congress [in 1789] had this title "for the support of as to make the mode of estimate fall very heavily. Very government, for the discharge of the debts of the Unit-good 6-4 cloths are imported which cost 98. 103. and 118. ed States, and the encouragement and protection of sterling the yard, and for the purpose of shewing the domestic manufactures." Shall any one then venture mode of estimating the duty, I copy an invoice furnished to say, that the "original intention" of the tariff was for by an appraiser in this city, who measured and valued revenue only? The whole history of our people before the cloths in the presence of the collector. the revolution-of the principles that sustained them in the contest; and of the origin of the constitution and the original practice under it-are all opposed to the reckless or ignorant assertion of the "Practical Man." I shall give one more extract 25 yards 6-4 blue cloth, 9s. 21 20 66 98. 9d. £. 8. 11 10 10 2 6 U 971 10 17 14 12 4 Cost of the pieces delivered at Liverpool 31 Equal to $141 58 "The unheard-of rise of from 20 to 70 per cent. in the price of northern woollen goods, and a decidedly deficient supply even at the very high rates, is attributed wholly to the duty on wool ("imposed by the south and they will pay it") for the two-fold purpose of get- "Formerly when the duty was 25 per cent, to the cost, ting up a prejudice against the south, and of enlisting say $141 58, was added 10 per cent. making $156 83, the north-west with the north for its repeal. It will be and the duty, therefore, $39 20, but now 663 yards 6-4 recollected, that the tariff of 1828 could not have been wide is one hundred yards square, taken to have cost 250 passed but for the unnatural union which was effected cents, because it cost over 100 cents, is $250 at 45 per between the wool-growers, iron masters, sugar planters,* cent. which makes the duty $112 50, or 79 per cent. on manufacturers and president-makers-all of whom the cost. The reader will recollect that the above case were promised some benefit. Without the duty on is from the custom house; and that the cloths are such as wool, it was ascertained, the scheme could not be got usually sell from five to six dollars a yard and comprethrough; and therefore it was submitted to by the ma-tend a very large amount." nufacturers, under the hope of being able in a year or two, by getting up a crusade against it, to have it expunged from the law." I do not know that I can speak understandingly of this extract. It is altogether on the high-pressure principle, and I cannot catch a glimpse of what is meant by On reading this extract, I was led to query, whether the "Exchange 53 per cent. £10 12 4!" I dare not the "Practical Man" might not be a friend of the tariff believe that the case, as presented, ever came from a in disguise, except because of his false quotation."custom house." The figures offered as to the amount Again, he admits all that I asserted. I spoke of a rise in of the duty on such cloths, may be true, but the imthe price of woollen cloths, because of a rise in the porter of them would not get much credit for his knowprice of wool-but said, they were yet cheaper than ledge of business. ever they had been under a mere revenue duty, and I The minimums established for the assessment of duties was assured of its truth. "The unheard-of rise of from on cloths are 50, 100, 250, and 400 cents, as the cost of 20 to seventy per cent." shews the desire of having a the square yard. Now, as we call our dollar 48, 6d. great lattitude! It is possible, that paddings for the col- sterling, (though only worth about 48. 14d.) cloths which lars of dandies' coats, may have risen 70 per cent. but cost 68. 9d. the running yard, 6-4 wide, are fairly imwoollen goods, in general, have advanced no more, pro- ported under the dollar minimum. Being aware of this portionally, than have the materials used in the manufact, the "Practical Man” might have made a much more facture of them. This is in concord with the laws of alarming statement, as to the per centum of duty paid! scarcity and demand. It would not be "unheard-of" to His 663 yards of cloth being put down at seven shillings, learn that flour and tobacco had risen three hundred and costing in the whole only £23 38. 6d. but coming per cent. on their present prices. The pretended quo- within the range of the 250 cents minimum, would pay tation that the "duty on wool was imposed by the south, $112 50, in duty, as arranged by this writer, or nearly and they will pay it," is neither in my words nor within 110 per cent. on their cost! But who would import the scope of my meaning, and ungenerous. I said that cloths at that price? None other than such as those "negro cloths, which sold for 27 cents before the tariff who sent grates and stoves to Buenos Ayres, when the of 1828, because of a glut, were sold at 22 cents in 1829, people then had cast off their dependence on Spain. and now [September 1830] were worth 42 cents-adding, Almost the entire import is at the minimums-a little that the south imposed the duty on coarse wool and under, perhaps, but never intended to exceed them, will pay it." This is true-look at the yeas and nays!