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THE HISTORY OF
MARI 4.4 WE moNnionEsvcr,
MATED IT imam:.

(Frogs the Loudon Morzaine.)
6' I am aware of the manners and customs of the
English ; of their reserve towards, but high respect fur
strangers, more particularly those of the female
Isolated in a measure by nature from the neighbouring
continent, the inhabitants of this country have long
since learned the delightful art of living among them-
selves, and of finding in the bosom of their own homes
domestic joys infinitely dearer thou the round of
cnlup-
tuous dissipation, experienced in the great cities of the
coutinent. Depetoltng upon their own resources for
•comfort and *einem, they sought fellowship with
the neighbouring nations only to extend their commerce
which has been celebrated all over the world—hence
they were careless of cultivating a general acquaintance-
ship with those whom they imagined could add little to
the sum of their enjoyments, and who might possibly
be the means of introducing among them, under the
garb of pleasure, of vices which they had scarcely heard
the statue. From these circumstances, the character of
. the English was not properly known until toe late revo-
lution in France; even the French themselves, who
had greater advantages than almost any other nation in
this respect, were either unwilling, or really incapable or
marking their peculiar traits of disposition, or of tiptoe-
elating their respective merits. One national feature,
however, wa• too prominent not to be universally re-
garded and admired; their nook sense of honour, to
which may be united an irresiatible and almost chival-
rous bravery ; these were associated in the breast of a
foreigner with the name of an Etiglislonan, and served
as a passport into almost every society. These °beer.
venous may appear impertinent and irrelevant to say
history, but upon reflection you will deem theta cape.
diem, were it only to elLense my present freedom with
a stranger, certainly interesting, but till within these few
hours perfectly unknown." I made a suitable sallow-
ledginent for solteudsonse a compliment. awl she pro.
eeeded. " Previous to the revolution, my father possessed
a large estate near Marseilles, where he constantly re.
sided with lily mother, in order to attend to the education
of his three sons. Every thing seemed to conspire to
sender Meat happy; blessed with an ample fo
bequeathed to lout by a distant relation, et.the age of
40 he retired flout the .partnership of a principal bank-
ing-house in Paris, to enjoy the more agreeablecharins
• of a country life. The majestic Rhone floored through
the domain in its progress to the Mediterranean. and
fertilized the soil. My mother, whose constitution was
extremely delicate, and whose health had been impair-
ed by a long residence in the capital. sums found the
gentle and salubrious breezes of the south produce 311
invigorating change. Her disposition and temper were
the must amiable, her affection for my father almost
bordered mom idolatry, and site imagined herself thrice
blessed in tracing his resemblance in his three little
• ones. A widowed relative, au aged hot indigent priest,
%vao was tutor to my brothers, and three domestics,
composed the family. About this time. symptoms of
discontent had been frequently manifested against the
reigning king, but they were apparently quelled by the
still powerful influence of the nobility and clergy. At
so great a distance front the scene of polities, and in no
small degree secluded from intercourse with the neigh.
taunting gently, my her only knew of these disturb.
:faces from my father, who, fearful of the consequence.,
concealed ((gnu her any acts of peculiar atrocity, and
scarcely iuiuruned her of any agitation of the public
mind, in consequence of the deranged state of the
finances. But its the 'allowing year, 17mg, the german
insurrection, which had beets so tong burred in obscu-
rity, suddenly bum forth, under the popular and in-
viting twin of the tree of Liberty, in the dangerous
shadow of which was soon destined to expire so much
that was virtuous, dignified and lovely in the French
nation. he insuirection that etisurel at 4114 on the.
removal of the popular • 'stet., M---, was in
some Measure allayed be the king surrendering Month
to die people; hut the extraordinary measure or the
Ilational assembly, in overturning all established cos-
toms, and completely disorganizing the fowler state of
government, together with their confiscating the posses-
se isnot the clergy, abolo,iiitig Ali ittibilny, and intimately
Licriticing their King, soot' tiestiu)to toe resitaintog
hopes of their sober dud well-disposed • rim'. The
dreadful efiects ot the revolution were felt at site WU.
