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LONDON,
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 2S, 1832.

A ferocious attack, evidently premeditated,
was made last night in the House of Lords by
the Opposition on his Majesty's Ministers.
The object of this attack is so glaring, that it
cannot escape the detection even of the most un-
observant. It is neither more nor less than to
bully the KING through the medium of his Mi-
nisters, by showing his MAJESTY what he has
to expect should lie persist in lending his sanc-
tion to the Reform Bill. What else could have
been the meaning of Lord ELDON'S declaration,
that if this terrific Bill were passed, not one
member of the House of Hanover would be
found on the throne ten years hence ? What else,
too, could have been the meaning of the Duke of
WELLINGTON'S repeated allusions to the
present unexampled agitation throughout the
country ? Surely his Grace must remember
that the agitation, such as it is, was brought
about entirely by his own frantic declaration
against all Reform ! That bad as it may be, it
is not one-tenth part so bad as it was when he
held the helm of State ! Then, upwards of six-
teen counties were nightly in a blaze, and the
peasantry were all but in a state of positive in-
surrection ; while now, the fires have become
nearly, if not quite, extinct, and the labourers
have returned to their duties, in the firm convic-
tion, that now, for the first time, in the amials of
the last fifty years, they have got an Adminis-
tration sincerely inclined to befriend them. The
Duke of WELLINGTON—even allowing that he
desired to intimidate his Sovereign—should
have been the very last man to speak about
agitation, for he has been himself, and still con-
tinues to be, the arch agitator of three kingdoms.
Talk of O'CONNELL ! What is he in compari-
son ? Did he ever by any rash, ill-advised de-
claration, occasion such a deplorable—such a
universal excitement, that even in the metropolis
of the kingdom, the person of the most beloved
MONARCH that ever swayed the British sceptre,
was scarcely considered safe ? Really his Grace
should be cautious of talking about these matters,
for they at once conjure up a host of recollec-
tions, little creditable to the speaker.
Another object that the Opposition had in
view in their deliberate attack on Ministers, was
to throw out a lure to the Episcopal Bench.
Here, too, the Duke was the chief spokesman,
though we cannot commend the policy of the
selection, for surely he who had failed so egre-
giously in his endeavours to win over the old
boroughmongers to his interests, was ill calculated
to deal ith a far more shrewd, subtle, expe-
rienced, and calculating corporation ? His
Grace, he may rely on it, is no match for the
Bench of Bishops. They beat him hollow in
finesse and management.
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The impression made on our minds, by the
debate in the Lords, last night, is, that the
Anti-Reformers feel a painful conviction that
they are driven to their last shifts. A win-
ning party, or one that even imagines that it
is likely to win, is seldom desperate, seldom
betrayed into improprieties which nothing short
of absolute phrenzy can excuse. It is only
when failure is no longer a matter of doubt, that
the true character developes itself. But though
it is abundantly clear that the Opposition, like
drunken gamesters at hazard, are losing hourly
game after game, still it must not be denied, nor
should it be concealed, that they have many re-
sources left,—such, by the bye, as only ship-
wrecked characters would resort to—and that
they will employ these to the very utmost of their
power against the KING, the Government, and
the people. These latter, therefore, cannot be
too much on their guard. They should be pre-
pared against all surprises ; watchful against all
craft ; and, above all, look closely to the conduct
of some of the more quiet and reserved Reform
Members. Spies are abroad ; aye, even in the
very heart of the Reformers' camp.
Is it then—such being the posture of affairs
—exacting too much, to entreat Government
to " make assurance doubly sure," by at once
creating a liberal batch of Peers ? Surely not.
We have, indeed, Earl GREY'S solemn declara-
tion that the great question. is proceeding to a
successful termination ; still even this is not

The Paris Papers of Sunday contain no news
of moment. It is stated in one that FERDI-
NAND has given counter-orders to his detach-
ments that were on the march for Portugal. It
was never probable that he would persist in op-
position to the wish of France.
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(Extract from the Gazette de France.)
INTERVENTION OF SPAIN IN PORTUGAL.

We have received the following extract of a letter from Ma.
drid, dated February 16:—" The Spanish Government is under
no delusion with respect to its situation. It foresees that it
may possibly have to enter into a conflict with England: it is
preparing for such an event. It is asserted that letters of
marque have been already sent to the authorities of the island
of Cuba, and to the Spanish Consuls in the United States, for
the purpose of being delivered to those persons who may feel
disposed to arm privateers to attack the commerce of England,
in case the latter power should attack Spain. Here we are far
from dreading a war with England. Spain has nothing to lose :
England has a great deal. France will not suffer the Balearic
Isles to become the property of England. The Government of
the United States will protect the island of Cuba. If foreign
troops should land in Spain, they would find their graves there ;
and a cloud of privateers, spread over every sea, would make
English commerce feel that England shall not violate the rights
of nations with impunity."

