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and all salaries. In the thi ee staple articles of itoti,: time Lot Pirtiattlent to tnterfete *itii the stanciarciAA
cotton, and wool, a similar depression had taken place Parliament bad never altered the standard. Every
as in the price of corn. The Hon. Member proceeded contract had been made with reference to the
to trace the and it really was too 'much to say Par.
progress of the Bank circulation, contend- standard,
ing, that the reduction of the quantity of circulating liament had ever departed from b.f.—(Near, beer):.medium caused by the calling-in of the Bank-paper As the standaid of the country then stood, incon-
had operated most forcibly to cause the fall of prices. venience could arise; but if they altered it, all the ob-
The reduction of five millions out of nineteen had jects of industry would be interrupted, and general
applied particularly to agricultural produce; and the confusion ensue in all public dealings. If the motion
withdrawing such a portion of the capital circulating were agreqed to, all parties would be in the worst con-
for agricultural produce, was sufficient to depress the fusion until the ultimate decision of the Legislature
value of the commodity which it had previously been should be known. The return to the standard had,
employed to purchase. The effect of the whole sys- however,.begun before the measure of his Right Ho-
tem had been, that for every £6O lent £lOO should nourable Friend, and.that measure, therefore, might
be paid ; and it had made the debtor equally liable be considered rather as declaratory than alterative of
to be imprisoned for the £4O he never had, as for the the standard. But at all events, a moment's sanction
£6O he had received. It had increased the National of the motion would place the very safety of the State
IDebt and the National Taxation in the same propor- in peril. He trusted, therefore, that the House, with..
tion. He considered it to be a measure of the darkest out the slightest hesitation, would reject the motion
iniquity—(Near, hear). It was one ofmystery, as of the Honourable Member, and adopt the amend-
all iniquitous measures were. It was a measure which meet of his Right Honourable Friend—(Cheers).
had spread ruin from the metropolis to the village— Mr. WESTERN then briefly replied. He would
from the palace to the cottage ; which had destroyed not, he said, have brought forward this motion had
the prosperity and the industry of this distracted he not been conscientiously satisfied of its necessity.
country—(Near, hear). And the House ought in- It was the state of his health which had prevented
stantly to set about to retrace its steps, and to restore his bringing.rh
tedjMotion.
at iota forwardtyagQ uan
against
tr earlier in the Session.
to the country those blessings of which the Bill of The House divided, when there appeared
1819 had deprived it. The effects of this measure F
were obvious immediately after its passing. The For the Amendment 194
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Manchester Meeting originated in it, and most of the
Adjourned the
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Mpaostti°nThree this morning.
disorders which followed on account of the reduc-
tion of prices. He concluded by calling on the House ' EAST INDIA-HOUSE.
to go to this inquiry, otherwise on their heads would
rest all the blame for past errors, and all responsibi-
lity for future consequences.
Mr. Secretary PEEL considered there were many
insurmountable objections to the motion of the Mem-
ber for Essex ; one was, the late period of the Session
at which this great question was brought forward ;
next would come the different opinions given by those
Gentlemen who had spoken. The Member for West-
minster had, indeed, spoken Out ; he had said, the
object of the Member for Essex was, in fact, to esta-
blish
a new standard—that standard to be 14 instead
of IlOs. What, be would ask, would be the state of
the country whilst such a question was pending ?
Would it, as the Hen. Gentleman who spoke last re-
presented, tranquillize the country Would it not,
rather, 'introduce runs and coafusicin into every part
of the country ?—The Right Hon. Gentleman then
proceeded to defencrthe Bill of 1819, and to shew
