The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-03-19

Aberdeen, Chancellor of the Duchy of AN
caster, in place of Lord Bexley; Mr.. Her
ries, Master of the Mint, in place of Mr..
Tierney; and Lord Palmerston, Secretary
of War
The Duke of Wellington having accepted
the post of First Lord of the Treasury ard
Prime Minister, has resigned the command
of the army. The duties of the Office are
to be performed by a commission, to consist
of Lord Beresford, Sir George Murray and
ell is to take the post of Attorney General.
Parliament assembled ON the 29th, when
the Lord Chancellor communicated speech
from the THRONE. His Majesty begins
with an allusion to the present state of
peace, and expresses his wish for its con-
tinuance. He notices the recent events in
the Mediterranean, and speaks of the affair
of Navarin as collision wholly unexpect-
ed, -" laments that this conflict should have
occurred with the naval force of an ancient
ally" hut hopes it may no: be fol-
lowed by further hostilities, and will not
impede that amicable adjustment of the
existing differences between the Porte and
the Greeks, to which it is so manifesty
their common interest to accede." He
further states that his efforts will continle
to be directed to the maintenance of the
repose of Europe, upon The basis ON which
it has rested since the last general treaty of
| peace" His intention to Withdraw the
troops from Portugal is communicated, with
information of the conclusion of tr,aties of
amlty and commerce with Brazil and Next
CO. The revenue is stated not t, have dis
appointed the expectations. entertained at
the commencement of the year and eonsid-
cradle increase has taken plfce in the ex-
( pert of the principal articles manufacture.
! In the House of Lords, aityr the reading of
! the speech, the Duke of wellington took
occasion to disclaim all mention of censur-
/ ing Admiral Codrington, but lamented that
( the battle of Navarin lad been fought.
Earl Grey considered the affair " an unto
ward circumstance nay more, most I'M
fortunate calamity" The Marquis of Lans-
downe declared that here was no act of
Admiral Codrington he felt more strongly
called on to defend than his conduct atsNa-
warm; ne was satisfied that the Admiral
Was not only above aensure, hut entitled to
the appreciation ofiis country. Lord God
erich expressed tie like opinion.
( In the Commons, Mr.. Brougham spoke
strongly against the manner in which the
{ King spoke of The affair at Navarin, and Oh
jected to the appointment of the Duke OF
! Wellington as Premier.
( In answer u a question asked by Lord
/ William Powhtt, in the House of Commons,
whether it was the intention of government,
as reported, to make pecuniary compensa-
! ton to the Porte for the destruction of his
fleet, Lord Palmerston declaredth that govern
ment had no such intention.
! In the House of Lords, on the I'd, Lord
Holland gave notice that he should call for
information touching the exact state of the
relations subsisting between Great Britain
and Turkey; and the precise nature Of the
instructions given to Admiral Codrington.
( Inthe House Of Commons, Mr.. Hohhouse had
given notice that he should, on the 18th OF
J Feb. move the House to thank Admiral
Codrington and his companions for then in
valuable services at Navarin.
The Duke of Wellington stated, in de-
bate, on the 29th, thatit was the intention of
His Majesty's government to introduce, in
! the course of the session, Corn Bill found
| ed upon that which had been rejected last
year.
At meeting held at Dublin, " every Irish
| member OF Parliament was declared to be
an enemy to the freedom, peace, and happi-
ness of Ireland, who should support, either
! directly or indirectly any administration OF
which the Duke of Wellington, or any indi-
vidual possessing his principles, was the
head"
The Morning Herald states that the
Turks demand an indemnity of $50 millions
of piastres for the destruction of their
ships
THAMES Tunnel. The water burst into
the Thames tunnel a second time on the 18th
of January. Three of the workmen and
three other persons were overwhelmed and
lost. The excavation had been carried for
ward, since the former Eruption, fifty two
1 feet; Mr.. Brunei, Jun. was at the PANEL Of
the shield, where the water burst in, and
was one of the last to retreat. The lights
were all put out by the agitation of the
water. Mr. B. saved himself by swimming
FRANCE. The French Chamber of Depu-
ties was opened on the 9Th of February
when the King delivered speech, from
which we make the following extracts:-
Ny relations with the Powers of Europe
continue to be amicable and satisfactory
The affairs of the East present alone some
difficulties; but the treaty have signed
with the King of England and the Emperor
OF Russia, laid down the basis for the pacif-
cation OF Greece, and | have room vet to
hope that the efforts of my Allies and my
own will triumph over, without the assis-
lance of force, the resistance of the Ottoman
Porte.
The unexpected battle of Navarino has
been at once the occasion Of glory to our
arms, and the most brilliant evidence of the
union of the three flags.
The peninsula has been for a long time
to us the occasion of sacrifices: they ap-
proach their end: encouraged on the from