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London, England, 1825-03-26 00:00:00

to interruption. Again ist„...:l6y, if Oftnnim writers cu.
reconciletbemselves to otsrAtcy, we are contented.
The proceedings in both of Parliament last
night were of peculiar interest. India Hein of 1•041.1
a Petition from the Corporation of the City of London
against the Equitable Loan Bilk prodeced a discussion i
of some importance. The Earl Of LAUDERDALE said, on
the second reading, he would Move that the Petitioners
should be heard at the Bar of the House, and expressed
a hope that their Lordships would stms a torrent which
appetred likely to be injurious to the tenantry at large.
—The Directors of those Conspauiesi his Lordship said,
had the power of calling on the subscribers to the
amount of two hundred asillions of money. The Earl
of Lurie:am said, although he was ready to de-
clare that he had never known a period when there
was a better foundation for the hope of a permanent
peace, be would not say that that tranquillity might
not be interrupted, and he only wished the coon-
try to reflect on the consequences of those specs.
laden:, if any sudden turn of events, even short
of an absolute war, should arise, which might lead
to results of an important nature, as they might
affect the interests and the welfare of the State." His
Lordship added," It was the determination of the Go-
vernment, and he hoped it would be the determination,
of Parliament. not to listen for fa moment to my deal
moors for relief that might arise out of any change, it
any change should hereafter take place. This deter mina.
tion could not be too publicly, too universally knowp."
The LORD CHANCELLOR accounted for his not having
brought in his Bill for regulating Joint Stock Compa-
nies, by stating, that sitting judicially upon such ques-
tions in another place, he did not wish to legislate on
them at the same time. '
In the House of Commons, Mr. HUSK MON, in a
clear and comprehensive speech, which excited the
marked attention of the Huse, developed his new
system of commercial intercourse, which is on so
liberal a basis as must ensure a considerable increase of
trade ; and by opening the door to imports, bind closer
our relations with foreign States.
We refer to his very able and luminous speech for
the details,and the masterly view the Right Honourable
Gentleman took of the subject. It will be seen that
the duty on cotton goods is to be reduced from 751.
651. and 501. per cent. to lol.' On woollen manufactures
from 501. to ISt. On Foreign Lioeohituns4ol. and ISO/.
to 251. on Foreign Books from I s.per lb. to 6d.and on fo-
reign Paper from 6d. per lb. to Sd. Glass bottles which,'
since the reduction in the price of wine by the CHAN"
CiLLOR of the Excnr.emia, paid half as much duty as
their precious contents, are to be reduced from ISs. to
Ss. per dozen duty. Glass generally, from 80 per
cent. to 20 per cent. above Excise duty on English glass;
and Foreign Gloves, which are now-quiteprohibited,
will be admitted at a duty of S per cent. The.
duty on Copper is to be reduced from 541. pert
ton to 271. en spelter from 281. to la. and that on'
tin, from 51. to 21. There are several other reductions
of a minor, but scarcely' of less important nature.
One great advantage in the proposed Measures will
be to reduce, if not annihilate smuggling, to render
articles necessary for some of out manufactures less
expensive, and to free commerce from many vexatious
and prohibitory trammels, in which it has hitherto so
disadvantageously moved.

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'WINDSOR, MAnCif 25.—We feel great pleasure in
stating that the heahh of his Shawn is so far re-established as to
enable him to take his usual exorcise in the Great Park.—This day
his Maanser, shortly aftfr two o'clock, left the Syal Lodge in
his pony phaeton, fora drive in the:Great Park.
Mr. and Mrs. CANNING and family were at the Eng.
lisb Opera Home on Thunday evening, to witness Mr. Ma
ms inn's Entertainment.

Lord and Lady Comaaammta sailed from Dublin or.
Monday last. They will remain at Pembeda, Holywell, North
Wales, until this day; at Coniberenere Abbey, Nantwieh, Cheshire,
until Tuesday seat ; thence they will proceed t• London, previous
to their departure for India.
A Gentleman being asked if he was acquainted with
Mr. TOMODOZZ Hoare? replied, 0 yes, Hoek and I (eye) are
old associates.