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LONDON,
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 19, 1832.

In the House of Lords, last night, the
Scotch Exchequer Bill was read a third time
and passed, notwithstanding that the Duke of
of BUCCLEUCH made as stout a fight as he was
capable of against it. On presenting several peti-
tions, praying for an amendment in the tithe
system in England, Lord KING, in a brief, but
spirited and pertinent speech, declared that the
people were at length beginning to find out
the real nature of Church property, which
would necessarily lead to many beneficial
alterations as respected such property. In
the lower House several smart skirmishes
took place, in which Sir ROBERT PEEL,
and Messrs. O'CONNELL, CRAMPTON and
HUME were the chief combatants. Previously
to the House going into Committee on the
Irish Reform Bill, Mr. O'CONNELL moved
that it be an instruction to the Committee that
the qualification be 5/. instead of 101., which
after a reply by Mr. STANLEY, who seemed
boiling over with wrath against Mr. O'CoNNELL,
was negatived. The House then resolved
itself into a Committee, which lasted the remain-
der of the night, and the further consideration
of the Irish Bill was fixed for Monday next. But
the most characteristic feature of the evening was
a warm set-to between Sir ROBERT PEEL and Mr.
HUME on the subject of the words " physical
force." Mr. HUME had observed, in seconding
Mr. O'CoriNELL's motion to reduce the Irish
qualification, that no great concession was ever
yet made by Government, except by a demon-
stration of physical force on the part of the peo-
ple. Sir R. PEEL waxed exceedingly pugna-
cious and irate with this unfortunate expression,
and fell on it tooth and nail. Like Ancient
Pistol, he scorned the idea of yielding
to physical force, or to any force save that
of his own unbiassed conscience. On small
occasions like the present, Sir R. PEEL is
always great ; he fights with shadows in the
most imposing style possible, and fails only
when he has to grapple with a comprehensive
question like the Reform Bill. The House, it
would appear, were electrified with the spirited
way in which he stood up to his phamtom,
and warmly cheered his zeal.
Th

ie gathering of the German clans at Ham-
bach, and their spirited songs in favour of
liberty, have, as might have been expected, roused
the indignation of all the despots in that exten-
sive country. Attempts at first were made by
the authorities to prevent the meeting ; these
attempts being found unavailing, were with-
drawn, and a tacit consent given to a measure
which prudence and sound policy equally declare
it would be dangerous to oppose. The Sove-
reigns of the neighbouring States, seeing, how.
ever, the stirring effects of such a concourse
of people, and such animated speeches, have
issued proclamation after proclamation against
what they call seditious faction and their parti-
sans; and the Government of that country an-
nounce their intention " to employ with full
power all the means necessary for the preserva-
tion of the State, its Constitution, and posi-
tion, relative to the Confederacy, which Pro-
vidence has placed in the hands of a just
ruler." What blasphemy to make such an
allusion to the Supreme Being, at a time,
too, when the doctrine of Divine right is
scouted in every European community, with the
exception, perhaps, of Russia. The diffusion
of knowledge in Germany, and the spirit of
froedorn are, however, too powerful to be checked
by proclamation, and of all the German States,
the people of Bavaria are the least likely to be
intimidated. They are an industrious, active,
and spirited people, more resembling the
inha-
bitants of the' of northEngland than any other
people in the world. Theirdescription,
soil, which is not
of the richest description, is cultivated with
great care, and the general appearance of the
people, their dress, their manners, and compara-
tively free institutions, show that the great body
of the nation are in a state which would not
allow them to submit to arbitrar
y ygovernmen t.
They evinced their feelings in favour of liberty n
e ease of Greece, and still more markedly
when unhappy Poland was struggling for exist-
ence, and
they seem now d t '
e ermined to make
their voices be heard in behalf of their own
rights. A Population of four millions, inspired
with a love of know the liberty, and supported, as they
y are, by the common wishes of Ger-

many, are not likely to be intimidated by the
threats of their own Government, or the demon-
stration of force made by Austria and Prussia.
At the glorious conclusion of the ten days'
struggle in this country, we expressed our be-
, lief that the British call for liberty would be
responded to by other states of Europe, and
more particularly by those of Germany ; and
every account from that extensive country
strengthens the belief. Bavaria has nobly led
the way, and is followed by Nassau, Baden,
and most of the provinces on the Rhine ; and
we expect soon to hear that Prussia, notwith-
standing her 200,000 bayonets, will be forced
to grant that constitution which was pro-
mised in 1814. The hitherto despotic Go-
vernment of Hanover, too, is beginning to
feel the effects of public opinions. Some of
the chief speakers in the Second Chamber
have raised their voices against the arbitrary
conduct of the Germanic Confederation,
and the majority of that assembly have
come to the resolution of admitting reporters
in order that the public may know the delibera-
tions of that hitherto secret assembly. They
hare also agreed to petition WILLIAM IV. to
allow the public to hear the debates. All these
form strong omens in the cause of liberty, and,
with the example and the good wishes of the pow-
erful and free kingdoms of Great Britain and
France, their forebodings will soon be fulfilled.
Russia will strain every nerve to crush the rising
spirit of liberty, and will, no doubt, be supported
by Austria and Prussia ; but if the German
people are only true to themselves, all their at.
tempts will be in vain. All history declares that
not only great States, but small communities,
like those of Scotland and Switzerland, when de-
termined to be free, arc superior to all the armies
that can be brought against them.

