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LONDON, TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1345.

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 RICHMOND 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 bad 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 CAMPBELL 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 HoCRER 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.

Tho Bills on the table were forwarded a stage, and
their Lordships adjourned.
The Commons met at a Quarter before Four.
Colonel AUSTIN toek the oaths and his seat for West
Kent.

On the motion of Sir G. CLERK, the documents which
had been laid before the Railway Committee of the
Board of Trade were ordered to be referred to the dif&-
rent Committees on Railway Bills.
In reply to Mr. COLLETT, it was stated by Mr. HOPE
that neither the Bishop of COLOMBO 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 bim 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. Pa ingle, Mr. M.
O'Connell, Sir R. Peel, Lord Worsley, and Mr. T.
Duncombe, 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.

Another division has taken place on the Maynooth
grant, and the majority, as at the first, is still as large
as the friends of liberty, and justice, and charity, could
desire. In a House, consisting of 355 Members,
232 voted for the grant, and only 119 against it,
leaving the large majority of 113. Oxford and
Cambridge have thus tried their strength, and
they have been signally defeated. But we do
these learned bodies injustice, for they have
not petitioned against the Bill, nor in any way
moved against the Bill—they have, on the
contrary, rejected all solicitations for that purpose; but
still the bigoted Tories, who represent them, have per-
severed in their preposterous career, and thereby fixed
a stigma upon our seats of learning, which in this
instance they little deserve. Indeed, their conduct
in the whole affair, which has raised such a fierce outcry,
is highly commendable. They have adhered to
the purposes for which they were instituted—the in-
struction of youth in elegant literature, arts, and sciences
—in labours, the object of which is to civilise the
human mind, and prevent Englishmen from degrading
themselves like barbarians, by indulging in national
antipathies and wicked religious animosities. The'
Church of England, we rejoice to say, has
at last sehovillret thehas samebeen Christian
followed by
and it
another Church—the Church, too, that that has in-
flicted incalculable woes on Ireland. There has been
no opposition in that quarter. On the contrary, many
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and regard it as the very best measure that could adhesion
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vised for allaying the irritation that bas so long be
pre-
vailed, and absolutely destroyed every influence
that
Protestant religion could by any chance have exercised
theisd
in a country abounding-with Roman Catholics. We are,
therefore, inclined, looking at all these demonstrations
of the Established Church and Universities in both
countries, to attribute the opposition raised by
Sir ROBERT INGLis and Mr. LAW to personal and
individual motives, and it is gratifying thus to
find that men who can oppose such a just and
necessary measure have so very little influence in the

