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' . before the House to be a misapprehension • but the Attorney. General said that the Court, as he was informed, drew up an opinion, in which they stated they conceived their judgment in 'granting the Habeas Corpus was not conclusive, and that the Council cook'. reverse it, in case it was erroneous. He proceeded en state that there could be no doubt that the Court, by granting the Habeas Corpus. had as little private reason for so doing as (they bed in not taking any notice of the affidavit of Mr. Mitchell (which affidavit, by-the-bye, did not erste any one of the facts on which the Court had to decide), or the affidavit of Mr. Biligrave. Why, the affidavit of Mr. Billgrave could not have been taken without that person's perjuring himself. The whole statement of the Attorney-General scented to throw discredit on the affidavits on behalf of the prisoners, and to aid those which opposed them. The object of the Attorney-General was in feet to apologize for not awing fuller testimony of these prisoners being foreigners. It was We opinion that if the case of the Duke of Manchester were left to lest single en the affidavits. it would be much better than to'rely 1111 the dims of the Attorney-General, which if it were struck out : would be much more serviceable to the Noble Duke. ' • said, that further evidence had been taken before the Mee ; but he did not find that the persons accused ' had an opportunity to appear before the Secret Committee . hear.) This he thought was erroneous. What would be t in this country if, after an acquittal in a Court of Justice. . v Committee of this House should be appointed, who sat Only enter into further evidence, but should proceed . 11 1' ton these very persons, and actually to deport them ? • ' av , hear.) But surely there would be no objection to make ism the evidence as to the alienage of those a ; but if the : oa. Gentleman (Mr. Horton) would say doe erri:id i:l ence of she ' Ws was so mixed up with the evidence of etowspirecv, that it could • Wields safety be produced, he must of cause_ give him credit for the stennoint But be owned he could awl beep saying, that here eras ses amid aside wise House at Conapsso, by men who, if their nasal f were correct, were the meet oppressed men he ever • • bad bond of: (Hear, hear.) Look at Ode situation, separated •• '*our delflewives sad families, their home and their country, with ' 4141/61111610s Of Li as ; for what would it avail them to appeal Duke of Manchester ? But this House, ti slal isareo llia tee of justice to all parts of the empire, making no ellsdnesbasof rank or complexion, ought to extend its protection over SW of its subjects, and to bring the highest office's°, Gov a ui, *aka where their conduct demanded It. Them is& erbooo awe was now before the House. could not ex. Pat Men with justice in Jamaica. Who could be expo:tulle r • and speak in favour of these persons in that island ? i Ides elm No, this Rouse must do it. I f this Committee wine op • .to asstst the oppressed, vindicate those who had boss *p leated wrong. and who had made out a prima facie ass r.."" having been done them ; a further inquiry would de good. It would have • great effect in promoting satin. !sedan hi the colony, and of abating those prejuces which res isted between the white population and the men of colour. He had moon ts know histerically that such was the effect of laws which went to Imagine the native population of the colonies that In this country they had a protecting power to which they might resort for *dee. When the Act which empowered the natives to hold an equal rank with the whites in the militia was first introduced, it met with great opposition, bat it had since given great satisfaction to the men of colour in that island, and had inspired them with a confidence which dispersed a hott of prejudices that had previously existed on the subject. Mr. Secretary CANNING thought, by looking at the evidence now before them, which was so decided and satisfactory with re spect to some parts of the case to which it referred, and judging -from the statement of his Hon. Friend (Mr. Horton), who said there was evidence yet producible on the subject, that it would bet ter Tee the justice of the case and the feelings of this House, for him to consent to the institutisn of an inquiry. In giving this con sent, however, he must be allowed to say, that the proposition made by his Hon. and Learned Friend who introduced the debate, so far as the Duke of Manchester was concerned in the charges con taiowl in this case, was, that the prisoners being British subjects, he bad treated them as aliens only could be treated under the law of Jamaica, was a fact which was capable of proof, though he would admit that the want of proof was no disproof of the fact. The Noble Duke having stated that he was prepared now, as well as at the first, to meet this charge fairly before a Jury of this country, he (Mr. Canning) thought be had done every thing that could be required of him, and that this circumstance was a strong presumption in his favour respecting not only his con but von cons*ntions opinion that that conduct was • with his duty. That he should have made first was sufficient to entitile hint to the only from a sense of duty but he (Mr. e Duke was much more entitled to a liberal lion of Ina motives when he made this offer, eh the circulation of the case in all its ex of the people of this country; because he -severe retrospective view of his own con motives, but also as to the judgment and conduct, was grounded. The Hoo. sod S.), however, had taken advantage of the iriend, that further inquiry was necessary antheater's own sake, and had declassed other With those other reasons the Duke of whatever to do. The Hon. and