New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-08
ENGLAND.


nco.h grant; and that, generally speaking, 1t ap-
psared to him that inquiries as to specific measures
to be brought forward in Parliament not yet elect
ed were not such as any Minister was called upon
TO answer
On the 25th, Mr.. Hume moved for reave TO bring
In a eil 10 amend the representation by extending
the franc hse NE gland and Wales u every mano OF
full sge not subject to any legal disability, who
sha have been the resident occupier OF house, or
mart of house, for twelve months, and shall nave
been rated to the poor and registered also by ensct
ing that the votes be taken by ballot, ana tnat the
duration OF Parsments shall not exceed three
years and that the proportion OF represent ves DC
NJ ace more consistent. with the amount oil popula.
ton ard property. lie enlarged upon the oanefui
const Quepcss Of influence upon voters, winch MADE
the vote not that OF tue eector. but the person VINO
IL fluenceG, and consequently u was lmponloie 10
have full and fair representation OF the sentiments
of the peopls tie gave onsi outline Of tns pro.
visions by which he proposed TO secure tee OBJECTS
of bis measure, and vincicased himself nom the I'M
puiauor cast upon him by Lord DERBY OF pehs
denagogue, which was defined toe leader OF q RAD
ble"-sn appellator he threw back upon the rooe
lord with contempt He was ouly tesuous OF doing
what every wise man should wish to 90, namely, re-
move In tine OF tranquility motives To discontont
thai me franchise was The riga of every freeoorn
EDgl,hman but he Grew the line st'ely whereas,
uncer the existing sy stem cne-onleth OF tne male
population regulated the law. and the representa-
ton was lot only imperfect but unequal and lncon'
sisttpt.
Sir Joshua WalDs' ey seconded the motion.
Mr. II Drummond opposed the motion
Sir Psge Wood spoke IN reply to the h All OF Der
by, who bad expressed hin- ,if as the cnampion OF
Monarchy IN opposition to the entertainments OF
Democracy. No Government, be contended coud
keep its around in this county any length OF sins
which attempted to Withstand she tee OF progressive
reform
Mr. Napier opposed the motion
Mr. Rotbuck supported tho motion, asserting thA
il wous provide for the bet representation OF the
iptellec, and coco feelings OF the country.
Mr DiEaeh maintained that the arguments ana
illustrations Of tie Parliamentary refoemeTs were
oil sided and unfair and adducsd great variety OF
statistical evidence to prove thas the cities ana
towns returned greater numoer OF representatives
to their popu alton than counties aud agricultural
districts With respect 10 vote by ballot, he read an
exsractfrom an address OF the Governor OF New
York resreting the great increase of bribery IN the
popular elections, ana description given by an
aneny nous eI Member Of that House OF the dis
graceful practices at elections in the United States,
as proof that 1t would not prevent the grossess
corruption and the most shamsful lntimidatons-
These could only be entirely prevented as they had
already been greatly diminished, BY the spread OF
education among the people, ana the consequent
elevation of the tone OF she community
Lord John Russell thought the proposition con-
tanned elements OF future danger TO the CONSTITUTION
OF the county, and II no hsdto choose between tnaS
should prefer the latter. He could not deny the
present popularity OF the ballot, but he could NOT
help apprehending danger from 1t 20 the Monarchy
arc the Peerage ne believed tnat mere wsie many
qualified TO possess the suffrage, and he hoped the
Government wsuld reconsider their determination,
and not refuse 10 take into calm and mature consd
Grafton the state OF the popular representation until
they were compelled to do so BY clear necessity.
He had alternative but TO vote against Mr. hunes
motion on the present. as he had done on all former
occasions.
Mr.. Walpoe denied that Mr.. Dsrasli did use the
words clear of necessity a. synonymous with
general discomfort. II good cause were sho wn for
an extension OF the suffrage the Government would
p a
The House divided, whom there appeared
For the motion "
Against
MsJoTity.. --.-----------~-.-.....-l5
On the a6sh in reply to question, the Chancellor
OF the Excheguer stated that in introducing the Mi
tia BILL the Secretary Of State would undoubtedly
state the reasons which, in tho opinion Of Govern.
ment, rendered that measure necessary.
In the House Of Lords on the 25th, the
Earl Of Derby fixed Friday, the I'd of April, a. the
day on which the discussion Of the removal Of the
East India Company's charter should take place.
The London Times states that public
opinion in England will favor the American Japan
expedition.
The Queen held Levee on the cath
OF March which was numerousy attended.
The Great Britain screw steamer had
returned from her trial trip, which was satisfactory
"A meeting Of the friends of Italy had
taken place in London. M. Mszzini was the chief
orator. He said that the Papacy was the curse OF
bis country. The moment the Pope was limited to
his forces and deprived Of the aid OF Austrian and
French troops, he would run away from Rome, and
thus the question would be solved. They aimed,
canddy speaking, at the destruction Of the Pspacy
both as temporal and spiritual power. When the
Pope had run away, they would adopt measures to
ascertain the actual state of belief in Italy, and the
meeting might depend upon il, the verdict would be
that the Pspacy was curse.
The Chairman begged M. Mazzini would explain
Why he did not desire to see liberty established in
Italy under honarchical form Of Government.
N. MazziDi answered: They declared themselves
Republicans because they are Republicans. and they
asked to have Q Monarchicai Government estao.
shed In Italy forgot that there were not ingredients
In the country to constitute it. They declared them.
been made without positive dag. round which the
people would rally, had failed. [Hearl
The Malta post brings news of Admiral
Durdas having relieved Admiral Parker in the COM
mand the Mediterranean feet.
The DAILY Ners says: The following
characteristic letter from Mr. Grinncll declining to
receive the proposed national token Of gratitude has
been received BY the committee, In CONSCIENCE of
which We understand that II 10 In conte mplation TO
return to the subscribers the money received for the
purpose:
"GrNTIryrs; The report being confirmed by ths last
wh memorial British yrstiiuds for my efforts
for the relief Of SIR John Franklin beg rsnsmis By the
Il u Uatefai Of the feelings have
dictated and request mes. earnestly thss
Wiz dsdcats 70 the recovery VI the
any sunis ,eu may have collected fer the paTposs.
:" claim heffy for my expedition the Of Gar
John Fran tiia The cause Of universal Humanity; and
my country wsuld have rssped much advantage az
yoUrs bad lie succeeded opening the icy gates VI the
Arctic regions.
II Only Iesrs. tina, the aid VISA 30 nsasctus and an
10 hopes tina. The Coming viii witness mere
powerful efforts 20 assist IN the Iscsey Of the brave
wte have period life for the advancement Of knowledge
TO beI EFT not England alone. but the who world.
Cfnfefully appsse ailpg honorable motives hsg
to decline rece,iag testimonial for act which was
SIMPLY duty, especially urgent upon the ctzsps sf this
maritime Commonwealth With sentiments Of great re-
speet am gsstlsmen. your friend, HZNRY GRInsELL
, To Sir John koss, SIR wn. Ed-aIo PATry, Capt. VIM.
PsSDy, and others"
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