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Bit down quietly , without setting fire to the house of a Minister , or sending a King or Queen about tieir business . ( Much cheering . ) The reason of that was , that all classes of the people co-operated . They saw disasters abroad , because the masses had 110 men Of intelligence and -wealth to lead them in their movements . If it ever came to pass in this country that the men of the middle classes , even the members of the aristocracy , refused to come forward and aid the working classes in their efforts to obtain their rights , then farewell to our old system of carrying things by moral means ! ( Cheers . ) They mig ht make one great stride , or do much by some convulsive effort , bnt it would be followed by the reaction which always follows on violence , and whilst they seemed to make rapid progress , they would be dealing with appearances only . It was by
moderation , by argument , by appeals to facts such as they could adduce , they * would be successful . Let them go on in the way they had begun , and they would carry a great reform , * which , once carried , would be carried for ever . They would never after either go back or look back , ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Lushixgiox , 5 LP ,, moved , and Mr . Latimeh , tenant-fanner , seconded , the first resolution : — " That as the freehold land . societies have been proved to be ' powerful auxiliaries to the cause of reform , by adding to the number of voters in the countv constituencies , and as they a ? e a means of promoting thrifty and provident habits among the working classes , " this conference is of opinion that thev are worthy of the earnest support of every reformer , and may be made greatly instrumental m promotin g the reform movement . " to the esolu
Mr . M'GREeon , M . P ., in speaking r - tion , said that the Houses of Parliament might be termed the House of Lords and the House of Jjxad lorJs . ( Cheers . ) The national debt was created to pay the co ^ t of taking human life —( cheers , )—no less than £ 119 , 000 , 000 had been paid since the days of -William IIL for the shedding of blood , and for the glorv of the Duke of Malbbrouf h . ( Cheers . ) The battle of Waterloo niight he considerod . tO IliVVC cost this country ~ 111 , 000 , 000 —( loud cheers)—and everv one who paid tlie window-tax mtght be said to pay for that mischievous and bloody battle . ( Cheers . ) It had boon fought to drive Napoleon and his family from France , and yet at this very moment Xapoleon ' s nephew was President of the French Republic . ( Cheers . ) The lion , gentleman concluded by pledging himself to advance the cause of Parliamentary " financial reform by every means in his power . The sittin ? was suspended for one hour , and on
the return of the delegates , Mr . G . "W . XL RETmDS came forward and said that , in acsordance with the rules which had been laid dewafor the regulation of the proceedings , he bad submitted two resolutions to the business committee , of which he had proposed to become the mover . The committee had sent them back to him , siv ' ms that they did not think they were competent to " entertain them . He therefore appealed to the meeting- whether they would allow the resolutions to be brought forward . The resolutions were as follows : —I
1 st . —That this Conference is fully Inpressed witli ^ the force of the numerous practical objections to a suffrage based on a rating qualification , and especially recognises the flagrant impolicy and rrOJS injustice of excluding any male adult from the exercise ot that franchise which is a natural and national right—inasmuch as those who perform the detSes anil bear the burthens of citizens , ought to jbe represented , while no sectioaof the community ought to he governed without being represented : —and therefore this Conference is of opinion that the programme of the Notional Parliamentary and Financial Keform Association should T > e so far altered as to base the right of Suffrage upon " a claim to be registered / ' instead of "' a claim to be rated . "
2 nd . —That this Conference , entertaining the most earnest and sincere desire to behold the rights of the workmg-cla ? ses properly defended and their interests effectually reiiresented—and believing that these aims can only be accomplished by affording an opportunity for men of the highest intellect belonging to the ranks of Labour to attain an entrance into the People's Parliament—recommends the addition of the principle of "Payment of Mem . bers" to the programme of the National Parliamentary and Financial Reform Association . 3 rd . —That as the Executive Committee of the National Charter Association and the Council of the National Reform League have severally appointed Deputations to wait upon the Conference and expound the views of those bodies to the National Parliamentary and Financial Reform Association , the Conference decides upon receiving and hearing the said Deputations .
Mr . Cdhtox , delegate from "Winchester , was prepared to say that all the farmers in ' the neighbourhood of that city would shortly come round to the principles of the association . As for the city itself , he there stood almost alone in his views ! but they all knew that Winchester , which had nine parish churches , and no less than fifty clergymen ( oh , oh , ) was celebrated for its antiquity , and for nothing else —( hear , hear , and laughter . ) Mr . Bright , M . P ., addressed the meeting , and urged on them the necessity of putting forward ' their views in the most acceptable and least objectionable way . The principal srround on which he felt himself capable of defending ^ Mr . Hume ' s resolution -was , that though they would exclude some . men , "they were not directed against any class , and would
not exclude either rich or poor , but would operate on all alike . The rich were , with some brilliant exceptions , timid on all questions which tended to a democratic direction . The policy of their leaders had been to create an idea that there was something in the power of the many destructive to the interests of the rich , than which nothing could be mere false and mistaken . There was a class which had a strong interest in that sort of wrong-doing , which was only reconcilable with narrrow and restricted representation , but he did not propose to appeal to them at all . They would come in when the great majority of the nation had assembled round the movement . It was of no nse convincing the masses that the association were not hostile to their interests , because they clearly were so .
