Star. — London, England, 1824-02-26 00:00:00

Great inconveniency would be sustained, much confu• sion would follow from the adoption of a system which had not been proved to be better than our own. He was one of those who considered innovations and change evils in themselves, and it was only in the contempla tion of some great advantage when they should be re sorted to. He felt that it was not an easy thing to alter the coin of the realm. The proposed alteration was not Only objectionable, but it did not even point out any ad •antaps. He was, howeier, exceedingly anxious that the Irish coin should be assimilated to our own. He felt, unless those distinctions which unhappily prevailed be tween this country and Ireland were removed, that Ire land would never be so happily situated as she ought. Mr. HUME wished to know if a Commission had not already sat on the motion of the Right Hon. Baronet; and if one had, whether any Report had Arisen from it, and whether evidence had been called in the inquiry ? Mr. DAVIES GILBERT replied, that the Commis sion alluded to had sat on Weights and Aleasures, but it had done nothing in reference to money. Sir HENRY PARNELL thought the assimilation of the British coin with the Irish currency would be pro ductive of much advantage. Mr. THOMAS WILSON said that the inconvenience and expense attending the propositions of the Hight • Hon. Baronet could not be counterbalanced by any good which could result from their adoption. After a reply from Sir J. Wnorrestirt, the motion was withdrawn. AUSTRIAN LOAN. The Report on the Austrian Loan Agreement was read. On the second Resolution being put, Mr. HUME rose, and repeated his conviction that a loss of $lO,OOOl. .bad been hicurred from the way in which the payment of the money had been managed. Mr. HERMES said that the Honourable Gentleman seemed re solved not to understand that the agreement as to the mode of pay ment had pieceded the Convention. The English Government never had possession of any part of the Austrian Stock ; the ageets of the Austrian Government had offered the money on certain conditions, under which it had been accepted.—Approved of. NI /SCE L LA N BOWL The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER moved for a re_ newel of the Commlasion of Inquiry into the Revenue. The Right Honourable Gentleman sib), that although the Commissioners, at the head of whom was the Paymaster of the Forces, had already rendered valuable service to the country by their active services, yet there were several branches of the Customs and Excise which still demanded their attention.—Agreed to. Mr. NOLAN - moved for leave to bring in a Bill to amend the Poor 'Laws. Mr. CURTEIS said, that the Honourable Member should di rect his attention to the power of the Special Vestries, and to correct the *louses which existed in the letting of houses to the poor.— Leave granted.. Sir GEORGE CLERK moved for leave to bring in a Bill for ascertaining and establishing a conformity In Weights and Measures. Leave granted. Mr. KENNEDY moved for leave to bring in a Bill to alter the mode in which Juries are chosen to serve in the administration of the Criminal Law of Scotland.—Leave granted. Sir H. PARNELL moved for a variety of Papers concerning the Ounmercial Intercourse between Great Britain and Ireland. • Mr. HUME moved for a Return of the Home Consumption of every Exciseable Ankle for the last ten years, ending at Sth Ja. nnary, 1824; distinguishing Great Britain from Ireland; and also for a Return of the Quantity of all the Articles charged with the Ditty of Cnstem, imported into Great Britain and Ireland, for a aeries of years, where the valued the Article exceeded .;o,ooul. — Oath orderd. • Mr. liERRIES mewed the Annual Indemnity Bill. • Tbe Bankrupt Laws Amendment Bill was read a second time, and referred to a Committee of the whole*Hdust, to meet to-morrow. The Bill for employing Marine Forces on Shore was \ read for the first time. To be read the second time tomorrow. The other Orders of the Dry having been disposed of, the House adjourned at Half -past Seven o'aoik. 