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London, England, 1849-07-25 00:00:00

of antagonism between the Government and the colo•
nists. The colonists themselves complained that the
plighted faith of this country had been broken, and they
had been deprived of the protection guaranteed to them.
The result had been the abandonment of estates and the
general derangement of all the affairs of the colony. It
seemed to him that such conduct on the part of any Go-
vernment was most heartless and disgraceful. For the
Rouse
he had assigned, however, he believed that the
klouse was called upon to affirm the resolutions he now
moved.
BAILLIE seconded the resolutions. The Com.
raittee had not noticed several important points referred
to them, and which were fully borne oat in the evidence,
and the consequence was that the Colonial-office might
think themselves justified in passing over without notice
these grievances; and if this system was allowed in the
ease of Guiana, of course the same thing would apply to
all other colonies, and Committees of Inquiry, instead of
Procuring redress, would merely screen oppression. The
great evil of our colonial system was, that it gave a no-
minal representative power to the colonists, while, in
Go-
vernor, p
all the real power was exercised by the
orted by the Home Government. The
consequence was, that in Guiana affairs had been
`ll the most deplorable condition for the last
twelve months, and the inhabitants had been in
effect told that if they did not submit to the
dictation of the Colonial-office, they would be turned
over to the tender mer ies of the native popula-
tion without the protection of the police. The Gover-
nor at the same time stating that the native population
had lately become very much demoralised. The first
Witness examined by the Committee was the late Go-
vernor of the colony, Sir H. Light, who was the model
Governor of the Colonial-office, and had there a celes-
tial reputation. That witness in effect admitted that he
had governed the colony on a policy in opposition to the
opinions of the law officers of the Crown. When he
heard that, he thought it amply justified the resistance
of the colonists to the course pursued by the Governor.
The Governor had also refused to enforce resolu-
tions regulating the labour of the negroes, which no
nglish or Scottish labourer would have objected to.
The consequence was that the negroes refused to conform
to these resolutions, and he had from good authority
that this was one cause of the ruin which had over-
spread the island. With respect to the civil list in
1839, Sir H. Light proposed to raise the salaries ge-
nerally. He proposed to raise his own from 3,6001. to
6,0001., on the ground that the colony was exceedingly
prosperous, and that living was so much higher in
Guiana than it was in Antigua, where he had formerly
been Governor. The other salaries were to be raised in
the same proportion. But when the proposal was
laid before the combined Court it was refused, and Sir
B. Light dissolved the Court, thereby stopping the busi-
ness, and causing a direct loss of 60,000 dollars. Lord
Johnes Russell, who was then Secretary, caused Sir H.
Macleod to inquire into the subject. It appeared that
Sir H. Light had offered an emigration ordnance to the
colonists, on condition that they would accede to the
increased civil list. That, he thought, was most im-
proper conduct. If emigration was usefuto the colony,cs
it ought to have been granted without the
public officers
of the colony making it a matter of bargain.—(Hear,
hear.) Matters continued in this state for four years,
and then, in consequence of the growing distress in the
colonies, resolutions were passed deprecating any in-
crease, and showing that the cost of living in Guiana
was not such as to justify the demand. And it would
be remembered that, in the meantime, on these very
grounds, the civil list had been reduced in Trinidad 33
per cent., while at the same time the taxation in Trini-
dad was only 20s. a head, and in Guiana it was 40s,—
(He ar, hear.) The Hon. Mensber, after quoting at some
length from the evidence given before the Committee,
and especially that of Lord Grey, for the purpose of
justifying the strong language he had applied, in a for-
mer debate, to the conduct of that Noble Lord, as the
head of the colonial department, in suppressing informa-
tion as to the state of the colony at a certain period, pro-
Posed a resolution to the Committee, which was, in his
opinion, necessary either for his own justification in
using that language, or to clear Lord Grey from the
charge made against him.—(Hear.) But the Committee
declined to express any opinion on the subject, and re •
jected both the resolutions proposed by himself, and
those of the Under-Secretary for the Colonies (Mr.
Hawes). The real question was, whether the colonies
should be allowed to manage their own affairs, or
whether they were to continue subject to the dictation of
the Colonial Office? England bad made herself ob-
noxious by her foreign policy. He hoped this policy
would not be pursued with reference to our colonies.
That we would not show the colonists of Guiana that
Canada was allowed to manage its own affairs because
it was a wealthy and powerful colony, while they were
subject to the dictation of the Colonial Office, and de-
prived of all legitimate control over their own affairs,
for no other reason, that he could see, but their compa-
rative weakness.
Mr. 13. HAWES said that he was relieved from the
necessity of cuing into detail on this question, as the
Matter had been already decided by a Committee of
the House respecting the charges brought against his
Noble Friend (Earl Grey); for when the Hon. Member
for Montrose brought those charges before he found
himself in a minority, and therefore he did not think
that there was any necessity for knowing the opinion of
the House again on this subject. He regretted to say
that the statements of the two Hon. Gentlemen who had
preceded him were not founded on fact, and he was pre-
pared to show this by the evidence of witnesses chosen
by the Hon. Member for Montrose. In the first place,
he did not see that any of them had shown why the Act
of Parliament respecting this measure should be put an
end to, particularly when the Act of the Legislature of
that colony was in unison with that Act of Parliament.
lie would thus far enter into detals, as he had stated
before, and show that the whole amount of expenditure
of that colony was only 39,000/. Of that sum 5,5001. is
Paid out of the Imperial Treasury, and in addition to that
1,0001., which reduces the sum to 34,000/. He should also
say that there was a sum of 9,000/. to be deducted from
that, which reduces the expenditure to 25,000/. Then
he wished to call the attention of the House to the
revenue, which amounted to 29,0001., and when 25,0001.
Was deducted from that sum for the duties of the Govern-
'tent officials, it would be found that there was a surplus
of 4,0001., which he considered told well for the interests
of the condition of that colony, notwithstanding the
opposition of slave. grown sugar to that of free grown.
would refer the House to the evidence before the
Committee, whieh proved his late statement, and also
that the revenue of the colony was most encouraging—
(Hear, hear)—and he wished to ask, if such was the
opinion of the Colonial Legislature with respect to
reducing the revenue, what right was there for saying
that the Imperial Legislature did interfere, or that his
Noble Friend (Earl Grey) should be taxed or brought
to account for such proceeding on the part of the
Colonial Legislature? He then read several extracts
from the evidence given before the Committee, in proof
of Lord Grey's anxiety to promote the interests of that
colony as much as possible, and argued from this evidence
thrt six-sevenths of the revenue was expended on the
part of that colony for the support of the officers, ac-
cording to the desire of the Colonial Legislature. He
then referred to the difference that existed between Tri-
nidad and Guiana, and argued strongly that there did
not exist any parallel between the two colonies. He
perfectly concurred with the plan of Governor Barkly,
in introducing a number of voters, who could have influ-
ence on the Colonial Legislature, because it contributed
to the benefit and independence of that colony. Con-
sidering that the proposition before the House was one
ich merely emanated from the minority of the Com-
mittee, he trusted it would not receive the sanction of the
Mr. STUART moved the adjournment of the debate.
mAfter a few words from Mr. Hume, Mr. Disraeli, and
r. nogg, the House divided, when there appeared—
For the motion ... ... 17
Against it ... . 94
•• •••
Majority against the adjournment —77
Mr,
Hume's motion was negatived without a division.
the House which
then moved the adjournment of
Oduses_which was agreed to, and the House ad-
journe at lialf•past Twelve o'clock.