( Cheers . ) But as to other classes in the country , he might say to the meeting it was not necessary , amid the vast difference of opinion which existed on political questions , for every one te say all he hoped would come to pass when this reform was carried . ¦ What each of them said as to his particular views would be quite sure to startle and alarm some one else . For instance , he would not urge that the moment they got reform they should upset the established church . Many men in favonr of a fair representation of the nation were for its maintenance , and he held it to be in the highest degree injudicious when they were seeking that representation that persons should use as arguments for it the possibility of effecting changes for which the country was not yet ripe . The people had a right to a fair share
in the government of the nation , and they could convince all but the timid and the interested that the true interests of the country would be served by a thorough reform of the Parliamentary gystcm , and by making the House of Commons the organ and mouthpiece of the great mass of the people . ( Cheers . ) There was a flow of opinion in favour of Parliamentary change such as never had been seen before . A measure for extending the Irish-franchise was going quietly through Parliament , while , ten years ago , the mere proposal to give Ireland a better registration was fought over as if the fate of parLie 3 depended on the issue . That measure was notoriously to be followed , next year , by a proposition for a considerable change in the representation of Great Britain . ( Cheers . ) A great change was at hand . He had reason to believe it was strictly true that Sir R . Peel had observed , not very long ago— " We should all be very dad to get up
tomorrow morning and find the thing done , but the diSculty is in the doing of it . " ( I ^ md cheers and laughter . ) Let not the Reform party then attempt to frighten others for the sake of theories which might be adopted in some hundred years or so , but let them work for a real change in a system of representation which they would have laughed at if offered by an European monarch to his subjects during the late continental disturbances . He trusted it would be laid on what he believed to be the true foundation of all valuable institutions , and that which could alone secure their existence and good working — the general concurrence of the virtue and intelligence of the nation . ( Loud cheers . ) - Several delegates having spoken , the resolution was then formally put , and carried unanimously . ^ Mr . " WniTWEii , Peterborough , moved a resolution , recommending the establishment of a journal which should appear under the authority , and ex pressing the views of the association . ¦
It was seconded by Mr . Bdatdso , of Uorwich , and unanimously carried . Mr . Tjiomas Cubk moved— " That the council be respectfully requested to prepare a bill containing the plan of reform proposed by the association , wkn a view to its introduction in that shape to Parlia * ment . " The resolution , which was carried unanimously , was seconded by Mr . Tillet , and numbered among its supporters Mr . Parry , Mr . M'Pherson ( Aberdeen ) , Rev . Mr . Worrell ( Beihnal-green ) , and others . .....
Mr . Thwjutes returned to the objections he had urged in the forenoon against the existing constitution of the conned , taking particular exception to the £ 10 qualification for becoming one of its members . He founded a resolution on the subject , suggesting that the future members of the council should be chosen by election , without reference to their annual subscriptions , and the motion found so many supporters of various shades of opinion , that the time allowed for the conference expired before any decision could be come to . At the dcira of the meeting , the Chairman conseqnently announced au adjournment of the debate until the following morning , at ten o ' clock .
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Libebtv ok Speech is Scotlasd . —Messrs . alago and Russell , who were , fined at Edinburgh laiely because they had thought fit to move an amendment 10 a resolution pnt by the Lord PrWasfc at a meeting on the Affinity Bill , have bad a grasd toirie given them , in which several notable persons spoke against the existmgi w winch fetterlibi riyof speech . - % «*« : Sleigh and Russeii are fetemiud to obtain all possible « 3 ress bylaw .
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MONDAY , Aprti , 22 . HOUSE OF LORDS . —The Duke of Richmokd moved for a select committee ' to inquire into the operation of the Act for Preventing the Importation of Cattle and Sheep Infected with Contagious or Infectious Diseases , with a view of rendering its provisions more effective . ., _ . „ After a few words from Earl Grajjviixe , the mo . tion was agreed to . jh ^™ - ™ The Marquis of WEsiMEAiH thennamed Remembers of the select committee . appowtjj to ajnire into the actions of the petition of the board of guardians of the union of Carnck -on-Shannon . Their Lordships then adjourned . HOUSE OF C 0 MM 0 ff&-SAVWO » B ^ -Tho OuscBLion of the Exchequer gave not ce that on Mondiv next he proposed to move for leave to bring in a BHl-which Vhad not been able to do prenously-forthc Regulation of Sa » n S J' ? j * j . Stamp Duties . —The Ciuxcellor ot the ^ chequer stated , as the determination of the government relative to the Stamp Duties Bill , formed after duly deliberating upon the vote of a previous evening that a rate of Is . per cent , would be adopted on all bonds of value below £ 50 ; Is . Gd . per cent , being charged between £ 50 and i 200 ; and 5 s . per cent , from that latter sum up to £ 100 , 000 , when the progressign of charge was to cease , " making the highest stamp on transactions of any value £ 250 .