Learned that it was very probable the Duke hod sat was matter to be examined into and e had no right to presume at present to be a inquiry, it should appear that the Duke thought, if he had so acted, it was. because ...s so 1.. his Counsel, and because his own judgment .... deluded,..._ ..4 from any motives that were at a!l improper or unworthy the high and responsible situation which he tilled. Undoubtedly it had been so generally thought that the question ifficatid be Investigated, that the legal Commissioners who had been heat but to Jamaica received instructions to investigate all the facts of the case, and to report their opinions. Uader these circumstan ces was he not justified in maintaining, that no further measures up 'to that time were demanded by the necessity of the case ? If the House pursued the courses recommeedech by the Hon. and Learn ed Gentleman, the offer made by the Duke of Manchester could not be accepted: not that he meant to say that an inquiry of that rm. tore, however calculated to disclose in the clearest and most une quivocal manner all the circumstances in which his Grace himself Was personally concerned, would have the complete effect of throw ing nfficient light on all the other circumstances which it might be desirable to have fully developed. With such views of the subject, he might perhaps not have objected ro the enquiry, bad it been brought forward at a period of the session when it would have been practicable before the prorogation to bring the investigation to a close. But when he considered the distance at which it was neves airy to hold communication for the purpose of obtaining evidence, and the delays unavoidably attendant upon the measures requisite tor acquiring it. he could not consent to the time at which it was proposed the inquiry should commence. His objection woe wee as to time, and he therefore had no difficulty in sesislas ilia fiels. and Learned Gentleman, that so soon as the evidence could be obtained, .fIJ soon as the Report of the C'ommissioners should have arrived —ao soon as there were the means of investigating fully the circum stances of the case, he would consent to the proposed inquiry He would then put it to the justice and good feeling of the ouse, whether, with such an assurance being made—whether, wit such incomplete means of enquiry within their reach, they would proceed in the course which the Honourable and Learned Gentle. roan recommended, and heighten still further feelings already but too much excited. On the one hand, they bad the recorornea dstion of the Honourable and Learned Gentleman to proceed with an inquiry which could be brought to no perfect or satisfactory conclusion, and on the other, they had his assurance that in the next Session of Patliament, when the proceeding could be really carried on with effect there should be an inquiry institu. ed ; it was under such circumstance. for the House to choose. If their opinion should be, that his proposition was just and reasonable, they would, he thought, also consider it fair not to continue the debate any further. Mr. BROUGHAM said, that he rose for the purpose of re. questing his Hon. and Learned Friend ( Dr. Luthington), who so properly, so justly, so ably recommended the inquiry to accede to the otters of the Rht Hon. Gentleman opposite (Mr. Secretary Canning), f or t h e House and the country then had a distinct and positive promise that the matter was not to rest there, but was to WMe under their immediate consideration early in the ensuing Ses sion. Faro, he would recommend his Hon. and Learned Friend to agree to that proposal, because they were then so near the end of the Session. that the evidence could not arrive from the West Indies before the sittin n il i Parliament should have closed; and secondly, be would reco, him to adopt the proposed arrangement, con. celving it to be perfectly consistent with the opinion which he (Dr. Lushingtoc) had expressed upon the subject. Besides there was nothing to fear : they were-by the explicit pledge of the Right Hon. Gentleman opposite to have a Committee at all events. He„,was favourable to postponement on another ground—if they proceeded upon such evidence alone as they had then before them, Ms Grace the Duke of Manchester would stand convicted and condemned ; whereas if the time required were but granted, the Noble Duke would have the means of vindicating himself from the very serious oharges which had been preferred against his official character sod conduct- They had it in evidence that his Grace had deported these men, and that noble person was bound to shew that he had ine so on sufficient and justifiable grounds, else he should stand. a ondemned, and sentence must peas. But by his Honourable old Learned Friend's acceding to the proposition made by - ale Right Honourable Secretary (Mr. Canning), opposite, the ' semis would be afforded to the Duke of Manchester of vindicating nit character from the charge which would otherwise attach to it. Lle then proceeded to notice the several affidavits which had been 'orn in the case, and a Lich, he contended, were more than suf. bchit to show that a strong case had been made out against the, Noble Duke, to show that the parties irtjured were not aliens as had' . bren ia.sumed, but actually born in Jiunaica. Nothing was more tiatoundtst than in say that it was a case of conflicting testimony, me. in 'MU', there was no pa rt of it which made in favour of Air accused par t y i it was all on nee side. But he would pursue that, topic no further ,• it would be entering into the merits 44 the cast' which he wished to avoid. His only object was, to enter a Znirral protest aglow the general statement which had boa' e * boy ought to he satis fi ed, he had no hesitatimi in erring,they with the ausurance, that early in the ensuing n.Y should have the means of pursuing the investigation will) mt."' and that in the interim every pains should be used to irue the materials necessary to the object in view. He wished , n ,I,Y. to mute to the House that there were then lo Londo n two f -,.