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by Mr Al %THEW s.
Deese to be opened at Seven—Performance begins at Eight °Thick.
MOM tote taken of /11r. glemoson, at the Vox °thee. Strand En-
trant*, from Ten tUi Fire.
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AMMO* which the extraordinary Laughing (las, Musical rilaasita.
Phantasmagoria, hr.. being completely established
In public ortittiml.m, will bo repeated
This Evening, S'. I 1 it %V. silay N.
in addition to the Puttraits of ?diem. M. Tree. Stephens, and Paton.
lissom Itarreadr. tonuS, Kean. and talinaldi. rill i.e lei roduerd
strikes( Likenesses of Kiag Henry VIII. Anna Hulk... and queen I:II.
creek.

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pin Rleht.

T. BRITISH Pu ENS commenced publishing yestenlay morning
at halt -port six o'clock.

LONDON, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1824.

The Paris Papers of Wednesday and Thursday reached
our office yesterday, and bring the final decision of the
Chamber of Deputies on the proposed measure for the
reduction of the French Funds. On Tuesday, during the
sitting, all the amendments proposed on that day, which
went to except the property in the funds of the Chamber
of Peers, of the Members of the Legion of Honour, of the
Invalids of the Navy, of " the Conseil du Sceau des
Titres," of Public and Religious Foundations, of the
" Communes," the " Tontines," the " Fonds de Re-
traite," of Minors. Marriage Settlements, Absentees, Hol-
dets in those Funds who would suffer by the measure, a
reduction of two-thirds of their income, with such holders
as do not possess property in the " Renter" to the amount of
a thousand francs per annum, and several minor amend-
ments beside, were successively proposed and rejected. On
IVednesday this important debate was resumed, aod a host
of other amendments were in their turn negatived. The
I %amber at length became a scene of stormy and troubled
discussion, and Members proposing successive amendments
without end. It was filially resolved, that the long-pro-
tracted debate should be closed; and M. Raves, the Presi-
dent, amid exclamations and violent protests from a throng
of Deputies environing him, put the previous question on
eight of these amendments successively, and by &majority
negatived them all. Tim Ultras and the few Liberals
within the Chamber were equally loud in their opposition
to the measure. M. Girardin, who has born foremost
among the " Lilwraux " this session, mounted the tribune,
and having failed in obtaining a hearing amid the clamour,
that agitates! the Assembly and drowned his voice, the
violent ultra General, Donnadieu, suceetsksi him, but with
as little effect. The vote was ultimately put on the original
law, by the tippet sunrise/, and carried by a majority of
ninety-three, the result of the anxious scrutiny appearing
to be, out of SSS Deputies assembled,

White balls for the Law of Reduction . . 238.
Vick balls opposed to it . . 143.
Thus the rade( of the Finance Minister has at length
triumphed, after one of the severest debates, though in a
Royalist Chamber, that any measure ever met with in
France. The ( 'hamber on IVednesday adjourned at half-past
fire in the afternoon. Meanwhile the (lumber of Peers was
*scup:el with the discussion of septennial elections, another
most important alteration. The measure was opposral on
Tuesday by the Count ale St. Roman, and supported by
the Baron ale Montaleinhert. This prnjef of course will
Pm. and with infinitely less opposition than the financial
arrangement; in fait it will meet little or no hostility
whatever. In France the same wealth does not prevail u
in this country, v. here a measure of the same description
was carried through with scarce any dissent. The pro-
peed law affect:4 in France the limited properties of
nutnhers possessing no other resource, anal the Opposition
ha' been in consequene: commensurate. In fact, the
majority on this question spews the influence of Villeles
Ministry to b: anything but decisive in the Chamber;

and if that Ministry are not able to control the delibe-
rations of such an Assembly for the period they will now
sit, the attempt will probably he made to undo everything
that the Revolution gave to F.anco. Yet that country,
under the continuant; of peace and its present Govern-
ment, is every day rising in commerce, general prosperity,
and wealth, and enjoying infinitely more happiness and
freedom titan the French people ever knew before, from
the reign of the Convention down to the present thy.
Such a state of things is now unquestioned throughout
France ; her manufacture*, her trade, and her foreign
commerce, are all in unprecedented activity. This can be
a subject of no regret or envy to this country: on the
contrary, if the commercial relations of both countries be
put on that footing in which we hope soon to see them
placed, the increasing prosperity of both Crest itritain
and France will he productive of the interchange of most
valuable benefits to the two great countries, between
whom so long and jealous a commercial separation has un-
fortunately existed.

