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PRICE 01: STOrKS 3 per Ct. Cons. 791 I * Cons. for Ace. 79 Bl 3 per Cent. fled. 78e 1 ex d 3* pet Cr. 181 P, ra ex div 34 per Ct. Red. 87j I es d 31, per Cent. New, 881 i 1 I T TWO O'CLOCK. t per Ct. 1826, 96} i Long Ann. Jan. 1660, 161 I Oid Annuities —. New, £lOOO Each. Bills 18 19 14 16 £6OO Ditto 41100 and £2OO Do. 20 14 FOREIGN STOCKS.: Maxi Han, 571. Columbian, 1824, 141; ditto 100, 14. Danish, . blezican, 1825, 361. Russian, 89; ditto 111, 891. Spanish, 15/ r ; for Account, 151 I. Spanish 1823, 141. French 5 per rot, 841 soc. Three per Ct, 581. Exchange, 25f 10c. IMPANIES. Trish Grand Canal, 75 For and Clyde, DNS Liv. & Man.Railway,LlSto£9o Cromford, se4s Guardian, .--. Albion Fire, £75 I I Alliance, ASs County, £4O Bolanos Mines, £lBO Steam Navigation, dia. £6 15s r, 56. Wind N.W. LONDON. FRIDAY, APRIL 15. ••• We beg leave to inform our friends in Wakefield, that Blr. STANFIELD, Bookseller, Westgate, has obligingly undertaken to re zeivt Orders, Advertisements, and Intelligence for the STAIN in regard , o that Town and Vicinity. .1 rumour is very general in the City this afternoon, General SKRZYm Exit t, in still farther following up his ::accesses against the retreating Russian army, had com plctely defeated General DIEBITSCII, and taken him pri :loner. We cannot trace any authentic source for this nxnour. Private Letters from Brussels, received to-day, confirm what has been mentioned in the Paris Papers, that General LAMA RQUE is to be invited, to take the command of the Belgian army. We give in a subsequent column several interesting pas ::ages from the Paris papers, received this morning ; together itli extracts from the Prussian State Gazette of the Bth and 9th instant. The latter supply meagre details of the recent exploits of the Poles ; and from the reluctant admis iions of that paper, w•e are further led to believe, that .!ditional advantages over the Russians have been obtained ; .though we have no positive confirmation of the news of yc , sterday, or of the fact of GEISMAR having been made prisoner. The arrivals from Paris to-day convey the intelligence, Ll:at the strength of the new Ministry is daily increasing.— It appears that the new electoral law has been carried by a majority of three hundred. Private advices, received at the same time, add, that this Ministry is so firmly seated, and so decided in its policy, that its pacific intentions are likely to be maintained in their full extent. Even the complicated affairs of Belgium appear to have been mastered by the French Cabinet ; and, if we can credit these letters, the joint and final mode of arrangement, by the five Allied Powers, will forthwith be promulgated. All these favour able circumstances have had the effect of a considerable im provement in the French Rentes ; and yesterday three per cents. were done at 58. With regard to Poland, we are very willing to believe the necoants in the paragraph from the Messager des Chambres, given in yesterday's STAR ; but as the Polish victory, there nientioued, is said to have taken place at Grochow, near Warsaw, where the battle of the 31st was fought, and with similar results in number of prisoners and cannon, we fear that it is only a travelling version of the affair of the 31st. SKRZYNECKI, after the affair of the 31st, fought a second shade in advance, on the Ist, and proceeded 20 miles to Minsk, and his cavalry to Seidlec, other 20 miles. If, therefore, he fought a third battle, and at Grochow, he must have fallen back, and the Russians have advanced, nei ther of which is probable. Nor does the Strasburgh Tele graph add to its authority ; for Strasburgh is not in the route from Poland. Nevertheless, there has, no doubt, been other contests, and, we trust, further Polish Victories, of which we must await the details. As SKttzYxECKI tells us, that he detached General xStil to the left, to keep in check the corps of SACK EN, eantoned between the Bug and Narew, we may expect, by the next advices, some results in that quarter. From Minsk, Usitssxt could be reinforced, and the clearing that district ..1 the enemy would open the communications between Georgenburg and Wilna, in North East Poland. What has become of the Imperial Guards, does not appear.