Marshal Massena bas, it is said, demanded passports for a foreign country. The first exception to the lately proposed amnesty has, no doubt, alarmed him.

The trial of Lavalette, late Director of the Posts, commenced on the 20th inst. before the Assize Court of Paris.La valette, though nominally put out of office on the King's first restoration, managed so as to keep the real management of the posts, by means of his clerks, all of whom were retained by M. Ferrand. In consequence, Lavalette had the entire management of the conspiracy for bringing back Buonaparte; the whole correspondence of which was by his means transmitted through the Royal Post Office. He is also believed to have negociated the bills of exchange which Cambaceres, and other rich conspirators, contributed to the purposes of the conspiracy. He put his defence on a want of proof of his guilt. He denied that he formed one of the criminal assemblages at the Duchess of Bassano's, the Duchess of St. Leu's, or Madanie Hamelin's. He has however been found guilty -Death, from which sentence he has appealed.

Letters from Nismes, which had been for some time satisfactory, report that the most deplorable agitations had again disturbed its tranquillity. The 15th annouuced melancholy scenes: detachments from Bouillergues and the neighbouring places had advanced to the gates of the town to second the factions. The Pro testants were insulted, menacing and ferocious cries were beard about their houses. On the 16th, these symptoms of insurrection became still more alarming. At last, in the night of the 16th, the explosion, was dreadful. Blood flowed in the city. M. Lafond, father of the Colonel of that name, a respectable old man, after having defended himself for above an hour, was basely murdered. The next day the assassins divided the fruits of their plunder. Several houses had been demolished several victims had been sa crificed.. Among others who have sealed with their blood at Nismes, their faith in the Reformed doctrines of the Christian church, is the Rev. M. Desmont, senior Protestant Minister of that city. This ve nerable Clergyman had attained the 80th

edifying them by his example. But his gray locks and unblemished life were no protection to him against the ruffians who i now desolate the South of France, these bigots have sworn the destruction of ther Protestant religion in France and con sider themselves as having rendered an acceptable service to their God and their King, when they have immolated a beretic or destroyed a Protestant chapel.ospo

Another assassination has occurred at Nismes, in the person of General La Garde, T who was shot on Sunday, the 12th inst.. while protecting the opening of the Protestant Churches, to which duty he had been commissioned by the Duc D'Angouleme. The assassin, we are happy to learn, was arrested, and conveyed to the prison of Montpellier; but the General's life was despaired of. General La Garden appears to have been much in the confidence of the Royal Family, being one of the faithful few who followed his Sove reign to Ghent.

A review took place the 23d ult. at Paris, which was the most splendid of the kind that has been seen since the Allies first reached Paris. The whole of the Duke of Wellington's army was collected on the plain between St. Dennis and Montmartre, consisting of infantry and cavalry, to the number of nearly 70,000. When the review had ended, the Emperor Alexander requested the Duke of Wellington's permission to let the corps of Woronzow, which remains in France, manoeuvre in company with the British troops, and have the benefit of British serjeants to drill them.

It is computed, that there were in France, at one time, not less than 950,000 foreign troops of all arms.

It will afford satisfaction to all Europe, as it adds to its security, to know, that the Duke of Wellington is to have othe "full, unlimited command" of the Allied Army of 150,000 men who are to remain in France.

Louis XVIII. has offered to the Duke of Wellington, for his residence, the Palace of l'Elysée Bourbon; which his Grace has accepted. b

The following is an accurate translation of a letter of Prince Blucher to Ga. neral Count Mufflin (Governor of Paris), in justification of his conduct in removing the pictures and statues belonging to Prussia: "Paris, Oct. 19, 1815.

"SIRAs my conduct has been publicly animadverted upon, for not having allowed the property plundered from Prussia by a banditti to remain in the Museum of the Louvre, I have only to remark, that, ably supported by the illus trious Wellington, I pursued THIEVES who had despoiled many of the Nations of Eu

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I am, &c.

BLUCHER."