The House, on the motion of the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, resolved itself into a Committee of Ways and
Means last night, and the Right Hon. Gmtleman made
his closing statement of the finances of the country. lie
conceived it his duty (Mr. Robinson said) to make a state-
ment to the House, and to cuter into an explanation, or,
'more properly speaking, a recapitulation to the country of
the revenue which had been voted by Parliament in the
Committee of Supply, and to explain for what purposes
these various sums were necessary, how they were emptied,'
and the reasons for which his Majesty's Ministers felt
them& Ives obliged to call upon Parliament. The extents
of the sum voted in the C 'tar of Supply in the cone-1
toeneement of the Session, the Chancellor of the Exchequer'
stated, vest 111,284,711 f., including the Estimates for the
Army, the Navy, the Onlnance, and Miscellaneous St.''-
, vices, with 1,4r20,000/. for the payment of inter, st on Ex-
I chequer Bills. A sum of 30,000,000 f. in Exchequer
Bills (the Chancellor of the Exchequer stated) was
' also thrown upon the public by the vote of the Com-
*tee of Supply ; hut he was ready to admit the
total am of the Exchequer Bills issued undo. this'
vote amounted to :11,461,0001. thus exceeding the sum cal-
culated upon by 4,161,0001. The Right lion. Gentle-1
man stated, that he proposed to meet this surplus in the
following manner :—By the duties on sugar he hoped to
raise 3,000,0001.; by that on foreign spirits 1,000,0001. ;
both would amount to 4,000,0001.; leaving the remaining
deficiency of 461,0001. to satisfy. To make up this sum,
the Chancellor of the Exchequer stated, the East India
Company contributed, according to a vote in the early
part of last Session, as an allowance fur the half-pay of
the King's foroes in India, the sum of 60,0001. The sale
of buildings, estimated by the Conitnixsioncrs of Public
Works, amounted to 50,0001. ; the transfer of 10 per cont.
from the salaries of the Officers of State and others, in
pursuance of his lklajesty's example, and an Order in
Council of 1522, would add to the revenue 30,0001. To
these sums might he add, d various small Bons, amounting
to about 50,0001., and which, though not regularly in-
eluded in tie Ways and Means, might be considered as
belonging to them. When these sums were added to
1,778,1311., the Right lion. Gentleman stated the surplus
of revenue over expenditure would be 10,600,0001. The
revenue of the whole year amounted, he said, to 51,‘465,000/.;
to this was to be added, the part 'Payment of th:: debt from
Austria, amounting to 40,000/. There was also to be
added, ueopou/. derived from sources in Ireland, and de-
cided to be due to the Crown. These sums, when added
to the year's revenue, would make a total of 59,31,7,0001.
From this was to be deducted 3,000,000 f. to be applied to
the Consolidates' Fund ; also a deduction of 1,200,000 f.
arising from losses in the revenue from the different
reductions which Parliament thought proper to make
in various taxes. The Right Honourable Gentleman cal-
culated the sum of 1,100,000 f. as the probable dimi-
nution of revenue arising from the reduction of duties
on silk and °tinr articles of commerce. This latter sum,
added to the sum to be applied to the Consolidated Fund,
made together 4,900,000 k, making the nett revenue amount
to forty-six or forty-seven millions. The charge for the
Consolidated Fund amounted to 38,580,00 UL, and there
remained a surplus of 10,650,000 f. We cannot, this
morning, follow the Chancellor of the Exchequer further,
through his long and able exposition of the finances of the
country, which was most satisfactory and cheering. The
Right Honourable Gentleman concluded by moving the
Resolutions, which will be found in our columns, and
which were ultimately carried without a division.

