Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-24

Halifax papers received by the Corueha' tut
nish English dates to the 18th of December
From them we extract the following
FALMOUTH, Eng. Dec. II.
The apprehensions which were last week en-
tertained of a continental war, have nearly SUD-
sided 1t would appear that this alteration IN
public opinion throughout Europe. has been Prin-
cipally effected BY change of ministry IN tmS
country, and by their declaration OF non''nter,
vention and Of their desire to preserve universal
peace. which they made on their appointment
+ cannon he concealed that considerable distrust
of the Duke of Wellington's nOn-interventon
policy was generally entertained throughout Eu-
rome He was thought to manifest too strong
recollection for legtimacy-for the rights OF the
few, in preference to the rights OF the many
Our foreign details are more than usually inter-
esting.
The incendiary outrages which have been COM
mitted over 50 great portion OF the country
have for the most part ceased, on inc suic' GU
forcement of the law, the penalties of which now
await the perpetrators. The evidence on the tri-
al of the prisoners, we doubt not, will show that
the laborers were not alone the guilty PARTIES
In many cases there is good reason to believe
that the farmers themselves have lnstgated the
aborers to their lawless deeds, and IN others tnat
they have quietly looked on. for the purpose OF a
rousing their landlords into sense OF their us.
tressed state in consequence OF high rents anu
tithes. with low prices for their produce.
If this be correct, and we believe it is, then
have thev succeeded, we should think, beyond
their most sanc..ne expectations, for not only
have the landlords consented to reduce their
rents, and the clergy their tthes, but such SEN
sation has been produced in the minds of the gov
eminent and the legislature, that enquiry, re-
trenchment, land consequent reduction OF taxa
tion\ and reform of Parliament will certainly tol-
low. The institutions of the country will be re-
generated and long reign of peace and hap
piness. will, in all probability, be the conse-
quence.
The cause Of Reform in Parliament is gather
ing an irresistible force, and 1T must soon De
granted. or as Earl Grey says, It WILL be taken.
The public intesests demand it, suddenly 1t IS
dangerous. A few years since, and the man who
ayowed himself Reformer, stood self branded
! ,-'----'.: ~. os,imation of men who now,
through thelr fears-sae ao.asfatru6erftti>
demanded only by an ulta-,cforrnist. Such is
one instance of the complete revolution that
sometimes takes place in the minds ola MAORI
ty of nation. Large meetings have heen held
at Edinburgh and sheffield, at which petitions
for parliamentary reform were carried with &C
Carnations.
We learn from Copenhagen that an expedi-
ton which sailed from that port in May last,
succeeded in reaching the eastern coast of Green
land, where some Norwegian colOnsts settled
eight years ago, and to which all access had
since been prevented by the ice. The expedi-
ton found there the descendants of the primitive
coonists. who still profess Christianity which
was carried thither by their forefathers; their
language is that of the Norwegians Of the tenth
century.
The majority of nearly all classes of the cit-
zens of Brussels, Antwerp. Client, and even
said, in favor Of the accession Of the Prince of
Orange, or one of his sons, as the means of re-
storing peace and confidence
The man who attempted assassination in the
House of Lords, has been handed over to the civil
power, and was to be examined at Bow-street.-
He says he had an accOant to settle with the
Duke of Wellington.
The Regency Bill was brought down from
the House of Lords on the 9th, and was read |
first TIM
There is rumor abroad that strong colis-
sion of sentiment has taken place between his
majesty's government and the East India Com
pany.
It's said that the Austrian and Spanish gov
have recalled their Ambassadors re-
siding at the Court of the King ofthe Netherlands,
-ee6t5I06keS
From Mea7co.-'The schooner Oscar has arriv-
ID at New Orleans from Vera Cruz, bringing
lies of newspapers from the city of Mexico, to
he 10th December. The country seems to pre-
ent more fattering prospect. General Bar
agen from his head quarters in the state of Jalis
o, has addressed to the Congress of the Union,
very animated exposition. in which after de-
aiing the great evils OF. civil war, and express
ng his desire to accomplish general paciication,
e submits project of an Assembly composed
several individuals from the states, among whom
re numbered Generals Bustamente and Gur;rero.
'hese are to assemble at Agues CaIientes, Leon
r Silao. The Congress of the Union acting as r
ne Government. and the authorities of the States,
as disproved Of such project as contrary to n
he Constitution. although every one acknowledge t
the benefits that would arise from the adoption o
measures for the complete pacifcation of the I
epublic. and the Government itselfhas antici- t
ated favorable result, from the measures which v
ave already been taken TO put an end to the dis
,rbances in the South. ],
General Bravo, at the head of three thousand S
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