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his child, he should observe„ that as he was opposed to such in-
terference in the case of the late Princess Charlotte, who was
taken front the cant of the late Queen (her mother), fbr no other
reason but because she was not popular. so he was equally adverse
that the care of the young..Psince of Cumberland should be taken
from his father, Wallin he was unpopular. Popularity. or the want
of it, in his opinion. could have no influence on :lateral rights.
Mr. Secretary CANNiNO said it was not proposed to vote
6,0001. a year for the Duke of Cumberland, nor was it proposed as
an atone ent for any former &Beton of the House. The proposal
grew out of the fact, that the Duke of Cumberland's child had
grown to such an advanced age as rendered k asomeary that his
education should. be entered upon, and the country, from the rela-
tion in which he stood to the Crown, had an Interest in providing
for his education in a manner suitable to the high station which it
was possible he may hereafter he called upon to fill. From the re-
lation in which he literals to the Throne the State has an interest in
the education of the child, which is altogether unconnected with
the rank of his parents. Now the parents of the child are living
abroad, and we did not In any manner propose to interfere with the
mode of education which the parents may think it advisable to
adopt., but foe certain reasons we think it expedient to stipulate that
his education should be carried on at home. The parents of the child
have the option either to MUM to England with the child or to see him
safely brought over. By leaving thin option the House would avoid
any rude interference with the mode of education-which the parents
may deer it proper to pursue in the education of their child ; whilst
by the condition that his education should be carried on in Eng.
land, that condition with which Parliament cannot part, would be
secured. Thin option concedes the right of the parent to adopt the
best mode of educating his child. whilst it secures every thing that
could be desired as to the place of his education. The country
under the circumstances had a deep and strong interest in the edu-
cation of this young prince. The whole cane lay in these few words,
and almost every thing else which had been introduced wa.. in his
opinion, extraneous. Former votes of that House should be put
out of the question. The vote to the Duchess of Kent was equally
inapplicable. It had been stated by the Hon. and Learned Gentle-
man (Mr. Brougham) that the proposed vote to the Duchess of
Kent wak applied for without her lament. As to any ?chic-
' tance on the part of her Royal nightie's the Duchess of Kent
to receive the grant if such reluctance existed he, (Mr. Canning)
had ;lever heard it ; but he nine' add, !east his observation
should be mistaken that that illustrious lady had conducted
herself in that retired and unobtrusive manner which became
not only her sex but her station. (Hear. heart., hear.) In conclu-
sion he would repeat that the votes of the House, on former mot-
%ions, were quite extraneous, the only question was, whether the
House would now furnish the means of educating a Prime, who
might hereafter be called upon to rule the destinies of the country.
(Ilear, hear.) •
Sir F. BURDETT was not satisfied with giving, by an indirect
vote, what had been retooled in a direct way. He did not see what
claim the Duke of Cumberland had upon the public to provide for
the educatiofi of his son. He thought we might run the risk, anti
allow the father to educate his own child If this grant had been
argued upon the private merits of an individual, lie feared
that he should subject himself to be charged with having used lan-
guage unparliamentary and indecorous should he speak the candid
feeling of his heart. Ile Was afraid if such had been the ground
of argument that he could not have used three words without
having every third word offensive, but fortunately the question now
stood upon other grounds, and he could perform his duty to
the country without any violence to his own feelings or those of
Hon. Cleitilenien opposite. He was glad to see that !Ministers had
discovered the reluctance of the House to go all the way with
them ; and in consequence of this manifestation of feeling they
had wisely changes! the tone of their application as well as altered
its object. (Hear, hear.) This he said was the impression made
on his mind by the discussion which had taken place on the sub-
ject. Ministers now took up the subject, not upon the claims of the
Duke of Cumberland, but upon public grounds, upon the assump-
tion that the young Prince may one day tome to the Throne. Upon
these grounds they demanded COWL per annum for his education :
6.000/. per annum for the education of an infant only six year' old !
How could such an infant require so large a sum to be expended
upon his education ? How could a more certain way be devised of
insuring that he should be badly educated, than by surrounding
him with folly and caprice, than by spending six thousand pounds
per year upon his education ? The result of such a system of
education must be unfavourable. Besides, it was not incumbent
upon the public to provide -for the education of this infant.
( Hear, hear.) The public may safely run the risk, and leave
his Royal father to give him whatever kind of education he should
choose. In his (Sir F. Burdett'n) opinion, their best system of
education was that regular ',item afforded to all persons of rank n
this country ; but by surrounding this infant with little state. and
an expenditure of 6,0001. a year, what was he likely to become ? As
far as the public was concerned, he (Sir F. Burdett) would
much rather, if such a grant was made, that it went into the
pocket of his father, rather than have the child spoiled by being
educated in such an expensive manner. But why, he would ask,
was this unprecedented demand mixed up with a provision for a
Noble Lady who made no demand ? and also with an implication
upon another Noble Individual, for whom ample. provision was
made by the public ; as if that Noble Individual had manifested
I any reluctance to contribute to the expencesof the amiable lady
with whom he is so nearly connected. He looked upon this as an
additional objection to a grant which-lseepposed altogether upon
principle. It was only it mask to cover the measure, and lie saw no
other meansof getting rid of it, but by negativing the proposition
wt once. Su posing that the co.intry could be proved to have an
interest in the educatior of the child, there was no security in the
manner of the grant. if it were declared by Lawyers, and was the
opinion of the House, that t :e-grand-children of the King should
he under the gutdance of the King. his Royal Highness, nor the
Royal family had no right to complain when the country supplied
ample funds for the education of the children. If such was the
resolution of the House, the sum of 6.4001 per annum should not be
Framed without some security. It should be granted to the King
Tor the education of the infant, and not granted to the King to hand
over to the Duke of Cumberland.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said the Hon.
Baronet seemed to consider that the ireposed grant to the Duchess
of Kent was a mere mask; but the Hon. Baronet forgot that after
the death of the Duke of Kent in MIN, the Marquis of London-
derry, then Secretary for Foreign Affairs, was asked in that House,
whether it was meant to propose any addition to the grant of 13,0001.
a year, enjoyed by the Duchess of Kent? and the reply was, that
it was then considered unnecessary, as Prince Leopold had under.
taken to contribute to the support of his sister and her child ; but
it was distinctly understood that this should not be considered as a
permanent arrangement, did that her Royal Highness the Duchess
of Kent should not always be dependent upon Prince Leopold for
a maintenance for herself and her child (Hear, hear.)
Mr. BROVII HAM again rose amidst cries of " Question." We
understood him to suggest, that as his Majesty's Ministers had
chnceded to the proposal for the introduction of a coercive clause,
enforcing the education ef the young Prince in Egland, his Hon.
and Learned Friend (Dr. Lushington) should consent to withdraw
Ills amendment, in order to give the House an opportunity of de-
ciding upon the principle of the measure, and tf such should be
their deciehm, of negativing the grain altogether.
Dr. LUBIIINGTON had no objection to concede to the sugges-
tion of his Honourable and Learned Friend, but he wished dis-
tinctly to undentand from his Majesty'a Ministers whether they
, agreed with the whole amendment. He clearly understood that
they conceded to the education of the young prince in England, but
he asked had they also agreed that the proposal should be voted to
his !Majesty for the education of the child, and not to his Majesty
to he handed to the Duke of (7uniberland ?

