Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-04-26

We understand that although tho ST.
rius has had very boisterous passage,
tho boat performed admirably.
GREAT BRITAIN.
PARLIAMRNTAnY PROCEEDINGS.
Lord Brougham brought in his bill for
the abolition Of apprentice on the LIST
Of August next, which on his motion was
ordered to be read first time aud print
ed Lord Brougham said he should not
bring it forward for action very soon,
meaning TO hold il up as rod IN ierro-
rem over the colonial legislatures.
March 90. lin the House Of Lords
the whole sitting was employed in debate
on the poor-laws, the motion being by
Earl Stanhope for return Of the petit
tions for their repeal, with the occupa-
iions, Sc. Of the signers. After very
long debate the motion was ncgatived
without division.
March 22.-In the House of LorGs
/. the report Of The council Of Upper Cana
da, on the general state of the province,
was laid on the table for the use Of the
peers, Lord Glenelg conscnling.
Lord Glcnclg's bill for the amend
ment OF the slavery abolition bill was ta-
kcnaip in committee. The object of the
bill is TO extend the privileges of the np-
preniices, shorten their hours Of labor,
aiford them better protection against
cruelty SC. The clauses were several
ly agreed tn, and The bill was reported
To The House.
In the House of Lords, slavery again.
The Bishop of London declared his con-
version to the belief that the apprentice
ship system must be abolished immcd-
ately--to the great delight OF Lord
Brouvham. Tho House adjourned to
Monday the 26lh.
The Archbishop Of Canterbury present.
ed o petition for tho immediate release
Of all persons, civil and military, in the
East Indies, from any existing obligation
10 take part in the idolatrous ceremonies
Of the pagan worship. Tho primate
spoke at some length in support Of the
petition, commenting forcibly on the dis
graceful y stem, still tolerated, Of levy
ing pilgrim tax on the natives in the
performance of the idol worship.
Monday, March 26.-In the House
Of Commons, Mr.. O'Connell and MIR.
Hutton were declared duly elected for
Dublin-their return having been con-
tested.
March 3O.-In the House of Lords
slavery again.
In the Commons slavery also. Mr..
O'ConneIl spoke, with several others.
Finally the question was taken, being
OH the second re aiding of Lord Glenclg's
bill, moved as ON amendment by Sir
George Grey, aud this was carried 800
iooO5. Majority 6i.
There has been another break in
the Thumes tunnel. No lvos were
lost.
II is stated that the Queen has con-
ferrcd the honor Of kniehlhood upon Col
McNabb, Of Upper Canada.
Lord Dalhousie, formerly Governor
General Of Canada, is dead.
LONDON, April i.-Depaiurc Of Ihe
Sirius Siea m-ship for .New York.-Thc
experiment of a steam voyage from Eng
Land 10 America has commenced
Wednesday afternoon, the St George
Steam Packet Company's powerful
steamship Sirius, Lieut.. Roberts, II. II
commander, sailed from off East-lane
stairs for New York, proceeding in the
tirst instance for Cork, from whence she
will start for her final destination on
Monday next. The Sirius is vessel
of 100 tons, with engines Of 800 horse
power and has been fitted up in u most
splendid manner. II is expected that
she will complete the voyage in fifteen
days, and so confident are her owners OF
this, that they have already announced
her setting out from New York for tho
ynto,n voyage OH the fist Of May -
She car, les out from London % passcn-
GERS. but tbs number will be considera
SIy augmented at Cork. Sho does not
take out any pooo,,, being intended for a
passenger ship only, On going down
the river tho Sirius cafre up with the
Great Western, with RESP" "c'abie plea,
sure party on board, and tria. OIL sPeeo
was the consequence. When tho rus
had got abreast of Gravesend, she was
upward of mile ahead of her rival
The Sirius made the distance from
Greenwich to Gravesend, against a
strong tide, in one hour and 56 minutes.
The banks Of tho river were thronged
with specta. ors, and both ships had iheiI
colors hoisted. Soon alter the depart.
uro of the Sirius the American line o'
packet ship Quebec, Capt. Heblrd, fol
New York, came down the river in tow
o: a steam Jacket. She carries out nc
fewer than III emigrants, viz. cabin IL
beiweeo decks 30, and steerage l22.-
The latter were chiefly agricultural Ia
borcss with their families. Some par.
ties were bold enough TO lay even wn-
gers that the Quebec will arrive before
the Sirius Of New York.
LoNDoS, April - City, Saturday
The advices from the United States
continue 10 be looked nj with much 90
Lcitude, ms until n considerable improve
mcnt shall have taken pIace there ir
mercantile and monetary affairs, It viii
be in vain to expect any activity in ou
markets for goods Of any descriI tion 70
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