W+ ~ei..~..,r.~s rr r . ........ THE NATIONAL REGISTER COURSE OF EXC Amsterdam. 12 13 C. F. Ditto, at sight, 12 10 Rotterdam, 12 14 Antwerp, 12 / Hamburg's, 37 6 Altona, sr Paris, 9 days' sight, 23 60 Ditto, 23 90 Botirdeaux, 25 96 Frankfort osi the Maine, 156 Peter.burgh, 9 0 U. Vienna, Ef. Flo. 10 18 Trieste, Ef. Flo. 10 IS Madrid, 30—Cadiz, 36 8i1b0a,361-Barceloaa,334 'AMA., Doc. 91. 454—Gibraltar,301 Leghorn, 47 --lieuom, 431 Malta,43—Venice, 21 GO Naples, 394—Lisbon, Oa Oporto, 40—Babia, 50 Rio J4111'1114 44 Paleriroo, 119 Dublin, per cent. Coo+, 9 per m . o. Foreign gold in burs,3l. ITs. 100. per oz. New Doubloons New Dollars Silver in bars,slandard, 4s. 110. PRICE OF STOCKS. Bank Stork Oniniusu 0. I pet Cent. Red. 761 Imp. S per Cent. 3 per Cent. Consols 711 Isn't& Bonds 11 Si per Lent. Inuits Stuck 2361 4 per tem. 061 Exchequer Bills 56. prent. • per Cent. Nary Cl/US. fur Ac. 781 Lug Ann. 14 Lottery Tickets THE NATIONAL REGISTER. Lon Don : ♦ Y. DECEMBER RS. A complete change has taken place in the King of France's ministers, and we wish we could congra tulate all honest Englishmen, on a similar change taking place here. No one who knows the French character will attach stability to their politics—they are mutable in the extreme—and while in England a man is execrated, abhorred and held in sovereign contempt for one act of apostacy : in France a poli tician may be even popular who has apostatized from, and to every party which has existed in the country fur the last twenty years. With us, we may of the most respectable families—of the Fitz- williams, the Abercrombies, anti the Hollands, that they are Whig Families: but in France, 't ces sont let Geri:nines par tout" —the politics of each indi vidual may be known to day, but must be guessed at for to-morrow. It follows of course that no estimate can be taken of the probable effect, that the recent changes may work in the Cabinet of Paris, but if we may augur from their first act, the present ministers will meet popularity—for by it they withdrew the law which their predecessors Laid introduced into the Chamber of Deputies, to give the Coup de grace to the Liberty of the Press.— We would not prostitute a term which we hold most highly, or we should from this one action denominate the present, a French Wino Adminis tration—they have ceded to the voice of the Peo ple, and so long as a Government will do so (and no longer), does it deserve to be supported, revered and respected. We remember when such was the case in England, and at that time not an English man could be met with, who would hesitate a moment to sacrifice his life, in defence of the Con stitution of his Country. The British spirit has not deteriorated—if our Rulers cease to be respect e3, it is because they have ceased to merit our respect. PROJECT OF LAW AGAINST TILE PRESS WITH. DRAWN. CHAMBER OP DEPUTIES. DEC. 15. At half past one the sitting commenced: the Chamber was very full, but no Minister appeared. It was observed that the centre was very thin. The business of the day began by M. Bazire making a report relative to the election of M. Du rant), whom the committee had returned as duly elected. In the midst of a debate on this subject, a noise was heard in one of the lobbies, and imme diately the State Messengers and Ushers made their appearance before the new Ministers, who were introduced in a body, and with the usual ceremony. Messieurs de Villele and Corbicre, in ministerial costume entered first, and took their seats; next came the Duke of Belluno, in the uniform of a Marshal of France, and Viscount Montmorency, in the dress of a Peer; M. de Peyronnet, in that of a Deputy, his Excellency not having yet assumed the robes of Keeper of the Seals. Ile Marquis de Clermont Tonnere was absent. This novelty interrupted the proceedings of the Chamber for some time. The discussion then con tinued; the result of which was the admission of M. Durand, the proposition for such admission being supported by the whole of the left side, apart of the centre, and a great number of the Deputies on the right. A part of the right opposed it. After some routine business, the Reporter of one of the Cimmitterts moved, that a petition should be laid before the President of the Council of Ministers. Upon which several) voices on the right exclaimed, " Is there still a President of the Council ?" To which several voices on the right replied— " No; there is no longer such a functionary."