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quired no other punishment than what his avarice re.
ceived from being disappointed in its calculations.—
It was the farmers who had their lands at the old
rents, whose rents had not been raised, because their
landlords had not laid out any capital on their estates,
#ho were the greatest sufferers. What ought to be
the object of the House To do the greatest good
to the whole community. 'They had no right to mist
on wheat's being grown at a lower price than that at
which it would afford a fair profit to the grower. On
the subject of wages, he had some years ago delivered
an opinion, to which, however unpopular it might
be, he still adhered ; namely, that more human mi-
sery was produced by overpayment than by under-
payment. Large wages led to idleness, extravagance,
ani dissipation. There was one class of the labour-
ing community who had not so fully the means in
their own hands of remedying an increase in the
price of corn, greater than that to which those
wages were adequate—the agricultural class.—
A rise in the wages of agricultural labour did not ra-
pidly follow a rise In the price of corn ; but then a
tall did not rapidly follow a fall in the price of corn.
The wages of the agricultural labourer had lately
risen—the price of corn had fallen—he was therefore
left in a better situation than that which he had until
ricently enjoyed. He by no means thought those
wages too high at present; on the contrary, he
thought that when corn became higher they would
be too, low. He was not one of those who approved
of the.exercise of what was called 66 Old EngUsh hos-
pitality" towards the labouring classes in the country,
of cutting up of barons of beef, and the swigging of
barrels of ale. Ncthing contributed so mucitto pro-
digality, profligacy, and dissoluteness, as this mis-
named hospitality; but he was fully sensible of the
advantages which those labouring classes derived
from the residence of their landlords amongst them.
In this respect, England had a great superiority over
other countries. In England there were many land.
lords who constantly resided among their tenantry ;
and those larger owners of estates, who during a pe-
riod of the year attended their duties in Parliament, as
soon as those were over returned to their estates to per-
form their not less important duties in the country.
In other nations, the principal Land-owners were
drawn to and retained about the Court, to add to
what was termed its splendour, by the display of red
and blue ribbons and crosses of one kind and another,
which as soon as they received they buttoned their
coats to hide—fooleries which now appeared to be
objects of imitation elsewhere. There was no place
in which the landlords were so much attached to the
al as in England. He would now consider the
other side of the question, on which also great exag-
geration had,taken place. The philosophers did not
quite satisfy him. They were occasionally incon-
sistent in their arguments. It was, however, evident,
that any superabundant production of corn in the
country would produce an increased pordation.—
Mt. Malthus had proved the elasticity of the principle
of population, and that let people plough, sow, reap,
and work their hearts out, there would always be
found some little brat or other to consume the super.
abundant corn which this activity might produce.—
Nor was a want of habitations a check to popula-
tion. He remembered a young woman having call-
ed on him, and told him she had lately married,
and wanted a bOuse on his estate.. -He told bee that
he bad no house to give her, and asked her why
she bad not thought of that before she married ?.`.
16 Lord bless you, Sir," was the reply, " I was
thinking of something else !"—(a lartgh)—The popu-
lation of the country was working up in every way.
—How much would it be increased by the return to
their homes of the disbanded soldiers and paid-off
sailors, whose wives would be much more prolific
when in• their keeping than they had been while in the
keeping of the Right Honourable Gentlemen oppo-
site—(4 loud knigh.)-Much apprehension had been
expressed lest we should be inundated with foreign
corn. in the first place, whence was the corn to
come ? Some said from France. Others contended
that that was impracticable, but that it would come
from Dantzic ; while a third set characterised that
supposition as absurd, and declared that from Ame-
rica an overwhelming importation might rationally
be expected. For his part he did not fear our being
overwhelmed with foreign corn, although in times of
scarcity we might obtain a supply that would be very
serviceable. Whatever encouragement we might
give by Acts of Parliament to the importation of fo-
reign corn, the state of the Continent had been, was,
and unfortunately would, he apprehended, long be
such, that foreign governments would prevent the
exportation of their corn. France was that moment
going to stop the exportation. As for the Baltic,
what could be feared from the northern countries ?
Look at the harassed and desolate state of Poland.
Was it to be feared that an act of the British govern-
ment would immediately tura Poland into a fertile
country ? And were that practicable, was not the
King of Prussia strengthening the opinions of those
who thought with him (Mr. Whitbread) that no
danger of an overwhelming importation ,existed in
that quarter, by imposing oppressive duties on the
exportation of corn In his opinion, Govan-
ments and Legislatures had no more controul
over such matters than they had over .the
• What could be more vigorous, vigilant, and omni-
present, than the power of Bonaparte while it endur.
rd ? —yet, when he attempted to prevent us (in imi-
tation of our disgraceful example) from receiving
sustenance from France, he failed. The French
wanted money more than corn, we wanted corn more
than .money ; the elastic force of the raw material
burst its bands, and French ships arrived in British
ports laden with that fotbidden cargo. So it was when
Bonaparte, irullis hostility to England, attempted to
compel Russia from sending us any articles of naval
equipment. As in the other instance, the elastic force
of the raw materials burst its bands, and the exports
which were in this consequence made to this country
from Russia occasioned those complaints on the part
of the French Emperor which led to Ms invasion of
the Russian empire, and eventually to the condition
in which things now were—a condition which almost
induced some people among us, who could not sell
their wheat quite so well as they did formerly, to
exclaim—di that it would be better to set Boney up
laush.)—They considered him as an
ingredient which tended to enhance the money
market. If this spirit were permitted to gain head,
be was afraid, if he might use such contradictory
terms, that the Right Hon. Gentleman opposite BMW