community, and also have been so thoroughly de-
feated even with a host at their back who, by the way,
have not one feeling in common with the representatives
of the two national Universities. Sir ROBERT INGLIS
conducted himself with his usual ability, which is re-
spectable, but Mr. LAW added no honour to his former
displays in Parliament. When making the first speech
against the measure, he was repeatedly interrupted for
reading it. When he, at last, announced his motion, no
one could understand it, and he finally adopted the usual
phrase, that the Bill " be read a second time that day six
months." In this he has been triumphantly defeated, and
we therefore trust that after such fair trials this will be the
last serious contest on the question. At all events,
whatever may happen, Sir ROBERT PEEL is prepared to
persevere with unabating zeal in the good cause, alike
regardless of the reproaches of bigoted friends and
the taunts of political enemies. His speech last evening
was worthy of a Minister of the Crown, and on no
former occasion that we remember did he so completely
satisfy every reasonable mind, that in 1829 he had no
alternative but to rcmai❑ in office and fight with WEL-
LINGTON in putting down all those bigoted and blind par-
tizans who would have risked a civil war in Ireland, under
the hypocritical pretence of maintaining the blessings of the
Established Church. The most bitter opponents of the
measure, it is well known, were GEORGE IV. (though
his opposition was carried on underhand) and his Royal
Highness—the chief of the rebellious Orange Club—now
his Majesty of HANOVER. It is a singular feature
certainly in this contest that the two great bulwarks
of Protestantism at that time were the KING and the
Duke of CUMBERLAND. We wish the Church of Eng-
land joy of such saints. Sir ROBERT PEEL at that
time acted a wise part—he set the Court
and the Church at defiance, and triumphed over
intolerance and bigotry. He is pursuing a much
more easy course now, for the Court is fully
with him. The Church, at all events, is quiescent, and
he has mainly to contend against Sir ROBERT INGLIS
and Mr. LAW, supported by only a very small section of
Tories, and resting almost entirely on men whom they
more cordially hate than Catholics or MahomedaLs.
The question in fact is settled, but come what
may Sir ROBERT PEEL will fight in so just a cause to
the last, either as a chief or a subordinate officer. The
concluding part of his speech last night, which is admir-
able, leaves no doubt on the subject, and the Irish may
trust to his promise. His words were:—" I will
not say that I was not prepared for the
opposition which this measure has met with from
the Dissenters ; but I will say this, that much as I re-
spect the expression of public feeling upon all subjects,
so far from deterring me upon this, it will only tend as
an additional impulse to me to proceed. Ido not say this
in defiance of any party, but to prove to the Roman Ca-
tholics of Ireland that the Government of this country are
prepared to adhere to their measures, which are dictated
by none other than a kindly feeling. But of this I will
give them the assurance—that, in office or out of office,
that which I have undertaken to do I will, to the utmost
of my power, fulfil ; it may be short of their expecta-
tions, but they never shall have cause to charge me with
abandoning their interest--which I will advance to the
extent to which I feel, consistently with my public duty,
I can promote it."

Madrid journals of the 21st instant have been re-
ceived. On that day a renewed discussion took place on
the proposition of Senor LLORENTE for a reduction of
the expenses of the coast-guard. The measure was op-
posed by the Ministers of Marine and Finance, and, on
a division, rejected by a majority of 64 to 7. The
Minister of the Interior presented a Bill to raise a loan
of 15,000,000 reals for the construction of canals and
roads.

The Three per Cents. closed at 35 3-16 for cash, and
35 at 60 days ; and the Five per Cents. at 25a at 60
days.

The French Chamber of Deputies have rejected by a
large majority the motion of M. DozoN, for the repres-
sion of duelling by a special law. M. DUPIN considered
the present enactments sufficient, and the Minister of
Justice, M. MARTIN DU NORD, took the same view.
These laws, he said, from experience, had been found to
work well. Previous to the alteration of the law,
which took place in 1837, duels were more than
three times more frequent than since that period.
In 1827 the number of persons killed in duels amounted
to nineteen, in 1828 to twenty-nine, in 1829 to thirteen,
in 1830 to twenty, in 1831 to twenty-five, in 1832 to
twenty-eight, in 1833 to thirty-two, and in 1834 to
twenty-three. In 1837 the Conrt of Cessation adopted
a new system of jurisprudence in respect to duels, which
was confirmed by the Legislature, and since then
the number of deaths was comparatively small.
In 1839 six duels were fatal, in 1840 three,
in 1841 six, in 1842 seven, and in 1843 six.
A petition was presented by M. CREMIEUX from
Corsica, praying for the repeal of the law passed in
1832, whereby the law of 1816, condemning the &NA-
PARTE family to exile, was confirmed, and the elder
branch of the BOURBON dynasty was also banished
from France. M. CREMIEUX supported the prayer
of the petitioners, but was willing to except
from this measure of lenity the Duke of BORDEAUX, the
Duchess of BERRY, and Prince LOUIS NAPOLEON. The
petition was referred to the President of the Council and
the Minister of the Interior. We rejoice to find that
the Committee of the Chamber appointed to examine
the Colonial Bill, passed by the Peers in
favour of the slaves, had approved of the
principles of the 8.11 by a majority of eight
to one. The cause of the unfortunate slave
is now not only popular with the public,
but finds sympathy in the Chambers, and France, we
trust, will soon bring to completion the grant of eman-
cipation.

