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&raw, AI Is to £1 121. Wheat Straw, XI 12.. to Al lea per load of
Si trusses.

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Ditto, £2 Ss. to £3 ISs. Useful Old, £2 10s. to £5 10s. Pine
Upland Meadow and Rye Gras. Hay, £4 Ss. to £5 Os. New Clover
Hay. £2 10s to £3 10s Old ditto, £5 ss. to XS Os. Oat &raw,
Al 10a. to Al 12s. Wheat Straw, Al 12s. to .C 1 lels. per load of 50
tresses.

Til E EV ENING STAR.

LON DON.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28.

A Conferees of the Five Great Powers took place yes-
terday at the Foreign Office, and the deliberation was con-
tinued on the affairs of Belgium, from three till six. The
conference was renewed this day at the Foreign Office,
and was still going on when this paper went to press.

A Paris paper, received at a late hour this afternoon, has
the following intelligence :—" We can almost state as cer-
tain, that LAFAYETTE has addressed a letter to the KING,
tendering his resignation, as Commander of the National
Guard." A private letter, of a more recent date than that
of our own Correspondent, is confirmatory of this unexpected
news. We observe, too, that the works for the fortification
of Paris, are proceeded in, with great activity—more than
three thousand men being at present employed on the north
of Saint Denis.

Letters have been received to-day from Warsaw of a
favourable nature, stating that the Provisional Government
has sent two deputies to Prince CONSTANTINE, soliciting
his interference with the Emperor of RUSSIA, to settle the
affairs of Poland in a friendly manner ; also to propose an
Armistice.

The provisional government of Poland, has addressed a
letter to Baron OECIISN ER, the Austrian Consul General,
stating that the provisional government of Poland has
resolved to respect the territory of his Imperial Majesty;
and a similar letter has also been sent to the Prussian
Consul.

We have advice/. from Antwerp which state, that a Dutch
army 'till surrounds that City ; and which occupies two
sides of the Scheldt, and the forts which command it.

The Chamber of Commerce of the Prussian Rhine has
protested against the shutting up of the Schelt.

The intelligence received this day from Colombia is of a
very satisfactory character. It reaches down to the 23d of
October, through New York Papers to the 3d December.
It was the general belief at that time, that Colombia, under
the administration of Bouv A Et, and Venezuela, would ulti-
mately be reconciled, and form an union upon principles
similar to those of the United States. Our advices further
state, that BoLiv as had left Carthagena some weeks be-
fore, and remained at Solodad, waiting for the result of an
expedition, sent by bine against Rio de la }lathe ; and which
had been just then reported to have fallen with little re-
sistance.

New York York papers to the 3d December ; Boston to the 28th
November; and Philadelphia to the 30th November, have
this day been received at the North and South American
Coffee House. They are chiefly occupied with details
from Colombia, of which the above is the substance.

We began several Papers back, with the purpose o
making our opinions on Parliamentary Reform clearly in-
telligible, to give—what is almost always essential, when
commencing the examination of any proposition—definitions,
or to use a leas scholastic word, explanations, of the most
important phrases which are to form a part of the proposition
under solution. We have, in pursuit of this object, at-
tempted to exhibit the several meanings usually attached to
the word reform, and the several meanings usually at-
tached to the compound term British Parliament. We
cannot load our limited space by recapitulations; but shall
proceed now to ascertain the whole of the proposition, we
are anxious to solve.— What is this proposition ? It is
essential to fix the terms of that proposition, as well as
to define them ; and, indeed, by commencing with defi-
nitions, we hare unconsciously deviated from the correct
procedure ; although in the end, the deviation will be of
small importance.
We have mentioned different meanings of the word
reform, and different meanings of the term British Parlia-
nrent ; and the proposition, or question, for our discussion
becomes, it is evident, entirely different, as we interpret those
terms. Whilsreluctant to repeat such elementary truisms, it
becomes inevitable; because it will be found,. that en no sub-
ject does more vague and indefinite discussion occur, than on
that which is termed Parliamentary Reform. The following

are the different questions discussed by different politicians,
all imagining they are discussing the same question.
1. What change in our laws and customs will be requisite
to reform—meaning thereby new form—the British Par-
liament—meaning thereby—generally the National Assem-
bly ; so that the said Assembly shall represent, and be
chosen, by the pure votes of the numerical majority of the
existing population ? The answer to this question is un-
doubtedly—the Ballot ; Universal Suffrage ; exclusion of
Placemen from the Parliament or Assembly; and short
periods between elections.

