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Many were sent to work in grunions. Amongst them, the pa-
tritc minister Arguslez was sentenred to ten yeats hard labur
ino ai fortresses a private eoldier. These things provoked the re-
volution.—Fenlinand declared in his speech to the Cot ter, that
the Allied Sovereigns at latebach hail declined all interference
in die affaire of Spain. Whilst Lonl Londonderry lived, no in-
terference towk phut. The Allied. Sovereigns in Dal, declared
in three instance!, they would not interim with Spain, yet they
at last gave up their promises; und here he might ask, whether
any man could doubt their intention was to strike down liberty
all over the world? They had cornmenced by striking at dm!
1 press. Since 1814, the Allied Sovereigns had omitted no clipper
1 (unity to beat down and destroy the liberties of their subjects....
Oa the 24th of June, 1822, die English Government first undies
stood that France had hostile views with respect Spain.—They
tunnel the merlon rawitelvw, and it was toanifest that war was
determined on. The English Government at that time couldn't
' retuain in ignorance of the consequences which roust arise from
Fiance taking possusion elf thespanish ports. They could not
avoid asking what beam* of the balance of power m the houile
views ut France. On the 27th of Septeinber Mr. Canning wrote
to the noble duke, inalrielsog him to declare that bas Majesty
would not be panj to any interference in the affais. of France.
The ;seining of that was, that whiles blow was to be snuck
which must Alen dug dearest Mumma. his Majesty's ministers
add, team what may, they wadi stand with their arms folded,
andstio nothing to prevent the ountruission of mime. His Ma-
jesty's ministers did nothing, and sald.but little. What they (lid
say was di said. When the nublc duke was called on to state
the view* of his Majesty's ministers, he ended that it would be
consistent with the snuenstsof the Spanish nationfec the English
GovernMent to undertake thepart of mediators. The noble duke
' 'telt that great am the benefits conferred on the King
by France
by Spain and other nations. card his ',opinion of the gratitude of
the hrench Government was each as male him consoler it im•
possible Frazee would undertake any steps Hostile to Spain. The
noble duke added to the false confidence an aeiruateion that the
aruty of obeervation was justilied by the contiguity or civil war.
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In lug despatch of the Stith of December, he talinitied that the
revolution in Spain had endangered the safety of other Mates:
and so ended the negotiation at Verona. During the whole of
that negociation, in which all the mischief wa. dune, them was
nothing declare from Mr. Secretary Canning. The fluke of
Wellington then wenn° Pain, and there commenced the nego •
ciation for the mediation of England. This mediation faikd.—
The noble duke, hail fie been eutliciently acquainted with the
cmstitution under which he lived, could not have made the re.
preeentations lie did to the Stoutish Goveannient. The prop°.
'Mons ot the noble duke were, first to vislate the principles of
their conetitution.and to make those concessions to a threatening
enemy which must fur ever destroy the principles of independ-
ence in every part of the world. The Spaniards. nobly sensible '
of use value art their oaths. and the nrionples antra constitution,
could out egret to the mum. The proposition to alter their
constitution was made in the presence of an 'natty, which was
likely to produce the worst coneequences. Oa We 23Lt of Jan.
nix Limns( Stewart toll Mr. Cunning that there was from for
itictlionion. Oct the same day, u letter from M. Chausubritind
stated. that nothing but the surrendet of the Spaniel, constitution
would satisfy Fromm The object, in fact, was, to psocurs tut
entire surrender' of the Solemn cementation. M. de Chateau-
Wand, in February, buys, if the Spanish constitution would
consent to the oreewonot a second chambers boolditY would cease.
It wasnut until the 19th ofFebruary that Sir 'Wm. A'Court was
put in poserdon of the paeitic views of France. Them
negocatione having terminated, the result was a must iniquitous
war. Dal the noble lord. feel that the honour of this country had
been preserved ? Was it Honorable to induce men 10 torah
their oaths. and sactilize every principle of independence ?
