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14 (Imperial Parliament romtitmed from page 159). fo mer occasion ; but he was interrupted by the Speaker. Petition ait hdraw r. P. Mom e, however, stating that atter consulting the party, he should !sting the tiubject for ward in some othrr shape. Mr. S. COOPER asked %then. Mr, MOORE replied, lie could not name the day until he had seen the party. Lord STANLEY presented a petition on the subject of the West India and Kvit India sugar duties from the cham ber of cointuc.ce, Nl:Lucke:ter. Mr. lIENNIiTT wished to know when these proceediugs were to end. T;iey had received the appeals of the old ship timber *ride's; awl now they were to be called uu by the West India suAar growers, and the dealers in human flesh.— He cared not who lie wounded ; lie stood tip for the people of LuAland against self-interest. They acre entitled to have the al fide at the cheapest rate. Mr. GORDON said these remarks were quite uncalled for. The hon. member spoke in support of his plan for establishing a new Utopia ; but certainly the charge of dealers iu human flesh was little applicable now to the West India proprietors. The CIIANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER made some few observations—but they were not hearth in the gallery. Mr. BIRO ANI maintained that the West India proprie tors were entitled to protections that would enable them In live so long as colonial trade was hampered with restric tions; and thought that on reflection an lion. member would be sorry for his charge respecting dealers in human flesh. Air. BENNETT explained. He wanted to make no in dividual chat . ; .—but the system he must condemn as one of iahutnauity. Sir It. WILSON also condemned the system, observing that while it was encouraged in our West India Islatida it was made mat ter of reproach against the States of America. Dr. LUSIIINGION there had been a very %aline- cessary outcry ngaiest his Lan friend (Mr. Bennett.) The remarks, however, were correct in principle. The system of slavery was detestable. It was calculated to produce every species of hardship and injustice; and he heard that the boasted gangs of slaves looked more like gangs of ghosts. He would never lose the opportunity of raisiug his voice against such system.—Petition read and ordered to be printed. The tecond reading of the forg ery punishment and other criminal laws' bills, brought in by Sir J. Mackintosh, mere postponed till the Ifols, Mr. Buxton expressing the hupe that on such day the discussion would be allowed to have priority. Dr I.USHINGTON moved for returns of ROM paid to Spain and Portugal on act:omit of giving np the slave trade, Ac.—Ordered. SUIPPLY.—STATE OF EVROk.—The Marquis of LON DONDERRY moved, that the house resolve itself into a committee of supply, when Mr. C. H. HUTCHINSON rose. He deemed it his duty to call the attention of the house to the state of Eu rope, which threatened the tranquillity and liberties of England. He lamented that the subject had not fallen into abler hands—but as lie considered it of great im portance, lie could not abstain from endeavonring to per form what lie thought to be his dotty. There had been discussions, particularly in another place, as to the de clarations of the allies, and the proceedings against Na ples—but it was evident in which way the ministers' wishes were directed. It was true that they had heard the explanations, but nevertheless they had not had any distinct declarations, calculated to ensure to the country that England would be permitted to remain at peace.— They were told that the march of Austria was one of de. fence, nut with the view of aggrandizement; lint they beheld the powers of Austria—before which the Neapoli tans had retreated in a most extraordinary manner— overrimning Italy in all direction; and Russia was coining forth In most formidable array. Thus in Greece there was a gene ral rising—Naples was subjected to the bloody code of Austria—Spain had been necessitated to proclaim martial law—and what was the state, what were the dan gers of England ? Seeing what course Russia was pur suing, could the noble lord give them assurance for the continued repose of England t Russia had been pointed oust by Lord Liverpool, in 1791, as the most ambitions power of Europe; why, therefore, were they not to dread the marchings of Russia? Naples might not be at the feet of Austria—Russia might have thought of defence-6u: what had her untold thousands to do in the South of Eu rope t The Kura was, the tyrants of the Continent—lie could not call them by any other name—dreaded the establishment of liberty wit it was endeavoured to raise the standard of freedom; in Naples they opposed the Carbonari, in Spain they would oppose the people. And yet the ministers of England