-respectively-unless to be smuggled through the custom That foolish duty would never have been imposed but houses. We see that the duty on 663 yard cloth, at 78. for the south of the 80 who voted against it, only 4 were the running yard, is 112 dollars-but if the cloth had cost from the south of "Mason and Dixon's line" of the 68. 9d. the duty would have amounted only to 45 dol112 for it, 71 were southern votes-only 41 from all the lars-nay less, because of the different values of the "tariff states!" Whence then the "unnatural union" dollar in England and the United States, as I shall shew. spoken of? But there was an unnatural union between The dollar rated by us as equal to 4s. 6d. sterling, 41 tariff "president-makers" from the states north of but worth only 48. 14d. and the finance committee of the the Potomac, and 71 anti-tariff "president-makers" senate, at the last session, shewed that it was necessary south of that river. It was an unholy "combination;" to send 109 dollars to London to pay a debt that we call and if the "Practical Man" will read the "minutes of 100 dollars, owing there: that is, that our value of the evidence" before the committee on manufactures, he dollar is 9 per cent. more than it will sell for in England. will see that the wool-growers, with singular unanimity, Then were opposed to a high duty on wool. They wished a steady market, rather than a greater price, and were not silly enough to believe that protection in the growth of wool, could, of itself, render them any permanent good. A dozen or more persons, whose chief annual production was in their flocks, attended at Washington in 1828, and I never heard that one of them desired a general increase of the duty on wool-though I oftentimes freely discoursed with them all. This is, perhaps, beyond the comprehension of the "Practical Man" at Richmond; but it is true, and for reasons that ought to be familiar to every practical man. The length of this article admonishes me to hasten a conclusion, but I shall make another quotation: "The duty on woollen cloths may now be put down at an average of 65 per cent; for the cost abroad is so low *Louisiana gave a dead vote against it. 66 2-3 yards of cloth, at 68. 9d. is the equal of $100 -Add the 9 per cent. above spoken of 109 And, as these goods would pay a gross duty of 45 dollars, the real duty is only about 41 per cent. on the cost. The same principles apply to all the minimums, and are every day brought into operation by importers. I shall here take my leave of the "Practical Man"not that I believe he will profit by the practical facts which I have given him-but because that this article has extended to an unreasonable length, and must be closed. INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT. A great meeting has been held at Mobile, having for i s purpose a junction of the waters of the Tennessee and Alabama, by means of a canal, and to ask of congress the gift of 500,000 acres of land, to assist in the accomplishment of the praise-worthy project, which the meeting supposed will "provide for the general wellfare," and "regulate commerce among the several states." The city (proper) had 63,802 inhabitants in 1820, and the county 73,295 together 137,097-increase in 10 years 51,889. WOOL. It is a matter of congratulation that the rais We heartly wish success to this contemplated improve-ing of sheep appears to be of increasing importance from ment-but suppose that, if it depends upon the aid of the general government, it will be nullificated, and on seal accounts, for the present. The right to assist by subscriptions of money cannot be less constitutional, than by gifts of land,qually the property of the nation. PENNSYLVANIA. The Philadelphia Sentinel having given a table shewing the population of certain counties in Pennsylvania, says According to the table which we published yesterday. twenty-five counties in this state contain a population of 725,507, having increased within the last ten years 170,156. -In 1828, the taxables of the state, agreeably to the returns made to the legislature, amounted to 254,182. In the twenty-five counties above mentioned, there were, in 1828, 136,499 taxables, and in the twenty-six counties, the census of which has not yet been published, 117,683. Should the counties not heard from have increased in the same proportion as the others, the population of the state will be 1,351,000; which, at the ratio of 50,000, will entitle the state to twenty-seven members in the house