The Prussian army will be disposed of in four lines; the first of 30,000 men, commanded by General Kleist, remains in France; the second will occupy the fortresses; the third, commanded by General Gneisenau, will be stationed in the new possessions of the King on the left side of the Rhine; the fourth will be stationed behind the Rhine, and extend its cantonments to Erfurth. These four corps will be so connected together, that they will be able to unite on the first signal.

Several of the proscribed partisans of Napoleon have been arrested and brought to Paris. The most distinguished of them is General Hulin, who presided at the murder of the Duke D'Enghéin, and was also Governor of Paris.

SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.

Letters from France announce the death of the late General Porfier's Lady; arising from the shock she felt at the melancholy and tragic fate of her husband, and subsequent ill-treatment from the Spanish Authorities. (See p. 468.)

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The British subjects in Corunna have had an extraordinary contribution levied on them individually, for having, on the day Porlier was executed, all worn mourning and crape on their arms.

The patriotic Bishop of Orense has had (the laudable courage to present a petition to the King (it is not known with what effect) in favour of the surviving participators in the unsuccessful enterprize of the lamented Porlier.

Private advices from Spain assure us, that King Ferdinand at the very moment of taking his severe measures against the brave men to whom he owes his throne, - has issued a decree, inviting into his service the traitorous and unnatural Spaniards who fought for the Pretender Jo-seph. Near a thousand of these despicable beings, who remained at the depot of Chalons-sur-Saone, are said to have obtained permission to return to Spain, with their former rank and pay!

A letter from Lisbon states, that the Prince Regent of Portugal has expressed the highest displeasure at the Regency, for having hesitated to place the troops at the disposal of Marshal Beresford; and subsequently dispatched a messenger to Europe (who is arrived at Lisbon), conferring the most ample independent powers on the Marshal.

The Princess of Wales has taken up her residence on the Lake of Como, in Italy, where she supports a splendid establishment-an Austrian guard of nour, of about 25 or 30 men, are con are ho stantly posted at the gate of her house, which has all the appearance of a palace; it is expected that this will be her permanent residence-she nevertheless was expected shortly to proceed- first to the Grecian Isles, and from thence to Constantinople, where she purposed spending the winter.

The Port of Valetta, in the island of Malta, is expected to become a free port, at the instance of General Maitland-to favour the interests of British commerce in the Levant.

A Confederation is to be formed in Italy, the members of which are to furnish contingents in the following proportion: - Naples 40,000 men ; Rome 18,000; Tuscany 12,000; Modena 6,000; Lucca 1,000; Parma 5,000; Sardinia aud Piedmont 30,000; the King of Lombardy and Venice 40,000: in all 152,000 men. Lucien Buonaparte is now to reside at full liberty in the Roman States; the Roman Government engaging with the Allies not to let him, or the members of his family, escape beyond the frontiers of those States.

ARREST AND EXECUTION OF MURAT,

THE EX-KING OF NAPLES. The details of this event given in the journals, consist of little more than the mere fact; but it appears that the ExKing, hoping by some bold and fortunate enterprise to recover his lost dominions, landed with a few followers at a place called Pizzo, on the coast of Calabria. He there issued proclamations, inviting his former subjects to join his standard, and promising them the assistance of Austria. From the coast he marched quietly to the village. When he arrived there, he attempted to excite the stir of a Civil war, by crying out to the people, "I am your King Joachim Murat: you ought to acknowledge me." These words were the signal of a general commotion: they ran to arms. Murat and his suite, who were proceeding towards Monte Leone, seeing themselves pursued by the populace, threw themselves precipitately among the mountains; whence they attempted to open for themselves a way to the coast, in order to find the vessel which awaited them; but, overcome by the number and courage of their pursuers, they were made prisoners, and conducted in spite of the most active resistance on their part, to the fort of Pizzo. In the heat of the encounter, Capt. Pernice was killed, and Gen. Franceschetti wounded, as well as seven other persons in the suite of Murat, whose

