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London, England, 1853-06-18 00:00:00

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The Earl of Et.l.Exitoitton•Ott, in oto‘iitg for certain
correspondence, took occasion on Nkomolay to extunine,
with much minuteness of critieism, the t io‘ernment
scheme for the future administration of Indian atlitirs.
He reeogniseol the importance of immediate legislot
lion, but. believed that the Ministerial proposition
Wits merely temporary and experimental ill character,
tutu 11101%, citlettlateil to is infinite agitation than to
settle and allay it. This opinion, lie sllliporteil by a do
r.rposi of the probable working tot the proposed
measure.
Earl It %NV 11,I,t: 1110 nthilissioll
mode by Lord Ellenborough, its stirrendering the
chief point at. issue betweenl9 the tiotel'lllitelit ink the
Indian reformers. viz. that of time. It a 115 now 45111-
volt:it, he remarked, ;hat legislation should nut be
thrown over to another Sessloll. Respecting the al
legations bronght against the. I Oonernment sehrtne,
and which 'Molt ell 111.41 tile Court of I tirootor4 and
the past. as well its the httAll'e ilthilinistrittioll 44$ India,
Lord final% ilk offered a ‘ariety of statement 4,
in mitigation of the alleged sins of co ontinission, (others
to disprove the alleged sins a omission, and others
again to warratit better expectations front the new
scheme than those 11.,0r0l Elletilcorough had shadowed
forth to the house.
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Lord 310NrEmull: saw no ground for urging on
legislation prematurely. Even the plum II at agita
tion should be Steppeli M whine the
fact, was thitt the Covermitent selteme would not stop
it,. He round good reason] to disapprove of the nature
of the phut, and of the basic with which it. had been
introdneed. _

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The l►nke of A kg, snspected that of the ad%o-
entes of delay 11• e• wished really to obtain further in
formation, but that the majority desired nothing but
to overset the Ministerial proposition and bring in
a plan of their ow•n. Advancing many arguments
in defence of the Amble government system, he
drew conelusion,; in favour of the projeet lately
brought before the Legislature, and insimed upon the
expediency of imm►ediat legislation.
The hid of A 1.11101Alt1,1: Velainded the
ti milling the a,sinutal (Linger of agitation, that no
agitation was more injurious than that wising out of
an irresponsible and extravagant lioyernment.
The motion was agreed to and the subject dropped.
HARWICH lt1►ltl►I:1i11.

new writ fiar littrwieh having been muted for on
Tuesday by Mir J. TiritELL,
Sir T. SUELLEY found the borough ,o deeply guilty

of corruption that he adjudged it unworthy the
honour of enfranchisement, and moved for the ap-
pointment of a select committee to inquire into the
state of its representation.
Mr. HEADLait, as chairman of the election com-
mittee, could not interpret the evidence then given
into a proof of such grave corruption as would warrant
so severe a visitation. He did not think there was
just cause for issuing a commission under the penal
act, and would not oppose the issuing of a new writ.
Sir F. Tnesioee and Mr. Atimosev cited the pre-
cedents of Rye and Plymouth, where new writs had
been allowed to issue, though the facts disclosed
before the late election committees showed these
boroughs to have been as bail as Harwich.
Mr. T. Jft went back to the election of
11442, and the evidence given before the committee
then appointed, and declared that Harwich was an
old and notorious offender. He wished for no inter-
mediate measures, and thought that the borough
ought to be disfranchised at once.
Mr. MANSEY insisted upon the necessity at all events
of inquiring further into the case.
Sir It. H. lamas contended that the incidents of
bygone contests were now obsolete. Sentence must
be passed strictly upon the merits of the last election,
and he saw nothing in the evidence to justify them
in withholding the writ.
Lord JOHN RUKtiEl.l. reminded the house that the
late Harwich election committee had left the inquiry
incomplete, so far as the general corruptibility of the
borough was concerned, the immediate object being
attained when Mr. Peacock was unseated. As that
committee had not, however, reported the existence
of corruption, in the words of the act, they could not
fairly single out Harwich as an exception to the
boroughs where, upon similar reports being received
from the committees, new elections had been permitted
to take place. With regard to the actual condition
of Harwich, he believed it to be quite bad enough to
warrant a committee of inquiry, or an absolute disfran-
chisement, and he was equally ready to vote for either

