Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-11-20
From the latest English papers.
The dog days.
London Atlas.

of government would have fallen much lighter on
the Kingdom of the Netherlands than on Holland
and Belgium separately. But after what has pass
ed, The two countries cannot be united except by
orcblc means 1t will be easy matter to prevent
Belgium from being one day annexed to France.
small Republic has it's Inconvenience, but a
small Monarchy is downright nuisancs; and it
VIII DC no easy matter to convince tho Bell ians
That they can derive from independence any com.
pensation for the heavy burdens which their Mon.
arciy entails on them. However, let us have the
best settlement that be obtained in tho mean
time, aud if Belgium must be bone of contention,
some day or other it is well to put off that day
as long as NC possibly can"
The same paper states that every mail from the
Midland Districts of England brought accounts of
fcstry Meetings of most hostile character to-
wards the Church, and that the great 1.-THE strug-
gle was approaching in England, as determined in
It's character as that of Ireland. There is, too,
great cutlery and decided movement against the
Church of Scotland, in the northern kingdom.
The London Courier says
WIN respect to that part which Russia, Aus
trla and Prusiu might take in the event of block.
ade OF The coast of Holland being established by
the combined squadrons of England and France, ii
is evident that the course to be pursued by those
countries must he altogether 80 entirely dependent
OIL all tho circumstances then existing, that pre-
sent speculation OH the matter is almost useless
we may say, however, that II is conjectured that
Prussia and Austria would offer no obstacles to the
establishment of blockade of the coast of 'Hol.
land, should all other means fail; but that the non
est IN liu
probable grounds"
PORTSMOUTH, Sept. 27-From an early hour this
morning, the whole of Portsmouth, together with
the town and hamlets adjacent, presented a scene
OF The greatest hustle and animation Public curl.
osl'y was excited in very high degree by two an
ticipated events of peculiar public interest; The
arrival OF the French squadron from Cherbourg was
momentarIy expected; and this the day fixed
upon for the launch of the largest vessel that has
ever y carried the thunder of Britain to defend and
n Il fl,
About quarter before one o'clock n salute of
hftcen guns discharged from the Victory, the port
Admirale ship, and the tri colour flag hoisted at
the same time, announced that French vessel wa,
bearing up towards Spithead. Scarcely had the sn
lutte been given wnen the ship moving smooth
ly and softly down the inclined plane received as
she passed from her sponsor Lady Graham the IN
propriate name of Neptune, amidst loud and reite
rated cheers. Nothing could be finer than the man.
ner IN which this superb vessel entered upon the
bosom of tho ocean. There was not the slightest
deviation from the most perfect equpoise, nor in
her movement was there even the semblance of eff
fort.
The Neptune carries 100 guns of large calibrc.
and her number OF tons is not less than AHA ex-
ceeding upwards of 800 the largest line of battle
ship in the British navy
lave Just learned that the French vessel which
has arrived at Spithcad is an 80 gun corvette. She
brings dispatches stating that The immediate OBJ
Ject OF her visit is to wait here until Sir Pultcny
Malcolm shall have completed his arrangernents
that effect TO Cherbourg, and then sail for this
port with the rest of tho squadron. She
describes the ships the other side of tie water as
in perfect readiness to set out, and waiting only
inc time and convenience of the British Admiral
the French naval force to be EMPLOYED i'm the
Angio-Gallic expedition, if any expedition there is
likely to be, will consist of line of battle shin
OF iuO guns, two frigates of 60 guns, two of al
and some smaller vessels. In the meantime, il is
stated that Sir Pultcncy Malcolm waits to be Joined
by some Eight weights from the Cork station, as
his Objects to blockade the mouth of the Scheldt
and not lombard its fortresscs-Morning Herald.
From THE French Plpers0
The sloop Aridne has left Chcrbourp for Spit-
head, where che British squadron is to assemble
All the other vessels lying at anchor at Cher
bourg, ready TO sail at the first signal. 1t is said
the declaration, of which the two admirals are
TO he the bearers, is hourly expected from Landau
to be considered by the French Government The
departure OF the fleets is only retarded by the pre-
urinary measures necessary to render tho proceed
in9S OF inc TWO Governments perfectly simultane-
Gus. The King of Holland has been already in !
formed of tho necessity under which Ia has nf,od
France and England TO have recourse to coerc,ve
measures to ensure the execution of the treaty of
the 81 articles lie is made aware of the conse- |
quences OF continued perseverance, in a linz Of
conduct incompatible with the dignity of the 90
vcrnments which have taken part in this long nc9o-
cation, and in very few days, he will be able to
Judge OF the general disposition Of Europe with re-
regard TO Belgium.
The King of Holland will have to the LIST of Or !
tobcr TO decide. If at that epoch he shall not
nave evacuated Antwerp, the French army will
pass the frontier, and tho Belgian army will adj
vance; delay Of ten days will be granted 20 vii !
nam To make his arrangements. If by the 10Th
OF October he has not answered, in satisfactory
manner, the Belgian army supported by the French
army, will, invest Antwerp only without approacb
ing maestricht or the Meusc, and another DELAY nr
ten days will lie then granted before commencing
tho work of Investment. = Then, on the ooh /
OF October, IN case of the refusal of the King Of
Holland, the army will prepare TO attack the cita
DEL and, according to the assurances given to the
council by general officer who is to direct t,s
operations OF the siege, the place will he taken on
tho 9TH OF November, and the French army will 70
turn TO it's environments OH The 18th.
We earnestly hope, that the energetic domopstra
lions made by France and England will suffice 10
accomplish the object they contcmplnte but st all
events, the question must be brought to solution.
There can be no further delay. The determine.
lion provoked by the peremptory refusal of Hol.
land has been known for the last two DAYS al Brps
sells. The Belgian Government has now onIv
10 gather the fruits Of the moderation and patience
y has displayed through the course Of the nerocis
ion 1T has had confidence in its allies, and thew
will not desert it.
LONDON, Sept. %.
notwithstanding for Don Pedro is still 20
ng on in England, France, and Belgium. In Brng
els the foreign legion, 900 strong, had been dis
landed by Leopold, and we're Immediately secur
q by the agents Of The Yeung Queen. This force
VII prove OF the greatest Importance especially
nring so critical moment. One of The sixty