(From the Swabian Mercury of Feb. _2.)
TURKEY.

The Ottoman Moniteur communicates the following from
Constantinople of Jan. 20 :—By official reports, his Highness
has received intelligence of the good conduct of the regular
troops sent to Anatolia, and of the excellent spirit with which
they are animated. The Sultan has expressed his satisfaction
by an autograph notice, in which it is said :—" The official re.
ports received, which are also confirmed by the testimony of tra—
vellers, have informed us that our regiments of the line, sent
to Natolia, have conducted themselves on the way to the place
of destination, with a degree of order and discipline which ex.
cite the greatest satisfaction in us, and merit our approbation.
We recemmemd them to Providence, and pray for the protection
of the Divine Grace, that we may speedily, by the bravery and
devotedness of those troops, terminate those operations, the
success of which is so important for our religion, for the interest
of our realm, and for the dignity of our Crown."
JANUARY 17.—His Highness the Sultan left the Palace on
foot and incognito, accompanied by a few officers only, for the
purpose of distributing with his own hand alms to the poor of
the city of Constantinople. He first remained some short time
in the market-place Tralpandjikar-hachi, where he gave away a
considerable sum. Thence his highness repaired to the
mosque of Sultan Bajazet, and mixed with the multitude
to perform his devotions. After having remained a few mo-
ments in a shop on Murekkiebjilar-kapisi (square), and mag-
nanimously relieved the necessitous passengers, he directed his
steps on foot to Lumbulla-Kahn, and gave alms to all the poor
hemet on the way. After having gone many hours on foot,
he mounted his horse in order to reach the harbour, and then
took a boat for his ordinary residence, the Seraglio of Tehe-
raghan. The Seraskier Baska had received commands to ac-
company his Highness on foot from the market-place to the
harbour, when he received permission to return to the Palace.
FROM OUR GERMAN CORRESPONDENT.)

WURTEMBURG.—The llochwachter contains the follow-
ing from Stuttgardt :—" A report has been prevalent here these
few days past, that the Diet, holden at Frankfort, has sent to
the Government of Bavaria several resolutions concerning our
Press. These are, it is said, directed against the German
Universelle Gazette, the Donau and the Neckar Journal. Some
say that they have for their object merely a warning to the
Editors of these Papers ; others contend that a prohibition of
the Papers is in question. The report has hitherto had little
other foundation than the natural fears of those measures con-
cerning the Press, which arc sooner or later to be expected of
the liberal Diet of Frankfort. The Committee, it will be re-
collected, has at its head the President of the Diet, M. Von
Munch-Bellinghausen, the Austrian Ambassador. We have,
however, strong reason to doubt the truth of the report
altogether. A measure concerning the Press, and emanating
from the Diet, cannot relate to an individual German State ;
if the suppression of the liberal Press in Wurtemberg is re-
solved on, it must be preceded by the Diet's gagging the Papers
distinguished for their liberality in Franconia, Baden, and
Rheno-Bavaria. (Here follows a gap made by the censorship
of fifteen lines.) Let us proclaim aloud such an iniquity; let
it resound from the Rhine to the Maine, let us protest against
it, for we should shortly have reason to fear for ourselves."

Letters have been received this morning from
Rio Janeiro, three days later than the last ac-
counts. All was perfectly tranquil there; it
being holiday time no business was done in the
Funds there, which were the same as per last
arrival.

German Papers inform us that the SULTAN,
being convinced of MEHEMET ALl's obstinacy,
is determined to prosecute the war against him ;
and with this view has already excommunicated
both father and son. This stroke of policy will
have as much effect as an army ; and will cause
more real damage to the PACTIA from the pre-
judices of the IVlussulmans than the loss of a
battle
VIENNA, FHB. 15.—The mail from Constantinople of the
•'sth January has arrived. The Porte is now convinced that it
can do nothing with the Pacha of Egypt by amicable means,
and that force must be used to reduce him to obedience. A
manifesto has, therefore, been issued, which announces to all
Mussulmans the perfidy of Mehemet Ali, and orders that it
shall be punished in the most exemplary manner. Mehemet
Ali and his son Ibrahim are to be excommunicated. It is
observed, however, that the Ottoman Ministry proceeds with a
degree of forbearance towards the rebellious Pacha, and ac-
knowledges him as a kind of power that can wage war with the
Sultan without high treason. This confirms many in the
belief that negociations may yet take place, and the differences
in the end amicably adjusted. But if we consider the cha-
racter of the Sultan and that of the Viceroy, it should seem that
arms alone can decide a Contest in which the strength of the
Sultan is doubled by his spiritual authority, as the Chief of the
Mussutmans' religion. The greater part of the Turkish fleet
has already left the channel, with orders to commence hos-
tilities against the Egyptians. All the troops that can be
spared are embarked with all speed for Asia Minor, to supply
the place of the regiments that have marched to Syria, and thus
to form a reserve.