2. What change in our laws and customs will be requisite
to reform—meaning thereby re-edify, or build up in its old
form—the British Parliament—meaning thereby that pecu-
liar form of National Assembly, constituted of Lords and
Commons, which history records to have existed from time
immemorial in this country—so that the elective portion of
it may be so elected, and prove such a representation
of the Commons of England, as it once from
record appears to have been ?—To answer this question,
the politician must investigate constitutional history ; and
according to his researches and views of doubtful facts and
authorities, will his answer be formed. It may to this ques-
tion at once be negatively replied—that ballot positively
never was adopted, and that it cannot be requisite ; that
although not certain, it is probable universal suffrage
would be found not to have been according to old custom ;
and probably house-keeping, or direct rate, or tax-paying,
would be found the requisite qualification. That a diminu-
tion of the period between elections would be requisite.
3. What change in our laws and customs is requisite
to reform meaning thereby correct; the British
Parliament, meaning thereby that National As-
sembly of the Aristocracy and People now exist-
ing—so as to make the elective portion the representation ;
and to be elected by the pure votes of the numerical
majority of those, among the population, possessing that de-
gree of property, and that degree of intelligence, to
render them essentially interested in the preservation of
the several essential party •of the British legislature.
This is, we conceive, the most important question we have
to solve. In its answer, it cannot admit universal suffrage ;
on certain terms it may admit the Ballet ; and it may
or may not admit, short or long Parliaments, according to
opin ion.

We can say nothing farther at present but state these
several questions. It will be seen they are all different, and
their discussion should be kept distinct. We shall resume the
subject, and state how vitally they differ.

CITY, ONE O'CLOCK.
Consols which left off yesterday 821 to 83 for the Account,
opened at the same price; since which the market has be-
come very heavy, and Consols have fallen to 82i i. The
cause is not as yet known.

In the Foreign Market little doing.
Russia is 884 89.

Poland and Russia are now the general topics of conver
sation, both in the city and by the great speculators on the
Stock Exchange; and various are their opinions on th sub-
ject of the expected and mighty struggle. Some of them
entertain an opinion that the Poles will gain their liberty,
while others state that the preponderating force of Russia
I will enslave them again, after a severe struggle, with the
sacrifice of a great number of men. All parties are now
anxiously waiting this terrible conflict, and we fear we shall
have a repetition of General Suwarrow's cruelties, if
Providence does not interfere.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.
The Consol market, which was looking up in the early
part of the morning—when Consols were done at 83 for the
account--gave way to 821, occasioned by the reception of
private letters from Path, first stating that the Polytechnic
School has been put under arrest, by order of the King;
also, that General Lafayette hu resigned the command of
the National Guards. The latter account appears to be cor-
rect, but we do not know if the King has accepted his resig-
nation. Consols are at present 82/ to 1, with a heavy
market. When the express left Paris, all was quiet.
In the Foreign Market, little doing.