The second reading of the West India Company's Bill
was, on the suggestion of Mr. Iluskisson, postponed by
Mr. Manning to Monday next. The Right Honourable
Gentleman suggested the delay, as it involved, lie said,
the very question of incorporation which the Government
had then under their consideration. Mr. Iluskisson, on
Thursday night, when Sir John Newport moved the
second reading of the Bill for incorporating the " Irish
Mining Company," objected to it, on the same grounds as
the Right honourable Gentleman said he would object to
all the Bills that were then in progress for the incorpora-
tion of the various speculating companies. Mr. Iluskis-
son, on Thursday night, stated, that he had no objection
that these bodies should be incorporated to a certain ex-
tent, such as enabling them to sue or be sued in the person
of any officer appointed for the purpose; but beyond that
be did not think it right to give them all the exemptions,
that were generally conferred on corporations: and Mr.
Husk's/ion further expressed his opinion, that if in-
dividuals chose to embark in any trading speculation,
they ought to be individually liable for the results of
any failure of such speculation, in the same manner
as if they were merely partners. The views taken
by Mr. Iluskisson on this important subject arc un-
questionably most correct. A number of Bills have
this Session been introduced, for the incorporation of
companies of every sort, both here and in Ireland, and all
with the most useful and beneficial views. But if these
incorporations are founded on commercial speculation as
great trailing companies, it is a question how far the Line-
-60111 of Parliament should be extended to protect them
from all the consequences of such speculations, however
ruinous they may turn out to be. The West India Com-
pany, appears, however, to be formed nil the fairest prin-
ciples, and on a plan likely to be most kaieficial to the
sugar islands, and to all engaging in this great speculation.
The East India Company have had their Charter renewed
with the most extensive privileges, with a mighty empire
and a vast trade throughout the East ; and though the
West India Company never can hope to rival " the Lords,
of Asia" in wealth or resources, their establishment is
likely to be the salvation of the most valuable of our west-
ern puma-lesions, and ultimately, perhaps, the means of
their preservation to Great Britain. We !rest therefore
that the Bill for the incorporation of the West India (inn-
pany may meet no effectual opposition, and that a measure
so full of utility will receive the early sanction of the Le-
gislature.

Although Mr. Ilona's motion on Thursday evening,
respecting the Church Establishment in Ireland, was car-

rigid against him by a considerable majority, its goad effect
will not be lost. Although a formal Parliamentary inquiry
into the subject was rya conceded, vet the public discus-
sion of it will go far to obtain ultimately that concession
which at the present moment may be refused as inexpe-
dient. We will waive, for the present, going into the
question, whether that which is just can be at any time
nt ; and content ourselves with asking, whether
it would not he wise to make religion loved and its pre-
femora respected, in whatever part of the United King-
dom it may he, that we may wish to secure the moral and
rational allegiance of the people? The Church Establish-
ment of Ireland is made to pass a sentence of comlemna-
dun on itself. It is so constituted as to be oppressive be-
y I all example, while it is wealthy beyond all necessity.
But its wealth may be forgiven. Let the Protestant Esta-
blishment enjoy its opulence, hut let it grant to the Catho-
lic his rights. Let it act in the spirit of that religion, and
of those doctrines, for which it claims the exclusive prefer-
ence, and it will leave to no British subject in Ireland or
in England any just ground of complaint. If the blessings
inherent in the //ienrechy are so truly great, let them be
dispensed equally to the Catholic and to the Protestant,
that the value of their cost to both may be fairly estimated.
As affairs stand at present—and have stood for centuries—
the million who suffer will raise their voice against it ;
and that voice, in the end, will make itself heard. It would
he unjust to blame either hfs'Aditjetty or his Majesty's Minis-
ters, for that resistance to all reformation of which Ireland has
long been the victim. They have no interest in upholding
this preposterous scheme of thinge ; far from it. But dine is
an unseen power,—unseen except by those behind the cur-
tain,—that is paramount over both; and this power, exerted
always effectively and with decision, because it is in few
hands—this power must be subdued and broken before
Ireland can be at peace. So long as it is permitted to
exist, as now it does, with all its force and with all its fa-
culties about it, every blessing intended for our fellow-sub-
ljects in that part of the United Kingdom will be inter-
cepted. So long as this aristocratic faction can claim with
effect to be the legitimate and exclusive channel of all pa-
tronage and of all preferment, so long will oppression in
Ireland continue unabated, and its abuses unreformed.,
But let Ministers but persevere in the path which they
have chosen, and they may become sufficiently popular
with the nation to show to these aristocratic leaders, that
the Executive Government is strong enough to subsist
without the support of theirfaseffy inllrenee, or the aid of
their Parliamentary ascendancy. By the persisting inte-
grity of Ministers both may be overthrown: their coure
will then open before them, and their efforts to give tran-
quillity and contentment to Ireland will then be successful
whenever they are sincere. We trust it is no very extra-
vagant stretch of hope, that we may one day address them
in the ancient expression of congratulation after a victory,
to triumgie !

The Duke and Duchess of Clgrence and the Princess
Augusta dined with the Duke and Duels's. of Gloucester
on Thursday, at their residence, Park-lane. After dinner
the Duke and Duchess of Clarence proczeded to Northum-
berland llouse, to honour the fete, given by the Duke and
Duchesa of Northumberland, with their presence.

The Duke of Sussex and the Duchies of Gloucester
visited the Princess Augusta ye►terday.
The Duke of Sussex, being completely recovered from
his late accident, left his residence yesterday fur the first
time.

