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LONDON, TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 184.5.

The House of Lords met at Five o'Clock.
The Earl of RIPON brought in a Bill to amend the law
relating to Indian appeals.
The Marquis of CLANRICARDE then directed their
Lordships' attention to the scene which had taken place
in the chapel of Newgate, on the occasion of the con-
demned sermon on Sunday last, and animadverted in
strong terms on the impropriety of making these con-
demned sermons a spectacle to which the public were to
be admitted by tickets.
Lord BROUGHAM concurred in the observations of the
Noble Marquis, and said that the City of London endan-
gered its Charter by permitting these scenes to take
place.

Lord STANLEY promised to communicate with the
Home Secretary on the subject, and assured the House
that the Government would do all in its power to put an
end to such scenes.
The Duke of RIeUMOND suggested that the attend-
ance of strangers at the chapel of Newgate should be
prohibited by Act of Parliament.
Lord DENMAN considered the question one of the
greatest importance, and thought that the chaplain had
exceeded his duty in adverting to the crime with which
one of the prisoners who had not yet been tried stood
charged. If one of the spectators present should after-
wards happen to be on the jury, such conduct might
produce an undue prejudice in his mind.
Lord CA3IPBELL thought if the parties who thus
made an exhibition of criminals were indicted, they
might be punished.
Lord REDESDALE adverted to the communication
which had been made to HOCKEB in his last moments
that the reporters were present and to his reply, which
being interpreted meant that if he had been properly
warned, he would have got up another scene.
Certain railway returns were ordered on the motion
of the Marquis of CLANRICARDE.
The Bills on the table were forwarded a stage, and
their Lordships adjourned.
The Commons met at a Quarter before Four.
Colonel AUSTIN took the oaths and his seat fur West
Kent.

On the motion of Sir G. CLERIC, the documents which
had been laid before the Railway Committee of the
Board of Trade were ordered to be referred to the diffe-
rent Committees on Railway Bills.
In reply to Mr. COLLETT, it was stated by Mr. lIoPE
that neither the Bishop of CoLoMno nor the Bishop of
NEW BRUNSWICK was paid by the Government of this

country.
A desultory conversation took place on the subject Of
our commercial relations with the Brazils ; in the course
of which Sir R. PEEL said that he had before him a
document of the Brazilian Government, in the course of
which it was stated that all British subjects in that coun-
try should be restored to the fullest enjoyment of all
their privileges.
On the Order of the Day being read for bringing up
the Report on the Maynooth Endowment Bill,
Mr. LAW moved that the Report be received that day
six months.
This motion gave rise to a long debate, in the course
of which the House was addressed by Mr. V. Smith,
Lord Norreys, Lord Dalmeney, Sir C. Douglas, Mr.
Hawes, Mr. Hindley, Mr. Round, Mr. Brotherton, Mr.
Borthwick, Mr. Fox Maule, Mr. Pringle, Mr. M. J.
O'Connell, Sir R. Peel, Lord Worsley, and Mr. T.
Duneorabe, and ultimately the House divided, when
there appeared, fur the motion, 232; against it, 119 ;
majority, 113.
The report was then received, and the House ad-
journed at a Quarter to One o'clock.

