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London, England, 1830-08-24 00:00:00

SPIRIT OF THE JOURNALS.

HEZALD.—The assembling of the New Parliament will be an era
in the history of this country unequalled in interest by any occasion of
a similar description. The utter inaptitude of the last House of Com.
moos to administer the affairs of the State, and the striking influence
which the new reign, commenced under such happy auspices, must
have upon public affairs, were both of themselves sufficient to render
the meeting of the new Legislative Body of more than ordinary im-
port. But when to these, and other influential circumstances at bme,
we add the new and extraordinary state, of things, which has started,
as it were, like the offspring of Cadmus, from the earth, the measures
to be looked for from the King's Government and the New Parliament
become of double interest and importance. Had the lan Parliament
done its duty, the labours of the next would be greatly simplified and
curtailed. Had the Ministers, instead of disregarding the wants of the
people, sought out the cause of their distress, and diligently applied
themselves to find out and apply a remedy, much of the labour which
now awaits them would have been dissipated, while the em
which has arisen abroad would have been felt much len keenly at home.
Next to personal protection and security, the great object a a British
Minister should be to encourage, by every fair and possible means, the
genius and the effons of native industry. This was the policy a the
Government till the ill-starred theories of the bullionists broke in upon
the flourishing state of our monetary system, and till the not mare us-
fortunate free-trade speculations of another set of theorists gave to the
untaxed produce and manufactures of foreign countries (under a pledge
of reciprocity which has never been realised) an undue advantage over
those, who with heavy and unavoidable public burdens to pay, were
thus rendered more and more unable to meet their engagements. The
Free Trade and Currency Questions were the two great errors of former
Administrations. Had the Duke of Wellington seen through the mist
in which they were enveloped, and dispersed it, he would have added a
civil laurel to his military renown. Unhappily, though the distress in
which these measure had involved the country was apparent everywhere
but in Downing-street, and in the purlieus of the tax-eaters, nothing
could open his Grace's eves upon the subject, but the country was left
to the chapter of accidents for relief from its overwhelming difficulties.
To these all-pervading difficulties, which the last Parliament and the
Ministers had neither the wisdom nor the courage to grapple with, are
to be added promised retrenchments and reforms, of which very little,
if any part, was realised. AU these topics, and many others then, must
press themselves upon the immediate attention of the new Parliament.
We have a pledge in the firmness, the activity, and patriotism of the
new King, that neither the Ministers nor the Parliament will be
allowed to sleep at their poets. - Indeed, were they so inclined, it would
be madness little short of that which would distinguish the man who
would quietly resume his sluMbers while his neighbour's house was in
Awes. If the calls from within have not been loud enough or suffi-
cient, a thundering has come upon them from without, which must
awaken the most lethargic and supine. Events have arisen which must
overwhelm feeble minds, and which nothing but superior energy and
wisdom can grapple with or control.

