The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-12-05

and the unparalleled results of their labor
and ingenuity are almost obliterated from
the earth. This is felt by the people them
selves, who experienced the first indication
OF such decay even during their union
with Belgium. They therefore dictate to
the King the line of policy which he pur-
sues-a policy of the vital Importance of
which he is deeply convinced William
Frederick Of Holland is now 81 years of
age. Looking at him when seated in church
or at the theatre, he, at the first glance,
strikes an Engllshman as having a consid-
cradle resemblance to our own William
but on closer observation he appears in ev-
cry respect person of more vgor.
In his figure he is stout, without corpulen-
cy his hair is what is called iron grey, or
an equal mixture of brown and white, and
IL Is brushed up erect on his forebead--the
natter enough Is please the phrenclogis,s.
put IL Is father narrow his nose is very
sllghtiy aquuine his mouth compressed
Ike that of a man who has lost his teeth
which gives 1t rather a forced expression
OF great determination and his eve, al
ways in motion, expresses alternately curl
oslty and animated imperiousness. This is
ness, IN which he constantly scrutinzes,
determines, and orders. AS long as he ad-
heres to the mercantile interests of the
country, he may do almost any thing that
he pleases; consequently he receives petit
tons on almost every subject of complaint
that Dutchman can he liable to in the
chapter of accidents. The solemn decis-
ions of law are as much liable to his revis-
ion, or that of his Ministers, as is the most
ordinary judgment Of Court Martial On
every Wednesday he sits in his palace for a
levee, and receives not merely the visits Of
ceremonial Formally, hut the humble obei-
sance OF individuals in every class of soce-
ty, and memorials of every grievance under
the sun. | have seen HIM in Church, most
attentive to his religious observances, sing
ing out as loudly and as inharmoniously as
any of the congregation, retiring home
wards with but two Aids-de Camp, and, as
he walked along the streets, receiving the
petitions of his poor subjects.
AT times, too, a stranger walking through
those very beautiful woods, which are the
pleasure ground and pride of the Hague,
meets with an elderly gentleman CARRYING
his hat under his arm, ant! who, looking at
him very fixedly, returns salutation with
great courtesy, and passes on, or, rerad-
venture, enters into lively and intelligent
conversation. On his departure the stran-
ger observes that his late companion is re-
specially saluted by all the Dutch people
whom he meets, who, at his approach, stand
still, and take off their hats. He has no
hesitation, then, in determining the charac-
ter OF this parsonage. 1t is the King, who
has no horse guard or household brigade to
attend on his movements and keep off the
protane vulgar. Indeed it is one of the
most agreeable features in the Hague, that
notwithstanding the character of the times,
and Its being the residence of the Dutch
Court and the state Offices, one is seldom
indeed scarcely ever, exposed to the annoy
ance OF these military formalites, not TO say
any thing of those musterlngs and rafting Of
old Kettles calleG drums, which are such nui-
sances IN the many garrison towns through
which traveller on the Continent must pass
There is not one of the present Kings of
Europe who have led so active a life as
William Frederick of Holand-in his early
youth, when he was banshed with his ia
Their, the StadthOlder-in his wars with rev.
dictionary France, wherein he performed,
in manner worthy his race, the duty of
Commander the private pursuits to
which he afterwards devoted himself-and,
| finally, in his de tacto performance of the
functions of Royalty, which in Holland still
| retains much more prerogative than is con-
| slstent with sound laws and constitutional
| principles of Government
| Appeals to the King in person, from legal
decisions even in civil cases, are quite in
consistent with well regulated system of
! jurisprudence, and must lead to infinite
abuses, both in curbing the independence
of the tribunals, and in throwing people at
the mercy of very interested Judge. On
the other hand, there is no responsibility
here in the administration of the executive
power.
The Ministers are positively cyphers the
Kiag may consult them, but it is well known
that he acts always on his own discretion ;
he has his Private Secretary, and large
office full of clerks, through whom he trans
acts the most important parts of the public
business. If any thing goes wrong it is his
fault alone for he has all the character
stcs of the case of Nassau, from the tact
turn downwards, to take his own counsels,
and act with unyielding determination upon
his own conclusions.
With all this he is not q man Of gi eat
talent; but he possesses n fair portion of
common sense, and has, what is most i'm
portant, a natural disposition to live moder-
ately. and labor assiduously. His policy,
at present, is very simple; and while he al
heres to it, although his enemies may call
him entete, he retains the veneration of his
people. All the members of the ROYAL
Family are now about to meet together in
town, and the Court to become more filled,
according as the period for holding the
States approaches. When that arrives,
there may be some variatons-but it is very
improbablc-in Dutch politics.
EGYPT AND TURKEY.
The following remarks on the late de-
feata Of tn Tnrkish nrmv hu thnt nc .hn