— The last account we had of them was at Kowna and Au 4iistow ; but the distances are great, and the march destruc :ive, through the most extensive forests in Europe. Besides, the country behind and around them, is in open insurrection. Their nearest point would be the corps of SACK i ; and, therefore, it may be inferred, that an attempt will be made to !estroy that corp. Minsk is a good position, while 'FCIIZYNECI maintains his communications by Gaociiow ith Warsaw. DIEBITSCII, on his right, has his choice nher to retreat across the Bug into Volhynia, or to call in Lis detachments frcm Lublin, &c. and hazard a general 6 attL Sonic or all of these results may be expected to ap pear in tile next, or next following advices. Warsaw, and its suburb Praga, in the centre, l‘lodlin on the left, and Zamosc on the extreme right, is the base of the Polish opera tions, which are every where strengthened by the Vistula, .ind by the Bug, and other rivers flowing into it. Posxati A, is the most westerly province of Poland, and was seized by Fie tIPERIC in the infamous partition of 1772. Posen, its capital, is about 100 miles due east from Berlin, and is situated on the Warta, a branch of the Oder. Of the lact, that the letaling people of this province have joined t4eir countrymen at Warsaw there, is no doubt. This, then, 'vls the true cause of the military cordons, described in the derlin Gazettes. It was not to prevent the escape of the asurrectionary Poles, but to hinder the Prussian Poles from 'olning them. If Poland be unanimous, she can bring 'lf a million of fighting men into the field, and repel the 'h't Despots, should they be disposed to dispute her complete e : , teration— an event which the destruction of the Russian armies now leads us to anticipate. A popular Government in Poland will atone for the disappointment in that of France. In the House of Lords last night, Lord MA LMESBURY moved for returns relative to the operation of the Beer bill. He stated various objections, in which the CHANCELLO a, Lord CA ERN ARV ON, and other Peers concurred. It seemed to be agreed that alterations are necessary ; but such as, we fear, will tend to ruin thousands of struggling persons, who have so recently embarked their last resources, on the credit of Legislative consistency. What an unhappy election it was, from mere fiscal considerations, to open such houses, and take the duty off Beer instead of Malt. In this way every thing is constantly sacrificed to taxation ! Lord WADDING rot; presented one of those contemptible petitions, got ep in Scotland, from the miserable faction who live and flourish by corruption. It was from Edin burgh, whence Mr. Hum E had presented a petition, signed by 35,000, in favour of the Bill. Yet the majority of 62, of a meeting of 100 only, had presumed to obtrude this petition. Lord ROSEBERRY, in the happiest manner, explained its non-importance and irrelevancy: but the Dull. of Buc cLauGn gravely supported it. The Duke of WELLINGTON then presented another from even a more insignificant meeting in Dumbartonshire, 61 present and 36 for it. Lord lirwa was happy that his Grace considered such meetings as farces. Lord LANSDOWNE then presented one from the Egyptian Hall Meeting, signed by 9,000 persons, in favour of the bill. This afforded an opportuuity for a prolonged debate about the bill itself, and the alterations resulting from the Popula tion Returns. These Lord GREY explained ; and in reply to a long speech of Lord CAERNARVON, and to an opposition of the Bishop of BRISTOL, the LORD CHANCELLOR entered into an elaborate history and defence of the bill, in its prin ciple and details. Lord WYNTORD and Lord FARNHAM followed against the bill ; but the arguments and statements were similar to what has already been published in every variety. The Irish Subletting Act was postponed. In the HOUSE of COMMONS, Mr. GRANT postponed his interesting motion, for the emancipation of the Jews, till the sth of May. Sir GEORGE MURRAY claimed the elec tive franchise for the church of Scotland, and representation for its Universities, which last Mr. GRANT said was under the consideration of government. Mr. HUNT presented a petition from a parish near Man chester, in favour of the Bill, and another from New Lanark, against the Corn Bill, taxation, and for being represented, upon which an altercation arose between that gentleman, Mr. FERGUSON, and Mr. O'CONNELL ; which from our sincere anxiety for the success of the reform measure, we cannot but regret had ever occurred, and do not think it necessary to recapitulate. Lord AvrIIORP brought down a message from his MAJESTY, for a provision for the QUEEN, in case she should survive his MAJESTY; which, on the motion of the noble lord, was ordered to be referred, this day, to the consideration of a Committee of the whole House. Mr. JoHN CAMPBELL moved for leave to bring in a bill, to amend the law respecting inheritance and descent, and to allow parents to succeed as heirs to their children, and collateral relations to succeed as