mities of the kingel ttttt ,and thousands.witli scarce a meek
of their (Online', were Mailing Iron toe scene tit destruc-
tion to Germany and Switzerland, or to toe stilt more
hospitable soil of Guest Britain. Circumstances could
be disguised no longer, and my fatter, aloctimg sae we
Safety of his faintly, resulted if po.nible to quit his
native country for ever. collectiog all his
his tom. abler, he hued a packet, Loileirking at
midnight, directed his course to die capital ut the
territories, hunt whence sum afterwards he was com-
pelled to depart for Naples. where lie remained with tits
family in tolerable security, till the Emmett rowed the
city its January ino, which they were compelled to

abandon, in conseqiience of its resepture by Lord Nelson,
in the month of June following, en the very day I was
born. Since her departure from her native land, my
mother's health visibly declined. She never mentioned
the happy days she had spent in the south of France but
with tears in her eyes, and she would even weep aloud,
when the thought of breathing her last sigh in a foreign
laud took possession of her soul. Although very
young, I well remember weeping myself when I saw
the big drops sufNising her light blue eyes, and even
now [seem to heel the pressure of her hand, as she would
clasp. me to her bosom, with all the tenderness of 111.1.
tern!! love. But aal iiii titre before ;ter death, when
she 'placard unusually pale, I asked her why she linked
so beautiful ; her answer made en impression oat my
heart which [never can forget—' Ma petitte mignon, e'est
parceque bitting au cid. A few days after a
severe shuck of an earthquake was felt at Naples, which
so alarmed her that notwithstanding her useurance that
none of our friends had received iioury, she expired a few
hours afterwards in the arms ot. my father, invoking
heaven for :its and her children's prosperity, and thank-
ing him for all his kindness to her, which, she said,
were she to live for ever, she should be unable to repay.
The loss, although not sudden, so materially affected
his mind, that in order to dissipate his melancholy, the
physicians recommended a change of scene, and advised
1' possible to enge,e.e-in sonte.pursuit. My brothers'
were all provided fur; the eldest, now nearly twenty
years of age, hail been for some time is a commercial .!
house of great eminence; with every prospect of future
success. The second, at thee.: Of seventeen, had ro-
cured a cummission it, the Neapolitan' anny_; and she
third was then coutpleting his oodles at the University.
I alone was incapable of providing for myself, and eon.
sequently my parent's greatest care; ease time he pew
posed leaving sue with his relative, whilst -be pursued
hil intended journey, but I bad in endested myself
bun by stay innocent prattle, and the resemblance I bore
to my another, that he ultimately resoled 1 should
accompany him. Vienna was the place of our destina-
tion. Behold me now at: orphan. only Arse years of
age, commencing my towels, mod bqiimestesny ecqualem
ance with the world at a peed when Many have sot
quitted the cradle. An old domestic Ind a nurse were
our only attendants. We ramised the Atetrian capital
in ten days, and took up our *vie inane of the sub-
urbs, in a small but elegant loom% with an extensive
garden. My father, when be kind hreomereeoncited to
the place, spent a great ponlem Of his time in the arch-
ducal library, which was ma* frequented by foreign-
era, and surmised to contain it 'valuable collection of
printed books and manuscripts. The museum also
afforded hint great amesement ;' but he invariably spent
the morning and evening at borne, instilling into my
mind the virtuous principles and interesting character of
my departed mother. It was ttu small pleasure to him
to perceive with what delight I listened so the encomi-
ums ma her worth i • and he has since told tie,
e, I used fre-
quently, at the endof his discourse, to comb upon his
knees, end ask him wheat I should be like any mouser.
It Wes our destiny, however, to encounter more mis-
fortnne : the French army wee making rapid strides
through the Continent; and in IWs the city was forced
to surrender. At the peace of Presburgh, which hap-
pened in the saute year, it was given up to Atotria, and
se were again in some degree restored to our former
quiet. About this time I was invited by an English
lady. a widow, resoling with her brother in an :wit • g
chateau, to COlllll/ell;:t Illy studies witii her (Lowlier, for
%vomits the most approved mastery were provided.
novelty pleased me, and nay father, ambitions that
Arnold excel in all useful knowledge, consented to my
removal.

": MOS. Darner hail passed the meridian of life, Lot
was still a tine woman , there was a dignity in her cor-
dage. which intimated au acquaititaliCell.p. 41111 etch
a familiarity, with the tirst-rate society. but there was
alai a suavity in her manners and address which lest•
women of fortune possen stud as a beautiful foil to
the hauteur acquired try moving in the higher circles.—
Her husband haul been dead nearly two years, and she
still retained the lumens of woe, which gave an aikli-
liunal degree of interest to her fine appearattt•e. We
recommenced our studies together, and made iolerable
progress in the usual routine of private education —At
the end of two years we began to study history ; Mrs.
