The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-05-16

burgos, To Madrid, preceded by Quesada
with bis troops Of The faith. The ID corps,
commanded By Count Molitor, viii enter
b, ST. Jean Pied de Port, Roneevalles,
Pampelnna, iealGng on the Sd corps by
Sanguesa Cite and Tudela, on the Ebro.
The Sd corps Is commanded by the Prince
liohenloe. This corps will enter by OLE
ron and Jsca, Huesca, Balbastro, Saragos-
"a, Calataud, III communication with the
lst corps by Siguenza, aud with the 4th by
Lerida.
The 4th corps is forming at Perpignan.
The elylsiorof reserve, composed of $500
infantry of the guards, and 1000 cavalry of
the same corps, will remain at Vittoria,
Logrono, &c.
Great numbers ofthe English are quitting
France.
CossTAsTisoPLE, February lo.--JOnr
situation TIA. become more critical
Scarcely had Lord Strangford presented
his uote To the Heis Effepd, when the
Porte ordered an increase Of its armament
by sea aud land. The Jannissaries again
began 10 murmur, which makes il feared
they will break out into fresh excuses ; and
IT seems certain they have some enterprize
in view. Tomorrow Lord Straneford
will have his solemn audience with the
Sultan. A few days after, there will be a
great diyan, 10 which the UIemas, and
Chiefs of the Jannlssarles will be admitted,
aud where the answer to be made To the
propositions of the English Ambassador
viii he discussed. Meantime Lord Strang-
ford has "A declaration translated into
Greek, which will be printed aud distribu-
ted IN the revolted countries. u states,
that they are not to expect any assistance
rom the Christian Powers. The arma-
ments are therefore supposed to be exclu-
Slseiy intended against the Greeks.
Journal dc Frunkjoys, March IT.
LONDON, March 22.-Bayonne papers
are received TO the 14th instant.-Thcy an.
neunce the arrival of a great number of ge-
ncTals and other officers, and the intention
ofencampins the troops that are ready, Ia
bout 10000 the next or following day
The bridge over the Bidassoa it is expected
will be laid across on the LIST of April.-As
soonas the. Duke PAngouleme arrived and
reviewed the troops, the army it is suppO-
sed, will enter Spain. The constitutional
lists on the frontiers are hardly making any
preparations to oppose the invasion. The
inhabitants are taking their measures in
consequence the youths of the Nations,
Guard of st. Sebastian, Toiosa, Vitloria
and Blboa, are preparing to follow the con-
stituticnal troops, willie the principal CAPT
talsts have settled their affairs and are pre-
pared to set out for Cornnna, with their Ia
miles, so'tllat commerce will be as active
IN that port rs twas in 1909, 1912 and 1914.
The number Of young men who leave Bill
boa, for the army is 500, alinost all belong
ing to the principal commercial houses
united with those of Vittoria, &c. they may
form battalion of or 800 chosen men.
The corps of c"nscripts, animated with ex-
traordinary enthusiasm, are marching in all
directions.
Mr. Wherefore. presented petition 20
the House OF Commons on the 10th, from
the Society of Friends, praying for the
gradual abolition of siQuery throughout the
British domiiiions.
The Eai Of ST. Vincent, and Lord
Keith, admirals in the British navy, both
died, themiddlc Of March, at their country
seats.
General Dumogricz died at Henley on
the Thames, OH the 18th March. His re-.
mains were inferred on the 2lst, in vault
within the parishchurch ofSt. Mary. The
collin, Which was richly 'emblazoned, and
covered with crimson velvet, land on
which were placed his sword. epauettcs,
and the Star of the order of ST. LOUIS had
the following inscription, an a brass plate,
with his arms richly ensraven Charles
Franchises Dunourix ex-general en- chef
DIES armees Franchises, Mort, ID Mars,
1928, agede 81 aus.
general sentiment appears to prevail
among the large commercial towns i'll
Great Britain for the repeal of the lawsre
atlve to imprisonment for debt, and petit
tons have been presented To both houses
ofparliamentstrongly urging the cxpedi-
enry of that measure.
The bank of England had reduced their !
semi-annual dividend from tod percent. |
not, however, without considerable appo-
sltiOn frem two of the propretors, who
insisted, though nnsucc.ssfully, on having
general statement Of aIie affairs oil the bank |
laid before them. The necessity Of this |
reduction is accounted for by the general
state of commerce, aud the falling Off the |
profits ofaIi business.
The bank'of Englandis, in mauy respects, |
under different management irou similar
institutions ~ our own country. The du- |
tres e. the directors of'the bank are com
bned very much to the mere practical APP
plication OF its funds in the ordinary rostine
of discounts, but they cannot decide upon
the amount Of dividends, nor make loans
nor otherwise commit the bank all such
questions are referred 20 the proprietors at
large, convened by public notice. This
regulation IS, however, 4nure matter of
torm, than of substance, as the recommen-
dation Of the directors very generally pre-
walls.
Apreposition for equalizing the duties on
East and West India sugars, which the
East India cnmnanu had ,u..lan l;c.....