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own death followed, after the short interval one week. He landed on the 8th, and of one w was shot on the 15th of October. Murat was born at an inn near Cahors; where, even when a child, he was remarkable for his courage and address in riding the most spirited horses. The same traits were afterwards eminent in his character when he entered the army as a soldier of fortune, and his early habits induced him particularly to cultivate the science of cavalry manoeuvres, for which he became bighly distinguished. His marriage with Buonaparte's favourite sister gave him a crown 1; and, as if fortune resolved that he

wear it, his cause, by the most unn and prosperous events, was severed from that of Napoleon; so that he appeared even to triumph in the downfall of his master. But the restlessness of his ambition, and the contemptible chicanery of his politics, worked his ruin. Not satisfied with what the Austrian Minister, in

remonstrance to him, justly called one of the most ancient, compact, and beautiful kingdoms in Europe," impelled by the principles he learned in the school of Napoleon, he sighed after the patrimony of the Papal See, and attempted to seize on the three Legations. Success had rendered urat au enthusiast; he fancied that Italy panted for liberty-that she would hail him as her regenerator, and reward him with her diadem. With these hopes he encountered the power of Austria, with about 30,000 men, after having severally, deceived every Court in Europe, and forfeited the bribe for which he sold his patron, by joining him again before the bargain was completed. The loss of his throne was the just punishment of his perfidy; and the loss of his life can be regarded in no other light than as the sacrifice of an incendiary, offered to the safety of his intended victims.

Murat suffered by the very law that he himself caused to be enacted two years back; and which law ordered, that any person landing in th the country, with an

intent

ent of disturbing the public tranquil

lity, was to be tried and shot-be had a confessor, but would neither sit down, nor have his eyes blinded.

GERMANY

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States of Wirtemberg lately required of the King the restoration of their old Constitution. The States met on the 15th inst, at Stutgard; when a Rescript was delivered on behalf of the Kings stating, newly-acquired States could not have any claim to the old Constitution; and recommending the States to assist in forming a new one, which should retain as much of the old as suited with present circumstances. This offer of the King's is not likely to heal the diffe rences existing between him and his subjects.

Jerome Buonaparte, tho continues to reside at Elwangen, has been compelled to account to a person appointed by the King of Wurtemberg, for the large amount, which he had in his hands. It has been invested in estates in Wurtemberg. The property that Jerome had bought at Trieste, and in the neighbourhood, is se questrated, and will be sold. Only a small part of his fortune remains in his possession.

We have received a formal act of the King of Sweden and Norway, discharging the inhabitants of the late Swedish Pome-: rania and the Isle of Rugen from their oaths of allegiance, in consequence of the cession of those countries to Prussia. The King of Prussia at the same time issues Letters Patent, assuming the sovereignty of these new dominions.

The Duchy of Lauenberg, which was ceded to Denmark by the Government of Hanover, has been returned to the latter, for a consideration in money.

Maria Louisa, the Ex-Empress of France, resides chiefly at Baden; she is said to be extremely attached to the English nation, on account of the respect. shewn by it to her husband. The most violent jealousy prevails between her and the Empress of Austria, who is her stepmother. Young Napoleon is stated to be a beautiful boy, and of a shrewdness unusual to his age.

The anniversary of the memorable battle of Leipsic has been celebrated with great joy throughout Germany, except at: Leipsic itself, where it was specially forbidden by the King of Saxony.

The anniversary of the battle of Leipsic was celebrated at Berlin, as it was by the German troops at Paris, with religious solemnities. The King of Prussia was present on the occasion. It is said that his Majesty has made large pecuniary and other presents to Priuce Blucher, and all the Generals present at the great battle of Waterloo.wo

The Emperor Alexander and the King of Prussia entered the capital of the lat ter together on the 24th, amidst the greatest rejoicings and the thunder of artillery; and it is stated that a Treaty of Alliance, offensive and defensive, has been concluded betweru Austria and Prussia. This latter event is of the highest importance to the

to the future tranquillity of Europe; and it seems to contradict rumours prevalent of late, of differences or coolness: subsisting between the great Monarchs of Russia, Prussia, and Austria. The Emperor Alexander, it is expected, will reach St. Petersburg in the course of November

The Emperor of Austria, it is said, proposes to erect a Monument to the memory of the brave but unfortunate Tyrolese Pa triot, Andrew Hofer, shot at Mantua, by order of Buonaparte.

