Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-14
FOREIGN.


During the week ending OH Saturday, the 9th Of April
The House OF Commons had made several important deci
sons 1st OH Monday, 22d, Mr. Atwood's motion an
inquiry into the distress OF tue country and especially
to how far that distress connected with the operation
OF the monetary system. three nights debated, and
Mr. Atiwood's motion, which opposed by Ministers,
wasrejeccd 33l TO l39. Lord Aihop then put his orr
gna motion, which carried by 3Ol 40. 1t was as
follows:
country which would have the effect oil lowering the
standard of value. would be highly mex peden,.'
On Thursday the uote by ballot was the subject Of
long debate Lord Althorp though open advora,e OF
the ballot out OF the House, yet opposed Air. Groes
ton, that Sin oil future elections the be taken by bal
lot, and II was consequently rejected 2lI TO los. Fora
reformed Parliament this is strange decision.
On Friday Ministers fated TO defeat on question
OF reducing the duty on mall; having narrowly escaped
defeat upon previous motion by the Marquis of Chanos
on the subject OF agriculture We give short analysis
of the debate:
The Marquis of Chanlos moved the following rosolu-
ton :That in any reduction OF taxation which may be
considered expedent s necessary that the of
the agricultural portion OF the community should be duly
considered Lord Althorp opposed the resolution not be-
cause he thought the agricuurs less entitled relief
than the other classes OF the community but he had given
notice for the appointment of select inquire
INTO the state OF agriculture After short debate the house
divided upon the resolution which lost by majority
OF %, the numbers being lis and 90
Sir William lnglby then brought torw ard the resolution
OF which he had given noce.-"That the duty malt
be reduced from 20s Sd. 10 los the quarter aud upon
division on this resolution il carried agains; the min
listers by majority OF ten, in house consisting of Sl4
Lord Althorp says Bells Messenger with his chaac-
erisc candor and maniness, minated his intention Of
carrying the resolution into effect though had passed by
small majority. Lord Althorp, however Observed that
the decision oil the house had certainly placed his Males
tvs Government in situation OF considerable embarrass.
ment
The London Times, commenting on the VOTE saws:
There can be doubt that the vote entirely de-
range all the financial projects Of the Chancellor the
Exchequer. Though Sir w. Ingbys resolution reduces
the duty malt than half yet as a reduction OF
oIc
sumption, the loss TO the will have that
tent STILL however, it will be very large, will seen
from the amount o. the produce OF the duty for the
1880, fSs143O4
1881, 1896 27l
1882, 1859 1892
1888, 1926 I2S
But this is the only loss of revenue with which the
Chancellor of the Exchequer threatened For instance
it is confidently expected that the House OF Commons will
agree to Sir John Keys motion Tor the repeal of the tax
OH houses and windows and hattax in the las,
year, to 259i ,O00l
'We need hardly observe, that if the members of the
House OF Commons pass votes which diminish reve
by millions, they must, in justice and con-
sisency grant the Chancellor of the EXchequer equi-
table substitute; Tor any immediate reduction of expen-
dure (though much may be reduced) the amount of so
large delacaion oil revenue is what reasonable man
can expect, because 1t is what no miHister effect.
Let the ministers forward with decided aud
equitable measure OF taxation, and they may con-
WINGED, safely depend upon the support of the house and
the country"
10 be made TO induce the House OF Commons TO re-
consider their vote, though not seems till after Lord
Grey had rendered his resignation. On Saturday, Cab
net Council was held at which it determined, il is
said. TO lay before the King the resignation of Minister'S
aud take his order. His Majesty refused TO receive their
designations, and therefore, Monday evening, in the
House OF Commons,
Lord Ahorp said | am quite persuaded, that every
gentleman In the house must be anxious 10 hear what
have TO state on the present OCCASION The decision
the house on Friday being particular, considering the cir
cumstances under which IL took place. has as stated
the time il would placed Government under great EN-.
barassmen and i'll taking this question into our
aon we have felt IL desirable 10 bring the question agan
~ The consideration Of the house. and in such manner
that The whole state OF the case may be brought before
them that they may see clearly all the consequences
which may take place. occasoned by the proceeding
that night and come 10 decision with their eyes open
may be exactly the same what they came TO before -
Sir, with this view, and belev wing this will be the mode
which will conduce most to this end, it is my intention to
move as an amendment TO the motion of The hon baronet
Tor The city London, tomorrow evening this iesolu.
On which will read, in order that il may be plac
ed on the votes OF the house that honorable gentlemen
may have the opportunity OF considering the effect of it:
"That the deficiency of the which would be oc.
casoned by reduction of the tax malt TO los a quar-
ter and by the repeal OF the taxes houses and win
dows could only be supplied by the substitution OF gen.
eral tax on propery-(L and long continued cheer
ng)Isnd would occasion am extensive change in Our
whole financial system, which would present be mex
pedien" cloud cheers, and cries OF "No, nol')
Should this amendment Tail, of which, the London
dates only TO the morning Of Tuesday the 80 H. we
have no intelligence it was not expected that minister,
could hold their seats In any event. it that
property tax must, as in justice 10 all cldsses should be
! resored TO-
The French Government are preparing large nava
force at Touon TO be in readiness go TO sea upon the
arrival Of the English squadron which was expected soor
TO arrive there Orders had been transmitted to the
keepers to provide quantity Of materials for their SER
vice.
The session of the French Chambers was closed OF
Thursday by the King in person. Ills speech on the oc
casion is among the The new session com
mences in the course Of the second day.
PTOTOgdtiOu 0fihe French Chambers on 25th apriL-
The ceremony OF the propagation passed off in the
able manner, and the King every where on hi
passage to and from the chamber cordially cbeered b,
the crowds who had assembled 10 witness the procession
When the shouts Of 'Vve Ie Ro had subsidized the King
in distinct tone, read speech, Of which the following
"Gentemen Of the Chamber Of Peers and Of the Cham
Der of Depuiies,-
CATER the long and important labors Of this session
feel above all things the desire to return you my thank
for what you have already done for France and for me
the monarchy and the charter have been sreng b,
your energetic devotedDess; you have known how TO re-
recognize and support on all occasions the true interests
France and tho constitutional thrones you have lent the
most loyal support TO my government Already France
has reaped the fruits Of this. IL is longer hope alone
that entertain; have entered or new era OIL
present and future prosperity the country becoming calm
and treasured; commerce and industry developing
themselves with the most abundant activity, in every quar-
ter, industry the welfare Of the population snt
consoldates order wherever IL is established This pro-
gress is of despair to the fsctous their regre
vents itself in menacos; they will prove inpoieni YOU
honorable examples gentlemen, will sustain the courage
OF the good citizens, aud the firm support OF my govern
ment will be wanting for that purpose: am IN,
peaceabe development Of Institutions, the naona
security abroad we'll at hone shall be our reward
In order 10 attain that end II IL Indispensable ths
the finances and the administration OF the slate should
be brought back TO their egula situations tho regime PRO
t,r.os