Star.
London, England, 1828-07-08 00:00:00

for the defence of the Canada., or abandoning them
akoltedset. , 100 fteArif we, were not prepared to abandon
the colonies, the Hon. Member's reasoning went directly
110 inst the ptoposition to refuse, the present vote. The
H *gather admitted the military spirit and ambitions
disposition of the United States ; consequently if we
were not ready to abandon the colonies, it became neces•
sary to make timely preparation in time of peace, for the
purpose of preserving them when hostilities should erise.
He•admitted that the question of abandonment was not
one solely of feeling, but he feared there was a disposition
in the House to undervalue the Colonies. He should
be sorry to see any abstract reasoning or principles of
self, called philosophy, employed for the purpose of
weakening the hold which we should endeavour to
maintain in the affections of our colonies. The Hon.
Member for Aberdeen said he did not propose to
Abandon the colonies altogether—but only to sound them
on the subject of a separation. Now, if we weie pre-
pared to abandon them, perhaps it would be better to
notify our determination at once; yet he could not see
on what principle we could propose to adopt that course.
If our colonies continued loyal to the' mother country,
and desired to maintain the connexioo that bad hitherto
subsisted between her and her dependencies,was it cre-
ditable to us,because we might apprehend future danger,
and dreaded the expense of defending them, to propose
a separation ? Here were three important provinces—
taking Newfoundland into account, he might say four.
Were we to say all should be abandoned, or would we
confine the separation to the Cankdas? If we aban-
doned a part of our possessions, was there a chance
that the remainder would be able to continue inde-
pendent and separate States? With regard to New
Brunswick and Nciva Scotia, there existed no pre=
tence for separation. What were we to do with
Newfoundland ?—lf we abandoned the rest could we
hope to hold it? Were we then prepared at once
to abandon all ? Were we prepared 'to agree to
give up the fisheries on the coast of Newfoundland, and
with them a portion of the sources of our naval supe-
riority ? Even if we looked at the time 'when the Colo-
nies in question became independent (and independent
they must become at one time or other, however dis-
tant)** the present country—to the time when they
' would constitute a small independent State, be was
by no means' satisfied that the money granted by this
vote would be thrown away. Neither as a point
'of feeling, nor as it affected, the Canadians them
stlves and our other colonial subjects, did he think it
politid or just in this iOuntry to propose a separAtioo.
If the sense of the House was, that the connexion that
had subsisted between the two countries should conti-
nue, he asked, was the present an unreasonable vote
for the defence of Canada? It should be recollected
Abet, assisted by the Canadians a few years agoi Kee
had•suscessfully resisted all tbe force of the United
States. Was this, be again asked, an unreasonable.
grant ? With regard to the expense, the engineers.
were desired to suggest every thing that, in their
opinion, would be necessary litr the defence of Ca-
nada. They did so; • but it never followed th-t all
the plans which they suggested were to be adopted.
This admission at once destrojed the argument derived,
from the supposed expenditure of 2,500,0001. on account
of the defence of these Colonies, by declaring that Go-
vernment did not mean to pledge itself to go further
than had been already stated. Thirty ytilsiaod.potiods
would be devoted to the fortification, ai' Kinonn, it
that suns were now voted, and before the House pledged
itself to this vote. he would assure it, that there existed
no intention in the minds of Government to expend a
single shilling beyond the proposed 350,0001.
be it observed, of the cost of the Rideau canal. The
Right Honourable Gentleman concluded by observing,,
that it was because he could not consent to abandon'our
Colonies in the. manner that bad been propoSed, that he
thought the vote consistent with a wise economy.
• Mr. BARING said a few words in explanation.
The House divided, when the numbers approved-
- Ayes . . 126
. Noes . . 51
Majority in favour of the vote . --75
The next item proposed was, that a sum not exceeding 1550001.
be granted to his Majesty for the year 1228, to defray the expense
of iseprovements in the water cooununication between Montreal
and Kingston, which,. after a short conversation, was agreed to
-without a division..—The House resumed.
• Sir A. GRANT brought up the Report, which was received,
.and leave given to sit again.
The other Orden. f the Day were then disposed of, and the
House adjourned.ot Tsar! teCLocc.