TIMES.—The French papers their narrative of passing
events, which, compared with what are past, are of little interest, but
which at serving to fill up the acts of a drama of which we have not
yet seen the denouement, are not to be dispensed with. We learn more
of the wrest of Polignac. The peasants of the country where he was
taken would have hanged him. because, said they, " he occasioned our
houses to be burnt down.^ 'The Prince has enough to answer for in the
massacre at Paris; but as to burning the houses in Normandy, they
might as well have added, that through him
The ploughman lost his sweat, and the green corn
Had rotted, 'trellis youth attained a beard."
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And some of the charges advanced hire in England against supposed
friends and abettors of Prince Poximfac, are about as rational as those
of the peasantry against the Prince himself. The proceedings of the
Chamber of Deputies an daily acquiring .an increased interest, as well
by the light they cast on the state of parties, as by the importance
of the questions discussed. On Saturday an application from dui
committee appointe& io report on the motion for the impeachment of the
late 111 blisters, gave rise to a warm debate. The committee desired to be
authorized to exercise the powers with which Instructing Judged, and
Council Chambers are invested. It seems at first sight nothing but sea;
sonable, that persons appointed to prepares charge of so solemn a nature,
should be. allowed the same means of investigation as a magistrate whose
preliminary examinations afford materials for an indictment. The prop*.
sition of the committee was, however, obstinately resistedby several mem.
ben of the right and centres, and, thopgli it was carried by a great ma-
jority, the circumstances which accompanied the decision are not,* little
remarkable. On the ordinary division by sitting and rising, the num.
ben appeared so equal that. the officers of the Chamber could not say
how the question was decided. A second trial took place, and it was
then declared to be carried in the affirmative. This decision was not
satisfactory to the opponents of the proposition t they asserted that the.
state of the division was still doubtful, and after much altercation it was
agreed to come toafinal determination by ballot. The result proverthata
great number of Deputies who had openly voted on the unpopular side of
the question must have embraced the opposite side in the ballot for the num-
beret( white balls found in the urn was 186, and of black balls only 90.
There is nothing apparent in the present state of France which can se.
count for this extraordinary circumstance. It is evident that the oppo-
nents of the proposition did not expect such a decision, for they called
for the ballot—The news of the arrival of Charles X. at Spit cad foams
a prominent feature in the Pails journals of Saturday.—A letter from
Toulon states that Bourmont has refused to strike the white*, though
the Admkral has hoisted the tri-coloured ensign. In consequence alibis
difference, all communication between the fleet and the army is said to
be suspended. This report, however, remains as yet unconfirmed..—
The affairs of Spain, we apprehend, are drawing to a crisis t we have
concealed the process, but hope to have it in our power to announce,
nut a glorious or splendid, but an ha py and useful result.
Cnnowsci.E.—lt is said that the Duke of WELLINOTOS was es.
gacious enough to foresee the tendency which the change of the Elective
Franchise for Counties hr Ireland had to destroy the power pomeseed
by the great Proprietors over the Returns, and aid his best to iodates the
aristocratic promoters of that measure to give it up. They most new
bitterly. repent their obstinacy, for almost everywhere throughout Ireland'
they appear to have been wonned..or to have been obliged, as lathe ease
or the BLIESPORDI at WaitifOrtl, to enter into compromises little

less mortifying than defeat itself. To mention all the Counties in
which contests have taken place, would be little else than to enume-
rate the Shires into which Ireland is divided ; but there has not Men,
perhaps,. any struggle better entitled to engage the sympathies of
all who desire to witness the downfal of aristocratic monopoly, than
that now carrying on in the County of Down. The Constituency of
that country includes a considerable proportion of Church of England
men and Presbyterians, chiefly small Statesmen, the independent ex-
webe of whose franchise was overborne previous to the Disfranchisement
of the Forty Shilling Freeholders by hordes of voters, belonging to the
most abject elm of the Roman Catholic population, and entirely sub-
servient to the two great families of Downshire and Londonderry, but
chiefly to the former. No sooner was a prospect afforded, by the dis-
qualification of those wretched hinds, of vindicating the i of
the County, than the respectable class of the Yeomanry, un with the
more spirited country gentlemen, began to concert measures for throwing
off the dominion of the two Lords, who have shared between them the
representation of Down in many parliaments. The individual in
whose person the independent party resolved to fight their battle, is Col.
Ford, a gentleman who is advantageously known as one of the earliest
proselytes to the concession of the Catholic Claims, and although by no
means a systematic opponent of Ministers, universally considered a man
of upright intentions, and independent in principle as well as fortune.—
He now stands second on the poll, one of the Lordlings being little
above, and the other considerably below him. The struggle, there-
fore, promises well. Meantime it is not a little amusing to note
the streights to which, in their difficulty, the two Aristocraties are
reduced. Of course they cordially unite against the man of the
people. The differences between the two august houses of Hill
and Stewart once little less important, in their own puny ap-
prehension, than the rivalries of hostile nations—are forgotten in the
hour of common danger. At such a moment the distinction between
Whig and Tory vanishes; nothing is thought of but the interests
of the" Order;' as Lord Grey called it; and the vain, haughty
Whig shelters himself with infinite satisfaction under the wing of
the Tory brother whom he once contemned. But, above all, it is
pleasant to find these Noblemen invoking the assistance of the
without whose spiritual co-operation it is found hard, in
these times, to move the Catholic voters. Nothing is now
beard of the dangerous nature of the interference of the Ro-
man Catholic Clergy; but it is truly said misfortune makes men ac-
quainted with strange bedfellows; and we must not, therefore, wonder
to find Lord Downshire imp the Catholic Bishop of Dropure..
We trust, however, that his will meet with that disappoint-
ment which he ought; and that Mr. O'Connell's declaration, that the
Priests were potent only in a good cause, but impotent against the people,.
may prove true. Of the riots and confusion prevailing at this election,
not without suspicions of being fomented for interested purposes, we hear
much; and against the conduct of the Sheriff, a Mr.Whyte, a Roman
Catholic, great dissatisfaction has been expressed.