Colosul Coxstitutioxs . —The House then resolved itself again into committee upon tho Australian Colonies Government Bill , resuming tho discussion of its details at the seventh clause . On the 13 th clause , which authorised the governors and councils of the respective colonies , subject to the provisions relating to the General Assembly , to make laws for their government , and for appropriating the revenue of each colony , provided that they do not interfere with the Crown lands therein ,
Mr . E . Desison moved an amendment giving power te the Legislatures of the several colonies to dispose of the waste lands of the Crown therein . Lord J . Russell , referring to the Land Sales Act of 1842 , observed that it had been considered that if each colony were to have its own system of disposing of the waste lands , there would be no uniformity ; the plan of Mr . Denison would , in that view of the case be objectionable . But , upon reconsideration , be admitted that there were objections to the Federal Legislature having the power ot disposing of the waste lands , and , on the whole , as it was not likely that the Federal Assembly would soon come into operation , he thought it would be better not to introduce any clauses upon the subject of these lands into the bill , but to leave the whole question as it now stood under the Land Sales Act .
Mr . Roebuck suggested a change in the appropriation of the lands , as directed by the act of 1842 , by narrowly defining the limits of each colony , and within those limits leaving the appropriation of lands to the colony , but reserving all land beyond the limits to the discretion of the Crown , Sir J . Graham , and other members , thought this suggestion highly worthy of consideration , and recommended it to the attention of the government . Mr . E . Dexjsoj ? withdrew his . amendment , reserving the power of renewing- it , if necessary , on the report . Mr . C . Lusuixgton , on clause seventeen being proposed , moved an amendment , removing from her Majesty any discretion over , or power of altering , the sums that might be voted by the colonial legislature for the purposes of public worship . The interference of the home government with the provision for religious establishments in the colonies , he denounced as a violation of the liberty of
con-. Mr . Labouciierr opposed the amendment , because it would overthrow a system which was producing the most admirable results in the colony . Mr . Roebuck , objecting to the arbitrary assumption of authority by the home administration over the funds to be appropriated to public worship , extended his objection to a variety of salaries and allowances which , as "the bill enacted , were to be paid at the pleasure of the ministry out of the colonists . He promised to move some considerable amendmentswhn the schedule came under
disc . Mr . Bright considered that religion was the subject least fit for interference by parties' who must ' necessarily ret in ignorance and . it a distance . - Mr . Labouciiere explained that the bill merely retained the practice as italready stood , and should not be changed without gopd cause shown , or a definite expression of opinion in the colony . Mr . Setjier disapproved of the clause as it stood , not because it was arbitrary , but because it was impartial . It " endowed four churches in assumed equality , and encouraged religious discords . After some remarks from Mr . Ceioholm Axstky , the committee divided : For the clause ... 203 For the amendment 54 Majority —149 The Chairman then reported progress , with leave to proceed on Thursday .
The Parliamentary Toters ( Ireland ) Bill was committed pro forma , in order that some amended clauses might be printed . The Metropolitan Interments Bill was read a second time , as was the Railway Abandonment Bill . The Naval Prize Balance afterwards went through committee . On the motion to appoint a select committee upon public salaries , consisting ot Lord J . Russell , Mr . W . Patten , Mr . Bright , Sir J . Y . Buller , Mr . Cob Jen , Mr . Beckett , Mr . Napier , Mr . Ilomc Drummond , Mr . W . Evans , Sir W . Molesworth , Mr . Henley , Mr . Ellice , Mr . Ricardo , Mr . "Walter , and Mr . Deedes .
Coloxel SminoRP rose amidst much laughter , and observed , that instead of appointing this " select" committee ( a laugh ) the noble lord at the head of the Government had better have said candidly" I mean to take care of myself , and of my own salary . " ( Laughter . ) " I shall look after my friends , and I will stand by them as long as they stand by me ; ubi mel , ibiapes . ( Renewed laughter . ) Let them support me , and they shall have plenty of turtle aud venison . " ( Laughter . ) He ( Colonel Sibthorp ) felt bound to protest against such a partial and packed committee as that now proposed .