„.. " 4 " 1 ". who had b een M er chants, and most respectable meas. erg of that most respectable class. Those Gentlemen rem toss xn thu mp , They and were remaining here at very considerable mime. 'aft two witnesses for the prosecutioo, and yet . suP P" te d by p inata charity. Here it was necessary they . sremi l y. j aroma was too distaut a place for Rune to teturn bee would it be safe for them under existing circumstances. He there fore thought they should be provided for. Mr. Secretary CANNING interposed to make a few observa tions in a very low tone of voice, the purport of which was under stood to be, that the Duke of Manchester had consented to facilitate any legal suit which might be instituted against him. Mr. BROUG /I A3I resumed, by saying that he was not aware of any actual waiver of the Noble Dole's exemption having been made by any men of business on hie behalf. He could not help, however, saying, that the offer was something of the latest. He trusted, that under all the circumstances of the ease, no prejudice would be excited, as the course suggested was the. best, and per. has, the only one which could be adopted. Alr. DICKENSON complained of the terms in which the pro ceeding had been brought forward. After a few words from Sir F. OM AIANNEY, Mr. SYKES observed, that the merchants who were in Landon, as witnesses, should have to slay here a year longer, and the other witnesses in Jamaica would be exposed to all the temperinga and negotiations of the agents of interested persons in the Colony, and these considerations, he thought, sufficient ground for the House to go at once into the inquiry. However, though such were his views, he felt bound to submit to the better judgment of the.Houss. As to the merchants then in London, from Jamaica, he thought they ought to be put in a condition to maintain them. selves. After a few words from • Member' whose name we could not learn, and an observation from Mr. BROUGHAM, in explanation, Dr. LUSHINGTON rose to reply. He began by adverting in terms of extreme contempt, to something which had fallen is the early part of the debate, but the exact tenor of which was not dis tinctly understood. He repelled the charge of having lost any time in bringing the petition then before the House ; lie took the mem ssry steps. With regard to the propsal which had been made by the Right Hon. Gentleman opposite, he would freely accede to it; but he thought the House were bound to consider the destitute con dition of the witnesses who canoe over to this country on behalf of the prosecution, and make provision for them. The inquiry had then been proposed for two Sessions sutcessively, and he Aid rely upon the honour of Government. that a full, fair, has, and men. plete investigation should be instituted. He wished solidest evidence on both sides to be obtained. He asked foe justice and nothing more. A Member ander the gallery then mad* some obseroMMaa, which were perfectly inaudible, when— Mr. Secretary CANNING again rose for the purpose of saying that he thought it necessary to say a few words to the House, on the subject of the support which was required for the two individu als at present in London, as witnesses. He could not agree to setting such an example as bearing the expenses of those men would prove. If they turned ow to be the guilty accusers of an in ' nocent man, what a precedent it would be to hare them supported ' by the Government. The petition was then wlthdtawn. When the precedingconversation terminated, Mr. C. H. HUTCHINSON rose, but in consequence of the noise which prevailed in the gallery, scarcely a word which fell from him could be heard; he was understood, however, to nuke some request about the postponement of the third reading of the Distillery Bill. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER agreed to post pone it until Monday. ASSIMILATION OF THE CURRENCY. The Bill for Assimilating the Currency of the United Kingdom was read a third time and passed. BOUNDARIES OF TOWNLANDS (IRELAND). The Townlsnds Boundaries Bill was also read • third time and passed. OFFICES PENSION BILL. On the motion that the House resolve itself into a Committee on this Bill. Mr. HOBHOUSE declared that he differed from the principle of the measure. He did not think it necessary to enter into any detail, but he could not allow the measure to pass through the House without protesting against the grounds laid for it on a former occasion by the other side of the House. Mr. Secretary CANNING said, it would not affect the fund which was formerly conuimplated, as a means of giving pensions to the officers of the Board of Control. His reason for assenting to the present Bin was, that he might remedy the consequence of his opposition as President of the Board of Control is iglu, to the introduction of a Bill for, paying these persons out of the reve nues of the East India Company. The Bill then went through a Comtr.ittee.—Reportto-metrow. BUCKINGHAM HOUSE BILL. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER moved the second reading of this Bill. Mr. BANKES expressed his regret at the intended alterations of Buckingham House. He did not think that any alterations could sufficiently improve that building for the purposes for which it was intended. If the public money was to be expended, it would surely be much better that it should be laid out in the erection of a princely residence, the slid of which might be Hyde Park, or the Regent s Park, end which should be at once suitable to the dignity of the Crown and the importance of the nation. