Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-24

ly a dineren; version ot the news we have already
given. However, IL, as some OF the Paris Journals say,
the account was transmitted by the Telegraph from
Strasburg, there would be less reason 10 question its ac-
%cIracy."
These events, together with the renewed reports of
insurrectioHs in Lithuania and Volhynia-the reported
disaiection OF Findland, and the discontents believed TO
exist in Russia itself, have impaired high hopes that the
valiant Poles may. yet be successful, fearful as are the
odds against which they are contending. In the battle
OF March 3lst. the Poles seem to have fought like III
gers. Nothing could exceed the celebrity OF their move
ments, or stand before the impetuosity of their onsets.
In addition TO the facts and reports already mentioned,
there are other rumours which may as well be noted, al
though less probability is a tached TO them. These are,
mat even from Turky collateral aid is expected, as by
this time the new Envoy from the Polish Government
10 the Sublime Porte, is far on his way TO Constaninople:
and II is believed that the wsrlike preparations of the
Sui'an' ostensibly TO crush revolt, in some OF his Pacha-
hes, are in reality, with the intention OF making war OH
Russia. "A second is, that Charles John of Sweden is
determined 10 endeavor TO re-take Finland. We do not
attach any credit TO these rumors, nor much importance
10 he story oil lnsurrec1onary movements in the remote
eastern dominions OF Russia. Meantime, il the account
OF an iusurrection in Servia be correct, the Sultan will
have his hands full with his own affairs.
There was another report on the London Exchange,
on the evening Of the Nth, still more improbable, viz:
That the victor of the Balkan himself, had fallen into the
hands OF the Poles. On all hands, however. the opipion
was gaining ground that the Russian empire was in no
very eaviable condition, and many suppose that a few
months will bring forth events with regard to this sbar-
barrie power which will both astonish and DELIGHT the
civilized world.
Parliament met pursuant TO ADJOURNMENT on the IL h.
The hrst subject called up in the House OF Common,
on that day was the Reform Bili, on The presentation
oil petitions against il from Manchester, S ,lford and
Liverpool. Too insuficien.y of the returns Of the
population OF different Boroughs, which had been ury-
90 before The Easter recess, was again b'ough, up
Lord j. Russell stated that every precaution had been
USED to guard again't Improper returns; but that epy
memorial complaining 1T insccurscy would NEE, witt
respectful attention. The Ministers were DEF. rmjDeI
TO preserve the principles Of the bill, although they
had msds alterations in particular parts, which would
oe laid before tie House on the following Mocday.
Hue leh) In reply to some observations from Sir
f. SUg'e Zen aud Gen. q i'coyns on the increased num-
Der OF representations from Ireland. while those from
England were decreased, he said Inst Ministers had
not changed their minds a, to be nuuber.-Ift should
appear 10 he the sense Of the House, that the whole
number o! 65S members should be retained, the 90
vornment would not feel shat ,bey were altering a vital
proposition (Hesr. hear) With respeci to the num-
Der of Representa- ives for England, ireland and Sco'-
land, he denied that the question was finally fixed at
the period OF the union.
Mr.. OConnell supported lie provisions Of the bill.
Nj. Hunt, much as i, would seem to ihs surprise OF
the House, stated that in its present form he should
vote against II. H. had been, he said, in werwickshire
and Siahord-hire, and had adore ssed 200 900 OF the pec-
pie; he could as-ure the House, that ttose no. inciud-
ed in the irarchiss wers much disappointed, aud that a
g-n raj re-ar ton had taken place. Ia Birmingham.
Manchester, Bolton and P~restop, the people believed
they were d luded by the bill-they expected bread
meat and clothes, al a cheap rate, but they were disap.
Poln,edMand' on oeiog asked whether 10 e!ec'ing rep
resen'atives they weuld prefer GI0 househoiders
or the gentry, they uniformly said the sentry.-
(Hear, hear, from the opposition The Spi,al6eld
weaveTs, from whom be had received n denu,a-
'Ion, daclafed that they were not nov as mad az for.
merly, for they did not expect to derive any benefit
from the bili, not being represented by its provisions.