—lnd they &Mak that it was for the utlrchtst;se of France such a
war should have ensued ?-It was marked by ail the atrocity of
Napoleon. and all the oppression of the Bourbons. In die conflict
in which Spain was eneneed, the general feeling of 'the British
people wete involved-Tile Spanish ration lint acted with dignity
and turbearimeit, which Might have done notion' no older bum&
lin hope wee, that in this contest the Spcmarthi would consider
that die war mvulval every thaw dear to main, end that they
would oppose that resistance winch had formerly triumphed.—
The cause was independence. They wanted au wild and visionary
object ; but a free and constitutional monarchy. The made lord
concluded by moving,
Tina an Aiidress Ise presented to his Majesty to return the
humble thanks of that liaise for the eoinusunication
made to an Addis's for certain Papers, relating to the negocia-
lions at Verona, Paris, and Madrid. To express their deep re-
gret that the desire manifested by his Majesty for peace. between
Prance and Spain had not been gratified—ut the sante time they
were obliged to declare that the course pursued by Ins al.jesty s
initters was not the true course to sapient the independence of
die British Nation, and avert the war. That the French King,
forgetful of the valuable assistance which had contributed to Ms
restoration, and invading the right which every nation possessed
to Ethel and amend its constitution, had commenced an uttack on
Spain, whose independence had all times been an object of Bri-
tt li policy. To acquaint his Majesty that the House highly
' disapproved of the conduct of his Majesty's Ministers, in having
suggested to the Spaniards a change in their Constitution similar
to that proposed by Fiance, and iii having sheen, throughout die
whole comae of the negociations. more solicitous to serve the
French Gdvernment than Spain, unjustly threatened with war.
To represent to his Majcdp, that in the view taken of the late
negomations with Frame, they could place no reliance on that
Govertnuent. 'fo assure his alajeety that a triumph by, France
over Spain would be injurious to this country. To tit:dare that
a mote prompt decisive policy might have realised the hopes en-
tertained of preventing war, &c.
The Earl of HARM) st,' lII' lose and said, that whatever was
the conduct pursued by the noble Duke who represcnod this
country at the Congress of Verona, he in no degree exceeded the
strict bounds of the instructions with winch he was furnished,
and Ministers were prepared to share with the noble duke the
consequences arising out of the policy there pursued. The sole
of our interference was by conciliation, to avert the impending
strum. and our good others in this respect were umed to the last
moment that hope remained. As to the aseettion that France
seeks in this contest her own aggrandizement, it cann.it be men-
tioned. His Lordship was far from vindicating site centime of
the French govemtnent, hut hecould not see how Fiance could
be aggrandized by the result. She may conquer Spain, and re-
place Ferdinand on his unlimited throne, but she nmet then re
tire troin the country, ahtl leave Spain to her own discretioo. As
to an attack upon Portugal, his Lordship said he feared no such
event. Undoubtedly if any were made, this country would nut
stand by an idle spectator, provided the aggression did not come
from Portugal herself, and in that case we were nut bound to
stand forth as her champion. Although, he agreed with the
noble Lord, that no man could calculate on the ultimate conse-
quential of this war, lie trusted the House would permit the bo-
vermeils of having acted in any way derogatory to the honour or
interests of the nation.