AgrzaTtaEn.—We received last night the Masao". des Chatebres
of Sunday, from which we give ample extracts in another column. They
refer partly to the internal affairs of France—partly to the late conspiracy
at Algiers--and partly to reforms which are said to be meditated by the
Emperor of Russia. A project of • law, it is said, is about to be sub-
mitted to the Chamber of Deputies, for revoking the law of the 12th
July, 1816, and annulling the whole of the condemnations for po-
litical offences since the restoration. Such a measure will be ex-
, tremely popular. There are many families in France whose re-
latives are at present residing in foreign countries in copse.
tce of the vindictive spirit of the Bourbons, and who will find
themselves doubly attached to the new Government by their restoration
to their native country and to their rights as citizens. The most curious
part of the intelligence, however, in the Paris papers, is that which re-
lates to Russia. The Emperor Nicholas, it is said, is about to
turn reformer—to give something like liberty to his people—and to
destroy the moat sacred rights, and dearly-cherished privileges, of the
lords of the soil. Faushtin fell:pus mous adsit ! May he be suc-
cessful to his heart's content, and the bettering of the condition of his
semi-barbarous subjects ; but the ittetnpt is dangerous, and we question
much whether, in the event of his carrying his proposed reforms into
effect, his head would be insured at Lloyd's at the rate of A. 1.

FORZI•N POLICY or PIANCIE.—FROM TUE CONSTITUTIONAL.
—ln the midst of immense events, which every generous soul in Europe
has hailed with enthusiasm, absorbed by the pressing interest of our in.
tanal organisation, it is not very surprising that the press has hitherto
paid but little attention to the relations which exist between France and
other Powers. We have no doubt that the Government, which bad a
duty of the highest order to perform, has acted as it ought, and we
perceive wisdom in the reserve that it has maintained with respect
to this grave question. The interests—the wishes of regenerated
France, can have no communion with the wishes and interests of
despotism and of the Congregation. France has not reconquered
its liberties alone: it has also reconquered its national independence,
and the rank which it ought to hold amongst nations and governments.
With liberty she has recovered power ; but she has no wish to employ
this power except to consolidate the great work of her regeneration. We
know what fatal influence the Pontifical Government exercised upon the
Alien dynasty. It is even believed that the comarilla of St. Cloud
asked the Popes:advice for the these son of the church in order to
sanctify the coup d'etal, which had been meditated for fifteen yew, and
which exclusively governed the political ideas of Charles X. Cardinal
Albani beamed to give the holy.advice which was solicited from Pius
VIII. and then it was resolved to raise the mask and to proclaim perjury.
If these facts be true, it appears to us difficult, unless there be a modal.
cation of the cabinet of the sovereign Pontiff, that the new French Govern.
meat can become, like the old Government, the sincere ally of the
Roman Government. Delivered from the emigrants, notwithstanding
the impotent efforts which they still make, can we place any confi.
deuce in the promises, the protestations of men subject to the influ.
once of mental reservations ? Henceforth, moreover, Rome is of little
consequence to From:, and is the last power with whom she should
be anxious to renew political relations. At all events, France need
no longer suffer an uneasiness as' to the consequences which the
great revolution of July may have with respect to that Power. Rome,
it is true, like Naples and Upper Italy, is controlled by a Power
whose principles are at complete variance with those which Frame
has proclaimed. But this Power, on the other hand, would have mom
to fear from us than we from her. Her situation, with respect so bee
possessions and her influence beyond the Alps and re Appeanhus is now
hemming very precarious. She presses with a yoke of iron on the
people of Italy, who aspire to independence and liberty. They have
already seen the tti.coloured flag. They salute it again with enthu-
siasm and the oppressors of fair Italy will have enough to do to
maintain the power which is passing from them, without coming
imprudently to provoke the anger of a people who have not forgotten
their ancient victories. The noble transport of the brave British nation on
learning our national triumph, would not permit the English Govern.
meat, even should such an idea suggest itself to them, to op.
pose any obstacle to our glorious regeneration. The time has
arrived when Governments can no longer go to war when the people
wish for peace. It would be superfluous to dwell upon Russia.
At St. Petersburgh, as at London, the events at Paris meet with
admiration, and in this respect there is a sympathy between the people
and the government. Prussia has already declared her opinion. Her
aim would rather be for than against us. Thus the great Powers of
Europe either have not the wish or the power to disturb our triumphs.
We speak not of Spain. That country is reduced to a most dirlsitalis
state, so near to anarchy, that ere long her government will am ben
sellelent strength perhaps to maintain itself. Such is the distinctive
ohmmeter of this marvellous revolution. It establishes at home the li.
bury of all ; and abroad it finds only sympathy, support, enthusiasm,
se esperfuous spite, which it would be imprudent 'even to manifest
aloud. However, certain diplomatic intrigues, it is said, are hatching
at this moment. We must be on our paid. We dein to disturb she
Wo to those who re

