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LONDON.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20.

At the early hour of eleven o'clock this morning, the
members of the Cabinet Council assembled at the Foreign
Office in Downing-street; butimmediately adjourned to the
official office of the Prime Minister, out of compliment to
Lord HOLLAND, who left his sick room, and came

on crutches to attend the Meeting ; but was inca-
pable, from debility, of clambering up the steps of the
Foreign Office. The Council thus continued in de-
liberation till one o'clock, when they went to attend the
Levee at St. James's; it is supposed to lay before the
KINo, the result of their deliberations, in consequence of
the division in the House of Commons on the Reform Bill.

EXPRESS OM PARIS.
ANOTHER VICTORY OVER THE RUSSIANS.

We have received, by Express, Le Temps of the day
before yesterday, which mentions the report of another bril-
liant Victory achieved by the Poles over the Russians, which
gained credit in Paris, being supported by private letters,
the purport of which may be thus condensed :
This battle is said to have taken place on the 6th in-
stant, near Zelichow, on the Skladow —a branch of the
river Weiprz—at which place, it appears, the Russians
manifested a disposition to concentrate their forces. Be-
fore this could be accomplished, they were attacked by

the determined Poles ; and sustained a loss, by this account,
of twelve thousand men, in killed, wounded, and prisoners,
with from thirty to forty pieces of cannon. It is added,
that Marshal Dr EBITSCH narrowly escaped being made pri-
soner; when finding further resistance unequal to the
tact and spirit of his brave opponents, be called together his
corps d'arnae, and retreated over the river Bug intoVnlhynia.
Partly in confirmation of this gratifying intelligence, we
find the Warsaw Courier announcing, that on the sth of
April, it was understood in that capital, that the Polish
troops already occupied the environs of Zelichow ; and that
in retreating, it seemed to be the intention of the
discomfitted Russians to fix their head-quarters at Ryki;
but in the event of this last victory being so de-
cisive, DI EBITSCH will be compelled to retreat to the Rus-
sian frontier, for the purpose of reorganising his now
routed army..—The Warsaw Courier, adds to its other
intelligence, that a corps of two hundred and fifty
Saxon volunteers, had been embodied in that city.
It is in corroboration, in some degree, of this victory, that
the last accounts from Poland brought down the intelligence
to the sth ; when it was stated, in the Courier of Warsaw,
that a great battle was hourly expected.
The Konigsberg Journal has the following passage from
Samogitia

" The Russian imperial garrison has evacuated Polangen,
on the night of the sth and 6th, to proceed to the Prussian
frontiers ; and all the line of frontier on the side of Georgen-
berg, is occupied by the insurgents, who seem determined
to exterminate the Russians."

By the Allegemeine Zeitung received this day, we find
that the Pacha MusTAPHA of Scutari, still urges a revolt
against the OTTOMAN PORTE. The subjoined is a brief
account of his address on this occasion : --
SCUTARI, March I.—(Fran the Silesian Gazelle )—A few days
ago, Mustapha Puha summoned all the principal inhabitants of
our city, to ask their opinion respecting the decision to be taken, in
consequence of the hostilities commenced by the Grand Vizier. He
received a very numerous assembly, with a long speech, in which he
said in substance what follows :
" The Grand Vizier, as lam positively informed, is resolved upon
entire submission; and by threats and false promises, he has already
succeeded in getting into his power, the towns of F.lbassan, Tirana,
Cavaglia, Durazzo, Chroia, and Ochrida. I have now called you
together, in order to lay the state of affairs before you ; and to learn
whether you prefer submitting to the galling yoke of the
Porte, which has now become more and more oppressive,
than ever, in consequence of the new military system of tares ?s or
whether you will defend your liberties. lam ready to spill my last
drop of blood for them ; and if your sentiments correspond, we have
nothing to fear from the Grand Vizier, whose whole force does not ex-
ceed 18,000 men. My Son, with 8,000 men of the tribe of the Mad.
gam, is ready for action at Libra. Bosnia, the Lordship of Jakovo,
Pesreni, and part of Sere's, have promised me their support. From

my subjects, I shall require one man from each house; and so I think
that I may answer far the success, and shall take the field four days
after the festival of &km."