of representatives of the United States. The number at present, is twenty-six. It appears that the population of what may be called Philadelphia, amounts to 161,412—this includes the city, proper, the [incorporated], Northern Liberties, Kensing ton, Spring Garden. Southwark and Moyamensing. The whole county is thus shewn? the reward obtained. We are told by gentlemen conversant on the subject, that the demand for wool, and price for the article, is on the increase at home and abroad. In unison with this, the wages of the laboring woollen manufacturer in Europe are represented as better; and his business wears a prosperous appearance. weight Saxony, not entirely choice quality, at one dollar Some lots of wool were lately sold in this village-4,000 per pound; and 3,000 halt blood, at 75 cents. [Poughkepsie N. Y. Telegraph. FOREIGN NEWS. New York-those of London to the 23d November, and Copious files of foreign papers have been received at extensive selections from them are before us. The following will present a brief notice of the chief things mentioned. GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. The king's speech, page 322, prepared us to expect interesting events from movements of the people, and we now hope that the work of reformation has commenced in earnest. The duke of Wellington, and his horde, who have so long dragooned the British nation, have been driven from their high places, by the force of public opinion, and the military has been subjected to the civil power. The duke had been publicly hooted at, when returning home from parliament, the first day of its sitting a spirit of discontent, as is well shewn in the king's speech, had extensively spread itself among the people, and many acts of violence had been committed in various parts of the United Kingdom. Much distress prevailed, and the cry of "down with the ministers,” &c. began to be heard. The corporation of London had made preparations to give a grand entertainment to the king and queen, as customary at the commencement of a reign, on the 9th November. Anonymous letters and publications were issued, and persons threatened who should illuminate their houses, &c. The new lord mayor wrote to the ministers, that, if they accompanied the king, he thought their lives would be in danger, especially the duke of Wellington's. Shortly after the lord mayor announced that the procession and fete was stopped, &e. and much consternation began to prevail. All the troops in the metropolis were immediately in arms, the guard at the bank doubled; and the city filled with rumors and reports of the marching of soldiers, the discovery of conspiracies, &c. The citizens left their various occupations and filled the streets, to hear or discuss the news, and terror was depicted on many faces; and when the stock exchange opened, it appeared that the price of consols had fallen from 80 3-8 to 77 1-4! The measures taken by -28,923 the police to prevent disturbances, added to the general 11,141 excitement; but it so turned out, that the public peace was not disturbed by general acts of violence. 3,428- -80,477 6,321 Chesnut, 4,115 5,378 High street, 4,446 Locust, 7,117 Lower Delaware, 6,863 Middle, 3,632 New market, 7,443 North, 5,796 North Mulberry, 5,804 Pine, 5,540 South, 3,467 South Mulberry, 5,364 Upper Delaware, 5,763 Walnut, 10,385- -20,746 Sir Geo. Murray Ld. Ellenborough Mr. Arbuthnot Vis'ct Beresford Viscount Lowther Mr. Courtenay Mr. Dawson Mr. Planta Sir J. Scarlett Lord Dunglass Mr. Calcraft The debates in the house of lords and of the commons, and especially the speeches of the duke of Wellington and sir Robert Peel, clearly shew that the visit of the king to the mayor and corporation of London, was put off, under a certain belief that a general attack was contemplated. They thought that an effectual resistance might have been made by the military; but to avoid bloodshed, and the horrors of a mob, they adrie ed a postponement of the visit, &c. It same streets, been intended to extinguish all [hted. The duke said and horrible events was, doubtless, the most popu that his presthat had ever reigned in England: he had the same of his predecessor! Such are "scurvy politicians." Sir Robert Peel appears to have been exceedingly alarmed, though descended from one of the "lords of spinning jennies," as the lord of "Roanoke" would call him--if not one of the "Corinthian pillars of society." FRANCE. A decree of king Louis-Phillippe, dated November 3d, appoints M. Lafitte to be president of the council Sir E. B. Sugden and minister of finance, in the place of baron Louis, resigned. The marshal marquis Maison* to be minister of foreign affairs, in the place of count Mole, resigned.Count Montalivet to be minister of the interior, in the place of M. Guizot, resigned. M. Merilhou, to be minister of public instruction and ecclesiastical