triotic intentions of the King and the Prince; to which a suitable reply was made, in the name of the Representatives of the nation, by Chevalier Galdi. The Parliament having verified the powers of the Deputies, and appointed various standing committees, held an extraordinary Session on the 1st October in a sacred edifice. The King and the Prince Royal were present; and his Majesty, after renewing his oath, caused a speech, addressed to the Deputies, to be read, in which he declared his wish that the Prince should continue to hold the reins of Government. His Majesty and the Prince, on their way to and from the Parliament, and in the midst of that body, were hailed with heartfelt acclamations.

SICILY.-The affairs of this country are still in a disturbed state. The Neapolitan General Pepe entered Palermo on the 7th October, after a sanguinary conflict; and to spare the farther effusion of blood, entered into a treaty with the Palermitans. By the last accounts from Naples, however, it appears that this treaty has been declared void by the government there, who are determined to bring the Sicilians to an un. conditional submission. General Pepe has been in consequence recalled, and General Coletta appointed in his place, who on the 18th October was about to sail for Sicily with a body of 4000 Calabrese troops.

SPAIN. The King of Spain has given his assent to the bill passed by the Cortes for the suppression of monastic orders.

PORTUGAL. On the Ist October the provisional government of Oporto arrived at Lisbon, accompanied with a numerous military escort, and was instantly united to that appointed at Lisbon. There was nothing to be heard but acclamations-nothing to be seen but illuminations and other demonstrations of joy. On the 5th, 10,000 more troops arrived at Lisbon, from the Northern Provinces. The whole force then at Lisbon was about 18,000 men, all ardent in the cause. On the 10th, Marshal Lord Beresford arrived off Lisbon in the Vengeur British frigate from the Brazils, bearing a commission from the King as Marshal-General, and Commander-in-Chief of his armies. He was not, however, allowed to land; and therefore came to England in the packet. Lord Beresford was informed, that if he came ashore the government would not be answerable for his safety; he replied that he would run

the risk. He was then peremptorily forbidden to disembark.

POLAND. The Emperor of Russia closed the Diet of Poland at Warsaw, on the 13th October, with a speech, in which his Majesty evinces a feeling of displeasure at the general conduct of the members during their session. "Examine your consciences," says the Emperor, "and you will know if, in the course of your discussions, you have rendered to Poland the services which she had expected from your wisdom; or if, on the contrary, misled by the seductions too common in our days, and sacrificing a hope which might have realized an expectant confidence, you have not retarded in its progress the work of the restoration of your country!" The Emperor thinks that a heavy responsibility lies upon them; on this account he will not judge of their motives, for rejecting the projects of law laid before them, but thinks the members may lessen the unfavourable impression, by diffusing in their places of abode a spirit of peace and tranquillity; and his Majesty declares himself always desirous of seeing the constitution given to Poland confirmed by moderation and justi, fied by the happiness of the people. The army assembled in and about Warsaw, during his Majesty's stay, was 30,000 men.

AMERICA.

It appears from Jamaica papers of the 3d October, that the negotiations between the contending parties on the Spanish Main had been broken off, and both were preparing for war as soon as the season would allow. The insurgents, it is said, rejected all offers for re-union and peace, being determined to be independent. Their troops were preparing to attack Santa Martha, finding Carthagena, which had been well supplied with provisions, too strong.

Extensive Fire in Nova Scotia.-By the Charlotte, from St John's, we learn the particulars of an extensive fire, which spread its ravages for nearly 100 miles in extent, over the most fertile proportion of the north and western parts of Nova Scotia, from the neighbourhood of Yarmouth to the county of Annapolis. The fire continued burning for three days, and such was its intensity, that fields of grain, stock of all kinds, whole villages and settlements, fell a sacrifice to the devouring element, and not a vestige of vegetation or herbage remains. Several lives also are lost.

HOUSE OF LORDS.-TRIAL OF THE QUEEN.-Oct. 10.-Lieutenant Flynn underwent a long cross-examination, in the

course of which he got much confused, and gave contradictory evidence regarding a log-book he had kept on board the polacca,

which he first said was written in Italian, and then that it was written partly in Italian and partly in English-first that it was written by one person, and afterwards that it was wrote by another. At one time Lieutenant Flynn fainted away, and it was some time before he recovered. He did not know where Bergami slept on the voyage from Jaffa to Syracuse.