This speech was several times interrupted by marks of approbation, and
all our people, young and old, have been preparing for the combat.
Meantime, we have heard that the above mentioned towns are occu.
pied by only a small part of the Grand Vizier's army ; and he himself,
according to the latest accounts, is still at Gloria, with 10,000 men.
NUILEMBURG, Await. 12.—1 t is said that the property of Duke
Charles of Brunswick has been sequestrated, at the instance of the States
of the Duchy, by the district tribunals.—Nurembesrp Correspondent,
April 12.

• Hitherto we have paid no direct taxes, and our men are liable to
tnilitary service in time of war. (Note of the writer.)—Allgaissits
Zeitung, April 13.

The faction of the boroughniongers die hard. The bill in
inciple being adopted, the next resource was to contest
the details. The tactics were to assail points of secondary
Importance, about which there would be differences of opinion
among the friends of the measure; while, whatever the
question, the faction itself were a phalanx.
Accordingly General GA6COTAZ moved a measure of de-
tail, not affecting the principle, but the arithmetic of the

Bill—that the number of Members for England and Wales
should not be diminished in the Committee. The amended
Bill proposed to reduce them about 40 ; and by adding to
the Scotch and Irish, to reduce the whole House 21. The
object then was, by a side-wind, to embarrass the measure,
to render new details necessary ; and to take the chance of
depriving Ministers of that ascendancy, without which the
measure cannot be satisfactorily carried through its legisla-
tive steps.
Whether the house consist of 658 members, or of 637,
or 596, is, we believe, perfectly immaterial to the people,
provided the rotten boroughs are destroyed, and their mem-
bers returned by large towns ; and, therefore, as not affect-
ing this fundamental object, a decision that it shall still con-
sist of 658 as before, is of no ultimate importance, bat only
as a decision against the plans of the authors, affects the
spirit with which they may proceed; and gives dangerous
hopes to the enemies of the principle of the Bill.
In this sense, and this only, we lament that 299 were
bound to vote in favour of General GAscov 14 a's motion, and
only 291 against it ; though Ministers allied their ulterior
proceedings in the Bill, with their successful opposition to
the motion.

Some traitors displayed themseltes in the progress of the
debate, and the enemies of the Bill combined all their objec-
tions to its principles with their arguments on the particular
question, so as to ally the general opposition with their sup-
port of a special point : henco Ministers treated the discus-
sion as vital, which as logicians they were bound to do; but

after the division, Lord ALTHORP pro forma moved for-the
commitment on Thurseay ; and if feeling do not govern the
friends of the Bill, it may yet proceed as though no such de-
cision had taken place.
Of course, the division was treated by the Borough Fac-
tion as a victory, but being so, only in its effect on Minis-
ters, there was little exultation; while the chief cause of
regret, on the other side, was founded on disappointed
patriotism, and on the disappointment and indignation
which will be felt by a whole nation. Calm ob-
servers saw nothing in the decision, if Ministers be
firm, and if Ministers do not know more of secret
cabals, than is yet known to the public. More was
felt than ought to be felt ; for there is nothing in the Bill
going to a Committee fettered by this instruction, if the ori-
ginal friends of the measure be firm and steady ; but if there
be an influence at work which must be nameless, then Mi-
nisters have no alternative but to resign.
If, on the other hand, the opposition be of impracticable
power for the working of a committee, and every point is
thereby in jeopardy, DISSOLUTION is the resort, provided
the Constitutional authority be in their personal controul.

But if they have not influence to dissolve the House,
RESIGNATION le inevitable.