remained inactive, stif feting those powers to he the dictators of the destinies of Europe. it was not the policy of England to suffer this. He hoped that the noble lord, before the end of the ses sion, would propose a vole of credit, that the goverment might be prepared for emergencies. He did not want to urge the country into a war—hut he desired to preserve its liberties at all hazards. He thought the noble lord would not do his duty if a treaty offensive and defensive were nut entered into vs i7ll Spain and France, to act in the event of the Russians approaching either teriitury ; and to declare war against France in the event of that power granting leave to Russia to pass though the French territories. He would also have a fleet prepared to blockade the Russian ports, and thus to drive back the Russian hordes in the event of their adopting any hostile steps. This country might to take a co' 44444 ;Hiding attitude. He was afraid that Russia and Austria were only entitle. log. on to eislaiged scale, the principles of the noble laud at Vienna, at Paris, and Aix-la•Cliapelle. He was afraid they would retort upon the noble bold his own principles, and that they would remind his lordship of the pruceeibug. at Hauover, in Poland, and elsewbete. He repeated what lie had often said, that the noble lot d at congresses had lost the noblest opportunity ever possessed by nego• eiators to secure the liberties of Europe. He was afraid that they would tell the noble lord that he had no right to complain; that 111! had 11C1C11 on principles of petty spit liatiosts. 'I tie only difference ur.w was, that a system of grand spa:Wiwi was to be citified on. All that had passed since lell4 obis in opposition to liberty. Principles and practices had characterised the conduct of the powers, supported by the noble lord, w hick did not become honest men. The noble lord ongkt to speak tint—there onglit to be sin secrets—fur if these powers wet e to be suffered, under the pretext of putting down Carbonari, to dictate to Europe, England might have to beg for existence, like some of the powers on the Continent. He had come for ward fiat's the shicet est motives—he considered the pre. THE NATIONAL REGISTER sent moment as one of great peril, but still he thought England ought to have a commanding attitude. If the courts were to send forth armed forces, as they were now doing, he felt assured that England was not safe. He concluded with moving, as an amendment, that the house go into a committee on the state of the nation, as eon elected with events now passing in Europe. The Marquis of LONDONDERRY observed, that, when such a motion was brought forward, he knew con siderable latitude was allowed; but he thought lie could nut fairly be called into a general discussion of the state of Europe. He had come shown expecting to find himself in a committee of economy—but, instead of this, it was 'Heed something like a charge that he had not put the country in a cot 1111 l meeting attitude. Instead of cutting ornaments, it now appeared they ought to be prepared to aaginent them. He certainly insist decline entering into that discussion which it was desired to provoke ; but he hoped the gentlemen opposite would engage themselves in discussing what had really happened, not of examining possibilities, or rather impossibilities.—(llear.) As to the advance of the Russians, they appeared in consequence f the request of Austria ; but lie repeated, that he saw nothing in the conduct of those powers which would war rant the remotest suspicion that they had the desire of intertwining the world, attrilinted to them. He thought the object of this country ought to he peace. Sri R. WILSON said, there was too much reason to believe that the noble marquis and his colleagues had viewed with satisfaction the events in Naples; that they were pleased with the overthrew of the constitution raked by the people. The events at Naples were indeed calamitous; but there was no reason to despair—if Naples past, the past might lie vindicated, and the future se cured. He did not despair; there was reason for it.— The Austrians knew that they were in possession of a volcano ; they feared the lames. Scaffolds and gibbets were called in aid. Besides, how many Austrians were required to keep Naples in awe? At least 60,000 men.... There most he bo,ooo to watch Greece—therefore Anis. tri a had no reason to After some further remarks, the amendment was pot, and negatived without a division. NAVY ESTIMATES.