Dutch Papers of the 16th instant, received
this morning, contain no news of importance,
as will be seen by the following extracts:—

THE HAGUE, JUNE 14.—The Second Chamber ad-
journed on Tuesday the 12th. It is understood that, for
the present, the Chamber will not discuss the tariff and
other projects of law still under consideration, and that,
unless important circumstances should render a meeting
necessary, the session may be considered as closed. Most
of the members have already left this place.
The birth of Prince Williasn Frederick Henry, third son
of the Prince and Princess of Orange, was kept yester-
day in the usual manner. His Royal Highness the Prince
of Orange will return to-day to the army. It is expected
that the two camps will be occupied by the troops on the
15th and 16th inst. Their number is said to be 20,000
men.

Our illustrious countryman, Admiral Count Heyden,
has been for some days at the Hague.
BREDA, JUNE 14.—0 n the 9th inst. the outposts of
the garrison of Maestricht stopped, and brought into
the fortress three Belgian custom-house officers, who, con-
trary to the express orders of their own Government, had
detained several persons on the neutral territory, and ob-
liged them to go to the Belgian eustoaa.house, there to pay
a duty on the provisions that they were carrying to the
fortress. After they had been kept in safe custody for an
hour, they were sent with an escort of some soldiers to
Smeermas, where they were set at liberty.
DUTCH FUNDS—AMSTERDAM, JUNE 15
Actual Debt, `34 per Cent 42% to 43
Amort Syndic, 4}.1, per Cent 7l.i to 724
Ditto, ditto, 31,i per Cent . ..... ...... 57 to 5714
Voluntary Lean, 1831, 6 per Cent 96% to 97
Ditto, ditto, 1832, 5 per Cent Bl to 81v

Exchange on London, one month l2 15
Two months l2 10
—Dutch Papers, June 16.

German papers inform us that the Emperor
NICHOLAS is doing all in his power to render
the organization and superintendence of the army
more effective. It is probable that the Imperial
Warrior may shortly have occasion for all his
military resources. The march of events in
Germany bodes no good to the destroyer of
Polish independence, and the sooner any attempt
is made to put down liberal opinions in Ger-
many the sooner will NICHOLAS precipitate his
own downfall.

The news of Acre being taken is again re-
vived, with what truth remains to be seen :
ST. PETERIBURGH, JUNZ I.—An Imperial Ukase, ad-
dressed to the Senate, contains an entirely new organiza-
tion of the War Department. Instead of being divided
into two branches, as by the regulations of 1815, between
the general Staff of his Majesty the Emperor and the
War-office, the whole administration of the army is now
united under the name of the War Department..— St.
Petersburgls Gazette, June 2.

SYRIA, MAY 9.—Greece is at present in such a state
of total confusion, that it would be very difficult to give
a true picture of it. The parties stand in hostile array
against each other, so that the most persevering efforts of
the residents have hitherto been of little avail. The
new Government does all in its power to secure legal elect
tions to the new National Congress. Perhaps it may
sieceed.

We received news from Syra that St. Jean d'Acre had
surrendered at discretion. On the 26th April li.raliana
Pacha had a battle on the road between Hamah and
Aleppo, with the Pacha of the latter city, whom he com-
pelled to a precipitate flight, in consequence of which a
convoy of 1,000 camel., laden with provisions and ammo-
tion, intended for Acre, fell into the hands of the Egyp-
tians. Ibrahim immediately sent expresses with the news
of this event, accompanied by POW prisoners to confirm
the truth, to Abdallsh Pacha, who consequently gave up
all hopes of being relieved, and surrendered the fortress to
the magnanimity of Ibrahim Pacha. It is said that the
Egyptian Commander has promised in his proclamation to
respect the personal safety of the inhabitants and private
property, and assure Abdallah of a safe residence in Egypt,
with an annual income of 730,000 Turkish piastre,. Two
new Egyptian regiments of infantry and 5,000 cavalry
landed at Tripoli at the end of April.
VIENNA, Jinva B.—Five per Cents., 87k; Four per
Cents., 77 2-5 ; Bank Shares, I,l46i....—Aligemeine
Zeitung, June 13.

Vera Cruz Papers have been received at the
North and South American Coffee-house to the
3d May, which state that a suspension of hos-
tilities took place for a few days between SANTA
ANNA and the Government General. After the
time had expired, on the 30th of April Ge-
neral CALDERONsent a flag of truce to SANTA
ANNA, requiring the surrender of the place,but
no answer was given. It also brings a confirma-
tion that the state of Zacatecas had joined SANTA
ANNA.

We are happy to hear that Earl GREY is
considerably better. Hie Lordship has been for the last
few days at his seat at East Sheen ; he is attended by Mr.
HAMMICK.

A report is in circulation, we know not on
what authority, that Earl GREY, whose heatlh
expected
secettlefd-
fered from his recent anxiety and exertion, is
at Endsleigh Cottage, on a visit to the Duke of BEDFORD,
in company with Lord JOHN RUSSELL, to try the air of
Devonshire, which was found to agree with him some
years since, when he resided in this town.--Devonport
Telegraph.

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It has been rumoured during the last two
days that there is a mutiny in the conservative camp, re-
lating to the financial operations, and that several aristo_
tocratic Noblemen, notwithstanding they are nearly over-
whelmed with wealth, and with years likewise, refuse to
come to the scratch. Two venerable personages, resident
in the west of England, one of them the hero of the beat
satirical poem of either ancient or modern times, and the
other an Ex-Chancellor, doubt if they have not contributed
enough already.