The sutJect again come up on the l3 h, aud led 10
long and animated discussions. Mr.. Stanley, in ih-
absence OF Lord john Russell, repeated VIVA, had been
ss,d by him on the day previous as to the iu'en.ion, of
Miai'ter'. Sir Robert Peel eontended that the altera-
tions, and The sUbmis'i ion OF the number 10 the House.
made 1t altogether a new il.-Lo J.. Russell. bav'
Ing entered the House, sail he would reserve further
/ a - fnn a.gnEfl H. A . IA
TO a eharg- OF cor up!ion In buying his sea-. bronobt
by Tho hter sgenst the former. Lord ]. RIsss1
a'reed that 'he character OF the House demanded ,bat
ne ea'e ''o'id he cleared up. The whole convcrsa-
non was remarkably ANNA ed ard personal. Lord
Nugen' otthDed laave 70 bring in a bill to abolish he
greater part OF l0l ,596 osths in the customs: end 1911,
oiIo ams ~ 'he ENrl.e, and 10 substtuts declarations,
with peraiies of flG0 for false ones.
MI. OB len afterwards brought forward the dis,res-
sea st@'e OF L leland, which called forth a good deal az
discussion: whatever differences there we're on par
ucu'ar pcints, almost all The Hon. Members who snok.
on that subject admitted the necessity Of in,rodpcing
poor laws in'o Ireland, as the only means OF pro,ec :,
ces of absentee landlords.
10 The H:u'e OF Lords on the I4h, in reply 10 in
CURES made by The Marquis OF Londonderry, Earl
~ gave similar explanations 10 those m,de in
we commons, In relation t, the Nj niste rial plan Of 70
form, lie (tari Gtsy) sIoOd pledged, for one, TO The
principles OF 'hs bill. An extend, I'd discussion spsued
Inc I.rd Chancellor earnestly defended the measure
la the Commons, on The same day. on The presen,a-
'on OF psthions pro and con, The debates, or rather de.
suitOry conversations. were continued. Mr.. Hunt. on
presenting a petition from Manchester, charged Mr..
O'Conneli with having abandoned his princinIes. and
WIN having song ~ t. trtiic with the MARQUIS of An
glesey for a seat or the bench, as the condi,ion an which
l"agi aliug" was to cease.
MIR. O'Connell denied that there was a psr,icls RI
rum In ihI' representation. He supported the bill,
because, as lar as !, went, he considered il would Re q
great boon to the people, and expressed his conviction
that Mr.. Hunt had "sold himssll'' 10 the Tories. sssnd
a dainty pennyworih they had got" Mr.. Hunt re.
J9in'd ttat he had never shifted his principles; and
added that Mr.. BEnDeti had told bin that Mr.. O'Cor-
nell endeavored 10 obtain the Chic f.Justiceshin of ,be
Common Pleas, Afterwards conferred on Mr.. Doh4riv.
MIR O'Connell admitted that Mr.. Bennett wa. a man
Of cbareeter, but declared that, if Me-. Bennett had
said any thing OF the kind, he had said that which was
most untrue.
A message from the King excited much surpri,e:
az II was not imagined II would relate to any subject
but parliamentary reform. 1t was, however, cali on
me house to make provisions for the Queen, in case
OF his Maj-siy's demise.
The third reading of the Civil List Bill call, ID forth
a good d<al OF desuiiory, but Intellectual, oprodiior; bn,
Oh the subject Of reducing the salaries of the House.
hold Oticers, a~gvesGbly TO The recommendation of in,
,ina'i~n that the present amount of salary might rot
be continued.
The morning HersId cf the 18Th, under the Civ
heads, says That the declarations o. The Ministry seem
ed catcufa'ed TO shake 'be confidence OF the people in
them. ii" ills asked, "Ihe measure for The reduc-
ton OF The number Of members be considered desira.
bic. Why should not the Ministers make ID a sine ana
nom Bot IL, upon %rrGsction, they do not think IL worth
retaining, why not give IL up at onccl Why talk a.
bout berg compelled by a vote Of the House, There
can be 10 doubt that a new parliament would enable
them to carry the present Bill, and, when Ministers
talk about being COMPELLED by the House. Il would
really seem that the King has re IA ed TO allow them
to report to o new Parliament" II il broadly intima,.
ed that, ii Ministers should be deprived Of the power
TO dissolve Parliament, i, would be asrribed mott 10 his
Majesty; but TO foul and ireacberous means alluding