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gifted with a knowledge of the laws; and although he
had Leen Speaker for so short st period, he had shown on
intimate acquaintance with the rides and constitutirei
of the Noose, as if they had constotokd "is pcctai...
study. The urbanity of his disposition and mann, r.
conAittited a great recommendation ; and it was pecu-
liarly gra.ifying to he enabled to bear testimony to to
excellent qualities of the individual proposed for
Chair, especially as the propriety of the proposition
appeared to meet the unanimous concurrence of tht

I louse.
Mr. M. Surrox then rose, and was greeted with the
universal cheers of the House. He begged to retort,
his sincere acknowledgements to those Hou.Mendiers
who proposed that he should take the Chair, fur
flattering manner in which they had urged their 'troy,.
sition ; and as he was grateful for the kind manner in
which that proposition had been received by the Mem
bets present. Ile could near testi 11l ny to the import-
ance, With to the House and to the country at hien., of
the duties which the Speaker had LO perffirin. When
they considered all the difficulties of the station, anti
wilco it was recollected how toe business of Parliament
had increased, they most admit that lie indeed was a
bold man who should consoler himself adsquat- it.c
perfect discharge of tile duties of the Chair. llhs past
conduct had been referred to in a flattering manner;
and if his cooduct had given satisfaction, it was to him
a matter of high gratification. He could assure them
that ally services which tie had been able to perform, lie
attributed to the constatit and cordial co-operation of the
House. He had experienced their indulgence, and he
11..,1 procured their assistance; and he deemed the sue-
ce ss which had aueniletl him was the consequence of
their predetermination to approve of his exertions, when
it was evident they were fairly directed. (Hear.) If they
placed him apin in the Clair, he must agaiii rely oil
their cordial co-operation, at the saute time he assured
them that his conduct should be characterised by the
most anxious and unwearied exertions to discharge the
duties ss hich would devolve on him.
There were then loud cries of " Chair, Chair!" after
which the mover and seconder conducted Mr. M. Sutton
to the Cna,r.
Mr. SUTTON, after he had thus taiten the Chair,
again adeitessed the House, observing, that it seat; quite
impossible for him adequately to represent the deep sense
which he entertained of this additional proof of the
isindoess and confidence of tile House. Ile added, that
he should d,seharte the duty of Speaker with honesty
and impartiality.
Lord CASTLEREAGH begged to offer his cong,ratula-
tions to the Speaker,and to the House on the manner
in
which the proirositioit had been brought forward and
supported. 'the Speaker had experienced the high mark
of the confidence and respect of the House. Withent
attaching peculiar importance to the times in which
they lived,sucti were the growing interests of this utielity
country, these undoubtedly was a great accession of the
business of Parliameot ; and when such was the case, it
was gratifying to reflect, that the arduous :And diffieult
duties of Speaker were under the protection of the *art,
wisdom that had here toi ore so ably $lll/pOrlvd tne,
rights and privileges. His Lordship concluded woo
moving that the House adjourn.
• Mr. liaouGuarta said, that, in the absence of other
and more worthy channels, he hoped it would not he
deemed presumptuous to congratulate the House, and
the Speaker, on what had just taken place. It was fen-
tutiate for that Honse,and for the Commons of )!;.island
at large, that their five choice of Speaker had .a..en
on
that excellent ituhvidual who now occupied the C:tau.
lie had been most honourably chosen for the third Imo'
lie trusted the Hon. Gentleman would long have
opportunity of supporting their privileges, wilier' wei.
equally the privileges of me Commons of England
(Hear, hear !) Ott all occasions he had evinced coot e
and capacity to support and protect their priv deg
guarding them against lawless violence on the os e
hand, and the encroachment of power on the outer.—
(Cheers.)
The question of adjournment was then put and carried,
and the house adjourned.
Toe four City Members wire present, dressed in
their robes ; and according to the etiquette on such oc-
casions took their seats on the right of the Chair, and at
the upper end of the Treasury' Bench.

