17 DECEMBER 1831, Page 2

Ms Dutch Majesty has at length submitted his ultimatum to

the Allied Powers. He objects decidedly to that part of the treaty by which LEOPOLD will have a right to the navigation of the Dutch canals, as opposed to all the laws of nations ; and quotes PUFFENDORF in support of his argument. We suppose this clause in the treaty must be modified.

The Emperor of Russia's recognition of Belgium has not yet ar- rived; a fact attributed to NI c o AS'S absence from Petersburg,— such at least is one of the assigned excuses for the Emperor's si- lence. Another theory is, that the recognition is wilfully delayed, in order to procure for the King of Holland some better terms, and that the King calculates on this.