?dAJORITY
Of Flfty.oae, on the Hon. E. 9. &Milled Motion against a Vote
or .C 7,40,000, part of a Sum of 5t450,642, for Fortifications in
Kingston and: Halifax, in North America ; and the First of a
Series of Grants that wiU amount to 2,835,690, and of which
£436,726 boa been expended :
Baring, A. ' lamisert, Jas. S Russell, Lord J.
Baring, B. Lloyd, Sir E. - Russell, J.
Benin, L • Lumley, Saville Smith, W.
Brougham, J. Moberly, John Stuart,V.
13entinck, Lord G. ' Matintosb, Sir J. TalbOt, R.W.
Buxton, F. Martin, John Mans:one C.F.
Carter, J. B. Blonds, J. B. Waithman. Alderman
tkolmeky;bl. J. Morpetb, Lord Warburton, H.
Dawson, A. Nernaanby, Lord Wilson, Sir R.
Dundas, Hon. G. Palmer, C. Fysbe Wood Alderman
Euston,' Lord Parnell, Sir Henry Wood, C.
Fa;akeriey, J. N. Pendarvis, E. W. Wood, J.
Graham, Sit J. Ponsonby, Hon. G. Williams, Sir R.
Howie/L. Lord Protheroe, Edward WebbrCo!onel
Bickford W. Wrottesley, Sig J.
Intel:W.l. i
,o n,J.H.Corkßice, Spring
'Olson, C.D.O. Robinson, Sir 0. Teller.
Lamb, HOP. G. Robinson, G. R. Hon. E. G. Stanley.
LISTS OF MAJORITY AND MINORITY.
For agreeing with ake Resolution of the Finance Committee to
i Abolials sloe Mee of Lieutenant General of the Ordnance.
1 ~ MAJORITY.
' Antrobos..:C., Clerk, Sir G. Gascoyne, General
Airlock, This. ' Clinton. P. Gilbert, D. G.
Air:ander, H. Cockburn, Sir G. Gordon, J.
&Iolanda"; A Coolie, ft. B. Goulburn,ltt. Hon. G.
Apaley, lard Cooper, Colonel Grant, R.
Arbathaottitalea.C.COopet, Mo. A. Green, T.
Arkwrigtge A. - am. 1,45,1 GresUle, Sir C.
Asbburtsbasittlien.r. Cogry, Vast. H. GenSey, H.
Asbarst, W. CriPPg• JO* Halo., J.
A 4 ley. Lod
Cole,
T. P. Hardlipie, Sir H.
Atkins, Job* Cole, Ce 'lsadore Sit C.
Atwood, M. Croke!, J. )/. Heidi lft.. Rol. C.
Bailie, Colon.; Coat, fob. IR, lOU, Sir 01
Baker, *din. Cast, Rik P. Itaißes; Wag.
&okra, G. Cantwell. 'Sr G. Hope, Sir 'Win.
Barclay. G. Cawtkerne, J. F. Horton;' Vi: • •
Bane, M:- Dairy, A. Hothant, Lord •
1 Bastard, Carob Deitisop,3.ll. linukHarnath, 1%
Batley, H. Dawkins, Colossal Hay, Lord J:
Beckett, Mr J. Downes. Lord • linshisonn.Rtno&W.
&resisted. Sir J. Drake, T. T. • Hulot, Sir C
Weer, J. Drake. W.. T. Inglis, Sir R. .
Blackburn, .1, Darliagson, Lord Jones, J. •
Beldam, FL Deadest a; A.• Keirtson, Sir E.
1 Korrodalie, M. Xenon, W. Knox, Hoe. T.
Brecknock, Lord- lag,: Sir "Ay: King.
Brideliklll *LOrd Balsam, Lord Kona, Hon: J.
nrideno•SlSA. Xillets. 11rd „LasceUes, Hon. H.
Alga. sit v•- *en, 499. a Lenox, Lord O.
Cartels, J. Elphinstsine, Camel' Lewis,' Rt. lion. F.
Cakrafr. !Ire lion. 4. aim,. C. , • Lindsay. Colonel
Code, J. Pane, Colonel Drinker: Viscount
Calvert, J. NON 11<8n.111.. LoWtber, Colonel'
Cannibek B. Pasener, Ho. G. Lowther, Mr.J.
Carmarthen, Shoo* Eons, 1.. ,
ktLowdser, J. W. ..
CafrioSon_ekg• WrossaiMici tiig tiPi* C
Pandas, naor Fyitti, T. T.
y 4 mile , Sir I.
Chiplinsrelenet • Fah; &T. 114Naglitesi, B.
gikedigto Bit A. Ordidog Meg* Bfat4nrali T. P.

