The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-10-18

modes of life in England arc altogether
more Frenchifed The west end of the
town is greatly improved and cmbellished;
and the construction Of several new and
beautiful bridges over the Thames, had
greatly increased the facilities of commu-
nicatlun across the river; as well as contri-
buted to adorn the capital, by presenting
several new and striking views of its most
prominent tuildiLgs The general tasio
| in the arts was never al higher pitch i'll
this country, and the new churches which
have been recently erected in London, are
a strong proof of the fact. The construc,
tion of new docks for the accommodation of
the commerce of this noble port, as well aa
that miraculous work the tunnel under the
J Thames. with the project Of n Ship Canal
! from this 10 Portsmouth, are also proofs OF
| the increasing resources, skill and enter
| prize of this nation. But am sorry 10 say,
that think sensuulity, pauperism, mcndi-
city, vice and crime have increased in at
least an equal degree. The extravagnncc
and abuses of the government have receiv-
ed but slight check in the recent mea-
sIres tending to reform and liberal coun.
ellis. The evils OF pauperism ure aggrasa-
ted by the absurd system of Corn Laws,
and the peasantry are veXed by the Dra-
CONAN code Of the game laws, and mot
wthstandlng some reductions are ground
to the earth by the heavy pressure of tax
alton. II was the intention of Mr.. Can
ming to have made still Further reductiona
and especially in the military establish
ment. lie meant TO have withdrawn the
West-lndia garrison, ond left The defence
of the island to the coiored troops. lie al
80 intended TO have closed the wounds o.'
Ireland, by Catholic emancipation though
! doubt whether that, or any other political
measure, would efoctuolly cure the evils
ofthat wretcheG country, which is, and T
think mus, remain the vulnerable heel of
| his Empire.
! The period at which have been here
has been an Interesting onc--Although in
| fashionable phrase eUery bDdy Is ont o.
| town." have found no lack Of society, or
objects Of national curiosity to Ill up my
| time. The councils of this country will
long feel the absence of Mr.. Canning, who,
If he does not deserve, (and am not sure
that he does not, TO rank among the great
est men of the nge, had the merit of under.
standing the spirit Of thu, age, and the am-
bitlon OF leading, in what its increasing
| light demands, and will insist upon--s sys-
! TEN accommodated to the increasing wants
of men in higher state ofciviliznton than
was ever before atlbnud. The effort that
is now making 10 force Upon the present
ministry colleague offensive to thcni, as
Chancellor Of the Excbequer, will, II Is TO
be- hoped, and IN the more complete exclu-
sion Of the ultra Tory and high Church
party from chance ofpower think the
acceptance, by wellington, Of tho COM
nand of the army, without a sent in tho
cabinet, is pretty strong proof that he
deemed tbcir prospects very gloomy. THIS
step has strengthened the ministry, both
with the King and the people. With the
hing, who can't live without "Arthur," as
he calls him, and with the .Ndiion, not that
he IS popular. in n general sense, (for hs
vote on the Corn bill made him very odiousy
bot after oil, they attach so much interest
10 the military rcnown acquired by his VIC
tories, that his name is a"tower ofstreDgth"
10 the government. lie ia nothing in point
Of mind out of his profession, and in debate
or conyer alton very light. Nobody ever
heard him sny anything worth remember
ing. But in the ministerial arrangements
mnde by Mr.. Canning, il was thought fha
tai omission thht the Duke vos left Que
with the other tories, because his society
was 80 necessary TO the comfort of the king.
The Marchioness Of CoDyngbam, (who
exercises here an influence similar TO that
Of the Potnpadours and Du Barrys III iha
decline ofihe French Monarchy told, Mr..
Canning tlot she could not undertake To-
keep him (Cannlng) in Office, unless hn
could ccntfivc TO bring back Wellington,
after whom the King was pning. These
arrangements were all made through tho
said chere annie, who is the wife Of tho
Stew ord of the Royal household; and Cam
ming availed himself vory dexterously Of
the powers Of this Armida over her lover.
The Duke Of Clarence, speaking to tho
Duke Of Norfolk, fwho, you are aware, is
excluded from his seat in the House Of
Lords, by his adherence to the religion of
his ance estorsJ said, " Well, my Lord Duke
vour Gracc will soon take your seat; York
is dead--iny brother, the King, can't sur
yive lohg"-and then alluded TO his own
opinion in favor Of the Catholics, which
migb, become decisive in case Of the sue
rcssion being opened to him. This pru-
dept speech was reported to the King, who
declared in a great passion that he irouid
get married, and disappoint Clsrence's
hopes Thisalarmed the Marchioness. and
she set To work with Canning, to bring a
bout reconciliation between the royal
brothers, which was cemen,ed by rcyiviDg
The antiquated Office Of Lord High hdmi-
raj, in intor of the Duke Of Clarence, taxi
ing care however 20 enlightcn his royal
wisdom by council to assist in aominis-
Iering the Navy Department.
think il would be very much to be re-
gretted, if the ultra tories should again
get into power here, not that think there
IS much to choose between them, as to a
merican interest. A very gross ignorance
and prejudice on one subject is almost uni