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3se PARLIAMENTARY INTELLIGENCE. HOUSE OF LORDS. FRIDAY, APRIL f2I. This being the day fixed for the meeting of Parlia ment, several Peen assembled about two o'clock. Soon atter tiLtt hour the Lord Chancellor, the Archbishop of Can:ro bury, the Doke of Wellington, the Earl of West. niorlautl, and the Earl of Shafteshorv, took their seats in front of the throne, as Commisooners. The Loan HANCELLOR directed the Deputy Gen tleman Usher of the Black Rod to proceed to tire Com mons, to summon that House to attend at their Lord ships' bar forthwith. Mr. Qoarnse, the Deputy Usher, proceeded accord ingly to the blouse of C s, and soon after return ed, accompanied by the clerks of that House, and a considerable number of the members, among %vitriol were the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the four representatives of the ci:v of London, in their robes. The LORD CHANCELLOR stated, that his Majesty bad been plea-ed to order letters patent to be issued for the appointment of curtails Lords therein named to open the Parliamertt, which letters patent the Lords and Gen tlemen present svonl , l now hear read, The Commission being read, The LORD CHANCELLOR said, that, in obedience to his Majesty's commands, he had to infmni the Lords and Gentlemen then in attendance, that as soon as a suffi cient timnber of ltlembers of both Houses should he sworn, his Majesty would declare the causes for the as sembling o; this Parliament. In time mean time, it was his Majesty's pleasure that the geotletuen of the Home or Commons should return to the place ty isere they usually held their sittings, and there proceed to choose a fit and proper person to be their Speaker, and that they should present the person so chosen at the bar of that House to-morrow, at two o'clock, for his Majesty's ap probation. Tne Commons then withdrew, and their Lordships went to prayers. Alter prayers, the oaths were taken in the usual form by the Lords present. The Lord Chancellor and the Doke of Clarence were first sworn separately. Af terwards the following Peers took the oaths, viz.—the Dukes of Wellington and Athol; Marquisses Camden, Cholmondeley, Anglesea, and Winchelsea; Earls of Liverpool, Westmorland, Shaftesbury, Kate, Orford, Aberdeen, Abergavermy,Caledon, St. Gernisas, Darn ley, &c.; Lords Napier, Beauchamp, Cols ille, Sydney, Keith, Kenyon, Howard of Effingham, Lake, &c.; the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishops of Norwich, Salisbury, Worcester,St.David's, Exeter, St. Asaph, &c. At four o'clock the House adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS. FRIDAY, APRIL 21. This being the day named for the assembling of the ' new Parliament, the Lord Stewart (Lord Chohnondely) ' appeared in the Long Gallery of the House of Commons to administer the oaths to the Members. His Lordship remained one hour, from twelve it) one o'clock, thus engaged ; and he then named a deputation from amongst the Members, who continued to swear in till 2 o'clock. At half pat two there being possibly upwards of ibp Members present, they were summoned to the House of Peer, by the Usher of the Black Rod. Having returned, and the several Members having taken their seats, Sir W. SCOTT rose amidst cries of hear ! hear! He addressed himself to Mr. Dyson, the Clerk, seated at the table, observing that the duty of selecting a Speaker from their own body once more devolved on the House. Fortunately for them, the selection of an individual well entitled to fill that distinguished situation was not a task of much difficulty ; for the Right Hon. Gentleman who had occupied the Chair in the two last Parliaments had peculiarly recommended himself to their notice and support. lie had become entitled to their preference. It could not be denied that many Honorable Members possessed talents which would afford every reasonable expectation that they could effectively discharge the ar duous duties of the Chair ; hut the Hight lion. Gen tleman who had already filled the Chair cause recom mended to them by the experience which he had enjoyed in such situation, and by the flattering distinction that he had given peculiar satisfaction to both sides of the House, by the manner in which he had discharged the functions of Speaker.--(Cheers.)---His talents were of an eletated character. He likewise possessed a warm affection for the happy Constitution of the Coun try; an inflexible regard to the rights and privileges of the House, and for the just privileges of the peo i rle.