heirs to each other, though of the half blood. On the motion for the third reading of the Civil List Bill, after a long debate, Mr. Hustz moved as an amendment, to leave out the words " 510,0001." for the purpose of sub stituting the words " 435,0001." for pensions. This was was seconded by Mr. HUNT, and on a division there were 17 for it, and 72 against it. A discussion then took place relative to the allowances to the rest of the Royal Family, on which Mr. HUME made various clear statements. Col DAVIES moved an amend ment to reduce the £130,000 to £118,500. But it was not pressed to a division. This day despatches, supposed to be of great importance, were received at the Colonial Office, from his Excellency Sir CHARLES BAOOT, our Minister at the Hague. This afternoon, another conference of the representatives of the Allied Powers, on the affairs of Belgium wns held. A Cabinet Council was this afternoon summoned to meet this evening, at ten o'clock, at the Foreign Office in Downing-street. A very numerous Deputation of West India Merchants had an interview this morning with the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, in Downing-street. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.-EICLUSIVE. Cl, The following passages are extracted from Galigitassi's Mes umgcr, received this morning:— PARIS APIUL 12. • The Moniteur contains the official publication of the law relative to proceedings in cases of offence by the press, pla cards, and public crying ; and that relative to the security money to be deposited by journals and periodical publications 1 . that appear irregularly. The Royal Court has dismissed the complaint against the editor of the Avenir, for an article in its publication of March 18. The Journal de Paris, the Tribune, and the Quoti dienne, were all seized yesterday, at the requisition of the Procureur-General. On Thursday, a Commissary of Police, accompanied by several officers, proceeded to the house of M. Prevost, a bookseller, to seize a pamphlet entitled Du Gouvernentent de tons, ou du Gouvernetnent Republicain, published by M. Aug uste Cannes. Only a few copies were seized, several thousans having been sold in the course of a few days. The Commissary also went to the house of M. Constant Chant pie, printer, to seize the same pamphlet. We understand that the subscriptions for the National Loan already amount to a very large sum. M. Rothschild' has subscribed for 400,000 fr.; Messrs. Andre-Cottier, Mollet, and several other bankers, from 100,000 fr. to, 200,000 fr. The Committee of the Commerce de Chauf fage en Chantiers have subscribed for 200,000 fr. A great number of Peers, Deputies, and other persons, are among the Subscribers. Gen. Delon, a member of the Chamber of Deputies is appointed Commandant of the Military Division of which Metz is the centre. The artillerymen of the National Guard now do duty at the Palais Royal in conjunction with the other companies of this civic force. PUBLIC Sank Stock, 201 200 1 India Stock, 206. Bonds, 3 1 London Dock', £59 101 St. Catherine's, £lB lot City Gas, fl9O Bank of Scotland, £lB7 British Linen, £350 Grand Junction, £245 Leeds, £395 Regent's, £lB 101 Ona o'CLocr..—Barometer, 29-911; Weather, hazy and cold. E EVENING STAR. !"r '4" '.: A general order has been read to the troops, announcing they may hereafter propose to assign to England. Ireland, an] Scot land respectively. Is this, we ask, a point of mere unimportant that ail married non-commissioned officers wishing to settle detail, or does it involve one of the most material principles of the bill ? at Algiers, will be conveyed there free of expense, and Again, the popultion of England, Ireland, and Scotland is divided into allotments of land granted to them. This measure shows the distinct classes of ri proo.:et Ts and labourere, and these arc of various that the rumours of' that colony being abandoned are un- orders and degrees. Tnere are agricultur a l proprietors, tenants, and founded. , labourers; there are manufacturer—employer and workmen ; there ' are commercial men and traders, and their servants and dependents ot The indica/eta of Bourdeaux has a letter from Toulouse a hundred different description& Ministers have withdrawn so much of the 3d inst. which states that 3,000 muskets, destined of their pledge as to leave it a matter of doubt., of negociation, and ot for Spaiu, had been seized in the commune of Arius, traffic, how large a portion of the whole representation they may here. . after propose to assign to the agricultutal, the monied, the commercial, arrondissement of St. Gaudens. ,or the manufacturing edema respectively. is this, we onc e more in- The Journal de Saone et Loire has the following article : quire, a point of mere ur.itnportant detail, or does it involve one of the —" Our Prefect, in pursuance of orders from the Minister , most essential principles of the Bill ? W ; that of the Interior, has directed the Mayors, by a circular of I HERALD.