A courier has arrived to-day from Paris, who, it is said, has
brought communications respecting the affairs of Italy anti
Portugal. It is now believed that no French troops will be
sew, to the Roman territory, and that M. Perier has revoked
an order given to the Prefect at Toulon, for the embarkation
of troops on the first receipt of the news of troubles in the Le-
gations. At least the Funds have risen in consequence of the
arrival of the courier from Paris ; on the other hand, it is
singular enough that they were considerably depressed yester-
day by the news from Berlin of Count Orloff's mission to the
Hague, the speculators for a fall, infer from this mis-
sion, that the difficulty of arranging the Belgian question must
be very great, and it has been thought necessary to send an ex-
traordinary Ambassador front St. Petersburgh to the Hague.
LOBAU (IN WEST PRUSSIA), FEB. 7.—Since the 30th
January 90 to 100 Polish Officers daily pass through this place,
on their way to Neidenburg, there to renew their oath of alle-
giance to his Majesty the Emperor of Russia, and thence to be
forwarded to Poland. They every where receive not only the
necessary means for their subsistence, but also conveyance to
the places when they enter Poland. The several detachments
are accompanied by Prussian Officers, who in all respects pay
the greatest attention to them.
AUSTRIAN FUNDS.
VIENNA, FEB. 14. FEB. 15. Fen. 16.
Five per Cent 5....... 83 7-16 B5 9-16 B5 3-5
Four per Cents .......
Bank Shares. llOl3 1107 • 1110
MAyENCE, Igo. 15,—1t 11 reported that our garrison of

Prussian and Austrian troops will be shortly diminished. The
execution of this long.wished for measure seems to depend on
the issue of the Conferences at London, which, it is confidently
Loped, will confirm the general peace. The prices of corn have
lately risen, and we expect large orders from Holland, v.herc
the warehouses are said to be very empty, in consequence of
the diminished arrivals from the Baltic last year, and the in-
creased consumption caused by the large army on the Belgian
frontier- .

Accounts received from Madeira, state that
the island was greatly agitated, expecting daily
an attack from the expedition of Don PEDRO;

it was supposed it would not make an obstinate
resistance.

Letters from St. Thomas's of the 20th of
January, received this morning, state that the
Governor had given orders to rebuild the store-
houses fire-proof. Business was again resuming.

COURT OF CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.)

IN RE SMITH, A LUNATIC.

His LORDSHIP, in giving judgment in this-matter, stated
that two petitions had been presented in it—one by the Com-
mittee of the person, and the other by the Committee of the
estate. The one by the Committee of the estate prayed that
the Court would refer it to the Master to enquire whether the
lunatic had been maintained by her mother and sister (the
successive Committees of the person of the lunatic, now
deceased), suitable to her income and station ; and whether
it would be beneficial and proper to adopt any ulterior
proceedings in respect of the income received by them.
The first part of this prayer his Lordship allowed ; but
instead of sending the residue in the terms of the prayer,
he considered it would be better to alter it into an inquiry,
whether any and what sums were due from those two ladies to
the estate of the lunatic, in respect of what they had received
on account of the lunatic, after allowing a proper amount for
the maintenance of the deceased. The prayer of the petition
of the Committee of the person was, among other things,
that the Court would confirm the Master's report (which was
already made), approving of the outlay of 424/. for the
purchase of a carriage for the lunatic, as well as some other
expenses—this his Lordship thought it right to grant. The
latter part of the prayer, which was for an inquiry into what
was due to the petitioner (Harriett) on account of her sister's
maintenance, would be dealt with by the Master, partly under
this petition and partly under the prayer of the other petition.
The costs of all parties to come out of the lunatic's estate.
POOR v. JACKSON.

The Court proceeded to hear the resumed arguments in this
part.heard motion.

ROLLS' COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

JUDGMENT.-RANALEAGH v. RANALEAGH.

His Honour the MASTER of the ROLLS gave judgment
this morning in this case, the question on which arose on the
construction of a will. The testator gave the income of cer.
tain property to his two daughters and four nieces, and by a
codicil provided that in case any of the children should die

" without leaving issue," the benefit intended for the deceased
should go to the survivor; and the question was, whether that
limitation over was not void in consequence of remoteness ?
His Honour was of opinion that the presumption which the
Court would entertain in such casec, that an indefinite failure
of issue was not contemplated by the testator, was fortified by
the other provisions of the will.

