Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-13

And from the 5ul July, 1851 similar duty Of las to be
applied to all muscovado sugars that's that in the
OF i've years there be equalization OF these duties
This is muscovado sugars only. Similar reductions
to take place refined sugars and molasses
Sir Robert Peel in the House, but part in
the debate except by asking few questions was noted
that he took the usually occupied by the leader Of the
opposition and which had been occupied since his resg
nation, by Sir James Graham.
Lord Brougham gave notice Of a resolution against the
adoption Of any measures which, directly, indirectly
would have the effect Of encouraging the slave trade
July 22-Lord Morpeth took his seat, having been re-
elected for the Vest Riding OF Yorkshire
Lord Benunek gave notice Of his proposed amendment
on the sugar duties-as foiows-
THAT IN the present state Of sugar cultivation in our
British and East and West India possessions the cd
reduction OF duty foreign ssve-grown sugar IL aEeup
just and impoc, tending check the advance OF pro-
ducon by British free labor, aud give additional st
muous to the slave trade" Cheers from tho opposition
benches)
The House was informed that the debate on the sugar
duties would commence Friday, the oath
July 23.-ln the House Of Commons Mr. OConneI gave
notice, for the session Of for select commit
tee on the subject Ut the Legislative between England
and Ireland.
1t will be that the country party, or pro,eetoni,.
have declared opposition 10 the Russell Ministry on the su
gar question. The West India interest will also oppose Of
course and the anavory party will put forth their nigh
test efforts indicated by the protest Of Mes'rs Surge
Clarkson, Huntington, Quincy &c, and the notice given
BY Lord Brougham. The Wing party proper is undoubt
eddy, therefore, IN minority this question: ard the fate
Of the Ministry sl the hands OF Sir Robert Peel with his
u personal supporters and udhercnls n they 60 with
Lord John Busse his probably will be carried; II
they 60 against him. themselves from the House
the new sugar Dill will probably be defeated and Paria
meni will be dissolved
The London Standard, by the way afms that 80 OF Sir
Robert Pees ~ have formally renouneed him; bot do
in what form this remuneration was made or on
| what evidence the standard makes s assertion.
Ma. ELIHU BgRRrr.-"The learned blacksmith Of
Massachusetts delivered eloquent lecture Of the Man.
chester AthenHum, "The Philosophy of Labor lie
DID go az The earnest solicitation Of numerous end' who
wished IN this way TO give him sort Of public introduction
10 The community and the subject selected being
n his present delicate HEALTH lar less exciting 10 him han
his avorito theme Of "peacc" There was very rood au-
deuce, noiewer Than $50 ladies and gonemsn including
many members Of the Society Of Friends being present
| Ills lecture occupied two hours In the delivery.
IRELAND.
PoTAToEs On IEELAED.-In reply 10 question from Mr.
| O'Counol, IN tho House Of Commons.
Mr.. LiBoUoHERE said that he had from various quarters
received Information that though hero prospect Of
excellent harvest with respect all other kinds Of produce
yet with respect % tho poatoo crop, tho disease which os
produced such fatal Effects had made i sppearance
again, with every prospect Of i's spreading As the
means which government might feel it their dlty 10 resor
TO, IN tho dsooso became universal he hoped
the house and the hon. and learned gent would feel
that this subject upon which the government shou
take no promaturo steps. IL was one however, which
would receive the anxious consideration Of the govern
| mont.
| Tvs PorAro Dsraw-Up 10 lato period We had
fiauefed ourselves much the healthy appearance Oh
ho growing CROP n0twhaand ng thu We saw OCCASION
ally number Of cuded stalks greater than had been
wont 70 Sec and In varieties Of potatoes scarcely ever II
! ell, subject TO that disease.
On minaey examining great variety Of potatoes, va
have been abo 70 perceive the dsoaso or perhaps
pcaton Of diseases great variety Of FORMS 6rs BY
the curl Of the leaves, produced practically speaking BY
the absence OF due supply Of healthy food from the de-
ceased fooueu Of feeders and, " nature had dognet
/ to mainain hor ofispnng-abortiyo IL is true.
DUBLfN FARNERs' GAZETTE
THE POTATo DnElsE.-1he Clare Journal, a paper Of
moderate CONSERVATIVE politics. and not on alarmsi thu,
speaks Of the potato crop-From various parts Of tho
country hsvo been assured that disease IL bat Too
plainly manifest In many gardens in the immediate W.
cnity Of this town, the potato disease quite manifest IN
the stalks snd when the potato has been dug the disease
found 10 DO even deeper IN the potato than ice, year