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declarer war again, in order to keep the peteit.6:(4
laugh.)—Adverting to the subject of vverages, lie
contended that their fallacy was gross and generally
allowed. It had been allowed by the Right Ho=
nourable the Vice-President of the Board tit Trade,
who had nevertheless said, that he most take theme
because he did not know what else to do.—
As a legislator that Right Hon. Gentleman ought
to endeavour to discover what to do. For his part
be (Mr. Whitbread) could not agree to thmeocro of ob-
posed
Resolutions, unless some more correct
taining the averages were resorted to. He had been
told by several well informed persons, that had the
averages been fairly struck throughout the kingdom,
the ports would have been shut so long ago as No-
vemWr. Were the averages better taken therefore,
they would afford greater protection to the farmer.
In the first place he would say, a take the averages
better, and the ports will. sooner be shut." In the
second place, 44 now the ports.are shut, wait until you
see the effect before you adopt, any new measures."
Mr. Whitbread observed, that whatever had been the
case as to the harvest in Ireland or elsewhere, he had
lived, thank GOD, to see the day.when it was urged
that distress was occasioned by the apprehension of
corn being too cheap I—(Load cries for the Howe so
adjourn now taking Noce, Mr. Whitbread rat dotes. )
Mr. ROSE said a few words in explanation, which
could not be heard for the cries of 64 44oara PI
Lord BINNING followed. He only wished to
explain, that he had not held any language-hostile'
towards France, as had been attributed to hint-a but
had said, on the contrary, that he hoped, trusted,.
and believed, that we should long, in consequence of
the good understanding between the British Govern-
ment and the amiable French Monarch, maintain the
relations of peace and amity with that country for
tinny years to come.
Mr. PONSONBY deprecated hasty discussion.—
The bitterest easily to the country could not wish
any thing better. •
The further debate on the subject was then adjour-
ned to this day.—Adjourned at Two o'CLocK.