— (Considerable noise.) M. de Floriac made a report on the petition of the widow Lesurque, whose husband was executed in 1796, though his innocence has since been so lemnly recognised. The report was ordered to be printed. The order of the day in immediate succession was the report of M. de Vaublanc, on the law project relative to the censorship of the journals. The reporter bad been in readiness from the beginning of the sitting, and M. de St. Aulaire and several members of the left seemed disposed to inscribe their names in support of the presumed conclusions of the Committee; but in the course of the debate, and after the arrival of the Ministers, it was spread about that the report would not be made. This rumour had already gained credit, when the Pre sident announced that the Keeper of the Seals was about to speak. (A great sensation in the Chamber, and then a profound silence.) Mr. do PEYHONNET, Keeper of the Seals, then oke as follows :—" Gentlemen, the King having having ordered us to prepare immediately a new law project as to the regulation (!a police) of the jour nals, has also commanded us to lay before the Cham ber the following ordinance." (An almost universal movement of satisfaction.) " Loets, &e.—The project of law relative to the continuation of the law of March SI, 1840, and of auly 46, 1841, is with drawn. " OUT Keeper of the Seals is intrusted with the execution of this Ordinance. " Dated Dec. ts, lett. (Signed) " LOUIS." The reading of this document was followed with rtrong marks of approbation from the right side, and with unequivocal symptoms of impatience on the left. The President after formally recognising the or dinance just presented, stated that he had received the following letter : M. PRESIDENT,-.." Being called to the Ministry since our appointment to be Members pt the Committee on the Budget, we dunk it one duty to request you to desire the Committees who chose us to proceed to a new election. (Signed) " He VILLELE and CORBIERIi " M. DE GERAKDDr...... These gentlemen ought also to give in their resignation of their Ilinctions of Vice Presidents of the Chamber." The President then invited the first and finwth committees to choose members instead of MM. Villele and Corbiere. There being then no further business before die Chamber, it broke up without any day being fixed for the next meeting. Notice of the day of meeting is to be sent to the houses of the Deputies. The Moniteur of Sanday contains Royal ordi. nances, announcing the following promotions:— " The Count de Serre, the Mirquis of Latour- Maubourg, Count Simeon, and Baron Portal, to be Ministers of State, and Members of the Privy Coun cil. " The Marquis de Latour-Nlaubourg to be Go vernor of the Invalids. " Count Simeon, Baron Portal, and M. Roy, are made Peers. " Count Portalis and Baron Mounier are called to the ordinary duties of the Council of State, and attached to the Committee of Legislation." Sir Anthony Carlisle attended on Monday even. ing to deliver his concluding lecture on Anatomy, but was prevented completing it by a most disgrace ful scene which took place. A mob of persons assembled early under the archway, at Somerset house, and endeavoured to gain admission by forcible means. The confusion which took place in conse quence prevented the access of many of the members. Sir Anthony declared that he considered the conduct of the visiters an insult to the Royal Academy, as well as to himself. It was particularly unfortunate fur the students; it prevented the possibility of his displaying the actions of the muscles upon living figures, as he had intended. The Professor dis claimed all knowledge of the means by which so large a number of tickets were procured by the vi siters. The lecture, in consequence, was materially curtailed. Sir T. Lawrence was in the chair. Sir %V. Cungreve was present. A cask of gold, in American, British, and Pont'. guk se coin, worth between 11,0001. and lt,oool. was saved from the wreck of the American brig Elizabeth, and placed in the custody of the Rector of Wisilasea, by whom it has been given up to Mr. Hughes, of Liverpool, agent to Messrs. T. Wilson and Co. of London, the owners thereof. The effects of the disfranchisement of the borough of Grampound, upon the circumstances of the ci-devant electors, have become very apparent. Mr. David Varcoe, a tailor, who is at present mayor of that place, is now confined for debt, and his petition, as an insolvent debtor, is to be heard in London, on the 4th of January next. If some other of the bo roughs a Cornwall, who are nut a whit behind Grampound in venality, were treated in a similar manner, a material alteration in the situation of those persons called freemen, or electors, would scon be munftst. 40! iszairarair DISPENSAIt On Wednesday last the election of the officers to the above Instillation took place—the ►allot commenced at eight o'clock, and closed at four. The numbers baying been cast up, wet, declared to be as follows: For Physicians—Gordon, 282; Cowie, 270; Lefevre, 174; Uwins, 148. - -- • - r, 1189; Kingdom, itil ; Choholey, For 177 ; Collier, 11. For Resident Apothecary—Sample, INS; Rolls, 913; Partridge, 1 ; Fletcher, 0. For Conte tor—Bircheye. 