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Correspondence of the Commercial Advertiser.
LONDON, July 25 1851.
During the past few days there have been a little
more activity in social and political questions and I'M
mistakable indications have been afforded that the an
tcipaon OF new life among the people, such as will
the session OF Parliament TO resemble some
OF those which Immediately preceded the reform bill,
will be fully borne out The peace con gress held n
London this week has been largely attended and has
produced sober and general effect than any for
mer gathering in favor OF the A great meeting
IN the city to consider the TO be pursued in con-
sequence of the rejection Tor the fourth time by
the House OF Lords. of the bill for the emancipation of
the Jews, has at the same time revived much OF that
real feeling tor religious liberty which although some
times latent, is always to be relied upon in the metro
polls, and forms part OF its best traditions.
Sir David Brewster acted as chairman Of the peace
congress- and The fact that the list of the principal del
egaes OF the body in foreign countries included The
names OF Humboldt and Liebig, while the Englshsist
comprised many members of Parliament and scientific
men, produced very favorable impression The pro-
ceedngs characterized by great harmony and or
der, notwithstanding the vast and varied number of
those who attended, and although the speeches con.
tanned little or nothing that new, they were all ell
ectye and calculated to furnish materials for thought
which cannot tail to spread ameug the community
There was the usual proportion of speakers such as
Mr.. George Thompson and others, Tine ,udng M de
Glrardn who thinks peace the first principle of Chris
any exec pit when the honor ofFrsnce requires war
whose influence with the general public is limited and
questionable, but there also enough of higher or
der OF talent to create on the whole strong impression
Among the apologsts for non-attendance whose abb
sence was not TO be regretted Mr.. Thomas Car.
lyle. This gentleman advocates universal peace and
benevolence as a sentimental theory, while at the same
moment he denounces particular classes of social Of
tenders among our population devils regiment ;"
upon whom, because he oh doses to put them beyond
the pale OF reform, he would maliciousy inhct the
lash and the gallows.
r, The meeting Of London electors in favor of Baron
Rothschld and the emancipation of the Jews was
one OF the most animated that has been held for Years
and was particularly adverse to the Bishop IN The House
Of Lords The conduct OF DR.. Whaely, the Archbishop
ter as long tried aud consistent reformer was howey-
er particularly quoted as bright exception to their
perverseness and illiberality. Lord John Russell.
who is himself of the tour members for London has
at the same time evidently lost favor by the temper sing
way in which he has dealt with the question: and his cleo
ton on any future occasion would perhaps be more than
doubtful: The result OF the present meeting that
his ordship should be called upon forthwith to intro
duce new bill into the upper house, not as an open
but as Ministerial measure by which he and his Cabi
net will stand or fall
Meanwhile Alderman Salomons, the recently elect
ed member for Greenwich, is boldly keeping up the
contest as to his rign TO Sit under the existing
law lie has already attended the House, and vo ed
three times for the purpose of provoking prosecution
against him, to test The legal question in the courts of
law, and two notices OF action have consequently been
served upon him. The nominal penalties in case of
an adverse decision are tremendous but he has cacu-
laied his ground and displayed self possession and
boldness, coupled with digni6ed and gentlemany
bearing, which have made him at this moment one Of
the most popular men IN London The feeling toward
Baron Rothschlld is also OF the warmest kind.
The second reading of the Papal aggression bill has
passed the Lords by powerful majority of 265 against
oo and tn measure, which may be considered have
absorbed the whole session, is therefore virtually
concluded Both houses OF Parliament are Fastening to
Dflng Their other business to end but the excitement
on tke Jew bill has inlerposed an unlocked for delay
and 1t is not expected that the prorogation will take
place until the middle oil August.
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his agents have discreety endeavorea to keep quiet
;. The example OF Mr.. Peabody, in promoting cor
qial Intercourse betwet the Americans and English in
London, has been followed by Mr.. Brown Westhe d,
the memberfor Knaresborough this gentleman having
on wednesday last given magnificent dinner at the
Cla'endon Hotel to the American Minister and about
thirty or forty other guests of about half were
from the Uniled States. The party thus intermngIed
consisted ofthe American Minister Mr.. Bancroft Day 8,
Hon. Nathan Appleton, Col. Van Allen, Governor All
ken. Hon.. Ashbel Smith, Mr. Peabody, Mr. Rotch.
Colonel Lawrence, Co onel Aspinwail, Mr.. Asa
Whitney, Mr.. George Sumner. Dr. Warren. M
Dexter, Mr. Newell and Mr. ii. surgis as Amer .
cans; and Lord Pamerson, the Earl OF Fowls, Lord
Mr Gladstone, M P, NJ. Cardwell, M P, Colonel
freestun, M. P, Mr.. Locke, M. P, Mr. Brotherton.
~ ". mi. MT; William LA Brown, M. P Mr.. Paxton,
Dr AsnWel! and Mr.. Sampson, as Englishmep. The
Attorney General and Lord Robert Grosve nor had
also accepted invitations but were unable 10 attend
Nothing could have gone off more SUCCESSFULLY and it
was hapas one IN the morning before the party broke
Inc entertainment being private one there was
degree OF unreserve in the speeches which rendered
them more real and gratifying than on ordinary occa-
SONS and there has consequently rarely been meet
ing that could leave an impression more agreeable and
permanent Mr.. Lawrence, in proposing the health
OF Lord Palmerston and Mr. Dav s in proposing the
6ench and the bar spoke in cordial and open vet deni-
ned manner that fully conveyed the that as desi
rable. Lord Pamerston, in his reply TO Mr.. L., was
consequently greeted with an enthusiasm which he no.
tced with evident pleasure and emotion and which in.
spred him to the happest expressions that vein of
playful earnestness which is peculiarly his own The
other speakers were Mr. Ashbel Smith, Mr. Sumner,
Lord Fowls, Mr.. Gladstone and Mr.. CardwelL
With regard to foreign affairs thele is nothing new.
vote OF ceusure on the French Government carried
in the Assembly by majority of 49, the effect that
1t had contrary to it's duty" used ts influence excite
the citizens to petition for the revision OF the consu.
ton, seems to have created little effect beyond the mo-
menary surprise.
The prospects ofhe harvest are still not unlavorable
although the weather is very unsettled.
On the continent there is promise of about an ave-
rage.
The cotton market continues heavy. In grain there
mas been Lo alteration. The funds Likewise remain
without charge.
There is still some little anxiety as to the state of at
fars at Liverpool, but thus far there have been no fail
ures OF Importance IN addition to the two which were
mentioned by the last packet.
The next steamer from this side will be the Arctic on
the 5Oth. SPECTATOR.
LIBERTY OF CoNscIENoE.-A Court Martial was
recently held at Fort Columbus, N Y for the trial of
soldier, who is Roman Catholic. The charge pre-
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