There seemed to him to be something in tho atmosphere of the Treasury bench which rendered men , when they got there , quite different beings from what they had been before . ( A laugh . ) It was his painful duty to say , that he looked with extreme suspicion upon -all official men ; and in such a case as this , it was not likely that they would cry " stinking fish . " ( Much laughter . ) lie did not know how the committee would go to work , but he knew very well what would be the result of their investigation : He considered the appointment of such a committee most delusive and
unsatisfactory . He entertained great respect for the noble lord ( Lord J . Russell ) in private life , and he admired his transcendent abilities , though he was somewhat cunning ; but it was evident that this step was only a ruse de guerre , and that the noble lord did not want to be disturbed in his nest . The noble lord was attempting to get rid of one of the most important questions that could be considered , especially under the existing circumstances of the country , when poverty was staring them in the face , and people of all classes were suffering . If the noble lord really meant to reduce salaries why
did he not come forward fearlessly and submit to the House those reductions , which in his opinion , ought to be made ? But the noble lord said , " You shall not consider the matter in the House ; it shall be inquired into upstairs , clausis foribus . " He ( Colonel Sibthorp ) considered that the noble lord ' s conduct , in thus referring the subject to a secret conclave—a Star Chamber—was unworthy a Minister of this country , and was an insult to the British House of Commons . ( A laugh . ) Recalled upon the noble lord to give up this truckling , secret , underhand , Star Chamber , mode of proceeding ! and to take up the position he ought to
maintain . The motion was agreed to . Mr . Labodchehe brought in the . Mercantile Marine Bill , which was read a first time . The House adjourned at twenty minutes to ono o ' clock . TUESDAY , April 23 .
.. HOUSE OF LORDS . —Lordly Doorkeepers . — The Duke of Richmond , as chairman of the com * mittee appointed to inquire into the fees and salaries received by offices of the house , laid their report on the table . The noble Duke then explained the principles adopted by the committee in their report , which had been to avoid recommending paltry savings in well-deserved salaries , but at the same time to animadvert strongly on the extravagant emoluments derived from certain offices , among which he especially mentioned that of doorkeeper . He called attention to the amount of remuneration which had been received by one of their doorleepers who died last autumn , and who bad been in possession of his office from the year 1836 to the year 1849 . His fees in tlie four lowest years
of his tenure of office had been £ 723 , £ 724 , £ 401 , and £ 772 , and iu the four highest had been £ 834 , £ 1 , 272 , £ 2 , 570 , and £ 1 , 594 . Another " gentleman " doorkeeper who from ill health , Lad not beenab . ' e to attend for some years paid a dupty £ 150 a-year for doing his duty . The committee proposed that all fees paid to them by peers , by the editors of newspapers , and the East India Company should henceforth cease j and . the necessity for this would be more apparent when he informed their lordships that the body of Quakers ,-paid the doorkeBpers ' an annual fee of £ 5 fir no , otiier . reason that he could imagine than this—that : they took of their hats , which the Quakers themselves " refused to remeve in deference to . their lordships .: Tl : e committee proposed that the officer ^ and servants of the House of Lords should no longer receive any fees
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kSiV- ' should He properly ^ remunerated . by ... fixed Jalarks The only tfeW which the committee , pronosed to retain wore the fees payable for the issuing ElrifcofSummons tomembers of that house , '• The Marquis of Lansdowmb' Bore testimony to the able way in which the report had- been drawn up and to the fairness of the principle laid down The report was then ' ordered to he printed . Protection . —The Earl ofHARowicp presented several petitions complaining of agricultural distress ; and the Earl of Malmesbuky moved for » " return of the imports of wheat and wheat flour , also of barley and oats , into the United Kingdom , in each week since the 1 st of January , 1850 ; and of
the average prices of each week ; and also . for the return of the total amount imported within the same period , distinguishing the countries from which imported ; " and repeated the complaints of the agriculturists as to the abundant supply of corn which was pouring into the country . Perhaps the most melancholy result of the free trade measures was the change which they had wrought , in the feelings of tho farmers . They were now heginning to find fault with the constitution and the form of the government under which they lived . By the acts of the Legislature their property had been depreciated one-third . Before the late chango the price of wheat was 58 s ., it was now 38 s . But the farmers were- now called upon to pay the
same taxes as before . ( Hear , hear , ) What you had done was equivalent to raising the taxation of the country from £ 50 , 000 , 0 00 to £ 07 , 000 , 000 . The farmers were beginning to ask this question . — " Is it fair to ask us to pay the same amount of fixed salaries and annuities as wo did before property was depreciated ? " Another question , also , was being asked by them , and it -was this ; _ » is it fair , that wo should pay the samp rate of interest to the public creditor as wo did . before ? ' ) ( Loud cries of " Hear . ' ) Such questions as those must cause capitalists who had beeninstrumental in bringing about the repeal of tho corn laws to ponder whether they had acted wisely oi not . Tho noble earl concluded by submitting his
motion . The Duke of Richmond bore testimony to the truth of everything which had fallen from the noble earl . Agriculture had never been more depressed than it was at the present moment . The farmers of England had always been distinguished for their loyalty , but he warned their lordships not to drive those unfortunate men to desperatien .. He knew large tracts of country in which the small farmers who long maintained themselves and their families by the exercise of honest industry , were reduced to pauperism , and many had actually been obliged to take refuge in the workhouse . ( Hear , hear . ) . He hoped thai the great body of farmers would remain firm in their loyalty , but it was impossible they could continue to pay the taxes to which they were subjected . It was unfair to single out the agricultural interest as an object of plunder , whilst the
public creditor and all other classes were left in undisturbed possession of their property . Nothing short of protection would do , unless the great bulk of the property and the taxation of the country was to bo swept away . Unfortunately the right rev , prelates had fixed incomes —( a laugh)—they could not be touched ; but the farmers complained bitterly that they were compelled to pay tithe composition founded on an average of 5 Gs . ( Hear , hear . ) He would not enter further into the subject at that time , but he had stated enough to show that there would be plenty of agitation before long . The Marquis of Lansdowne declined to enter at length into the question raised by the Earl of Malmesbury , but would be prepared to state his views whenever the noble lord should found any proposition on the returns for which he had moved .
