Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-05-20

IN the London papers, gives detailed account of the
earthquake at Belida OF $4,000 inhabitants ONLY 300
and them wounded, are said to have escspe,t
$50 children crushed in the ruins of one school
1000 bodies horribly mutilated had been extrcated
from the runs.-Ths troops whom the Dey had sent to
superintend and assist in the work of relief had been
attacked and put to flight by the Cobals descendants
OF the ancient Numidians.
The increase of the Excise in the Quarter ending
9Th April 1925, IS El79083 above the in the
corresponding Quarter in the last year. when the whole
produce was E5 1896 1865: this year the amount is
49, altbO' from the reduction Of duties great
decrease apparent many articles vet the increase
upon others has been sufficient to this surplus
The chief decrease IS on Wine owing to the late re-
duction of duty; the may be sad though i'm less
degree of Tobacco and the decrease Salt is produced
by abolition of the tax. On the other hand the chief
increase is articles daily consumption BY the lower
classes of peopleon Beer FL OF 277--on Hops El H. $50
--onMalt, E40 lion British Spirits E36 392--aud on
Candles El6, l00.-Besdes these " may notice Soap
an article not only of domestic cleanliness, but of extcn
svc manufactures, and which the increase is
EAl ,023. Printed Goods give an ncreas of Eco 49,
Glass of G2o, 770-Tea, of .tl 1899 &c. Comicr)
Mr. Canning remains confined at Gloucester Lodge
by his attack of the -(Courier.)
It's reported that, in the highest ecclesiastical
quarter, some relaxation of anti Catholic feelings has
taken face.-(Lftobey
we stated some time ago. that Mr.. SsrasforI Canning
having completed the special object of his mission 10
the Court of ST. Petersbugh had attempted to open the
qnestion OF Greek politics. and that Count Ncsseode
had declined to discuss a subject which did not form
part OF the business Entrusted to him negotiate with
the English Envoy. We stated that Mr.. S. Canning
had immediately submitted TO the justice of this obiec,
ton of the Russian Minister; and having nothing fur
tcr TO do in the Russian capital, had demanded his
passports Winnie he was making preparations for his
departure, courier from Count Lieven arrived at St
Petershurgh with dispatches; aerw ards il was ,-
nated TO Mr.. 5. Canning that the Russian Cabinet
was not unwilling to enter upon the subject Of Greek
politics with him. If he had received any instructions TO
negotiate before the arrival of Lord Strangord Mr. S.
poSe1 CO
Petersburgh some time onger-ib.
NJ Gorbea, the Madrid banker, of the PRINCIPAL
agents for negotiating Spanish loan in London left
town on Tuesday evening on his return, consequence
OF orders to that effect rum his Government These
dispatches last received ntated to him. in substance
that ''a the propositions respecting loan sent from
England having been rejected, in consequence of a s
tpulation that the debt of the Cortes should be acuow
lodged, his residence in England longer necessa-
ry lfany English capitalists thought proper to make
new propositions unaccompanied by stipulation Of that
nature, they might do so, through the medium of NJ
Los Rios the Spanish Arnbassador."-COur.
The London Morning Chronicle has the following
editorial paragraph which interesting TO consle-
raoe number of persons in this country.
eve can state that the difficulties in the way of an
arrangement of the Catholic question nearly
surnounted, and that there every prospect speedy
arrangement, satisfactory 10 all parties. The whole
amount of the allowance to the Catholic Clergy is not
to exceed E23o,000. The Archbishops are TO be al
500 With this arrangement it is understood the Ca.
thoc Clergy will be satisfied II is intended to inter-
fere the slightest degree with the independence of the
Catholic Church, as no interference whatever with be
nominations is contemplated, the only stipulation being
that they be domestic. What the Catholic Clergy re-
ceve from their ocks shall longer be understood
on the part of the latter. 1t appears from
the evidence before the Select Committee dis
turbances. that several parts of the country the ex
action Offices by the Catholic Clergy has led to deeds of
violence"
The I.ond Oh Courier holds this language concerning
the political situation of France and Austria:
with regard to the future policy of Austria, and the
probable objects ot Prince MetteTnch's journey Pa
rs' we see nothing St present which should any
lhquetude TO thus country-France abso bed ia tile
of internal matters that she can scarce
take position which could dccisivey influence any
great question of foreign politics. while Austria knows
too well, her own situation, and her interests both
as respects Greece, and her connexon with the Royal
Family of Brazil TO venture any step which might
be calculated to give offence England to awaken her
suspicious or to compromise, in the slightest degree the
tranquility of Europe.
address 10 Tie yuerchctntsq If Paris TO The King
SIRE-The commercial interest of Paris will never
forget the memorable words uttered by your MAJESTY
when you lately visited the structure which is devoted
TO them.
| They account for the confidence which leads us to
the foot OF the throne, and dictate the request
which we venture TO address to YOU.
alone formerly supplied, have opened their ports to all
the other nations of the globe.
France, standing so high a commercial and manu-
featuring nation, should participate these new rela
tons so useful at the present moment, and rich
the future The government, far from opposing has
appeared willing to encourage them, by rendering them
legitimate.
| They have also been powerfully excited by the peo-
pie OF those countries whom religion, manners, and
language attach IN particular to tie French.
But whilst rival nation aims by its policy, its navy,
ITS agents, It's succour and lastly, its treaties to CON
tract with America the closest bonds, French rgate
is scarcely seen at distant intervals in her ports
and the French upon arriving there find themselves des
| ttute of consular protection.
Notwithstanding these obstacles, Sire. French COM
nerce has not been nacve and if the importance of
ITS interests in these relations be still so inferior to
what 1t may be, already it deserves the deep attention
OF the Government and the powerful support your
| Majesty.
The moment, moreover, has arrived, when the most
urgent considerations threaten these relations with
complete interruption if they be any longer treated
IN France with as much reserve and nidy, as Eng
land gives publicity and displays pride in protecting
I hers