Star.
London, England, 1831-08-31 00:00:00

POLAND.

Mr IIUNIF. pr,sen!crt a petitio:r, signea by upwards of
300 persons, friends or humanity and justice, preying that
the Government of this country might use its infimeee with
al! the Powers of Ramp: to put an end to Cie effueior or
hntnan blend in Poland. He perfectly concurred in the
i,raver of the teal:lon.
Mr. HUNIE also prcsentel a petition from the slii^-
o.vtiers and Merchants of Momrose against the qua.
ramine fees; and a petition from the attorneys of Mon-
trose against the tax to which they are subject under
the Attnrney's Act ; and a petition front the in.
habinintants of Cork. -.rating that they are geratlyoppresscd
tfc the taxation to which they are suhject fur the rapport of
the e.tablished r,mrett, and pr•ying that the revenue of the
biahopriek of Cork, new vacant, may be arplerl in the relief
of the poor; and a petition front the shipowner, and ship.
vrrights in the river Tyne, for a free mom in corn ; anti a
petition (tom the merchants sad shipowmirs of Lehi), against
the lighthouse itu•V—it was not to be teamed that be livi.
duels should be allowed to levy a heavy tree oti shipping ;
and a petitha from the shepherds of Tweedale for the rep. al
of the tax on ebepherels' dogs.
Mr. BEN ET I' presented a petition from Citireenham,
for poor laws in Treland.
Mr. K. I)OLTGI.AS presented a petition from the {Vest
India merchants of Dublin, against the restrictions on 1,
refining snails,
Mr HLTNT presented a petition from a person named
liendcnck, a prieoner in Col Math fields priscn, foe selling
peblications praying for his release, and the repeal of all
leinaledge.
Mr. HUME was astonls4etl that Government did not
tette the subject into consideration. Ignorance was our
bent., and yet they lop isened men for selling publica.
time that would diffuse knowledge amongst the people.
3lr. HUNT presented a petition from the IVeetminetcr
Union of workirg classes, for annual Parliamente, uri.
venial suffrage, end vote hp ballet. He found that the 1110
before the House was become a dead letter out of the House
es well as in the House. If county meetings were now
called, the Bill cotta I be discussed, and he was certain a
erect cbang of opinion would he femme
Mr. isirri.i;TON raid, if Worm had not become can.
popular, it CtrAinly was not the fault of the hotietirahle
member fur Preston. (Hear, hear.) The question was en
f a from retrognnling, that he was confident it was carried
in:o effect, and was so deeply rooted in the hearts of the
p ople, that nn power on earth could prevent its pas.ing.—
(Heat, hear, hear.) It was not to be supposed that after the
people had won tile battle at the general election, that they
eneuld feel theeame excitement as during the conflict.
Mr. BENICTT was certain that the reason there
were no public meetings now wa.e, because the people were
satisfied their cause was secure ; but if the bill %vete to he
obstructed here or elsewhere, hen, indeed, would public
meetings be called atl over the country. (Hear.)
Mr. D. HARVEY said, if the bill was opposed there
would not be meetings In particular places, but the whole
country would rise in one mass to demand it. ( Hear.)
NVhy did not the Han. 'Member for Preston, and his new
allies in their opposition to the bill, call public meetings, and
they would fled hew determined all the intelligence of the
country was in support of the hill; though many were dis-
satisfied at the delay of the bill in that house.
Lord VALLE'fORT thought the people were not as
m':ch in favour of the bill as at the time of the election.
though they might not choose to acknoe ledge it at public
meetings.
Lord NI ORPE said, the county of York remained
firm in their support of the bill. (Hear hear.)
Sir R. FERGUSON was ccmfieent that, in the town of
Neningham, Reform was as much the object of desire as
ever. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. PAGcT was confident the bill was as popular as at
the clectien. Tile people had too muchgood sense to re-
sent petitions which would occupy the tinac of the house,
and delay the great object of their desire. (Hear, bear.)
Mr. J AMES could speak confiden•ly, that no change of
opinion had taken olace in Carl sac. (Hear, hear.)
Mr.O'CONN ELI. said, that tae hon. ea mher tot Preston
was greatly mistaken if he thought that the I eople not pe.
cloning that house in favour of tine bill was any two..f of
alteration in their opinion or feehngs towards the bill. They
knew from the overwhelming majority sent to that house,
that the bill was safe there; but when it went to another
place, if there win a show of danger, petitions would be pre-
sented in thousands. (Hear, hear, hear.)
Lord LENNOX said he had communications
with all all classes of his constituents, Red could say with
confidence that the county of Sassex was determined in sup-
port of the bill. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. HUNT said his co Wittl2TAS were against the Bill,
an 1 he thought it would he a disappointment to the country.
The Hon...tilt:lnhere for Colchester talked of his new allies ;
tut no Member in that Hose had the impudence to say that
he did rot condemn the Bill lion, the beginning.
Mr. HCMEsaid the lion. Gentleman thought no Nlem.
her could have the impudence to answer great
high.) it was true les impudence was not equal to the
Ilan. ntleman's assurance.—(Great laughter.) Tne Mi-
nisters had acted an honest part towards the Mil and the
century, and seat carrying the Bill through the House as
fast as they could, and the people were as firm in support
o. the Bill as earl'. He could rot tell what sort of com-
pany the lion. Member for Preston kept, when he said the
people were adverse to the bill. ( A laugh.) Why did not
the hon. gentleman call a public meeting ; he (Mr. Hume)
would meet him, and it would be seen who estimated the
lobate upinion justly. (Hear, hear.) But though the hon.
gentleman talked so much against the bill, he voted for it.
(Hear.) lie thought what was said by such a person was
tilt worth notice. ( Hear.)
Mr. SLIM thought the hon. member for Preston was
consistent in his opposition to the bill ; but the phenomenon
of the whole of the counties of England rectum:tile but six
members that voted against the bill, demonstrated their
opinion. (Hear.)
Mr. HUN I said, he tepresene.d in that house the unre.
presented people of England. ((Treat laughter.) He had
always said. and would still say, that all that great pertion
of the people who would not be admitted to vote by the bill
were dissatisfied with it. _ .

