Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-20

| Austrans, fell in with small detachment Of 100
Medenese, on the road to Now, where the latter
had torn up the pavement, and formed barri-
cade. From this position they were driven, al
ter short skirmish, and fled to Now, where they
took refuge In the houses, and received their ene-
mics with brisk fire. Artillery having, howe
yer, been brought to act against them, they were
forced to abandon their position, with loss of
80 killed, and 81 prisoners. On the following
day, the inhabitants of Carpi sent deputation
to the Duke of Modena, to entreat for mercy.
IS The rebels,o adds the Gazetta, are flying to-
wards Modena, after having broken the bridges
over the Secchia. Baron Geppert Is advancing
( against Modena, with two columns, by the way
Of Carpi and Mirandola. In the course of the
night between the 5th and 9th, Field Marshal
Prince Bentheim crossed the Pc, at Francolino
and Santa Maria Maddelena, and entered Ferra-
IA without encountering the slightest resistance.
Austria having the right to garrison Ferrara the
fate of the revolutionary government of that
place was Immediately decided; most of the chiefs
fled, the insignia disappeared Immediately, and
a new Committee of Administration was imme-
diately formed. In the name of His Holiness,
to act until the arrival of the Pr9aegate Monsign-
or Asquini.
LoSDox, March 2s.-The attendance of Mem
utIS Ill I1OuSe VI tACtcd-
ed any thing on record. The largest attendance
on any former occasion as known b." division,
was in Committee, when there were present
$50 Members. Last nights attendance was 628.
Thus, OF the House, consisting of 65S Mem
bers, there were SIR hundred and t,cenfy- eight
Members actually in & about the House, & only
thirty members absent; and, il the largest known
| number present on any former occasion were $50,
there were last night present seventy Members
more than OH any former event!
The Noes went into the Lobby last night; the
Ayes remained IN the House. The first count
was 500: but, that number being questioned,
there was a recount, and the number found to be
SOL.
Mr.. Calcraft had the credit of having decided
the question, aud was greeted accordingly by the
| Ayes"
In the House of Commons many more petitions
in favour of the Ministerial plan OF reform were
presented. Admiral Sotheron, on the presenta-
ton of petition, said he was instructed to sup
port it: but he regretted to be obliged to state
that he could not comply with such request; on
the contrary Though he had intended to vote tor
the Bill. after speech that he had heard on Mon
NJay night, he could not now conscientiously give
the Bill his support. This declaration was re-
ceived with immense cheering. Afterwards, on
I
many Members desired its postponement for
short time, TO allow the presentation of petitions
against, as well as for, the Bill; and the demands
for the delav, and opposition to it, occasloned
good deal Of confusion. MIR. Calcratt eventual
! ly succeeded in allaying the storm, by express
ing hope that the request would be complied
with; for though he intended to vote IN favour OF
the second reading, he should be sorry II ample
opportunity were not gwen for the presentation
of petitions on both sides of the question. -The
declaration that Mr.. Calcraft intended to sup
port the Bill was hailed with as loud cheering
( by the Ministerial side as had distinguished Adj
miral Sotiferon's declaration against 1t. MIR.
| North inquired why the Bill for Ireland had not
been presenteds ord Althorp repiied that 1t
was ready; and would be presented soon. Mr..
G. Dawson considered that Ireland had right
10 feel indignant and offended at this treatment;
but Mr.. O'Connell and MIR Brownlow denied
that Ireland felt any Indignation or offence at the
DELAY. After an immense number OF petitions
had been presented, the adjourned debate was
resumed. Amongst those who opposed the Bill
was Mr.. Ward. of the City, who said he did so
conscientiously, but with much sacrifice OF feel
inc knowing how many Of his constituents were
in its favour. sirJ. Scarlett also expressed HIM
self against the BILL After an extended discus
sion. and reply from Lord J. Russell, the
House, which was then immensely attended, and
presented the most extraordinary appearance
from its crowded state; became clamorous tor
division. Strangers eagerly enough withdrew.
The division took place, and the numbers were;
For the Bill SUI
Against 1t ooi
Majority
That was considered as having resulted from
MIR. Calcraft's adhesion; but for that tact there
vonld have been equal numbers, and the Speak