We hope, however, that the causes for either are unne-
cessary, and that it is only on a point in which dif•
ferences might be justified, or in which imperfect reason-
ing has deluded many members. It is not, indeed, to
be concealed, that the Ministers, seriatim, declared that
the vote would be decisive of the fate of the bill; though
such assertions may have been made to keep their friends
together. If it have the effect of adding to the repre-
sentation of populous places, supposing the bill can be
carried, the public will not regret the vote; nor need the
addition to Ireland and Scotland be withheld; for if 658
are not too many, 668 may be borne with.
In fine, if there be a DISSOLUTION, the people will do
their duty; but if the Ministers resign, and it is proposed to
govern without efficient Reform, the duties of the people can
be better explained by themselves than safely by us.
In the Loans, Mr. Lawson, the Printer of the Times,
was committed to the custody of the Usher of the Black
Rod. The Civil List Bill led to a debate, in which the
Duke of WELLINGTON justified d/ former grant by the
present.

In both Houses, the Northampton Petition, and its pro-
test, noticed in our panorama, were severally presented.

The debate on the reform bill in the Commons was com-
menced by Mr. BULWER, wbo stated that the bill was only
unpopular with republicans, who hoped it might be rejected,
and a more sweeping change effected.
Mr. Jour; CAMPBELL spoke on the same side, and said,
he did not consider the motion of paramount importance ; for
if carried, the bill would yet pass, but it tended to hamper
the committee and the measure.

Mr. FARE spoke with vehemence against the bill as a
visionary scheme, and said it was founded on corruption
and traffic, and in support of the basest passions. He
ascribed the improvements of the country to the borough
system, which had mortgaged all the property of the country
and its industry for generations unborn.
Mr. WILBRAHAM gave his hearty support to the original
measure, which he said would send away 160 drones, and
give us 115 working bees in their stead.
Mr. CHARLES DOUGLAS objected in tolo to the Bill.
Mr. HAWKINS, in a clear and argumentative manner,
justified the Bill, and said he considered this as the first of
a series of measures, to defeat, if possible, the Disfranchise-
ment of the Boroughs. It is impossible to follow him in
this sketch; but it was one of the best speeches made in sup-
port of the Bill, and was received and concluded amidst con-
tinued cheers.

Sir GEORGE WARRENDER, in complimenting Mr.
HAWKINs, said, that as a borough member, he was the best
proof of the value of the borough system. He opposed the
Bill, but he should vote against the motion of General
GASCOYN E.

Mr. WYNN complimented Mr RAWLINS, and replied to
some points in his speech, maintaining that he had heard
no arguments in proof of the necessity of the changes
proposed.
Sir G CLERIC and Sir JOHN MALCOLM opposed the
Bill and supported the motion.
Sir ROBERT WlLsow made a new, and to some, a very
surprising exposition of his real opinions. He thought the
number of representatives ought not to be diminished. He
had promised General GASCOY E his support. He charged
the ministers with vacillation. He considered potwalloping
boroughs as most useful. And, in fine, be would maintain

his opinions, even though his constituents required him to
give up his seat.

Mr. STANLEY replied with great ability to Sir R. WIL-
SON, and showed that he was at the same time intriguing
with General GASCOYNE, and also obtaining confidential
admissions from Ministers. He affected to treat a motion as
light and indifferent, which was palpably brought forward
to ember''s Ministers, and defeat the measure. He then
took a comprehensive view of the Bill in its various bearings,
and sat down declaring that the vote of that night would de-
cide the further progress of the Bill.
Mr. J. MURRAY opposed the bill, and Mr. BEaw•L
defended it. Mr. NORTH had foretold that it never
would pass. He objected to the dull uniformity of the
proposed constituency. He objected to any increase in
the ascendancy of Catholic Ireland.

Mr. O'Cos s ELL, at great length, and with much energy,
defended Ireland and the Catholics. He considered the
amendment as directed at Ireland ; but it was a base calumny
to refuse five additional Members to Ireland, on the pre-
tence that Catholics would not elect a Protestant of supe-
riour pretensions.

Mr. HUNT vindicated his own consistency in regard to
the ballot, universal suffrage, and corn laws; and declared,
that though the measure did not go far enough, he should
give his humble support to Ministers.
Sir R. PEEL then spoke at length in opposition to the
Bill generally, and in support of General GASCOYNE'S
motion.
bir JAMES GRAHAM replied with his usual ability—ln-
r.icipating that the vote would or ought to decide the fate of
the bill, and the existence of the ministry.
Mr. MUNDA Y voted for the motion, though a friend to
the bill.