'rlfE El' EN ING STA It. LONDON . . - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, Int. THE FUNDS. STOCK EXCHANGE, TWELVE O'CLOCK. Consols opened this morning at 91i for this Account, and 92 for next Account, and, up to this hour, they are 91k; for April 92k. — This befog Account-day, a good deal of business was done, pant colarly in fettling the Accounts. The fluctuation in this Account has been about du pet Cent. Consols were done as low as 86, and as high as 9.2. HALF-PAST 'f WELVE- Censors have improved—they are now 91 FOREIGN FUNDS. Very tittle has bees done iu the Mat ket this morning, and al Foreign Funds remain stationary. Current Prices:—New Spanish 19k to a. OW Iltk a, Austrian 10 pre. Milian 80k, Russian 91k, Meiican Scrip 7k, New Prus sian 931, Old 96, Neapolitan 961, French Scrip lik to 1, Peruvian Scrip 78, Greek 3 pre. Bullet's Mexican bfmes % a to par, Anglo- Mexican Mines 7 to 8. FOREIGN EXCHANGES. liamsunov, FEn. 20.—0 n London, 36. 7. 5(. 10. Baum., Flu. 17.—0 n London, 3 M. 7. 11. Lursic, Frs. 16.—0 n London, 2 M. G. PRICE OF STOCKS AT ONI O'CLOCK. Bank Stock 238 1 ,4 IA 3 / 4 -3 per Lent. Resiu. 92 1 4 % 3 per Cent. Call‘ 91 1 ,4 % 5 ,4 4 per Cents. Old 1023 1 A IA v s 4 per Cents. New 106% 107 Bank Long Annuities 22 11.16 % India Bonds oi. 775. prem. Exch. (4.:1,0a0) 425. 435. 44.s.—Sma11 Vs. 445. Consols for April 92 91 Yi 92%. The Times has twice essayed to render the Public dis satisfied with the financial Expose of the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, but twice essayed in vain. Yesterday we were told that 64 consideration having succeeded to the first perusal of the CHANCELLOR of the ExcitEQUER'S speech, a dead stagnation it will be perceived has taken place in people's minds ;" and to-day, with a felicity of expression which is peculiar to that journal, the Editor says, 64 We perceive, if we are not mistaken, that stun of surprise in the nation, at the late exposition of Mr. ltoasssores astonishing plan of finance, which imposes silence at first, but will shortly break forth into indig nation and exertion." NOW, as the speech of the Cat.tccxtton of the Ex- CHEQUER is before the Public, and as it is so clear of all obscurity—so candid, manly, and intelligible, that he who runs may read it, there is little necessity for com batting the assettions of the Times, for arguments it has none, by simply denying them! and this we feel no hesitation in doing. The new plan of finance has created no," dead stagnation," has excited no " stun of surprise," except at the continued prosperity of the country, and the singular rapidity with which the Vessel of the Stitt is righting herself (to use a sea phrase), after enduring, and that often alone, the storms Ind tempests of so long a war. . Every man, to his trade.—lt was very well for Mr. Counsellet BROUGHAM, in a certain place lately, to talk, in considering the Taxes proposed to be reduced by Mr, Roalasors, of the preference that should have been given, to the Stamp Tax, on Law Proceedings. We doubt not that the Learned Gentleman would be very glad Of au increased-demand for •his Mazueacruazs—that is to say, his opinions and speeches—which would, perhaps, be the natural result of making law victories of cheaper purchase; but it is not quite so clear that the Public would be much the gainers. It is a common thin& among those of Mr. BROUGHAMS TRADE, to represent Law as Justice, and hence there appears, on allocc minty; .when the Stamp Tax on Law Proceedings is adverted ' to, a disposition to represent it as in many instances a bar to justice. Now we appeal to our columns tor a view of the sort of subjects by which the time of:Judges and Juries is consumed; for our reports of such trifling 'matters are, perhaps, the most circumstantial of any Paper, whether it does generally appear that the matter in dispute is rarely worth a tithe of the costs ? The fact, is, that the Law Trade is not supported by those seeking the redress' of wrongs, but chiefly from tht litigious spirit (a glowing evil) of individuali. We shall 'say a few words on this subject. The progress of knowledge and information has had the effect of exciting a corresponding degree of self- , conceit and speculative opinion—and one of the prae tical consequences of this darkening shadow thrown, by the increasing splendour of the ascending luminary, is to make half-instructed and dogmatical spirits mar vellously wise and acute, as they think. Of this class the Law-going people principally consists,—for one lawsuit arising from teal grievance twenty originate in personal dogmatism. See how seldom it is that a law suit for more than £lOO is ever decided. To repress this overweening and uncandid temper in