seduce those away who are willingly at work. On two days in this week great numbers have marched in regular military files to the large factory of Messrs. Lee and Co. in Salford, to induce the females employed there to leave their duty. For this object they waited at the dinner hour, drawn up in line before the building; but we are happy to state, that very few of the women have yet followed the example of the men. The employers, we presume, feel it to be not merely a private, but a public duty to withstand this formidable illegal procedure; and we fear that many spinners and others, who do not think for themselves, but who are led by the evil counsel of others, will, in the end, draw down upon themselves consequences which may be very injurious to their future condition in life.

It would be a great pleasure to us to close our information here; but we are compelled to add, that in Stockport the public peace has been broken for two or three successive nights, by meetings of refractory work-people, powerloom weavers we believe, who assemble at the close of the day. These men will not allow others to fulfil their engagements, and have directed their vengeance against one particular factory, by attacking it, and demolishing the windows. On Wednesday night the riot act was read by Mr. Harrison, of Cheadle, the Magis. trate, and part of the Cheshire yeomanry cavalry were called out to act; and such was the unrestrainable fury of the mob, that this gentleman and several of

the cavalry were wounded by stones and brickbats thrown. The police of the town is, however, determined on doing its duty, and additional constables are sworn in for aiding in this object; whilst their hands are strengthened by the arrival of troops from our barracks. More of the Cheshire yeomanry are also on their march for the same destination; and the most vigorous means will be used to ensure due obedience to the laws. Many offenders are in custody.

20. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has granted a sum of 500l. for the relief of the inhabitants of Scilly and Islands. It is stated, however, by the Cornwall Gazette, that 1,000l. at least are necessary to satisfy their present necessities; and from 2,000l. to 3,000l. to establish mackerel and pilchard fisheries, as the only measure of permanent support.

By intelligence received from Palmas (Canary Islands), we learn that the Buenos-Ayres privateers in that direction had been very successful. On the 22nd July three Spanish ships were captured by one of them, which were bound to the Canaries; the cargoes of two of them were taken out and put on board the third, which was manned; the others were given up to the prisoners. It appears also, by letters from the West Indies, that the cruisers from the river Plate have been very active among the Spanish traders. The American brig Rachael and Sally, from Port-au-Prince, was boarded on the 3rd of August off Arcadois by the Buenos-Ayres brig of war General San Martin, the Com

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mander of which stated, that he had made three captures.

The following is the patent conferring the title of Duke of Reichstadt on young Napoleon. It will be observed that no mention is made of his father.

"We, Francis, I. &c. make known, &c.

"As, in consequence of the act of the Vienna Congress, and of the negotiations entered into afterwards at Paris with our high Allies for its execution, it has devolved upon us to determine the title, the arms, the rank, and personal relations of Prince Francis-Joseph-Charles, son of our beloved daughter, Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Parma, Placentia, and Guastalla, we have resolved as follows:

"1. We confer upon the Prince Francis-Joseph - Charles, son of our beloved daughter the Archduchess Maria Louisa, the title of Duke of Reichstadt, and we order at the same time for the future all our authorities, and in general all individuals, to give him, in addressing him either by word or by writing, the title of Most Serene Duke at the head of the writing, and on the address and in the text, that of your Serene Highness.

"2. We permit him to have for arms two golden lions proceeding from the right, the one in advance of the other, upon an oval shield, field gules, divided transversely by a straight line or, surmounted by a ducal coronet and mantle. We give him for supporters two griffins, sable and or, with two banners, on which are to be repeated the ducal

arms.

"Prince Francis JosephCharles, Duke of Reichstadt, shall take rank both at our Court and in the whole extent of our empire, immediately after the Princes of our family, and the Archdukes of Austria.

"There have been prepared two copies, perfectly alike, and both signed by us, of the present ordinance and declaration, which shall be published for the knowledge of all, that they may conform to its provisions. One of these copies has been deposited in the private archives of our family; the other in the archives of State. Given at our capital and residence in Vienna, July 22, 1818, and in the year of our reign 27.