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER admitted it was highly desirable that such a residence should be built fee the Sovereign, as would at once be suitable to the dignity of the Crown, the convenience of the subject, and an ornament to the metropolis. But the question was how this would best be ac .complished ? It was may to cast one's eyes about, and point at this favourable situation and that, and write . pamplliets about it ; but for his part he had Dever se any one summon as yet Per fectly free from objet ion on the score of public inconvenience. With respect to Hyde Park, that he conceived to be objectionable ; for it appeared it was not supposed that it was only necessary to build a comfortable residence for the Monarch, but the idea of • Royal Palace was contemplated, which should afford accommoda tion also for the Ambassadors and great Officers of State. (Cries of " No, No !") This dissent of Hon. Gentlemen showed how difficult it was to understand what was the expectation on the sub. ject. He bad examined the designs of Inigo Jones for a royal palace, which were the most magnificent lie bad seen. But for the, objects which he had in view, it would be extremely inconvenient that so large a space as Hyde Park should be taken away from the public. Kensington was certainly a beautiful situation, but it was inexpedient for many reasons. With respect to the Regent's Park, the distance might appear to many people Inconsiderable ; but one or two miles a day would be found a most inconvenient distance, taking one day with another. As to the particular site of Bucking. ham House, the vees by which it was envlroned offered a great advantage, as obviating the evil of being overlooked. But if they were required to pull that down, and build up another in some other part of the Park, he feared they would be in some difficulty for want of sufficient room. There was no spot which was free from objection. If they built it on the top or the side of the hill they might have • magnificent °Wed, although not altogether a comfortable one. It would be very easy to makes handsome facade, which would render Buckingham House by no means an unsightly object to the public eye. In matters of taste, fifty plans might be fixed upon without a general concur. rence in any one. A change of some kind was necessary Mr the King's individual comfort, for it was not from any capricious desire in his Majesty to leave Carlton Palace which he had so long dwelt in that this proposition was now made. The wish to part company was entirely on the other side, the house being more disposed to leave his .Majesty, than his Majesty to leave it. (A laugh.) The lower part of Carlton Palace tonsisted originally almost en. tirely of offices. His Majesty had converted them into rooms in which he lived, and the addition of doors and windows where they had not been before had weakened the floor above so much, that when his Majesty had any considerable company, it be. came necessary to hare props, which were actually put up in the rooms inhabited ordinarily by his Majesty. Neither had the Palace been furnished for these thirty years. Even if they were, as mg gestea, to build a Palate at the expense of a million and a half, the King must live somewhere in the mean while. Carlton Palace, at the same time, would not be lost. It would be necessary .to leave some suitable residence in case there should be a Queen Dowager or an Heir Apparent in want of one. Nothing could be more shabby than the way in which the Princess of Wales had latterly been lodged. Leicester House--he knew not where it was; but that was once the abode of Royalty. The Right Honourable Geatleman could not say what would be done with the ground of Carlton Palace, but he thought it might be ap hplied to the reduction of the expense of Buckingham House. As e said on a former occasion, it would be desirable to bring to that spot the National-Gallery of Pictures, and the Academy of Paint ing. Bringing the statues from the Strand to Pall-mall would be most desirable. The old, infirm, and gouty, were at present de nied the pleasure of seeing those statues in consequence of the situation, and be hailed with delight the prospect which was opened of gratifying all ranks and classes of his .Majesty's subjects. Buckingham House was desperately dirty, and some expense was required, but according to the proposed plan, they might make his Majesty one of the finest euitelif apartments in the world. The expense to make it complete would be about 200,000 1 . Air. HOBHOUSE was pleased with the plan of the Right Hon. Gentleman, and he merely rose to ask whether a line of buildings, according to the plan of a Mr. Nash, was to be erected in the Birdeage-walk ? Unless be heard such was not die intention of Government he should move to amend the Bill, by excluding such a plan. The Inhabitants on the spot had been alarmed by the report, and his hope was, that the Right lion. Gentleman would give ham the same assurance he gave to the Member for Winchil. sea the other sight, namely, that there was to be no encroachment on the Park. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said the subject alluded to by the lion. Gentleman had nothing to do with the Bill. It was natural that ingenuity should be at work with respect to plans, but he did not know they were to be acted upon. He was sensible of the value - of open spaces, and was not aware of any al teration like that to which the Hon. Member had alluded. Ala R. COLBORNE expressed his approbation of the plan stated by the Right Hon. Gentleman. The Bill was then read the second time. Mr. BANKES objected to grant so large a sum as 200,0001. for the-repairs of a very paltry palace, when a large and magni ficent one might be erected for the sum of 500,0001. lie thou& there was a great degree of inconsistency in the observations of the Right Hon. Gentleman (the Chancellor) who bad stated that bet intended to derive • ground rent from Carlton House, and yet lean' an open space where that house at present stood. The-CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER observed in Ms ply, that there was no inconsistena in the remarks he had maiehl on the subject to which the Hoff. - Member ha 4 referred. A me. siderabie portion of the ground was now covered by low and no. sightly houses, inhabited chiefly by his Majesty's household. Of course those would come down. He thought he should be able to convinse his Hon. Friend of his ability to combine the two desirable objects, namely, leaving an open space to a considerable extent and yet to dative • round rent for the purpose be Led alludedto • • : • • BRITISH PRESS. ! He had very narrowly inspected the premises, and had come to this conclusion after considering it very maturely. The Bill was then reads second time, and waa ordered to be committed to-rflerrOW. SCOTCH JUDICA TU Rr: B I LI,. The Scotch Judicature Bill was read a thin! time and passed. BUBBLE ACT. The Buhhle Act wens.through a Committee. On the motion that, te Mass Blower's Bill be now committed, Mr. C. HUTCH INlsOlsi said that he should reserve the decla ration of his sentiments upon this Bill tilt the third reading. The Mill wilt of so much importance that a deputation of (Hass Blowers had fek it necessary to conic over from Ireland on the subject. The Bill then act through a Committee, and the report was ordered to be received on Monday. The other orders of the day were then disposed of, and the House adjourned at a quarter past one o'clock. HOUSE OF COMMONS, THIS DAY. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr. Chancellor of dre Exchequer—To insert Appropriate Clause, in Committee, on Surplus of Grants Bill. ORDERS OF THE DAY. Wrongous 1 mpri.onment Bill—Further Consideration of Report. • PQO( Relief (Ireland) Bill—Second Reading. County Transfer of Land Bill—Committee. Coirersities Police Bili—Committee. Customs Consolidation Act—Ftirther Consideration of Report. Court of King's Bench Bill—Third Reading. Court of Common Pleas Bill—Third Reading. Judges Salaies 13411—Third Reading. Indictments Removal Bill—Second Reading. , Customs Bounties Bill—Further Conaideration of Report. . passa g e Vessels Regulation 11111—Third Reading. Writs of Error Ball—Committee. Bank Tokens (Ireland) Bill Report. Apothecaries Hill—Committee. of Giants Bill—Comaiittre. • Lands Exchange Bi ll—Cor =Trade Bill—.Corornittee. 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This Evening, FRIDAY, June 17, will be perfumed LOVE LAUGHS AT LOCI SMITHS. - Risk. Mr. W. West. After which PIGEONS AND CROWS. Sir Peter Pirviggin, Mr. Upton. To conelede with TWO STRINtiS 'l'o YOUR BOW. • Lazar!llo,, Mr. Liston; Donna Clara. Madame Vestals. ROYAL GARDENS. VAUXHALL. UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF HIS MAJESTY. The hole of the splendid Entertainments, which so much delighted the elegant Assemblage of Rank and Fashion on Monday and Wed nesday Nights, will be Repeated This Evening. FRIDAY, Um 17th of June, with additional brilliancy. The Gardens will be most superbly Illuminated, and the Amusements will be In coastant suc cession from Eight till Twelve u•Clock, when the admired Artist, Chevalier Southby, will exhibit a surprising Display of Fire Works, amidst which the Young American will Ascend and Descend the Tight Rope, surrounded by a novel and magnificent blaze of fiery splendor. Doors open at Seven.—Admission, 3s. 611. The Barn= Pew commenced publishing yesterday morning at live o'clock. LONDON, FRIDAY. JUNK 17, 1821. The Session of the French Chambers for the present year was closed on Monday, when they met to be prorogued. The Royal Ordinance having been read, the Deputies rose and separated, with cries of " Vice le Rui." The specula tions as to the continuance of M. vs VILLEI.E'S power may now be fairly considered at an end. The President of die Council has completely triumphed over all his enemies, and possessing, as he evidently does, the full confidence of the KING, his administration will probably be of long duration. As Englishmen we have no reason to wish for its abridgment. Whatever faults belong to the internal system of the French Government, M. at VILLELE, we believe, is sincerely desirous of maintaining' tLe general ponce of the civilised world; and he is un questionably, with all his errors, financial and political, the ablest and most intelligent leader of the Royalist party. The course he advised respecting the Coronation oath has had effects highly beneficial to the tranquillity of the country over which he presides. The present insti tutions of France are now solemnly recogniaed, and im moveably established. Property is regarded as inviolably secure ; and the new interests growing ont of the revolu tionary changes, feel themselves at last perfectly safe under the voluntarily pledged faith of the reigning Monarch. On the other hand, the ancient Noblesse have been satisfied with an indemnity for their confiscated estates, not as ample a compensation as they desired and perhaps were entitled to receive, but as much as, all circumstances considered, they could rationally expect. These are the results of M. DI %Tit-UZI-ell administration as far as it has gone, and they are nal al gin Aim a just claim to the emineose he passion. The undivided attention of the Continent is now directed towards the vast countries rising to greatness across the Atlantic. The King of NAP tits has appointed a Consul for the United States. The Colombian cruisers in the Me , 41 .4promp ibr Ipsaigla coast to bath an eaten& as -•.