— He was :Adequate to tlie ho-t!re, it nh ird t s „ a l m ost b e said, oppretsise labours of tile Chair. fie had ample and accurate infrirmation of the s °luminous proceedings atilt iormer Sessions of Parliament ; en intimate ac rinaiiitunce with these forms wi.ely ceslili died for the regulation of the debates and the proceedings of the House. Besides Mete was a (facility of access to the Hight lion. Cient'eurau ; a frankness of conentmication ; and he had evinced an unsuspected integrity on !every rjuestion referred to his decisium—(Cheers.)—Above ail mere was an unaffected suavity of manners and disposi tiori—a suavity, that, without courting general or po polar applause, obtained it—a suavity that softened what night otherwise appear rigorous, and com manded the respect and attention of all.—With these sentiments he (Sir W. S.) thought he could not beler meet the wishes of the I louse than by inovine: That the Right non. C. M. Sutton do take the Cha ir of this House.' —(Cheers ) Mr. li. Su seconded the motion, observing that it was essential for them to appoint an individual to the Cuair woo would sopport the regulations, the nt tufty, and the order of the 'loose. T he Right Hon. Gentle man who had been proposed was nut unknown to them as a Speaker; they had experienced his fitness for such stations—the ability with which he protected their pri vileges, and the disposition with which he preserved she order and the dignity of the House. lie was highly Tilt NATIONAL REGISTER. ------ • • gifted with a knowledge of the laws; and although he had Leen Speaker for so short st period, he had shown on intimate acquaintance with the rides and constitutirei of the Noose, as if they had constotokd "is pcctai... study. The urbanity of his disposition and mann , r. conAittited a great recommendation ; and it was pecu liarly gra.ifying to he enabled to bear testimony to to excellent qualities of the individual proposed for Chair, especially as the propriety of the proposition appeared to meet the unanimous concurrence of tht I louse. Mr. M. Surrox then rose, and was greeted with the universal cheers of the House. He begged to retort , his sincere acknowledgements to those Hou.Mendiers who proposed that he should ta ke the Chair, fur flattering manner in which they had urged their 'troy,. sition ; and as he was grateful for the kind manner in which that proposition had been received by the Mem bets present. Ile could near testi 11l ny to the import ance, With to the House and to the country at hien., of the duties which the Speaker had LO perffirin. When they considered all the difficulties of the station, anti wilco it was recollected how toe business of Parliament had increased, they most admit that lie indeed was a bold man who should consoler himself adsquat- it.c perfect discharge of tile duties of the Chair. llhs past conduct had been referred to in a flattering manner; and if his cooduct had given satisfaction, it was to him a matter of high g ratification. He could assure them that ally services which tie had been able to perform, lie attributed to the constatit and cordial co-operation of the House. He had experienced their indulgence, and he 11..,1 procured their assistance; and he deemed the sue ce ss which had aueniletl him was the consequence of their predetermination to approve of his exertions, when it was evident they were fairly directed. (Hear.) If they placed him apin in the Clair, he must agaiii rely oil their cordial co-operation, at the saute time he assured them that his conduct should be characterised by the most anxious and unwearied exertions to discharge the duties ss hich would devolve on him. There were then loud cries of " Chair, Chair!" after which the mover and seconder conducted Mr. M. Sutton to the Cna,r. Mr. SUTTON, after he had thus taiten the Chair, again adeitessed the House, observing, that it seat; quite impossible for him adequately to represent the deep sense which he entertained of this additional proof of the isindoess and confidence of tile House. Ile added, that he should d , seharte the duty of Speaker with honesty and impartiality. Lord CASTLEREAGH begged to offer his cong,ratula tions to the Speaker,and to the House on the manner in which the proirositioit had been brought forward and supported. 