the ruinous effects which would iestilt from its
abandonment, or from any attempt to interfere with
existing contracts. He was ready to acknowledge,
that a case might arise, in which it would be inctim•
bent on us to retrace our steps. If he could credit the
assertion of the Member fur Essex, that the measure
had been destructive of the interests of the country ;
that it had introduced universal ruin, beggary,
want, and misery, into the country, he would be as
ready as any one to urge its repeal ; but whilst he
acknowledged the distresses which pervaded some
parts of the country, yet he must contend, that the
Bill of 1819 had kept those distresses down, and
greatly aided the country in obtaining its present state
of prosperity. The lion. Gentleman had called the
country distracted and ruined, but he contended that
instead of being ruined, the country had been gradu-
ally improving, and crime had been diminishing
daily; to prove this the Hon. Secretary took a review
of the progressive decrease of crime in the last four
years, that seas since the passing of the Bill of 1819.
The state of the revenue also, and the reduction of
law expenses on that head, proved that there was
neither a dilapidated revenue nor a deterioration of
money in the country. The Right Hon. Gentleman
then proceeded to read letters from Rochdale, Man-
chester, and other places, to shew the improved state
of our manufactures. Though the profits of the
manufacturers were small, yet trade was brisk ; and
though the wages of the workmen were low, yet they
were in constant employ, and their comforts greater
than at any former time. As to the question itself,
he would declare his opinion that, to unsettle the
currency- in the manner proposed by the Member for
Essex, for opening the existing contracts from time
to time, as the value of the precious metals fluctuated,
would be most dangerous ; he would rather'at once
consent to open to the country again an unlimited
paper currency. He was, however, prepared to
support the measure of 1819, and would, therefore,'
oppose the motion, and support the amendment.
Mr. BROUGHAM was decidedly opposed to a
paper currency. Still he thought the House owed
inquiry to the country. One would suppose, tobear
the Gentlemen on the other side of the House, that
no tampering with the currency had ever existed.—
But, on the contrary, the conduct of the House had
been nothing else ever since the transaction of the
year 1797. The Right lion. Secretary of State had
acknowledged that a case might exist in which it
would be necessary to depart from the present sys-
tem. That necessity, he should think, existed, if lie
could credit that the country was in that distressed
state which the Member for Essex described; but he
believed the fact was the contrary. Now he (Mr.
Brougham) was, though most reluctant to do so,
obliged to take a less cheering view of circumstances;
he did believe the country was in the distressed state
described, and therefore he should vote for the ori-
ginal motion.
The Marquis of LONDONDERRY said he should
confine himself to the statement of a few general prin-
ciples. The Hon. Member for Essex had proposed
to go into inquiry, not with a view of asking what
remedy might be necessary, but v hether the standard
of the country could be altered. The object of the
Hon. Member, who had certainly stated his view
with candour, was nothing less than the alteration
of the standard, and if that were so, his Right Hon.
Friend was right in proving that no alteration ought
to be made. It was supposed the Hon. Member for
Essex had turned his mind to this subject' long since,
and it wag remarkable that the I-lon. Member did
not bring it forward earlier in the Session. If the
Hon. Gentleman's plan was adopted, no man would
be able to tell on what his past and future contracts
were to rest. Upon propositions like that before the
House, it was the duty of every Member to speak
out. The Noble Marquis could not foresee the ex-
tent to which propositions to Parliament were to be
carried. At a recent County Meeting, they found
an individual going among them to iecommend a
Petition praying Parliament to reduce the debt and
interest. This was a specimen of modern extra-
vagant propositions, and certainly it was not the

