Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-16
EOEs EassN.
NEw York, Oct. 10.

LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
by the arrival last night, of the ship Britannia Capt
waite from Liverpool, whence she sailed Sept LIST, and
the Louisa Capt. Wood from London (via Portsmouth
the lsl) have regular files of London and Iivr
pool papers the 3lst Of August We subion the fol-
lowing extracts, which the only ones of interest To
be found IN these papers. The feeling in England
against the House OF Lords 1T will be perceived is a-
pdly Increasing, and will doubtless in serious
matters, If hey persist in their present France
gum and several other leading men, made strong speech
es against the bill of Ministers relation to the Press
The Meeting of the members of the House of Com
mons friendly TO the Administration been one of the
Many members who had just arrived from the country
were present.
The proceedings have been precisely what we anticpa
ied, hrm but conciatcry and will sure prove
satisfactory country
Lord John Russell stated the object of the meeting and
was followed by Lord Ebrlngton, Sir r. c. Ferguson,
Mr. Denson, MIR. Hume, Mr.. Wilks, Mr.. Leonard MIR
Bernc Mr.. Grote, and by Mr. o ConnelI whose speech
was OF the most concatory nature.
Lord John Russell annadverted on the extraordinary
course followed by the Lords in hearing Counsel and
taking evidences hut nc decidedly OF opinion that
the Commons. should Notwithstanding consider the
amendments deliberately, and agree all of them not
inconsistent with the object and principles on which the
We understand that the meeting was DISPOSED to agree
TO most OF the amendments OF the Lords will, the
exception OF those sanctoning the election of Aldermen
ana l"wn clerks Tor lie, the continuance of Justices Of
Peace for e the division of burghs wards as spc
cited in the amended Bl and deprving Dissentcrs of
OF their right To- share in ecclesiastical patronage and Of
their eligibility 10 the Council
There was some difference of opinion tie reten-
ton OF the qualifications but persuaded that this
amendment will lead disagreement in the end
No wards IN Boroughs, unless where there are GOO
The Aldermen to be chosen by the Council for G wears
one half retiring every three years
Freemen not to be relieved from payment of tolls
The boundaries so be fixed by the Revising Barristcrs
but not till approved by the King in Council
u is now quite certain that there can be no serious
difference OF opinion among the Liberal Members of the
The Lords will, it is clear have the merit of rejecting
The Bill should it ultimately be rejected after the com.
municaiion which will be made to them by tic Commons
But we trust they will now be guided by moderals and
learn that Sir Robert Peel is now in town
The Lords may delay the Corporation Bill for few
monis bot the chances that when again broup
before hen they viii have power tear it to pieces
pared.
But it is one thing to commit rash and an absurd act
ana another thing to persevere in it. Surely the Lords
arc not aDi"us OF the reputation of being fesolue in
error If they be not insensLle reason or xios for
any ming but their own rgn they will reccdc white il is
yet te ana proht by the locus pcHeHtin that will be
opened TO them during the ensuing discussions IL Is
the part OF fools, not Of reasonable men, to insist on
what IS plainly unattainabe. Ministers cannot and ol
not, consent TO adopt any amendment inconsistent with
The principles of the bill and if the Lords insist On snc
amendments the question that will be brought under dis
eusson in every newspaper, in every coffee house and
IN every public meeting throughout the KINGDOM will
not respect tic Corporation Bill but will Turn mon the
Lords
Do their Iordships suppose that the foundations Of
Their order VIII be strengthened by lorcinp on suc dis
cussions' We will not do Lord Wnchilsea lie nius-
tee TO imagine that even he suPposes any such thing
Retreat them, say TO their Lordships 0reccde In
time, and eyinee, while IT be OF use a desire 10 con
ciiatc and respect the rights the interests and tr in
claims Of millions of your fcllow.subiccis If Won d,
this Ministers and the House Of Commons viii meet
you in similar spirit lf you do not on yonr heads be
the ruin Of Nobility in England Lonon Courier. 9vg
81 rug
iFrom the Ionton Couder, August 2D1
The French papers and letters ltoin Paris inform us
lhat me hrst article OF The law against The press, which
makes the Court Of Peers c judges Of the Offences Of lie
Press was asst ncd TO, unalcred by tic Chamber Of DE
puues, on Thursday. The opposition then retired hon
ing probably TO produce effect on public opn,n IL
their absence thar by their speeches n the reader can
conceive present Tory House Of Peers or even a
House completely packed and coniroCd by te exeeufic
power, sitting 70 try whether the writings the Chronicle
The Courier bes dangerous to the State he viii
understand what sort Of law that is which the French
ministers proposing, in order 10 take from the Of
fences committed BY the press the privilege Of trial bv
jury. Here need anticipae any such law because
it is contrary 20 Magma Chara; but neither charters
nor reason keep the French ministers within bounds II
was well observed by NJ Pages that the ministers took
away the privilege Of jury trial from the press because
the Jufes found tie existing laws severe to be- excc
ted, and the ministers mean, therefore, to establish tr