affairs, in the place of the duke de Broglie, resigned. The other gentlemen composing the council of ministers, are M. Dupont (d'' Eure) minister of justice; marshal Gerard, minister of war; count Sebastiani, minister of marine. D. of Northum. It will be seen that the cabinet is made up of the whig party. It contains some of the best and ablest men in the United Kingdom. The debates in parliament are very interesting, but it is not possible for us even to give a condensed view of them. We have specimens of some of the handbills spread through London. The people were called to arms, and excited to take revenge, without ceremony! No less than 1,600 special constables were sworn in. The public, however, seemed disposed to accomplish a reformation without proceeding to extremities, and we heartily rejoice that they have, at least, partially effected it. The press of France has much freedom, but with less licentiousness than that of England or the United States. The merits of the new and old ministry are very freely discussed in the newspapers. The late elections have resulted almost uniformly in fidelity of the national guard is unshaken. The cause favor of the king and the existing state of things. The of the late changes in the ministry does not seem undersults. Lafayette appears to have approved of the prostood-and would appear unimportant, as to general receedings, which, to us, is assurance of their fitness. for settling the claims of the United States upon the By a royal ordinance, a commission has been formed French government, which have so long been urged by the American minister. The same commission will An order in council was issued on the 5th Nov. for then form a basis for an equitable and final adjustment also consider the counter claims against America, and opening the West India ports to American vessels. We of each. The commissioners are, viscount Laine, preshall give this order next week, with, perhaps, a part of the debate in the house of commons on the general sub-sident; Messrs. George Lafayette, Beslay, and Delesject. sert, deputies; M. d'Andiffret, president of the court have expected a proceeding like this from regenerated of accounts, and M. Pichon, councillor of state. [We It could not have been hoped for under the late condition of things.] The liberal presses of England are exulting at the downfall of Wellington. He will probably become exceedingly unpopular, divested of power to reward his friends or punish his enemies. A hireling press is no longer at the command of his minions. The wretched people, in several of the counties, are firing the houses and barns of those who have threshing machines. It is the agricultural laborers who are now engaged in acts of violence, and they proceed to even greater lengths than ever those employed in the factories have gone. Let this be remembered by our "philosophers."] When the letter of the lord mayor, addressed to the duke of Wellington, concerning the intended fete, and intimating that the duke's personal safety might be endangered, was read in the house of commons-it was loudly cheered! "Good God, sir! A sarcastic cheer!" exclaimed sir R. Peel, "and made, too, in the house of commons, on hearing that the lord mayor of London has communicated to the duke of Wellington that he had reason to believe that an attack would be made on his grace's life, as he accompanied his majesty to the civic festival!" This may serve to shew the degree of bitterness that prevailed. France. M. Lafitte, now president of the council, &c. has chamber of deputies, by M. Casimer Perrier. been succeeded in his late place of president of the The French funds are improving-the 5 per cents. in France was settling down into quietness; but the apwere at 94. It seems manifest that the state of things proaching trial of the ex-ministers may ruffle the temper of the people. M. Serrurier, formerly minister to this country ut mily, was to sail from Havre on the 10th December, in der Napoleon, has been re-appointed, and, with his fathe Louis Philip, for Philadelphia. M. Lasteyrie, a grandson of Lafayette, is attached to his legation. anuual pension of 20,000 francs, ($4,000), to madame By an ordinance of 8th October, the king granted an Ney. NETHERLANDS. cause of the bombardment and conflagration of the city. Much American property was lost at Antwerp, beIt seems very much like an act of wantonness in cruelty, *He declined the place, and it was given to gen. SeA disposition to interfere in the affairs of the conti-bastiani, who is succeeded in the marine department by nent, except in an amicable way, has been disavowed by the count d'Agout. Soult, duke of Dalmatia, succeeds the earl of Aberdeen. marshal Gerard in the war department. on the part of the royal commander in the citadel, who could have calculated only on the amount of destruction caused-not expecting to regain the city." The tendency of the people to a general insurrection in Holland, is spoken of. A new envoy from Austria had arrived at the Hague, and conferences between the ministers of the different Yers were immediately expected. of Belgium: en a good deal of fighting in various parts The provisional gover...... the grand duchy of Luxemburgs taken possession of remained in possession of the (German) fent, however, rison. 