Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-26

sanction 10 their nomination, the new s,s,es
would have declared themselves as independrut
Of his spiritual authority as they are of The
political domination Of Spain. The Catholic
church, therefore, would have los. and the
Catholic King would no: have gained, bv any
refractory disposition the part OF the Court
Of Rome. The Punishment OF the imposter
representing himse " as the agent OF Francia IS
important, as showing that Ferdinand. Gov
eminent is now aware Of the extent to which
they have been duped, in imagining ,ha, The
willy and ambitious chief Of Paraguay intended
10 re- subjec, the province which he governs 10
the dominion Of the mother-coInlry, as long as
he could maintain its independence.
FROM THE THEATRE OF WAR.-The Gazette
de France, Of Jan. %. ssys-"We are a sured
that dispatches were brought yesterday, by an
extraordinary express, which announced that
the Emperor Of Russia had sent orders to the
Grand Duke Constantine 10 put himself a, the
head Of the Polish army, and 10 march and &C.
cupy the Principali,ies. Letters from Warsaw
add, that the Army OF the Baltic has also re-
ceived orders to march to the South.
"Princess Mettelnich died a, Vienna on the
9Th inst. in consequence of mix fever. She
had only been married 10 months, ana waa not
quite % years Of age. Since her lying.in, The
Emperor OF Austria, and all the Imperial fam
ilv had sent several times 10 inquire how she
did,"
SPEECH OF THE KING OF FRANCE.
Paris. Jan. 27 To-day his Majesty opened
the Session Of the Chambers in the Louvre.
After the usual preliminary ceremonies had
been gone through and the Peers and Deputies
had taken their seats his Majesty delivered the
following speech:
"Gen,emen-I am happy in seeing you ev-
cry year assembled round nv throne, 10 pro.
mote, in concert with me, the great interests
Of my people.
"This satisfaction is the more Ii, s'y OIL the
present OCCASION, as I have pleasing communi>
cations to make 10 you, and important labours
to intrust to you.
envy relations with Foreign Powers continue
to be friendly. The assurances receive from
my allies offer me pledge thar, no,wihstahd-
ing the events which have desola,ed the Easi,
pc ace will NOT be disturbed in the res, of Eu-
rope To hasten the pacific alton of Greece, l
have, in concert with England and Russia, sent
10 the Morea division Of my troops. At the
sigh, Of some thousand Frenchmen, determined
to accomplish their noble task, that celebr rated
country, 100 long ravaged, has been restored 10
peace and security. There, as at Navarin. the
union Of the flags has proved to the world the
respect Of the three Crowns for the faith Of
treaties, and my soldiers take pleasure in re-
counting the sincere support which they have
found in the English navy.
"a formal declaration, notified 10 the Porte,
has placed the Alorea and the neighboring Is
lands under The protection Of the three Powers.
This solemn act will suffice to render pro-
tracted occupation unnecessary. continue 10
assist the Greeks, 70 rebuild tneir ruins, and
my ships bring back 10 ih.m those Christian
slaves whom the pious generosity oil France
has restored 10 their country and 10 liberty,
So many cares will not prove vain. have
reason TO believe hat the Pore, more enlight-
eued, will cease 10 oppose the Treaty OF the 9th
Of July, and it may bp hoped tina, this first ar
rangement will not be lost for The re-es' ablish-
men, Of peace in the East
"The situation Of Spain has allowed me TO
rec all the troops which l had left at the dspo-
sal Of his Catholic Majesty. My soldiers are
returned to their coua'ry, after having received
from the inhabitants Of all the countries ,hro'
which they have passed, testimonials Of esteem
and regret, due 10 their excellent discipline
Considerable sums have been advanced to the
Spanish Governmental convention has been
signed 20 regulate the repayment Of them
"The hope which still retain of Obtaining
from the Dey Of AIgeirs a jsst reparation, has
retarded he me asures which may be obliged
10 take in order to punish him; bu, shall ne
elect nothing to prolec, the French commerce
from insal, and piracy; and striking example,
have alieady taught The Algerines ina, ii is nei-
Their prudent nor easy 20 brave the vigilance
Of my naval forces.
Engagements contracted by an ancien'
French colony, had ceased to be executed. AT
ter having convinced myself lha, thi. inexecu
ton was the result Of inability, have consent
ed TO open with i, more effic acious negocia
ton for the interests of the colonies and Of com
merce.
"Mauy of my subjects have suffered by the
measures taken by the Emperor Of Brazil in hi.
war with the Republic of Buenos Ayes. Som
| Of their vessels have been captured. Fhe con-
ven,ion which have jus, ratified, while it con
firms, with respec, ~ the RICH: Of blockade
conservatory principle always maintained BY
France, ensures to them the restitution oftheil
properly, and an indemnity proportional tc
their loss. On this occasion, as on all others
owe praises to the French marine, which
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