Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-03-22
ONE MONTH LATER FROM ENGLAND.

changes in the revenue and duty system of Gre;
II Britain (of which give full an exposition !
the oapers yet received enable us to make) canne
i fail to exercise an extensive influence upon on
trade witt that country.
i We are panied TO say that there are no account
of the ong-looSed for ships England, United States
and Normandie Our worst fears are that thes
vessels, with the passengers, officers, and crews
have persisted in the memorable gale of the ! Il
and 18th Of December.
4 The packet ship Vile de Lyons, Capt. Stoddard
which left Hayre on the LIST of February, struck OF
the rocks off Monfarve, near La Hogue, on tn,
3D. bged, and became perfect wreck.
Cotton has advanced al. per lib. Canadian
flour was quoted 26 27s., and United States 81
2Ss. free and l6 It's. in bond
II The session of Parliament was opened on the 4tl
| of February. The prominent points of the Queens
speech were suggestion for an increase of the ma
val estimates for the purpose of creating steam
feet another for enlarged educational provisions il
Ireland and recommendation to continue the in
come tax with view to reductions on other taxes
| Sir Robert Peel announced in the House of Com
mons, on the first night of the session, that the com
missioners TO arrange new plan for the suppress.
sion of the slave trade were, the Duke de Broglie
on the part of France and DIR. Washington on the
part of England. Sir Robert said that no method
could be efectual unless supported by public OPT
Mon, and as public opinion in France was against
the right Of search, it must of necessity be abandoned
A new Arctic expedition is to be undertaken, the
command of which viii deyolys upon Sir John
Franklin, with Captain Crozer as SECOND, The
Erebus and Terror have been towed up TO Wool.
witch, and are fitting with propeller, to force their
way through the ice in Baffin's Bay. They will
still be able to take two years provisions. The
intended route is through Barrow Straits, between
Cape Walker and Baakes's Land and thence to the
continent of America to the westward of Woollason
Land
PARLIAMENTARY SUMMARY.
Parliament opened the 4th of February in the usual
form The Speech from the Throne embraced variety of
TOPICS and has already directed attention many matters of
stirring interest," which give promise OF unusually busy
session After referring with satisfaction to the increased
Of trade and during the past year, the speech
adves to the visits Of the Emperor Of Russia and the
King Of the French touching lightly the late discussions
with the French Government and expressing conviction
the maintenance Of the good understanding which these
discussions might have impaired is essential to the best
of both countries The usual paragraph relating the
Estimates contains important in reference
the navy, and points the necessity of increase in the
naval estimates oT the purpose of creating steam fleet tC
i protect our extended commence and our coasts.
The improvement manifested in tbs aHas of Ireland is
mentioned with satisfaction and the decrease OF political
agitation and excitement attributed the sautary application
of private capital to the railroads and other useful public
terprises which occupy attention in that country
brief aluson made the Charitable Requests Act and the
report Of the Land Commission. An important indication
the policy Of Ministers in regard to Ireland is contained in the
paragraph which recommends tha pepey of improving and
extending the opportunities for acadamcal educaoap slu
sion to Sir R. PeePs pledge that he will establish colleges
various parts of Ireland for the education of Roman Caho
lies and propose large increase Of the grant Maynooth
The speech then another part of the Ministerial
pocy which is likely much interest in Scotland
it shows sst ae system of banking which has long prevail
ed In that part Of tins ee will be brought under revision
this session. After referring to The commission the health
large towns and promising that the report thereon shall l
medatey be submitted the House, the speech directs ae
zion tie IncomeTax, and suggests in cautious this
expectancy of continuing its operation for further period, IN
order provide adequsey for the public service and at the
same time give fssmen the means Of eectng reductions
on other taxes IL coqeldes by emphatcaly expressing
hope that these important matters may be considered in such
strengthen the feelings mutual confidence and
goodwill between all classes, and improve he coalition Of
the people.
The addresses of both houses in reply to the ROYAL Speech
| were voted without much discussion
AGRICULTURE.
In the Commons Thursday the Blb the subject of Ag
ricunre brought under notice by speech from Mr. Cob
den, who suggested that the agrcutus should Join him in
asking Tor committee OF inquiry into the effect of protective
duties on the interests OF the farmers and aboers Mr.
Miles stated in reply, that the agrcurists had no intention
Of asking for committee. He acknowledged, however the
courtesy of Mr. Golden, but rather distrusted the concert
winch ne offered to establish the subject between the two
sides of the House Mr. Bankes protested against the
mittee and expressed his hope that Government would do
something better for the agrcuursts than committee
Of inquiry Sir X. Peel deprecated any discussion the
corn laws and said that the agricultural members who had
risen so hastily to protest against the appointment of
mttee OF inquiry, would have acted wiser they had taken
fortnight to consider Of it, As to his intentions he said
he was under pledge condition opposed TO the principles
he had laid down in 1912 He would not deny the existence
of agricultural distress but he dsbeeved that ii unver
SAL that it could be fairly attributed the operation Of the
law he had introduced three years 81 do not believe"
said Sir K Peel that the change Of the laws has been
the Of agricultural Distress and feel bound state that
cannot look to Parliament for remedy for that distress in
further legislation in that respect think the restoration of
protecons impossible and even if it possible, should
sanction the establishment of increased protection
remedy for that distress which, admit prevails in part
Of the country, but which attribute natural Mr.
Gladstone took occasion to explain tho reason Of his secession
from the Government which attributable bis dissent from
the proposed increased grant for education in Ireland
The discussions Of the following week very impo
ant Railways and the Railway Department of the Board Of
Trade furnished the chief topics Of debate and Sir Charles
Napier made his usual annual motion the state Of the
Navy, with its usual results great deal Of amusement to the
House
CHANGES IN THE BRITISH TARIFF,
On Friday, the i4h Sir Robert Peel brought forward his
financial statement the leading feature Of which is the
nuance Of the income tax for the purpose of allowing the
reduction Of other taxes which pres upon the public.
Sir Robert Peel taking bis guide the produce Of the
venue for the year. estimates the probable income for
the year ensuing Il the present ncudng the income
| tax should remain unsltered, follows
Customs, (deducting e5Oo, 900 for assumed loss
Of duty on foreign corn ........... f22, 000, 900
EXCISE (addng increase Of ESQ., 000 600
stamps, las at presently l00, 900
nsesseo taxes ZUo,OVu