Mr. Herries is said to be the only Member of the late
Cabinet who retires from office with a pension.
Orders have been given by the Duke of Hamilton to have
his palace in readiness for the reception of their Majestic ,
who are to visit Scotland early in the summer.
His Majesty has ordered that the College now building in
the Isle of Man shall be called " King William's College."
The account of a pretended " daring and extensive rob-
bery, which appeared in an evening paper, and was copied
into others, stating that the house of Mrs. Marston, of the
Alpha Cottages, had been entered and robbed, we have been
assured is a fabrication, as no such robbery occurred.
At a public meeting of the parish of Wiveliscombe, re-
cently held, it was unanimously agreed to adopt the Rev.
W. Bernard's plan for allotting small parcels of land to
agricultural labourers in that parish ; some land has been
already taken for the purpose.—Bath Journal.
The disappearance of the son of a gentleman lately in
office continues to be a subject of much curiosity and
painful interest. 'The report that this mysterious affair is
connected with official defalcation is, we are assured, ut-
terly groundless.
SINGULAIL CIRCUMSTAWCIL.--We mentioned in our
last that a 51. Bank of England note bad been received by
a mercantile house in Liverpool, on the back of which
were written the following words :—" If this note gets
into the hands of John Dean, of Longhills, near
Carlisle, his brother Andrew is a prisoner in Al-
giers." The paragraph was read by a person in Car-
lisle, who knew Andrew Dean, and is acquaint..
ed with his brother John Dean's family, who ate residing
at Longtown. John Dean's son was in Carlisle on Thurs
day last, and heard of the paragraph from the person above
alluded to ; be called at this office, in company with a friend,
and from what he related of his uncle there is every reason
toldipprehend that he is the " Andrew Dean" whose impri-
sonment in a distant country has by this singular means been
snide known to his friends in England. Andrew Dean, It
appears, was formerly in the British Navy, which he left'
some time ago, and settled is business in Algiers. Commu-
nications will be made to the Liverpool house, and also to
Sir James Graham to ask his assistance in the interesting in-
quiry ; but of course the matter cannot be decided for some
time yet. We shall not fail, bowever, to learn and acquaint
oar readers with the resolt.—Coriisio Patriot.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE-EXCLUSIVE.

PARIS, Dim. 25.

