Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-11-13

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than itself. Here is laid the body Of Lady Scott
and also that Of his uncle. The situation is eclu-
ded, roma ntic and quite congcnal all the ideas
of the deceased.
scarce anything of interest. Preparations woro
making for the approaching elections, which arc cx-
pcctcd To take place in the early part of January.
From present appearances, there is no doubt bu,
that tho great majority of tho Commons House
will be returned in accordance with tho spirit of
the reform BILL which the good people suppose is
TO give them good and cheap government. Ire
land is still the sccno of blosdshed and violence IN
which there is little prospect of a termina alton.
Tho King visited London the I'D of October
and several of tho Ministers transacted business
with his Majcsty-Hc returned to Windsor on the
same evening. ...,
The Cholera, though its virucnce continues to
abaic yet fingers in various parts OF the Kingdom
The deaths from $50 to 900 per day.
A communication from Joseph Bomapartc was
read on the Sd, at the Lumber Troop reform din
ner, announcing the doath of hi. mother, Madame
Mare, as she styled in the days oftho Napolo-
on dynasty.
DoN PEDRo's ExPspIrioN.--Advices from Opor-
| to are to the goth OF September. The troops of
Don Miguel had made attempts upon Oporto, but
repulsed with loss which is estimated at
nearly 5000 in killed, wounded and prisoners, and
Don Pcdros to nearly 500. Among the prison ers
were a number of iriars, who decorated with
chains and marched through Oporto. A renewal
Of the attack expected, but in perfect conf
dcncc that it would again fail.
| Besides tho successful resistance to the attack
| of Don Miguel Oh Oporio, tho capture of &c gun
ship bound to Lisbon from Goa, with about ego, 900
on board in treasure, the 2lst September, by
the constitutional brig Twenty third of July, an
nounced, and also the dismanling of the fort Avu-
r., by detachment of Pedros troops.
Tho neet of admiral Sartorius had again been
seen within n few leagues of OPP ,rto, and was sup
posed to DO vending its way towards Yigo off
| which place Don Mguel's squadron said 10 be
OH the preceding day. A number of skirmishes
hrdf 1EAn
The greatest distress prevailed the army of Don
Miguel The comnissarial was badly supplied, and
the men destitute OF shoes and their clothing gs
Distortions took place daily.
The Marquis of Anglesea, Morgan, and the Eh-
e,ezer, Abbne,t with troops for Don Pedro sail
ed from Portsmouth tho LIST of October for Opor-
to, and another expedition of recruits was to fol-
low in few days The agents of Don Pedro gave
| the recruits and petty officers grand Cinner in
London, the 4th OF October.
Tho following is an extract from a letter, dated
Lisbon, Sept. ID
| With regard to Don Pedro's cause, it will BIO
successful If any decided success is obtained to
encourage the people Ia declare themselves for all
who think are his side, but they think ut the
same time that liberty is worth the risk of a
prison or halter in its attainment. 1t is noto-
rious fact that all tho families of Oportu known to
be constitutionaIiss in heart the first to do
sort tho city on his approach. They have no pub
lie spirit, no moral courage though, when obliged,
| 10y circumstances, to fight they behave well
enough.
FRANcE.-Adviccs from Paris are to the Cd Oc-
tobor, inclusive. 1t is stated in one paper tina,
the New Ministry had been formed, at the head of
i which Marshal Sonlt had been placed as President
| IL is, however, officially announced that the Duke
| Broglie had not Mt that time signfed his accept
ance of the offer which had been made to him to
join the ministry, but that it fully expected
that his answer would he favorable. On Nj. Hu-
mann, who was absent from Paris. Marshal Souit
| has positively reckoned. IL. Human is an able
hnancier. Should any thing, however, occur to
prevent or delay his becoming Minister of Finance
the portfolio will probably be held ad interim by
| fnancier.
| The PREss.-An association is forming at Paris
! to defend the press. Its objects aro--1. To en-
deavor to obtain the repeal of all taxes which are
pad by newspapers 2. To repeal laws which i'm
Pede the appearance of journals. 3. To dcfent
the newspapers attacked. d, TO pay their fines
when fined unjusty. And S. TO support the Nom
oers OF the press who may become poor, by pen
| slons and other allowances.
HOLLAND AND BELGIUM.-The affairs of these
people are again assuming pacific aspect
| Ihore was but little alarm in Belgium as to war
commerce reviving: and the markets very
BRISK Still, it is reported that troops to hcav
amount were gathering on the northern frontier oil
France, and that the government was making pre-
! paratIon for immediate in that quarter. The
number Of troops from Dnnkirk to Givet is esti
mated at 100000 iaen. In consequence of these
movements, it is added that the Prussian Govern
Tnent has demanded of the French that it's troop D.
shall be removed thirty leagues from the Belgian
frontier, promising to Withdraw its own to the
same distances; but if the measure be not adopted
and 1t French troops enter Belgium, Prussiar
army will also enter on its side.
| GERhANY.- Private letters from friends of FREQ
| dom IN Germany, give but little reason to expect
That any Resistance will be made TO tho Frankfort
protocols either by sovereigns subjects The
people are represented indignant, but not by am
means prepared for resistance; indeed, the tho't o
the latter docs not appear to have entered into the
! minds.
| Accounts from FrInkford on the Maine stat,
that the 2lst ult a vioant attack was made I'M
on the King of Bavaria he approached the gate,
of the city. mob COLLECTED ond pclted him with
stones, and he is stated 10 have received serious in
| jury.
SPArN-Ferdinand Of Spain is not dead--or yo,
not, on the 22d of September. He had been so
/ verely Ill; but although not out of danger hepcs
were entertained of his recovery, Madrid remained
| tranquil during his illness, but troops had been
marched TO It's vicinity, with view TO the possibil.
~ OF popular disturbances III the of his death,
and OF disputed succession between his daughter
and Don Carlos. The Spanish armies were retreat
ing from the Portuguese frontiers
GREHcE.-The decree of the National Assembly
oil Greece, confirming their choice of Prince Ohio
as Sovereign, have been received i'm the form Of
two addresses, one to the King of Bavaria and the
other To lis son, which exhibit nothinr beyond the
formal and complimentary. According to every
account fro Greece the establishment, Of his nct,,
majesty cannot be too greatly expedited
TURKEY AND EGYrP.-Isetters from Alexnndria
To the 9th July mention that lterior despatch
had been received there from the army i'm Svria.
announcing that Aloppo had fallen into tho power
OF lorIhim Pacha, and that Hussen Pacha with
his few remaining troops, had fallen back upon
! Aentab. f
| Such is abstract Of the contents of these pa-
! Pers. A Falmouth article of Oct. 6, thus sums up
/ the whole matter:
| The rumors ofwOr which very generally prevail
| cd last week have died nyay lea vipo No ,,so.,.,