proposition.
Sir J. SHELLEY ultimately withdrew his amendment,
and, a vote being taken on the original motion, it was
decided that the writ should issue by a majority of
247 to 102.
EXCISE BUT! ES.
On Tuesday (or rather Wednesday morning), at
half-past two in the morning, Mr. Wtt.sos proposed
to a house of about a dozen wearied members to " go
on" with the Soap Duty Repeal Bill.
Mr. FREWEN moved that the house be counted;
which operation being of course immediately per-
formed, the minister was counted out.
THE lNI)1A HILL
Lord STANLEY wive notice, that on the motion for the second
reading of the India 818, on the 234 inatant, he would move
" that, in the opinion of this house, further infomation is neves-
sarp to enable 'Parliament to legislate with advantage for the
Qa
tore govenoment of India, and that at this late period of the
session it. Is inexpedient to !trooped with a measure which, while
it disturbs existing arrangements, cannons' considered ea to thud
eettlement." (Cheers.)
MALT DIM%
Mr. E. BALI. gave notice, for the llth of July, of a motion for
a committee of the whole holm, for the purpose of considering
the duties on malt, with the view of making such an alteration
that farmers may he exempted from the ditty on such opt:unity a
smolt as may he required for their own use, made from barley of
their own growing.
TIM ENCUMBERED ESTATFS COURT.
Mr..l. rznEnAl,n haring inquired whether it was the Inten-
tion of Government to continue the powers of the Encumbered
I:statea Court, which would soon expire ?
Sir .1. Youso *fated that the Government intended to propose
a bill for continuing the Encumbered Estates Comrt for a limited
time, and that it would lie introduced in the House of Lords
In the emirs* of a few days.
[A hill to that effect was rend a first time by the Peers on
Thursday evening.)

lottign anli Colonial (ntelligtate.

[From our own Correopond,nt.]
Pains, Juno M.

Lr Moniteur contains decrees of local interest
only, and appointments and promotions in the French
navy. Apropos to the Moniteur, we were disagreeably
surprised here (I mean we resident Englishmen) to
find that the first information of the sailing of the
British fleet. for the Dardanelles was given to the
British public and the two houses of Parliament by
that journal. It appears that in giving intelligence
of such importance the French Government showed
more empressentmit to satisfy the just expectation of
the people than her Majesty's Ministerial Coalition.
The arrival in Paris of the Count Panim, Minister
of Justice to the Emperor of Russia, created some in-
terest. Some said he was charged with a special mis-
sion by his Imperial master, and others that he only
came to join his family, already at the waters of V ichy.
However this may be, he has had interviews with the
Emperor and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and his
object is supposed to be to detach France as much as
possible from British influence. In fact, from the

THE PRESS.