—The motion of Mr. Fowell Butvon relative to the anti - slaver April 1, to send him on the Ist of etch month at latest, slavery question stands for this evening. Wool the precise nature ot motion is, we do not pretend to say -it is sufficient for us to know commence from May, a list of all foreigners who have' that its object is to accelerate the abolition of a practice which has resided in their communes during the preceding month. This long stood condemned by the united seatenc.: of reason, religion, and list will comprise three classes, namely-1. Foreigners (not humanity, and which tarnishes our moral character, and is a deep stain upon our civilization. But it is not our cultiv ated sentiments naturalised Frenchmen) who have fixed their abode in the only—the pure and honest instincts of human nature revolt at a etate commune. 2. Foreigners who without having a permanent of slavery. and not the proudest patriot of in: classic lands of ancien• residence live there a part of the year to exercise their in - freedom felt a deeper abhorrence of bandage and its degradation that) dustry or profession. 3. Foreigners who shall have resided the poor Indian, whose untutored mind there only a few days." Sees Goo in clouds, or hears him in the wind. Extract of a letter of the 4th instant from Toulon Perhaps the greatest triumph of civilized opinion in modern times was , : the abolition of the . 4 slave trade," for which Wilberforce and Clark " Our Roadstead now presents a very brisk appearance, son, and their fellow labourers in the cause of humanity, had so long from the great number of armed vessels that are to form the contcoded under the most adverse circumsulnc:s, until, at length, the squadron, of which it is said Admiral de Rigny will have the legi s la t ure a dop t ed the p r inc i ples which justice and Christianity had command. A mutiny broke out a few days ago among the consecrated, and pointed the terrors of criminal law at those workmen of the naval arsenal, in consequence of a reduction Who drive a loathsome traffic—guage and span And buy the sinews and the bones of man. But the abolition of the slave trade is, and must continue to be, in of their wages. When the magistrates attempted to send the ringleaders to prison, resistance was offered, especially complete until slavery instills rooted out. As long as there are slave by the blacksmiths, who threatened to attack the gendarmes in our plantations there will be a temptation to illicit traffic in the r i b:- with iron bars. M. Bonnard, director of the port, addressed minable getinchorenduifiseei n ' g human ar b t e u i r n e g beings—and the w r e t ch e d drat traffic . e must ta o f b pro theeacii. ductive gusting cupidity than the open and tolerated trade seas, obje cts the s.: rioters, and succeeded in pacifying them. Order was re erecy essential to carrying it on makes It necessary to adopt the mom stored, and no one sent to prison. All of them have since resumed their work." cruelly ingenious modes of packing the contraband bodies of negroes it. --,.... the smallest possible space between the decks or in time hold of the vessel WARSAW that bears its cargo of misery over the tropical seas, pursued by the turns amongthe e dictal APRIL 4.—The State Gazette of Warsaw contains ctal articles, two reports from General Zskrzynecki, one of desolated Africa. We arc aware that the question of the abolition of dated from the field of battle at Dembe Wiclkie, the other Ist April, slavery in our West India islands has its difficulties, in consequence ot 10 e.s.—( These we have already published.)—The same paper con- the length of time in which the acquisition of slaves has been tole:atoll, tains also the following account : and the property therein said to be acquired ; hut we also know that the Mown 31.