Lord Stanley declared his conviction that the present prices of grain were permanent , and not exceptional . He wished to know how long this frightful experiment was to continue ? How many more hundreds of our fellow-countrymen must he ruined before the government would be convinced of its failure ? Ho was disposed to allow tho government reasonable time for consideration , but some limit should be put to the sufferings which the country must undergo whilst the experiment was being tested . After some further altercation between the Marquis of Lansdowne and Lord Stanley , and some observations from Lord Beaumont and Earl Grey , the motion was agreed to .
The School Districts Contribution Bill was road a third time and passed . HOUSE OP COMMONS . —Mb . Smith O'Brien . —Sir L . O'Briejj , with reference to accounts which have appeared in the newspapers relative to alleged harsh treatment to which his brother had been subjected in Van Diemen ' s Land , inquired , injustice to the right hon . gentleman opposite and for the satisfaction of those interested , if ho had an objection to produce any despatches he might have on the subject , showing what really was tho treatment his brother had received . Sir G . Grey replied , that despatches had been received announcing the arrival of tho Irish prisoners in Van Diemen ' s Land , and the course pursued with regard to them . He had no objection to produce the papers . Refoksc op the Universities . —Mr . Heywood moved an address to the Crown , praying that her Majesty would issue a Commission of Inquiry into
the state of the Universities and Colleges of Oxford Cambridge , and Dublin , with a view to the adaptation of those institutions to the requirements of modern times . Some of the colleges , he observed , where the number of students was very small , had enormous incomes , and it would be for the benefit of tho institutions themselves that a thorough investigation should be made into tho administration of their funds . Many of the colleges were prohibited by their statutes from making alterations , and an inquiry made by a royal commission was a legitimate mode of proceeding . The exclusiveness of the university libraries , the discipline and course of study of the universities , their neglect ofnatire literature , the ceremony of matriculation and granting of degrees , the tenure and management of the college lands , especially in Ireland , were all , he thought , matters demanding inquiry and reform ; and it was because he believed tlie universities could not do it
themselves that he brought forward tnis motion for a commission by the Crown , whose right and prerogative it was to name visitors and commissioners to inquire into the state of our ancient universities . Sir R . Inglis , in opposing the motion , denied the right of that house , until a prima facie case was alleged against these institutions , to ask the Crown to interfere . He did not dispute the Crown ' s visitatorial power ; hut this was not an arbitrary power , and before a proposition of this kind could be entertained by , the house ,. which Mr . Heywood bad failed to adduce . ¦ Mr . J . W . Fortesque and Mr . W . Faoan , supported the motion .
Mr . Namer vindicated Trinity College , which was / ounded by a Protestant , Queen Elizabeth , from tho charge of illiberality made by Mr . Fagan towards Roman Catholics , who had no . grievance to complain of ; and with reference to the motion , contended that there was no need of a cemmission , that every species of useful science and sound learning was amply provided for at that University , whose estates were not worse managed than those of other Irish proprietors . He was answered by Mr . Sadleib , who inveighed against the abuses of Dublin University . and its exclusive system of educatton j remarking that the mere fact that its estates of 230 , 000 acres produced a revenue of only £ 29 , 000 was sufficient to justify inquiry , independently of the wretchedness and immorality existing on the collegiate lands . After speeches from Mr . Hamilton and Colonel TH 0 MP 30 N ,
Lord J . Russell , said , he thought it necessary that the views which the Government took of this motion should be stated to tho House ; and in the first place , it was impossible for him to agree with a motion in such a form as had induced Sir R . Inglis to characterize it as a bill of indictment against tho universities , not considering that the universities were objects of accusation by the great majority of tho country . The question of the admission of Dissenters into the universities , which was a question of principle , and for Parliament to decide , should be kept apart from the improvement of the system of education there ; and , with all respect to the universities , he did not think there could be any objection on principle to the appointment of a
commission to consider their state in respect to the education they afforded , for which thorowere numerous precedents , and the leading persons in the universities ought not to consider it as any disparagement . He then proceeded to consider whether there was anjr ground of reason or expediency why such a commission should be appointed , and observed that of late years considerable changes had been introduced in the universities , where it was generally agreed , the education given twenty ye / ii's ago was not adequate to the wants of the present day ; but there was this defect in ihose changes—that restrictions were in some eases placed by the wills offouhders upon the mode of electing professors , and unlesB this defect couUl be comiletely removed , full effect could not be riven to
