The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-03-06
FROM EUROPE.
The Africa which arrived at New York,
last Sabbath brought European news to the
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The Africa which arrived at New York,
last Sabbath brought European news to the
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ENGLAND.
Lord John Russell has laid before Parlia-
mcnt his long expected scheme for improving
and extending the representation OF the peo-
pie.
No town not having at present 500 voters
is to be suffered to remain as it stands. With
it are to he linked two or more adl acent pac-
es, so as to form an electoral group, by whose
conioint sutl,ragcs the future representatives
are to be elected. This excellent principle
is to be applied to Ireland as we'll as England
and Wales. 1t reduces the property Gualif
cations Of voters. 50 that householders, i'll
towns and cities, occupying tencments that
pay % rent. shall be endowed with the fran
chisc, as are persons paving t2o rent IN the
country. Hitherto tlO rent has been the quail
ifcation in town and $50 III the country
All who pay 81 direct taxes are also to be
voters under lh, bill. The property qualifi-
cation for members is to he abolished and
that clause in the oath of office which rcuuir-
Z Il IL
to be stricken out. 1t is estimated by the min
lister that these measures will increase the
constituencies OF towns in the proportion OF
SIX to ten
Lord Granville has been waited upon bv a
dcputaton. RESPECTING" the expulsion of the
Protestant Ministers from PcSth Hungary
He PROMISE, to attend to the matter, after
having communicated with the English Am
basSador at Vienna.
Lord Granville, in reply to the representa-
tons of the continental powers regarding ref
ugccs in England, SAWS that attention viii
continue to be directed to the proceedings of
suspicious refugees.
FRANCE.
Prince Jerome Bonapartc. the newly ere
ated President of the Senate. Is still to hoi'
T. the position OF Governor OF the lnvalIdcs. In
: salary Is to he $50. 00nt a wear. Large mum
/ Der, of people are rmi"ratng to California
The government received many more appli
{ cations for pa>Sagc than the funds OF the lottc
: nv, provided Tor the purpose viii allow then
to attend 10.
The President in concert with his uncle
e the cx-king Jerome, las drawn up the lis
I Of the Senators who are TO receive a CERTAIN
" annual donation, III consequence OF the no
o dic;tv OF their worldly means. The sums az
corded will vary from l",oc"t 10 3"."""t
Il wear. and are to he paid out of the budget
II \ certain margin. however. am informed
has been left TOR addin. to the list any maine
= which the President NAV think necessary.
/ Two cardinals, it /, said, have declare
/ 70 an
/ bishops have within the last few DAYS sign
= fled their adhesion 10 the protest oi the hIs!
II op OF Rennr>. against TIC decree which Affect
y the Orleans property.
l. The election. of Deputies To til" Icgi>la;iv
body were to take place on the 18th of Eel
The Government strains every nerve 10 OF
y tain not only a majority. hut the exclusion %
II every shade Of opposition. | he protects ra'
r been told. l,y a circular dcsp"trA OF the mn
c i>tcr that they are TO secure the return OF til
% government candidates they are To de-
y innate suitable person, to the electors an
' 40 means have been spared t. prevent md
Is pendent men from con:iuL forward or trui
obtaining support. There is 10 prv>s topglI
i ;hcir IL! irr>>y>. aud there can bc pr ~ mrc
in.> to discuss their claims. Tie mere >u:
II IicIon OF an intention To stand on the oppo>
: ton side. or to withhold support from tn
: Bonapari>t candidate, has. iii IL number f"
instances been followed by a visit from
h commissioner Of police. with a threat Of {,
o pulsion from the country. On the other hal.
f the costume OF the new Senators has bee
cared for and no small pains have been tai
IS en- to decide on the color and cut of the coo,
/, and the fashion of the embroidery. d pc
ccivc in the decree published in the Moni;c;
on this subject.