—Last night the Russians attempted to burn the bridge House of Commons, more than seven years ago, passed cetain resolu. from Warsaw to Prager. They launched at Karesew three boats filled tions not merely declaratory of the sense of the house in condemnation with combustibles, one of which had also *oval hundred shells on of s lav e r y , but pledging the government to adopt effectual and board, the bursting of which, it was supposed, would prevent any d decisive measures for ameliorating the condition of the slave popu persons from attempting to save the bridge, when it should be set on t articipation in those civil rights and privileges which are enjoyed lotion in his Majesty's colonies, with a view to prepare them tor a fire. Several boats, with Cossacks on board, followed at a dis tance, in order to set the fire-ships afloat, if they should y other classes of his Majesty's subjects. Now we believe we are happen to run aground. The plan failed, for the fire-ships correct in stating that no "effectual and decisive measures" have since ran aground, and the shells beginning to burst, killed some of been adopted or enforced in the West India islands, to ameliorate the cossacks, and obliged the others to put back. Two of the the condition of the slaves, and prepare them fir their long-deferred fite.ships burnt, the third remained around; the explosion of the , yyp, emancipation. It is time that something shopld be done ; but we think shells was beard for five hours, and hence it was reported that a heavy the case of the unfortunate woman Kitt H icon, which weublished cannonade had been heard in the direction of Willanow. If the fire- on the authority of an o ffi cial statement of Lord Goderich, in our paper ships had not run aground, the object would still have failed; as every of Wednesday, sufficiently proves that in Jamaica, where the barbarities precaution had been taken. occurred of which that woman was the victim, slavery preserves all its Aries. I.—The success of yesterday is wholly owing to the bold on horrors, while the outrages which it stimulates power to exer and skilful manmuvres of the General in Chief, which were executed eas e upon the helpless objects of its capricious cruelty are as unrestrained with such rapidity and secrecy, that the inhabitants of the capital, by any sense of decency or manly feeling as they are free from the - rasp of crimi nal land, compare justice. When we hear the situation of the poor of d with that of the West India ne g roes , though all passed under their walls, heard at the same time of the be - E ginning of the action, and its success. The bridge of Prangs had been covered with straw, that the rumbling of the heavy cannon passing over and when we find that a bill of indictment preferred by the Auomey-General of it, might not be heard. The prisoners brought to Warsaw are of the Jamaica, under the direction of the Secretary of State, against the per. 24th and 25th divisions; almost the whole of the 95th regiment were taken prisoners. The Polish regiment, called the "r of the cruelties upon Kitty Hylton was thrown out by the Sons of Warsaw, P etri " . Grand Jury, we must say, that nothing can be more absurd than to which was under the command of the French Colonel Romarino, who draw such a comparison; for however scanty the wages, however hard was in the battle as Brigadier General, was engaged for the first time. the lot of the poor man in England may be, he has rights which Field Marshal Diebitsch did not witness the battle, being just then en- the law practically recognizes, std which no man, however gaged in reviewing the guards, who had lately arrived. Gen. Skrzy- great or opulent he might be, could dare to violate as the necki had a horse wounded under him. The members of the govern- rights of humanity were violated in the case in question, without having meat, Czartoryski, Barzykowski, and Count Gustavus Alalschowski, to pay deeply in damages for the wrong, or undergoiug the sentence of minister for Foreign Affairs, were in the hottest of the fire. The da t i a culprit at the bar of public justice. Indeed Lord Goderich says-- before yesterday, the dead bodies were buried: 500 men, provided wi " Were Ito assume the judgment of the grand jury to be correct, it spades, were sent for that purpose. would follow that the laws of Jamaica afford the slave no protection According to further accounts of the 2d April, in the same journal from such sufferings as ere shown by evidence upon oath to have been M. Plichts, Secretary-General to the G over nment, who was commis- undergone by Kitty Hylton." Is it not then clearly established that dead to deliver to the General in Chief the cross of a Knight Coro- something ought to be done, without further loos of time, to accelerate mender, conferred on him, met him just as he had gained a further ad the extinction of a system so allied to barbarism, and so productive:of vantage over the Russian troops. Captain Imaki, Aid-de-Camp to the _,... e ? Commander in Chief, has brought to Warsaw the standard taken on the ""'" Ist: he left the General in Chief at Kaluszyn. Up to twelve o'clock at noon on the 2d, seven thousand prisoners have been