repose of nobody,

to disturb ours i

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

(From the Mesraper dm aware, of Sunday.) •
PARIS, Atto:.2l.
We are assured that 33 attnissioners of Police in the eitylof Pada.
have been discharged from their functions.
A great many families still have relations abroad. The Chatabee.
of 1815 passed a law banishing. the Members of the Canada
who bad thought it their duty to give a severe but conesiestistas
vote on the trial of Louis XVI. Since that time several courageres
patriots having attempted generous en to deliver the
country from the yoke which it, were brought to
trial and condemned. Some were fortunate enough to name by
emigrating the punishments pronounced against them. It is abated
that the Minister of Justice will lay before the Council tomorrow, a
project of law revoking the law of January 12th, 1814, and the con-
demnations for political offences since the restoration. If, therefore, as
we make no doubt M. Dupont de Flare should find in the Commit a
footing favourable to Went of reparation and justice, France will in
a short time not long have to deplore the forced absence of one of the
citizen, who have devoted themselves for her welfare.
ALOISIIB, Ave. 2.
(From a pprivate letter.)
The following are some partiatisn of the conspiracy which has just
been discovered bon t—The posts placed at the inter of Algiers had for
some time past observed mules Loden with Iltb, and driven br
gerines, pass out of the city. Our people took It into their heads to
examine some of them, &Mina a great quantity of ammunition,l
which they were taking to the Arabs, to arm them. The news of
this discovery was immediately spend, and about fifty French,
who were scattered in Algiers, were cruelly massacred. • The
whole godson was immediately under arm, and a wad -many
of the infamous conspirators were arrested 84 happily,
smog them were the principal chiefs. They were all Turks,
and orders have been given to . make an immediate and dowr-
ies search for all of that nation remaining bore. This meads has
placed in our bands 2,010 Turks, who will be sant, without less of
time, to Smyrna, on board eon* Sipa. Oin has 'already sailed;
and we hope that this MUM will man tessmolltyt As Alise•
dean frigate arrived yesterday, and instantly plead lair between the
Provence and the Breslow, 'Ant .slating she INellell_ •The
'American captain 'put out a bait tolpti en shore, but Admiral Ma-
rne immey armed a best, which put itself in the way of the