individuals we hold to be just as wise a principle in domestic eolicy as it is to controul the conduct of that less numerous class of litigants, the law-visited worthies. Both are nuisances in society, and in most cases it would be dif ficult to say whether the reptile that filches one's hand kerchief, or the self opinionated personage that resists or demands the payment of a debt, by the aids and helps of the law, is the greatest mural disgrace to civilization. Upon this view we therefore maintain that the Stamp, Tax on Law Proceedings is one of the very last that should be removed, because it is a check on the bad feeling to which we. have alluded, and because it tends to induce litigants-to prefer arbitration to the Courts; or, to state the truth more broadly and philosophically, it tends to necessitate men to submit their controversies to the judgment of those in whose good opinion they are anxious to stand well, rather than to seek refuge for their chicanery in the confessed doubtful processes of Law. To speak, therefore, of the removal of such a ' tax as a thing to be put in competition with the removal of a tax on any raw material employed in our manofac tu:es is, to speak in plain English, rank-nonsense; and. for Mr. BROUGHADI to do so, argues somewhat more of the esprit de corps, on a question of political economy, than seems befitting the character of one who has written so muclo. about it and about it" in the Edimbure Review. The appointment °La Commission to inquire into the delays which an increase of 'business in the Court of Chancery has occasioned, is calculated to give univer sal satisfaction, the Editor of a Morning Paper ex. cepted, who has attacked it by anticipation, because, forsooth, Lord RILDESDALIS is likely to be one of the Commissioners, and Sir WILLIAM GRANT. The ground of opposition to the Noble Lord is not stated, but that to Sir WILLIAM GRANT is, because he retired some years ago 46 from that eminent legal station, which he adorned, in consequence of his age and infirmities. Merciful Powers!" Merciful Powers indeed, (we quote correctly), to talk of Sir WILLIAM GRANT'S infirmities ; why, though certainly not young, he is in full health and strength, with a mind as active and acute as ever, But al though the Times cannot even 44 hint a fault" in Lord It Eli ESDA Le, yet it "hesitates dislike" and drags in an auxiliary, under the mask of a Correspondent, who, while he acknowledges the Noble Lord to be " a' very respectable man," to whom 46 the nation owes some gratitude for the pains he took about the Insolvent Act," objects to him because he was Lord Chancellor of Ireland. —What pitiful malignity is this! Brus..els Papers to the 24th instant reached us this! morning, by which we 12arn, that in Upper Italy the Austrian Government has issued some .new orders against Secret Societies. A letter from Madrid, dated February 12, in the Oracle of Brussels of Tuesday, states that the Decree of Amnesty is certainly signed, and that the Government merely delays the publication of it till French troops have been placed in some towns, where it is ffared it might excite troubles. It is added, that it is considered as certain, that the treaty of occupation is signed for three years, front the Ist of January this year. It is certain that partial con tracts for the supply of the army of occupation, fr a year, have been entered into with several Spaniards. The following are extracts: FRANKFORT, FEBRUARY ' It is reported that the police. both in the Mikan, and the Venetian territory, has received front . Iresaaa fresh instructions, prescribing increased vigilance with respect to all individuals are members of societies, e►en such as are recognised by the ordosnanses of the kingdom of Lonzlrardy and Venice. It seems that pub lic opinion in Upper Italy has a tendency whiek env *eases the House of Austria. 