Yesterday, a Special General Court of Proprietors
of East India Stock was held at the Company's House,
in Leadenhall-street, for the purpose of considering of
a Bill now before Parliament, for consolidating the
several laws relative to the private trade to India ;
and also to consider of the propriety of permitting
ships of less than three hundred and fifty tons burden
to participate in that trade.
The CHAIRMAN (James Pattison. Esq.) having
opened the business of the day, the Clerk, at his de-
sire, read a copy of the Bill.
The CHAIRMAN proceeded to state, that the Court
of Directors. had been in correspondence with the
Board of Controul on the subject of tl4 said Bill, which
correspondence should now be laid before them.
The letters which had passed between Mr. COUR-
TENAY, the Secretary to the Board of Controul, and
the Court of Directors, were then read. In the Di-

rectors' letters they insisted on the equity of giving to
East India built ships the same advantage, with re-
spect to registry, as British ships enjoyed; and they
also insisted on the propriety of taking off the duty
which was at present levied on East India sugar, as
an equivalent for the privileges which the Company
would be obliged to give up under the Bill. Each of
these propositions was rejected by Ministers.
The CIIAIRNIAN said, he had hoped the important
business which they had this day met to consider
would have been in stich a state as to have enabled
them to enter on the general merits of what had been
proposed by Government; circumstances, however,
had occurred, which give him some reason to be-
lieve that the Bill would receive certain modifications,
which rendered it inexpedient to come to any deci-
sion at present. He, therefore, proposed that the
Court should adjourn until Wednesday next, and that
in the meantime the papers should be left open for
the information of the Proprietors.
C. Fosses, Esq. M.P. viewed the question as one
of the utmost importance, and called on those who
had the interest of India at heart, to lose no time in
coming forward in support of that interest. Ile con-
tended strenuously that East India built ships should
be admitted to the same advantages that were en-
joyed by British built ships, and that the oppressive
duty on East India sugar should be removed. He
did not object to granting relief to any body of people
who stand in need of it, but he could not consent that
one interest should be relieved at the expense of ano-
ther. He regretted that the East India Company
was not sufficiently represented in the House of Com-
mons. He should like to see their interest in that
quarter strengthened by the introduction of their
Directors to seats in that House; and he, for one,
would not be unwilling to assist in defraying the ex-
pense that might accrue in effecting that object. He
pledged himself to attend in his place in the House
of Commons, day and night, to watch the progress
of the Bill, and to prevent its being smuggled through

its different stages.
Mr. CARRUTIIERS denied, in strong terms, that there
was any truth in the assertion of the last speaker, that
his Majesty's Ministers harboured the intention of sup-
porting one class of people at the expense of another.
Mr. D. ROBINSON pointed out the immense benefit
which this country would derive from the cultivation
of trade and commerce with the South American
States. He also touched on the propriety of form-
ing commercial relations with Cochin, Siam, Ton-
quin, and the Birmah Empire.
dr. S. Dixox thought the discussion ought to be
adjourned till Wednesday next. He suggested to the
Court of Directors the necessity of having the cor-
respondence printed.
D. RICARDO, Esq. M.P. spoke in favour of the
most free and unrestricted trade.
Mr. TUCKER pointed out the benefits which would
result to the Company. and to the Public in general,
if the duty levied on East India sugar, for the pur-
pose of protecting the produce of the West Indies,
were removed. lie argued, that the duty now laid
on East India sugar, did, in effect, operate as a tax
on the exportation of British manufactures. The na-
tives of India would willingly purchase our cotton
goods; but as they could only pay in produce, and as
that produce, especially sugar, was so highly taxed,
the manufacturer could not take it in return, and
thus the native was prevented from buying, and the
British manufacturer from selling.
Mr. LOWNDES said, the claim of the East India
Company had priority over that of the West India
planter. The former could date their origin from the
time of Queen Elizabeth, the latter only from the
Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell.
Mr. MACAULAY was of opinion that,whatever relief
or compensation might be necessary for the %Vest
India planter, in his present situation, ought not to
be given to him at the expense of the population of
India. Yet such was the effect which the duty on
East India sugar produced.
After a few words from Mr. TRANT and Mr. A.
ROBINSON, the question of adjournment to Wednes-
day next, was put and carried.