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL, at three o'clock, addressed
an impatient House, but with his usual eloquence, and de-
clared that the vote would be decisive of the Question of
Reform.

Lord Jour; RUSSELL concluded the debate by a re-
capitulation of arguments, and intreated all who were
friendly to the measure, to vote with him, and his friends.

The division was 299 for General GAscoY NE's instruc-
tion, and 291 for the original bill. Lord ALTHORP then
moved that the bill should be committed on Thursday,
which was agreed to ; and the House adjourned at Ft V E
O'CLOCK.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.-EICLUSIVE.
FOR THE STAR.
POLAND.

We give to our readers this day a letter from Warsaw,
written by a Polish lady. Although not intended for publi-
cation, and containing but little of military details, we be-
lieve that it will be read with interest. It draws a touching
picture of the state of Warsaw during the late events ; and
it contains pious and elevated sentiments, which must, it ap-
pears to us, move all hearts:—
WARSAW, APRIL Ist, 1831.
profit by a moment of calm, my dear friend, to thank
you for the gift which you have made to my poor country.
I should have done it sooner, but the days of the 18th, of
the 20th, and the 25th, almost crushed me. I have need to
communicate to you, and since I have so much to write to
give news of our combatants. Happy that I have
bur one misfortune to announce to you—it is the
death of poor Louis. He perished a hero, a martyr
to the good cause. Victim of his courage, twice wounded,
It* would not quit the battle • at last a third ball levelled him
with the ground ; and, at the moment when his companions
ware carrying him off the field, a bullet decided his fate.—
Joseph was grievously wounded. We found that he would
lose an eye. He is already in a state to retake service. All
your other acquaintances are well. I would speak to you a
little of myself, my good friend. You will wonder how I
supported the discharges of artillery which shook the houses ;
in seeing the Bash of each cannon—in thinking that the
Name instant some person dear to me perhaps existed no
more—iu seeing pass the numbers of wounded—believe me,
there are positions which are above human force ; GOD alone
can give force to support them.
Our losses are small, and our wounded recover in a man-
ner so miraculously, that we cannot doubt but GOD protects
us. Many of our wounded have returned to their regiments.
Warsaw at this moment offers a most touching spectacle.—
If you would see piety, charity, bravery, and union, you
must come here to see it. The churches are filled. Our
brave soldiers have just supplicated from GOD, at the foot
of the altars, the liberty of their country ; and confident in
his goodness, they will face, without fear, an enemy so re-
doubtable.

The women, on quitting the churches, go to the hospi-
tale ; like true sisters, they take care of the sick ; I know
some who, from seven o'clock in the morning until seven
at night, do not quit the wounded. Others work in
making shirts, arranging bandages, sending soups and
food. The linen which has arrived from the provinces
is considerable ; and the quantity of lint is so great,
that we do not require to receive more. The wounded'
Russians are mixed with ours ; no difference in the care
which they receive ; every unfortunate is our brother ; ho is ,
an enemy but upon the field of battle. In fact, with you, I
my good friend, I may lay reserve aside—l may tell you
that never was seen similar devotion ; never more lively
patriotism. May Heaven bless our efforts ! All the Poles
of the Grand Duchy of Posen, in spite of the threats of confis-
cating their lands are here. Only sons, fathers of families, all
runtb arms; they have formed a regiment. Those who bare
served are officers ; the others are soldiers. The squadron
which will be commanded by Casimir was not yet formed,
to take part in the other combats. It is ready to depart.—
I tremble for the welfare of every one at the next battle.
Our army is stronger than it has been, and new regiments
are organising. The Abbe of Mennais, in his Journal,
speaks of us with much warmth and interest. We are ex-
tremely touched, and we expect much from his piety; we
have need of it ; we are so unfortunate ! General Lafayette
has acquired the eternal rights of our gratitude.—Adieu, my
good friend. Offer up wishes for us, and GOD guard your
health.* THERESE P—.