Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-30

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ments relative to The massacre a, Newtownbarry,
Ireland, should take place 5th. Lord Farnham
desired the production Of these not only that
they might have correct information, but that the
public mind might be disabased.
In the House of Commons, Sir E. Sugden in.
quired whether there was any intention to bring
forward any measure respecting the Improvement
Of the Court Of Chancery
Solicitor General Horne answered that he un-
derstood there was bill preparing by the Lord
Chancellor He added, in reply to further inqu'-
ry, that those Masters in Chancery who had been
appointed subsequently to the present deVelope-
ment Of the Lord Chancellor's plans, took the
appointment subject to any alteration that might
be adopted by Parliament.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer renewed his
proposition Of last session regarding the Wine
duties; the plan is to equalize the duties on for
egn wines: the duty henceforth to be IS. 6d.
per gal. and to be carried into effect this year;
the duty on Cape wines to be as. Cd. till 1884,
then IS. I'D.
Mr.. Gouborn and others strongly opposed the
alterations, as they were violation OF the trea.
ties with Portugal, and that they broke faith with
the colonies. 1t was also said they were unfairly
partial to France; the changes we're defended.
and carried $50 to I57: maj. for Ministers l02:
the former duties were on French wines Is. Sd.
Portugal As. l0d. Cape 2s. Id.
The House on the 9th refused, III to &c. tois-
sue writ for another election in Liverpool, Mr.
Denison, chosen for that place and Nottingham
shire both. having declared in favor OF the latter
and left Liverpool unrepresented: it appears,
therefore, that she will remain so, unless on a
fourth effort writ is granted.
1t is said that Lord Brough ham has abandoned
his Bankrupt Court Bill for the present session,
owing to the absence of professional members on
the Circuit.
Lord John Russell has been honored with the
freedom of the city of London. After the cere-
mony was concluded most sumptuous banquet
was served. at which long list of distinguished
personases were present.
The Morning Herald of the lth has the follow
ing paragraph from the Edinburgh Evening Post.
81 We have just heard from good authority that
Sir Walter Scott very i'll, and in great danger"
Mr.. Simond, the Traveller in England and lta-
ly. died lately at Geneva, of apopIexy. Mr..
Smond was a resident for many years in this
country.
Since the opening of the branch Of the Liver
pool aud Manchester Railway from Bolton, there
have been conveyed ISIS passengers. The ave-
rage receipts for fares and carriage Of merchan-
disc at the rate of 100000 per annun, & the ef-
feet has been to drive every stage coach from of
the road between Bolton and liverpool.
The latest PARIS papers received at Loudou
state that the Electoral returns were pouring in
from the departments, and that the ministerial
preponderence was rather acquiring than losing
weight. It'll stated authoriatvelv. that the kings
opening speech to the Chambers will disclose new
and more worthy views with respect to Poland.
The Paris Messenger of the l1,h July says. up
to the present moment the elections of s54 Dep
uties have been announced;-of these, the Min
lister may reckon as his supporters s4s.
1t is asserted inthe Gazette de Franc to be the
intention of the French Ministry in the Royal
Message at the opening of the Chambers to de-
clare in favor Of the cause of Poland.
The French Ministry has renowned the main
tenance Of the hereditary Peerage, and they are
about framing system exclusive or restrictive of
the rights of birth.
Paris letters dwell upon the intensity Of the
heat and upon the gratifying prospects of having
the most superb harvest and vintage known for
many years.
A proclamation has been circulated in France by
the agents Of the Duchess Of Rerri, from Charles
\. in which the French are called on to rally
around the standard Of Henry v. and the Ouch
ess of Berri is declared to be Regent Of the King
dom. The Carlists were making active exertions
to rally party in France. and to concentrate
them in La Vendee. 1t was reported in Paris
that the Police had arrested 16O Carlists.
Great numbers of French people of rank have
lately gone to England; in consequence of.wh,ch