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London, England, 1831-10-05 00:00:00

of our contemporary, than his patrons will be
willing to discover. There is no question but
that Unitarians ate reformers in politics u well
as in religion ; but, be it observed, that they not
only constitute an integral part of the Anglieb
nation, but a portion which includes much wealth,
much intelligence, and great general talent.

Bill, abd gave an historical view of his own con-
nection with the Government. He eulogised the
present system, and advised that they should not
go into a Committee, which should at once reject
the Bill. The Marquis of Lansdowne essayed to
speak; but an adjournment was agreed to.
In the House of Commons last night, Mr.

Grattan made a motion relative to the Newtown-
berry affair, and certain papers were ordered.—
Colonel Evans made a motion relative to the ex-
cessive excitement which prevailed through the
country relative tolls' Reform Bill, and to the de-
fence of the Tower, which led to a discussion ; but
the motion was negatived.
On the motion of Lord Althorp, that the House
should go into a Committee on the Scotch Reform
Bill, Gen. PA urea availed himself of that oppor•
tunity to speak at length on the whole question. He
entered into a general history of the measure since its
first introduction by Mr.Pitt,and demonstated its ne-
cessity by adverting to the wars and debts which the
corrupt system had brought on the country, and to
several public calamities which had resulted en.
only from the abuses in the representation.
Taken altogether, it was the best example of close
reasoning which has transpired during these es-
panded discussions, and considering it as a very
able, es well as very eloquent, exhibition of the
merits of the Reform Bill, and of Ministers
es its authors and promoters, we have de.
termined to copy it To-stoaaow, from the fullest
report that has appeared in any of the Morning
Papers. In doing this, we shall preserve a elm-
deal specimen of senatorial eloquence, and do the
best service to the important awe which the
orator espoused.
Sir G. Clerk, Sir C. Wetherell, Sit W. Ras,
dm. made various observations on particular
clauses, and there were two divisions-133 to 60,
and another 113 to 61—both in favour of ministers.
We regret that tisT-Term‘ subject occupies se
large a space of our successive papers, as to pre-
clude us to-day from introducing the reports of
the general scientific meeting at York—a means of
forwarding science, though it may be endangered
by quackery on the one hand, or by the arbitrary
exclusive spirit of aristocratic or orthodox system
on the other. Science has more to apprehend from
corporate imbecility, even than politics or govern-
ment; and orthodozy is in these pursuits generally
but another name for the errors, superstitions, and
prejudices of previous ages.
Keeping this principle constantly in view, the
British association at Yolk, for the advancement of
science, seems likely to be useful. Mr. ABRAHAM,
of Sheffield, and Mr. Scoaassv, of Liverpool, the
only men in England who understand magnetism,
very properly exhibited their practical experiments;
and Mr. Dst.rox appeared as a contributor on the
animal subject of food, and insensible perspiration.
Dr. WARWICK also, and Mr. POTTRR, lectured
on appropriate subjects. It is pleasant to read on
such a topic of the hospitality of Dr. Ventrox,
the urbane Archbishop. Names and titles on such
subjects go for nothing : we want only well-orga-
aired brains—otherwise we should speak with
merited compliment of Lord Mivron's intelligent
activity at the Meeting. Sir G. Ca 'MIT illus-
trated the Meeting in every sense. We are glad
also to observe the name of Dr. BR ZWSTR R as
one of the visitors, and be will at least through
much light on the subject. We regret, however,
that we do not observe the names of any Cond-
postal Philosophers.
This day at noon tl-7Z—ng came from Windsor
to St. James's Palace, where his Majesty held a
Levee ; and afterwards a Privy Council.
This day despatches were received at the Colo-
nial Office from St. Vincent's, from Demerara,
and from Honduras. The despatches are dated
the 16th of August, and state, that the island was
visited, but not in so severe a degree, by the same
hurricane which prevailed at Barbados.. The Go-
vernor of St. Vincent's was. however, obliged to
issue a proclamation for the importation of flour and
lumber; and the shipping in the harbour had been
driven on shore, but did not sustain any considera-
ble damage. The despatches were brought by
Capt. Hope, of the Artillery.
ROYAL .RXCHANGR,- TWELVE O'CLOCK.
Consols, which left off yesterday at 80j j, for
the account, opened at 801, since which they have
improved to 814 .
TWO O'CLOCK.
Consols, which were looking illy to the early
part of the day, and done at 81i, have since re-
ceded to 80j j for the account, owing to a Stock
Exchange report, that the King was. going to the
House to prorogue Patliament. '
TllßiE O'CLOCK.
Bank' Stock, shut. Three - Cent. Reduced. shut.