RUSSIA.

RUSSIA.

The city of Cassan, in Russia, has been burnt to the ground. The origin of this calamity is not known; but the the effects have been dreadful. Of this large city, containing a population of 60,000 inhabitants, only 27 houses have been reported standing. All the churches, about 300, have also been burnt down.

AFRICA.

A foreign paper, under the head of Trieste, Oct. 4, contains the following account of operations of the American squadron against the Barbary powers: "On the 10th of August the American squadron, consisting of four frigates, a Brig, and a cutter, after having made the government of Algiers pay 150,000 dol lars, and that of Tunis 80,000, made its appearance before Tripoli, where it re

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till the 13th. During these three days, the Dey was compelled to pay the Americans the sum of 50,000 dollars, which was brought on board by the barges of the Dey, accompanied with musick." There was also paid an additional sum of 30,000 dollars, as the value of the brig Agile, taken by the Americans, and car ried by them into the port of Tripoli; and which, upon a note from the English Consul, had been released during the night. While the Americans were thus reversing the old practice, and levying contributions on the Barbary powers, a Dutch frigate anchored before Tripoli, from which the Dey demanded 20,000 dollars for a peace, and 5000 of annual present. The Commander refused to pay this sum; but he subscribed to an armistice for four months, and then set sail."

An affecting narrative taken from the surviving crew relative to the loss of the Arniston transport, wrecked near Cape Lagullas, on the evening of the 30th of May, 1815, has recently been published. Out of the whole crew, consisting of near 350 persons, only six men reached the shore, who, after considerable bardships, arrived safe at Table Bay on the 26th of June. Among those lost were, Lieut. Brice, R. N. Agent, Capt. Geo. Simpson; Mates, Thos. Hull, W. Hall, Gibbs, Robinson'; Doctor Gunter; John Barrett, John Fin. ley, Thos. Gowan; and of the passengers, Lord and Lady Molesworth; with a boy under their care; four children (boys) of an officer of the 73d reg. at Columba; Capt. Stoddart, Royal Scots; Mrs. James, with two children belonging to Point de Galle; Mrs. Taylor, an officer's widow; Miss Tursstetown, daughter of the Clergy man, Columba; Mr. Godson, ordnance storekeeper, and son; and Lieut. Callandar, 19th reg, Capt. Whyms, of the 19th reg. died on board about six weeks after leav ing Ceylon.

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AMERICA. Halifax to

It appears by letters from Halifax to the 23d ult. that some alarm had been excited there, on account of the threatening aspect between the British.

and Americans on the Lakes. Both parties were making the greatest exertions to maintain a superiority of shipping on those

TERMINATION OF THE WAR IN INDIA. Dispatches from the Earl of Moira, go vernor-general of India, to Government, and also to the India Company, announce the termination of the war in India against the Rajah of Napaul. The objects of the war are said to have been accomplished to the fullest extent; and the terms of the peace are more favourable than could have been anticipated. The chain of forts and strong natural positions along the frontier of Napaul, have been conceded by the enemy; and no ground remains to apprehend a recurrence of the aggressions and predatory warfare so long carried on by the Napaulese. A free communication overland through Napaul and Tartary to China, has also been obtained.

IRELAND.

IRELAND

The Cathedral of Waterford

of corn, and every thing upon his premises, as well as three horses.

No service had taken place in it for some Sundays, as the outer roof was undergoing a thorough repairs that repair was nearly completed, and fires were, kindled in dif, ferent parts, particularly near the organ, for the purpose of removing damps. The the Cathedral was entirely de.

house, which shared a similar fate, the house, out-buildings and stacks, a maling office, &c. being entirely consumed.

the gift of

cost 1200 guiness,) and some of the most antient Church music in Ireland. The library and the spire were preserved. The amount of the damage is supposed to be about 12,0007,

COUNTRY NEWS.

