The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-12-29
LATE AND IMPORTANT NEWS

Oh greatest interest is the
CHANGE OF MINISTER'S
IN England. The Ministry OF Lord Yelling
ton had been compelled to resign, and Lord
Grey Mr. Brougham, and other leaders of the
wing party, had been called to take their places.
In the House of Commons on 18th Of No.
Vember, upon the motion for the appointment
OF Select Committee to take into consider
ssion the accounts presented by order of his
Majesty, relating TO The Civil List" the
vote stood, for the Ministers 206. agains, d.
zoo, showing majority against the Cabinet of
toenty-ntne. The nppnsifia> r-rvr- ~.~.s a..
all the regular and staunch supporters of the
treasury were in their places, while MANY of
the neutrals were absent. In consequence of
this strong opposition to the Ministry. Lord
wellington, in the House of Lords, and Sir
Robert Feel in fhe House of Commons, the
next day Goth Nov y announced that his Maj
esty's Ministers, had resigned, and that their
resignation was accepted by the King thew
would, however, still continue in office. but
only as long as It was necessary for the King
to form new Cabinet
Alter the Kings speech was delivered on I'd
Nov, an animated debate took place in the
House of Lords The Duke of WELLINGTON said
that the king had no intention, nor was il the
intention of any foreign power whatever, to in
teriere by means of arms with the affairs of the
Netherlands, but by negotiation alone This
declaration was well received. On the subject
OF the repeal Of the union with Ireland, he said
1t was opposed by the unanimous voice of both
houses OF Parliament. This was also well re-
eeived 1t was, however, when the Duke of
wellington spoke on the subject of Parliamen.
larry Reform, that not only the indignation of
Parliament, bat also of the people, was raised
loud and strong against him. His Grace said
that ne had never read or heard of any measure
up TO the present moment which could in any
degree satisfy his mind, that the state of repre-
sentation could be improved. or rendered more
satisfactory TO the country at large than al the
present moment. This speech was received
with laughter AMI disapplobaton
Eari Grey, spoke In opposition to the Pre-.
mier, as well as many other distinguished mem.
bers of the House of Lords, inclndinU the Earl
WInchelsea-till now of the Ministerial partv.
he speech of the Premier, and the opposition
OF Earis Grey, Winchelsca and others, appear
10 nave been instrumental in increasing abe I'M
popularity of the Wellington cabinet. On the
very heels of this followed the course which he
pursued in relation to the kings visit to the
city, and his advice to his majesty TO refuse in
vitation of the Lord Mayor to the fete at Guild.
hall the 9th November. In consequence of
the Premiers speech against parliamentary re-
form, at which the popular Indignation had been
so strongly reused, Aid. Key Ghe Lord Mayor
elect feared that his reception, at least nrevi
Gus TO entering the city, might be dangerous to
his personal safety; that therefore he wrote
letter begging the minister to be upon his guard.
and to use such precautions as would avert the
danger feared
This intimation so much alarmed wellington
who still continued to meet with indignities
from the populace. going to and returning from
the House-that he induced the King and
Queen to decline the invitation for the Lord
Mayors day-and in consequence, Sir R. Peel,
under date OF 9Th November, sent letter TO the
Lord Mayor, signifying the Kings refusal.
Lord Wellington brought the whole subiec.
before Parliament on the 9Th November In
the House of Lords he read the letter from the
Lord Mayor, and added that the Kings refusal
10 the fete, had no reference as to the question
OF his maiesty's popularity-for there was no
doubt of the affection and attachment of his
subjects; but the Premier said that he could
not think himself justified in Drawing and I'M.
dergoing the risk of exciting confusion and
tumult in q procession in which his majesty
was to appear, and where it might be necessary
for my (Wellington's) protection to resort to
civil and military force.
When these things were known in the civ.
great ferment took place; the public Stocks
decllned-the Tower was Strengthened with
meR and munitons-the Bank of England was
shut tor all business, save the paying and re-
ceiving OF checks, and was guarded bv an addi-
tioHal number of sodiers-the streets were
crowded with the idle, the curious, and the vic.
ious-the Lord Mayor elect, went from Guild.
hall to Westminster to be sworn in in a private
carriage, and returned, followed bv a great mob
hooting and hissing-the preparations made for
an illumination were taken down, and every
precaution used TO prevent riot during the
evening and night, which was much feared
The day dawned, however, without any serious
occurrence, and the fears which aOitated tbe
public mind subsidized, though the CITY was all
hustle, and crowded with an immense con.
course of citizens
The Duke of Wellington is certainly unnon.
ular-but the fears of the Mayor elect which
caused all the fear and commotion-by reason
Of writing the letter, was disapproved and dis.
avowed by the Court Of Aldermen on 9Th Nov
LONDON, Nov. %.
The New CABIEET The King held Cab.
met Council this afternoon at half past 2 o'clock
at st. Jamess Palace. Amongst the members.
who have been summoned to attend the Coun.
Gil, are Earl Gray, 1.-THE new Premiefl Lord
Brougham, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Wis.
count Goderich, Viscount Palmerston. Wis.
count Melbourne, Viscount Althorp, the Right
Hon. Charles Grant, the Right Hon. Sir James
Graham, the Right Hon. C. w Winn-Cab.
met Ministers.
The Duke of Devonshire, the MARQUIS of
Anglesea, Mr.. Denman, also ATTENDED TO re.
ceive the seals of Office and appointments.
All the Members of the late Administration
attended, sind -resirnad- ,hs;---------.;----e
MIR. Brougham is Lord Chancellor. He will
be created Baron Brougham and Vaux, of
Brougham, in tho county of Westmoreland
The resignation of the late Ministry seems
to have been received throughout all England
with great joy-and in some of the towns the
working classes have resolved TO testify their
satisfaction by a public procession. The
country from one end to the other was almost
unanimous in its opposition to the Wellington
Administration.
BrLeIuM. The National Congress Of Belgi-
nm, was organized on the 9th November. M.
Surlet de Checker, was chosen President.
The association at Liege have recommended to
the Congress to establish a republic. M. de
Potter has resigned as member OF the Provi.
SIGNAL Government