SPAIN.
We have been favoured with the following ex
tract of a letter, dated

Madrid, April 1, 1,310.
" This city is in a state of perfect tranquillity. The election
of it: quota or depatLs to the Cortos takes place on Sanday next,
the 3.linstent.
" The monasteries are to be aliolidied, with tile exception of
a limited number, and the,e are to be confined to particular
orders ; and as it is understood they have engrossed one-third
J' the property in Spain, this must serve mightily to replenish
the National Treasury.
" Two nights ago messengers were sent off to all the capitals,
to proceed without delay in the elections. The Cortes meet the
9tif of July.
" The army, front about 200,000, is to be reduced to 30,000
men !
The King. whose controul over the 'rrcasury was absolute,
is to have a fixed re...!nue-441 millions of mils. Since IRIS, it
is understood 1,0 has deposited large sums of money in the En-
glish Funds.
" The Duke del Freias, about to set out us Ambassador to
London, is to have a revenue of smooti dollars.
" Since King succeeded to the Throne, he has had no fewer
th ut forly-four ininisms, all of whom have retired on pen-
' six
The Duke del loft-mad°, the riche t men in Spain, resigns
reAinient, and all offices, and retires to the ,:ountry, with
Imo to accept of any official situation.—The
irropor hu i tarn. ..d sow%
• It was the Duke of Ligon that had so long been the ad-
viser of the King, previous to the late happy change, ittl-
head was demanded by the snub that surrounded die Palace when
the King a:treed to the Constitution. lie has lied fiom Madrid,
but it is not known what route lie has taken.
" Yesterday a grand dinner, on occasion of the Constitution
bans prxlaifutd, was give* by the Wailloon G;:ords, to Al the

principal persons in the garrison, about 300 parsons were pre-
sent.
•• The new national cockade hoisted is red and green, tho sic
of. crown piece; it is put o. cr the usual Spanish cochale.
" I hate just heard, from gentleman of information, that a
Coload lately liberated. atter four months captivity in the
sitiom mentions, that a inaciune had been fixed to him in sti6
a manner, dia. part of it, like the pendulum of a chick, should
beat einistaidiy against his threhead, so as to produce his death
slowly."
• Biscay is believed to be the principal part in Spain unfa-
vourable to the idea of a Constitution, as it is a scut of int/cp./deal
State, an.: cujo)ini.; many exclusive privileges, such as exemption
from stamps anal particular duties, &c. The King is only • Lord
of Biscay.'
I have seen just now an odd note, sent to the Gentlemen
composing the Committee for superintending the British System
of halite:Moo, calling on diem to come forward and swear to the
the Constitution.
'6 The Duke of Montego, an adviser, formerly, of the King,
is banished. It is said he is appointed Spanish Consul at
Buurdeanx.
,• Many of the squares, streets, and coffee-houses, have had
new names given them, such as • Constitution Place,' Constitu.
don Coffee-house.' "

MADRID, APRIL 7.—Each day brings from all parts
Of the Peninsula fresh addresses orcongratulation to the
King, process verbal of the installation of the Consti-
unioical author:lk'; asstir mecs of adheience to the
Cglahlislicd (oder 111. 111111g3 flOlll religions bodies, from
prelates, Sce. Tile general movement assumes an ap-
pearance of regularity. Order :s 6)r the most part es-
ablisoed. But tile general wish chiefly tends to the re-
union of the Cones, which will centralize authority,
anal render the progress of affairs inure uniform and
rapid. Toe elections are conmtencing, but, unfortu-
nately, there are SO many gradations, auil so many ine-
vitable obstacles, which in souse measure retard the
arrival of ilrst epoch, for which all Spain appears anxi-
ous. All the provincial Juntas, however, recognize that
or the Provisional Govern.. lent.
Opinions seen' to be unanimous. There has 'hitherto
been bo manifest.ition of opposition to lite present mea-
sures, except train M. Lahura, the Spanish Co mutat
Marseilles, wlan has loco long absent from thePenin-
aid C‘V i Setplell Ily UOaccitiain ted with the feelings
of the country. Ve have had the satisfaen onof wit-
nessing the arrival here of the two .rave Lieutenant-
Colonels, D. F. infante, and D. E. SAO. ignel, sent
by the Jutna of the city of St. Ferdinand t.lsie of Leon)
by Generals Quiroga and Rio. as the bearers of dis-
patches to the King.
Last Tuesday, a grand fete was given by the 2d Regi-
t of Guards.