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of the Peel Ministry-the Irish Coercion Bill and
the modification of the Corn Laws-the peculiar
position of the two great parties in relation TO
which. show the ftail tenure by which the able
and fearless Premier holds the reins of authority.
On the fate of these two measures depends the
continuance of Sir Robert Peel in power; and the
defeat Of either of them would be followed by his
immediate resignation and the formation Of n new
Ministry, if indeed it be possible to constitute a
permanent Cabinet by an unnatural coalition of
the incongruous classes of politicians arrayed
against him, but which, Sir Robert once out of
their way, would be no less hostile TO each other.
The Wings, under the lead of Lord John Russell,
who co-operated with Sir Robert in overthrowing
the Corn Laws,t seems, have determined to oppose
the other great measure, the Coercion Bill tor
the purpose doubtless of conciliating O'Connell
and his "ta." The Tories, on the other hand,
who were deserted by Sir Robert on the Corn Law
question, and who cordially detest him for what
they stigmatize his ''treachery," are in favor
Of the Coercion Bill and if it pass at ALL it must
be necessarily by their vote. Sir Robert Peel
will then occupy the anomalous position-one ne
yer before held by British Minister-of finding
himself sustained in one important branch of his
domestic policy by fragment OF party which is
inflexibly hostile to another portion Of it. Sup
posing however, both Of these questions TO have
received the sanction Of Parliament, it is mani
festly impossible for Sir Robert Peel to conduct
the government with fixed majority in the House
Of Commons hostile to his general administration,
though on particular questions sufficient number,
to-day of the Wings, and tomorrow of the To-
ries, may be found willing to sustain him. Ii is
obvious therefore, that there will be very
change of Ministry; but it is equally certain that
Lord John Russell, who will most probably sue
coed him, cannot long conduct the government
without coalition with the Tories, and that would
to be scarcely possible event, or, ifit should
fake place, the tesselated Cabinet would of ne
cessity be soon dissolved. Ii is quite evident that
changes, radical in their character, and vitality at
fecting both the social and political condition Of
Great Britain, are in rapid progress. The demo-
cratic principle has been widely diffused in the
public mind and has taken deep root, and the an
cient aristocratic features of her artificial system
are already more than half shorn Of their strength
and influence As to the end of these things, we
shall not hazard a prediction.
The most important feature of the foreign in
telligence to the American reader, is the fall in
the price Of produce; the first fruit Of the pros
pect of the repeal of the duty upon bread.stuffs
being decline in the price Of wheat, in the Liv
erpool market, from 57s. per quarter, on the 18th
of May, TO 52s. Tod. per quarter on the 18th OF
June! The prospect is therefore, exceedingly
fattering to the American wheat grower! When
The home market shall be destroyed, by the repeal
of our own tariff, and the destruction Of a
nuacturing establishments, the farmer and plan
loo Ill 10
jngs of "free trade" which have been so poetical-
ly depicted by Abstractonists--by men who
generally dwell among the clouds, and who natu-
rally draw the pictures on their canvass in iris
colored hues--images of sun-illumined vapor and
mist, and unsubstantial as "the stuff that dreams
are made Of"
LONDON, June 9th, 1876.
To THE EDToRs OF TUE WHIs:-
MEssEs. EDroEs,-Durng the past week. Parliament
having taken for the hoydays, but little Of interest
occurred. profted by the desrh OF matter in to
make sundry excursions the counuy-to Oxford, TO
Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, Richmond &c.-to see
the glory Of old England, which be best ad
vantage Of The county is beautiful, and mer-
its all the euogiums that have been passed upon it. II
Teens with yege,atsn, eaboraely cultivated, and
splendid Of nobemen and gentry everywhere
be with. The crops, particularly that Of wheat
good, and promise abundant yield The weather has
been oppressyey hot for days. and has therefore been
very favorable the wheat which will rpen three weeks
sooner this year than usual.
Since the re-assombiing Of Parliament, an important
has been made by Lord John Russell and his party
which threatens bring the Peel ministry to a close little
sooner than expected Saturday. his Lordship invited
his parzans to meet his house consider the
they should pursue respecting the Coercion Bill. They
assembled accordingly and Lord John told them eE
peden they should vote against H. which agreed TO-
This combined Of the Wings left the ministry
dependent the uncertain support Of the Proectons
Last night the bill on aud the interest excited by the
Of Lord John, brought crowded house together
At O'clock every inch Of ground occupied. Tho
debate was opened by Irish members against H. Be-
second had finished his long harangue there wer,
20 members present. and the conclusion Of his speech
division was loudly called for and the galleries cearet
for that purpose. But the reopenng Of the galleries
announced, and when rs-entered another Irish mem
her abusing the ministry and Lord Lincoln particular
~, iDr permitting such question be decided upon with
speech. Lord Lincoln Irish Secretary reoinod il
able and calm speech Of hours duration By thr
time the House again crowded suhocahon snd al
seemed 10 be impatient to learn what course the Protec
toniss would pursue. At length Lord George Bentinok
tho leader OF that the floor. lie son Of th
Duke Of Portland, and until lately, has taken no part 10
public discussions being addicted to tho turf and havn.
ibo finest stud in England lie good looking man
at about hy-Gye years Of sgo with brown hair and ro
whskcu. lie has strong voice, and drones his
very Ike Convontele ranter lie began by saying bu
ho and bis friends had given the Ministry notice, that
they proved their sincerity by pushing this mossur
through, they should have thor support But this they ha
not dono-but on the contrary had delayed it-und b
therefore had confidence In Tier MaJosys Minister'S on
far from aiding them IN the passage Of this bill,
would vote Tor motion declaring want Of confidence
o then proceeded 60 auuign Sir Robert Peel for reaoh
cry. and With air Of eHuliant mniRny, reminded hif
that be about 10 resp his reward. lila abuse wa
strong and direct. but very eosneond he rapturou
~ ohoorod by he party. feobIe withered old Iu
behind him eapped and roared ll he fairly oKhsus
"a. Mr. Hudson, the Railroad King, made tho weki
rug with paudis. AL "ths Party under the Gangwsy
Ia The Fotsouonists called we're in eostaeos Tn
Treasury Bench presented different appearance. Sir r.
ben sat motonicss. with bis hst souchod hs eyes
81 James Graham seemed 70 have the hdgeu-snd th
legs Of Lord Linooa and Mr. Sidney Herbert were
constant motion. The ooarseness and violence Of Lor