—The hollse then resolved itself into a committee of supply, the navy estimates being referred to their consideration. Sir G. WARREN DER entered into some detail of the items constituting the estimates. Upon the item for granting 71,0001. fur the Admiralty board, Mr. BERNAL proposed, as an amendment, to substi tote 60,0001. bast afterwards, at the suggestion of Mr. Home, proposed 68,0001. A long conversation took place on this proposition; the amendment was supported by Sir J. Yoe k, Mr. HUM!, Mr. Creevey, Mr. %Varre, and others; and opposed by by Sir G. Warrender, Mr. Croker and others. Al r. CHOKER defended at considerable length the pre sent constitution of the Board of Admiralty, and con tended that the additional lords were necessary. The gallery was then, after sonic observations from Sir Francis °mummy, who spoke amidst loud cries of ques tion, but declared that lie had pledged himself to speak, and speak lie would. He defended the paymasters, who he said had a most laborious ditty to perform. The cries of question here became so loud that the lion. member was compelled to sit down,.and the gallery was cleared for • division on Mr. Bernal's amendment, which went to redace the salary of the first lord Isom 50001. to 20001. — The numliers were, for the amendineut,77 —for the orig— nal sum, 115,—majority SS. A second division then took place, on a proposition to reduce the salary of the first lord 10001. On this question the numbers were, for the amendment, 55—for the origi nal motion, 118—majority 68. The following votes were then passed without divisions:- 3/3,9241. Is. W. for defraying salaries and contingencies in the Navy pay-ollice, for 1821. 75,5291.185. 6d. for defray ing the salaries and contingencies of the Navy paymffice, for 1821. 45,5881. fur the Victualling office, and 28,7311. for Deptford yard. which were agreed to lifter a short coil- 1 versus . 29,80441. for Woolwich yard. 35,4381. for Chatham yard. 24,0181. for Siteerness yard. 49,1251. for Portsmouth yard. 43,5281. for Plymouth yard. 10,4251. for the Oatports. 43,6261. for the payment of officers its the foreign yards, vs hich after a few words from 11r. Hume, the Chancellor of the Ezchequer. Mr. Smith, Sir G. Cock burne, the resolution was agreed so. It was then proposed that 59,9071. I Is. 6.1. be granted for the vicimilling yards— Mr. !JUNI objected to this item and moved as an emend mem, that the Chairman do report progress and ask leave to sit again. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCH EQU ER said he had no objection to reporting progress, hut he wished that one or two other resolutions, to which no objection was likely to be made, sl Id tie passed. Ile then moved, that 1,000,9001. should be granted to defray the interest of Lactiequer and Irish Treasury bills.— This wasagreed to. Another resolution was also agreed to for 200,0001., being the tenth par t of 29 millions, standing ill the name of the emnmissioners for paying oil the national debt.—Agreed to. The Chairman then left the Chair, and the house having remmed, the report was ordered to be received on Monday. 1 he other orders of the day were theu disposed of, and the heroic adjourned. Sittings appointed in Middlesex and London, be fore the Hight Hon. Sir R. Dallas, Kt., Lord Chief Justice. of his Majesty's Court of Common Pleas, at Westminster, in and after Easter Term, 1821. IN TERM. MIDDLESEX. LONDON. 'I hursday May lo 1 Friday May II Thursday — 17 Friday ls Thursday — 24 I Friday 25 Tuesday — 2'2 Wednesday 3O • AFTER TERM Tuesday The bridge of Auriac (Lower Pyrenees), lately gave way under the weight of a waggon, and mer chandize to a considerable amount fell into the stream. The waggoner saved his life with great difficulty, but the horses were drowned. Nearly all tLe goods have been got out, and the loss is not so great as was supposed. Among the property most injured are several precious pictures sent from Paris. • CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. The Anniversary Meeting of this Society was held yesterday at the large hall of the Freemasons' Tavern, which was filled to a degree that had never before been witnessed there. There were upwards of 2,000 persons present. Lord GAMBIER was unanimously called to the chair. Mr. PRATT, the Secretary of the Society, read the Annual Report, which stated, at great length, the suc cess of the missions in all the various parts of the world to which missionaries have been sent, particularly in India and Africa. The report also stated the funds of the society for the last year at 34,0001. and its expentli. tore at 36,0001. and recommended the most strenuous exertions for the promotion of Christianity among the Heathens, of which there was, by means of the Society, the most encouraging prospect of success. Lord LARTON timed that the report of the committee should be approved of and received. His Lordship con gratulated the meeting or the great success of their labours in the best of all causes, and stated, that in Ire. land, where he resided, and had the honour of being President of the Auxiliary Society, the same spirit