brought into Warsaw, and more continue to arrive. Eleven cannon, taken in the battle, have also been brought in, and eleven more are expected. —Among the prisoners are twenty officers, of different ranks. A very great number of the prisoner are from the Provinces, formerly belonging to Poland. The IVarsaw Gazette has the following article :—" In the night of the 29th, the Russians attempted to pass the Vistula at Siekierki, near Ciarniakow, but their design was frustrated by our troops. Along the bank of the Vistula, occupied by them, they have erected alarm posts, probably to effect, by lighting beacons, the passage over the river, at the same moment, along the whole line. Accord ing to the statements of prisoners, the passage was to be attempted I at five points. FROM THE POLISH FRONTIER, APRIL s.—According to the latest accounts which have been received, several Russian corps 1 bad collected in great force, between Kalpszyn and Seidlec, and a dal dee battle might shortly be expected. The Warsaw Journals contain many regulations, and proclamations, of the Governor. General. He smninds the inhabitants. that the city is still in a state of siege, and that now, more titan ever, all depends on the punctual performance of their duties, by the National and Civic Guards. Every one must be ready to take the field at the first signal, and the smallest disobedience will Ibe severely punished. The Governor having convinced himself, that I in spite of all preceding prohibitions, several persons still keep arms concealed, orders them to be delivered by to-morrow, otherwise suet persons shall be shot, in conformity with an article which he has him self added to the military code. He also requires a large quantity of I straw for the army in Warsaw, and in the field. The Vim-Governor orders all police officers and soldiers, belonging to the camp in the field, who cannot justify their remaining in Warsaw, Iby a written permission of the Governor-General, immediately ro join A* %absents, on pain of being treated as marauders.—Prussian gala Omrstie, April 8-9. BERLIN, APRIL 8. St Schuld rich. 4 per cents. ... .. 84j Pr. English Loan, 1818, 5 per cents. ... tr7O Do Do 1822, 5 pet cents. Do Do Bonds, 1830, 4 per cents ... 751 1 Prussian States Gazette. Tux Haouz. Aram 10.—Among the reports of the day, is the fol lowing :—According to a new partition of the National Debt, 15-31 are assigned to Holland, 15.31 to Belgium, and 1-31 to Luxemburg. Aram 12.—The first Chamber of the States General has agreed to Ithe loan of 42 millions. Gen. Ukock has inspected the positions in Dutch Flanders. The troops and the inhabitants are all animated with the best spirit& in fa vour of the King and country. The greatest exertions are making in the dock-yards at Flushing. The Kalv, Kontenaar, and Waterloo of the line are fitting out for sea, with all speed. Tice Ncliellenia and Skelder corvettes are ordered to take up a position off Caltoo. AMSTERDAM, APRIL 12...-ACIUoI Debt 2i pa cent. 391 f : Amount Snynd 41 per cent. 641 851; Do. do. 3i per cent. 51 52. lIPCHANGZ OW LONDON •••Il f. 90 en 11 87 5-10; two months, llf. 82j to 11 Ml.—Dutch Papers, April 13. CITY. ONE O'CLOCK. Consols have improved this morning. They left off yes terday at 78H for the account, and opened at 79} this morning; at present they are 79e to ; for money 791. In the Foreign Market little or nothing doing as yet. CITY, TWO O'CLOCK. The Funds have rather g iven way since the early part of the morning, when Consol were 791, at present they are 78j 79 for the Account. For Money, 79 to j. In the Foreign Market little or nothing doing. We have private letters from Frankfort, by express, stating that the Funds had got up there 5 per cent. owing to the answer of the Cabinet of Vienna to the French Government. Austria states that it is not her views to make any aggrandise ment in Italy, but wishes to be in friendship with France, and the moment the revolutions are at an end in Italy, she will withdraw her troops ; but until that is accomplished, they will be forced to keep possession of some of the fortresses. SPIJUT OF THE JOURNALS. Tzwza.—A message from His Majesty last night was delivered to the Commons., requo.ting that an adequate provision might be made for the Queen, in the case of the King's previous demise. This, no one will doubt, is a proper and provident measure, but long may that time be deferred at which it shall take effect! In the course of a discussion last night in the House of Lords on the presentation of petitions for Reform. Lord Grey took occasion to say, in the most distinct terms, that Ministers would stand or fall by the principle of their bill. Let this determination be firmly acted upon, and fully understood, and we will undertake to say that taey will nor fail.