Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-10-11


of commotion. This measure has been warmly
demonstrated against BY some Of the members OF
the council,o the ground of tie nown animoslty
of the Belgian troops to thoseN1t1olland; andit
is not imp probable that the eser will be counter
handed.
ave are waiting here with great anxiety to
learn what are the demands Of the buighers OF
Brussels 1t is stated, that when the last express
left Brussels the old Barbancon flag was lying
on the hotel be Vile. This however does not ac-
, cord with some other accounts.
1.-The Prince of Orange and Prince Frederic
have left for Antwerp, where similar explosion
to that of Brussels is feared, but their presence
may preventit.
'sAmsterdam is perfectly tranquil. and hopes
are entertained that matters will be accommodated
| We insert entire the following Postscript to the
Globe, published on the evening OF September lst;
GLOBE OFFICE, I o'clock.
We have Just received by express the Journal
de la BeIgique of the 5Oth and 5lst August, from.
which we translate the following articles, There
is little appearance OF a demand for military IN.
reference at Brussels; at least it a calm aud
moderate spirit of consideration be evlnced. The
necessity of employing them would certainly be
fatal,a the Ducth force only could be depended
upon. and the il! will of the two races to each
other would be rendered still more inveterate.
After all the king may only intend an appearance
of preparation to moderate the extent ot demand
and quality the demonstrations which appear so
prompt and general:
Brussels, ing 2o---Itis reported that a
military force is marching upon Brussels. All
was perfectly tranquil when this news arrived to
excite agitation in every mind. Its feared that
the appearance OF troops will only tend 10 create
| , = aco hna
to resist their entrance and barrIcade the gates OF
the town. As soon as the commaudant of the CT
vic Guard was made acquainted with these IN
tentions, he fastened, accompanied by majors
of the guard. to the military general quarters,
where he had conference with the stall MAJOR,
the result Of which was very satisfactory; on
which the following procamations were issued BY
common consent:
PROCLAMATION.
Inhabitants of Brussels,-A rumor having
been spread that troops are marching upon Brus-
sells, the Ccmmandant of the City Guard hastens
to inform you that orders have been given by the
superior military authority to prevent them en-
terine the town, and to order them to halt.
The security of the town of Brussels remains,
exclusively confined to the brave civic guard,
who has hitherto so ably performed its duties.
A deputaton of the principal inhabitants Of
Brussels is about to repair to the Hague.
In waiting its return, the troops stationed In
the upper part OF the town will remain inactive
The officers commanding the civic guard have
pledged their honor to cause it to be respected.
The Commandment of the Civic Guard,
BARON VaNpELINDEX HooGvoKsI.
Brussels, .7ugust %.
The deputation departed the same morning.
i, PROCLAMATION.
We, Major General Count de Bylandt, Com,
mander in Chief of the troops in the pro.
, vince of Middle Brabant, in conjunction with
the other military authorities of this town,
make known to the inhabitants of this district that
we have agreed with the principal officers of the
armed Bourgeoise of Brussels, that the troops
who were marching to enter this town will not EN-
ter so long the inhabitants respect all the civil
authorities. and preserve good order-such good
order as the commanders of the armed citizens
engage to cause to be maintained for the happness
of alt.
The above Commander.inC hife,
&. Compile de BYLANDT.
LrEot. August 90.
"The town is in very asitated state. The
citizens of all elias ses wear in their button holes
or on their hats the red and yellow riband Yes
terday afternoon, 1t is said, one or two cOlOrs
WCIC tdhcu " he PSop'St WV 49,
dispersed. The people utter no cry, without it
is that OF salutins the flag Of Liege. They ap-
pear to spurn all idea of piI!age. Yesterday a
shop near the town hall, where red and yellow
rbands were sold, was surrounded by mob of
the lower class of the people who purchased one,
turn by turn. Don't push me so much said
one of them, otherwise it will be thought we
wish to piJIage. - PiIlage.' uttered man shah
billy dressed, with the greatest indignation, those
that dare to pilIage we will kill them"
Every one feels at this moment it is abso-
lutely necessary that each person should make
himself as useful as he en- to the public cause,
and thati will be only through firm and legal
measures that this couatry can be saved.
This morning company of troops of the line.
who were going to Venloswere escorted through
the towns bv detachment of the Garde Com
munale. When they arrived at the gate ofSt.
Leonard considerable number of the lower
classes who had assembled. cried out to them
remain nth u.s. The Communale Gar,le &C
companied them as far as the faubourg; but the
people following them, the soldiers preferred. on