Lord HOLLAND said, that without any degree of arro-
gance, he would take upon himself to prove that the Noble
Earl who had just a .1 down, did not put the question in a fair
shape before the House ; aid that be is in total ignorance of
the Spanish Constitution, of which lie has said so much and
knows so little. He (LORI Holland) agreed with every mord
that Iliad been uttered by 111.1 noble friend, the mover of the
address, and he sincerely thanked bins for the effort be bad
that night inside to reason tie House and the coantry from the
disgrace which the paints -poet the table were calculated to
ur.ng ipo i both. There papers bad failed to °amine any
man its rue c..untry that tic chat Deter of the nation bat leen
done ju. tic. to bi his Moja itjaisters in the late sesocia-

lion. And never did a eel of men enter upon such • subject
with a brighter prospect of success, or under more favourable
eircurnstatuces. Cireuuistances well calculated to Memo suc-
cess. But there was one thing limiting—goodwill on the part
of the 11l i i lister'. They had not even so much merit as by any
meatis to arrive at a good end. Much was said about the
shines ef the S,atuish Constitution—he did not mean to assert
that it was in all its parts a perfect one ; there were faults in
it. But with all the knowledge he had of Spain, and lie re-
sided there some time, and had sentry 'fiends there, yet lie
would out have the preeumption to ask them to mike any eke-
rations it—and yet the enlighted Czar of Russia, from his
regions of suns, takes upon himself to do so—yea, calls upon
them to alter that Constitution, of which in 1614 he bld'alftftd-
the guarantee. Did it not come well from tomb ?mem as
Russia, Prussic, and Austria, to find fault with the Constita-
tioe of Spain, having none at all theineelees 7 They esatuplaio
of only one Chamber—but have they any !—As to the Con-
stitution of the Cortes, am wan who is conversant with Spa-
Irish history, must know -that the first foundation of the too-
oarchy in that country rested Open the Cortes P • and at this day
en old law exists, which says, '. no Act shall be binding with-
out their 'concurrence." Ile fully clusurred in the "dares*
prosemed, and to which be gave his most heartfelt 'rapport.
Lord GRAN VILLE contended, that his Majesty's ministers,
in the conduct they had pursued, had consulted the best interests
of the country, and concluded by moving an annulment.
expressing the concurrence of the House in the principles laid
down in the papers communicated to tt em, and their satifaction
at the manner in which they had butt appliwl during the law
negocistionsohough humming diet the Worts to. preserve the
peace of Europe had been meruccessful, and declaring that they
j should be at all times reedy to give their cordial support to ail
I measures which might be necessety to vindicate the honour of
his Majesty's Clown. lad this interests of the country.
Tire Duke of BUCKINGHAM said a few words against the
address, and in support of niilliblerS.
The Duke of WELLINGTON entered into a defence of his
conduct.
Earl GREY, in • long audible speech, *tweeted the too-
lion.
The Earl of LIVERPOOL answered the objections made
by the noble Lords who supported the 'milieu.
Lord ELLEN BOROUGH shortly replied.
Tbe hou e then divided—
Content, present - 96—Proxies - 46-142
Idol-content - - 29—Ditto - 19— 48
Maj oily for the aniendsnent - - —24
Their lordships adjoarnert at half put two o'eleck.
rittnav, area 24•
Two private bills were brought up by Lord Stanley and other
members front the Commons.
Lord KEN YON presented a petition from Billinaslos against
the Raglan Catholic Claitne.
The Marquis of Cooyogliant presented • petition from Iro-
oegal in favour of a Hilt for the Commutation of Tithes.
Hoe DeTtes.—The Marquis of Camden presented aeveral
petitions from the bop planters in gent and Sussex, praying
for repeal of the duties.
The Earl of DARNLEY had no desire to oppose the peti-
tions, but rose to slate that the cultivation of hops in Kent was
sellent to considerable laniard, A rich soil was required, and
notwithstanding all the care of the farmer; lie frequently sos-
Mined great losses. It was a question worthy the attention of
government, whether it would nut be expedient to encourage
due growth of hops.
Tire Marquis CAMDEN said • few words is answer to the
observations of the noble earl ; after which the petitions ware
laid on the table.
THL CLOWN'S Or FRANCE LND SPAIN.—Lord 11OLLANY
said be, iu 1816, addressed a (location to the while earl (Li-
verpool) for the put pose of inquiring whether there were wily
secret articles of treaty between this country cud other *tams,
for prev eating an union of the two crowns of France and Spain.
