The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24

Russia, the London Courier Of the 1sth con-
tents itself with replying to this assurance in
the following laconie terms "'rhis 10 news
indeedr The fact appears to be. that the
Russian ambassador having expressed him
self somewhat strongly on the step taken by
England, to the king Of France. the latter
at first declared that he would not consent
20 the recognition Of the Spanish colonies,
but would remain firmly attached TO the
principles Of the Holy Alliance. lthaving
been, however. subsequently, asce.tamed.
that the king of Prussia, as well as the king
Of Netherlands, had resolved on following
The example of England. Charles \. was IN
,luced TO alter his tone; so that instead OF
Opposing the measure il was expected ne
would rnr.nc the policy ofthc British cabin
Ct, and recognize the independence OF the ,.
American States. II is no longer doubted
that the king of Portuga, had followed this
course AS to Brazil. There was some tax
of Congress at Paris, 10 be composed ct the
minister, Of the allied powers; but the Sonr-
, Ter seems todiscountcrancct heidea. mere
| NAV be a Congress, or a conference OF min
listers. but we know not tJr what useful pur-
pose"
Snain.-Fcrdinand was constantly occupi-
ed with devising projects to root oAt the Ioh-
stitutionalists. Among other DEGREES issued
with that object, was one to regulate the size
and right Of wearing mus.achois: another
prohibiting the carrying meat in blankets, es-
p .cis'iy by soldiers; and Thrill prohibiting
the wearing Of caps. from which even the
ladies were not excepted. 1t is admitted on
all hands, that unless Spain is assisted ~ the
"Holv Alliance."it is utterly impossible tor
her to SUCCEEDED in any attempt to recover
her former possessions in South America.
Busseis, Feb. 11.-A decree of his Majesty,
Of the 9TH Of this month, orders collection TO
he made throughout the kingdom from house
10 house. for the relief Of the victims in the
inundations of the 81, 4th and 5th of this
month.
We con,inac the melancholy occount Of the
disasters occasioneA in the northern provinces
by the hurricanes and high tides; the damage
is incalculablc.
The city of Amsterdam has been in the
greatest danger. The damage, however is
confined to the loss of several magazines Of
corn and oil which were submerged. Ry
the rupture of the dixie Of Ooterend, a hun
bred manufactures and mills were destroy
ed. Men, women and children gre arriving
-ycrv moment at Amsterdam. in the most
shocking cJndition-ill the lo.gings, bar
racks, orphan houses and charitable institu-
tons are crowded with the unhappy people
who have saved themselves ON the roofs of
their hahitations
Friesland is dreadfmllv ravaged The
Isle of Schokland, in Zudcrzce. is entirely
DESTROYED, and the greatest alarm is felt for
the inhabitants.
The Latest accounts from Amsterdam of
the 9th say, that the committee appointed tn
relieve the victims pnrsaes its noble task
with the most laudable zeal. 600 persons
and 1900 head Of cattle have already been
saved from danger and suitably provided for.
A southwest wind blowing, the water has
considerably subsidized.
| The accounts from Doornspyk and other
places Of the 5th of Feb. contain affecting de-
tails-between 90 and 30 persons persisted
at Doornspy k-Unfortunateiy the accounts
from the northern provinces sta.e that the
great rivers were again rising.
Count Montholon has recovered, as the
executor of Napoleon, by a verdict, 3,2ta,
5o0f from La Fitte, the celebrated bunker
which that gentleman had acknowledged tr
be in his hands, but which the French gov.
ernmcnt had restricted hin. from paying ovci
before.