagements, have
consolidated public credit, and increased
the resources of the state.
The period at which have convoked |
you, and the orders which l have given
that the financial laws should be first sub
mit,ed to you, sufficiently manifest my
desire to put an end toprovisional grants
the Chambers will doubtless, be eager
to second my intentions.
Our suspicious situation and the re-
turn of internal and external tranquility,
l,aun alrnndu alr,,ittad 1,f a ditninnfini, in |