tiumr, being called on by the Speaker. said, he
had expected to see the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his
place.
Lied PALMERSTON said, the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer was prevented attending by indisposition, and he
fested could nut attend to-morrow. lie had, thereMre, to
propose that the Irish estimates should be taken to-morrow,
and that the Reform Bill should be taken on Monday.
Mr. HUML postponed his motion respecting the Bi-
.,i,or.rek of Deny to this day week.
DIXON asked, Whether any measure had been taken
:.or the protection of Llti..ish shipping and interests at Rio
Janeiro ? .

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811 J. 0 RA H A M said, ships of war were on their voyage
to Rio. _ _ .

Aithrman THOMPSON postponed his motion for the
tbolkon of quarantine fees for a week, and hoped it would
tat nrdcnd unnecessary by the abolition of the fees ; and
asktd, whether any steps had been taken to remove an
opinion formed by the authorities at Naples,that the cholera
trunbus had reached some part of this United Kingdom.
11r. P. THOMSON said, the proper steps had been
taken to remove the cam:millimpassion.

Mr.COURTENAY said he understood his motion would
not be opposed, and moved for copies of representations made
to the Government of Portugal on the subject of insults and
injuries to British subjects, and of tie answers received ; and
also such informs:ion as his Majesty had received of the pro-
ceedings of the French fleet in the Tagus. •
Lord PALMERSTON had no objection to laying the
papers before the house.
➢lr. ROBINSON asked, had the Government informs-
den that eight Portuguese ships of war w.re sent as prizes
to France under the Erna fl lg. He had such informa-
tion on which he could depend ; and also that France was
imposing on Portugal a commercial treaty advet se to British
interests.
Lord I'ALMERSTON said, according to the law of
nations, the French were entitled to regard the Portuguese
ships as lawful prizes. lie had information this morning
that all the French ships had left the Tagus, with the creep.
lion of a single frigate. He had not heard any thing of a
commercial treaty be.ween France air! Portugal.

The motion 1V1:4 agr.ed tn.
Lord P:II.MERSTON moved :Oa i ii0:1;11 papers on
the same NU.dit ct. Agr;:ed to
.Ir. HUME moved to: returns from the war-office, shew-
ing the num!, ror incn unerni.l.7ell, and :he amount over.
paid. Ortlct
And it return ache promotitms 1.1 the.navv since the list
return ; a a zimilar return for the array. U. tiered*