W. Carrington was called back and reexamined as to his service in the navy, and several other particulars, which he appears to have answered in a satisfactory manner. Lieutenant Hownum, who was along with her Majesty in the Mediterranean, never saw any improper conduct between her and Bergami. Had heard, (and believed it to be true,) that they both slept in the tent above deck on the voyage homeward for several weeks; but it never occurred to him to think this improper, as he conceived it necessary for her Majesty's safety that she should have a male attendant. They reposed in separate beds with their clothes on. The Queen on her return was received at all the courts she visited, except that of Vienna.

Oct. 12-Granville Sharp, Esq. was examined regarding the Moorish dance of Mahomet. Had seen a similar dance frequently in India. It was full of antic and buffoonery, but not indecent. Had seen it when witnesssed by the Marquis and Marchioness of Hastings, and other people of distinction, male and female.

Santino Guggiare and Guiseppe Garolini disproved a story sworn to by the witness for the prosecution, Galdini, regarding the statues of Adam and Eve, in a grotto at the Villa d'Este. The improve ments made on the rooms there were completed, and the statues removed before the Princess arrived.

Oct. 13.-Guiseppe Garolini, the last witness examined on the 12th, gave evidence regarding an offer made to him by Rastelli, one of the witnesses for the prosecution, to get a bill of 45,000 francs which the Princess owed him paid, if he would swear any thing against her; and of Rastelli going about in search of people to give evidence against the Princess. The Counsel for the Queen wished Rastelli to be again called in, when it was found that he had left the country, by directions of Mr Powell, the agent for the prosecution. This circumstance excited a great sensation, and several Peers expressed an opinion that it was fatal to the whole proceedings.

Oct. 14.-Mr Powell, by whom Rastelli had been dispatched abroad, was examined on this subject, and stated that he had sent him away for the purpose of quieting the agitation of the friends of the other witnes. ses, who were alarmed for their safety, in consequence of the attack that had been

made on them at Dover. Being asked as to any communications which passed between him and Colonel Brown on the subject, he refused to disclose them, on the ground of his being the agent of the prosecution, and the House agreed to sustain this excuse. Mr Brougham then urged, with much earnestness, that he should be informed who was the principal in this prosecution, in which he was supported by several Lords. It was replied, that the Bill of Pains and Penalties was introduced into the House, under the responsibility of Ministers, in the same manner as any other measure of state, and that they were no way disposed to shrink from their responsibility. Her Majesty's Counsel then informed the House that they would proceed for a little in the same line of examination they were pursuing the day before. Philippo Pomi was accordingly called to the bar, who concurred with the former witness as to the means employed by Rastelli to procure evidence against the Queen.

Oct. 16.-Sir John Beresford was examined regarding the character and services of W. Carrington, of which he spoke highly. Carrington had never, he said, served as a midshipman, but he believed he was rated as such in order to facilitate his discharge.

Bomfilio Pomarti, clerk to Cadazzi, an advocate employed by the Queen at Milan, was examined relative to an attempt of Vilmacarti, an advocate in the employ of the Milan Commission, to obtain from him, by bribery, some papers belonging to her Majesty. This was objected to by the Attorney-General; and the remainder of this day, with the whole of the 17th, was occupied in discussing the propriety of allow ing that question to be put. It was final. ly agreed, after referring the matter to the Judges, and receiving from them rather an unfavourable answer, that this course of examination should be allowed; and on Wednesday the 18th, the witness was in consequence examined as to the inducements offered him by Vilmacarti to give up her Majesty's papers. He was asked if he was not a villain to betray his master; and answered that he had repented of his conduct; and that they were much worse than him who had seduced him from his duty.

Antonio Meoni stated, that one Zanglai, a manager of a theatre at Milan, had endeavoured to bribe him to give false evidence against the Queen; and that he had been going about suborning witnesses against her.

Oct. 19.-Their Lordships were occupied the greater part of this day in discussing whether the acts of Zanglai should be allowed to be given in evidence or not? and, after a long discussion, the House decided that the fact of Zanglai being agent of the Milan Commission, was not so far es

gainst this proceeding the Counsel for the Queen earnestly protested, and on the motion of the Lord Chancellor, the House adjourned, in order to give time for consider ing this proposition.