907; flyer, 114 ; Slarling,64 ; Walker, 49; Wilson, 8 s Cooper, 6. • • For Secretary—Mr. J. Pullen, junior, ensulesosisly. Qrs. Gordon and Cowie as Physicians, Means. Ellerby and Kivgdon as Surgeons, Mr. W. Semple as Resident Apothecary, Mr. Birdseye as Collector, and Mr. J. Pullen, junior, as Secretary, were of coarse declared to be the officers duly elected; ■nd we may, without fear sf con tradiction, assort, that no Dispensary in esistmace can boast a smore respectable or efficient Medical Eats.- blislement.—To the credit of this opulent pari>•h we may add. that in little more than a month from the ap. pointasent of a Committee to consider the proptiety of !Neil an Institution, its funds exceed a Thonsand Pounds ! —The necessary measures are taking for the immediate commencement of its beueficial operation, and we co • i dently anticipate the greatest possible service to the lower classes, from the facility et relief which they may 1141 W enjoy, without estrangement Irons their families, or moris• ficatlon of their honest and laudable pride. --- SPECIAL COMMISSION. • LIMERICK, Dec. 17.—John M`Namans t anal Thomas Mollony were indicted this day for the murder of Mrs. Torrance; they were both found guilty, and sentenced to be executed on Wednes day, and their bodies delivered for dissection, which sentence was tarried into execution amid au im mense concourse of spectators. Some of the subscribers to the Bridge-street As.. sociation, it is said, intend to call a meeting imme diately, to take into consideration the state of its affairs. Three or four gentlemen of respectability, who were among the-original subscribers, it is un derstood, have taken upon themselves the task, and will no doubt meet with the support ofmany other,:. Yesterday a new Lottery was contracted for, by Messrs. Bish, Carroll, Hazard and Co. and J. Sive wright, upon the usual Conditions. . • No. 18,602, drawn on Thond ty lasi a Prime of £5 000, was Sold in Shares by Csnaorit, who also Sold in Shares No. 11,486, a Prise of 230,000, drawn the Second Day, besides several minor Ca pital& A a osu R tSO,OOO S'atden Shares by HAZARD. —The Ticket No. 18,900, drawn on Thursday last a Prize of t30,000,3vas sold in Shares by HAZARD & Co. who also Sold in Shores No. 16.487, a Prise of C. 5,008, drawn the Third . Day. The lady of Lord Chief Justice Holt being very ill, Dr. Radcliffe paid her more attention than was customary with him. Thisr was observed, and it was the more remarkable, as it was well known that the Doctor mortally hated Holt ; accordingly, some of his friends asked him the reason ; " Why," said Radcliffe, " I know that Holt wishes the woman dead, so I am determined to keep her alive to pier* him.' CHRISTMAS. Decemher's chilling blasts to cheer, What joy when Christmas does appear; Then we chime dull care sold woe, And kiss beneath the tuisletoe. The sezes each with simians care, Wish to adorn, with taste, their bair, Where on the Iseadl a burets Nail, tttr ROWLAND's fani'd AI/CA.6BAR OIL. 'Twill mike the hair pronstely crow, And'grace and elegant* 1)4 -aline; And it the colones Red or Grey.. Which does not beauty well display. Then, if to change it yon desire, Make use of HOW LAND'S ESSENCE of TYRE, Bosh Oil and Essence you will sweet At Nu. I, in Kirby-street. • Nubs. At his house is Upper Gower erect, fba Ivry of ). Faultier, eeq. of a ion. In Broad street, the lady of .1. Commove, Jut. esq. era sea. Mr.. W. )trirras, of I.re* COI.III MIK.. tt a 101.. At furnhaut green terrace, the lei, of J. F. Munklmare, seq. of ♦. * 11011. Oattoaday lag, al Wobara abbey, the DeePteas of Bedford, of a •Wai iestneD. At Declivity, It.. Dempster, esq. of Brighton, to Agni daargliter of I. Waffttrd, ea+ of Chellone place Wee.. linelins. At M. Moldoed's. Bread sheet, Mr. Elliott, a Irltitlay street, to Nip M. C. Raker, of Mlle end. At Stenos, .1. W. Twit", pet. of the tton. East India Comptrirs deli persica, to Nary, eldest slaughter of W. Deasy, esq of Altos hall, Suffolk. At the Ambassador's chapel, la Paris I. 0. Detractor'. of formerly of the 10th Light Gragoww, to cathatiste &Mask daughter of Sir J. Donal ay. of 13041101400. At Clielrea,Capt. reason, 11.11. to Mbe Dab. At ber ►oose In Glowerwer place, Portals Imam, t►e Ilott. intim aid, aged 64. with,* 1,4 the late Licat.-essimsel iitssres:sl. st Ilse 11.1 IJfr Ituartla, w o fell et Wench.). Al Facto idttest..tlll, Ilene atter a loots and palatal WWI*, N 1. ,r Bower& late of the Ilth re,jment. On tk ithn tti October last, at It. tides*, M. I..knoziton, ate. sargeoa. At Brighton, Stmonnah, wife of the Rev. It. Dedwell, of Meade". bawd. Ots tht Otts of Tel, lot, et Mysore. aged Si, cap. P. Natalia.% ►r t►e Madras artillery. I. } 1 :~ '4. ` Y rk 1 ■