The Moniteur publishes the report of the Committee
upon arming the fortifications of Paris. The total num-
ber of cannon amounts to 2,208, and of these 982 arc to

be placed on 16 forts, each fort so constructed as to be
capable of maintaining itself against an enemy, and the
total armament of the continued wall is reckoned at
1,226 guns. There are besides 50 Paixhans mortars,
independent of wall pieces and muskets. The whole of the
arms at present are to be deposited at Bourges. The Com-
mittee, however, are opposed to this plan, as they con-
sider the KING ought not to be fettered in the matter.
The KING, with the advice of his Ministers, has the
right of declaring war, and he should therefore not be
prevented from making such preparations as he may
judge necessary. These Jiff( rrnt points, however, have
yet to be settled by the Chamber, and the discussion on
the subject is anticipated with much interest. The
report thus concludes .

" It is a fact that war in future will be transferred to the
frontiers, that it must necessarily become methodical and
slow, instead of a war of invasion, as it was formerly, and
that the fortified towns of France, recovering their regular
attributes, will no longer be reduced to see their patriotic
efforts annihilated, or rendered impotent. This, it cannot
be too often repeated, is the principal object of the fortifi-
cations of Paris. But, in order that this object may be ac-
complished, the fortifications must be completed by being
armed. For in vain you will think yourselves secure of the
defence of other parts of the territory if the capital remain
without means of defence, and if it be again exposed to all
the disasters of which the invasions of 1814 and 1815 have
left us the cruel recollection, Regarded in a political point of
view, the fortifications of Paris are not of less importance.
You have ever wished, gentlemen, and with good reason, t•
consider the fortifications of Paris as a work of peace tOr
the present and for the future, by attributing to them
a preventive character. That, in fact, is one of their prin-
cipal merits, because it is impossible that foreign Cabinets
will not consider them as a considerable weight in the balance
of their determinations. If you wish that it should be so
you will not hesitate to terminate completely this great
enterprise. The defensive resources of nations are no longer
a mystery for any, and if it could exist in any country it
could not be under a representative government, which, by
its form and publicity of discussion, demonstrate to
fercigners, as well as to the country
_itself, ,the strength
and weakness of its position. Is it not evident that if we
constructed fortifications, without given them arins dispos-
able at a fixed period, we should, in reality, have created
but a dead mass, without soul or without life, and for that
reason condemned to impotency? You would not wish, gen-
tlemen, that a nation like France should be accused of incon-
sistency ; and it could not enter into the mind of any friend
of his country to expose it to the ridicule of Europe and of
all rational men."

Accounts from Lucerne state that a treaty was con-
cluded at that place, on the 23d instant, between the
Commissioners of the canton of Lucerne and those of
Berne, Soleure, Argau, and Bale country, for the release
of the prisoners belonging to the latter cantons. Ac-
cording to its provisions, the said cantons are to pay
together an indemnity of 350,000 francs—of which
Berne is to pay 70,000 francs, Soleure, 20,000 francs,
Bale country, 35,000 francs, Argau, 20,600 francs,
and the other cantons 25,000 francs. The contracting
parties also hope that the Diet will pay 130,000 francs
for the calling out of the troops, in which case Lucerne
will altogether receive near 500,000 franci. In return,
Lucerne promises to issue a complete amnesty to all the
prisoners not belonging to that canton.
The French Three per Cents. were done at TORTONI'S,
on Sunday, at 85f. 60c.

ADELPHI THEATRE.—Madame Celeste, under
whose excellent management during the present season this
favourite theatre has recovered more than its pri.tine celebrity
takes her benefit tomorrow, on which occasion Buckstone's suc-
cessful new drama of Green Bushes, with Madame Celeste as
Miami, will be repeated for the 75th time. This will be fol-
lowed by the Pretty Girls of Stilberg, in which Madame Celeste
will sustain her original character of Margot, while Mr. Webster
appear as Ernest, and give his celebrated P
Napoleon. There are various other attractions ; and, considering
coonduadctaednie
to
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teeleate for the very efficient manner in which she has
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M. Thiers' work,
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