dna of the works of art, whether of painting stlaptirre;
with which it abounds, all tend to place this isle ois a scale of
grandeur far surpassing anytldnt of the sort which bar elver bey
fore been submitted to public instiection, under similar ellectfin.l
stances, in this or any other country.
The Gentleman selected for conducting this eXtraordinary sale
is Mr. Roams, of Warwick-House, Regent-street, whoa 'eels'&
brity as an auctioneer, as well u whose taste and discrhninatiod,
peculiarly fits him for such an important task, and whole pro‘
bity, we may add, fully entitles him to the confidence of his .ns
ployers and the Public. We say the Public, because we kw'w
from experience, and every daps observation confirms the fact,
that it but too frequently happens, where a sale of property ap-
pears to be genuine, that it is in truth made up from the stocks
of different contributors, and thus persons are deceived into the
purchase of articles which, if they had known the sources froni
whence they came, it would be their interest to reject.
In the sale of whits, we have heard of the grossest deception!
practised in this way. At the sale at Wanstead, we have been
assured that not a single lot will be put up which is not the pro•
perty of Mr. WF.I.T,ESLer, and that everything will be conducted
in the fairest and most candid manner, and all will be sold
without reserve.

Preparatory to the sale, which, it has been announced, will
occupy a space of no less than two and thirty days, a daily view
of the premises, and of the property to be sold, has been pert
milted. This view commenced on Wednesday, the 29d ult. and
was continued till last Saturday. During the whole of this pea
riod, the approach to the park, from an early hour in the morn.
ing to a late hour in the evening, presented a continued sue.
cession of visitors, many of them persons of the highest rank and
distinction; arid, on some occasions, such was the crowd, not.
withstanding the great extent and numerous apartments of
the edifice, that some of the rooms presented rather the appear-
ance of an elegant festival than of an ordinary sale by auction.
Monday se'imight, among other distinguished individuals wild
were present, were her Royal Highness the Princess AUGUSTA
and the Duchess of GLoucesrart, who were attended by Lady
MART Doman. Ind Lady THTNNI. Their Royal Highnesses
were received by Mr. BzwrtAm, who has the care and superin-
tendence of the property, and were by him accompanied into
every room which contained any objects deserving particular
observation.

Mr. BeRTRAM afterwards conducted their Royal Highnesses to
a private apartment,where a small but elegant collation, including
fruits of the most costly description,which the garden of the house
afforded,was prepared for their refreshment. Next day a spectacle
of a most affecting nature was witnessed. Among the thousands
who thronged to the house, and who, in their visits,were actuated
by various motives, and many of whom, no doubt, had visited
the manison under circurnstarces of a far different character, one
groupe attracted particular notice : it consisted of two Ladies and
a Gentleman. One of the Ladies had, from her remarks,evidently
had the pleasure of Mrs. Loan WELLESLEY'S acquaintance in more
prosperous days ; and, on entering the drawing-room, which, at
the time, was crowded by a mixed assembly, so agonizing were
her reflections on comparing the present with former occurrences
under the same roof, that she could no longer sustain herself;
and, after uttering an agonizing shriek, she was borne senseless
into the air. On recovering, she instantly got into her carriage,
and was driven from the Park. Indeed, expressions of commi-
seration and regret were heard front almost all who were not
drawn to the spot by feelings of interest. On Thursday the Prince
and Princess of Dessta ex, Count Moi.zez, the Danish Minister,
and suite, and the Marchioness of Loenosnzase,were among the
visitors. In order to preserve regularity in the admission of stran-
gers, none were admitted who were not provided' with tickets
or Catalogues, each of the parts of which will admit a single
person during the continuation of the sale. The shortness of the
distance of Wanstead front town, the beautiful scenery by which
it is surrounded, independent of all other attractions, seemed_to
have rendered an excursion thither, at this season, particularly
desirable, and thus thousands were induced to remain in the
neighbourhood during the whole day ; and after they had quitted
the house they were seen gipseying in the Park and surrounding
Forest, enjoying those rural pleasures to which the extremely
propitious state of the weather invited them.
The sale commenced on Monday, and such an assemblage of
rank and fashion never, perhaps, before graced an auctioneer's
levee as attended Mr. Roves on that occasion ; indeed, Wan-
stead house is now one of the most attractive and most fashion-
able places of resort for the Nobility and Gentry of the British
metropolis ; and those who feel pleasure in viewing the works of
art and taste wiil find the most ample gratification in a visit to
this noble mansion, where the property still remains on view,
every day, until the commencement of the sale, at eleven o'clock.