Anseviean. The Alec. in the bat 'asked the reason of this conduct, say-
ing he was in a fire city. Lieut. replied, that as the French gag
was lying on Algiers,he ought to submit to the laws and regulations of the
coaquerer, and that Admiral Dupers would let bim know what they
were. The American boat returned on board. The Captain of the frigate
waited on Admiral Duperre, and every thing was, I believe, arranged.
Just as I am going to close my letter, the Etho corvette is arrived from
Bons, with the news that that town has received a French garrison.
RUSSIA.
ST. PETERSBURG, JULY 10.
(A Private Letter.)
"You know that the Emperor Nicholas is a man of a firm
and vigorous character, and, as I have said before, liable to fall
into either extreme. Happily, whether from conviction or po-
licy, be seems to look favourably on the cause of the people, and
seems to aim at directing the world on moral principles,- as was
the intention of the immortal Canning. The obstacles which
the Russian Autocrat may meet in keeping himself at the head of
the general civilisation, do not seem to discourage him. In spite of
the murmurs of the aristocracy, he has caused a report to be spread,
that after his return from Poland a new code would be published, one
of the first articles of which would declare all debtors, without
distinction of rank, liable to personal arrest. Hitherto the Nobility
have set themselves above the laws, and do not pay, unless voluntarily.
Another article is said to abolish civil distinctions, declaring persons of
merit eligible to all offices. Lastly, from the day of the promulgation
of the future decree, no persons shall be born slaves in Russia. This'
would be a mortal blow to the despotism of the Lords. It is said that
the code containing enactments have been secretly drawn up by the
most able men here, who are almost all of them of the third estate,
and they have been allowed to make use of all the papers found in the
possession of the liberal conspirators who were tried six years ago.

THEATRES.
ENGLISH 017ffi:—.ADELPIII.
Last night a new operetta, entitled The Deuce is in Her, was to have
been presented at this house, but owing to the " sudden indisposition^
of Miss KELLY, who was announced to play the Widow Volatile in it,
it was withdrawn. Marsciumes splendid opera, Der Vampyr, was
substituted, and gave ample satisfaction to a house tolerably well at-
tended at half-pr. The Spring Lock and other entertainments closed
the performances.

TOTTENHAM-STRERT THEATRE.
Lan night Mr. Power:(who is engaged for a limited number of nights
at this theatre) made his first appearance in a new piece, written, the
bills say, expressly for him. It is called Etiquette Run Mad, and ekes
its tide from the excessively punctilious manners of Sir Peregrine Lang-
ley (Mr. W. Vining) a Baronet of the old school. The history of the
plot may be comprised as follows :—The Baronet, who is guardian to a
daughter of Getters! Forrester, absent on service in India, is visited by
his son, Captain Frederick Langley (Mr. Fredericka), and a brother
officer, Caplahs Dennis O'More (Mr. Power), an Irishman, as his
name imparts. The Baronet's eon falls in love, very natural)y, with the
pretty ward (Miss Daly), but difficulties are in the way of the union of
the lovers. The good-natured &More determines, however, that these
shall be overcome, and resolves himself to ask the old fellow's consent
to the marriage. The Baronet is horror-struck at the proposition, involv-
ing, as be insists it does, a violation of all the rules of propriety
and etiquette. Captain Dennis is bothered, and the Baronet resolves
upon separating the lovers. °Wore determines to countermine, and
now blunder succeeds to blunder to the great amusement of the audi-
ence. Finally, through the happy mistakes of the Irishman, General
' F ter, who has arrived from India with another daughter (Miss
Boyle), is introduced to his old friend the Baronet ; au explanation
takes place, which, of course gives happiness to the lovers. Captain
Dennis, too, who loves " like a light dragoon and an Irishman," wins
the hand of the newly-arrived sister, and an order fors general marriage
terminates the piece. It was received throughout with great favour,
and the announcement of ;repetition was received with loud applause.
Power was excellent as the Captain, and repeatedly created bursts of
laughter. Vining, as the Baronet, also deserves notice. The Irish
Tutor followed, in which Power appeared in his character of Doctor
O'Toole, and repeated his laughter making experiments on the auoi-
ence. The house was well attended. Among those of rank and fashion
we noticed the Speaker of the House of Commons, Lord:Carrington,
Colonel Stanhope, &c.