1). herself al.ridged that of England for our use, and
carefully explained to us all diflicithies in our plogress.
Her remarks were like beautiful (lowers strewed over a
wide and apparently desolate plain, hiring its onward
till we were capable of • pretending the sin pun tatter
of our putout. lit this Milliner we insensibly imbibed a
predilection for all that w es English, which ow kind in-
structre, by every means in her :towe► strengthened and
elicentrain:d.

"• How true is it, that siniiliarity of pursuit and dis
position strengthens the hoods of friendship. Alan)• who
lute ft ed early Aid ardent iittnauteies, when beparated.
hate !mink twcot lie careless of 1.10:11 lot liter Collipi.llllol+S,
and l,lllog nt the litaxy steles of the world, hate evett
totwit. the Ifrly Hawes of those who twee %vt re tit&
friell44 t but we IMVIJ o.'3w 10 renwiiitlet
.1.11(J3C t‘lll.oo a l0:11) 01 taste mutes Wll,l 1,, 1:1 a rmt.iful

but invisible chain of mental affection. I always think
to Julia Daffier, whenever 1 near Rosaaeu's dream, or
read Berquiti's • Ludt de la Montague.'
" An unexpected and much greater trial than any I
haul yet experienced was awaiting met yet. My
mother's death was assuredly the most fatal, but it hap-
pened at a period when I could calculate neither the
Immediate loss, nor ascertain how my future happiness
might be affected by it. Bin Julia was my earliest com-
panion ; as we grew up, uur society was cemented by
friendship, and rendered doubly sweet by the endearing
charm of sympathy. All our actions were in dnison ;,
each anticipated the wishes of the whet ; in oar studies,
our pkasures, our very Goibles, nay, in every thing but
death we were tindivined." • •
My companion could proceed no further, her voice
became inaudible through extreme agitation, as the re-
membrane, of departed joys pierced her very soul. She!
sobbed aloud, and the swelling of her bosom visibly
proclaimed the fearful strife within. It was in vain, I
endeavoured to console her ; she had touched upon a
chord which had vibrated to her heart, and this lively
emotion of sensibility might have even proved danger-
ous, had not a copious stream of tears washed away
the bitterness of her recollection. leaving only that de-
licious melancholy feeding upon its sorrow which Os-
Sian elegantly describes as " the joy of grieji."
I could not prevail upon her to resume her narrative.
but before we parted I lathed that her brother (thetal.
(her) had been sacrifeced to the merciless demon of
war, when the French Emperor planted his tree of li-
berty in Italy—that having visited Eugland with Mre.
Darner, who had taken up her residence in the Metro-
polis, she was about to return 10 Rome, where her fa-
ther purchased.a small villa with the prospect of pass-
ing the remainder of his days in peaceful repose—" but
I shall pass through Marseilles." said she, " on my
way thither, that I may witness the scene If my mo-
ther's much happier days, and put firth my tears ins rte
'poi hallowed by bar memory, and associated in the
breast of my father, with recollection* that will only
cease to actuate him when death shall have destroyed
that image which was the object of her affection, and
almost the idol of her idolatry. I shall return to the
bosom of my parent with a mind subdued by misfor-
tune, but surrounded by all that is interesting and in-
spiring in the garden of Nature and the abovie of the
fine Ana, it may yet receive a tulle and temperament
capable of administering to his pleastnes and soathing
his declining age."
" Interestme. girl," said I, in pressing her
fingen to my lips, as bidding her a Met and final
adieu ; interesting girl, may the pleasurable sensations
thou hest enkindled in my breast return to thee a luta-•
tired fold. May thy future journey through life be u.l-
- by the clouds of misfortune, the darkness of
of adversity, or the eventrul storms of war. May thy
succeeding years be joyous, as were the days of thine
infancy; and when thou ineewst with one who shall
he touched with the story of thy sorrows, with a heart
capable of sympathizing with thy virtues, let I • 1,.--
come the enthusiastic sharer of all thy pleasures—let
hint wear thee next his side as the fairest and semi
fragrant flower in the garden of his existenee—tet bins
become at once, thy protector, thy husband, thy friend.