Sir : It is delightful, after the stormy anxieties of the
tempestuous week, which finishes this day, to bail the
return of peace and good humour. We enjoy the feelings
of those citizens, whose enemy has raised the siege of a
long-beleagured city ; and mutual congratulations are inter-
changed, with a warmth of sentiment too distinct to be
feigned, among all those who are devoted to the welfare of
this noble nation. The three days, Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday, are equally glorious to the French character,
although not so electrically brilliant—so radiant in splendor,
as those of their precursors in July ; and the devotion of
the national guard, during their fatiguing and irksome
duty, in an inclement season—the good humour and
tact with which they avoided actual collision with
the populace--must render them the theme of admira-
tion to the whole of Europe. But I will enter more
into detail : I had just time to add to my last letter, that a
considerable body of the people, beaded by the Schools,
were advancing from the Fauxbourg St. Germain, and to
express my confidence that a body so beaded could not be
assembled for any purpose hostile to good order and obedience
to the laws. My conjecture was right ; it was the whole of
the scholars of the Polytechnic School, of Law, Medicine,
Pharmacy, the Arts, Commerce, and of the Veterinary Col-
lege at Alfort, united in columns, amounting to 5000
of the flower of France, the hopes of the next generation,
wearing a placard in their hats, with the epigraph,—
" Vive l'ordre publique," advancing to wait upon the King,
and to offer their services in checking the tumultuous dispo-
sition evinced, since the morning, by the Anarchists, when
the sentence of the ex-ministers was cried about the streets.
They were graciously received, and shortly after dispersed
upon different points, where their presence was most requi-
site, and assisted the National Guerd, by their expostulations
and influence with the people, to disperse. As the evening
I approached, we all felt that a final struggle would be made
that night, by the disappointed parties, whose indignant
rage was unbounded, at seeing this last chance of a counter-
revolution snatched from them. The sanguine dreams of
I the last five months, that the long-delayed process would
lead to an overthrow of the Government they abhorred, were
on the point of being dissipated, nor when they vanished,
could they even in imagination fix a period, when a similar
excitement might occur. This storm once passed, the
most prophetic of their faction, could discern nothing
but sun-bright skies for the future ; and they were
most anxious to seize the present moment. At
two o'clock on Wednesday, drums were heard in every
quarter, beating to arms, and in half an hour up-
wards of 90,000 men of the citizen soldiers, and of the line,
were in possession of all those parts of the city, where there
was any assemblages of the populace. AU the passages and
arcades in the neighbourhood of the Petals Royale were
closed, and a most imposing force surrounded that quarter.
This formidable attitude, so promptly assumed, rendered all
attempts futile. The inhabitants spontaneously illuminated the
streets, that darkness might not shroud any evil designs: large
fires were lighted in the courts and gardens of the palace,
and in many of the streets, round which the troops bivou-
acked for the night. The glass circulated, and patriotic
songs and choruses, intermingled with shouts of " Vive le
Roi !" rent the air. About ten, the King, wishing to see
himself, the state of the city, in the uniform of a grena-
dier of the National Guard, put himself at the head of a
battalion, and patrolled his quarter, visiting the different bi-
vouacks, where he was most enthusiastically received.
At midnight all being tranquil, many battalions of the
guard were marched to their own arrondisments, and dis-
missed for the night. They marched through the streets
carrying torches, and shouting Vive le Roi,' which was
loudly echoed from evefy window they passed.
Thus ended this eventful day, which will long be remem-
bered by the inhabitants of this City, who are fully con-
vinced, that but from the energetic measures of the Go-
vernment, aided by the admirable conduct of her armed
citizens, Paris was, on the brink of a precipice, from which,
on the least symptom of timidity or irresolution, she would
have " toppled down headlong." Every thing had
been foreseen, and nothing was left to chance ; and
when it is fairly considered, that a very great
majority of the National Guard, as well as many thousands
of well meaning citizens, were themselves dissatisfied with
the sentence passed, and had long determined upon the
death of two at least, it must increase our admiration of
their conduct. The decree passed, however far it fell short
of their ideas of justice, was to them law; and true to their
duty and oath they unanimously joined in preventing its in-
fraction. It is a well known fact, ifany of the Guard was heard
to express a wish for the deportation of Polignac and Peyren-
not, he was suspected by his comrades to be a Carlist. The
sentence was made known to the culprits at an early hour
on Wednesday morning. They appeared struck with asto-
nishment. It has given satisfaction in no common degree
to the upper class of society, and to those whose habits of
thinking lead them to view the affairs of the world with
moderation, and a reference to the opinion of after times,
and other nations, which form, as it has been well-observed,
" a contemporaneous posterity.'
On Thursday the different journals spoke their sentiments
on the subject, the Constitutionnel excepted. All, with the
exception of the Quotidienee, view the decree as the most
proper decision to which the Peers could arrive. They feel
the honour of France has received no tarnish, but gained in
brilliance from a revolution, bloodless when the combat
ceased. The King reviewed, on Thursday, the twelve
legions of the National Guard, the Artillery, and
the legion of Cavalry, attended by a brilliant staff,
accompanied by his sons, the Dukes d'Orleans and
Nemours, whose activity in the late events has been un-
ceasing, in their respective parades. Words cannot describe
the rapturous enthusiasm with which be was received on his
progress through Paris, which took up the whole day. The
streets through which he bad to pass were brilliantly illu-
minated for his return. The thanks of the Chamber of De-
patios were voted by acclamation to the National Guards of
Paris and the Baulieue (environs); but on the same being
proposed to the Youths of the Schools, it met with some
opposition in the centre, it being alleged that the
proclamations emanating from them, contained expressions
in the nature of conditions. It was, however, finally carried.
This squeamishness of the opposing deputies, who even said
they should be prosecuted for having placarded the streets
contrary to law, has called forth the indignation of these
high-spirited young men. They hell yeaterday a meeting
in the Pantheon, by the scarcely-cold remains of B. Con-
stant, and passed some very violent resolutions. They
acknowledged the placards,which contain the obnoxious senti-
ments which had been denied bytbeir advocate in the chamber.
This is the only coistre-temps that has occurred to mar the
general felicity. On Monday the long-looked for project
albs law regulating /Ikeda's, will be brought forward.
Its popularity, or the converse, will decide whether the pre-
sent Ministry retain their portfolios, of which there exists
some doubt.—l am, Sir, yours truly,

I. H.

THE KING'S COURT.

