Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-02-26
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Late yesterday evening passage was effected
across the river, and we received the Northern
mails due. We have not had time hardly to
glance over the file of Newspapers before US much
less to make proper selections from the news they
contain. Wegive summary of the news brought
with the meagre fare this morning, and bear with
US until our next, when we shall cndeavor to give
4 correct statement of the condition Of Europe.
STILL LATER FROM EUROPE.
NEw-YoRK, Feb. 25.-The packet ship Sully,
Capt. Pell, arrived yesterday from Havre,
whence she sailed goth Jan. BY this arrival the
Editors Of the Mercantile Advertiser have rece-
we'd regular files Of Paris and Havre papers from
18th to 18th inclusive. BY the papers before us
we find nothing new ola very definite character.
but many aud vague rumors were afloat in Paris.
The all-engrossing question was 50 Shall we have
or shall we not have WARP" 1t appears certain,
that great and active preparations are making by
France, Russia, Poland, Belgium, &c. to be pre-
pared in case of emergency. 1t is reported that
SONS skirmishes have taken place between the
Russian and Polish van-guards, in which the lat
ter was successful. The Poles are actuated by
a spirit of bravery and enthusiasm, which de-
serves successfully are brave people. and
should not be under the yoke of the Autocrat-
In the Belgic Congress some stormy debates have
taken place. but the articles of their constitution,
and the question as to who shall be their king re
main undecided. 1t is reported that there had
been a new rupture between them and the King
of Holland, and that some skirmishing had taken
place
In the French Chamber of Deputies long de-
bates still continued-anI IN the department of
War there is great activity going on. Munitions
are preparing on large scale. and the troops of
the line are said to have been ordered TO take up
their positions on various parts of the frontiers.
4 change in the Ministry is talked of. The
Duke Decazcs is mentioned as likely 10 super
sede NJ. de Montalivet, aud NJ. Caaimir Periers
NJ. LATTE.
II is also rumored that an alliance is talked of
between France aud Belgium. England seems,
with all her internal disquet, to profit by what
is going on OH the CONFERENCE.-THE is providing
arms and clothing for several Powers, which
must give occupation to her operatives. and may
be the means. before long. Of carrying tranquility
and content into her land. Europe is certainly
in precariouS state-but the feglimG!cS will 90
all in their power to avert an eruptlon-tor II
struggle should commence, it will be terrible to
them-the great contest will be for the divine
right Of Kings on the one hand. and the liberty
of man on the other. Till the spring, however.
no great blow can be struck-but we still incline
to the opinion that no great blow will be struck
Russia. to BE- sure, will contend for amsterdam
over her rebellious Poles, and they will fight for
I liberty. This contest, per Sc, will not disturb
! the general peace Of Europe. We look upon
the great warlike preparations going on, more for
the purpose of being prepared in case OF need,
than for any certain use.
! In consequence Of thcuncu.hcnticty of the az
counts in our papers, and the contradictory te-
nor Of the rumors, we have translated less than
our usual quantity Of news, which follows,
| The following which we translate from the
Journal du Havre of the 18th. is the latest intel
/ ligence which VIC find from the capital of Po-
! land.
| There is now manufacturing. in England $780,
600 muskets for France, Co., 900 for Russia.
and 500,O00i or Prussia. these valued at mod
crate rate will reach IN amount nearly million
anu half Sterling. about 81. 100000 fry
Warsau, str Jan-- Since the Emperor of Rus
sa's proclamation was known here, an enihusl-
asm has prevailed among all classes, which could
not have been greater in the first wars OF Polish
! Independence. and justiiies hope which en-
courages the Poles that they will succeed in their
enterprise, if,he forces which Russia will oppose
| to them be not overwhelming in numbers and re-
sources. The Dictator Is implicitly obeycd, and
| as he enjoys the entire confidence Of the nation.
his constant exertions are given to provide new
reinforcements for the army, which already "a
mounts TO 81, 900 men. supported BY national
militia of so, 600 more: II has set out Tor the
frontiers Of the kingdom. II is expected that Il
terrible contest Will ensue-fur the Poles ap-
pear to count upon no indulgence, and the Ian
guage of the Emperor Is too explicit Tor any one
to doubt that he will carry his threats INTO execu
ton. The War will therefore be bloody one
and accompanied with the greatest enormities,
! for the hatred betu cen the two nations Is exces-
sive. and the want of provisions is felt IN the
kingdom. The inhabitants. of the country are
not less aroused than those in the cties--they
are flockins in crowdsto join the army, armed
with spades and pitchiorks, and compose sepa-
rate battalions. which if well led, may prove
dangerous to the enemy. Their patriotism is
inflamed by their clergy; the peasants embark in
the cause with, it possible, greater enthusiasm
more selfdenial even than that which urged on
| ,ho onar,,iyeS nf Paris II is not ony that the v