Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-08-03
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

whence she sailed on the gath OF June, anu I,
which date inclusive, the Editors OF the CONNER
oisl Advertiser have received Liverpool papers,
xith London Of the previous day.
The King was still living. A letter from
Windsor written late in the evening of the 22d
SAYS, "the cough and eXpectoraton continue
suite as troublesome as they have been for the two
nast DAYS, and there is no alteration whatever III
me general condition OF the King.
WISDsoR CASTLE, June 81.
sThe Kings rest has again been broken 10y
the COACH aud expectcraliDn, and hi, ma esty eel.
lanruii this m0anhs.
~ lime 22:-'rhe King has passed good night
lila Msjssty's cough and expectoration cont
me-" e.:
!rSrg.ry 5W-In the House of Lords on the
odd, the Marques Of iAansdown moved the So
cond reading of the Forgery Bill. Ne Opposition
was made, but on its third readngit was expect
ed that the Lord Chancellor would move materi-
al slterations On the same day numerous petit
tons were presented against the punishment OF
death for forgery, among which was one from
the bankers of England, Ireland, and Scotland.
containing 1000 signatures, representing from
700 to 500 banking establishments. This petit
ton was read.
Ds.ly on SusarS. In the House of Commons
OH the 2lst, among the petitions presented was
one by MIR. Iluskinson from the East India As
sociatisn of Liverpool. against the proposed al
tera,iOn in the sugar duties, which was ordered
70 lia.5n the table The House then resolved it.
self into committee of ways aud means, when
the Chancellor of the Eychequer intimated his
intention Of reducing the duties ON the cOarser
kinds of East India Sugars, upon the same scale
as those Of the West Indies. He also proposed
an alteration of the graduated scale, from H. 2s.
Cd. to Il Is.
Mr. Huskns0n stated his views on the subject,
and went at great length into the general question,
and forcblY contended that the effect of the plan
upon the whole trade was exceedingly injurious
at the present moment.
Mr. Charles Grant, upon being called upon
bv the Chancellor Of the Exchequer to state wheth
or ne intended to renew the resolution which he
had brought forward last session, in place of those
of which he had given notice this session, said
that his opinion remained unaltered he would OPP
nose the resolutions of the Right Hon. Gentleman,
and would move as an amendment thar all brown
Muscovado or plain sugar. the produce Of Bri-
fish possessions In the West Indies, or North Anne
y,ca, or the Nauritus. should be admitted on pay
ing duty of 25s. the cwt. The Chancellor Of
the Exchequer replied ar considerable length. de
Tended himself from the charge OF vaCl!lahOn of
conduct CHARGED agrinst him. and sand bis only
object was to deal fairly with all parties, with
cut any reference TO particular Interests, and
withont cJnf.rng favor on one "a he prediu-
dice Of tie other, because he considered them all
alike entitled 10 thr protection of Parliament.
After some further debate the Chancellor of
the Excheauer's resolutions were adopted 1872
10 Ia.
From, IRE Morning Chronicle Of Juoe 81
Our yeaders will observe that the House of
Commons did not meet last night. As II Is pref
Is we'll known that ministers Can always COM
mand House when they wish TO do so. and as
there we're last night no fewer than twenty zone
orders, including. among others. the Report ot the
important Resolution of the Chancellor of the
Exchequer on the Sugar Duties, respecting which
he NAV be supposed to entertain parental solicit
tuie. to say nothing of five notices of Motions
and ~ Ministers have been loud in their com.
Dlaints Of the arrear Of business, and have insist
ell OIL the House meeting even on Saturday-how
are we to reconcile their remissness last night
with their former complaints and demonstrations
For some time past Ministers have been putting
firth their feelers in every direction. They are
aware that they have been existing on suiferance
ia il were party, in the usual acceptation Of
that term, does not st present exist, and cannot
exist; because, with respect to the various ques
tons that occupy public attention. there is the
utmost diversity of opinion in Parliament, The
public, some time ago. heard muchof meeting
Of the Wings at the house of distinguished No
bleman: but it is pretty well known that no de
Termination was taken TO oppose Ministers syste
matically. But then Ministers are n, them
selves Inefficient; they break down wheneve
their measures are canvassed; and hence the
have lost the respect Of Parliament and Of tn
country at large. The discipline is excellent
The Duke of Wellington is the life and soul q
them; and as his will is law, there is, of course
unity of purpose. Unfortunately, habits Of ODE
dience to leader do not necessarily imply tn
possession of the talents suited to command tn
respect of popular assembly.
Ii the Duke could have overcome resistance
Parliament as easily as in the Cabinet. all woul
have been we'll; but he has been more successft
in the former respect than in the latter Th
Session has, therefore, been a continued exhib