Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-09-06
EIGHT DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.


ship Columbia, Capt. Delano, arrived early this
morning. bringing papers from the British capital
to the 1st of Angus. We give below all the ex-
tracts for wnich we can possibly make room this
evening.
The French Chambers have assembled, and
their sittings were opened by the King. The
speech from the throne is given below 1t Is full
of decision and energy. The attack upon the
Peerase is not recommended. The Carlists and
Republicans are severely threatened. Thetallen
DYNASTY is referred to with affected indifference
but with real apprehension. The King promises
the new bills necessary to complete the constltu-
tiona monarchy. and hints at general disarm-
Ing. He states that treaty OF indemnity has
been formed with the United States; that Austria
has evacuated the Papal States OH his demand:
that Belgium will not belong to the Germanic
Confederation, and that the line Of forlresses
looking upon France from the Begc frontier will
be demolished. If Leopold consents to this mea-
sure, he will at once give mortal offence TO the
Holy Alliance, by whom the fortrcsses in ques-
ton were erected. as a barrier against France.
The King boasts of the trl-color flag floating be-
fore the walls of Lisbon, and states that he has
been attempting mediation in favor of the Poles.
The celebration of the Three Days had common
ced under circumstances to Danish all apprehen.
sion Of troubles during the anniversary.
President Of the Chamber Of Deputies had
not been chosen on the 28th. NJ. Latitte is a
apI, loft huf t,, try lofa In
prevent his election. Much excitement prevails
SOut and Casimir Perier have declared that they
would resign, If LATTE should be chosen. Ad,
vantage has been taken by the government of the
in Office, sacrificed his fortune to the public good.
Since the summary Of Polish news, which will
be found below, was in tyro,-that is, just as we
were about putting this paper to press, we re-
ceived variety Of additional details They are
of gloomy character, as it respects this brave,
gallant, and devoted people. 1t is certain that
Gen. Gielsud has been assassinated by Polish
officer. just as he was about to lay down his arms
to the Prussian officers. 1t is equally certain
that the main army of the Russians has crossed
the Vistula, and their forces are drawing round
the capital, with determination Of striking
signal, and, possible, final blow.
Thus far matters 60 Oh very pleasantly in Bel
GUM, as will be seen by reference to the proper
hea1 All the accounts from Brussels give the
most satisfactory account OF the public feeling to-
wards the new Monarch, and state that all the
ceremonies had passed off in very gratifying
manner. King Leopold had formed his Minis
try: NJ. MuIenare, Minister for Foreign Affairs;
Rackem, Minister of Justice; DufaiIly, Minister
of War; Savage, Minister of the Interior; Co
CHEN, Minister of Finance.
His Excellency Sylvan Van de Weyer, the
first Ambassadors from Leopold, King of the Bel
sans, arrived at Dover on the eth.
The King Of Holland, however, in the most UNI
qualified terms, declares that he will regard the
accession of Prince to the throne of Brussels,
upon any other terms than the retention by Hol-
land Of the Duchy Of Luxembourg, sharing IN the
debt, &C. as an act ofhostility aud declaration of
war against himself.
1t is stated from Prussia, that Berlin was
threatened by the cholera, and that 1900 persons
had fed from that capital In st. Petersbursh,
1850 persons in all had been seized 18th the cho-
lera; 5Sl had died, and Cos remained sick At
Alga 444l cases had occurred before the 10th
s,517 were cured, and out of 1865 cases, 9l5
deaths.
The President of the Bank Of Poland, who is
in London, has published an appeal to the natives
of Europe, on behalf Of his heroic countrymen.
GREAT BRITAIN
The Reform Bill is yet under discussion in
committee, and very slow progress is made there
in. The opposition contends manfulIy, and loses
not an inch of ground by inattention or neglect.
The majorities Of Ministers on several questions
have been greatly reduced. Meantime. the press
arraigns the members b. name, and exercises
powerful influence in favor Of the bill. In the !
case Of every borough which has thus far been dis
cussed, the disfranchisement has been carried by
ministers.