193 The national congress met at Brussels on the 10th Nov.-152 deputies present. The oldest member, Mr. Gendebren, took the chair. Many interesting proceedings were had. The king has declared the southern part of the Netherlands in a state of blockade, to be enforced by a sufficient naval force. The provisional government has ceased-the congress refused to give it a vote of thanks. There are many reports as to the views of the people of Belgiam, &c. Hostilities shall completely cease on both sides. The respective troops shall reciprocally retire within the line which, previous to the treaty of May 30, 1814, separated the possessions of the united provinces from those which were annexed to his territory, to form the kingdom of the Netherlands, by the aforesaid treaty of peace, and by these of Vienna and Paris in 1815. The respective troops shall evacuate the places and territory they mutually occupy beyond the said line, within the space of ten days. This armistice shall be proposed to the government of his majesty the king of the Netherlands through the medium of his ambassador present at these deliberations. The terms of the same armistice shall be communicated in Belg in the name of the five courts. (Signed) (A true copy), ESTERHAZY, MATUSCHEWICH. F. DE COPPIN. Answer of the provisional government. The provisional government of Belgium has had the honor of receiving the protocol of the conference held at the foreign office, London, on the 4th of November, Brussels, Nov. 10.-MM. Bresson and Cartwright 1830, and signed Esterhazy, Talleyrand, Aberdeen, have arrived from London; they were presented to the Bulow and Matuschewich, in their capacities respectiveprovisional government, to whom they communicatedly of plenipotentiaries for Austria, France, Great Brithe first resolutions of the ministers of the five great tain, Prussia and Russia. powers united in London That the congress of ambassadors united in London declared in their first sitting First-That Belgium is separated from Holland, Second-That Belgium is to be an independent state. Third-That the Belgians are to choose their future sovereign amongst the Nassau family; but their refusal shall not be an obstacle to the preservation of peace. Fourth-That the envoy of the provisional govern ment shall be admitted to the conferences. Fifth-That a republican government shall be excluded from Belgium. Bresson and Cartwright, it appears, were also charged to procure an armistice. From the Courrier des Pays Bas. Protocol of the conference held at the foreign The members of the provisional government, are willing to believe, that sentiments of sympathy for the sufferings of Belgium, have led to the truly philanthropie mission with which the plenipotentiaries of the five great powers have been charged. Filled with this hope, the provisional government, wishing to reconcile the independence of the Belgian people with all respect for the rights of humanity, thank the five powers for the step they have taken to stop the effusion of blood, by an entire cessation of all hostilities which exist between Belgium and Holland. Consequently, the government engages to give orders, and take measures 1. That all hostilities against Holland shall cease on the part of the Belgians. 2. That the Belgian troops shall retire within the line which, previous to the treaty of Paris of the 30th of May, 1814, separated the provinces of the sovereign prince of the united provinces from those which were annexed to his territory, in order to form the kingdom of the Netherlands, by the aforesaid treaty of peace, and by those of Paris and Vienna, in the year 1815. On this occasion, the provisional government of Beloffice,gium owes to good faith to observe, that it understands by this line the limits which, conformably to art. 2. of the fundamental law of the Netherlands, separated the northern from the southern provinces, comprising, in the latter, the left bank of the Sheldt. His majesty, the king of the Netherlands, having invited the courts of Austria, France, Great Britain, Russia and Prussia as parties who signed the treaties of Paris and Vienna, by which the kingdom of the Netherlands was established, to consider in concert with his majesty upon the best means of putting an end to the disturbances which have broken out in his states; and the above named courts having, even previous to receiving this invitation, experienced a lively desire to arrest, as early as possible, disorder and blood-shed, have by their ambassadors and ministers accredited to the court of London, agreed upon the following resolutions: 1. According to section 4 of their protocol of the 15th November, 1818, they have invited the ambassador of his majesty the king of the Netherlands, to join in their deliberations. 