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Alexander the First, Emperor and Autocrat of all Russias, &c.

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By our Proclamations of September 4, 1816, and August 25, 1817, we had twice successively the pleasure to dispense with the usual annual levy of recruits through the whole extent of our empire. As we have in this manner, for two successive years, not in the least called away our beloved subjects from their usual domestic occupations, they were able tranquilly to enjoy in the bosom of their families the fruits of the happy continuance of peace, and my cares for their welfare. At the same time that we afforded this relief to our dearly beloved subjects, we were no less impelled by justice to consider the services of our old warriors, and we annually give their discharge to all those of the inferior rank who had served out their legal number of years, or whom sickness or wounds rendered unfit for service. The diminution thence arising in our army and fleet has become disproportionally great in the space of two years, and at length deficiency of men in actual service has now become very considerable. We have therefore judged it necessary, for the usual completing of our army and navy to the peace establishment, and for keeping it in proper condition, to order, for this present year, a levy of recruits; and we ordain that in the whole extent of the Empire, two recruits shall be taken to every 500 souls, according to our special ukase of this day.

"Given at Zarskojisel, 26th

August, in the year of our

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On the spot where Moreau was mortally wounded, near the village of Rechnitz, about a mile and a half from Dresden, the Emperor Alexander has erected a simple but solid monument to his memory. It consists of one

large square stone of Saxon
granite, on the top of which is a
huge helmet of iron resting upon
a sabre. On one side of the
monument is this inscription:-
MOREAU,
Der Held,

Fiel hiel an der seite
Alexanders,
den 27 Aug.
1813.

Moreau, the Hero, fell by the side of Alexander, 27th August, 1813.

27. Paris.-The day before yesterday, being the festival of St. Louis, was celebrated with great pomp.

At six o'clock in the morning salvoes of artillery and the beating of drums announced the solemnity of the day. The sun rose bright and serene; some light clouds seemed only to veil its light from time to time, that its heat might be tempered, and the movements of the people rendered more convenient.

At 10 o'clock the French Academy, with several other Members of the Institute, assembled in the church of St. Germain l'Auxerrois in Paris. According to ancient custom, the Abbé Guillon, professor of sacred eloquence, pronounced a panegyric on St. Louis. The most striking part of his discourse was

that

that wherein he considered the famous question of the Crusades. He contended with force, that these wars were conformable to the interests of religion, policy, humanity, and France. He terminated his apology for the Crusades by a very elaborate imitation of the exclamation of Demosthenes in his speech" on the Crown:"-" No, great King, you were not wrong; I swear it by." In the close the Abbé attributed to St. Louis, and to the protection he never ceased to bestow on France, the miracles lately performed, and the resto ration of his august Family to the Throne.

After grand mass, which the King, and Princes and Princesses of the Royal Family, attended in the Royal chapel, their Excel lencies the Ambassadors and Ministers of foreign Powers, among whom was the Duke of Wellington, went in grand state to the Tuileries to present their congratulations. His Majesty also received the homages of the Marshals, Generals, and numerous officers of all ranks.

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artillery announced his Majesty's departure from the Tuileries. At the moment of his Majesty's arrival at the platform where the statue has recently been erected to the memory of Henry IV. the air resounded with the general exclamations of " Long live the King!" " Long live the Bour bons!" The King seated himself on a throne in front of the statue. The diplomatic corps, composed of their Excellencies the Ambassadors of England, Russia, Spain, Austria, Prussia, and Portugal were on the right of the throne. Lord Wellington was remarked with the English Legation. There were present also the civil and military authorities, the members of different public institutions, and multitudes of all classes, who were eager to manifest their love for their bene. volent Monarch. The spectacle was most imposing and brilliant, and the greatest order and harmony prevailed. On a signal given, the statue was uncovered; at the same instant a spontaneous burst of applause was heard from all parts to the memory of the Great Henry.

The Marquis Barbe de Marbois, President of the Committee of Subscribers to the Statue, addressed his Majesty in an eloquent speech. He extolled the virtues of the great Sovereign whose fame they were assembled to commemorate, and dwelt with the most feeling energy upon the presence of his illustrious descendant, who had given his people a charter worthy of the Bourbon name, and which had the effect of confirming their happiness.

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OB PATERNUM IN POPULOS ANIMUM
NOTISSIMI PRINCIPIS
SACRAM EFFIGIEM

INTER CIVILIUM FURORUM PROCELLAS
GALLIA INDIGNANTE

DEJECTAM,

POST OPTATISSIMUM LUDOVICI XVIII. REDITUM
EX OMNIBUS ORDINIBUS CIVES
ÆRE COLLATO
RESTITUERUNT:

NECNON ET ELOGIUM

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SIMUL CUM EFFIGIE
ABOLITUM FUERAT
LAPIDI RURSUS INSCRIBI
CURAVERUNT.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the King returned to the Tuileries, amidst the unanimous acclamations of the assembled multitude. In the evening illuminations took place, and great rejoicings pervaded all parts of the capital.

The number of troops under arms during the day was calculated at 30,000 men.