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an opportunity of esprening his sentiments at OM
leuth to-morrow, (this day, in Common Hall).—
Tf he were to advise, he ceetainly should recom-
mend stronger means: The advantages of the in-
tended alteration would not come to the• farmer,
but to the landholder. He had been accused of
having been warm in the cause, and was very fee
from imputing blame to the landholders; but be
knew that surveyors and others had been ell="
ployed to take advantage of the farmer, in order
to give a high price to the loaf (bier.) When he
saw the destruction, poverty, and distress that per-
vaded, and contemplated the horrors of war, he
would ask what had the landholders lost by the war
He would ask any Gentleman in that Hall, or were
he in a situation, be would ask those great men who
were the projectors of the measure, if the land-
holders had not all the advantage. It seemed their
object to adopt a measure most destructive, when we
expected blessings resulting from peace—(Hear).—
If we are still to suffer all the effects of war, it ap-
peared to him (Mr. Waithnaan) that few of these
projectors had but little conception how the great
machines of commercial interest were worked. It is
impossible that the City of London could sit quiet
under such proceedings. An improvement was only
to be effected by the Landholders lowering the price
of land. He concluded by hoping, that the people
would come forward in one bold instance of firmness
and magnanimity.
Mr. Alderman Wools spoke againstany alteration
it present, and swished some legislative measure
might be adopted to keep down the price of bread.,
The Resolutions were then put, agreed eo, and Pe-
titions received, read, and ordain' ta be presented
to both Houses of Parliament.

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NAVAL DITELLIGENSE.

FALMOUTH, FEBRUARY eo.
Arrived his Majesty's ship GOLDWINCII,
from a
cruise; Duke of Kent Packet, with a mail from 'Al-
ban. in seven days; and his Majesty's ship H A t`GHTVe
kont Cork. His Majesty's ship that arrived yesteru
day is the BITTRRN. from Plymouth. By the Duke
of Kent Packet we learn, that reports were prevalent
at Lisbon of the capture of the British frigate MAID-
sToNK, by the American frigate Constitution :—by
the Packet we also learn, that American Privateers
were very numerous between Care Finistetre and
Cape St. Vincent's, and that they had captured seve-
ral vessels, amongst which is the sloop Johanna.
, Ktrrs, Master, from Mevagissey for Naples, with
fish ; and that a cartel had arrived with the crews of
three or four vessels at Lisboa.—Wind W.S.W.
PLYMOUTH, FEBRUARY 21.
Arrived his Majesty's ships ROLLA and SLANKY,
from a cruise.
PORTSMOUTH. FEBRUARY 22.
• Bailed his Majesty's ships Harz and Psalms, for
the coast of France. His Majesty's ship Lavmsatliv7
instructions to the ships bound to Neerfoun •
Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
DEAL, FEBRUARY it
Arrived the ROSARIO sloop of war, from Ports-
mouth. Put back the Nancy, BROOK% for the Ca-
nary Islands. Came down from the River the Swift,
CHURCH. for Montreal, and remains, with a large
fleet of -outward-bound. Sailed his Majesty's skip

Sem for 6heerness.
HARWICH, FEBRUARY 2%
The Prince of Orange Packet landed Malls and
Passengers yesterday at Losiestofft, from Holland.—
Sailed the Leicester Packet, for Holland.

Letters have been received this morning from Leg-
horn of the
.12th instant. They bring nothing of any
moment,' with the exception, that the King of SARDI-
NIA wotdd.not suffer the post to pass through his ter-
ritoriesogted the bag of letters acre forwarded by

