Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-12

of London, Called expressly Tor the purpose n
petition to the Legislature was agreed to, without
one dissenting voice, praying for a repeal of the
corn laws, as equally injurious to the scricuurs,
and the community at large.
Such Is the redundancy of money in the London
market, that good bills have been discounted al
l-2 and per cent.
The Y. American says-Mr. Galia,n had re-
turned to London on the 18th Oct. well pleased
win his courteous reception in Paris, and having
been included in all the diplomatic fetes, to which
'ne WISH OF Mr.. Canning to that metropolis had
given occasion.
Mr.. Canning had also returned to London The
WISH oil tins gentleman TO Paris, has according TO
private letters, been not without important polit-
cal results Among them the following are sup
posed to have been agreed upon --that the general
peace OF Europe shall be maintained; that Spain
and Portugal shall cease to receive deserters from
each other, and abstain from mutual intrigues pre-
Judicial to both; that Russia shall deal with Turkey
IN her own way, and finally, that Greece shall be
rescued from the yoke of the Musselmans.
In what manner the latter noble, though tardy
decision is TO be enforced does not yet appear but
1t Is understood that in taking it, Russia, England
and France were agreed.
The Greeks it may be boped are doiny better
than usual There is vsgueness and uncert ain,y in
the accounts respecting them. Lord Cochrane
was not yet In service; the proclamation he has is
sued will. as 1t ought to, have little effect The
last accounts left him cruising off Malta, in a
small schooner. He had assumed the name of
Baird.
The between Russia and Persia NAV. il il
limited IN one OF the London papers, occasion some
uneasiness to England. OF this we do not think
much The ambition of Russia is indeed great as
is its military force, which latter must be employ
ed; but Russia, yet will no. provoke the hosti-
lily OF England.
ENGLAND.
Parliament would assemble Tor the transaction of
business, about the Goth OF November, bat would
not sit more than three weeks tefore the adjourn
ment for the holy days.
Sir Walter SCOTS Life OF Napoleon is proceed
ing with SO much celebrity, that we have reason to
believe that the SIX volumes will appear within a
few weeks after Christmas.
The Cotton market was again depressed, and the
prices had declined nearly one half penny per
pound.
The Duke of York was very i'll; his leg bad
been scariied, and it was stated the flesh would
not heal
The London papers contain great deal ON the
| SUBJECT of the Greek Bonds in which it appears
great deal of speculation has been carried on.
and great many imposiiions said to have
been practiced. The bond holders complain of
Mr. Lurottes, and he lays the blame on Mr.. Ri.
| cardo.
meeting Of Greek bond holders had taken
place to receive the report OF the committee ap-
pointed TO enquire into the pcation of the las,
Greek Loan. The committee declare that under
system OF economy and wisdom, they think that
| sum not exceeding $50, O00l judiciousy applied,
would Immediately change the aspect of affairs in
| the Morea, and give renewed hope and prospects
! 20 the friends OF Grecian emancipa,ion.' Ii was
ultimately agreed to defer further discussion until
Inc public were afforded an opportunity OF Judging
| OF the veracty of the report.
Respectins this meeting, the Times says, it has
had one good effect: it has quickened the exertions
| OF The engineers and the superin;endence of the
Messrs Ricardo. Two boats, il is said, are now
ready, though the late season excite5 some appre-
tensions as TO their crossing the Bay of Bscay in
safety. An anecdote OF some interest has reached
US on the subject of this expedition Lady Coch-
| rane having heard al Geneva, that some delay had
occurred in fitting out The armament for her hus-
band, sent over ,4O0i. which she had collected 10
be applied 10 the furtherance of that object
1t seems the Pacha of Egypt, the scourge O.
Greece, Is by no means In want of friends in Eng
land. The Liverpool Mercury of the 9Th Oct.
says, shipments toT him this moment taking
place at Liverpool, OF shot, shells and other NUM-
tons 10 be applied, in all probability, to the de-
sructon of freedom in Greece. and we hear of no
mistakes, no deeniions, no trick. We shall be
Coclrane or some other friend TO the Greeks, has
made up for delays experienced on their side of the
question by fosestalling the Pacha and taking these
shipments into his especial keeping.
MIR. Price, the new Lessee of Drury Lane The.
are, is busly engaged in preparing Grand Panto-
mime, upon an extensive scale, for the Christmas
holidays. The rival Theatre, aided by Fawcett's
industry and Farley's TASTE as it relates 10 Pan,o-
mime and Stage effect, is likewise in forward
Stale with its .ffHOlrUL ITuuH
1t was repeatedly the last steam boat from Ham
burg, that an express had just arrived there with
intelligence OF The assassination of the Grand Seig-
nor, at Constantinope.
THE GREEKS.
1t seems to be uncertain whether Lord Cochraoe
had, or had not, returned 10 Marseiles, although
letter from an agent at Lloyds, says he arrived
there the 18th of October. We give below a
proclamation from his Lordship, but it is without
dale place. It's object is to obtain an accession
OF means for the purpose OF fastening the Liberty
OF Greece, and desiring those who have accom-
pshed the liberty OF the new world, to lend their
succor towards assisting the Greeks against the
oppression OF their enemies A Liverpool paper
Of Nov. I, says, "Lord Cochrane is now said to
have LEFT Greece, He has never been there, 1 and
no wonder What was his lordsbip to do without
vessels The imbecile conduct fihe Greek Com
mltees had taken sufficient precauioD, that, if he
liberated Greece at all, ii should be by his name
only; Tor from them he has derived no yyeapon
more powerful. One good thing may, however,
alter all, have resulted from the misconduct of
these luke-warm or imbecile friends of the Greeks
But tor the dependence placed upon their boosted
Preparations, the Greeks might have surrendered
themselves 10 the yoke in despair; as it is. they
have still The chance OF events, and there is no alb
surdity IN snpposing they may prove favorable to
them"