'the Speaker had experienced the high mark of the confidence and respect of the House. Withent attaching peculiar importance to the times in which they lived,sucti were the growing interests of this utielity country, these undoubtedly was a great accession of the business of Parliameot ; and when such was the case, it was gratifying to reflect, that the arduous :And diffieult duties of Speaker were under the protection of the *art, wisdom that had here toi ore so ably $lll/pOrlvd tne , rights and privileges. His Lordship concluded woo moving that the House adjourn. • Mr. liaouGuarta said, that, in the absence of other and more worthy channels, he hoped it would not he deemed presumptuous to congratulate the House, a nd the Speaker, on what had just taken place. It was fen tutiate for that Honse,and for the Commons of )!;.island at large, that their five choice of Speaker had .a..en on that excellent ituhvidual who now occupied the C:tau. lie had been most honourably chosen for the third Imo' lie trusted the Hon. Gentleman would long have opportunity of supporting their privileges, wilier' wei. equally the privileges of me Commons of England (Hear, hear !) Ott all occasions he had evinced coot e and capacity to support and protect their priv deg guarding them against lawless violence on the os e hand, and the encroachment of power on the outer.— (Cheers.) The question of adjournment was then put and carried, and the house adjourned. Toe four City Members wire present, dressed in their robes ; and according to the etiquette on such oc casions took their seats on the right of the Chair, and at the upper end of the Treasury' Bench. SPAIN. We have been favoured with the following ex tract of a letter, dated Madrid, April 1, 1,310. " This city is in a state of perfect tranquillity. The election of it: quota or depatLs to the Cortos takes place on Sanday next, the 3.linstent. " The monasteries are to be aliolidied, with tile exception of a limited number, and the,e are to be confined to particular orders ; and as it is understood they have engrossed one-third J' the property in Spain, this must serve mightily to replenish the National Treasury. " Two nights ago messengers were sent off to all the capitals, to proceed without delay in the elections. The Cortes meet the 9tif of July. " The army, front about 200,000, is to be reduced to 30,000 men ! The King. whose controul over the 'rrcasury was absolute, is to have a fixed re...!nue-441 millions of mils. Since IRIS, it is understood 1,0 has deposited large sums of money in the En glish Funds. " The Duke del Freias, about to set out us Ambassador to London, is to have a revenue of smooti dollars. " Since King succeeded to the Throne, he has had no fewer th ut forly-four ininisms, all of whom have retired on pen ' six The Duke del loft-mad°, the riche t men in Spain, resigns reAinient, and all offices, and retires to the ,:ountry, with Imo to accept of any official situation.—The i rropor hu i tarn. ..d sow% • It was the Duke of Ligon that had so long been the ad viser of the King, previous to the late happy change , ittl head was demanded by the snub that surrounded die Palace when the King a:treed to the Constitution. lie has lied fiom Madrid, but it is not known what route lie has taken. " Yesterday a grand dinner, on occasion of the Constitution bans prxlaifutd, was give* by the Wailloon G;:ords, to Al the principal persons in the garrison, about 300 parsons were pre sent. •• The new national cockade hoisted is red and green, tho sic of. crown piece; it is put o. cr the usual Spanish cochale. " I hate just heard, from gentleman of information, that a Coload lately liberated. atter four months captivity in the sitiom mentions, that a inaciune had been fixed to him in sti6 a manner, dia. part of it, like the pendulum of a chick, should beat einistaidiy against his threhead, so as to produce his death slowly." • Biscay is believed to be the principal part in Spain unfa vourable to the idea of a Constitution, as it is a scut of int/cp . /deal State, an.: cujo)ini.; many exclusive privileges, such as exemption from stamps anal particular duties, &c. The King is only • Lord of Biscay.' I have seen just now an odd note, sent to the Gentlemen composing the Committee for superintending the British System of halite:Moo, calling on diem to come forward and swear to the the Constitution. '6 The Duke of Montego, an adviser, formerly, of the King, is banished. It is said he is appointed Spanish Consul at Buurdeanx. ,• Many of the squares, streets, and coffee-houses, have had new names given them, such as • Constitution Place,' Constitu. don Coffee-house.' " MADRID, APRIL 7.—Each day brings from all parts Of the Peninsula fresh addresses orcongratulation to the King, process verbal of the installation of the Consti unioical author:lk'; asstir mecs of adheience to the Cglahlislicd (oder 111 . 