time of the coup d'itat of the .2nd December, the Em-
peror of Russia has made many demonstrations of
friendship towards Louis Napoleon, and constantly de-
clared that he viewed him as the saviour of European
order and civilisation. Since Louis Napoleon
became Emperor of the French this cordiality had
greatly diminished, and Count l'anim's visit to Paris
is more that of a friendly and confidential messenger
than of a diplomatic envoyi. Divide et inspera
is the ordre du jour of Russian diplomacy. The lan-
guage of M. Kisselef is very warlike, but be
is not so intimately initiated into the secret thoughts
of the Emperor u Baron Brunow. Several Polish
generals, and officers of rank at this moment
in France and in England are going to Turkey
to offer their services to the Sultan. Yesterday was
the anniversary of the battle of Marengo. On this
occasion the Emperor and Empress visited the camp
of Satory, accompanied by a splendid escort, and fol-
lowed by five carriages. The Emperor was in the
uniform of a general of division. After having re-
ceived in his tent the colonels of all the regiments
drawn up on the plain, the Emperor took the com-
mand, and man 7 manoeuvres were executed with re-
markable precision. On the return of their Majesties
the horses of Colonel Fleury, Aide-de-Camp of the
Emperor, ran away with his carriage, and were only
stopped in the Quarter of St. Louis, where, thanks to
the courage of a workman, they were arrested, by his
throwing himself before their heads, and succeeding
in seizing the reins. The Prince Napoleon will ar-
rive to-day (16th) at the camp at St. Omer, to assist
at the reviews. It is whispered in diplomatic boudoirs
that Austria, who wishes to remain neuter in the
Oriental question, might be induced to join the al-
liance of England and France, by obtaining from
Turkey the cession of Moldavia and Wallachia.
Austria will, in that case, give up Lombardy to Pied-
mont, who will pay the tribute now paid to the Otto-
man Porte by the Danubian provinces. This com-
bination would be very advantageous to England in
her political views for Italy, and would ensure to the
Austrians the free navigation of the Danube, the
great artery of Germany, with the commerce of the
Black Sea and the East. Austria would then be-
come a barrier between Russia and Turkey, and
prevent the great Bear from swallowing up the
Crescent.

FRANCE.
The Moniteur announces an extensive promotion
in the navy. Rear-Admirals Laplace and Desfosses
are appointed Vice-Admirals ; Captains Lavaud,
Laroque de Chaufray Peirattd, and Viscount Duquesne
are raised to the rank of Rear-Admirals. The in-
ferior promotions are very numerous. The French
Government, though still holding the opinion that
the Turkish affair will be arranged, is preparing
for any event that may turn up. Orders have been
given that the small posts of troops should be con-
centrated as much as possible in the capitals of the
departments, that no more cong& should be given to
officers or men, and that the troops should be kept
ready for service at short notice. It is also said that
a large body of supernumerary officers are to be
sent on board the French ships for the purpose of
organising and directing the Turkish armies in the
event of hostilities.
A considerable number of arrests have lately taken
place in Paris, principally among persons belonging to
the working classes. The whole number of individuals
conducted to the prison Mazes is said to amount to
above It4o. It is stated that the Government believe
in the existence, and discovery, of a real conspiracy,
the object of which was the assassination of the
Emperor. The attempt was to have been carried
into effect. on the day that the Emperor and Empress
went to the Hippodrome. The police allege that the
Royalists are at the head of the affair; but in the
meantime a great number of Republicans have been
arrested.
Count Panim, the Russian Minister of Justice,
arrived in Paris on Monday. According to the best
information his visit related entirely to family matters;
but Wednesday's Sikh, asserts possitively that he had
been entnisted with a special and very secret mission
from the Emperor Nicholas to the Tuileries.
Some changes are spoken of among the gentlemen
connected with the British Embassy in Paris. The
Honourable William Grey being about to be pro-
moted to the rank of Secretary of Legation, the
Honourable William Stuart heroines first paid attache
in Paris.
The Duke of Rianzares has left Paris on his way
to Madrid. It is said that he has achieved a recon-
ciliation between Marshal Narvaez and Queen Maria
Christina.

SAXONY.
The marriage of Prince Albert of `axon•, heir
presumptive to the throne, with the Princess Wasa,
will be celebrated this day (18th) and three following
days at Dresden, with public processions, illumina-
tions, and other rejoicings.
The Baden Government has officially announced
its intention of abandoning the prosecution against
Gervinus.

