Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-10-08
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-: ,ss TO the fact that all the acts OF the North
~ p,wers are Of a nature not only in contra.
sa,;ou 10 the pacific declarations OF their ambas.
uL ,"rs hut of a nature which can only be ac-
,ann,ed for on the supposition Ut their having
80 intention to prepare themselves, and take
Ss,nce by surprise. II therefore calls on Gov
r l'"nept to keep so we'll prepared for the worst.
=. m prevent the success Of sucha plan.
=, Courier Francois argues that il is the IL
..., interest Of the English Cabiaet to afford ef.
s.;snt assistance to Don Pedro, since, if DON
Wsuel succeeds in retaining his power, he will
";s revenge for the countenance given by Eng
,,nJ TO the expedition VI his brother-~lthdraw
'bs commercial advantages now enjoyed BY Eng.
land 10 Portugal, and prefer strengthening his
alliance With America.
- National contends that the present French
administration has in reality no confidence in
,ts nretenJeJ alliance with England, but that as
,s we'll aware that it must fall to pieces the mo-
ment the faacy is discovered. it carefully avoids
,,k;us any step which may disclose the real in
J8rrence ef England to the wishes at France;
,ssrs il otherwise, it aould not hesitate to urge
rorl,nd al once to terminate the Belgian ques.
,;oG by employing force to compel the King Of
UoIla6d to accede to the treaty of November, in
,be adoption Of which, in the existing state OF
,a,rs. the interest OF France is no less involved
than hat Of Belgium.
la Q,totidieane denies that the repusnance Of
III. I,eeitimalists for the alliance with England
!, founded upon the reasons mentioned by the
Courier Francais, or on any point OF sentiment
whatever, but maintains that II arises solely from
the conviction that the interests Of France are
Numerically opposed to those Of England.
la France NoureLle accounts for the Compare
,iyeis trlfing sensation which the Protocol OF the
Diet has produced among the real population Of
Germany. by stating that the mass OF the peo-
pie in the country, the agricuturlsts ETC., are
perfectly satisfied with their situation, and indlt
ierett to questions Of abstract policy, the con il
Grafton Of which is confined to few public wri-
tsrs and enthusiastic students in the great towns.
The Paris National Gun tinues to argue that
war is inevitable, and maintains that such has
aiwavs been the real opinion OF NJ. de Talley-
rand, whose policy il has been to tempoiise, IN
order to to gain time, and take advantage OF the
discussions which he might foment among the
members Of the old Holy Alliance. II adds that
although the King wishes peace on any terms,
the Ministers prove BY their orders for war-stores
&C., that their eyes are at length opened to the
impossibility of avoiding hos;ilities.
La Tribune contains an article signed by
NJ de Potter, maintaining that war nr restor-
alton are the only alternatives possible Tor Bel
GUM; and arguing that war 10 the present state
Of affairs Of Europe must be favourable to all peo-
pie, and consequently destructive to Kings.
lie Temps observes that the Emperor Of Rus
STA is showing his sense Of the importance OF the
English commerce to Russia. BY his very marked
attentions TO Lord Durham; but adds, tha, as
England is more accustomed to sell than bestow
Aar Er,a ha az mn nal nj
his good intentions, such a keepng himself at a
respectful distance from India; not extending
bis possessions too far on the Black Sea; EN-
ploying his timber IN some other manner than i'll
building vessels. and diminishing the duty paid
by Manchester and Birmingham, ii Ne wishes to
detach England from her alliance with France.
The Count de Las Cases, who has been long
time suffering from the stone. which, combined
with the general state of his health since his re-
turn from, ST. Helena, had so much reduced his
strength that apprehensions were entertained for
his life, has undergone the operation Of lithotrity,
under the hands of Dr. Civiale. with a success
tha, affords every hope for his complete restora-
ton
A musical amateur in France has challenged
al 'he Shis,lers Of Europe to produce as much
NOISE win one INSTRUMENT as ne can make with
his mouth. II is said tina, he is coming Id Eng.
land. where he has been been engaged BY the d.
rector Of the French rheatre--Le Creole.
At late sitting Of the Grammatical Society
OF Paris, question arose as to the right way OF
PronOuneins, a Ia Francaise. proper names de,
rived from foreign languages. Whether. for in
stance, though we write Lord Byron, Necker,
&c, It should be pronounced Lord Byron, Nee
ker, or Lord Ba-i.rone, Necker, sc. MIR.
Marie spoke upon the subject. Opinion was Ill
Slded, he said. not only respecting the pronun.
cation OF the two words cited. hut also respect
ing the greater part Of foreign names received
INTO the French language Some persons say
b'ron, Necker, &C., others Ba,i-rone, Neckre,
&c, but It Is to be remarked that the latter APP
pear to wish to prove by this affected pronuncia.
non that they are acquainted with Eug,ish aud
urrmans, which Is pueriIity, or rather pedantry
IL the hrst condition of a ~eli.conStructed Lam
saage be ITS clearness, the second Is. perhaps,
Tue facility with which every one is able to speak
Incorrectly; for languages we're created for the
mass. and not for Few individuals vino can dis
pose OF great deal OF time in studying useless
uimcuiies, like those idle persons Who pass their