3. That the Belgian troops shall evacuate the places and territory they occupy beyond the line above traced, within the period of ten days. The whole subject to reciprocity on the part of Hol land, and within the same period, as well by sea as by Jand. RUSSIA. 2. In order to accomplish their desire of stopping the It appears by accounts from Moscow, that an epidemic effusion of blood, they are of opinion that an entire disease, if not the cholera morbus, prevails in that city cessation of hostilities should take place on both sides. to such an alarming extent, that all the nobility and The conditions of this armistice, which would in no-wealthy inhabitants have left for their country seats, and wise prejudice the questions of which the five courts will have to facilitate the solution, should be as follows: It is stated that indemnity will be demanded for damages suffered, by the English and American merchants, ko, 30,000 persons of the working classes have emigrated. The shops are closed, and trade is in a state of complete stagnation. The city has been divided into 49 parts, which are surrounded by guards, to prevent communication between them. The mortality, however, at present, has not been very considerable. The St. Petersburg Gazette publishes proposals for a reward of 25,000 rubles to any physician of Russia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, France, England, Sweden and Denmark, who shall produce the best treatise on the origin, nature, and proper treatment of the cholera morbus. "An Asiatic disease which has recently appeared in Europe, is producing fearful ravages in some of the Russian provinces-is daily spreading itself, and menacing all Europe." burg. All the officers of every grade, at Paris, have been ordered to their respective posts. The new government of Belgium was using every means in possession to organize a large military force-an army of 150,000 men is aimed at. A decree has passed declaring all the members of the Orange family forever excluded from the throne of Belgium. An armistice has been announced between Holland and Belgium-the result of a conference of the ministers of the different courts at London. The breaking of threshing machines and burning of houses, was going on in twelve or fourteen English counties. Vigorous measures had been adopted for the res Late accounts say-the disease prevalent in Russia is now believed not to be cholera morbus, but a species of plague. Exertions were making to prevent the disease from reaching St. Petersburg, and the inhabitants of that city were laying in provisions for six months, appre-toration of order, hending that the stoppage of communications would last for some time. SPAIN. We have some details of the proceedings of Mina, and his associates in Spain. They had had several pretty sharp affairs with the troops of the king; but the force of the latter appears to have been too great for the "patriots." Their cause, however, was not lost, or hopeless. Valdez seems to have behaved gallantly, but was borne down by numbers. He had returned to France. Accounts from Madrid of 12th Oct. announce the birth of an infanta, who was baptized by the name of Maria Isabella Louisa. By a decree of 13th, the king orders all honors usually paid to the prince of Asturias should be paid to the infanta as the legitimate successor of the crown, "so long as God shall not give him a male child." MISCELLANEOUS. An insurrection has broken out at Inspruck, the capital of Tyrol and several regiments of the line had been ordered thither. The bank of Lisbon has refused a small loan to Don Miguel. The usurper is yet filling his dungeons. A Portuguese prison is the worst in the world. The king of Naples died on the 8th November, and was succeeded by his son Ferdinand, aged 21 years. LATER NEWS During the 8th of November and the night that followed it, London was in a state of high excitementmany severe affairs took place between the police and mobs of the people. It does not appear that any per sons were killed-but large numbers were knocked down, bruised and maimed. The details are of much length, for the London editors delight to relate such things. It was well that the military, though kept in readiness, was not called into the contest; in that case, we should probably have had a second edition of the events in Paris. John Bull has a terrible notion of being fired upon by the soldiers whom he pays-though he does not much mind being knocked down in a civil