Sept. 25. At the Liverpool theatre, after the performance of Richard the Second by Mr. Kean, a scuffle was heard in the Upper box lobby, and the cry of "Fire" was supposed to have come from that part of the house where the noise originated. The word Fire was repeated by several of the spectators, which spread terror through put every part of the theatre. The gallery contained about 800 persons, whe simultaneously pressed towards the pas sage leading to the staircase, which was instantly choaked: a young woman of the

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Edge, was overthrown by the crowd, and literally trampled to death. Sept. 26. The foundation-stone of the Regent's Bridge, in the Low Calton, and the new Gaol on the Calton Hill, Edin burgh, were laid by the Earl of Fife, Acting Grand Master Mason for Scotland.

Oct. 1. An elegant Chapel, built at the sole expence of William Rashleigh, esq. near to his seat at Menabily, Cornwall, was opened for divine service.

Oct. 8. Last week a fire broke out on the premises of a farm called Taunis, near Buntingford, in the occupation of Mr. Bigg. It soon communicated to the adjoining buildings and dwelling house, which were in a short time completely destroyed; and four fine horses, three cows, and poultry, fell a sacrifice to the flames. The crops of corn, comprising besides what the large barns contained, 14 stacks in the rick-yards, and five large ricks of bay, were burnt to ashes,

Oct. 15. A wherry lately conveying five young men, who were accustomed to @ross the water to instruct the children of the Sunday school at Hythe, was upset by a sudden, squall. Four were saved by the exertions of a boatman; que, named San som, and the boatman (Gill) were drowned. A dreadful fire happened last week at Swaby, near Sleaford, on the premises of Mr. Codd, owing to a servant having left a lighted candle in the stables anden tirely consumed his house, barus, stacks CENT. MAG. November, 1815.

Nov. 4. Mr. Sadler, jun. made another as cent at Edinburgh. On leaving the ground, the balloon's ascent was slow and steady, but its elevation and progress to the sea allowed of little time to look around. The utmost s three quarters of a mile. At eight minutes after ascending, he opened the valve, and allowing sufficient gas to escape, the balloon rapidly descended in a field to the North-west of Portobello, and within a short distance of the sea. He went up in a balloon lately from Glasgow also. Owing to the wetness of the day, the balloon was not loosed till past two o'clock. After 35 minutes, the balloon descended at Milogavie, seven miles, and a half Northward of Glasgow.

An appeal was heard at the late Somer setshire Sessions against an order made by two magistrates under the authority of the Act of Parliament recently passed stopping up unnecessary roads. In sup port of the order, it was shewn that the road in question began to be disused 60 years ago, and that it had been wholly aban. doned by the publick for the last 12 years The Bench considered the total non-usage the best proof of the uselessness of the road, and confirmed the order, although proof was offered by the Appellant to shew, that the road, if duly repaired, would be a great convenience to the publick, by reducing the distance between given points one-sixth, and by avoiding many dangerous angles on the presentroad

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In a cause lately tried, it was determin ed by Lord Ellenborough, that when Surgeon is employed to attend a Pauper by the Overseers of the Poor for the Parish to which this Pauper belongs, it is his at solute duty to continue his attendance, notwithstanding he may receive from the Parish-officers an order to discontinue it, provided there is a probability of affording relief, or of restoring the health of the Patient, and no other professional man is retained for that purpose, and that the Overseers are liable; and consequently compelled to defray the expense incurred by such attendance.

The date decree of the Lord Chancellor in the case of the Barber property, to which there were several Lincolnshire claimants, is made in favour of a family of that name in Shropshire: it incontesta bly appearing that the person who died possessed of the great wealth, was a Shropshire man, and that he had no near con nexion with the Barbers of Lincolnshire. The property is distributed, to eighteen first cousins.

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