But doubly emu die wretch, if such a one there lie,
who, under the specious appearance of virtue. won:LI
plant in thy chaste bosom the contaminating weed of
guilt, or the more raiikiina thorn of leluntse. Fare-
well; and forget not, when walkaig ill the galleries
and proud arcades of Rustic, Jinni ties sna:vieS:lnt,o;
and inspiring t1)0111/111%, one, Who, in Of Ilillesee vita
euiiitaties and situations lie ny hr it, will
gird,
thee interesting transaction sia of this shun re-
hour ./i
the most delightful period of his existence, and cem•,.
nOt to breathe out his fervent prayers to the protector
of virtuous innocence for thy peseta and CWIII.I
felicity :"

-A violent explosion, similar 'to the firing of
musket, took place on Sunday night about eleven
o'clock, in the Place du Carousel in Paris, and ex-
cited an alarm for the safety of the Royal Fatuity.
The guard was immediately under arms. Upon ex-
amination the remains of an exploded petard was
found, but at a great distance from the apartments
occupied by the Royal Family. The petanl was
probably thrown there by some misehievuus wag,
for it was similar to those which are used in ai tificial

tire-works.
Court of E.rchequer.—On Thursday morning, at •
half-past 10 o'clock, Mr. Denman, full dressed, tootle .j
his appearance in the Court of Exchequer. 110
Wag init»ediately addressed by Baron Graham, scuier
Baron, in Cie absence of the Chief—" Mr. Denman;
the (/necii having aproinied yen her Solicitor UNP.,
nem). come forwacd, and Like your place within the
Bar." Upon which Mr. Dcninuti wk.:nit:ol, 119%4
to the Court anti the Bar, end then
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HOUSE OF LORDS.
MONDAY, MAY I.
The Martinis of Dowashire, Earl Fitzwilliam, and the Bishop
of I lereford, took the oaths.
The I.onl Chancellor read his Majesty's Answer to the Address
presented on Friday.
Mr. Irvin. from the Customs, presented Accounts relating to
t'.e Trade and Revenue of the Kingdom.
Mr. Winchester presented an Account of Balances in the
hands of the Deputy Post master General up to the 5d of
.lantutry.
Mr. Massey presented a Report relating to the Insolvent Deb.
tors Court —The above returns were laid on the table.
The Earl of 1. AUDE RDALE moved fora number of Papers
on the subject of Finance.
The Eurl of SHAFTESBURY presented a Petition from the
manufacturers of Norwich. praying a repeal of the Act to prevent
the Importation of Foreign Wool.—Laid on the 'fable.
The House adjourned.
TUESDAY. MAY 3.
Mr. CH ARLES DAVENPORT presented Papers relative '
to the Northland Peerage.
On the motion of the Earl of SHAFTSBURY it was ordered.
that no Petitions for Private Bills be received after the 15th of
Dray. and no reports of the Judges on Private Bills after the 506.
On the motion of the same Noble Earl. the Lords were sum-
moned for Thursday, to take into consideration certain Standing
Orders of the Howse.
Mr. Clarke, fntin the Insolvent Debtor's Court, presented an
Account so f the Balances' in the hands of the Receiver, made up
to January.
Lord AUCKLAND gave notice that he should move on Fri-
day, to appoint a Committee to enquire into the laws relating to
Ihanor and Creditor. The House adjourned.
WEDNE.VAY. MAY 3.
After some unimportant Papers had been presented, on the
motion of the Earl of Shaftesbury, the House adjourned.
THURSDAY. MAY 4.
Lord Erskine and several Lords took their oaths.
CIVIL LIST.
The Muria of LANSDOWN Rae for the purpose of asking
the Noble Earl (Liverpool) what steps were to be taken relative
to the Civil List, and whether it was intended to appoint a Com-
mittee for the investigation of that important question ?
The Earl of LIVERPOOL said. it was not his intention to
snore for a Committee to consider that subject He conceived
the papers of 1816. wllich were laid before the House, would
contain information sufficient to enable the Lords to discuss the
question.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE moved that the papers of
tiff& relating to the Establishment of the Prince Regent, be
re-printed.
'f he Motion for re-printing the papers was agreed to.
Tae Earl of DARNLEY gave notice Of his intention to move
for a return of the patent for holding the office of King's Sta.
mi
lier in Ireland. together with the amount of salary paid to
that officer during the last ten years.
FRIDAY. HAY 3.
Mr. Smith presented papers from the Commissioners of Rich-
naiad Bridge.
INSOLVENT DEBTORS.
