Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-07

caused the deepest aicdon. The authority of the
laws must be vindicated by the punishment of offences
which have produced extensive destruction Of proper
y and so melancholy loss oil fe think il right to di-
rect your attention TO the best OF improving the Mu
ncipa Police OF the Kingdom in the eectual pro-
lection OF the public against the Of SINH
lar connections h
sanction any interference with the legitimate exercise OF
those rights which secure TO my people the privileges Of
discussing and making known their gcv but in
pccing these rights, il is also my duty prevent comb
nations under which in their form and
character incompatible with all regular government,
aud are equally opposed the spirit and TO the provisions
OF the law and know that shall not appeal in vain my
faithful subjects TO second my determined resolution
press all illegal proceedings by which the peace and
cuny oil my dominions may be endangered
LATEST PRocEEpINGs.-Mr Hunt, amid loud cries
uencc edeavored 10 explain part OF his conduct at
Lecds,which hadbecn audc course the debate
He asserted that this bin would be satisfaco-
to the laboring classes because would extend
them any privilege.
The gallery then cleared for division and the num-
For the second reading 324
Against it 1862
Majority in favor of Ministers Lea
The Bill then read second time, aud ordered to
be committed on Friday, the goth of January.
may not be improper TO add that on the numbers be-
ing announced, manifestation of feeling took place.
On reenterng the gallery we found the Chancellor of
the ESGheaGer on his legs moving wi, h1t the House.
The motion was then put by the Speaker and
agreed 10.
The orders of the day were next disposed Of and some
notices OF motions given the particulars of which, from
the noise made by members quitting the House, not
heard in the gallery; which the House dourned at
quarter past one O. clock on Sunday morning. ; -
The debate the Reform Bill was animated and in
teresting and less tinred with rancorous nar venn
than usual Sir II. Ings opened the discussion, and in
sisted that if the Bill passed, it would make the House
of Commons the repository of the entire democracy of
the country innovation which he strenuousy deprc-
Gated.
Mr. s. wortley also opposed the bill, whence
cude that his iacr Lord Wharncie, has not become
convinced OF the mperous necessity OF allowing it pass
into law Sir c. Wetherel spoke with bis usual acri-
mony against the measures and replied 10 at lesgh by
Mr. Stanley in of the sensible, appropriate and
energetic speeches ever delivered in the House.-The
Rt Hon. Gentleman not only successfully defended the
conduct Of Ministers against the mputaons alleged ganst
them by Sir c. Wcthere, but demolished point by point,
all the elaborate sophisty Of Mr. j. Croker and
cd that Rt Hon. Gentleman that his knowledge of his
tory par with his knowledge of classical tcra-
ture
Sir II. Peel in heightened bat not incorporate Speech
avowed his continued hostility TO Reform which he de-
precated not much lis account, because il
would be fatal to the prerogaves of the House Lords
and pave the way to concessions, without NUMBER the
democracy, which would have neither justice
recommend them. The Rt. Hon. Baronet at con-
siderable length into details respecting his change OF Opt
Mon on the Catholic question, and fully convinced the
House, are sure he will the country, that
man OF spirit intelligence and patriotism, he could
have acted otherwise than he did, that memorable
casion.
1T clear from thcpcreverng hostility evinced through
out the whole of last week in the House of Commons that
all the efforts at reconciliation made by Lord Grey and his
colleagues have wholly failed of their effect They have,
therefore, but left, viz to create sufficient
number of Peers TO enable them to pass the Reform Bill,
in spite OF all the ingues and chcanery of the faction
This should be put into instant operation There
time for delay As for any further attempt conc
aion ii is evident that the very idea preposteous The
Lords will second time reject the Billeven with the
experience OF the past before hemuness they be eec
tually suiced with Peers We hope therefore, that
Ministers will longer hesitate adopt that line of con-
duct which the vital interests of the country, and theiy
own characters as statesmen, mperiously demand.
/, from the London Globe of Dec 1871
REFORM BILL.-Lord John Russell Yesterday obtain
bring in his bill TO amend the
of the people England and Wales and explained the
amendments he has proposed.
The plan it will be generally acknowledged by the
nds OF reform is improved in points, especially as
to the working of the 1Ol qualification clause. Ii is now
proposed to give the franchise every occupier enc-
ment (wn the limits of the places returning members)
OF the value OF I0 provided he is the relief of the
poor 1t is not necessary that he should TO the amount
of lOl because it is well known that the rates are i'm
posed according toa fictitious estimates much below real
value) but that he should be rated.
/ All the restrictions TO time of occupation SC. &c
swept away. The difficulties attending the operation
OF the former clause well explained by friend of
reform nthe Law Magazine, and afterwards in separate
pamphlet The amendment is practically an extenson of
II me franchise, besides simplifying its operation.
The same number OF boroughs remain in schedule A
If (oo) but not all the same boroughs the inquiries which
nave been Instituted as 10 number OF houses wealth and
limits have enabled the ministers (as they think to dn
gulSh the least unworthy oil the smaller boroughs
n correctly than by the mere population retums.-Ths will
regaGea by some as an lmprovemenand certainly it
Is SO Tar as goes but we confess that in common, be-
eVe WIN most other people, we view this picking and
fine Smnl he