Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-11-16

| Halen has retired.
The Psince OF Orange revie wed the local military
here v. s.erdsy. aud phrticu aely we'll received
The Kings employing The Minister Van Maanen, has
not been approved Of here.
From tho Journal Besque.
BRUssELs. Oc,. S.-Fhe provi.ionh Government
ha, just appointed committee 10 draw up Consi.
tuuon.
The Central Comwitss rave appointed two no,s.
and IL citizens OF Brus es TO Inspect all the places
rsvaged by the enemy, and to take sccoun, OF The
injury done to property. and the acts OF violence COM
united agans, individuals in order TO transmit 10 pos
,er,y the proofs OF the unhs adof ravsges committed
IN the city of Brussels by the Dutch Uoop', under the
command Of Prince Frederick, of he Ne h-riands.
PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.
"The Central COMMITTEES o. the Provisional Gov
ernmen', con.i!eriug that the Di,ch Government Is
forming commissions at the Hsgu', composed among
others OF Begians, lately members vi the StatesGen
era, TO treat OF the affairs OF Belgium; referring 10 its
decree OF the 4ih OF Oetoher, 1880, on the ndepen
deuce OF Bsgium-deeleres TO be null and infringing
on the independence and safety at the sac, all acts
or transactions which lSians or others not urn he'd
with powers fro the Provisional Government sh all
take on them to sign conclude.
"De Poter-Ch. Rogeir-S. Vandeweyer-Coun,
Felix de Merode By order Of j. Vardeweycr, Sec
Rotary.
| Btussels, Oct. 5, 1880.
| PROCLAMATION OF THE KING.
"We, William, &c TO all whom these presents
shall come greeting Faithful the oath taken to the
constitution, in pursuance Of the obligation which we
have TO fulfil with regard subjects have en-
pioyed in vain every method OF pacying the armed
volt which has taken place in the southern provinces
Finding ii impossible, in consequence OF events which
protect the loyal inhabitants of those provinces against
the overwhelming forces brought against them, we
iee that ii is necessary TO turn undivided attention
todhat part OF our kingdom whose loyalty TO house
and 10 the institutions OF well-organized social cond
ton has been displayed in positive manner. You
sec with what rapidity tho conduct, 10 which multi
te deserving pity has been driven, has produced terri
bic disasters our prudcnce-your fidelity 10 your du
ues-your attachment TO honor-and, above all, your
belief in the existence of God, who Furnishes inus-
ice have prevented you from being carried away the
tempest The maintenance of that liberty which the
united Low Countries have enjoyed during centuries,
would then, perhaps, forever be impossible, and
ruin had been certain Inhabitants Of the oyal coun-
try your strength is wanted present for the proec-
ton OF your country. The situation of the k:ngdom
requires that general arming should take place and
that your energy should be employed in preserving all
that you hold dear and sacred. The fundamental law
declares that in circumstances similar those in which
we now are II Is one OF the first duties OF the inhabitants
oil the Kingdom 10 take uparms. This order is in
dance with your wishes To arms then, at the press
ing demand your Sovereign! To arms for the cause
OF order and the laws To under the protection
OF Almighty God who has often saved the Low Coun-
tries and the House OF Orange from the greatest dam
gers.
| We shall order the Governors of towns and COM
munes TO take Immediately such measures as will give
the greatest facilities TO the speedy equipment of voun-
teers in the mode best adapted the objects to be eff
tccted in different localities. They will shortly receive
from us the necessary instructions.
Hague, Oct. 4"
William, Prince of Orange, TO the inhabitants of the
Southern. Provinces of the King
beng charged Professionally by the King, our gust
iater, with the government of the Southern Provinces
we arrive again in the midst of you, with the hope
being able to contribute to the establishment of order
and the happiness of the county.
Our hearts bleed at the evils which YOU suffered may
we seconded by the efforts of all good citizens prevent
| the caames which may still threaten you.
In quitting you conveyed 10 tina feet of the throne
the wishes expressed by many of you for separation
between the two parts OF the kingdom remaining, how
! ever, under the same sccptre. This wish has been
granted.
But before the mode and condition Of this great mea-
sure can be determined in the constitutional forms attend
ed with inevitable delays, already his Majesty grants
Professionally TO the Southern Provinces distinct admin
istration, composed entirely of Begians Of which am
the chief The affairs Of the Administration will be
ried with public bodies and with indi duals in the
language that they may choose.
| All places dependent this government will be
given TO the inhabitants OF the Provinces which compose
it, The greatest liberty will be left with respect to the
instruction of youth, and other deliberations will be made
in accordance with the wish of the nation and the
oil the tines Fellow countrymcn all that ask from
you IN order to realize these hopes is 10 unite your eff
forts 10 ours, and guarantee to you entire
oblivion OF all political errors which have preceded this
Proclamation.
The better to attain the end that propose, we in
woke all Information and will adopt all useful advice
We will surround ourselves with several no.able
inhabitants distinguished by their patriotism. Let all
all who are animated by the sentiment approach
us with confidence.
BeIgans, il is by such means that we hope TO save
with you, this fine country, that is dear TO you.
Given at Antwerp, the 9th October, 1880.
IIEGE, DC. 7h.-The negotiations for the occupation
OF the CITADEL have been concluded this morning The
following are the principal conditions:
"The Dutch troops TO leave with arms and baggage
and 60 by the government road to Maesrcht The &C.
neral engages, his honor, that shall be
committed"
"Ihe fort shall be given up to Lovics, Of the llth
division, who has engaged, his honor, keep and
command The fort in the and for the King of the
Netherlands, during the ten days that this convention is
binding"
"The Dutch TO leave all the artillery Sc except
three fie Id pieces"
ssThe BsIoians hall remain in c;t,JaI aDJ 70
ccige provisions paying for them"
"l hose who think themselves bound in honor TO go
10 Maestricht at liberty TO do So"
"No troops to reinforce the citadel during the
tom
OCTOBER 7th.--Thc LOO Dutch began their retreat
TO Maestrich yesterday afternoon General Van Boo
cap, and Colones Favancc and Postiaux, marched at
their head. They passed in silence between double
line Of Guards, whose good appearance made sin
guar contrast with the disorder and dependency of the
Dutch. Almost all the soldiers Of the lth division gave
unequiyocal marks of affection; many went to the citi-
Zens, and afectonately shook hands with them. The
soldiers of the 18Th division, the whole of which de-
parted, almost all Of them young recruits, who hardly
knew how 10 carry their looked at the long line of
our baitalions with surprise evidently mingled with
| terror.
Gen. Beraynout, accompanied by his staff. took leave
OF Gen. Boecap, the plain OF Rocour whittier our
guard followed the retrag garrison. Our citizen soldiers
re urned into the city at o'clock, and received
| with the loudest accimations.
The troops that left yesterday, passed tho night at
| Tongres, which they 10 leave this morning.
The militia of the district OF Vcrycrs arrived at Lege
yesterday evening The number of militia the bar
rack of St Lawrence is 201O the formation Of compae
MES proceeds actively in few days 1000 National and
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