SATURDAY,

PRUSSIA.
Letters convoking the Customs Conference to meet
in Berlin on the 4th of July were despatched by the
Prussian Government on the 11th inst.
Agriculture is rapidly thriving in Prussia. The
aggregate value of the annual produce of grain has
increased by 50,000,000 thalers since the year 1820,
that of cattle-breeding by (10,000,000. The present
gross annual value of land amounts to 500,000,0(10
thalers against 300,000,0 CM in 1820. This great in-
crease is due in a great degree to the number of
railways, which admit of the produce being brought
to market. In consequence of the nunours of war,
the Prussian (torn trade is just now in a state of
stagnation. Russian corn is no longer quoted.

AUSTRIA.
Lord Westmoreland and the Baron de Mayendorff
had a long conference in Vienna on the 10th,
and after it couriers were despatched to London and
St. Petersburg.
Baron Coeniti., Charge d'Affaires for Darmstadt,
replaces Count Arnim at Vienna, the latter having
obtained leave of absence on account of his health.

SWITZERLAND.
Count Karnicki, the Austrian Ambassador, is ex-
pected to return to his post within a short period of
time.
A Swiss journal, the Confidlrk, announces a great
agitation in the canton of Fribourg.

ITALY.
A treaty of commerce has been concluded between
Prussia and Naples.
SPAIN.
It is asserted that Senor Bermuda de Castro, the
Minister of Finance, is about to resign his post, and
Senor Alexandra Castro is mentioned as his successor.
The railway question continues to occupy the
Cabinet; the definitive settlement was to be arranged
on the 12th.
UNITED STATES.
New York dates to the 4th inst. have been received
by the Franklin. There is no political news of ink.
portance.
The 15th July has been fixed for the opening of
the Crystal Palace.
The second exploring expedition prepared by Mr.
Grinnell, merchant, of New York, and commanded
by Dr. Kane, sailed in search of Sir John Frankln on
the 31st ult. The Ringgold surveying expedition of
the United States to the China Seas and North Pa-
cific was to leave early this month, first going to the
East Indies, via the Cape of Good Hope.
SOUTH AMERICA.
The Government of Peru has thrown open the na-
vigation of the Amazon, in Peruvian waters, to the
commerce of all nations.
Santa Anna has ordered troops to parts of the
Mexican frontier, to repel marauders from Texas
and Santa EC. Recruits are invited by circulars, in
California, to invade Sonora.
Accounts from Monte Video state that the captain,
two mates, steward, and two passengers of the Rein-
deer were murdered by the crew, and the ship plun-
dered. The crew are in custody, and will be sent to
England on trial.
WEST INDIES.
In Jamaica, on the 17th ult., the House of As-
sembly continued prorogued. Angry addresses had
been made by the governor, and responded to by the
house, which remained firm in its determination not
to raise a revenue until the council agreed to lass a
retrenchment measure. The governor sided with the
board of council, and, in the meantime, much confu-
sion prevailed, and large quantities of goods were
imported free of duty. The general wish WWI that a
new governor should be sent out, with power to settle
the " vexed question " between the two branches of

the Legislature.
Nothing had occurred in the other West India
Islands of any importance. The weather was favour-
able for the ensuing crops, but the present crops are
expected to fall off generally. There was a want of
tonnage in the islands, and freights were rising.
CANAI)A.
The bill to increase the representation in the Le
gislature passed, on the 10th ult., the Legislative
Council of Quebec by one more than a two-thirds
vote, which was the number necessary to carry it.
The bill to abolish the seignorial tenures was thrown
out on the following day.
A fire has occurred on the Ottawa river, in Canada,
which had swept over a surface of sixteen miles. It
was very destructive of property, sweeping forests and
fences, houses and barns, flocks and herds before it,
and it is feared destroying many lives. About two
hundred families, principally those of agriculturists,
have been left houseless.
AUSTRALIA.
The Angle ea, Captain Thorn, which left Mel-
bourne, Australia, March 4th, reached Plymouth on
Monday. She brought home 30,000 ounces of gold
and fifty passengers. The news from the diggings is
generally of a satisfactory description. Large gum-