seconder.
Tuesday the Duke of York transacted military
business with the Pausen.RACENT ; afterwards his
Royal Highness went to his Office in the Horse
Guards, and held a Levee, which was attended by
General BINGUAI4 and Lieutenant-Colontl Baring Dr
CAPAL, of De Roll's regiment, on his return from the
Continent.
Dust.—Early on Monday morning a meeting
took place behind Holland House, Kensington, be.
tween Captain Pit. of the Navy, and Mr. H. in con-
sequence of adispote on the subject of Sir Join
Moastar's Court-Martial. The parties were accnm.
partied to the ground by their seconds and a surgeon;
and each exchanged two shots. At the second fire
Mr. H.'s ball entered the eght arm of Captain M.
at the wrist. The seconds now interfered, and the
parties declaring themselves satisfied, entered a po*
chaise which was waiting in the Uxbridge Roid,
and returned to town together.
DRURY-LANZ THICATRIL--A fine selection of Mask
was performed at this house last night, covsibting of
a great portion of the Requiem of MOZART, part of a
Mass by Burnovra, now performed for the first
time in this country, the Battle Sinfonia, acc, &c.—
The latter was amended by the usual enthusiastic
applause, and attracted the usual aowd, for the
nlest se was full It. all germ Was issiase the hal&
price commenced.
Covrav-Gattrne.—The Selection .at dub house,
assisted by the united efforts of Mr. BIAIIIAM, Mrs.
Salmon, Miss STRPHIGNS, and Signor Vassaun, af-
forded a high treat to the Musical amateurs.
RISURRICTION Mex.—Those who have lain buried
as it were for years past, have now risen to a new
life of Adventure, in their eagerness to purchase
Tickets and Shares for the Three Thirty Thousand
Pound Prizes, and the Five Thousand Guinea Prizes
to be paid in Gold as soon as drawn, declaring they
had no Inducement in the common insi; i.i Schemes
of late years, and only buried themselves until the
present enli • Scheme reanimated them, and
to
which seems all daises of Adaenturersr•
The Drawing begins sth Aram.
COURT OF KING'S BENCH, FEIRUARY
WALII4II PALBTSMIL

This was an action for sties. Oa. brought •by the keeper at the
Percy Cerese-boese against a Clerk in the Et:cheerer Bill-office.
It appeared that the MtW was now above 30 years of age, and
that be was otWoeft waiter at a blotto under Covent-garden
Plasm, whets he married Ms first wife, the bar-maid of the
some place; his second wife was nursery-maid to the firs:, by
*beta be bad a child grown up ; and it wee not till his present
wife became the widow of a person of the name of Willis, that
=lra connection with bar began
; be then kept her in
at Camden Town, led had cos child by her
bre be easeried, she being at that time propane of seedier.
lids was in 1901, when the woman was nearly thirty years of
age; and though her public minket knee as mistress of the
eolfewbeinse wee proved to be correct by many of the plan-
tiffs male acquaintances and servants, yet it awned that
eenamion with the defendant, who, was an isisimat•
quelomme of lb@ plaintiff, and was in the bait of 'bide( be
and kis wife, began four years aiv when it was carried on at tbe
Key, in Chandoeetreet, whither the plaintiff% Ink sell the Mo-
dest were in she habit of going every Webeedny end
ABOrning feet as hour belt: and they melee argeder in their re-
mits to she Key, that the walnuts and cbeembeeqmids alas IMPlik
all all *sir customers by claraneriatheet feigned INMee•
riiall thesembe-ormatiserinabbesathealmemnesels et their
comldg en Corset-garden market days. It
that lie of these Waiters bad before lived at the Percy
henlisOmd the parties were upon one omens watched into the
Kms brio porter at the Percy. With the exception of the
tiff ortM, and the commencement Obis acquaintance with his
mead wife, and fist one of the witnesses proved be played at
cards en ihurdsys, the pialetiff came before the Court without
reproach—be was proved to be an indulgent lamina, and to
hare found comfort in the today of his wife and children : he
had no suspicisa et her long blidelity—tbe waiter et the Key le.
scribed bar as nimble& woman when be lived with her : bat open
die whole It dilate eppar that she dressed or behaved in a manner
uabireinbs bee shaadea et the bar of the plaintiff's coffee-hou.e.
Evideece was gate late is to the Antonin of the deterilines W-
eans, the greater part of which appeared to arise from his dike
of collector of the Property Tax, about to expire : bet to,d
Ettshaeaootta thought this an immaterial inquiry ; for tl
maxim of law was, “ be who could not pay in his pur.e mu.t
pay In his person.* The Jury found for the plant ff--anugt s
iC3OO.

MARRIED.
Yesterday, at St. Jantes's church, the Hon. Mr Edward Paget,
IL B. M G. to dm lady Hardee Legge, sister to the Ead of
Dartmouth.

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