Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-11-06
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1882.
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
By the packet ship S,las Richards. at New
York, Liverpool papers to the gath OF Sept. have
been received.
DEATH or Sir WALTER ScoTT.-We learn
from Capt Burslpy and passengers, that ieuer
Was sent IN board the ship the day she sai'ed'
FOR the lady of Judge Sewell OF Quebec. with an
endorse mept on the back Of it that Sir Walter
Scott died on the 22d.
Letters have been received at Paris from Alex.
-andiia, dated. the 18Th of July, which state that
telegrsphic despatch had been received at that
place, announcing the capture ot the turkish
camp at Hama by the Egyptians.
LEITH, Srpi, 10 This morning, at 10 O'Clock
the United Kingdom steamer sailed from New
haven Roads tor Hamburg. having on board his
Ex-Majesty Charles u, Duke de Bordeaux, and
suite.
LONDON. Saturday Evening. Sept 22.-Deah
of Ferdinand Of Spain.-In,elhsenc has been
received through France to-day Of the death OF
the King OF Spain, which there is no reason tor
doubling, Though soUe persons have declared
themselves incredulous on the subject HIS
health has been declining for some tine past, and
he has lately had a severe attack OF the govt
This news is expected to hasten the approach OF
the crisis in Spain.
Rejection Of The UAin'aion' Of the London Con-
ference.
LONDON, Saturday Evening. Sept. % Very
little excitement has been produced in The money
market BY the confirmation Of the rumOrs re-
spectns the note VI the King Of Holland. though
IN fact to the general apprehension, il makes the
alternative 81 xaK ell but lnsXt4Als, IAls IL
business, and the almost total extinction Of spe.
culatiye transactions in the funds. Had similar
cirt umstances occurred year or two ba, x, they
could not have failed to produce very ,oateridl
fluctuations. Consols left off at 81 Is. aud Ex-
cnequer Bills at Is to II premium.
From Ne Sun eUening of Sept. %.
The expectations which were entertained BY
the Conference of speedy and satisfactory ar
engagement Of the Belgian question. are a, al end
d. Thursday evening a sealed note, from the
King Of Holland TO the Conference, was given
to Lord Palmerston by the Dutch Ambassador,
Baron Won Zuylen-and last night, the members
Of the Conference having all assembled, the note
vas opened and read by them. Instead Of find
,nu. as they had expected. an acknow ledgrnent Of
the readiness Of the King Of Holund TO treat
With theKing Of Belgium, on the recommendations
of the Conference. aud an appointment of Baron
Won Zuylen, with full powers to treat with NJ
Van de Viewer, the Conference, to their asto
n,shment. and to the real indignation Of some,
as vel, as the avowed indignation Of all. found a
long note without the slightest aliusion to the
nrono,al of negotiations between NJ. Van de
Never and Baron Won Zuylen, or to the sugges
tious of the Conference.
The mite commences by an expression OF sur
mise ON the part Of the writer, NJ lie Verstolk
in the name of the King, his master. at the delay
which has attended the Belgian question since
IN. condition, on which the King was willing t
10 uferp MI IN, ftf
Reloans. and then proc eeds. in language which
i, intended to be courteous, but which IS not tG
b. misunderstood, 10 complain OF the support
p,yen by the Conference to revolutionary prlnci
1,.s. and Ia declare that, whatever may be the
conduct OF the great powers, the King Of Hol
land, relying on the Justice OF his cause, and OF
the support Of Divine Providence, will know how
To ma,atain his honor without the necessity al
conceding points which are oil vital Importance
to his country
The note is Of great length, but we have given
its chief character. 1t is evidently intended on
" for further delay; and, unless France and Eng
land should act decisive and manly part. thai
object will be gained. Let US hope, however,
that the two cabinets will see their interest," and
mite in resolution to compel the King Of HOl
land 20 conclude treaty with Belgium, on term,
which. without being dishonorabie TO him, shall
he fair and liberal towards his former subjects.
Tn. position of Leopold is now Of grea
difficulty; but, as regardshis country aud France
!, "a be,;er than il was few days ago. By tax
;no upon himself to accept the proposals Of thu
Conference. contrary to the declared wishes y
his Chambers. aud to dismiss ministry acting IL
accordance with Those bodies, he has shown M
desire for peace, aud has nov direct claim To-
sunport on the British and French cabinets. Th'
King Of Holland has rejected all overtures To-
peace, excep, on his own terSs and il Be's'u"o o.
abandoned by Us and F ance, after the conces
sions offered by her king at the risk OF his owl
popularity With his people, the twosovernment
will be guilty, not only Of great meanness, out o
great injustice; and the next thing TO be expect
cd will be dictation to England and France or
matters directly concerning their own honor snt
safety. By some petty state. acting as tho PupPe
eff ssss,a. AuStria Or Prussia.--SNn.