- ' effectually to blockade it. They attack the vessels under the guns of the forts, and drive them to take refuge by running themselves ashore. The communication between Cadiz and the African coast is entirely cut off, and the garrison of 'Ceuta will soon be absolutely destitute of sup plies for their maintenance. It is quite clear that the Spitnish Government cannot for any considerable period hold out against the recognition of the New States. The war is coming upon Spain herself. It is no longer a remote contest, but an evil directly affecting every individual in the Peninsula. The following are extracts froze the Paris Papers re ceived last night : ] From the Journal de Paris of Tuesday, 14th June.] P•RIS, JUNE 13. Our correspondent at Augsburgh informs ns that M. de Tatis cheff has just passed through the 'nude°, Germany, travelling with great expedition on his way from Paris to Warsaw, where he hopes m tied the Emperor Alexander, to whom he carries despatches which are said to be very important. The Journal of the two Sicilies announces that the King, in order to encourage his subjects to trade with the New World, has appointed Count Fernando Lucchesi Ptah de Campo Franoo to be Neapolitan Consul in the United States of Amenca. He will reside at Washington, and will have a salary of 2400 ducats. This will be the first time that the Neapolitan Government will have a consular agent in America. [From the Coerrier Francais of Tuesday.] GIBRALTAR, 31AT 28. (PRIVATE CORREIPONDEPTCE,) The Colombian force, which has successively appeared on these mess, consists of a brig and several schemers, besides a consider. alliletsember of privateers. The ships of war cruise from Cape St. Warne to Cape de Gate. Some privateers cruise in thesame parts t 1411111 have penetrated far into the Mediterranean, and hover all slag the Spanish coast as far as Barcelona, so that they keep it in sekenner blockaded. The number of vessels that they have cap tained within a week, off Cadiz, Algesiras, Malaga, dm is very con sliasible, and most of them hal rich cargoes. The Colombians in =treat well those who fall into their halide: often they content yes with taking only a part of the cargo. .•The day before yesterday one of the Colombian schooners in sight of tiibraltar, pursued a Spanish Guards Costa, even under dr gars of Algeciras, Some small ships of war in the Roads of Algestras were so alarmed, on the appearance of the Independenta. Shwa they fled precipitately into the river Pasmona, where some of Ilmai ran aground. The Colombians have entirely rut off the communication between Cadiz and Ceuta, which latter place will be in a desperate situation if this state of things should continue. A Spanish refugee here has just received from Madrid the follow. ing tariff seat him by one of his friends, who tells him that all the refugees, stained as they are, may become white as snow by arrang ing on the following terms with the Purificators : Purification of a Lieut.-General - 200 piatti!as Of a Major-General - 160 Brigadier - - 150 Colonel . . - 100 75 rm Major . . 4'aptain 80 Lieutenant - • - - 30 A similar tariff Is fixed for the purification of Civil Officers. (From the Floik, dated Wednesday. June 15.1 The Gazette of the lonian Islands contains the Act of the lonian Parliament, establishing the power and the jurisdiction of the eccle siastical hierarchy of the orthodox Greek Church. It is in 73 Articles, of which the following are the principal:— " This Hierarchy consists of four !Metropolitans, one Arch bishop, and two Suffragans. Each of the Metropolitans shall be invested in rotation with the dignity of Exareh of the Greek Olrureh during one Session of the Legislature. " The Prelates can in no case correspond with a foreign power, except through a Goirerner-Genentl. " No Prelate can, without permission of the Government, intro duce into his diocese, new regulations in ecclesiastical matters. " No lonian Ecclesiastic can be consecrated out of the lonian State. " The Government will fix the bounds of the parishes. " Every Prelate is bound to visit the churches of his diocese at least once every three years. " No Prelate shall interfere in matters belonging to the Civil Authorities. " The Prelates receive a fixed salary from the State. " Whenever it is intended to build a new church, the plan is to be laid before the Government." The other articles relate to 'the Ecclesiastical Tribunals, the Vicars and Curates, and means of carrying the Act into execution. The Lord High Commissioner has assigned 10,000 tales-is (70,000 francs) to be paid to the poor of Corfu, from the midis -treasury. FRENCH Furens.—Paate, Just 14.—Flve per Cent. 10If. 80c.; Three per Cent. 74f. 85c. Royal Spanish Loan, 574. Etoik, dated Jane 18.—(Nerbars Asithetsthitie received.) The Amsterdam Papers of Wednesday arrived last night. They very positively deny the reported changes in the administration of the Netherlands. The generous con duct of the Waldenses towards the sufferers by the late inundations in Holland, is deservedly eulogised by the Dutch journalists. From the distressed valleys of Piedmont 4000 francs have been remitted for the relief of the fami lies injured by the floods. The plan will soon be com menced to render the Sambre navigable from the French frontiers to Namur. Exchange on London..-39 7. 