RII.YMES FOR YOUNG READERS.
THE MOUSE AND THE CAKE.
A (From Eliza Cook's Journal.)
mouse
found a beautiful piece of plum-cake,
The 0T richest and
sweetest that mortal could make;
was heavy with citron and fragrant with spice,
And covered with sugar all sparkling as ice.
Moyees,tars," cried the mouse, while his eye beamed with
Lliere's a treasure I've found, what a feast it will be;
.y..nt, hark there's a noise, 'tis my brothers at play,
So I'll hide with
the a
lest they wander this way.
cake.
Vt a bit shall they have,•
for I know I can eat
ery morsel myself, and I'll have such a treat;' ,
Off went the mouse as he held the cake fast,
While his hungry young brothers went scampering past.
hehe nibbled, and nibbled, and panted, but still
gping it down till he made himself ill ;
_et he swallowed it all, and 'tis easy to guess,
lite was soon so unwell that he groaned with distress.
his family heard him, and as he grew worse,
They sent for the doctor, who made him rehearse
Row he'd eaten the cake to the very last crumb,
Without giving his playmates and relatives some.
" Ah me!" cried the doctor, " advice is too late.
You must die before long, so prepare for your fate;
If you had but divided the cake with your brothers,
'Twould have dOne you no harm, and been good for the
others.

Had you shared it, the treat had been wholesome enough,
But eaten by one, it was dangerous stuff,
So prepare for the worst;" and the word had scarce fled,
When the doctor turned round, and the patient was dead.
Now all little people the lesson may take, And some large ones may learn from the mouse and the
cake
Not to'be over-selfish with what we my g •
Or the best of our p!easures may turn ainto i
pn,ain,
ELtz A COOK.

ROME AND HUNGARY.—BIRMINGHANI, TUESDAY,
--Last evening a meeting of the inhabitants of this town,
convened by placard, was held at the Public-office,
Moor-street, for the purpose of sympathising with the
people of the above countries. The large room was
cr
to
ceded to excess, and many hundreds were obliged
leave who could not gain admittance to the building. At
eight o'clock Mr. Councillor Baldwin was moved to the
Chair, when resolutions expressive of sympathy with th
Romans and Hungarians in their struggles for freedom
Were unanimously carried.
MOVEMENTS OF THE EX-RING OF SARDINIA.—The
Marquis of Sligo's mansion in town was taken for
Charles Albert, who was expected by the last packet.
But it appears that there has been some change of
intention on the part of his ex-Majesty.