those changes , flo thought it' indispensable to combine the education to bo given by professors with the ancient collegiate modo of teaching , and which he should be sorry to destroy ; but . the restrictions ho had ; referred to offered an obstacle to . this combination . Ho did not anticipate any great difficulty in . attaining tho object in view ; but it could hot bo done by the universities themselves ; and , supposing the object to be a desirable one , the only- objection was that tho wDls . of founders were entitled to so much respect that they should not be contravened oven for a great and important good . - But the change made at the Reformation set aside wills of founders , and moreover the State had interfered in those change * . Then , ; what * ras > there to prevent an interference ao
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f ar withthe'wills of the founders as to enable col-Wes'to place in the situation of professors the most oapable men , and how wairtuis to be accomplished ^ Some might suggest by bill ; : bu ^ he . own ed-that " appearedto him that a Royal Commission would be eminently serviceable , and that . it would render the changes m-ule by the universities t hemselves more complete . His intention , therefore , waa ^ not to vote lor the motion ; . but the Government would advise the Crown to issue a Royal Commission lor thtwb Universities of Oxford and Cambridge , and ,
o as theinquiry would be conducted in noi unfriendly spirit , he believed that the result would be beneficial to the education of the people of this country . Mr . Goulburn concurred in many parts of the noble lord ' s speech , but was at issue with him upon the subject of issuing a commission , his reasons for which were altogether unsatisfactory . He urged Lord John to reconsider tho proposition , believing that such a commission—which was of doubtful legality—would bo worse than useless—it would be mischievous .
Mr . Scully wished that Dublin University should be included in the commission . Mr . Heywood having withdrawn his motion , Mr . Roundell Palmer observed , that the course which the debate had taken was so important that some time should be allowed for its consideration . His opinion was that the commission would be illegal , and that it would meet the same resistance as a . similar attempt of King James , lie moved that the debate be adjourned . Lord Jons Russkll did not object to the adjournment . " Mr . Law , observed , that the interval would allow Lord John Russell to consult the legal advisers of the Crown .
The Attorney-General said there had been a misconception as to the nature of the commission . If it were an Executive Commission , to force inquiry , to insist upon the production of statutes , and to compel the attendance of witnesses , he agreed that it could not issue unless by act of Parliament . But this was not sucli a commission ; it was merely to receive information voluntarily given . After some further discussion the adjournment was carried by 273 against 31 . Mr . Roebuck moved for a select committee to inquire into the defalcations of Sir T . Turton , Registrar of the Supreme Court at Bengal . Sir J . Hobuouse acquiesced very cordially in the motion , which was agreed to . The other business on the paper was disposed of , and the house rose at a quarter past twelve o clock . " WEDNESDAY , April 25 .
HOUSE OF COMMONS . —Juvenile Offenders Bill . —Mi . Mokokton Milnb . 8 moved tho seco nd reading of this bill . He said that the measure was designed to remove from tho local magistracy the discretion of inflicting corporal punishment , and at the same time to extend their summary jurisdiction over offenders below the age of fifteen , when charged with minor' offences . Provisions for the establishment of industrial schools , to be applied to the reformation of juvenile culprits , were also contained in the bill , which the hon . member supported in a speech of great length by a large mass of evidence and argument . ¦ '¦ ' ¦ ., ' Sir G . Grey opposed the measure / which he
anatomised clause by clause , and argued that , if event came to be set to work , it would bo found wholly impracticable . . Sir G . Strickland also opposed tho bill , and moved as an amendment , that it be read a second time that day six months . Mr . Sharman Crawford seconded the amendment . Mr . Simeon and Mr . Hbadlam supported the bill . Sir J . Pakinoton considered some of the provisions of the bill most dangerous and unprecedented . Colonel Thompson denounced the cruelty and ignominy of corporal punishment , and appealed to tho chronicles of Wat Tyler in proof that English reformers had always resisted its introduction .
Mr . Trblawny briefly supported the measure . After a few words from Mr , Rice , Mr . Milnes withdrew tho bill , and the amendment was agreed to without a division . Affirmation Bill . —The committal of this bill was then moved by Mr . Page Wood . He said the measure is designed to extend to the conscientious scruples to taking an oath entertained by certain members of the Established Church the same deference which is paid by the legislature to the Quaker and Moravian persuasions . . ; Mr . Goulburn opposed the measure , believing that the sanctity of the oath was barely sufficient to secure the veracity of testimony so necessary to the well-being of the public . He moved the usual formal negative to the further progress of the bill .