16 . Wul I i AUGSBURG, FEBRUARY 24. Letters from Vienna say, that Prince Metternichlad received information that, after several conferences, Marshal Victor had finally declined the post of Ambas sador at Vienna. Some persons in the office of Foreign Affairs are persuaded that the Marquis of Caraman will return as Ambassador. The Cabinet of Vienna keeps up a constant corre spondence with that of Lisbon on the affairs of Brazil,' in the situation of which country the Emperor seems to take much interest. His policy agreeing with that of the other Members of the Holy Alliance, does not al low him to recognise the title of Emperor, which the Prince Royal has assumed, nor that of Empress, which he conferred on the Archduchess Leopoldina; his Consort. BRUSSELS, F2BRUARY , 23. his Majesty arrived here on' :he 21st for a short visit ; he is expected to leave us again at the end of this week. Theßrince of Orange arrived here this morning. This forenoon we received Hamburgh Pipers, con taining intelligence from St. Peter sburgh of the 4th instant, two days later than the private lettei we yes terday quoted from Galignanis Messrnger. Not a word is stated about the indisposition of the EMPEROR, or the remonstrance to the Porte, which the private letter stated so confidently. The following are extracts: ST. PETERSBURGH, FEBRUARY 4. His Majesty the Emperor has appointed the follow ing persons to administer the great property left by Count Schawalow, viz. the widow Countess Schaw•a low, tile Privy Counsellor Spiransky, the Senators Chittrow, Col. Kulangew, and the AssessorWasilewsky. The Conservateur Impartial has the following from Constantinople, dated January 2: : — " The Sultan seems firmly resolved to double the ef forts for a new campaign against the insurgents. The fleet is fitting out, and it is said that 80 Ortas of the Janissaries are to march to the Morea. They, however, refuse to leave the capital; unless the standard of Ma hornet is raised, and the Vizier marches at their head. " M. de Riguy, commanding the French division in the Levant, arrived here yesterday in a small brig, but ris going to return immediately to Smyrna. It is said that the Captain Pacha will command the land forces, and that Iteschid Mehemet Pacha will be appointed to command the fleet in his stead." _ _ M. Minziacky is not expected before the 20th, for the weather is very bad, and there is much snow in Romelia. The Kirghis have made a new attack on the line of ! Orenburg, taken some of our officers prisoners, and' carried them into the Steppe. General Von Essen, Go.' vernor of Orenburg, has taken measures to chastise these' hordes, which will no doubt be attended with success. For some days past we.have had fine weather. Reau. min's thermometer is from eight to ten degrees. CHRISTIANA, FEBRUARY 10. The Storthing was opened yesterday in the usual form, by Count Sandels, the Viceroy, in his Majesty's name. In his Excellenc,'s Speech, a very satisfactory 'account is given of the state of the kingdom; some changes in the Constitution are to be proposed ; " the most impor tant of which," says his Excellency," is that of Art. 79." iThis Article enacts, that a Resolution adopted without any change by three successive Diets, becomes a law, without reqiiiiing the Royal sanction.) Fiom the report on the state of the kingdom,, it ap pears that the building of a palace is to begin in the Spring ; and that a correction of the frontiers between Russia and Sweden, on the north, will shortly be made. We yesterday gave an outline of the proposed Am nesty of the King of SPAIN, from the Moniteur: we now subjoin A copy of the document, as given in an article from Madrid pia Bayonne. It will be seen that it does not materially differ from the account we gave of it, and that it is anything but an A mnesty: BAYONNE, FEBRUARY 17. We have news from Madrid of the 12th. The Decree of Amnesty has at length appeared. The following are the Articles: I. Pardon is granted to all persons who have taken part inehe Revolution. 2. Excepted the authors and chiefs of the revolution in the Isle of Leon and Corunna. Their names are published. The authors of the conspiracy at Ocaill, - particiihrly Count Abisbal, Alexander O'Donnell, the Deputies who voted in favour of, the Regency of Seri*, as well as the Members of the Regency, his Majesty re serving to himself to exclude from this class some persons who have rawlered him services. in the recovery of his liberty ; and the ant hers of memorials and writings composed for the purpose of taking ,the Crimp frau the King, and having him brought to trial as well as the Infants; those who in secret societies made proposals of the sane tendency, and those who, since the abolition of the Consdtu sionul system, have attended, or shall attend secret societies, or others *Wog be established ; Use authors and editors of books or welder *last Religion and the Throne ; the Judges and Officers who were charged with the trials of Elio and Goffieco ; the promo- Sensed participators in the assassinations at Granada and Cortina*: those who, having had an active share in the Constitutional Govern 'mad, have gone to America to disturb that country ; and those who, having fled to foreign countries, write and conspire against the Government of his Majesty. 