Dlr. Secretary CANNING said a few words in reply, which
were inaudible.

The House then divided, when the numbers were—
For the Grant. 120—Against it, 97-3lajority, 21.
While strangers were excluded we understood that Mr Brougham
intimated to the House that on Constitutional grounds, as well as
there appearing in the House, and even amongst the people them.
selves, a temporary or accidental coldness with regard to economy,
and a disposition uxitecessarily to spend the public money. he
should at every future stage continue to give the measure his most
strenuous opposition.
JUDGI:ii IN INDIA.
When re.admitted we found Mr. C. W. W. %V YNN address.
ing the House on the Bill for making provision for Judges in
India.
Mr. HU3IE wished that its consideration should be postponed.
However, after a:few words from Dr. PHILLImtonE, and Sir E.
ro RIES, the House resolved itself into a Committee un the Hilt.
Mr. C. W. IV. WYNNE proposed and carried several clanses,
amongst which was one entitling Judges to retired allowances, on
certificate of ill health after tive.years service.
Alter some few observations fmin Mr. Hume, Mr. C. W. W.
M'ynn. Ir. W. Smith, Sir C. Forbes., and Mr. Trant, the reso-
lutions were agreed to; the report was received and ordered to be
taken into farther consideration on. Friday next.
The other oriltr: .of the day were then disposed of, and the
House adjourned it half-past twelve o'clock.

• HOUSE OF COMMONS TIIIS DAY.
NOTICES OF MOTIONS.
Mr. John AVilliarns--To present Yutition complaining of delays
in the Court of Chancery.
Mr. Sykes—Reduction of the putt' on Snap and Tallow Candles.
ORDERS OF TIIE DAY.
Cotton Mills-Regulation BilL,Committee.
British Consuls Bill—Committee.
Townland lloundaries (Ireland
Labourers 11ages Bill.

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