Mr . Cockburn referred to the large class of instances where witnesses were restrained from giving evidence from conscientious objections to take an oath , and believed that the balance of public advantage lay on the side of a relaxation of the law . ; Mr . Newdegate opposed , and Sir E . N . Buxtoh supported the bill . The house divided . For going into committee ... ... 129 Against US Majority ... 19 Tho remaining business on tbe ^ paper was then disposed of , and the house adjourned . ( From our Second Edition of last ivcck . j THURSDAY ,-April 18 . HOUSE OF LORDS . —The Marquis of Lansdowne moved the second reading of the Pirates ' Head Money Bill ,
A short discussion took place , and the bill was read a second time . HOUSE OF COMMONS . —National Land Company . —Mr . T . Duncomde presented a petition from 2 , 000 members of the Nottingham branch , declaring their confidence in the honesty and integrity of Mr . O'Connor , but praying that in consequence' of the difficulty of carrying the Land scheme into effect the House would pass a bill to wind up tho affairs of the Company ; by Sir J . Pechell , from the members at Brighton , complaining of attacks which had been made on Mr . O'Connor , and alleging that one of the " allottees " sublet his land atone period for more than the sum for which Mr . O'Connor let it to him .
Sir Benjamin . Hall reminded the hon . and learned member for Nottingham ( Mr . F , O'Connor ) that he had given notice of introducing a bill for winding up the affairs of the Land Company as early as possible after the recess ; he wished to ask if that was still his intention , and if so , whether it would be a public or a private bill ? . Mr . F . O'Connor said the hon . laronet was correct in saying , that he had stated it to be his intention to introduce the bill in question as soon as possible after Easter . The truth was , that he had
not been able to bo in the house until the night before last , having been ill since before Easter , but he begged to tell tho hon . baronet that he had appointed the next morning for a consultation with Mr . Walmsley , of 21 , Parliament-street , with a view of accomplishing the object . He had nowaquestion to put to the hon . baronet . He begged to ask him whether it was true that he was once a trustee of the funds of a number of poor people in his neighbourhood . ( Cries of " order , " and laughter , amidst which the hon . and learned member resumed
his seat . ) , On the house going into committee on the Larceny Summary Jurisdiction Bill . Sir B . Hall rose , and requested the indulgence of the house whilst ho said a few words in relation to what had fallen from the honourable and learned member for Nottingham . ( Cries of " Order , order . " ) The Speaker said the honourable baronet must tako some other opportunity of making any explanation ho wished to give . The motion was that tho Speaker do leave the chair , and the honourable baronet must speak to that question . Sir B . Hall said he would then move the adjournment of the debate . ( Hear . )
The Speaker snid the honourable baronet waB still out of order . ( Hear , and a laugh . ) SirB . Hall begged then to say that to-morrow ho would take an opportunity , on the motion for tho adjournment of the house , to make his explanation ; and he challenged the honourable and learned member for Nottingham to be then in bis P Mr ! O'Connor , amidst loud cries of " order , " intimated , as was understood , that he would bo present . , ,, On the motion for going into Committee on the Larceny Summary Jurisdiction Bill , that the Committee be
Mr . M'CuuJAGH moved "one into that day six months , which was negatived ; Sir G . Strickland moved as an amendment , the omission of the whipping provision as regarded offenders exceeding 14 , and under 16 . . Mr . Roebuck , in vehemently opposing the whipping clause , produced a certain sensation , by signiicantly asking whether there was no scion of "a distinguished family" who had committed' petty l / wceny at tho age of 16 , and what would have been the feolings of his family had he been sentenced to be whipped . . : ' , The Committee then divided , when the numbers were— . ; . _„
For the , amendment ... ... 170 For tho original words ... ... ¦ 89 Majority against tho original words—81 Tho Bill then passed through Committee . / On the motion that the Marriages Bill go into committee , along discussion , on a motion for its postponement took place , and the debate was ultimately adjourned . ' ' ' ' . ( from our Thirds Edition of last week . ) FRIDAY , April 19 . v ¦• HOUSE OF COMMONSi—TiiE - National ; Land CoiirANY . — On the motion that the house at its rising do adjouvn till Monday , -: . r Sir B . Halt , rose ; pursuant to theripticehehiia given on the preceding evening , to' call upon the hon . and learned member ¦ ¦ for : ^ Nottingham fo'i an
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explanatidnrof ttie ' aliusion he hadthen made to him ( Sir B . Hall ) . " . , ¦ ' ¦¦ '•• ' v : - " . " . ' : ¦ . " :. ' "Mr . F : O ' , Connor ' ros » ibW ^^ - / : The Speaker intimated that , he had ' thought it right to ; interfere on the last occasion when he hoard that the question about to be asked by the hon . and learned member related to a private and noVto a public circumstance , ' and that beingsb ; the matter of it was not within the cognisance of the house . . . : Mr . O ' Connor said the only explanation he could give was , that what he had said had arisen from a letter he had received , and which he now had with him . and the purport of which he would
communicate to the hon . bavohet , if he chose to have it . It appeared that the hon . baronet was allowed to put questions to him ( Mr . O'Connor ) , but that he was not permitted to ask any . in return . However , be bowed to the decision of the chair . The Speaker said he was not aware that the hon , baronet had putany questions to thehqn . and learned member which were not strictly in accordance with the rules of the house . The question the hon . baronet had asked related to the decision of a committee in regard to a bill to be brought before the house ; while the question put by the hon . and learned member did not relate to a matter in the cognisance of the house .