A publican in Birmingham was last week lined £lOO, for
boiling grains of Paradise in his wort, in the process of brewing
his ale.

General Gaosvmwa's horse, Marcellus, was the winner of the
Tent Stakes at Ascot, on Tuesday se'onight, and the General
has since transmitted £lOO to the Irish Relief Committee, super-
scribed—" Afarceilus,frons the Plains of Ascot."

CRICKET.
The Grand Cricket Match at Lord's Ground, between two
select elevens, with Sparks and Ashby, was decided on Tues-
day in favour of Mr. Nicol.
NICOLL.
• 147 Ist Inns
I.AI-267 2d Inns
Mr. Nicoll won by 150 runs.
BOXING.
Yesterday was a grand day with the Fancy, and the road to
Moulsey was at an early hour thronged with passengers. The
leading fight, however, between Oliver and Abbott, was off, the
backer of the latter forfeiting ten guineas.—The first fight writ
between Acton and Ward.—Seconds Josh. Hudson and Tom
Jones for the latter, and Spring anaales for Acton.
Round 1. Ward placed a left-handed blow on the jaw, and
got away; then returned, and made another blow tell. Acton
followed, but Ward drew the first claret. Acton then planted
a smart blow on the kidnies ; some good ruffianing followed,
and at the close of a rally Acton piped. Ward placed left-handed
blows alternately on the mouth and right eye, which bled, and
after fighting eight minutes, Acton was thrown in a close.
2. The 'vases was taken off each of them. Acton received
over his guard, but threw Ward, and fell on him.
3. Both piping. Ward thrice planted his left-handed nnbbers.
Acton hit short, and was thrown heavily. 3tol on Ward.
4. After a mutual exchange of blows, they closed ; both awk.
ward at weaving. Acton made some heavy hits on the kidnies
over Ward's shoulder, but Ward threw him.
5. Acton was nohbed on the tip of the nose with the left hand;
the blood flew, and both fell in a struggle. This round decided
the fight.
6. Ward's left-handers were at first parried, but he put in
three blows, and Acton fell. He could not come again, and
Ward was declared the victor, in 19 minutes, without a scratch.
Neither of the men were so good as was expected, Acton hitting
short and Ward not giving body weight to his blows.
The second fight was between Burke and Young Gas, and
terminated in favour of the former, from Gas being severely
lamed by a cross-buttocker against the stakes in the 9th round.
Gas knocked down his opponent by a dreadful blow on the
head in the 6th round, but it was 2 to 1 on Burke when the Re•
cident happened.
A third fight, which lasted 22 minutes, for a subscription
purse, raised on the spot, took place between Scroggins and
Cooper, the Gypsey. Scroggy nuclei bustle during the first 15
minutes; but, as in the tight between Jem Belcher and the
Chicken, so here, we had but the form of the man—his arm had
lost its power. In the end, Cooper measured his head, and his
right hand followed his left till Set oggy could come no more—Sic
transit gioria Nnluii /
ELEGANT GLASSES, FURNITURE, BCC.—The No-
bility and Gentry are invited to inspect the Ware-
rooms of Cooren and Son, 93, Itishopsgate-street
Within, where is exhibited an assortment of new and
second-hand plate Glasses, admirably suited to every
description of drawing or dining-rooms. In the fur-
niture department is comprised every new and els•
gant article of upholstery, cabinet, and chairgwork,
the prices of which are reduced to such a scale of
economy as to attract and ensure the patronage of
I rank and fashion. •

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