VICE-CHANCERY COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

His Honour the VICE-CHANCELLOR having proceeded
through all the causes in his paper for today, none of which
were of the least public interest, rose at half.past eleven o'clock.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH.-(THIS DAY.)

FRIEDLANDER v. THE LONDON ASSURANCE

COMPANY.

This case, the commencement of which we gave in yester.
day's Paper, has occupied the Court all the forenoon, and is not
expected to conclude until the evening.

BANKRUPTCY COURT.-(THIS DAY.

Their Honours, the Judges of the Court of Review, were
occupied the whole morning with the arguments of Mr. Twiss,
in the petition of " Shum v. Rose."

COMMON PLEAS.-(THIS DAY.)

The Court was occupied this morning in hearing two unde-
fended causes of no public interest. After they had concluded,
the Court adjourned till April 16th, the first day of Easter
Term.

MONDAY, FEB. 27.
YATES v. DUFF.

This was an action brought to recover compensation for the
hire of two cabins in the ship Sesostris to Madras.
Edmund Reid was broker for the Sesostris. On the 7th of
September the defendant, a captain in the East India Com-
pany's service, called on him. Said he was going to Scotland
that night. Agreed ultimately for both cabins at 3501. Upon
witness saying that the ship, then advertised for the 24th of Sep-
tember, might be detained to the Ist of October, defendant
made no objection. Saw defendant again, after his return from
Scotland, on the 6th of September; told him that circumstances
prevented the ship's sailing from the river before the 10th of
October, and from Portsmouth before the 15th of October.
Defendant said he did not care if it were delayed so long as to
the 20th of October,—indeed he would prefer that day. On
the 3d of October received a note from the defendant, in which
it was explicitly demanded whether the Sesostris would sail
from Portsmouth on the 15th of October. In consequence sent
a message to defendant on the Bth or 9th of October. The
Sesostris left Gravesend on the 21st of October, and the Docks
on the 18th ; Captain Duff did not go in her ; declared off on
the 10th of October; the cabins were not let to any other per-
sons, though the ship was detained some time in that hoPe.

Mr. Sheriff'Pirie examined—When his ships are delayed be-
yond the specified day, he does not demand payment.
The depositions of Captain Liddell, of the Sesostris, were
put in and read. On the 24th of September defendant came to
the office and asked for a certificate of his having engaged the
cabins ; got it. When informed that the Sesostris would sail
from Portsmouth on the 15th of October, said the 20th would
please him better.
iNPKinnon, ship-broker, examined—lt is an invariable
rule to pay the passage money even where delays have occurred,
unless there has been a special agreement to the contrary.
One-half is paid, even though persons engaging berths do not
wait for the day of sailing. It is impossible to sail on the
specified day.

To the COURT—Persons declaring off do pay one-half.
Counsel having been heard for the defence, the Jury retired
for about an hour and returned with a verdict for the plaintiff
of 1751., half the passage money.
The CHIEF JUSTICE intimated his intention of certifying.

CHOLERA MORBUS, OFFICIAL REPORT

CENTRAL
COUNCIL OFFICE,
DAILY REPO

NORTHAMPTONSHRIE ASSIZES, FEB. 27.

Mr. Baron BAYLEY, the senior Judge on this circuit,
at rived at Northampton this morning, and after attending
divine service, immediately proceeded to open the Com-
mission. The calendar is heavy, and includes two charge*
of murder, one of arson, and several for aggravated offence*
arising out of the Game Laws.
In charging the Grand Jury, the venerable Judge ob-
served that the periodical meetings at the Assizes brought
together persons of intelligence from all parts of the
country, and it was desirable they should avail themselves
of the opportunity it afforded of ascertaining whether in
those neighbourhoods where crime most prevailed, and
particularly poaching, a due attention had been shown to
the wants of the poor, to the inculcating among them of
religious and moral habits, and to the means of supplying
them with honest and regular employment. It was certain
that a neglect of attention to their necessities, and to the
means of finding them employment, and to the mode of
paying them, had a tendency to produce in their minds a
state of feeling that frequently led to their deviating into
acts of immorality and crime, which they might hare been
deterred from if a proper attention had been shown to
their wants and circumstances. In many cases which
might come before them, they would have an opportunity
of ascertaining how the poor were employed and treated in
various parts, and by bringing their practical knowledge
of the modes adopted in their respective neighbourhoods
to bear upon the subject, they might be enabled to suggest
something useful towards the supplying employment to the
poor, the lessening of crime, and giving increased security
to the peace and happiness of the community.