Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-12-29

subject OF the future government OF Belgium, may oe
> Chased nearly ia IN. following msnn,r:
IL For Republic No Journal has openly pronounced
TORT. The Catholic aud the -rof The Samhre sP.
pear insnuaei Fur Cousii,u onal Monarchy, all
the others with shades 4. difference. Ar to the
choice of the Monarch, the Politician aud The Courier
dss Pay- Bas willing defer the mater entirely to
Iths n .tionai Congress without excluding the Prince
OF LANCE. The Courier OF The Men.e, The Observer
OF Hsinsut the Antwerp Jouroa the Client Jcufna',
the True Patriot OF ussels and The Lnxemsonsg Jour
nal tor the Prnce OF O shgr. The Beisian, the
Catholic the Courier OF the Sspib-e ard ,he Emsnci
iou reject the Prince OF Orange, without deciding Tor
BsussxLs. Oct 2l-Thc Dutch attacked on
the I9h volunteers posted at Lierre An obstinate
combat ensucd, which was not ulomentdoubtioi. u
verhrown at every point the enemy retired with con-
siderable loss The people around cay there were seven
wagons Of dead. The number OF wounded incait ua
5le--anong them the Prince Of Sure Wefmoy,who was
wounded ia he leg by ball.
/ THB HAGUE, Oct. 20.-High and Mighty Lords
By the proclamation of beloved OF the 18th inst
published at Antwerp tue l6th Of which the motives
are little understood by as and Of which appre
ciac the consequences, appsars beyond doubt that all
acknowledgment. of constitutional authority is at an end
i'm the southern provinces. In this state OF things our
is be given the faithful provinces of the north;
and not only all means and disposition TO be used
for their interest; but all the measures OF constitutional
authority upon this principle: We trust you will treat
Gil matters in the way, and that benceorth your
High Mghtinesses will only consider yourselves az
sena,vcs the northern provinces until shall
be determined in accordance with our allies, as to the
fate Of the southern provinces
| (Signed) WILLIAM.
! Netherlands on the opening OF the States General:
! Noble and Mighty Lords--The zeal which dstn-
guishei your deliberations during the last exraordina-
session OF the States Generals the wisdom, the pr-
6ence and the patriotism, OF which you gave proof on
that occasion, have not been followed by the result
which hoped foe and had to expect particular
" after the good understanding which had manifested
itself beM the sovereign and the OF
J naon-hat an immediate and constitutional cxami-
nation Of the desires and complaints expressed by tho
people, would exercise all the moral influence capable
of re-esabshing every wherc tranquility and repose
My expectations have been deploraby deceived. IN
Ill that mc obedience TO the Sws and the support OF
their forms had always been the first object Of my
licude and disposed TO listen favorably to their
desires and complaints. But at last the impeiuons
pa sons OF blind and excited multitude, were conrol-
ed by reflection; they broke out into open rebelions
and the effort of the of the state, 10 second the
hopes of aforementioned citizens were insufficient to
put end the revolt Even before their arrival at
Brussels the military iorce- destined 10 protect the in
hubi ants, asaled, although they had received
Of ndulg and peace In mat cry,
they met with the mnrdsrous resistnnce. Since
the n The opposion armed ens the legitimate gov
rrne Mt has been constantly increasing in the southern
pro vince; and progress has been rapid and
farming that ord-r defend the faithful provinces OF
the Low Countries, and 10 protect their commerce,
taken the necessary measures as regards heth the
army and navy.
have put into motion (,poDiise) part Of The naion~
al guard; have proposed ieres en- mdsse and have
called armed volunteers ton among the tnhabi-
tants OF those countries. The enthusiasm, w"h which
this appeal was received, and the mtrks OF attach
me nj 20 my family which given thN occasions
have In soothed the griet With which my
heart afflicted; they have proved that handful of
rebels sufficient 10 de'ach Interesting and
favored a population from a government under which
it had attained to degree OF wealth and prosperity
before unknown to II, and under which enjoyed the
entire protection in it, public add private rehts.
and in its political, civil and religions liberties Hop
ne that the greater part II the population would, after
mature rel ecton, desire the return ot these eGvan
nges have determined to invest my beloved son, thu
p. ince of Orange with the temporary government OF
hat art oil the bern provinces which have remain
ed faithful and to conhde 20 him the care OF re,esta-
bhiug. il possible, by means OF persuasion, legal or
the rebel provinces. Thus, by division of the
administration have prepared, az much as depended
upon me- the development OF the opinion expressed by
the States General at their last extraordinary session;
and by these means have been able TO give my at
tenlon exclusively 10 The northern provinces and
10 employ their forces their for their
advantage and protection, and at the time hsvs
given all subjects, and 10 all Europe proof that
ot,ins had been ncsl ecied which might recall The in
surgents a sentiment OF their duty. Satisfied by the
profound conviction having the solemn oath which
iook to respect the fundamental laws, and of having
Iabored without ceaslDg TO augment the prosper
y Of the people Of the low countries, welt with cam~
mes. the result OF the measures and the Issue Of the
portant deliberations, in which the Soveregns. nay
allies. who have guaranteed the eIis,ence OF bis
kingdom engaged upon the events Of which
The southern provinces at present the theatre
In general, the army by its courage and its noders-
ton, has fulfilled all my expectations have, how
ever, (, regret that latrly, so large portion OF my
troops have allow ed themselves TO be so far seduced
by erroneous opinions aud faacicus promises, TO
ahjrre their oshs forget their duties, and abandon
their colurs. These circumstances, which contrast
entirely with the state OF real peace in which tba
kingdom Al this momehti s with Europe, have oblig-
ed me TO open the present session al the Hague. L
am happy to be able 10 inform you AT this time that
continue receive FROM foreign powers the assur-
ance Of the SINGER interest they take in the misfoT
times which afict country also of their
friendly deposition towards my government. IL il not
less agreeable 10 inform your High Mighiinees~
es hat the courage and perseverance, Of army,
have put an end to the which desca,ed the leland
Java and hat from The latest advices, the rest Of
beyond the in the enjoyment OF the
utmost tranquility. The continual rains have been
generally il nIi5us 10 batvests have taken oil
the precautions in my 10 provide for the wants
Of the poorer classes during the approaching winter
Here follow some remarks respecting financial ar
rangements &C Ener geiic ans OF precRuon will
requise pevF the acts and OF the evil
disposed Troubling tho public peace o. and extend
ing he revolt to The loyal provinces. invoke to this
end the cooperation OF your Lordshps meantime. the
urgency OF affairs haa compelled me 10 take neces'
sary precautions resnecing travellers and Strangers
| High and Mighty Lords-The rapid course OF the
events which have agitaed this Kingdom may exert AN
influence upon many OF our institutions The issue oil
these events cannot yet he oreseen and the Unexpect
ed intelligence which have received to-day from An
4 twerp Nhe Proclamation Of 10th, OF the Prince Of
- r. nee acknow lodging the independence Of Belgium Il
here aluJed to is proof OF the daily progress IL
the real separation OF the two portions Of the Kingdom.
), await with confidence what is yet to come, for my
IF conscience is at rely upon your concurrence
upon that Of the faithful Provinces Of the north, and up
on the aid OF my allies, who will maintain the polca
10 system OF Europe, aud at the head OF nation
:, whose religious sentiments The best guarantee o
o the Divine protection.
BnUssEis October % The Prince OF Orange hh,
sailed tor Lon'on Before HE departure, he ssued the