pre. vailed of making known to all their benighted brethren of mankind in every region the knowledge of the Gospel of peace and love. The Rev. Mr. TaLaor seconded the motion with similar observations on the greatness of the benefits arising from the labours of the society. The Rev. Mr. Joist.r., who had lately returned from a mission on the coast of the Mediterranean, gave a de tailed and animated account of the progress of the Gospel in all the countries he had visited. He stated what he said must be considered a most providential discovery that had been lately made, which was, that the native language of the Island of Malta was the language of all the northern countries of Africa. By translating the Scriptures therefore into the Maltese tongue, it was pre pared for circulation amongst millions or the inhabitants of that vast benighted and much injured portion of the earth. Another fact, which took place at Malta, was highly gratifying to hear. The missionaries were appre hensive of meeting some obstruction to the diffusion o f the Scriptures, from Roman Catholics settled in those countries, and in Malta, where they had established a school, some Catholics objected to the introduction of Srcipture lessons; a secretary of the society went to Rome, for the purpose of getting permission to have the lessons used, and he returned not only with permission for their use, but with the lessons actually printed for the purpose, at the College of Propaganda. A very pious and learned person who had been employed by the society to translate the New Testament into Arabic, had informed him, that when he came to the Epistle of St. Peter, considering that he was the Apostle of the See of Rome, he offered up his prayers to the work, and to enable him to perform it in the best manner, but when he had concluded the translation, he found that in the course of it he had turned over two leaves together without perceiving it, which led him to conclude that St. Peter either had not heard his prayer. or did not much relish the work. Mr. J. said, he took occasion to recomuiend to the pious translator to address his future prayers to him who is the hearer of all prayer, and he had reason to believe that the recommendation would not be in vain. Mr. J. concluded by declaring his conviction, that diffusing the Bible would be found the best means of civilizing the whole continent of Africa. The Bishop of GLOUCESTER declared his great satis faction at the progress of the Society in the best wider takings. The Rev. Mr. THOMPSON, (who has lately returned front India), gave a very full account of the success of the Missionaries in that quarter. where both the Brah mins and the people were become ashamed of their superstitions, which had been. and, no doubt, in many parts still are, practised to a degree exceeding in horror any idea we had in this country ever formed of them. The burning of widows, for instance, it was in this country supposed, only took place amongst the rich. and was always voluntary ' • the contrary, however, of both those opinions he had himself witnessed. In the first instance, the woman and her family were so poor, as t. be unable to purchase a sufficient quantity of fuel to consume her, without subjecting her to lingering tor ments, and he had without effect interfered with the Brahmin in the little pile provided, from which he could see hanging built tier limbs and the limbs of her dead husband, to whom she was tied. In the other instance, the woman misted with all her power, and it was not till she fainted from the effect of her struggles that she was tied and laid on the pile. Bat the Bible there was every reason to hope would soon put an end for ever to such abomination. Indeed, one person of eminence in India had told the Missionaries that they were not wanted ; that the Indians were converting themselves ; but an other person of greater eminence (we conceive he alluded to the Marquis of Hastings) had given them the greatest encouragement to continue their labours. as suring them that all India would soon burst forth with the love of Christianity. The usual votes of thanks, &c. were carried unani mously, and the Meeting separated with the most evi dent gratification at the proceedings that had taken place. The child of the Portuguese consul at Bristol, ac cidentally gained access to a brace of pistols usually kept carefully Inc* up ; and whilst playing with them, one which proved to be loaded, it went off, and the ball unfortunately lodged in her right cheek. It has since been extracted, and the child is likely to recover. It is said that General the Earl of Chatham is about to visit his Government at Gibraltar (in which appointment he succeeded the late Duke of Kent), and that the Active will take him to that place. i - ..L% . , ti ,