Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-19

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GREAT BRITAIN is in u ferment, on the subject of
Reform, which was introduced in the House of Com
mons by Lord John Russell, the LIST of March; md
alter n protracted debate of seven DAVIS thinp al
most unheard OF in England, read first time on
the 9Th; and the second reading, which would test
the measure, was appointed for the 2lst. The prop
osition of the Government goes far beyond the eX-
pecta,lons OF every one; and Mr.. Hume Mr.. Hunt
and Mr. oConnelI, admitted that it worthy of
their support On the other hand the owners of
boroughs SIXTY IF rchict to be dianchised entire
iy, and forty sic to be reduced to one member each
are vehement III their opposition, and, in conjunction
with the uitra-Iory party, we're moving Heaven and
Earth to defeat Ministers ON the second reading of
the bill. All the leading men in the House of Com
mons spoke on the subject; among them Mr. Jeffrey
for the first time. The substance of this bill is first
DISTINGUISHING wholly in part one hundred and six
boroughs; secondly, giving Manchester, Brrsng-
ham. Sheffield, Leeds, Halifax, Greenwich Sunder-
land, Wolverhamp,on, Devenport-and to Tower
Hamlets Finsbury, Mary-le-bone Lambeth, now
forming Parts or Suburbs of London and West
minster-tco members each; and to eighteen other
towns, among them Wmtehayen, South Shields,
Muccesfed, Kdoerminster, Huddersfeld, Bolton
lie Moor, Cheltenhar,, &c member each and
thrdly-extending the i!rht of voting to all males
of full age not subject to any' legal capacity pos
sessed OF real property Of the yea.v value of fIo-
I(S44 44c)-or IN cities, occupying foi' six months
previously 10 an election, tenement OF he same
yearly value Poll lists TO be made out at ST. aed
times before the election and those only inscribe,
on them are to be permitted to vote The vote is
to be as now, uiua
In England, the cause of Parliamentary Reform
Is progressing, and although the GREY Ministry had
a majority of As against them on the Timber Bill.
they will not retire. The people are with them or
the great question Of Reform, and they will ultimate
ly DO sustained by the present Parliament.
The decision OF Inc King Of the Ne therlands on
the North Eastern Boundary question had been
called for; but Ministers refused to produce the pa
pers Mt present.
Parlianssni-Oa the 18th of March the Ministry
were LEFT in small minority, in the House of Com
nons on the Canada Timber bill-the majority being
46 against them.
The defeat Of Ministers this incidental question,
VIII not affect their permanency in Office: that would
be tested on the and feel sanguine that they
will carry their bill Of Reform,-n favour of which
the House inundated with petitions, and but one
solitary one, as far perceive had been pre-
sented against it by the Duke of Wellington in the
House OF Lords In reference to the Ministers being
thus left in minority, the Courier of the 10th saws
eve regret it. not with reference to the particular
measure, but because at an important time like the
present, 1t gives them the appearance of weakness
which they do not possess in reality"
All Italy has IN measure secured its indepen-
dence, and AUSTRIA has officially declared her de-
termination to proceed against the revoutionists
For this purpose she has organised an armv OIL
10000 men, Tee procedure is in direct hostility to
France, and must inevitably lead to WAR
Austria is determined to put down the re yolution
in Italy, and Metternch is said to have threatened
that4if France nterposes, the Austrian Cabinet will
support the claim of young Napoean to the throne
OF his father. But the party i'm France FATHERS
strength every day--The new administrations it is
true, amcable than the last but its per
manency Is doubted. LoussPhilip will be COMPEL
led to accede TO the wishes Of his people, and inter
pose IN behalf of the nations that are struponp for
freedom There reports of an extensive nsur-
rection nsSpan, but the accounts hitherto received
cannot be relied upon.
THE NETHERLANDs-T King of Hol-,
land has formally acceded to the terms of Separation
adjusted by the allied Ministers in London, and a
British fleet has been ordered for the Scheldt to en-
force the terms agreed TO by the Great Powers for
the settlement of the disputes between Holland and
Belgium. The sailing of this armament will yerv
probably involve England in dispute with France
the last nation with which England ought now to
seek quarrel
The Belgian nation have elected q Rerent to 8 d. |
minister the government until they shall have made
choice of sovereign who is willing to wear the
crown. NJ. Surlet de Chokier, Vice President of
the National Congress, and man of great popular
ity, has been raised to this Office. He was installed
with great solemnity on the 25th of February.
In FRANCE change of ministry, insignificant
wholly, so far as any great principles are concerned
has taken place. NJ LqfHe, more probably from
his private than from political causes
has been obliged to yield his place as Prime Min |
lister to NJ. CdSmtr Perrier, like himself banker
but who has not suffered in his fortune from late
events. Baron Louis Minister of Finance under the
Empire u Restoration goes back to the treasury nm
der the ordor: his ne hew admiral Rgny goes 10
the marine, In other respects the Cabinet remains
as it was, Marshal Soult exercising great influence
therein The order for t!.e levy of 10000 fresh
troops-the statement that the Austrian ambassador
had peremptory order in eveut of the French goy-
eminent, Directing to the Intervention of Austria in
the affairs ofltaly, Immediately to demand his pass
PORTS the vehcmence of popular indignation against
the Russian Ambassador on the reception of
the first disastrous accounts from Poland and the
penn Hed-for it seems to US they must be so-tu-
muls and paradDg through the streets of Paris of
the students-manlfest determination on the part
OF the French Government TO be ready if not eager
for the chances of war.
France it will be perceived has again changed her
Ministry Va FMe is succeeded by Baron LOUIS
and the new Ministry declared in favor of pa
CHIC measures. This is of little consequence as the
day has passed when the Ministry can proceed in
opposition to the wishes Of the people. THey are
determined to reap the reward of the Revolution in
July, and Philippe may succeed in losing his head
but cannot check the course of the revolution All
France feel that liberal feelings in Europe can only
be suPportedby the interference of French armies;
and Austria has given cause for Interference which
will be eagerly seized at.
Some further Disturbances have taken place in
Paris, which are attributed to the pupils of the
schools; but they do not appear have been of much
importance.
There was mob in Paris on the 9th, which at.
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