(Signed) "FRANCIS.
(Countersigned)

"COUNT FRANCIS VON SAUrau, Grand Chancellor."

A few months since the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester had made arrangements for going abroad for about three months; but the severe indisposition of her Majesty, together with her loss of the society of the Princess Elizabeth, induced the Duchess of Gloucester to relinquish the benefit and pleasure of travelling in company with her husband. On Thursday the 23rd at a quarter before 11 o'clock, the Royal Duke took an affectionate leave of his Duchess, and started from Gloucester-house in his travelling carriage to pursue his tour.

On Friday evening the 24th the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Salisbury landed at Jersey, under a salute from Elizabeth Castle. The next day he received congratulatory visits from the

Dean

Dean and clergy, the LieutenantBailiff, the Lieutenant-Governor and staff, and the states of the island. On Sunday the Bishop and suite went to St. Helier's Church, where they heard a discourse by the Rev. Dr. Dupré, the dean; and in the afternoon his lordship's chaplain preached to the soldiers and English residents. The Bishop confirmed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday following, in the four parish churches of St. Hilier's St. Saviour's, St. Lawrence, and St. Peter's, and about 4,000 persons underwent that ceremony. During his stay the Bishop dined with the Governor, the Dean, the Lieutenant-Bailiff, and some of the principal inhabitants; and on Monday the 27th, immediately after the confirmation at St. Hilier's, his lordship gave a sumptuous dinner to the Dean and clergy, and the constituted authorities of the island. He admired very much the natural beauties and picturesque and enchanting scenery of the island, together with the cleanliness and deportment of the inhabitants. This is the first Christian Bishop that ever visited these islands since they have been under the diocese of Winchester; and it is to be hoped that other bishops will hereafter follow so laudable an example. His lordship left Jersey on Saturday the 1st inst. for Sark, where he intends to hold a confirmation, as well as at Alderney, and he relanded at Weymouth, by the Tiber, Captain Dacres.-Portsmouth Paper.

28. Hanover.---Our Government has lately given a very important and long expected

decision on the employment of the ecclesiastical goods belonging to the former chapters and foundations in the ancient Bishoprics of Osnaburgh and Hildesheim. Pursuant to the principles of public Germanic right, this property has, by the suppression of these Bishoprics and of their Chapters, become domains of State, and a great part of it has been sold under the preceding Government. These sales are supported; but a certain portion of the property has not yet been alienated; it is only farmed out. The Prince Regent of England has decided, that there shall be formed of all this property found in this see one and the same fund, which shall remain separated from the other domains, shall not be sold, and the proceeds of which shall go to augment the funds of public instruction and charity.

The trial of Hussey for the murder of Mr. Bird and his housekeeper took place at the Maidstone assizes on July 31, in the midst of a crowded court. Mr. Sergeant Lens, who sat as Judge in the Criminal Court, summed up the evidence to the Jury, who, without retiring, returned a verdict of Guilty. The judge then pronounced the sentence of the law with great solemnity and feeling.

31. Stockholm.-The States of the kingdom being yesterday assembled at the Castle, his Majesty addressed them in the following speech.—

"Gentlemen ;--During the eight months that you have been assembled near the throne, I have constantly observed, with the most lively interest, the spirit of

your

your deliberations. If some delays have retarded your progress, men of sagacity have felt that they owed their existence more to the difficulties with which you are surrounded, and the importance of the objects which come under your review, than to the defects of your social organization. But these delays have not been lost in their relation to the future and to experience. Let us hope that the future Diets of the kingdom will profit by them, by deriving from them that activity and perfection to their deliberations and their administrative march. During the course of this session, the people and their representatives have developed great public spirit; and I have the satisfaction of seeing, that in separating, you are all convinced that a nation which owes its political advancement to a glory justly acquired, to laws which consecrate the origin and the true legitimacy of its rights, can never renounce them but with honour or by ceasing to exist. Generations and empires succeed each other and disappear; but the principles of eternal truth are independent of time and events. If prejudices attempt to oppose and to extinguish them, the struggle serves only at last to give greater glory to their triumph.