Lord AUCKLAND rose to move for a committee to inquire
into the state of the laws relative to insolvent debtots. As the
propriety of some measure for the relief of these unfortunateast. before per-
sons had been fully admitted when the subject was l the '
holm:, it was not necessary for him to trouble their Lordships e
with Many.obserrations in support of his motion. A mistak
'had crept into the late bill, and the former law had thereby
unfortunately been suspended. In consequence of this suspen-
-sion, the prisons had been crowded with debtors to such a degree,
that there was danger of their bernining• infectious. This state
of things rendered a prompt inquiry ineftvensable ; and he was
sure that, if any of their lordships entertained doubts of the pro-
priety of giving relief to the numerous debtors whom misfortune
had rendered insolvent, these doubts would be banished when
the eireurnsuinem of their situations were fully taken into con-
sideration. But at the same time that he wished to relieve
r.-ally insolvent debtors, he was meet anxious to protect creditors
against fraud, and hoped that means would be found to reconcile
those objects. He then proposed that the committee should be
an open one. The motion was agreed to.—Adjournoi.

HOUSE OF COMMONS,
MONDAY. MAY I.
The SPEAKER, after having taken the Chair, communicated
that on Saturday this House went up with the Addrtss to s
Majesty. to which the King returned his warmest thanks ford e
loyal and dutiful Address. &c.
Mr. H. A. TAYLOR presented a Petition from lighteinien
engaged on the Thames, complaining of the dangerous state of
I.rron Bridge, and praying the House to cause a Bill to be
brought in to remedy the evil.
Mr. H. SUM N Eli afterwards presented two similar Petitions
from Wharfingers on both sides of the River.—Ordered to be
printed.
Several Members took the oaths and their teats.
Lord ww•rii EL presented a Petition from the manufactu-
rers, &c. of Kendal, against the Wool Duty.—Ordered to lie on
tl.e table.
Accounts of Tin exported and imported during the last year
w. re ordered to be laid before the House.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER moved an
Address to his Majesty, re urning their most mumble thanks for
his Majesty's gracious answer to their Address having been
the custom to adopt similar proceedings on the two previous
accessions to the Throne.—Motion agreed to.
Election Petitions were presented from C. Blake, Esq. com-
plaining of wr. undue return for the town of Galway—ordered to
he taken into consideration May 30; of an undue return for
Callington, Norfolk, (two petitions.) Ordered to be taken into
consideration also on May 30.
MT. RHOUGIi AM mortal for a copy of the Barbadoes Act of
int.. 3, regarding the 4!, per cent. duties. The Hon. Member post-
poned his mended motion on the subject from T •ursday till
Friday, to ill*Clllllll iodate a Noble Lord now absent (Lord Castle-
reagh).—Mo ion agreed to.
Mr. H. SUMS Fdt, advert ng to the regulations requivel by
Mr. Whitbread's Bill respecting Weights and Measures, ob-
served, that informations instituted in Surrey, and where
c‘nvietions had been gained, had been quashed, in consequence
or the divisions of weights and measures having been obtained
from the City of London, instead of the Exchequer. Much in-
convenience had resulted and would ensue; and he now wi,lied
to know .whether the Coverninent would bring forward any
proceeding founded on the Commission witch had lk.en
it.• tamed.
The cliAscEt.t.on of the EXCIIEQUEIt replied, that
delays had taken place. A general measure, he apprehended,
eirtl.l not be expected this Session ; but he belimed bUllit: preit.
urinary measure smirk be expected.
Lord A. lIAM I LTON asked, in the event of arc ignmion of
the fourth llama at the Exchequer in Scotland, whet'.er a new
appointonni ois to take la aCe
The 1.0 .s I 'VOCAL'''. replied that the appoimii:,lit had
w:rewdy taken , ....e (Hear.)
I. .rd A. !IA NII L'I'ON added. tl.at he should brine the sob.
ivet betbre the House. (Hear, hear.)
sir.). NE W PORT hoFed the Noble Lord would persevere
.tml bring the subject befute Parliament.
r. BROUG HA M asked win.iher certain offices in the Scotch

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Jury Courts—which were most complete jobs—had been
filled up.
The LORD ADVOCATE said, that the Judges had stated.
that the business could not go on, without the appointnents in
question being made.
Mr. BROUGHAM was grieved that the Judges had lent
themselves tojobs more gross, outrageous, and unnecessary than
any that fuel ever taken place even in Scodtinel. He pledged
himself for the accuracy of this statement, fond was ready to
prove it whenever called upon.
The LORD ADVOCA'TE hoped, that the House would
pause before such opinions were adopted ; before it was believed
that Judges would lend themselves to the adoption of improper
measures. (I ' ear !)
Lord A. HAMILTON gave notice, that on the nth of May
he should move for a copy of die appointment of the fourth
Berea. (Hear!)
