The Sun. — 1831-12-31 (London, England)

DECEMBER.  1 The new Russian tariff comes into operation, by Which 121 per cent. are levied on all imports. 2 A Special Commission is issued for the trial of the Bristol rioters. -- The Judges of the new Court of Bankruptcy are appointed. 5 Bishop and Williams, who, with May, were convicted on the 2d for the murder of an Italian boy, are executed at the Old Bailey, when a number of persons are severely injured, owing to the pressure of the vast crowd. Diey is respited. -- Returns are published which gives the following summary of the state of the cholera at the respective Places mentioned :—St. Petersburgh, total number of cases up the 13th tilt. 9,238 ; died, 4,754 ; Vienna, up to the 21st ult., total 3,864; died, 1,847 ; Hamburg, to Nov. 25, total, 855 ; deaths, 448. 6 The King opens Parliament in person, and, after recommending the immediate consideration of the question of Reform, adverts to the distress which prevails--the prevalence of the cholera in the north—the opposition to the Payment of tithes in Ireland—the conduct of the Portuguese Government—the Treaty relative to Rolland and Belgium, and that with France on Slave Trade—the Bristol Riots and Political Unions. Sir Anthony Hart, late Lord Chancellor of Ireland, dies at hid house in Cumberland-street, in his 72d year. 7 The cholera makes its appearance at Newcastle.  10 The Spanish Constitutional General, Torrijos, with about 60 followers, who, trusting to the promises of the Governor of Malaga, had landed in the neighbourhood, and been surrounded by troops, are all shot, without trial, in the market-place of Malaga. 12 Lord John Russell obtains leave to bring in a third Rtform Bill.  -- The Earl of Mar is convicted at Edinburgh of shooting in the direction of John Oldham, Esq. ; sentenced to two months' imprisonment, and ordered to find security for his good behaviour for five years in the sum of 5,000/. 14 A dreadful affray takes place near Kilkenny, in Which 19 policemen are killed by the peasantry. 14 Os the motion of Mr. Stanley, a Committee is apPointed to inquire into the state of tithes in Ireland. 16 Holloway is executed at Horsham for the murder of /is wife. An interesting trial relative to the Duke of Bourbon's will commences at Paris. 17 After two nights' discussion in the Commons, the Reform Bill is read a second time by a majority of 162, the numbers being 324 for and 162 against the second reading. Parliament then adjourns to Jan. 17. 20 The Countess of Orkney dies at Beaconsfield, in her 76th ye tr. 22 The Countess Dowager of Darnley dies at Learnukgton. 23 The cholera breaks out at Haddington, in Scotland. 26 The cholera breaks out at Gateshead with great violence. 26 About this time dense fogs prevail in the metropolis for several days. 27 The motion for abolishing the Hereditary Peerage to Prince is carried in the Chamber of Peers by a majority 01 103 to 67.  HINTS TO BRITISH PEERS, By 0. P. Q.  I am not very fond of writing to my betters, or else I should be tempted to address a letter to the PEERS Of GREAT BRITAIN! Without 'Paning to offend them, I should begin my ad. riress to them somewhat in this style Loans—l have the pleasure to inform you, t.t Air- friends and brothers, the Peers of France, 1,hit yourded,by a majority of