3. Alt those comprehended in exceptions shall be tried according to the laws. 4. AR others shall enjoy individual liberty and safety those who are in prison shall be released, and their property, if sequestered, shall be restrred to them. S. This pardon does not authorise the restitution of employments, even those which were allowed before the 7th of March. On this bead, as well as relative to the porificatiiins, a special Decree shall be issued. 6. Thew who us not pert of the exceptions, and those included ht capitobtions with the French Generals, shall admit to the Tri , heads whist* Asti intervene as stated in Art. 3. 7. AU she Decrees and Ordonstasess issued up to - this day relative pewit who have adhered to the Constitutional system are hereby revalw4. This Decree has not been published officially. It has become known during the day that the French_Ambas sador bad prevailed to have it withdrawn, because it was drawn np in a manner not agree.ll tions from his Court. Letters from Cadiz say, that two Spat vessels have just been taken, but it .what nation. The cause of the aggression seines is said to be, that after a war ' Powers, Charles 111. agreed to pay to nual tribute. Since 1868, no payment and the Dey, taking advantage of Spain, or moved by other reasons, clai The Government is certainly uneasy, • been given to put the coasts in a state sources and money are wanting, but armed, and artillery is placed on order has been issued for the French with his Catholic Majesty. It is said tween France and Spain is on the point THE KING. The Kiwo, in general, rides out daily riage. His MAJasTy's rides are princi- Lodge and the surrounding ground .receded by a park-keerrr on horsel did 'not ride out yesterday, being signing official do‘uments, attending his Ministers, &c. NDSOR, FEB.2s.—YesterdAy being of the Birth-day of the Duke of CAMBRI men of his Royal Highness illuminated brilliant manner, in compliment to the Royal Highness. The bells of the the Mort:tog with a merry peal, and occasionally duting the day. Loid out of waiting yesterday, and let Master of the II ,t.se left on Monii.ty which day his NI AJESTV, in the'afternoon, Park in a close cart iage. . " !able to his instruct Spanish merchant is not known by ;ression of the Al. sr between the two to the Dey an an- ent has been mad e , F the weakness o f claims the aster , . , and orders have .te of defence ; re- it boats are b.:in. , some points. .4-, Guards to remai d that a treaty L. pint of being signe WOMB wily in an open c. - 4;. cipally to the Roy : , ids, in which he is ,ehack. Tie let. ; much engaged to dispatches fr(;:,., ing the Annivers IBRIDGE, the traCe:- ,ted their houses .1 the natal clay of h:; Church ushered in d continued to tint; d Sr. Ils:.i.sts veer: for London. 71'1 1 ,: day for London, WI ernoon, rude in the ARY24.. •iok dinner with he tip's peat in Stamm!. I Lady CH tim.orre fowNstruNti, ;tt I.er The Leeti, I.intily, we taken veJesttiau re the hand of the7th +us?) , em i , on their rwite far r. party last night.—Mr. ening party in Resew!. ct dinner party this d..y. mason takes place a! tt,e lcnee, since her return l cheerful by t reprtitioi leaves us for a lengthened sunny, leave us fur their or S.' itorday. o extra Chapel., con. ,ent, are about to l:e pie Parade, and the m of HEREFORD, utir mination of the Chapel, in Caneon• capacious to afford ) persons. Is dined with Earl d a dinner party yes. g-gardens. ;ALISSURY had a se. in Arlington-street. mined a distinguihed it. James's-square. circle of tashionables !My. rte last night, at her tettained another dis- Lausdinvei-house . , Berke- rand dinner this day, r Ladyship will have an f the Duke of CAM- ar, the tradespeople of hi; on the occasion. confined from intik- : son of Lord HENLEY, lies Pm, youngest daugh- at English sacred m- iracles at the holism Open is the prinelfral bass singer kickholm, on the 90th Bred persona were present, , the Military and aril 01- , :r Majesty the Qtrasn con. LIIIDSON, merchant. Ilis need with Miss SCHWAN; 13WWIS lowered with her roebucks have arrived