2M.99 5. By the Buenas Ayres packet, which arrived yesterday, we have received letters and papers to the 9th of April. In consequence of a remonstrance from Mr. PARISH, the Bri tish Consul-General, the Government of Paraguay had given permission to all British subjects to retire from that country when they pleased. There has been some conspiracy in Chili, but the ac counts of it are too vague to be intelligible. The attempt, however, has been frustrated, and the guilty parties are awaiting their trial in custody. The Government feels itself strong enough to dispense with all extraordinary ri gour. The Congress had resolved to suspend the legal formalities, but the Government declined to proceed against the criminals, except according to the usual course. By the intelligence from Upper Peru, it appears that the troops of the Patriots were successfully advancing towards OLANEra. Cochabamba, with a garrison of 900 men, hal fallen into their bands, and preparations were making for a general attack upon the Royalist forces. A letter we have seen states that OLANETA was surrounded in Potosi, and that 2,000 troops had marched from Buenos Ayres on the 22d of March, in order to put an end to the contest. We extract the following from a letter dated April 9 Trade is uncommonly dull. Ocsx Era, the only Spanish General in South America, still holds Le Paz, and has again taken Potosi, and consequently prevents a trade by the interior. General SUCRE is marching upon him, and he must shortly capi tulate, as he has no possible means of defence. In Chili trade is already reviving, and when Potosi is taken we trust that the Market will see a favourable change." On the Report of the Committee appointed to inquire into the consequences of the repeal of the Combination Laws, leave was last night given to bring in a Bill to re peal the Act of last Session, and substitute such other pro visions as may be deemed expedient to remove the existing evils. It was again explicitly stated, that no intention exists of re-enacting the severe and oppressive Statutes re pealed by the Act now in force; but we think that no ob server of what has passed during the last twelve months in the manufacturing districts, can dispute the propriety of applying some effectual remedy to the mischiefs that have resulted from the rash and sweeping abolition of all the laws relating to the connection between masters and workmen. The loss and injury which in many cases have lately resulted from combinations, bave threatened serious consequences to the prosperity of our foreign commerce. The proper object of Legislation as to this subject, via, the perfect freedom of each individual workman, has been defeated, and a monstrous power established by self-ap pointed or irregularly-elected Committees, over the whole body of journeymen In several trades ; and on this model exertions arc actively making to bring the other trades into a similar state of subjection. The rules promulgated and demands set up by these Committees, have been too often of that unreasonable and extravagant character, which misfit naturally be supposed likely to proceed from stub individuals exercising such an authority. This system must be suppressed. . The welfare of thy workmen them mives calls imperatively fur Its suPproirion. None may more deeply interested than they, in dkenthralling themselves from a power, irhich evil-disposed or ignorant 'men have assumed over them, to the prejudice of their rights, and the general dithinution of their means of em ployment. CITY, THURSDAY f:YERING. Thee was scarcely a single bargain entered into on the Stock Markets this morning, the great prbportion of the Members of the Stock Exchange having gone to witness the opening of the Orphan School, at Hackney. The Reduced Annuities nay be quoted 904, and Consols for the Opening at 91. Exchequer Bills were 40s. premium. In the Foreign Market the foll•wing pricss.are spoken of; . they are rally mommal. Greek &Op 103 discount. New Spanish Bonds 19, 194; Old ditto, 214. Danish Scrip 84 discount. Bra. Wien ditto 1j discount. Colombian Bonds 864, 874, and - 111exican Scrip 34 discount. In the Share Market Anglo Mexican Shari' were quoted at and those of the United Mexican Company at 25. Motley . become plentiful again ; to which circumstance may be attributed the rise in Exchequer Bills for these last two or three days. The prices of Coffee and Sugar continue steady, and Mess mil, des are in fair demand. Bum is Also inquired after. There was a report on 'Change that unfavourable news had , rived from India by an overland despatch, but we could not trace it to any authentic source, and we have little doubt that it is a mm. plete fabricatixi. ittetitself,BU - t his oirn eon ' upright and consistent wi this proposition at the fit opinion that he had acted I Canning) felt the N .ble I • and favourable construe. ion tarter the impression which khggeratice on the minds lieu have taken a very 'duet, not only u to his Me 'the counsel upon that co Learned Gentleman (Mr. idmis•ion of his Hen. Fr foe the Duke of Stanches' reasons for an inquiry. Manchester had nothing w Gentleman had said. that been misled, but that proved, and which we ha the fact But, if on inq had acted amiss, he thou' he was so advised by his Ifrar deluded, and not frost •- ~--•._r~_~ THE KING'S EVENING P4RTY. The party given by his Majesty on Wednesday eveni, was extremely splendid, though not crowded. The com pany began to arrive at ten o'clock. The Ladies appeared as at a Drawing-room, except as to the form of their dresses; the magnificence of their jewels and other orna. ments were the borne. The company were received in the same state forms and ceremonies as the same distinguished party to dinner. 