MALT DUTIES.—On the motion, that the House go into a
Committee of Supply,
Leird A. HAMILTON asked whether any decision had been
come to respecting the Malt Duties in Scotland—the allowances
that had been formerly made.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER replied in the
negative, adding. that enquiries had beepmated, and that the
subject merited attention. Report to-m
CIVIL I.IST.
Mr. TIERNEY said.he had understood that some objection
existed to the motion he proposed respecting the 355,0001. made
applicable to the privy purse.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER replied. that
he should have no objection to a more partial and definite
account.
Mr. TIERNEY said, he should on the Ifs It move for the
paper, imploring the attention of the House to it, as involving a
most co: stoutioual mitution.--(llear.)
Cul. DAVIS gave notice that on Tuesday week he should
move for a Committee ou the subject of the Atmy Expenditure.
Mr. B. BATHURST moved tor leave to bring in a Bill to
remove all doubts respecting the continuance of the Insolvent
Debtors Acts.
Sir J. NEWPORT asked whether any Report had been
received from the Archbishops and Bishops in Ireland respecting
the Church Establishment there.
Mr. C. GRANT replied, that some ansvrers had been received ;
when all were obtained, he should communicate them in due
course.
Mr. I.USHINGTON presented the Accounts of the Ordinary
Revenue for the current year. Ordered to be printed.
Mr. B. BATHURST brought in the Insolvent Debtors' Acts
Continuance Bill. Read a firs time.
The remaining milers having been disposed of, the House
adjourned.
TUESDAY. MAY 2.
Several Members took the oaths and their seats; among whom
were Lord Milton, D. W. Harvey. Esq.. &c.
D. W. HARVEY moved tin copies of all Reports yes-
pecting abuses in the Exche and Customs—of all inlbernauons
tiled within the last year, &c. The latter were ordered ; the
former postponed for the present. Mr. Lushington having
observed. that the Reports were not yet made out..
Cot BAGWELL presented a Petition praying for leave to
introduce a Bill to improve Cork Harbour. Referred to a
Committee.
Mr. HUME moved for a Return of Auditors of Accounts for
Ceylon, &c.—Ordered.
SMOKE PROM STEAM ENGINES.
Mr. M. A. TAYLOR brought forward his motion respecting
those furnaces. the smoke of which annoyed almost all the king
dein. Enquiries had been instituted, and it had been primed
that the mamma might be removed, by compelling the proprietor,
to construct those furnaces and steam engines to consume their
own smoke. So great had the nuisalicebecome. that it had ren-
dered Londoi, Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham,
almost uninhabitable. (A laugh.) • They might smile. but lie
could prove tie fact, as individuals were compelled to get resi-
dences for dulr families at a distance front the furnaces and
engines. Hecould also adduce evidence of instances, where the
schemes for tench he contended were proved to be practicable ;
and the consumption of the smoke promoted considerable laving,
at least one turd of the fuel. So satisfied was he of the practica-
bility of the scheme, that he would never cease his exertions
till he accomplished the measures he contemplated. Many
places in and about London. the breweries, dee.. rendered TWA'
Ouse most utoomfortable and unwholesome ; and he trusted, if
if he could show in a Committee that the nuisance might be
abated. that Is should be justified in applying for a declaratory
law on the subject. lie concluded with moving for a selecteom•
mitteee toenqure how far it would be practicable to promote the
health and comfort of the inhabitants. by compelling proprietor*
to meet engines so as to consume their own smoke.
Mr. Denmaa seconded the emotion. beating testimony to the
success with which engines, within his own knowledge, had
been erected u consume their own smoke.
Sir C. MORDAUNT, &c. also supported the motion.—
After which it was agreed to, and the Select Committee appointed.
STAGE COACHES.
Mr. M. A. TAYLOR aext brought forward his motion to
snake the furious driving of stage coachmen a misdetneanor
As the law now stood, however furious might be the driving, or
whatever accidents resulted, the magietrate could only fine iol.
which might be mitigated to 51. ; he proposed where furious
driving should be charged, it should be referred to a Jury..—lle
eorcluded with moung for leave to introduce a Bill for punishing
criminally the MMus, driving of stage coachmen.—Motion
agreed to.
Lord ALTHORP moved for leave to bring in a Bill
to relieve Insolvent Debtors, theowo main feature. of which
were, first, to appoint Commissioners to enquire into the pro-
perty, &c. ; and secondly, to compel debtors, after a certain
period of confinement, to apply for the benefit of the Act.—
(Hear, hear !)
