Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-04-21
HfOAs ERlGN.
LATER FROM ENGLAND.

New York, April 10.
BY the packet ship Europe Marshall, which left Lii
verPoo ON the 18th OF March, have London papers
of the 18TH inclusive
1t will be by the parliamentary sketch given be-
low that the Marquis of Londonderry has been compe-
ed, by the taken in the House of Commons to
rcnqush his appointment Ambassador to ST Peters
6urgh This was one of the first appointments made by
SIR Robert Peel 1t has been violently assailed by the
Reiormers, from the beginning, and they have succeed
ed IN defeating it. The course of Lord Londonderry
was highly honorable ia the emergency. Perceiving
that his continuance in that office likely TO enbarrass
the Ministry, he promptly, and without consultation
with the government, determined to decline the appoint
The Liverpool Courier of the 18TH in abiding to the
proceedings OF Parliament says that every day makes
more manifest that the strength displayed by the oppo
siion, at the opening of the session, strength alto
gcther Fictitious"
BRirisH FISANcEsc-rhere has just been laid on the
table of the House of Commons an account of the puh
lie revenue and expenditure for the year ending Jan s.
1888. The former was 46 800 SOL the latter a. sol 1901
leaving surplus of revenue expenditure, of Cos
1861.
HOUSE OF LORDS, MARcm IG.
EmbaSsy to DISQUALIFICATION If L0rd Londondcryy
The Marquis of Londonderry said in rising address
their Lordshps, he claimed their indulgence
relating TO himscfpersonay. Their Lordshps must be
of what had taken place in the House OF Commons
relating to his appointment as Ambassador TO Russia
lie would state 10 their Lordshps what consequence of
what had taken place in the House Of Commons he had
resolved upon Sir Robert Peel without any solicitation
from him hc Marquis OF Londonderry advised his ma
esty to appoint him to the important post of Ambassador
to Russia and ne thought, being experienced in dpo-
matte affairs he should have been able conduct the
business OF the country Entertaining this opinion he
did not hesitate to accept the appointment (ear hear)
Little did he think there any objection to his person
al character He had all through life acted on one urin
cpe, viz to the King and do the best lac could for
the country. CLEAR, hcar)
lie had under the circumstances, only one course to
pursue that to resign the important pos; his macs-
~ had been pleased to offer him He could 90 to the
station in another country with the dsapprobaton of one
branch of the Legislature. (Iear) He had come to
this resolution without asking the advice of any one not
even that Of the Kings Ministers. (Icar) Another
time, perhaps, an opportunity would occur, when he
could vndcac his public and private character (Iear)
God grant that he should be the only victim political
preludlccs He would only add that he defed any in
dgidual to bring single charge against his honor or
character. (Hear)
The Duke Of Wellington said he had recommended
the noble Marquis to his Majesty Ambassador to Rus
STA, well knowing ls great diplomatic services, and the
general satisfaction he had given for number of years
when residing abroad. (tIear) The noble Marquis in
his opinion, well qualified TO represent tie interests
OF Great Britain at the Court Of St Petersburg; but in
consequence of what took place in the House Of Com
MONS he thought his noble friend had accd wisely in
declining the nomination. (1car, hear) The House
would ecolleci that the Ministers of The Crown were
Responsible Tor all appointments, and he did not think
that the House OF Commons would ever take upon itself
10 interfere with the prerogave Of the Crown in such
appointments and chat IL the motion the other evening
had been pot to the vote 10 would not have been carried
The Marquis of Lansdown said it the Noble MARQUIS
had gone out as Ambassador TO Russia, it would have
(Hcar)
The Duke Of Buckingham thought the King had
right 10 appoint his Ministers, and 1t would have been
quite time enough to object to is particular appoint
nent when the Noble Marquis had done any TO war
rantit II was direct attack the Kings prcrogatye
HOUSE OF COMMONS MARcn 16.
ia answer TO a question from Lord John RUSSELL
Dir Robert Peel said that he had received letter from
the Marquis Of Londonderry, in which the Noble Mar
gus stated that hc Ind felt IL his duty rclinqush the
appointment Of Ambassador to ST. Pecrsburg The No
bic Marquis had acted entirely on his suggestion
Lord John Russell Thought the Noble Marquis had act
cd perfectly right after the strong opinion pronounced
upon thc appointment by the House Of Commons The
Noble lord then expressed opinion that blame rested
WITH Ministers for making appointment which was
adverse TO The feeling Of the country.
Or RobcrtPccl did not deny that the redcnaon Of
INC NoDlc Marquis ca0sed by The discussion in the
lionsc OF Commons but the House would rccollcct chat
~ was merely discussion, and an authorized act
Tho Government had not incriered directly or indirectly
70 induce The Noble Marquis to rcsirn Whenever fhe
Noble Lord CRusselD thought he was able TO form q
Government which possessed more Of Tie public conf.
dencc an the present lie submitted tat the best course
would be TO submit direct motion the subject Hear
her) lie (Sir r. PecD should not resign upon slght
grounds, and no DESTROYS Than himself 10
bring ihe subject hrly 20 On issue
Mr.. Hume said that the Right Hon Baronet appeared
70 have made up bis mind 70 be satisfied with any
lng short o. vote Of want Of confidence against the
ministry, and nc hoped the House would soon come to
such resolution
Sir Fl Hordinge thought that his noble friend could
not have acted otherwise than he had done.
DIR John HObhOusS considered the subject not 80 much
vote OF eensurc against the Marquis Of Londonderry as
proof That The Ministers did not possess the confidence