Yesterday the I)uchess of Kent, the Princesses Victoria
and Ftodor, and the Prince of Leiningen. paid a visit to
the Duke and Duchess of Clarence. The Duchess of
Clarence rode out with the DuchEss of Kent.

Yesterday the Duchess of (Anteater and the Princess
Auszusta paid visits to Countess Cathcart.
Prince Leopold arrived in town yesterday evening from
Clartinont.

Yesterday afternoon, at two o'clock, a Cabinet ('ouncil!
assembled at the Fort ign Office. I )omning-stret t. which'
was attended by all the Cabinet Ministers. The Cabinet
broke up at a little before four o'clock.
The French Ambassador transacted business with Mr.
Canning yesterday at the Foreign Office.
We have heart), from the most respectable authority,
that the Drawing-room will sot be held on the 13th inst.
The 20th is now named as the probable day fur hold-
ing it.
It is whispered that a duel has recently taken place
between a Noble Marquis of military celebrity, and a
Igentleman who has retired from a regiment of Hussars..

A Lincoln pap(r says—" Sir IV. lngilby, we under-
stand, has commenced his progress through the county, for
the purpose of paying his respects to the freeholders.
We heard of the worthy Baronet last week at Market
Dee ping, Spalding,
The folowing gentlemen were yesterday called to the
degree of liarriskr at Las., by the Honourable Sochi! of
Lincoln's Inn :—Fitzroy Kelly, Esq. and Edward Bird,
Esq.
Doctor Buckner. the late Bishop of Chichester, was
nearly the last of the Episcopal Bench. whose elevation
-.vas the result of distinguished learning; he was once the
frit nd of .John Horne Tooke.—t 'ourirr.
It is stated in a letter from Port-au-Prince, dated
March 8, that the King of France has offered to abandon
all claim to the sovereignty of St. Domingo, on condition
of receiving a stun of money, and some commercial pri-
vileges.

Muses' NovA.—The 19th number of this elegant
vol of outline engravings has just been published.
We find amongst its subjects, " The Infant Bacchus eon-
signixl by Mercury to the Nymphs of Nysit," a highly
classical and animated composition ; and the " Monument
of tl ment XIII.," a most sublime ain't of the great
sculptor. The kneeling statue of the venerable Pontiff', in
an attitude expressive of deep devotion, is justly esteemed
for its truth and beauty. There is also in the present
number an engraving of the elegant " Monument of the
rountess D'llaro," and a graceful bust of the Muse
Erato.

('ArTAIN PARIIV.-..J..'aptain Parry is again on the eve
of sailing on a new exploratory voyage; but Capta'n
Franklin and Dr. Richatdson (who is appointed surgeon to
the division of Marines at Chatham), do not set out on
their land expedition until February next. Dr. Richardson
will not proceed farther than Mackenzie River, where he
will remain, making botanieal collections, while Captain
Franklin will proceed to explore along the coast, &e. The
mathematical instruments to be used on board the disco-
very ships were sent on Thursday to Deptford, and this
morning the Hecht and Fury will sail from thence to Gal-
leon's Reach, at which place they will remain a day to re-
ceive their ordnance stores on hoard, and be visited by the
Board of Admiralty, and then drop down to Northflen.—
At the latter place wine experiments on the magnetic at-
traction will be made ; after which the ships proceed to
the Nore, and the Officers and men will receive their
wages in advance, and on the following morning the ships
will sail on their voyage, calling at the Orkneys.
Tits: ASII ANTE IL IV A s.—The Welt letters by the yes..
Rd which arrived last from Sierra Leone, one of which is
of the Doh March, bring no inte.ligcnce of a positive
nature relative to the affair between Sir Charles M‘Carthy
and the Ashantees. We have indeed seen a letter from
Mr. 11—, a respectable merchant of Plymouth, in
which he says that he has received accounts from Sierra
Leone of the 17th of March, at which time it was reported
that Sir ('harks had had two severe actions with the
Ashantees, in both of which he had defeated them, and
that it was supposed he had continued his march to Coo-
massie. This letter would certainly give ground for hope,
if it were not for the supposed ; as it can hardly be ima-
gined that, in them nt of success, the march of Sir ('harks
would have been left doubtful. The question, we fear, is
put at rest by the receipt of despatches by Earl Bathurst,
from Major Chisholm, dated February 3. If any thing
satisfactory, or even consolatory, had reached his Lord-
Ain, he certainly wouhl have matte it public. According
to the latest letters, the BM had sent in a Frize to Sierra
Leen,.

LITENATeIIE.

MEMOIRS OF CAPTAIN ROCK.
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