The Swiss Diet on the 22d inst. closed its proceed-
ings, when the whole of the foreign Ministers left for
Berne. It was generally believed that in a few days
they would proceed to Lucerne. Affairs are still in a
very unsettled state. The following is the address of
M. FUNRER, President, at the prorogation of the Diet:—
" The extraordinary Diet this day terminates its la-
bours by testifying its confidence in the Directory,
which it has every reason to be well pleased with—
it has charged that body with the ulterior execu-
tion of the decrees which it has passed, and with the
duty of providing generally for such matters as
press most. It is under the immediate impression
of the most afflicting events, and in the midst of the most
active fermentation, that the Diet met for the purpose of
devising the best means of arriving at the pacification of the
country; and for that purpose it judged the aid of imposing
military forces absolutely necessary. Now that the moment
of separation is come, what regards does it cast on the past
—with what sentiments will it look to the future? This
high assembly has, undoubtedly, done but little, according
to the views of a great number of persons, who, animated
with a noble enthusiasm, overleaping the limits of the
existing law, would desire to obey only the inspirations
d sympathies
of t.heir own heart, and unjustly consider the Diet as an
individuality,
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much, if the real and not imaginary sphere of its possible
action be borne in mind, and
i if it be admitted in all confi-
dence, that it will find submission and support where it may
demand it, and a friendlyl and confederal attention where
iotf haugreianttercuuemdtrinof auupfloetaising manner for the benefit
of the whole count The horizon at present is
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fluence,
all vio-
hearts of
fiuence, if the authorities and citizens are
animated with
, the firm determination energetically to p
lence directed against legal order, and if
the confederated bodies show an inclination to alleviate
as much as possible the disquieting condition of so many
wretched men. If, as is my firm opinion, the members
of this high assembly, composed of influential magistrates
of all the cantons, share in this conviction, and separate with
the intention of using every exertion for the purposes I have
just stated, I can then venture to hope that the most dange-
rous crisis is past, and that at the opening of the ordinary
Diet we shall be able to regard, the future with greater se-
curity. Thanking you, gentlenien, for the indulgence with
which you have greeted my entrance on the eminent func-

tions with which my fellow-citizens have invested me, I now
declare the Diet to be prorogued iudelintely, "

We have intelligence from Lisbon to the 20th inst.
by the Peninsular mail. On the previous day the
business of the Cortes was brought to a termination.
The Bill for the establishment of Savings' Banks, and
several other new laws, had received the royal assent.
The reports of the Special Committees relative to the
finances had been presented to the Chamber cf Deputies,
and are entirely in favour of the Ministerial plans.
Meetings had been held in different places, preparatory
to a general election, which is to take place in May.
On Sunday, the 20th, the QUEEN in person closed
the Cortes with the usual ceremonies. All the Foreign
Ministers were present. The following is her Majesty's
speech :
" Noble Peers and Senhors, Representatives of the Portu-
guese nation—At the close of the present session, the last of
this Legislature, it gratifies me to give you a public testimo-
nial of your title to my entire confidence and that of the
nation.

" The many anil important measures which you have ap-
proved of, for the maintenance of liberal institutions, of peace,
and of order, and those which you have adopted for the
organisation of the finances, and for the rendering available
of divers fountains of public wealth, will be a living evidence
of your devotion to the Throne, and of your solicitude for
liberty and the happiness of the people which Divine Provi-
dence has committed to my care.
" Although the labours of Parliament are at an end, it is
still your incumbent duty to instruct the people to fulfil its
duties, and to obey the laws. I confide in your patriotism
and fidelity.
"I thank the Chambers for the supplies which they have
voted, to enable my ministry to meet the expenses -of the
State; and also for the dotation of my much-loved children,
the Prince Dom Pedro and the Infant Dom Luis Filippe.

I have the satisfaction to assure you of the perfect tran-
quillity which reigns throughout the kingdom and Ultramar
possessions." The session is closed.

Madrid journals of the 20th instant have been re-
ceived. On the 19th the Chamber of Deputies was en-
gaged in discussion on the supplies for the Finance De-
partment, when, in answer to a question from Senor
LLORENTE, relative to the large expense of the coast
guards, the Minister of Finances said great services had
been rendered by that body and the Carabineros in pre-
venting smuggling. Not fewer than 94 feluccas,
laden with contraband goods, bad been cap-
tured by them since February, on the coast of
Huelva and Motril. With regard to any alteration in
the tariff, he observed, that considering the state of the
manufactures, and the serious interests connected with
them, he ha I refrained from submitting any reforms to
the appreciation of the Cortes during the present session.
The question, however, had been under consideration,
and would be brought forward at some future period.
The Three per Cents. closed at 35! at 60 days ; the
Five per Cents. at 25 ;at 60 days ; and the Debt with-
out interest at 8k at 60 days.