HIANUTT'S table. They are r addressed- 6 To his Ma• beautiful animals, and to Honourable CtiAncrs days since from Italy, f the state of the Duke hstanding the severity .er of the world. His to the Isles of Greece, td under the influence to Rome, wherein be he Viscountestestatt• counts on the day pre. for the Hague. The s the weather becono 3rkmen are incessantly Is are employed on tlw having been so mild. mpede their progress. resent "the finest plc- of the Royal Academy tibition of their talents, The skill displayed by istrumental music, par. astonishment of the en• an overflow with coat. ription. The Duke the - compartment re• the Ladies rotonesse. the Duchess of Cc.l and the Dechees • BRIGHTON, FEBRUA, The Duke of Lagos yesterday tool Earl of Citictiesrsa, at, his LordshiT Pat k : the Duchess of LErns and OsBORNE dined with Lady JOHN T' Ladyship's King's-road residence. and their illustrious relatives, hav4 exercise on the Steyne to-day, where Royal Hussars have been hat mo . niou. The first division of the 56th Infantry, on , mouth, are expected to leave us to-morrow. Lady °mum entertained a quadrille party Aunts, yesterday, had a dinner and evening square.— Major Bouwess entertains a select din —The Second Subscription Ball of the season Royal York Hotel, this evening. Mrs. Corms, whose King's-road residcnce, about a fortnight since, has been rendered - of dinner parties, gives up her house, and leaves season, on Saturday. Sir Al. J. Tutaxav, Burt. Lady, and family, 1 lover -street, residence in :ver-street, on Friday or &nu& In addition to a new Church, two nected• with the regular establish meni erected here, the one on the Marine other in Cannon-place. The Dean esteemed Vicar, w ill have the norm ciating . Ministers at both. The Ch place, is intended to be sufficiently - convenient accommodation to 1500 Yesterday the Cabinet Ministers BATKURST. EDWARD ELLICE, Esq. M.P. bad terday, at his house in Nevroureet, Spring-ga, The Dowager M.isclaioness of SA kct ?arty yesterday evening, at her house the Duke of NORFOLK entertait party to dinner yesterday, at his house, St. Lady GW,YDYR had an elegant ci, yesterday evening, at her house in Piccadilly, Mrs. none had a splendid route house in St. James's-place. The Marquis of LANSDOWN enter tinguished party to dinner yesterday, at La ley-square. Lord GRANTHAM will give a gral at his house in St. James's-square. Ilei evening party. Tuesday being the Birth-day of smear, who has entered his fifty-first year, Royal Highness illuminated their houses on Viscount MELVILLE continues cot position. The Hon. HENLEY EDEN, eldest son will shortly lead to the hymeneal altar Miss ter of / Sir Roaster Pass, Barr. It was yesterday determined that sie is to be introduced at the Concerts Speritmaks House, when Mr. ATKINS was engaged as for the English music. A splendid fete was given at Sttickholl ultimo, at which upwards of eleven hutdred including all the great Eng)4o at Court, Seers, the Corps Diploinatique, fitc. Her descended to open the Ball with Mr. Aaminson, Royal Highness the Caown Panics danced with and her Royal Highness the Caows Pamirs' honoured hand in the dance Mr. MOLL, merchant. • Within the last week, four fine roebuci at Harwich, by various packets, for his Mousse presents from Hanover, and were simply addresse testy the King, London." They were beautiful good preservation. DUKE OW DEVONSHIRE.—The Hr CAVENDISH, who arrived about ten brought very flattering accounts of of DEVONSHIRE'S health, notwith: of the present winter in that quarter Grace had returned from his visit to in a state of renovated health; and of pressing intreaties had returned ' had been sojourning a month. The VILLE, his sister, also received accot. ceding her Ladyship's departure for Duke intends returning as soon as ' favourable for travelling. The wort working at Chatsworth; hundreds house and grounds ; the winter ha' that there has been nothing to imp.. When' finished, it is expected to present cure of earthly grandeur." Yesterday morning, the Pupils of , of Music gave the first public exhibition is the Hanover-square Rooms. The the Students in both vocal and instrurs. ticularly the latter, excited the astonishment thence. The room was filled to an parry of the most genteel description. CLARENOE was present; and in the served fur the accommodation of t. we observed the Duchess of KENT, BENCE, the Princes AUGU6TA, ' GLOUCESTER.