Oct. 24. Their Lordships, on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, determined, that the delay which the Attorney-General had applied for, the preceding day, in order to bring Colonel Brown to the bar in justification of the Milan Commission, should not be granted.

Captain Briggs was then examined, and, in reply to the interrogatories of the Attorney-General, distinctly stated, that Lieutenant Hownam had informed him, that on the first day Bergami dined at the Queen's table, "he intreated her Majesty, on his knees, and with tears in his eyes, not to admit him to that familiarity; but to no purpose." This question had been put to Lieutenant Hownam, but he denied any recollection of the circumstance.

At half past eleven o'clock, Mr Denman commenced to sum up the evidence for the defence, and continued to address their Lordships till four o'clock, when they adjourned. On the 25th Mr Denman resumed his address, which occupied the whole of this day. It is impossible, in our narrow limits, even to attempt an abstract of Mr Denman's speech; in the course of which he endeavoured with great eloquence to demonstrate to their Lordships, that every tittle of the charges brought against her Majesty had been destroyed by the evidence for the defence, with one or two slight exceptions, which had been occasioned by the impossibility of compelling certain persons to come over from the continent to give evidence in her favour. We cannot, however, omit the following eloquent and impressive conclusion." This inquiry is unprecedented in the history of the world: the downsitting and the uprising of this illustrious lady have been watched with the utmost care: scarcely a thought or a word that has not had to pass through this severe ordeal: her daily looks have been remarked with unparalleled and disgraceful assiduity. The inquisition has also been of the most solemn kind. I know nothing in the whole race of human affairs to be likened to it; there is nothing in the whole view of humanity which can be said to resemble it, but that great day when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed. He that would bear the sword of heaven, should be as holy as heaven; and if your Lordships have been furnished with weapons and powers, which, I might almost say, omnipotence itself scarcely possesses, to arrive at the secrets of this illustrious female, you will think that the same duty is imposed upon you that belonged to the justice, beneficence, and wisdom of that benignant Being, who, when even

guilt was detected, and vice revealed, said,

If no accuser can come forward to condemn thee, neither will I condemn thee: go, and sin no more."

Oct. 26.-Dr Lushington was this day heard for the defence. In surveying this case, and the charges on which it was founded, some observations he said occurred to his mind, which he would shortly lay before the House. The first was, the age of the Royal Accused. Was ever an instance known in the annals of accusations of this kind, that the person against whom the charge was made was of the age of fifty? No: he would defy any one to cite a precedent so preposterous or ridiculous. The next observation that occurred to the learned counsel was, that the husband that was now claiming to be divorced from his wife, had been separated from that wife by his own voluntary act for upwards of twenty-four years. He had been so separated from her by his own act-by his own free will-without the slightest cause on her part at that time, and for the indulgence of his own fancy, he had broken the solemn bond by which God had united him to her. Who then in this House would dare to tell the Learned Counsel that that husband had any cause to complain? Who would dare to say that the King was absolved from the marriage vow, and whatever prerogatives or licences he might claim, no one could dare assert that he was emancipated from the law of God? Let no one dare say that the assertion contained in this bill," that her Majesty was further unmindful of her duty," was true. What duty did she owe? Who had neglected the duty to the discharge of which they were mutually bound? Who created the separation, and who was it that neglect. ed the duty by which the high and low were equally bound? Would any one dare say there was one law for an ordinary man, and another for a King? Would any one say that an ordinary man was bound by an oath, while a King was not? And was there any one who would not blush to hear the manner in which this unfortunate woman had been persecuted after she had been driven from this country? The Learned Gentleman then proceeded to take a comprehensive review of the whole evidence, from which he argued that the innocence of the Queen was fully established. And now, said the Learned Doctor, "I leave the cause of her Majesty in your hands. I with confidence appeal, not to your mercy, but to your justice, for an acquittal."

Oct. 27.-The Attorney-General addressed the House in reply to the Queen's Coun sel. He went again over the whole charges, and evidence for the prosecution, which he contended was not invalidated by that of the defence. He dwelt particularly on