BRIGHTON, Dec. 27.

Sunday the Count and Countess MUNSTER, Viscount
FALKLAND, the Hon. P. CARET, the Hon. B. CARL.,
Mrs. FITZHERIERT, Lord and Lady CLINTON, and the
Bishop of CHICHESTER, dined with their MAJESTIES.
The marriage of the amiable Miss Fyrzci.Aancei
took place this morning after breakfast, which was in the
Banqueting-room. The ceremony was performed by the
Bishop of CHICHESTER, assisted by the Reverend Mr.
HERVEY, Preceptor to Prince GEORGE: his MAJESTY
gave the bride away. There were present, their MA I truss,
he PRINCESSES, the Duke of SUSSEX, Prince Gtoiu.L.
the Marchioness WELLESLEY, Lord and Lady Cl.t vrox,
Colonel F. and Lady AUGUSTA PITECLARENCE, and die
whole of the suite. Madlle d'EsTE and the Hon. Min,
BOYLE were the bride's-maids : Colonel F. PITZCLAR Mick
was the Bridegroom's attendant. The Hon. P. CAREY and
and Hon. B.CA REY, brothers of' Lord FALKLAND, Wen,
present. After the ceremony, Lord and Lady PALA LAND
set out for Cumberland Lodge, near Windsor. The Bride's
dress was composed of British lace, with a wreath of flowers
in her hair, from which was suspended an elegant lace
veil. Madlle d'Esva wore a white satin slip crape dress,
blonde lace cap: Miss C. BOYLE, white satin dress, trimmed
with blonde, and white satin hat. The ceremony took place
in one of the drawing-rooms.

This afternoon the following Ministers arrived to hold a
Council :—Earl Gar I', Lord DURHAM, Viscount MEL-
BOURNE, Sir JANIS GRAHAM, Lord CLINTON, lAtil
JOAN TOWNSIIEND, Lord HOLLAND ; and Mr. f 3,.
TIIUZST, as Clerk of the Council ; the whole of whom
dined with their MAJISTIES, with the addition of
Captain Alingaye, Colonel Downman, Sir Robert Ottway, Color,'
Grant, Major Scarlett, Colonel Wallace, Colonel Clive, and Major.
General Dalbiac.

In the course of the day the following calls were made at
the Pavilion :

Lieutenant-Colonel Uuellyn, Sir G. and Lady Pocock, Sir James
Longham, Captain Davidson, the Sheriff of Sussex, the Roo. J
Pelham, Mr. and Mrs. B. Vaughan, Captain Dillon, R.N. 31r. and
Lady Sarah Bayley, Mr. A. Macdonald, Lieutcnant.General Sir ,11.
Campbell, and Lady Campbell.

And, in the evening, the following persona of distinction
were entertained at an evening party by their MAJESTIES:—
Lady Carr and the Miss Percevals, Colonel Trench, Mrs Walhce,
Lady R. Pack, Miss Dalbiac, Lady Huntingdon, bliss Knight, Sir
Thomas Troubridge, Captain and Hon. Mrs. Cuthbert, Lady and
Miss Ottways, Admiral and Mrs. Rodd, Countess Belfast, Mr. H.
Grey'lle, Sir Thomas, Lady and Miss'shoe, Mr. and Lady E.
Dickens, Major-General Upton, Mr. Hamilton, bliss Cator, Corbin
and Mn. Stephens, the Officers of the Grenadier Guards, the Offices
of the bth Dragoon Guards, Sir M. Lady and Bliss Tierney, Lord
and Lady G. Seymour and family, Sir Thomas Reynell, Colonel Gut.
wood, Bishop of Chichester, Mrs. and Miss Care, Mr. Lady S.nh
sad Mbe Bayley's, Mr. and Miss Boyles, hlr. and Mrs Barringto
Price and family, Mr. and Mrs. Townahend, and Mr. and Mrs.
Ridsdale.