The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-08-28
BY THE MAILS.
From the New-ycrk Evening Post.]
FOREIGN NEWS.

by the packet James Monroe, we
have received London papers to the
l4th of July, two days later than be-
fore received. They furnish important
intelligence from Spain, Portugal, and
Russia. At Madrid the national troops
had revolted, and after parading the
streets for a number of hours retired
upon a strong position on the Prado
and every thing presented scene SIM
liar to that which Paris afforded in the
early period CT the French revolution.
In Portugal all is not as tranquil as il
might be. A most vehement debate en-
sued at the sittings of the Cortes, on the
26th of June, on proposition to make
the Brazils an independent sovereignty.
Russia has issued document, which
may be considered as an official expo
sition of her conduct towards Turkey.
1t is as follows -
&C HAMBURG, JULY a.
The policy of the Russian Court is
that of peace, because a. war in the
east would lead to consequences the ex-
tent of which it is impossible TO fore
see, and a permanent state of peace,
alone can ensure the welfare of Europe
and the happiness Of nations. Russia
hopes to recover, without arms, war and
bloodshed, the rights founded on treaties
which have been lost during the Greek
Instruction. As the demands of Rus.
STA peculiarly regarded the security of
the rights of Christian subjects in the
Turkish States, there can be no ques-
ton raised about disengaging itself from
the Greek cause. Had the Porte re-
spected those rights, made war only on
the rebels, and not COMPOUNDED the in
nocent with the guilty, breach be-
tween the two powers would never have
taken place.
The great heart of the Emperour
comprehends every thing that humanity
requires and that religion commands
A declaration of war, instead of pro-
tecting the Greeks, would only have
been the signal for vast massacre. To
spare suffering humanity torrents of in
nocent blood, to stfle the seeds of dis
union and misunderstanding between the
powers, to destroy the germ of new
wars, to obtain in peace the result of
war, was the sole, the generous, object
of the Russian Cabinet. This was the
tendency of the pacifck means, of the
proposals of mediation. supported by
powerful military moderation a.
lone could lead to the attainment of this
object. and every thing gives reason 10
hope that we shall enjoy the fruits of
these exertions.
" The high-minded Alexander. there
lore, VIII NOT disengage himself from
the cause OF the Greeks, but forever.
secnra tn them, nv drI,a
mainly and religion command, what
right and treaties require, as soon as the
direct negotiations, now preparing at
Vienna, have begun. 1t TO be expect
ed that the other powers will second his
amicable intentions, and, with the har-
mony that now exists between all the
Courts, it cannot be donbted that this
desirable object will be attained, if the
diFan remains faithful to the disposition
which it has lately shewn. Ii is clear
that the threatening attitude of IFS
neighbours, the energetick language of
the mediators, and, above all, the union
and harmony of all the European pow
ers, have produced a great change in IFS
way of thinking. The troops in Mol
davia and WaIlachia, whatever NAV be
publickly reported on the subject, will
be withdrawn. A declaration of am.
nesty in favour of the Greeks, is like
wise TO be expected as soon as they
have laid down their arms. We have
reason to believe that preliminary steps
to this end are already taken.
1.-THE moderation and the maenahim-
ity which characterize The policy ofthe
Emperour are recognised and appre-
ciated by alb diplomatick characters
VINO are versed in political principles
Sound policy is incontestably modera-
tlon for this cardinal virtue includes
all others--it engenders esteem and
confidence, from which proceed peace
abroad, and happiness at homes
LONDON, JULY 13.