The noble earl, on that occasion, said there was no treaty of
such description, which. was not before Parliament. Ile bad
lately received a similar answer, bat the noble earl had pre-
serried papers which released the House Prow some difficulty
on the subject. Mr. Canning, in a note, acknowledged the
existence of a secret treaty between his late Majesty and his
Catholic Majesty, relating to Me crown of Spain. By that
treaty his Catholic Majesty engaged riot to enter isto any eon-
tram with Spain on the subject of the Mimi:, compact, to the
injury of his Britannia Nlajesty. The noble Mid did not see
in that treaty any bar to the union of the crowns of France and
Spain. If all the lilies of the Bourbon dismay were to (imp
off to-niorrow, Mere was oothing to pre% cut Ferdinand the
Seventh from coming to the woos of France. The noble earl
had suit( all the treaties upon the subject had been laid before
' Parliament.
The Earl of LIVERPOOL could not recollect what lie said
in answer to the noble lord in 1810. He bad uu difficulty in
anyieg thee treaty was signed in 1811, just after the general
peace. It was considered a sort of illiiiiiiialiOn to the French
Government, and Therefore remained secret.
Lord HOLLAND wished to know how it could bar the right
of Ferdinand the Seventh to the throne of France.
The Earl of LIVERPOOL said, all treaties on the right of
succession would lead to a union of the CrOWIIII of France and
Spain.
The Earl of DARNLEY adverted to the bate of Ireland
with respect to tithes, and intimated that lie should bring the
subject before the House, it would tot open to any noble lord
connected with the i terest of Ireland to make any suggestion.
'flue Earl of LIVERPOOL brought the subject of delay
with respect to appeals under the emmideration of the House,
and concluded Ity emoting the appointment of a committee to
inquire nue the resets of facilitating justice as to beeripg ap-
peals, writs of error, and other judicial proceedings.
Atter a few words from Lords Roseberry and Cawdoe, in
support of the motion, the oommittee was appointed.—Ad•
juurtred to Monday.

HOUSE OF LORDS.
MONDAY. APRIL 21.
The house met to het. iti.pcws.
Ou die motion of the LIMO 11/GII CHANCELLOR. the
Bill to th.solve the marriage ofJames Alladyce, Esq. wait rind a
second time.
PAPERS RELATING TO THE NEGOCIATIONS.
The Karl of LIVERPOOL said ha informed the House on a
former night of hia mediums to produce Mir day attain papers
required by noble baron and other noble lords. With respect
theee ropers, be
hider
was no objection to die rune
bang punted; be. thertiore, should take are that they be laid
on the table to monow before twelve o'clock. 'file noble earl
belted to say a new word* on the subject of two letters trout M.
La Garde to Sir William A'Court, stating Ihe views of Pauses.
On a recent discussion lie stated to a noble baron t.Lord Holland),
that the documents alluded to had not come to the hands of his
Majorty's GOvernment officially. He had since ascertained, that
the letters came as a confidential conimunication from Paris to
. Sir W. A'Court. They could not therefore be laid on the table
ns official documents ; but a trunslation ot the letters, sufficient
foe thepurpeste of usbate, had been published in the daily
The letters we in fretbeitne the public, and might
LargfOril6nd in the Courier art the ifith of February.—With respect
to other papers relating to Portugal, it was his mention to lay
the sante frame the House to lIIINTOM..--Ailuurned.
'TUESDAY. •PRil. Y 2.
NEGOCIATIOIit.--Tlit. day, at milli. o'clock, the Supple-
mental Papers hitting been punted, were laid on the table.
SLAVE Taram..--fhe Duke of GLOUCESTER presented
apetition from the/University of Cambridge, praying for die
t-. lull abolition of the Scare Tuttle in the West locates. His
Royal Highness expressed his liappinew at being able, Chan-
t:elks of the Univ./My, to presein such a petition, and &ch
attd
oral
itis full COOCU/Teftee in the eame.,--Thc petition was
laid on the table.
