Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-03-02


between the neighboring powers. lhe
Diet also recognises the principle that
each Canton make such reforms in ITS
government as it may deem expedlent,
so long as they are not contrary to the
federal convention.
A Paris paper of Jan. 10Th says,-"it
is generally believed the Conclave Will
elevate to the Pontifical Throne either
Cardinal Pacca or Cardinal Gregorio.
1t is said that the Duke de Nemours,
second son Of the King of France, is to
marry Donna Maria, Of Brazil, the ttu-
lar Queen of Portugal
1t is understood that Prince Otho, Sec
ond son of the King Of Bavaria, who is
in his 9th year, will be chosen head of
the Belgian State.
A commercial house in London has
despatched several ships to India, for
Rice, anticipating an advance on the
Continent.
Lord Granville has taken the place of
Lord Stuart, (reralled,) as British Am
bassador to France.
POLAND. D.-Prcparations arc still ac-
tive in Poland, and the patriotic enthusi-
asm of the inhabitants is universal. One
Polish Regiment, on marching to the
frontiers, formed themselves into square,
knclt down and swore that they would
not fire gun, but would attack the Rus
slams with the bayonet, and be killed rath-
er than surrender. Patriotic gifts flow in
from all quarters. The Jews have con-
tributed literally. Gen. Chlopicki at the
assembling of the Die resigned his die
tatorship, but was Immediately reinvest-
ed with it.
The German papers state that the
Emperor of Russia, has fixed upon the
9th of January for his army to enter Po-
land, and that it consists Of 10000
men.
A proclamation and manifesto have
been issued by the Emperor Of Russia
against Poland, which breathe an arro-
giant and uncompromislng spirit, and
leave no doubt that the prospect of con-
cession is hopeless. The alternative pre-
SeIllcu 10 inc OItS iS uuCOiiuiliohui Suu-
mission or military execution.
The reports of the embarrassment of
the house Of Lalitte are in some measure
confirmed The fire had long been sus-
tanned by loans from the government
The minister is about to retire from the
firm. His share is variously estimated
from 500, ,O0Oi. down to one tenth of that
sum.
An account off countcr-revolution in
Belgium in favor of the Prince of Or
ange, was received at Dover on the 18th
Jan. by way of Calais. 1t was not con-
tirmed by the packet from Ostend, but
Ostend was fortiiying on every point.
The French Chamber of Peers have
passed that Slave Trade Abolition Bill,
by vote of 100 to 6.
Tranquility is completely restored in
Paris. The law of elections is under ad-
visement in the Committee.
Prince Pozzo di Borgo, the minister
of Russia, has presented his credentials
to the King OF the French.
The king of Holland has ordered 800
pieces Of cannon at the founderles at Liv-
erpool.
Mr.. A. Barring has Withdrawn himself
from his commercial house e,preparatory, las
some say to his elevation to the peerage.
No confirmation is brought of the re-
ported revolution at Rome. Some 'front.'
ier villages in Piedmont have hoisted the
tricolor flag
PARLIAMENTARY REFoRM-It is gen.
orally understood, that the Ministers have
decided as to the reform measure to be
brought before Parliament, Of which the
following are said to be the principle feat
ures:-'Twenty ofthe least populous bor-
oughs to be disiranch;sed, and the right
transferred to populous towns, now un-
represented. All corporations to be
thrown open, and votes granted to all in
habtants of certain grade, determined
by the rent which each individual pays,
or the property he possesses. The fran
chise to be extended to all copyholders.-
The elections to be completed in one
day. The parliaments to be triennial.
STILL LATER FROM EURoPE,-By the
packet ship Sully, which arrived at New
York on the 22d, Paris papers to the 18th,
and Havre to the 18th have been receiv-
ed.
A rumor was in circulation at Paris, Of
renewal of hostiities, between the Bel
gians and Dutch, and that the latter had
taken Ghent 1t had some effect on the
funds.
The Russian forces were preparing to
move towards Poland; but it is said were
obstructed by moderate weather, which
rendered it almost impracticable to trans
port their artillery and heavy materials,