111111g3 flOlll religions bodies, from prelates, Sce. Tile general movement assumes an ap pearance of regularity. Order :s 6)r the most part es ablisoed. But tile general wish chiefly tends to the re union of the Cones, which will centralize authority, anal render the progress of affairs inure uniform and rapid. Toe elections are conmtencing, but, unfortu nately, there are SO ma ny gradations, auil so many ine vitable obstacles, which in souse measure retard the arrival of ilrst epoch, for which all Spain appears anxi ous. All the provincial Juntas, however, recognize that or the Provisional Govern.. lent. Opinions seen' to be unanimous. There has 'hitherto been bo manifest.ition of opposition to lite present mea sures, except train M. Lahura, the Spanish Co mutat Marseilles, wlan has loco long absent from thePenin aid C‘V i Setplell Ily UOaccitiain ted with the feelings of the country. Ve have had the satisfaen onof wit nessing the arrival here of the two .rave Lieutenant- Colonels, D. F. infante, and D. E. SAO. ignel, sent by the Jutna of the city of St. Ferdinand t.lsie of Leon) by Generals Quiroga and Rio. as the bearers of dis patches to the King. Last Tuesday, a grand fete was given by the 2d Regi t of Guards. FROM LAST N II:117"S GAZETTE. This Gazette notifi's, that his Majesty has been pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood on J. Connell, Esq. Procurator of the Church of Scotland, and Judge of the Iligh Court of Admiralty in Scotland. It also contains the following appoint ments :—The Rt. lion. Geor_x Earl of Murton, to be his Ma jesty's Conimisstooer to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland; the Rev. C. Chisholm, A.%1. Fellow of Woreziter College, (Word, Rector of Eastwell, and Vicar of Preston, Wei in the county of Kent, to be one of his Royal Highness the Duke of York's Domenic Chaplains; and Junatami Hooper, of Daventry, in the county of Northampton, Gent. to be a Master Extraordinary in the Court of Chancery. BANKRUPTCY ENLARGED. J. Longuen, Caul, Glucesterbhire, cod merchant, front March tG to Nlay 4. BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDELL J. Butt, Wanuituter, Wilts, grocer. BAN tiltUep. J. Margatroyd, Idle, York, and B. %largatroyd, Bradford, York, grocers. Solicitors, .tlessrs. Few. Ashmore, and ltat n il• tun, Ileum:ow Street, Covent Garden. lt. tlay and T. A. rimer, Newcastle Street, Strand, printers. Sols. Messrs. Richardson, Waliirook. Powir„ Brewer Suect, Somers Cown, tailor. Sols. Messrs. Booted and Dixon, St. Switnin's Lane. L. 0. Ed...ands. Nliaories, toaster manner. Sots. Messrs. .eavey and Spurr, Bisimpsgate street. T. juile, Sarewsbury, Sol. dr. Ltia,;oen, Shrews otny S. aunt:,, Saintelitte Thorne, Yorkshire, clothier. Sol. Mr. Jeyes, Cnaueery Lune. rt. t.; 1 .1... laierpool, merchant. Sols. Messrs. Blacksiock. anu 1/91999; .9 l'enipie. T. IS. o.ntit, Leas, worsted spinner. Sols. Messrs. Fisher anu aIIII.OW, Ina.le.s Inn. it. , A 1111e111.91.0, Ca&veriey, York, drysaltet. Sul. Mr. Battye, Cilancery Lam.. H. Bassett, iiiiAningliain, victualler. Sols. Messrs. Egerton and Co Gray l.w NILIaTC. arid.. dialer H trrdou, Somerset, innkeeper. Sul. .Ir. Alien, Cialo.‘i's Inn. J. Tayrui, i.euminster, Ifinefind, skinner. Sul*. Messrs. Jenkins, James, uthlmitt, New Inn. J. H. W dip Holman, bookseller. Sul. Mr. Hackett, St. Switimi's Lam:. fi. Newton, Buss Alley, Hursleydown, victualler. Sol. Mr. Pope, Oto J. Anna:44V, Shad Thames, carrier. Sol. Mr. Pope, Old Betiiteui H. Neville, Colchester, dealer. Sul. Mr. Bridger, An;:el Court, T3irogniorton Street. T. S. Culdwen, Norwien, coutai master. Sol;, Messrs. Alex inner and Howie, ls;ew J. Lowe, llowilen Edge. Derby, dealer. Sols. Messrs. Lowe suit Bower, Chancery Lone. W. Fleici.u. imonitimpton, ironmonger. Sols. Messrs. Swain. Stevens, anu Cu. Diu Dowry. H. Giswer, Si. Ansteli, Curuwall, limn draper. Suls. Messrs. Darke aim Co. Red Lan. Siektre. E. New, it r,-;n1, 50139 tyssrs. Clu.kc. Richard', and Coancery Lune. H. H. coisk Lane, factor. Sols. Messrs. Jacen.l• and lik“iiity, Bu n:go/ill Street. W. i.eeus, Wiiii.Lim.ess Row, jeweller. 01. Mr. Milli' King Su et, Coven: liinuen. S. Went), I'.itiees Squaw. St. George in the Ea , t, merclimt. Sul. Mr. 1.'01...!, I liu G. Puip., ance.ness, Imes draper. 50,,. Messrs. Walker and Co. OM Jewry. H. criamy, Almories, chee-oiliunger. Sol. Mr. Glynes, Dun E69-9L J. wa, l “ 11•1 Mr. Yunnan, Amuck' slice., Sirauti. IL/e.N May 9, J. Ryan, Liverpuol, . North n.ilor-15, A. Harr. Little Ali.: Street. Goutllnan's Fields, navy man...lh W. Wuntion, licrnlondsey, tansnr.-11.,