Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-16

rived, and the disgrace and danrer nrotl,cod IN
England, by the late contest. He adduced 60
veral facts to show how hollow wore the profess
sions OF neutrality made by England. sour
Ambassador had, on a frivolous Oretext. with
drawn himself from the Spanish Government at
seville, and the effect was that the French ar
my overran Spain. In fine, his whole conduct
had given encouragement to the servilc party.
The motion was opposed by Mr.. Canning and
MIR. SturgcS Bourne.-NIr. Canning explained.
that, owing to the unforeseen circumstances nm
der winch Sir w. A'Court was placed, he was
cofnpeiled 10 act, I'm great measure, upon his
own discretion. Mr.. Bourne urged that, in with
drawing his ccuntenance from the Cortes as
soon as they had virtually deposcd Ferdinand.
sir w iiiain was perfectly RIGHT; for he was ac-
credited To the king, and when the king ceased
10 rciSI' the functions sf the Plenipotentiary
were at an end. The amendment of Mr. Bourne
declaring, that throughout tue whole contest
ministers preserved their neutrality inviolatc.
was finally carried by a large majority; the num-
bers being III against 80.
In the House OF Commons, Feb 49, the ma
Wy estimates were voted; 10000 men being an
increase of 1900 on last years, estimates. were
granted. In the discussion, some allusion hav.
ing been made to the probable reason tor aup1nen-
ting the naval force, Mr.. Canning said, in ex-
plantation of passage in the Kings Speech,
mat there never was period in which the coun-
try might with greater certainty expect a con.
unuancc OF peace; but added, SIT must be clear
ly seen that there never was a period in which
there was SO much agitation, and it was neces-
sary not only that we would be ourselves salts
hed, but that the conviction should prevail in
all parts OF the world, that the nation was. ready
to maintain its rights" In the three great sta.
tons, the Mediterranean, the West Indies, and
now south America, it was necessary to have
ali increased force. On the same day, the usu
ry laws repeal bill was read second time. nm
division of l29 to 90.
On Monday the 18th, at twelve o'clock. Lord
Liverpool met the leaders of the West India in.
terest, to consult on the expedicncy of taking off
tue los: duty on sugar, as proposed by Mr..
hume last week in the House of Commons.
Inc fublic Ledger says, sFor the last six
months Mr.. Charles Ellis, and the West India
Committee have been negotiating with Lord
Liverpool and MIR. Canning to obtain some
measures favorable to the West India BODY. but
have uniformly received denial from minis
| ters.n
The king continues in good health, and rave
a dinner party on the 10th.
We mentioned yesterday that two Bishops
were to be appointed for the West Indies. A
residence Is to be appropriated to them, and
each 10 be allowed a salary of E400O, with re-
urlnS pension of .t1000, after a residence of IL
years. Jamaica is to be the head of one See
and Barbados and st. Vincent the movable
seat of the other. The Rev. MT. Summer and
the Rev Mr.. Coleridge are nominated.
III Is announced that Capt. Cochran. after
two years survey, has discovered passage be-
tween the continents of Asia and America
there being continuous channel between the
continents, though frequently blocked up with
ice during great part of the winter.
The Globe and T;ayelIer cavc--ss JVo hove
been informed land we think from the names
given us as authority, our readers may consider
the information truc) that the author of Waiver
~ has contracted with his bookseller to furnish
INN with three novels a year for three years, and
that he is to have ten thousand pounds year
Tor the supply, that four novels have actual.
iy been delivered as per contract.
"A public meeting was held at Liverpool, Feb
l4th' 10 consider OF measures for assisting the
greeks. subscription was opened, and three
or tour hundred pounds were subscribed.
| "A loan has been undertaken IN iAondon for
the Greek Government for 81 100000 :: stock
at 90 per cent. One paper states that the loan
was filled, and double the amount offered1
The Hon. Isaac Ogden, Judge of the Court
OF Kings Bench, of Lower Canada, died on the
LIST OF February, at London, in the 85th year of
his age.
Price Of Stocks, Feb. 1Sth--Reduced, per
cents, 80 Id; Consols 3 per cents, 81 IL So.
! FRANCE.
| Tins Kingdom continues in the endowment OF
prosperity and tranquility. The day for the
meeting of the Chamber has been fixed for the
9TH of Aprl-the day on which the French ar
my crossed the Bidassoa.
! The reduction of the interest of the National
Debt, from five to four per cent, is more talked
OF than ever. It's said that the French Govern
mcnt Will raise Foreign Loan at the rate of
three per cent, the produce of which will serve
to pay off such creditors of State as prefer TO re-
celve their capital. 1t is calculated that by
this operation the Government will reduce the
national debt so millions Of francs per annum.
and that tl!is plan will have the advantage of
augmenting the value of property by the album
dance of cash which will be i'm circulation. If
is likewise rumoured, that great book will be
opened for indemnities to be granted tn emf
grants. According to the new plan, there will
be made upon the interest drawback. which
will serve fund-holders in the place of land fax
and be equally efectuai in investing them with
the electoral franchise
| Ihe Paris papers attack with violence the
saecch OF Mr. Canning, ON the answer to the
kings speech. The E),tpi;djenne, contends that
a'hes nave right to assist the mother country
III subjngating rebeious colonies, and accuses
England in being governed by motives of in
tcrcst. England did not interfere to prevent
France from marching into Spain; but feels a.
EARNED ut the idea Of the Interference of France
tor the possession Of the Spanish transatlantic
possession.
Some disturbance had taken place in the Col
iege OF Louis ic Grand, and number of students
had been expelled. The Royal Council of
Public Inspection, confirmed the acts of the
Professor at the College, and decided that none