LONDON.
•
Tugsci.itx ;Airs, 1828.

STOCK EXCHANGE, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
The Consol market wears-rather a gloomy appearance ibis
morning, as Consols opened at 881 I for the Acconpt, immediately
receded to 88# autkittle # for Money: and at present they may be
quoted at 881 1. This decline is owing to a report that two mil-
lions is going to be deducted from the Sinking Fund, as well as
a civaotity of Money Stock coming-to Market.
In the Foreign market little or nothing is doing.
CITY, HALF-PAST ONE O'CLOCK.

Consols have been fluctuating, during the morning, between 881
and 88# } for the Account, and at pretent ;hey may be quoted a
sBj Buyers.
In the Foreign market, Brazilian Stock receded from 1 to II per
cent. in consequence of the peace with Buenos Ayrrs.
The Dutch steam-packet has arrived, and brought the prices at'
Amsterdam from # to f per cent. higher. .
PRICE OF STOCKS AT TWO O' LOCK.
Rank Stock 2091,10 India Bonds 104
/3 per Cent. Red. 88 7f 1 South Sea StoeW
Slier Ct. Cons. 87j 71 ex div. Old Annuities
5/ per Cent. 951 £lOOO Excheq. Bills 68 9
51 per Cent. Red. 951 4 I £5OO Ditto 69 70
4 per Ct. New, 1014 -4 ex div. ./100 and £2BO Ditto 86 70
4 per Cent. 1826, )043 j Advertised
Long Ann. 19 11-16 f Bank for Acct.
India Stock Consols for Acct.B2l 4 1
FOREIGN FUNDS, TWO O'CLOCK. :....
Brazilian Bds. 5 pet. 651 41.4 Greek 80n45,1825, 5 pcpacupt
DoA•et 65 41 3j 41 Mez.8d5,1825,6p Ct. 41
Born°. Ayrrs lids. 6p C. 48 6 Do. Ace. 41. 40/ 1
De. Acct. 48 61 " Ru 55.134.1822, S per Ct. 94
colombian 80n4.. 6 per Ct. Do Acct. 931
D0.80nd5,18,z4,241 Fr. Rentes, 5 p C. 1061
iiani?h lids. 5 pet. 611 Exchange, 25f 30e
Do Acct. 611 2 Do Acct
BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHARES, TWO O'CLOCII.

Bolan°,
Brazilian

SHARE. PAM.
300 Y 75
35 20 it 77
25 5 71 6
100 22j 1$
50 5 14i
40 y 18
100 3 Si
100 12 274

Ditto National

Colombian
General Mining Asso.
United Mexican
Marine Alliance
♦uatraiian

The Scotch Promissory Note Bill was read a third
dose in the House of Lords last night. As we have
already expressed our satisfaction at the wise and firm
course adopted by Ministers on this occasion, in de•
Dance of the attacks made upon this remaining measure
19f Lord LIVERPOOL'S policy, we have merely to con-
gratulate the public that the sth of April next will be
the'clay of the funeral of the One Pound Notes ; and
rat all rubs of people, particularly the middle and
labouring classes, will have great reason to be thank- .
sul that they will be no longer exposed to the miseries
of the breaking of Country Banks, whose small notes
bad occupied the place of Gold—that prices will not
be kept up by an over extension of circulating media*
—and that an uniformity of value, from year to year,
will succeed the tremendous fluctuations in price to
which all commodities have, of late years, been subject,

We are happy to learn from private letters received
in the City, that the Belfast steam vessel, with the Mar:
quis PALMELLA, and the rest of her distinguished pad.
sengers, reached Oporto on the 26th ult. The packet
entered the Douro without molestation, having landed
her passengers at Lissa, some leagues north of Oporto.
This event will probably be the signal of a rallying of
the constitutionalists ; and if they are firm to 'their
cause, supported as they are by the arMy—by the jai:.
mice of all the European Powers iwbose Ambaisadori
will naturally now quit Portugal)—and by the voice of
justice and. patriotism throughout the world—we can-
not but anticipate a brief span to the mire! isf
Usurper and bis Apostolical abettors.

The Prussia* Sfsgs gazette contains an official
Duihag of the Arm. It is of the Walt date