Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-08-11
From q: .Ye,o York .lrorninr Regald

| The rapid expectation of silver coin from England
TO the north, to supply the demands of Russia in
| rying on the war with Turkey has excited consid-
cradle attention Besides the regular transmission
| by the Hamburg steamboat vessel was despatched
about the goth of June for Petersburgh, freighted
entiry with silver The stock of this metal is said
to be diminishing fast III the country aud the Bank
and some apprehensons eraincd of scarcity
of specie, from the fact that the imporat ions from
South America and Mexico has recently diminished.
The London Times says i'll relation to this appre
henslon of scarcity:-"Ths cannot, however, extend
to our circulating medium, which is protected by too
ample segnorage to be in danger of leaving u.s.
and that there is an abundant supply of it in the
country Tor that purpose, may be inferred from the
TACT, that OF the new coinage of crown pieces, pre-
pared in the event of any increased demand on the
withdrawal of the provincial small notes. very small
portion was called for, and the remainder dispo-
sed of as bullion. Our stock of Spanish dollars, il
which shape more frequently than other silver
becomes an article of connicre may diminish mate
rally, but for that we do not depend wholly upon
south America; and III the state of fregiI,s and
turns OF every kind from the East Indies it is more
than probable that dollars will form some part OF cv-
cry honeward cargo, and couuteract the scarcity
that might otherwise take place. We do not there
tore sare even in that respect those apprehensions
! to which we have been auding"
In relation TO the contagious disease which late
European papers state To exist i'll the city of Bucha-
rest, IT appears from article in the Hamburg
Reporter that the disease has the usual symp-
toms o the plague. The following facts are
also gI.en:-"One OF the first medical men insist ed
IL the existing eplueny ~ tic
plague, and III proof OF his conviction he nlesia-
ingly Touched the sweings oi his patients with the
naked hand He was soon, however, attacked with
similar swelling himself, and died the 9th day
Still there were other medical no persisted in
denying the presence Of the plague, and Won Schle
GEL The PHYSICIAN to the Russian Staff resolved on
opening the body Of TIE deceased. The result of the
investigation was not known, but ii not supposed
to have been satisfactory, report having got into
circulation. that during the night the body was secret
y conveyed out of the city and buried in field
The unexpected arrival of the Emperor of Russia
al Berlin had given room for various spcculations
IL seems TO he snrmiScd that this visit is connect ed
"!th >ome Interior arrangements, Of which the OBJ
Ilectls not seen Such however, is always the i'm
port attributed to any, even the slightest movement
ct potentates Of the Cars calihre The Umnburu
papers state that the arrivalof the Emperor was unite
| unexpected at Berlin, where il was announced that
the Empress alone was coming. The King OF Prussia
went to meet his daughter Friedricelde. where.
the royal party were agrccabv surprised by meeting
the Emperor aud Empress. We fn' in this nothing
to wonder at, unless it be wonderful chat his npcria
majesty should change his mind.
From Correspondent o: the y Y Commercial Advertiser
LONDON, June 5th, 1929
Dea1' Sir-Having been ont Of town for few days.
ond otherwise busted, have neglected TO keep YOU
in!Urmcdas | mean TO do, aad will. in fuiure-of
the few matters which you may think worth two shil-
lings.
The Catholic question disposed of, there has been
nothing agiated since, In Parliament, of great impor-
tancc. Some discussions have taken place on the
East India Company Charter; and Vesey Fitzgerald
and other members have been speaking against time
upon the Silk Trade On Monday, u discussion took
place upon the relations of this country with Portpal
Mr.. Brougham, Sir James Macintosh and Mr.. Peel
spoke eXceenLly well this subject. But every eve
III England is turned now upon Russia: there seems
to be very great likelihood of with that arb
trary, arrogant, and restless power She has ANNOYED
British commerce III the contiguous the theatre
OF her operations very much; and John Bull full as
ever OF courage, and willing to throw his glove TO all
the world IT need be- talks loudly of enactng the first
act of drama, to be called the "Destruction of the
naval power of Russia" Bat, it is said that the Duke
OF wellington Is warmly opposed to rupture with
Russia and here scandal has found peg TO hang one
OF hGr progeny upon. year ago, the Duke very
much i'll debt within few weeks, he has found
means to free himself from all pecunary embarrass-
ment, audhas purchased the beautiful estate oir Peter
Pole the cX-banker Strathfedsay, fer two hundred
and SIXTY thousand pounds and has annexed two other
estates to 1.-THE whole costing near hale million
and enclosing space Of near Thirty miles in circumfe-
renee. In addition to This the site is marked for
superb mansion, which VIII cost or three hundred
thousand more, 'iOrbYe the pienishiur." Ausev
House, his Gracc's mansion at Hyde Park Conner.
has undergone complete repair at al extense ex-
ceeding Thirty Nousand pounds and orders have been
gwen IT is SAID, for new furniture! Presenting upnn
TINS sudden SHOW Of wealth. tie Duke is openly ne
ctIsed of taking brides from Russia Others more
charitable, suppose that it is the money of the rich
physician whose only child it is reported the Marduess
Druro the eldest Of the Duke, will shortly lead
tie the IIyncnial Altar.
There have been some Judicial, but no ministerial
changes of late nor does any thing evince change
OF men or measures in this nation. The coming cleo
ton Tor Clare, Mr. OConnells district, will perhaps
create little disturbance fanv one BE- found 70 on
pose mni---o' which tlerc is some doubt. He win
certainly be re-elcclcd
There has been much distress the past winter in
England, among the operatives but it is said that
trade Js reyving and better times are expected The
spring has been uncommonly cold, and bacEward-thel
Green Park but little merits its name assure YOU
and Hyde Park exhibits the dresry aspect of an old
fashioned March. There has been little rain for
time and as water seems to bs Indispensable to
English crops, few showers are wanted much lust
shall keep this letter open till Saturday morning
in hopes Of being able TO send you something of inn
portancc from Turkey. To-Day, lThIrsdayl Tie
impression is general that the Turks have the best
Of the game.