Most of the Paris Opposition journals contain articles
on the affairs of Greece, to which a brief discussion in
the Chamber of Deputies on Friday had given rise. On
the motion that the sum of 527,241 f. be granted for
paying the half-year's interest on the Greek Loan, M.
DUVERGIER DE HAURANNE called the attention of the
Government to some remarks injurious to France, which
had been made in the British Parliament by Mr. COCH-
RANE, and which Sir ROBERT PEEL seemed rather to
approve of than condemn. "At the commencement of
the session," said the speaker, "according to the speech
from the Throne, and the declarations of the Ministry,
Greece was the country where the entezik cordiale
was flourishing most vigorously, yet, two months
after, the Mavrocordato Ministry was overturned,
and the head of the new Cabinet was an illustrious di-
plomatist well known for his friendly inclinations to-
wards France. From that moment the hotel of the
English Minister at Athens became a hotbed of opposi-
tion against French influence. It is well known that
England rarely disavowed her agents, but the Chamber
must hear how the conduct of French agents was spoken
of in other countries. In a late sitting of the House of
Commons, Mr. COCHRANE, in demanding explanations
from the English Ministry relative to the policy followed
with respect to England, had alleged that the conduct of
M. PISCATORY, the French Minister at Athens, was dis-
graceful and degrading. Sir ROBERT PEFL, in place of
sharply reprehending this improper language, contented
himself with replying that it was not within the bounds
of propriety to remark on the conduct of a foreign
agent. Everybody knew what he meant. Under these
circumstances he had to ask the Ministry if it had con-
sidered the proceedings of the English Cabinet as being
in conformity with the sentiments of reciprocity and good
feeling which it had asserted were existing between
France and Eegland ; he had, in particular, to demand
whether the Government was disposed to afford support
and strength to the French Minister in Greece ? The
question, in fact, was to ascertain whether the influence
of France in Greece ought to bz lost, as undoubtedly
must be the case if the present state of things was to be
maintained." M. DUCHATEL, the Minister of the Inte-
rior, in the absence of M. GUIZOT, said—" The French
Minister at the Court of Athens had done nothing but
conform to the views of the Cabinet, which gave its
complete approbation to M. PISCATORY for his conduct
during the changes of Ministry alluded to ; and be
was happy to declare this publicly before the Chamber.
As to the future, he had to state that the Government
would steadily pursue the same course as it had
adopted during the time that had elapsed. It would
not renounce in any way its influence in Greece, or re-
sign the part which it was its duty to fulfil. This was
all that the Hon. Deputy could expect him to say, fur
nobody could suppose that he would proceed to discuss
the conduct of a foreign Government, or enter into any
explanations relative to words pronounced in a foreign
Parliament, not possessing any official character. If he
had not entered into any remarks on the conduct of the
English agent at Athens, it was because such observations
appeared to him inopportune. The essential point was,
that the French agent in Athens had defended the policy
of France with respect to Greece." After some further
conversation on the subject, the grant was agreed to by
a majority of 243 to 4. On Saturday M. ALLARD
presented the report of the Committee on the Bill for
arming the fortifications of Paris, and recommending a
grant of 17,000,000 f. far that purpose. M. TRIERS gave
notice that on Friday next he would put some questions
to the Government relative to the Jesuits. We may
therefore look forward to an interesting discussion, as
besides M. THIERS, M. DUPIN will probably speak, and
open all his wrath upon this intriguing sect. M. THIERS
and his party have judged it expeient not to wait for
the discussion of the Church estimates to bring the slit,
ject before the public, and are therefore resolved to
have a special debate upon the encroachments of the
clergy.
M. GUIZOT is much better, and on Saturday had an
interview with the KING. The Revue de Paris says:—
"The health of the Minister for Foreign Affairs is not so
encouraging as the organs of the Cabinet proclaim. M.
Guizot, we are happy to announce, is not dangerously
ill, but his recent indisposition has had sufficiently serious
consequences to make him feel the necessity of repose.
Should he not proceed to Vichy, as we were told, he will
certainly repair to his estate at Val de Reciter.
We have even been assured that he would not appear
in the Chamber before his departure. His intimate friends
and family advise him to take advantage of his situation to
resign his portefeuille. ' You have shown,' they say, •your
condescension towards your party in yielding to the en-
treaties of the deputies of the Lemardelay meeting; now, you
owe it to those who love you not to compromise your health
any longer in the service of a cause which may be said to be
almost desperate.' "

The Funds fell on Saturday, owing to a rumour on
the Bourse that M. GurzoT had obtained from the KING
leave of absence for two months.
THE BOURSE—SATURDAY. APRIL 26.