The Massachusetts Spy, Or, Thomas's Boston Journal

TUESDAY, November 10.

BOSTON.

By Capt. Falconer, arrived at Philadelphia, and Capt. Delano, arrived here, from London, we have received the following EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE, viz.

STOCKHOLM, [Metropolis of Sweden] Aug. 18.

This day the states were assembled in Pleno extraordinary, when an extract of the secret committee's protocol was read, containing an account, that the garrison of Christianstad, in Schonen, had revolted, and made itself quarter-master in the said garrison; and that, as this affair may have dangerous consequences, the secret committee has, for the better security of this capital, ordered one battalion of the regiment of Upland, and one of that of Sudermania, to march hither, and the cavalry of the Burghers to patrol in the night. Senator Funck, and General Pecklin, are also sent down to Schonen, empowered to assemble the troops, and take such measures as shall be thought necessary to reduce the revolted garrison, and restore the public tranquility.

Several of the members of the secret committee having absented themselves for a long time, new ones have been elected in their places; among which are General Pecklin, Count Dona, Baron Gronhagen, Baron Bror Cedersrom, Lieutenant Colonels Peter Schonstrom and Wicken.

August 21. Yesterday morning a paper was laid upon the table, in one of the apartments of the palace, for all those to subscribe who are willing to swear fidelity to the King; and it is said, that the number of subscribers has been very large.

August 22. Yesterday being the day when the form of government, sworn to by the King, the 29th of May, and by the States, the 1st of June, was to be abolished, and a new one to be produced in a Plenum Pleno-rum of all the Orders, a large detachment of guards was ordered to take possession of the square where the House of Nobles stands; and the palace was invested on all sides with troops, and cannon were placed in the court, near the hall where the States were assembled.

The scene was opened by a speech from the throne: His Majesty had in his hand the silver hammer of Gustavus Adolphus, with which he made the signal for silence, an office usually performed by a Senator, but none were present. His Majesty concluded his speech, by assuring the Plenum, that he did not desire the sovereignty, and would take a solemn oath to renounce it, which he immediately did.

His Majesty then ordered the new form of government to be read to them by a Secretary of Revision. This piece consists of about forty articles; the essential ones are,

1st, The King to choose the Senate himself.

2dly, His Majesty is to call the states together when he pleases, and to separate them also when he pleases, after three months.

3dly, The contributions are to be given by the states; but if not granted within three months, the old ones are to remain: In case of invasion or pressing necessity, his Majesty may impose some taxes for raising money, till the States can be assembled.

4thly, When the states are assembled, they are to deliberate upon nothing but what his Majesty pleases to lay before them.

5thly, His Majesty has the sole disposition of the army, navy and finances, and of all employments civil and military.

As soon as the whole of this piece was read through, his Majesty asked the Plenum, if they would give him their oath to observe this form of government; which being answered in the affirmative, he required them immediately to swear to it, which they did accordingly. His Majesty then required the speakers of the respective orders to come to the table and sign and seal the new form.

After all this ceremony was over, the King stood up and said, that it was proper to thank Almighty God for his assistance, in bringing about so happy an event, and pulling a psalm book out of his pocket, he began to sing the Te Deum, in which he was accompanied by the Assembly.

His Majesty then permitted the states to kiss his hand, after which he left the room, and the states separated, without knowing whether they were to meet again or not. This depends on his Majesty's pleasure.