Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-16

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walls of Lebrija at ten o'clock, Oct. c. The
EXT day they were 10 set OF, equally carly for
Utrera.
The ContesSor, Victor Saez, is nominated to
That Office, and confirmed as principal Secre-
tary ol State and Dispatches !; in fine, he is
now the Prime Minister nf Spain
.Hddrid, Oct 1.-THE king, our sovereign.
has deigncd TO address me, under date of this
day. the following DEGREES:
I" 10 his Erceitency Don Victor .Saez-A-
midst !he events which have succeeded each
other since the year $50, events which it is
useless to recapiulate, although they have
burthened my heart with sorrow, had no
other consolation than that of addressing nv
sell to the God of Mercy, 10 implore his Glenn
ency IN favor of my faHily, and my subjects
two objects of my paternal soiicitude. II was
necessary, 10 this effect that | should avail
myself OF the spiritual aid of Director equal
y estimabe for his virtues as for his talents
and prudence, and haying found all these quail
| Iues confused IN the person of Don Victor
SaeZ, theological Canon of the Cathedral of
Toledo, it was my pleasure TO nominate him
my Coniessor But God who was not APP
peased by all the sorrows with which I was
! overwhelmed, wed, that before the end of
The year above noted, | should be separated
from him, aud this separation WAS the more
painful, on account Of the proofs which he had
gwen me of his fidelity, even at the risk of his
NE Restored now to liberty and my rights of
sovereignty, 1t is my pleasure to recall him near
| my person by appointing him, and do here
by appoint him. my Confessor. This nomi
nation, nevertheless, not preventing him still
To all the post Of my principal Secretary of
state and Dispatches, II being my will To con
tinue HIM In the functions Of this Office And
| ] transmit this decree 10 your Excellency
that you may have knowledge thereof for
your guidance and satisfaction.
Here's de la Fontera, Oct. e."
The King continues in the enjoyment of
good health, and frequently takes excursions
IN the neIghbourhood of His Majesty's resi-
dence.
Lisbon mail arrived yesterday, bringing
papers to the 4th inst. but they contain moth
ing worthy OF extracting. a letter from Opor-
to speaks of scandalous reports in relation To
Inc hdeity of one of the regiments, which is
declared To he groundess. The public mind
in Portugal evidently far from quiet.
LONDON, Oct. Give received last night
newspapers from Holland, from which we ex-
tract the following:-
Hague, Oct e2.-Opening of the extraor-
binary session of the States General at the
Hague, on Monday, October 90, I82S-The
meI-bers OF both chambers met at noon in
the hall of the second chamber, and at one
salute oi artillery announced that his ma
lesty bad set out from the palace. The gel
lercs were full of spectators, among whom
were many elegantly dressed ladies, but we
saw none of the foreign ministers except lord
Chncarty, the British minister, who was in the
Ambassadors box
| On his maipsty's entrance. every bodv rose
and the kirg having seated himself on the
| throne, with the Prince of Orange on his right
hand, and Prince Frederick on his left, ad
dressed The chamber in speech, of which the
following is the substance
High and mighty lords: We have To
thank Providence at again meeting in the con-
timed enjoyment of the blessings Of peace.
Every Netherlander, who looks round
nm without prejudice, gratefully remarks the
advantages which are enjoyed in his free and
hOspiIabIr country.
Our relations with all the powers of Eu-
rope are constantly distinguished by estimo.
MES of reciprocal friendship and good will
The internal situation of our own country
allows us To prosecute our eXertiOns for tine
accomplishment of the constitutional institu-
tons, and the promotion of the happiness of
the people. The favorable progress of the stu
dies in the high schools, the advantages nf the
lower schools, and the h0urishing state of the
| fine arts, are evident. This year is no less dis
ingulshed than the last by productive har-
vest. An animated investigation OF the inter-
ests of the farmers, combined with those of
Inc consumers, has convinced me that the in.
| terterenc" of the law is not required The do
cum'nts relative to this inquiry shall BIZ print
"a and LAID before your high mighlnesscs In
the province of Groningen a society of far
mers Is forming, with view to found Il sys-
tenn OF credit OH the land and IFS produce
Tue OBJECT is to obtain, at moderate interest
ready money, which they eau repay in the
sequel without embarrassment. If this trial
succeed, other provinces will doubtless follow
the example, and the difficulties to which ma
NY farmers were exposed, particularly last
year, will be prevented for the future.
ihe low price 0fprovisiOns favors all the
undertakings of the national industry. Bur
The greater the fertility of the soil aud the act-
witty of the people, the more care is necessary
l" obtain regular expectation, which emit
VEINS trade and savigatioO, and multpes our
relations with foreign countries.
! The conviction of this truth caused mea-
| sure to he adopted IN one of the laws last ses-
SION, To give energy to our negotiations with
foreign powers on these subjects. These
could not, from their nature, be otherwise than
slow IN their progress. Some Of them are al
ready IN such i slate Of fUrwardness, that we
may hope for favorable result
-" have hitherto hecn only once obliged 10
adopt reciprocal measures to hinder or to limit
the importation Of foreign productions. 1t is
with regret ihat have in this instance deyat-
ed from oar liberal principle. shall be- hap.
| ny u II Should promote the revival of those
principles III others, aud thus be of short du-
ration.
In our 'ransmarina possessions in general,
order, prosperity, and tranquility prevail.
Works of general utility aready begun,
are continued with favorable prospects, AID