Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

uon VIII be considerably reduced at the present
election. 1t appears likely that Lord John Russell
will have working majority of about forty, and il
to this be added the help and support he will be
sure to receive from the Peelites, he will be as
strong, probably, as any Minister ought to be.
| The electors of London have behaved nobly,
not only in placing Lord John Russell at the head
OF the poll, but also by returning Baron Lionel de
Rothschild as one of their representatives thus
giving mortal blow to the last remnant of intole-
rance which existed in the constitution of the
House OF Commons. 1t was curious sight to see
SO many Jews in the streets of London as made
their appearance on this occasion Jerusalem it.
self could not have exhibited more decidedly mark
ed population. They certainly did not appear las
a body the most intelligent or the most respectable
part of the community, but let it be remembered
that they have for centuries lived here degraded
and prosecuted people; may the first step towards
their emancipation, now taken In this great city,
tend to the elevation of their mental and moral
character Singular, but pleasant reflections would
naturally arise whilst standing in Guildhall, and
hearing the sheriffs proclaim the election of Jew
TO the high post Of member of Parliament for
London; and to witness that announcement not
only cheered by the Jews who crowded on the
floor, but to find it hailed by the merchants of that
proud city, the arstocracy of Guildhall and the
Royal Exchange, as triumph over bigotry and in
tolerance; another step in the march Of improve
ment, another proof that PROGRESS is the watch
word of the times. And, again, was it not a strk-
ing scene to behold the Prime Minister of England,
himself one of the noble house of Russell, and
clothed, by the influence of his personal character
and his official position, with more power than per-
haps any other living man, turn to the Baron Roths-
child, rich, respectable, and good, though he be,
but still JeW, and hail him as his friend, congra-
t,,at al ,,,J Al,
zens Of London for having elected him. Mr.. DIS
raeli should have been here he might have cleaned
some incidents at all events there was matter
enough for another volume of the next continuation
of "TANCRED," And Lord John Russell himself
how has his straightforward, honest course been
rewarded! He knew his constituents, and they have
proved by the vote by which they have supported
him that they properly appreciate his services.
Take another proof OF the firm hold which the libe-
raj principles of the Administration have taken upon
the public mind. The electors Of London, West
minister, the Metropolitan boroughs, Liverpool,
Manchester, Birmingham, Hull, Bristol Sheffield,
Leeds, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Edin-
burgh, and Glasgow, amount in the aggregate to
more than 100000, and return ~ representatives,
out Of which number 81 are Liberals and Con-
servatives! 1t will be said on the other side that
Mr.. Macaulay and Sir J. G.. Hobhouse, who are
Mr.. Halves, who hold subordinate situations in the
Administration have lost their elections, and that
their having done SO is any thing but proof Of the
popularity of the party in power. If opponents to
the Administration had been elected in their places
1t would have been proof that the party was I'M
popular In these constituencies, but friends of the
principles OF the party in power have been elected
in each instance
Mr.. Macaulay lost his seat through want of
personal attention TO his constituents he is accus-
ed Of haughtiness and oyerbearing manners, of not
being enough acquainted with or Indifferent TO the
details of business requisite to render him useful
to such city as Edinburgh, and therefore more
practical man has been chosen. Sir John Hob
house thought he was secure Of his election for
Nottingham, and lost it through the natural conse-
quence ofsneglect, and the feeling which sense
Of that neglect would be sure to occasion. Mr.
Halves and Col. Fox lost their elections in Lam
beth and the town hamlets through the progress Of
RadicaliSm, and from desire to 90 further with
the principles of reform than they, as prudent men,
and as supporters of law and order, think it right
at present, TO 90. George Thompson the success
sor of Col. Fox, is better known than respected in
the United States and some Of the pledges which
he has made to his constituents will puzzle him as
much to redeem as it would 10 substantiate some of
the statements he published about the United States
Some two three others OF this class OF men have
been returned from various places they have had
some reputation at public meeting as " orators "
and declaimers, but they will soon find their level
in the House of Commons. Goblet and Hunt
were to do great things, and work miracles in Par
lament they proved lamentable failures. We
shall see what the new lights from Oldham, the
town hamlets, and Lambeth will do: similar re-
suit may safely be predicted.
1t is very crediable TO the English character that
all the hustle and excitement Of general election
have, so far, led no disturbance, no breach of the
peace, no violation of good order, no exhibition of
party rancor. There crowding and noise enough
in London, but nowhere was there disorder, no.
where was there any exhibition of angry temper.
Every thing was extremely well managed by the
authorities, and the admirable city police was ener-
getic prompt and wide awake, but civil, obliging,
and accommodating to a most praiseworthy degree.
1t was truly delightful 10 read the observations
which were made in the House of Commons on
the subject of American liberality and kindness
during our late distressing scarcity of food Mr..
BRoTHERToN, the member for Stafford, introduced the
subject in the most handsome and feeling manner,
and was eloquently seconded by Mr.. BRowN, the
member for South Lancashire Lords PALMERsToN
and MoRPETH passing the highest encomiums upon
the spirit Of philanthropy and good feeling which
had influenced the citizens of the United States
and deducng from thence the brightest hopes
of peace, concord, and mutual respect and esteem