Mr. Urogilen, Lord Stanley, and other Members from the
Commons. brou.et up the Merchants' Apprentices Bill, the
Army and Navy-Pensions dill, and several private bills, which
were read a first time.
PONTUGAL.—Lomb HOLLAND rose to move for all Com-
munivaitiotis made by his Mkesty's, Government to his Most
Pathful Majtnty, since the Ist of September, tate. in the soh-
.ject of the invasion of Portugal, together with the answers.
allot
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noble lord did not see tbig. any objection could be made
motto*. •
The Earl of LIVERPOOL said, some of the papers alluded
to might be produced ; there were others also that could not be
larosight under the consideration of Parliament.
th.orit Taanx AND AUSTRIAN Laart.—The Marquis of
. LANSDOWNE wished to move for two descriptions ot papery
• —The first related to the Abolition of the Slave Trade; the other
oubject to which lie should all the attention of toe noble earl
was the Austrian Loan. At an early part of the session he took
the 'jetty ot putting questions •to the noble earl on the subject,
and he was told that the negoelation was soceinsful, and in a
suited forvisabittes. M intioniuuon had since appeared on the
table. Claims of a more recent dam than the Austrian loan had
been tivoten;ht to a conclusion with Spain, and it would Arent hint
much sativiaction to hear that an arrangement had been made
by Austria to ;ray the money.
'fhe Earl of LIVERPOOL said.ril the papers respecting the
Slave Trade were bereft Parliament, and he hail nothing to
retract. Atte the Austrian Loan, it was true he wawa on a
former day that the arrangement for the re-payment of that loan
1.• in provvesa. Austria had endeavoured to follow tip the
principle of uriangtment. but recent events in foreign countries
hi.al effected her funds, and in the present menacing state of the
Continent. she could nut divest herself of the whole amount of
the debt; the multiple of adputment. however, remained the
same. Ile saw no reason to say terns of compromise might nut
be agreed to, and they Mil not now eapect to recover the whole
amount of the debt.
Earl GREY was glad to hear the Alletriftli Government was
disposed to compound. lie never expected to get any part of
the money.
Lord DOLL .;NI) said, he had not seen the name of the
Emperor of Austria in the Gazette as a Bankrupt (a health), but
ga the noble earl declared lam to be insolvent, we had better get
part of the debt.
Tag NAY Y.—Earl DARN LEY,pursuant to notice. adverted
to the state of the guardahips and men of war in commission.
In consequence of the present hostile state of Euro;s4 it was
necessary this country Mould be rewired with an efficient navy
to meet emergency. The noble earl concluded by moving for a
return of the state of the navy in the different ports.
Lord MELVILLE opposed the motion, or. the ground that
it would not procure the information the noble earl required.
No attention nad been paid by the noble earl to the mode em-
• pled on the PreventiM Service, which was always an available
forcoye. The navy had been kept up to the full Peace Establish-

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
MonDAV, APRIL 21.
A petition was presented from the grand jury of the county of
Sligo nAninst the Grand Jury Presentments Bill.—Ordered to
be printed.
Mr. LAMBTON presented a petition from ship-owners cf
Shields naainit the Warehousing Bill.
Mr. SYKES spoke in support of the petition.
Mr. WALLACE thnuAld that the petitioners took an erre-
'neon' siew of their own interests.
Petition ordered to be printed.
Mr. LAIII3TON presented a petition from Sunderland. *ilk
a ' 'tar pra)er.—Ordered to be printed.
Sir. WYI ILL presented a petition from the York Whig
Clots for reform.
Lord MILTON said be should to-morrow present the York-
shire petition.
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Mr G. BENET? presented a petition from the poulterers is
the Metropolis, to legalise the silent' game.
Mr. G. BBNETT gave notice that on May 29 be &mkt