—Lord Carnarvon poured forth a stream of invective against the bill, in a style worthy neither of his great talents, nor of his candid character ; but the Lord Chancellor rolled back the tide upon him with the vigour and impetuosity of a whirlwind: flndependently of the essential merits of the scheme of re form, how can victory be doubtful when the cause is upheld by such a mighty champion ? PI:MT.—It is pretended by the discomfited and retreating revolu tionists that the parts of the reform bill which his Majesty's united and unanimous ministers hare abandoned to chance, to scramble, or to in trigue, are not such as involve the principle of the measure. This alle. gation we propose seriously and calmly to examine, and shall be greatly mistaken if, when subjected to such an examination, it do not turn out to be strictly equivalent to an admission that the bill was, from the fi rst, entirely without principle. England, Ireland, and Scotland are three parts of the united kingdom, identified with each other, no doubt, so far as regards their substantial and permanent interests, but essentially distinct from each other in all that regards the manners and structure of society—the popular forms of worship and prin. clples of religion—the habitual temper and feelings of the people. The bill to which ministers were pledged apportioned to each of these heterogenous divisions of the empire a certain definite share of the whole national tation. But ministers hays withdrawn so much of their pp a s to leave it a miser of doubt, of nma. dation, or of tzar., w large a proportion of the repreeentailo THE QUEEVS DRAWING ROOM. Yesterday the Queen held a Drawing Room at tire King's Palace, St. James's, which was more numerously attended than any hitherto held by her Majesty. The Honourable Corps of Gnt!men Pero.ioners lined the Presence Chainirer and the Picture Gallery, Irtadtd by Lieutenant Henrich. The Guard Chamber was lined by the Yeoman Guard, headed by Mr. Curtis, tha Exon iu waiting. A Guard of Honour from the Royal Horse Guards occupied the great Court-yard. Their Majesties entered the state rooms soon after two o'clock, accompanied by the Duke of Sussex, the Laud gravine of Hesse Homberg, and Princess Augusta, attended by their great Officers of State. Their Majesties pleeedvd to receive the presentations and congratulations a those who have the privilege of the calve, and afterwards the general company, as follows : The Russian Ambassador and Princess Lieven, the Netherlands' Ambassador and Madame Falek, the Austrian and French Ambassadors, Madame Bermudez, the Lady of the Spanish Minister, the Prussian Minister and Baroness Bulow, the Swedish Minister and Countess Bjornstjerna, the Mexican Minister and Madame Gorostiza, the Neapolitan, Danish, Sardinian, and Wtirtemberg Irinisters ; the Arch bishops of Canterbury and York, and the Bishop of London ; the Lord Chancellor, the First Lord of the Treasury, the Secretaries of State for the Home and Colonial Departments, and the First Lord of the Admiralty ; the Lod Chamberlain, the Master of the Horse, the Groom of the Stole, the Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen Pensioners ; the Lord Chief Justice of England, the Secretary of State for Ireland, the Master-General of the Ordnance, the Vice Chamberlain, the Treasurer of the Household, the Master of tha Ceremonies, the Rev. Mr. Holmes, the Sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal. Dukrb—Argyll, Manchester. Duchesses—Gordon, Northumberland, De Dir.o, "or.troe, Saint Alban's. Marquises—Lothian, Thomond. Marchionesses—Lan.downe Cornwallis, Tbomond, Hastings. Earls —Goedord, Gower, Derby, Carlisle, Guildford, Meath, Ches terfield, Caledon, Tankerville, Waldcgrave, Derby, Roden, Hardwicke. Countesses—Gower, Guilford, Meath, Denbigh, Radnor, Caledon. Listowell, Erroll (Dowager) Sefton, Chesterfield, Clare (Dowager) Brownlow, Roden, Huntingdon, Nelson, NeetheaL Irucousts--Strangford, Ennismore, Hood, Ashbrook, !imbue', Acheson, Fit:bawls. Viscourderscs—Fitsharris, Hood Lords—Byron, De Tablcy, Ellenborough, James O'Brien, Prtre, Waterpark, Henry Thynne, Grantham, Frederic Paulet, Kilmsine, Bingham. Baroness—Grey de Robin. Ripte Homoisrable—Sir Stratford Canning. The names of most of the noblemen and gentlemen pre sent appeared in our list of the company at His MAJ rs . r v's last Levee. Several distinguished persons had the honour of being presented to their MAJESTIES on this occasion. i i t i ---.: 1 , 1 \I i , ; i t I , 1 1 , '4 ,... I i , I , 4.. t i • J