"The union with Norway is consolidating every day. The force of circumstances, the sacredness of oaths and mutual interests, guarantee its stability and duration. Passions disappear, because the people wish to live in tranquillity under the empire of the laws. Reason tells them

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that the duration of their liberties and of their independence is founded on immoveable and constitutional confidence between the two nations. I thank you, gentlemen, for having given to the Norwegian people a new pledge of the constancy of your attachment towards them. The law which you have adopted, without discussion, regarding the respect due to their rights and institutions, is an undeniable proof that you have no other wish, no other desire, than to maintain the political union between the two nations of the Peninsula. Since you have been assembled, two events, which cannot have escaped your observation, have given new force to those principles which serve as a basis to the compact which unites Scandinavia to its constitutional King. A great Monarch, supported in the ægis of his power, has given a country to a people, as interesting by their misfortunes as illustrious from their ancient glory. The Sovereign of one of the considerable states of the Germanic Confederation has conferred upon his country a representative constitution. These blessings bestowed upon nations are a striking homage rendered to people, who, in investing their Kings with a power founded on confidence, have, nevertheless, refused to abandon to chance or the caprice of the future, the prosperity, the honour, and the existence of their descendants.

"Gentlemen, before parting with you, my heart still feels the necessity of declaring to you afresh its regrets for the loss of a beloved King, who was your

father,

father, and who honoured me with the title of his son and friend. His fine spirit will never cease to inspire me; it will serve me as a guide in all my actions. I shall think of what he did, and of what he would have done, had Providence prolonged his days. His loss was followed by another, which must be sensibly felt by us. His spouse only survived him for a few months. During the whole period of their long union she constantly endeavoured to promote the happiness of her august husband. On this account her memory ought to be equally dear to us. There was joined likewise a sentiment of attachment and tenderness towards me, which heightens my regrets.

Members of the Order of Nobility;-Your titles will suggest to you fine recollections and brilliant examples. You will march at the head of your fellow citizens for the defence of the state, if it shall have need of your courage and your patriotism; and if it requires your counsels, you will give them with frankness and good faith.

"Gentlemen of the Clerical Order ;-You will guide your brethren in the exercise of the Christian virtues, the chief productions of social order, and of the happiness of all. God will inspire you with the sentiments which must secure the triumph of your religious efforts. The

illumination of the age widens more and more the empire of toleration. The Scandinavian clergy have given one of the first examples of it.

"Members of the Order of

Citizens,-The general peace gives a new activity to your industry and to your commercial relations; it must increase the resources of the state. In making your operations always proceed in concert with the national prosperity, you will procure for your fortunes a permanent stability, while by your patriotism you will secure for yourselves the finest récompense to which a good citizen can aspire.

"Good and honourable mem bers of the Order of Peasants ;May Heaven bless the patient labours of the husbandman, and may the order which you represent live independent and happy under the shield of the laws. Depend upon the tender and paternal interest of your King. Preserve the courage, the loyalty, and the energy which distinguished your fathers, and Sweden will never reckon within her limits any subjects but men who enjoy freedom, and who deserve to enjoy it.

"Adieu, gentlemen, return to your families, and enjoy there all the happiness which your King can wish to good citizens. You know my anxiety for the prosperity of our country, but this prosperity cannot be durable till our monetary circulation has recovered its credit. This credit is the principal prop of social order. When maintained with discernment and wisdom, it enriches the state at the same time that it betters the condition of all classes of the citizens. You know, then, all that your country requires of us, and what are the useful and important resolutions which remain for us to take. No

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