'lley were conducted across the Grand Hall and the Oitagon Hall, to the State Room, adjoining the King's closet. His Majesty and his illustrious and noble guests rose from the dinner table in the Crimson Drawing-room soon after the evening party began to arrive. The King, on joining the evening party, accepted their dutiful obeisance, and received them with the most digni fled affability. The whole of the state rooms were opened for the occasion, and in addition to their magnificent ap pearance, their effect was increased by a display of very choice growing trees, plants, and flowers, brought from the Royal gardens for the occasion. The King gratified his distinguished assemblage with a choice concert by the most eminent performers, both vocal and instrumental, which was performed in the throne room. Soon after ten o'clock the Concert commenced, which finished about half-past one. The vocal performers were, Madame Caradori, Mademoiselle Garcia, Signors Vellati, Garcia, Curioni, Begrez, Remorini, Crivelli, and psi 19. The itistrumeqtal department consisted of Sir Geo*, Smart, Messrs. Attwood and Scappa, who alternately peee. sided at the pianoforte. Nicholson, Labarre, Lindley, Dragonetti, and Kramer (the Master of the King's rib rivalled Band). The music was selected from foreign masters, with the exception of one piece 'by our native composer Attwood, which he and Sir George Smart accom panied on the pianoforte. Ilia Majesty appeared highly delighted with the whole pcformance. The quintetto io Il Turco was encored. The refreshments wereserved in the octagon room, being the best adapted for the purpose in the Palace. The mai sire and splendid ornaments were displayed with the greatest taste. It is scarcely necessary to say, the refresh ments were the most choice and rare that could be pin cured, prepared, and arranged by his Majeaty's confec tioners. The band attending the King's guard played et. casionally during the night. The following were among those present at the evening party : Dukes—Leeds Gordon. and Amyl!. Duchsres—iseeds, Bedford, Rutland, Argyll, and Dowager Ru land. Ma:passes—Hertford, Winchester, Chohnoodeley, Pabnolle. Haetings., and Conyttgliam. Marchionesses—babsbury,Winchester,Cholmondeky, Ilearlogs, and Palmella. bark—Bristol, Westmorland, Shaftesbury, Winehileeo, Vera_ lam, Jersey, Lauderdale, .Cowper, Lonedale, Clarendon, and blounicharles. Coluterres—Clarendon, Cowper, Jersey, Alountcharles, Lievq, and L co onsdale. Visunts—Melville, Dunwich, Lowther, Palmerston, and Clive. Viscourdesses—Melville, and Clime. Lords—Msryborough, Lovable, G.Beresford, Gwydyr, Bashtult, Ravensworth, A. Conynghani, C. Bentinek, Bioglasun, and Howard de Walden. Lades--Charlotte Osborne, Ann Beckett. Jemitna Ponsenby, Ravenaworth, Grantham, Sarah Robinson, J.Thlynne, two Paulette, two Herireya, Clwyd) r, Ponaonby, G. Bathurst, two Peg*, Long, H. Hasting Manners, C. Seymour, Jane Houasoun, Emily Pun. oonby, C. s Manners, klaryborough. Ann Greville, and E. Gordon. Ambassadors and Minieters—Nethetisuada,Spanish,and Ragusa. Boronesses--lle Spaedth and Arleteldt. Right Zionoziroldes--ISir Charles Lung and Beckett. Hunourabkr—A gar Ellis, -a-- Lasalle', taro Misses Coomy Mrs. Hope, J. Tollemache, two Misses Liddell, two Mimi Bor Wagon, W. Ashley, and dies Dundee. Sirs—W. Houstoun, W. Davison, A. Barnard, 11. Turner. C. Lon, W. Keppel, and H. Worsen. GCl4lo7ll4—Bailey, Upton, and Ponsonby. Culostels—Poissontiy, Higgins, Thornton, and Anson. Mestieers—Hope, Arthur Stanhope, Ashley, Luttrell, Assoc, and Greville. Mistresses—Agar Ellis, Arthur Stanhope, Peel, Lascelles, and Arbuthnot. Misses—Long and Robinson. 7esterday afternoon, about twoo'clock, the King left his Palace in Pall-mall, in bis travelling carriage, for Kew. The Duke of York and the Duchess of Gloucester v*.sitsd his Majesty yesterday. The Duke of York entertained the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and a numerous party at dinner yesterday at Audley House. The Duke of Cambtidge, accompanied by his son Primo George, attended by Sir William Davison, went to Clapson yesterday morning, to be present at the opening of the new Asylum at Clapton, after which there was a public break fast and a grand miscellaneous concert. Yesterday the Duke of Wellington had an audience of the King. Some of the Cabinet Ministers assembled yesterday af ternoon, about two o'clock, at the Foreign Office, to meet a number of gentlemen on official business, Among the Ministers present were Earl Bathurst, Mr. Secretary Peel. Mr. Secretary Canning, the Chancellor of the Escheciurr, Mr. Wynn, &c. The Meeting broke up about half-past four o'clock. The Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury are irtived at Worthing. DE LISLE PEERAGE.—In a Committee of Privileges yesterday morning, Mr. Hart was heard for the claimant, who is the lineal descendant of Sir Philip Sydney ; he concluded his speech with an emphatic appeal to their Lordships to restore to the Peerage a descendant of two of the most illustrious families that had ever been in Britain —the Warrens and Sydneys.—Mr. Abercrombie appeared on behalf of Sir Henry Hadlow, an infant, descendant of the second sister of the last possessor of this tide, and sub mitted his interests to the, protection of their Lonlabips. The Committee of the House of Commons on the State of Ireland, closed its labours on Friday night very Unex pectedly. We learn that nothing is to be recommended by the Committee. What inference is to be drvii from the Committee dividing on a ptoposition recommending its • revival next Session, which was negatived by a majonty of 6 to 3 ?—Dublin Paper. SOCIETY or LINCOLN'S INN —At the /icing of the Court of King's Bench on Wednesday. Mr. T. J. Wookr addressed the Bench for the purpose of moving fora ros4R dames to be directed to the Benchers of Lincoln's Inn, commanding them to admit him as a Member of the So ciety, for the purpose of keeping his Terms, with a view to be called to the English Bar, the Beuchers having re fused to admit him, for the reasons stated in his antiivits. The Lord Chief Justice said, se Mr. Justice Holroyd bad left the Court, Mr. Wooler had .better present his mono; yen the Cowl was full. Ilr. W. declared his nitgo,iyi of doing its. 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