The presentation of petitions last night afforded
a most delightful spectacle. We have not room
to display our feelings ; but it was a subject for
the warmest poetical eulogy on the public spirit
of the people of Great Britain. Lord Camper-
down presented twenty-three from Aberdeen,
Kirkaldy, and other places in Scotland, signed
by at least 30,000 persons. Lord Minto pre-
sented three others; and both their Lordships
praised the good feeling of the people of Scotland.
The Duke of Devonshire presented two paal
loos from the town and county of Derby, signed
by 7000 persons ; and afterwards twenty-fovr
others from sundry places iu that vicinity, signed
by nearly 10,000 other persona ; and as a bathes,
Lord Londonderry presented a counter petition
from Derby, signed by 100 persons !—who the,
Duke of Devonshire said, lived not in Derby, but
in its vicinity. Lords Abingdon, Romney, and
Hood, then presented other petitions ; and Earl
Gower five or six signed by 10,000 persour:q.,i'
Lord King followed with the astonishing number
of forty petitions—one from Surrey, and the
aggregate included 50,000 names ! Lord Sefton
presented one from Liverpool, signed by 17,690,
and among them were 600 eminent merchants
belonging to the Commercial Rooms. The great
equate was,
.he said, not large enough to contain
the meeting. His Lordship then presented ano-
ther from the suburbs, signed by 6,000 ; and
one from Bolton signed by 10,900. Lord
Dacre followed with seven from sundry places,
and one from the county of Hertford. Lord Sa-
lisbury said he had a counter-petition, which it
appeared was a hole-and-corner one ; and his
Lordship talked about having every thing dange-
rous expunged, but did not condescend to explain.
Lord Suffield presented one from Salford, signed
by 5,641; after which Lord Holland presented eight,
among which was one from Leicester, signed by
7,000 persons in-one day. Lord Segrave presented
thirteen, and said that nineteen-twentieths of the na-
tion demanded ma Btu.. The Duke of Richmond
then presented six from Nottingham, &c. signed
by nearly 20,000 persons. The Duke of Wel-
lagoon interposed in this career of glory, by pre-
seating nine bole-and-corner petitions, signed each
by some 50 or 60 persons ! Lord Harewood foie
lowed the Duke, and presented four in the sews
spirit; and Lord Shaftesbury two from roils bo-
roughs. Lord Grey then presented aleos
OM these were followed by the Btu?
RIIWOHAR PRTITION presented by the Chan-
eellor, who followed it by presenting thirty-eight
others from Whitebaven, Dewsbury, Doncaster,
&c. signed altogether by nearly 50,000 persona—
the Birmingham one being signed only by the
Chairman, to save lime. Six or seven other Look
then presented other petitions ; after which lad
Eldon removed the disgrace which he had attached te
Norwich, by stating tbathe read 13,500 for 3,540 1
which he acknowledged was the true number, and
his own mistake—doubtless unintentional ! Laid
Albemarle then presented a Reform petition fres
Norwich, signed by 11,570. The Duke of New.
castle presented one from Nottingham *phut 'bol
Bill, and pretended that Nottingham was opposed
to it; but Lord Holland quoted the peaks
presented by him, signed by 13,000. Ni
Grace then admitted, that be did not
speak of his own knowledge ; but he spoke of
a declaration from Worksop, on which the Dubi
'of Norfolk *aid that he had presented a petition
numerously aigned limn that place. The other
Duke then alleged that it was signed only by die.
sentare ; but the Duke of Norfolk retorted, that
the first signature was the VICAR of Work>op,
which produced cheers and a general laugh. Lord
Ilenberry then presented eleven petitions from va-
rious places in Scotland. The Marquis of Lansdowne
followed by twenty from Wiltshire and other places.
Lord Wharocliffe now stated, that as thirty
other Lord* had petitions, they ought to be post-
poned, and the debate- proceeds but Lord Lane.
down* thought that petitions ought to hairs yrefer-
mice. Lord Foley presented petitions from Buck-
ingham and Worcester ; and Lord Radnor fol-
lowed with forty or fifty others—some signed by
thousand The MI *- of W-

Pr* s
many . names. . iarquis . est- nom Preeeii. Cow, 801 1 801. Three and •a Half
miuster presented seven, whose eloquence be per fent. 1818a,alhalialpreecenant,Nnewligfipir Coin!. 1.1:11;
praised. Other Lords followed by single petitions p:Cant. lass, shut. LoPentg Annuities, Jan. 11160, shut.
from sundry places. Aannitlen. 100, 160. India Stock, —. £lOOO Er.
theism MI. 87; am do. 7 9; A'loo and 0100 do. 8 10.
Since the existence of Parliament, such • scene 80, for Account, 196 197. Consols for Account, 801
was never before exhibited ; and it was observed all sq.
So make many of the Anti-Reform Lords turn VI VISA, SEPT. 22.—Five per Cent. Metal.
781; Four per Cent. Ditto, 67 1 ; Bank Sh. 946.
M and all of them looked very serious.
—Al,lgentein Zeitung, Sept. 27.
The debate was commenced by the Earl of Canton Registers have been received at the
Ingiimiss, who admimod sbe necessity of Re- North and South American Coffee House, to the
gam ; bet objected to this monottro—venturing to 25th March, in which an edict has. been issued
by the Hoppo concerning the transhipment of goods,
'duly that there exists a general disposition to sup-
stating that the trade ought to measure the dimes-
port it.a declaration which, in Me
ewes
face of the petitions, was received by con- goods to 61l them, to report the same to the Custom
tinted cheers. Lord Harrowby followed at great House.
length on the same side, and stated, that in spite Pastuts.—The Emperor has commanded 2,700
camels to he prepared to transport the materials of
of his own wishes, he could not support the second
'war across the desert of Cobi.
reading. Lord Melbourne complimented the elo- COMMZICIAL Ri7ll•llXll.—Sosno activity of
gnome of Lord Harrow by, and justified the course demand for Beupl cotton has prevailed within
which Ministers bad pursued, urging their Lord- these few days. Several sales base been made, but
ships, by various arguments, to pass the Bill rivegimenwsmen
trees Tcbowebow,tin prices.
Ave; o'nflavoulyrasbil-e
"Wilt any enneceiss" delay' . Th. Duke °ft news fif •the opium market in the interior, where
Wellington followed at length is oppo.sitiou to the!** drug was fetching very low prices.