28. Petersburgh.-By the following Imperial Manifesto, which

appeared on the 16th of July, several false reports are contradicted:

"We, Alexander I, by the Grace of God, &c. hereby make known, that the peace with Persia gives tranquillity and security to the eastern frontiers of Russia. It was concluded at a decisive moment, at the time when the new destiny of Europe was fixed, and unanimity was crowned by victory. Since that memorable

period the Powers have enjoyed the blessing of a general peace. The bonds of friendship, which were restored between Russia and Persia, have in the course of four years been drawn still closer, and are now by reciprocal and solemn embassies confirmed on a sure and lasting basis. At the same time that we notify to all our faithful subjects this happy event, which has already produced many fruits of a solid union and undisturbed repose, we order the publication of the treaty concluded with Persia in the Gulistan on the 12th of October, 1813.

"Given at Petersburgh, 16th of July, 1818. Signed,

"ALEXANDer. Countersigned, "NESSELRODE." Here follows the treaty by which peace is concluded between Russia and Persia, on the basis of status quo ad præsentem. The boundary line is described, and several districts are enumerated by name, which the Padishaw of Persia specifically recognizes as belonging to Russia.-His Majesty the Emperor of Russia binds himself to support, if necessary, the succession of the son of the Schah, who may by him be nominated heir to the throne, and by the powerful assistance of the Russian Empire to prevent any foreign foe from interfering in the affairs of Persia. If, however, contests should arise between the sons of the Schah, respecting the concerns of the Persian empire, Russia will take no part therein, until invited for that purpose by the reigning Schah.The Russian and Persian merchantmen have the right, as

formerly, to sail to, and land on the opposite coasts of the Caspian sea. No ships of war, except Russian, to be allowed on the Caspian sea. All prisoners on both sides, whether prisoners of war or inhabitants, who may have been carried away, to be restored within three months after the signing of the treaty, and supplied with provisions and the means of travelling to Caraklis.-Provision is made for the respectful treatment of the Ambassadors and Consuls of both Powers, and for the reciprocal protection of the subjects of either country when in the other.-Provision is also made for the security of merchants, and facilitating commercial intercourse between the two empires.-A duty not exceeding 5 per cent is payable on Russian goods imported into Persian towns or harbours, and the same on Persian goods conveyed to Russia.-On the arrival of merchandise on the coasts in the harbours or frontier towns, the respective contracting parties secure full freedom to the merchants in the sale of their goods, the purchase of other, or in their barter. Signed on the part of Russia by the Ambassador Géneral Nicholas Krischtscheff; and on the part of Persia, by Mirza Abdulla Hassan Khan.

"Paris, Aug. 29. "ROYAL ORDINANCE. "LOUIS, &c. With reference to the law for fixing the peace establishment of the army.

"Art. 1. Forty thousand men' shall be ballotted out of each of the classes of 1816 and 1817.

"2. The quota of each department, to make up thus 80,000

men,

men, shall be fixed in proportion to the population.

"3. Out of the 80,000, 20,000 men from each of the classes of 1816 and 1817 shall be at the disposal of the Minister at War, to be placed on active service.

"4. The 40,000 men at the disposal of the Minister at War, to be placed on active service, shall be employed, 1st, in replac ing the sub-officers and soldiers who shall have completed their term of service on the 31st December next; 2nd, to complete the first battalions of our legions, according to the organization fixed by our ordinance of the 3rd Aug. 1815.

tion, the Roman Catholics, as well as the professors of the Reformed religion, are declared admissible. Instead of the two divisions hitherto made, there are to be 34 votes, each consisting of one President and six Counsellors. With respect to the relations of the members among each other, it is ordered that, instead of the mode of voting by classes, hitherto employed, the senior of the Nobles shall vote first; then the senior of the Professional or Learned Class; then the second of the Nobles; then the second of the Professional Class; and so on.

Gloucestershire Assizes, Monday, "5. Our Minister at War shall Aug. 31.-It is well known that present to us, for the execution the assizes for this county ought of Art. 4, a scheme of distribu- to have been held some weeks tion of the 40,000 men amongst ago, but that the lateness of the the 86 legions in which they are hour at which Mr. Baron Garrow to be incorporated. had arrived from Monmouth made "Dated Aug. 26. it necessary to renew the com (Signed) "Louis. mission. That renewed commis(Countersigned) sion was opened this morning at "GOUVION ST. CYR, 9 o'clock by Mr. Justice Holroyd and Mr. Baron Garrow, the latter having arrived last night, and the former having been met at the nearest turnpike on the Tewkesbury road this morning by the High Sheriff and his men.

Minister at War." 29. On the 31st of July an ordinance was issued from Carl. ton-house respecting the changed and improved formation of the High Court of Appeal at Cette. It is increased to the number of one President, two Vice-presidents, and 18 Counsellors. The nomination of 6 Counsellors is reserved to the Sovereign; the 12 others are filled by the States; and in future those of Hildesheim, Osnaburgh, and East Friesland, each name one. The regulation that the members must be of the Lutheran religion is abolished; and, in conformity with the 16th article of the Act of Confedera

SEPTEMBER.

"The Queen has been very unwell the last two days. Her Majesty has had but little sleep in the night, and continues much indisposed this morning." Sept. 1.

"FR. MILLMAN, "H. HALFORD." "2. Manchester.-This town has been in a sad state of confu

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