Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-11-18

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the settlement ofths question.
lLondon Courier. Oci. LID.
he Beigie provinces now buseJ IN pre-
pairing Consultation for Themselves. The pfo-
posal from the Prince ofOrange, in a Prool
nation from Antwerp, has come too late The
beigisns pay no regard TO the promises oil a
House, who first tried TO rule them ne a pro-
vince conquered by the sword, and who. when
the attempt has been thrown back, with Disgrace
on the head that originated IL, would now make
oilers of rsconcilistions and concessions which
they canaot withhold. The Prince calls on tse
Belgians to accept q separate Consultation, with
himself AT their head they will form a cons,iiu-
ton for themselves, but the House Of Nassau
shalt have nothing TO do with its formation.
Tho PROVISIONAL Government are taking the ne
oessary measures for settling their own afr.m.
They will have an ind ependent government.
whether monarchical or republican, Is not yet
known most probably republican.
AsTwERr, Oct. 18th.
The FRINGE of Orange has issued a second
proclamation, publishing the names OF he pro-
sisional Government, all Of whom are Belgi ms,
and inviting all The deputies 10 Tho States Gen
eral belonging To these provinces 10 meet him
hero, II deliberate on the affairs OF The country.
These measures seem TO give general sa,isfac-
ton, and have even been we'll received In Bras.
sells.
Already the provisional Government of Brus
sells beginsto want unanimiiy, aud IL il said that
Gen. Van II allen has retired.
The Prince of Orange rsviswed the loo nj mill;
tary here yesterday, aud was particularly will
received. The King. employing tho Minister
Van Manfn, has not been approved OF here.
From the Journal Belgique.1
| BRussELs, Oct. 9.--The provi4ionai Govern.
men' has just appointed a committee to draw up
"a Constitution. ~
The Central COMMITTEE have sppointed two
notaries and IL citizens Of Brussels 10 insoer,
all The PLACES ravaged by the enemy, aud IN
take mn account Of the injury done 10 prop,r,v
aud the nets OF violence committed against In.
diV'dusls in order to transmit to postrrty the
proofs Of the nni;eard of ravsges committed /,
the city OF Brussels by the Duieh troops unde,
tho command OF Prince Frederick, OF the Mt,
| erlands.
PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.
Inc Central Committee Of the Provisional
Government. considering that The Dutch Gov.
ernment Is forming commissions NJ the uayoe.
composed among Others of BtIgians lately mem.
bers of The Sia,ss-Gensral, 10 treat Of the sf-
iairs oil Belgium referring u It's decree of the
4ti OF October, 1880, on the indeps ndence of
Belg,nm---declares 10 lie null AMI Infringing ON
the independence aud safety Of tho State all
acfs or Transactions which BeIgians or obsrs
| not furnished with powers from the Proy,sionnl
Government shall take on them TO sign or con
! clnde.
de Potter--Cb. Rogers. yandeweyer--
Co9ni FELIX de Merode. by order J. Van
derlnden, Secretary.
Brussels, Oct. o. 1890
PROCLAMATION OF THE KING.
We, William, &c.--ro all whom ,hes. prs
sem shnh Come, greeting. Faithful TO the oath
'hheh 10 'hc constitution, In pursuance of tho
obhg"'"n which we have to fulfil with re-.
gard to our subjects. we have employed IN
vain every method Of pacifying the armed re-
volt which has taken place In The Sov,be,o ,,o
vinccs. Finding II impossible, In consequence
OF events which have followed each other win
me greatest rapidly, TO protect The loyal inha-
pnants OF those provinces against the over
whelnlng forces brought against them, 20 feel
mar II IS necessary 10 turn our un divided aiten-
'ion TO that par, Of our kingd whose LOYALTY
TO our house and to the institutions OF a we'll or
gained social condition has been displayed in
so positive manner. You see with what ra.
p'diiJ tho conduct, 10 which multitude deserv
'Dg pity has been driven, has produced terrible
disasters Your prudenee--yo your fidelity 10
your duues-your attachment 10 honor and
above all, your belief IN the existence of n Col
who Furnishes igjusice--havc prevented Won
IRON beng carrieda away by the tempest The
maintenance that liberty which the united
10" countries baYe enjoyed duriog centuries
would then perhaps for ever be impossible and
your ruin had been certain. Inhabitants of IN.
lSyai country, your strength Is wanted at preI
SEM LOT me protection of your country. The
'huhiion OF Tue Kingdom requires that n general
Awning should take place. and that your enpr
gy should be employed IN preseryiag all thai
you hold dear aud sacred. The fundamental
IA" declares TINT In circumstances similar 10
those IN which we new are, II is one of the fra,
dut es Of the inhabitants OF the kingdom IN al
up arm. THIS order is in accordance with
your WISHES 10 arms, then, AT the pressing
demand VI Jnnr Sovereign To arms Tor tbc
cause OF order AMI the laws 10 arm, nm
der the protection Of Almighty God, who he,
so often saved the Lower Countries and
Tue House oil Orange from the greatest dan.
gers.
We shall order the Governor, of ,own. amt
commones 10 take immediately such maasur,,
ms VIII give tbs greatest facll,ie, to the speedy
equipment Of volunteers, IN the mode best nd
ap'ed 10 the objecisto be- effected in different
localities. They will shortly receive from M
the necessaty instructions.
Hague, Oct. T."
LIEGE, Oct. 7th'-Tbe negotiations for tho
occupation Of the CITADEL have been concluded
THIS morning. The follow ing are tue principal
conditions
The Dutch troops 10 lie I'VE with arms and
baggage, aud 60 by the government road 10
Maes,rich'. The General engages, on hi,
honor that no excuses shall be commit
ted"
The fort shalt be given up TO LoIivies, of
the lth division, who has engaged, on his hon
or, TO keep aud command the fort in the
name and for the King Of the Netherlands,
during the ten days that this conveuiionis bin
ding"
/" The Dutch arc to leave all the artil cry. &c
except three field pieces
The Belgians shall remain in the citadel,
and receive provisions on paying for them"
" Those who think themselves bound in honor
to go to Maestricht, are at liberty 10 do
So"
-" No troops to reinforce the citadel during
the convention.
Ottotsr Hh.-The l, 100 Dutch began their