Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07
VOL. IS, NO. I2-wHoLE NO. 1881.

pecte1, but when the portion of il which is ex-
pected from England makes its appearance, with
Admiral Elliot, il will he sufficient if proper
measures are decided on and vigorously carried
into effect. OF this, however, there are some rea-
sonable doubts. Nothing is known Of the iDtcn-
tons of the English government, but II is coniec-
tured that Canton will not be attacked that the
Bogue forts will be taken possession of, and the
river bOckaded and the force then move iinme-
dately to the North. Ifthey 60 10 Pekin at once
they will he unsuccessful; the probability is that
they will take possession OF Chusan, or ome in
sular position, aud operate from thence on such
points as seem to offer The best chance Of distress
sing the Chinese without great loss offe.
These probably are the months of the great rv-
ers and particularly the junction Of the grand canal
with them. There are parties who believe this
will lie sulfcient--hnt 10 the il seems wholly in
adequate TO the end proposed, which, rs have
often written, is virtually to revoutionize this inn
| mense empire. Such n result may be brought
about, but only, think, by system of intimda-
tion and such show of force as shall convince
tho Chinese that resistance is wholly useless. This
may be effected without difficulty 10y u resolute
power for the great cities of China on the coast
are wholly deienceless, their forts every where
dilapdated, and their arms matchlocks and bows
and arrows But the fear is that the English will
he contented with too little, and that they will not
take proper steps TO secure even this permanently
but few days may enable us TO form a better
opinion of what is 10 lie done hereabout. Mean.
while the Americans are leaving Canton almost
all their ships are out ofthe river, and their prop
ery for the most part safe.
! We have to day many reports in circulation
which may not all be true that n reward of S25-
600 will he paid to any one blowing up the swell
lesy," and i'll proportion Tor the other men OF
war that price has been set on the heads Of
some O! the English merchants and that tine
! Americans have been ordered to leave Canton in
five uays 1t is impossible to believe this. The
stock of tea is exhausted, ind but little Nankin
silk remains. After all, The export Of tea to Eng
land will amount 10 80 million pounds! ten mill
lions more than was confidently predicted. We
think there is every reason to anticipate a long
interruption of the trade, from to IL months,
land it appears to that parties with you will be
safe in acting on this calculaton.l The opium
trade, the cause Of our present troubles proximate-
~, SO fur from being checked by the measures Of
Lin, was more hourshing.
Speech efMe King ofthe French at the opening Of
| The Chambers.
An extraordinary express, which left Paris at
3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon, enables us TO lay
before our readers the suboined copy of the
speech delivered from the throne by his Majesty
Louis Philippe:
Gentlemen, Peers, and Deputies
have felt the, necessity OF assembling you
round me before the ordinary period Of the con-
vocation OF the chambers. The measures which
the Emperor OF Austria, the Queen Of Great Brit
ain, the King OF Prussia, and the Emperor Of Ru-
ssia have taken in concert to regulate the relations
between the Sultan and Pacha of Egypt, have im-
posed serious duties upon me- have the digni-
ty of our country at heart as much rs its security
and repose. In persevering in this moderate and
conciliatory policy OF which we have reaped the
fruit for the last ten years, have placed France
in position to face the chances which the course
of events in the East may produce
The extraordinary credits which have been
opened with this intention will he submitted to
II W md will n m n 10
| continue to hope that the general peace will
not be disturbed. 1t is necessary for the general
common interests of Europe, the happiness OF its
population, and the progress OF civilization.
depend upon you 10 assist me 10 maintain it as L
should rely upon you if the honor of France, and
the rank which she holds among nations, COM
manded us TO make new efforts.
Peace was re- established in the north of Spain,
and we congratulate ourselves on that happy re-
suit. We should see with grief shat the evils OF
anarchy came to replace the evils Of civil war.
! have the most sincere interest in Spain /; may
The stability of Isabella the Second and of the in
situations which ought TO sustain the throne, pre-
serve this noble country from the long and grie-
vious evils of revolutions.
Not having Obtained from the Argentine Repub.
lie the satisfaction which we have claimed, have
ordered that new forces should be added 10 the
squadron charged TO respect for our rights,
and protection for our interests.
} Success has crowned sevesHl important expedi-
iions in Africa, where the valour Of our soldiers
: has been slgnased two of my sons have rarta-
ken their perlls EXerliops are still necessary to
guarantee in Ayers the safety and prosperity Of
our establishments. My government will know
how to accomplish what We lave undertaken.
D The city of Bouogne has been the theatre of II
+ foolish attempt which has only served again TO
call forth the devotion of the National Guards, of
t the army, and of the population. All ambition
will fail against monarchy founded and defen-
dei by the all powerful expression OF the national
t will.
The Budget Law will be submitted to your ex-
! animation. have prescribed the most severe
economy in the establishment Of the ordinary ex-
e peases Events have imposed upon us unexpected
J charges. j have the confidence that public PROS
. pery, at its extreme pitch, will permit sup
port them, without affecting the state OF our inan-
ces.
Other dispositions will he presented 10 you of
public utility Oh behalf Of literature and educa-
-. ton.
i Gentlemen Il have never claimed with more
5 earneslness and confidence your cooperation.
; AnarchicaI passions have not heen discouraged
3 by mpOtency. Under whatever form they may
he presented, my Government will find in the ex-
e sting laws and in the firm maintenance Of the
public liberties, The necessary arms 10 put them
down. As for me, in the trials imposed on me
by Providence, can only he grateful for the pro-
Il lection which il has not ceased 10 throw over me,
as well ms my family, and 10 prove TO France, by
never failing attention TO her interests and hap
pness, the gratitude inspired in ma ny tho testi-
monials of affection with which ii surrounds me
in these cruel moments
D
"A Substantial Voie.-A ballot with The following
names upon it, was found among those recently