Mr. LOCKHART observed. that, if other alterations were
not introduced, he could not approve of the Noble Loral's Bill.—
He complained of the slight way in which the petitioners were
examined by the Court; indeed, if an opposing creditor hap-
pened not to appear, the debtors were hardly examined at till.
Lord ALTHORP replied, that he hail not fully entered into
all his views now, as he hoped :o present the Bill in a more per-
fect form on the second re ding.—Leave given to bring in the
Bill.
Mr. MABERLEY moved for Accounts (to which he under-
stood there would be no objection) of the net Revenue for the last
year ; of the deficiencies in the Consolidated Fund ; the Charge;
thereon, &c.—Ordered.
Mr. MABERLEY then moved fur Accounts of Bounties on
Irish and British Linens exported, fits.—Ordered.
Mr. C. GRA NT moved fur leave to Bring in a Bill to regulate
the Tr:mutt-sof Stock in I ieland by Courts Equity ;to regu-
lateEDW the Administration I if Assets. ttc.—Nlotio of
n agreed to.
ARDS. THE sPY.
Alderman WOOO iose ..tau said, he had an important corn •
niunication to make to the souse. He hardly kin w with what
condos he shoat e, I a.... ; rte however might receive assistance
!tom die Chair. ,to huil to elate that seven persons hail applied
to Mid its a Magistrate, to exhibit charges against George
wank„ residing residing an Flat Street, and to have him taken up. So
extraordinary amid important acre the facts, that lie deemed it
right to let die ex,iiiiiiiiitions be private. Four of them deposed
to facts which, anion,o ether things, materially affec.i'll tha
Home. They set turd' that plots had been proposed by this
George Edwards to destroy persons of the highest authority—plots
to assassinate the Ministers, &c. ; but he should barely state what
more particularly effected that House, vithout reading the der-

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sitions which lie held in his hands. for their lima onnitto.dwere
of the most horrible charactir. By those depositions it
that Edwards had absolutely gone about from house iorillWt
from public house to public house. inviting almost all sorts of
persons with whom he might meet to come and join him in the
execution of those plots, which he named and proposed. He
suggested an attests on the House. in order to destroyserved. the Mein.
bent ; and he said the plot was practicable. as,
at he ob that
least six or eight could enter the house without being particu-
larly observed. There was no objection to taking books with
them. it was not required of them to go " dean.- Instead eft
books, Edwards said they could have eases made like books, to
bold gun barrels of about a foot long. These could be plugged
—tilled with phosphorus. gunpowder. &c. ; and when the House
was moat full these could be thrown amongst them and the
destruction of the Members thus accomplished. He said "This-
tlewood is the boy for us, and he will soon be out of Horsham
Gaol." Thistlewood was soon afterwards released, and Edwards
gut introduced to him at Preston's. the cobler. It was remarka-
ble that Edwards not only proposed the plot for attacking the
Members, but he actually got time cases made, of whicn he bad
before spoken ; and he also got other weapons. Ike. to provide his
adherents with. It was likewise remarkable diet previously to
this period, befote Edwards began to go about with proposals fo
plots, lie was in such poverty that lie was reduced to abed of
straw. and had not money to pay for a pot of porter; yet, after he
embarked its these schemes, apparently tie was in no want, as he
procured many of we destructive articles, and was able to lend
money. It appeared that ail the plots came ftont Edwards, that
he was the chief mover. Be-ides those depositions which he had
taken. there were several other persons ready so bear testimony to
the correctness of the facts; and the wort!,y Aide' Mall mentioned
a Mr. Chambers as one person who had been invited to join in
the abominable plots. He thought the best comae would be for
the 'louse to refer dm:se matters to a Conimatee of Secrecy; but
at prawn. lie should content himself with moving, that George
Edwards be cull.d to the bar for a breach of privilege. he having
plotted and contemplated the destruction of the Members.
Mr. li. BATHURST and, he thought the case could not be
deemed a breach of privilege. Whatever might be the offence.
he thought Edwards, if the s ateements were true, was no less
than an accomplice in the case of High Treason ; and how could
they think of calling him to charge winself with such a.. offence?
Mr. Alderman WOOD said. he had tried to get this ininvidnal
prosecuted. He had carried the evidence opines Edeards„ ap-
plying for prosecution against that person—but lie had failed-
He considered Edward: as the sole plotter of ail time Caw Street
and other plots ; he stated thus much from the evidence he
already possessed ,• and he thought if they got the man here other
steps might be adopted •
Mr. HUME seconded the motion. He observed that he
thought something ought to be done to obtain justice against
Edwards. Ilow had ledwanls got the money, he being before in
abject poverty? (Hear.)