way, both which are much to his credit. Mr. Denison has been elected the member from Liverpool in place of Mr. Huskisson. The queen was to hold her first drawing room on the 24th Feb., when all the ladies who shall attend will be expected to appear in dresses of British manufacture. She is a warm friend of the British system, and will accomplish mighty benefits in favor of the laboring classes. Mr. Stephenson's locomotive car has travelled from Liverpool to Manchester in one hour, including two minutes lost in oiling the machinery, about mid-way. The British stocks had risen again to 83, but receded to 82 3-8 LATER YET. Another arrival brings London papers of the 1st. Dec. From London papers to and of the 50th November. They contain many letters and rumors from the contiIt would now seem that Europe was about to be en-nent. It is stated that the holy alliance will interfere gaged in a general war! Indeed, it is said, that Russia in the affairs of the Netherlands, because of the vote in has actually declared war against France. This, how the Belgie congress to exclude the house of Orange ever, is thought premature-though there are many and from the throne, or as having authority over that country. strong indications that such an event will take place. It is added, that the Dutch have broken the armisticeVarious letters from Germany say that Russia is col-that Prussian troops were marching on Holland-100,000 lecting a body of 200,000 men, with 400 pieces of cannon, in the frontiers of Poland, under the command of count Diebitsch; and that, after reviewing his troops, he would proceed to Berlin, on an extraordinary mission. All the Russian troops in the interior were in motion, and gathering at the garrison towns. men being ready for that purpose! An express from Paris announces the determination to make an extraordinary levy of 80,000 men, in addition to the 148,000 already called out, &c. The London Morning Herald of December 1st, states, editorially, without qualification, that "the emperor of Russia has already published a sort of manifesto, in which he states that, besides forcing upon the free people of Belgium a dynasty which they detest, he is also concerned for the honor and authority of the French government, and would save it from measures which the impetuosity of the French people might oblige it to adopt." It now appears that Nicholas, in acknowledging LouisPhilip, had the "insolence" as a French writer calls it, to say, that he should not inquire into the motives that led the latter to accept the crown-and hence there has only been a cold civility between the two courts. Franee is prepared for a mighty contest, and would have a regular army of about 300,000 men on her frontiers, besides the national guards, in the present month. The king and his government are increasing in popularity. Marshal Soult labors night and day in arranging military mattresses throughout France, for all governors to repair to ters. Austria has a powerful force in Italy-it would seem as if a triple alliance, Russia, Austria and Prussia, may be formed against France; and highly probable that the latter will be supported by Great Britain. The late change in the British ministry, it is thought, will tend to the latter result, the government now bemg in the hands of the whig or liberal party. "We stated yesterday the formation of camps upon the Rhine, and at the foot of the Pyrennees; it is now added that orders have been given to provision the for their commands, and all officers peremptorily to join their standards; and, if we interpret rightly a paragraph in one of the papers, for the fortification of the heights of Paris, so as to make that capital a citadel for liberty in the last extremity." It seems then, that there will be a great war in Europe--but the information yet obtained is rather made up of opinions and speculations, growing out of the mighty preparations going on, than of things which have really happened. Peace may yet be preserved. The London Globe of the 30th, believes that much of the alleged French apprehension of sinister holy alliance designs, was evidently formed on the supposed inclination of the late English administration in that direction, and that the change in the British ministry will gradual-fail of its purposes. ly remove it. France and England appears to have a good understanding. If they shall act together, the "holy alliance" will "The signs of the times" are awful--we pray that we Many letters from Paris speak of great military pre- may escape the whirlwind. It is now exceedingly imparations. It is certain that war is expected. We can-portant that we should have a first rate business-man at not give the various accounts. Three camps of 100,000 St. Petersburg, and we hope that Mr. Randolph will be men each, are to be formed at Lille, Metz and Stras- promptly retired. |