Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-08-23

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government will neglect their duty Ny lords, say
that the government have neglected their duty
daughter from the opposition with regard 10 Inc pre-
seryaon of the peace (hear henr)-and the noble
Duke has right 10 assume that we shall neglect our
duty in 10 future. (llear, hear)
The Duke of ellington say, my lords, tina! those
ri oils have prevailed for the last ten days and no steps
have been taken 10 put them down efecual!y -o pun
sh the magistrates who have neglected their duty, or
those who have taken part in the riots, several Of whom
are now in Warwick Jail. Clear, hear)
The Chartis,s do not conine their operations TO Biz
mingham. They very active in all the manuiactu-
ring towns On the Gath Jolly New Castle ,hey came
in large oce but driven back by the militia.
~. Al YARN they held meeting on the night OF the
Goth and did much mischief 10 individuals and Shops
| BY throwing mud nd other missiles about. letter
saws be assured a terrible example will be made OF
of those in Warwick CASTLE provided any thing is
proved against them" The Chafst Convention had
been considering proposition TO hold a national holt
| day for a month"; 10 be called The "sacred month, Gu
| ring which there To be no labor performed
On Wednesday the l7th, The Birmingham riots were
| discussed in the House Of Commons Lord John Rus
sell gave explanations respecting the conduct oil the
ma Magistrates, vindicating their appointment and their
proceedings Other members, however, reiterated the
| charges against them, Of negeclng their duty.
On Thursday in the House of Lords this subject was
npain taken UP, Lord Brougham presenting petition
from two Churtis prisoners in Warwick jail, compa
inc of inhuman treatment lie also presented petition
from the chairman Of the Birmingham Working Mems
Association, complaining OF the violent and Illegal pro-
| CeeolDoS OF Tue pOlCe
Lord Melbourne admitted that The treatment Of the
two prisoners had been harsh and ii their
Of it was True. The matter should be inquired into and
redress afforded. He read letter from the mayor I'll
Birmingham, asking fr investigation Of his conduct,
and that Of the other magistrates; and said that govern
ment intended to institute the inquiry
The report OF the special committee the state Of
crime in Ireland was laid before The Lords Friday
night the I9h. II extended over l4G0 folio pages =
Tie committee offered opinion, but recommended
The evidence taken TO The earnest attention of the
| House
| Lord Brougham gave notice that be should submit
motion on The administration Of justice in Ireland,
disclosed in the report Some oil the ministerial peers
urged delay but Lord Bruughum said he would not be
driven over to the next session Lord Normandy said
he ready 10 meet any inquiry into his conduct.
MosDAY, July 22-THE BIgMISeHaM Riors AGAIN =
The Duke Of Wellington defended himself from The
charge of exaggeraon that had been made against him.
called for the correspondence between certain nha
ban,s of Birmingham and Lord John Russell, which
Lord Melbourne promised 10 produce.
In the House of Commons Lord John Russell stated
the measures the government intended to lake. A bill
for the advance of $4,000 from the Treasury for The
establishment of police force in Birmingham, was