Mr. BROUGHAM, although he thought the motion might
be withdrawn was surprised at the levity with which Members
opposite treated this subject. Toil man had plotted the destruc-
tion of tne House; and as to requiring hint to criminate himself.
was it not a course similar to what was done re-girding libel ?
The case was not brought forward in a pumper Shape but the
question could not rest Isere. They had got the clue. and they
ought to follow it. (Hear.) Lord Sidniouth bad said that the
Government did not intend to prosecute Edwards. He believed
that Edwards was a spy ; but that like other spies. he had pro.
motel what he was only employed to watch. While such men
as Thistlewood and Ings existed spies were necessary; end while
there were such men, instigators were as unnecessary. (Hear.)
If it appeared that Edwards instigated to a new offence, justice
would be sacrificed without something being done agaitat Ed-
wards.
Mr. CANNING observed. that whether the topics ought to.
be considered by the House, it surely would be useless to pursue
an unprofitable discussion. No usetal purpose, it was admitted,
could be obtained now. As to levity, he had seen no disposition
to indulge in it. He was glad to hear it acknowledged that it
was the duty of Government to institute enquiries into the pm-
gess of plots, with the view of defeating them. lie should give
no opinion as to what the Hon. Alderman might do • but he
could not help remarking, into what extraordinary do
these matters, if entertained, would lead them.
Mr. Alderman WOOD begged to withdraw the motion, ob-
serving. that in a day or two he would be prepared to state what
course he shook! propose to pursue. He thought a Committee
of Secrecy woukl be most desirable. Motion withdrawn.
Ufhe Howe was fuU at this time, and paid great attetstion to
the communication.]
CIVIL LIST.
Time House having resolved into a Committee.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER moved thee
there be granted fur England bao,COul.; holdla 410.0001. s
to enable his Majesty to support lita house and to maintain
time dignity of the Crown.
Sir H. PARNELL thought there was not sufficient informa-
tion before them to warrant die adoption of these Resolutions.
Colonel DAVIS observed, that the provisions tor his lave Ma-
jesty, the Privy Purse. &c. had ceased, yet no deductions ter
them were to be node.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER replied, that
those deductions were taken into consideration.
Mr. CANNING said. lie had understood that the debate was
agreed to be taken on me Report; therefore detail now hail been
avoided us unnecessary.
Mr. TI ERN EY observed, that he lied been party to the sir.
rangeinent alluded to—but it was expected the sums named would
have been coupled wish some statement as to the grounds on
which Government proceeded. the matter then bring buttered to
stand over till the resort. He understood that the arrangements
of ititfi (excepting tee allowances to his late Majesty, to the
Custoe, itc.) were now to be proposed.
Mr. CANNING. teacated, that the course now taken was in
acquiescence we'd' proposals made from other (platers.
whole of the arrangements. detail as well as principle, were to
be left open to remark.
'lime CIiANCEI.I.OR of the F.XCHEQUER, observed, da.t
the provision fur the Queer. would be made chargeable on the
Consolidated Fund.
Motion agreed to.—Report on Thursday.
The teruaining orders having been disposed of, the House
adjourned.
WFDNESDA Y. NI es 3.
Ace( ttttt is el Unclaimed PI ite.Nl.lney of the UnftioJeil
Debt of the Empire, &c. were pirsented, and ordered to
lie on the table
Mr. SNIII.II front the Commissioners of Roads aiel
amid Midges, presented the Sixth Report of Road* and
Ilsidees in Scotland.
Mr. J. WTI presented a Petition, playing for leave
to introduce a Bill her the Lighting of the City of Nor-
wich with Gas.
Mr. BY NG presented a Petition on the subjec: of the
Mary-le-Roue, St. Primo:sus, and other coeds.—lleferred
to a Committee.
Mr. CALCRAFT obtained leave to this and salvia
two Act, lin Ike rebuilding of Dims-Isec Tlie.llll..
Leave' Was given to ill ilig in n Bill, rat Ilie Incorpora-
tion of the litoticester Gas Light C 4.11111.111.
A Petition was presented rumple initig 01 an 'indite re-
turn fur Briditert..—Ordered to be takeu into considera-
tion Julie 1.
Mr. Alderman WOOD gave notice, that on Tuesday
next he 'Wald move for a Select Committee, to exec