Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-30


thom by the regular troops of the Pasha. Three
Frenchncn had been ossassinatcd in the streets.
It is stated from private sources of responsibility.
that Austria Russia, and Prussia, To hold Con
grcss on the 18th May, at Troppau, in Sesia.
Tho news from Antwerp bodies mischief Tho inha +
btants erecting batteries opposite the CITADEL and
some Dutch ships have been fired at, but against or
doris.
TuE LoNx.-Thc French loan of 120,O00,O00 francs
has ucen taken by the house of Rothschd in conjunc
ton with several other capitalists, at 81 payable IN 10
monthly payments, with per cent. discount
In London on the 2lst, the scrip sold as high as Al
premium; but reccded on the 22d to 2as{
PROPAGATION OF THE FRENCH CHAMBERS.
The King Wednesday,, Goth April, set out from
lie was dressed i'll splendid military uniform and
surrounded by large corege of Marsiais.
Salutes of artillery announced the arrival of the King
and the Royal Family
The grand deputa,ion went to meet them. The
sight of the Chamber extremely striking, and the
most lively acclsmations welcomed his arrival. few
moments after the sitting opened, his Majesty de-
livcred the following Speech
''PEERs DEruriEs,-Eight months have passed
since in this hail. and in your presence, accepted the
throne to which was called by the national wish Of
which you the organs and sworc faithfully to
observe the Constitutional Charter with the modihca
tons expressed in the declaration of 7th August 1884,
govern only by the laws and according to the laws,
good and justice to be done to every one
according his right and to act in all things solely
with to the interest, the happiness, and the go
ry OF the French people, told you then, that pro-
foundry sensible of the whole extent of the duties
which this great imposed me, l was conscious
that should fulfil them, and that it was with entire
conviction that 1 accepted the compact of alliance
which proposed to me-
81 take pleasure in repeating to you those solemn
words which pronounced the 9th of August, be
cause they are at once the nvarabe rule OF my con-
duct and expression of the principles according to
which desire to be Judged by Franco and by poster
ity c,
The dreadful conflict in which the nation had just de-
Tended it's laws its rights and its liberties against
unjust aggression, had broken the bonds of power,
necessary to the maintenance of order by
the re-establshnlent of authority and of the public
force. France covered i'll instant with Nation
al Guards spontaneously formed by the patriotic zeal
of all the citizens and organized by the authority of
the government. That of Paris appeared firm and
moro than ever, and this admirable insttu-
ton offered at the time the of sitting
anarchy in the interior, and of repelng all foreign
gressions which national independence might
have been exposed. At the time with the Nation
al Guard, brave army recomposed. and France
may now look upon it with pride Never was the levy
of young soldiers effected with much prompt
and facility and such is the patriotic ardor with
which they animated that they scarcely ranged
under those banners-those glorious coors which
trace many recoectons dear to the country-when
they longer be distinguished from veterans,
and at time were the French troops finer, better
disciplined, and, say it with confidence, animated by
4 better spirit than they
''The labours of great organization have not slack
cned the accomplishment of the promises of the char
ter Already the greater part have been realized by
the laws which you have voted, and to which have
given my sanction have followed with solicitudc the
of your important abors, the whole of which
attests enlightened views Il zeal and courage which
cupied. France will not forget your devotion to the
country in the moment of danger, and shall always
preserve the remembrance of the assistance which
have found you when the wants OF tho state made it
my duty to claim it.
1.-THE next session, feel confident will only continue
your work by completing it, and preserving in it
the character OF that great event of july which may
for the future by legal means, all the amelora-
tions which the country has right to expect, and
which may separate oyer the destincs of France
from adynasty excluded by the national will.
latter the shock which the social body had under
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sis, and we have passed through some very painful
during your session; but thanks to the constant
efforts which you have made to second mine; thanks
the energetic devotedness of the population, to its
patriotism and the interchangeable zeal of the Nation
al Guard and of the troops of the ne all have pass
ed through them happily; and if have had to regret
affecting disorders at least the assent of the
try applauded the intentions of the government The
internal peace of the kingdom has been gradually
irned, and the strength of the government has pro-
gressvely increased in proportion the reign ofthe
laws resumed it's empire, and the public safety
consolidated. My government will continue pursue
with firm step this course, in which you have
thily supported it.
iMy Ministers have constantly acquainted you with
the of diplomatic relations and you have boon
informed of the circumstances which have determined
me to make extraordinary ornaments Like me, you
have recognized the necessity of them, and you will
alsoparticipate my sincere DESIRE to them
Oily cease. The assurances which receive from all
quarters of the pacific disposition of foreign Powers
give the hope that their armies and may
be reduced the proportions of the state of peace but
till the negotiations which foot have acquired the
the attitude of France must be strong and must
Persevere in the measures which have taken to
make her respected for peace is safe only with honour
"Our support and the of the great pow.
of Europe, have secured the Independence of Bel
GUM, and its separation from Holland If have refu
sed to yield to the wishes of the Belgic people who
offered me the for my second son, is because
believed that the refusal dictated by the interests
of France well by those OF Belgium itself But
the people have peculiar rights to interests, and ii
is of Importance to that should be happy free
The Dukes of Orleans and Eelnours stood at each
side of the throne. His majesty remained nearly an
hour in the Chamber The President then read the
propagation, which until the 18th of June next.
The King, both in his way to the Chamber and on
his return, was loudly cheered by the people.
FURTHER SUCCESSES OF THE POLES.
subsequently totho victory Gen. Gesmar, of the
JIst of March, there to have been succession Of
sklrmshng engagements resulting in favor Of the Po-
fish arms until the 9th of April when there was gen
cral engagement the heart cheering result of which
communicated in the annexed despatch, from the lion
hearted Polish Commander -
"HEAD-oUARTERs AT SrEDLEc, J
April 10, 1881, o'clock, Z. NJ (
Gro THE NATIONAL COVER NNi.NT