. . Sir B . IIall boyred to tho decision of the chair ; but while he sincerely desired to show every deference to the house , he might at least say that if he betrayed a tendency to pugnacity on the last occasion , it might have been excusable on account of the manner ot the hon . gentleman . He would content himself with saying that he had not put any question to the hon . and learned member that did not relate to any public question , and although he would never make that house , devoted to public business , the scene of private -and personal tliscusthe of
sions , yet he should not swerve from path public duty ho had chalked out , and , therefore , the hon . and learned gentleman having said he had consulted competent persons as to the course he ought to pursue , he now gave notice , that on Tuesday , the 30 th ot April , ho should ask the hon . member , with reference to the bill so often alluded to , when lie intended to move for leave to bring in a measure for winding up the affairs of the National Land Company , and whether that bill would be a public or a private one ? . __ ... _ . ., , baronet
Mr . OCoNNORsaid that if the honourable chose he would answer the question at once . He had told the honourable baronet yesterday , not that he had consulted , but that he was going to consult Mr . WaJmsley to day . He , had consulted that gentleman , and was advised that before he could move for leave to bring in a bill he must » ive notice three times by advertisement in the papers circulating in the counties where the property was situated , as well as in the Gazette . Perhaps the honourable baronet was not aware that the question had been for some time before the Court of Queen ' s Bench , whether the lAgistrav-Geneval was hound , under the act to register the Company . These proceedings had cost him a great deal of money . The hearing was to take place on Wednesday or Saturday next ; and , if the court decided that the registrar ought to have registered the Company , then there would be no difficulty in winding up the affairs under the Joint Stock Companies Act ; but , if the decision was the other way , then it was his intention to hand over the property to three trustees , in order that the people might have the entire advantage of the money they had invested , and then to petition the house for leave . to bring in a private bill to wind up the affairs of the National Land Company . He hoped this explanation was satisfactory to the honourable baronet . The adjournment was then carried . The house then went into committee on The Australian Colonies Bill , and the discussion was adjourned till Monday .
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THE HONESTY FUND . ¦ TO FEAROUS O ' COXNOB , ESQ ., M . P . Respected Sir , —Being a native of the district adjoining that to which Mr . ' Alexander Cleland belonged previous to his becoming one of the allottees at Snig ' s End , I beg to inform you that the people of the districts of Parkhead , Shetlestori , and Tollcross , saw with , indignation , the evidence given by him on the latetrial for libel between you and the proprietor of the Nottingham Journal . They have been acquainted with him , and know his circumstances fora long period of years , and here substantiate the fact , that instead of his earning £ 1 Is . per week , that his average wage was not more , for some years past , than 6 s . 6 d . per week , and how he
could have the audacity to make such a statement before a jury of his countrymen is , to us , a riddle which we cannot solve ; but , it is the opinion of bis old neighbours , that his price was fixed previous to his evidence being given , or he never could bo far have forgotten himself as to have , done what he did to betray one of his best benefactors ; for whatever his position may be at Snig ' s End , we candidly assure you that nothing but hardships of the worst kind was his lot here . But , Sir , as an earnest of what we have here asserted regarding the indignation with which we viewed the conduct of that individual , we at once entered into a , subscription to assist in defraying the expense which you were put to on that occasion , and the result is , that we now send you a Post Office Order for the sum of £ 3 " 7 s .,
which we trust will be received by you in the spirit in which it was given by the persons who subscribed it . I am also instructed to say , that the confidence of the people of these districts remains unshaken in you ~ indeed , although a partial failure of our Land Plan has taken place , we do not in any way ascribe that failure to you , as it is our firm conviction that no scheme , however truo in principle , could have succeeded with the opposition it received , not only , from the press , but from the government . But , we understand the reason why all the curs were barking at it ; had it been a speculation for the purpose of enriching a portion of our money speculators , ifc would have , been lauded as
one . of the grandest and wisest propositions ever put forth ; but because it was to teach the working classes the value of the land , and lead them forward on the road to independence , hence their anxiety to destroy it . AYe trust that the day is not far distant when the parties who endeavoured to cry down this plan will see their error , and acknowledge . that their opposition waslbased upon party prejudice , and a love to serve Mammon . That you may live to see that day is our anxious wish , as we firmly believe the principles to be just , and , if honestly tested , capable of doing all we were ever led to believe they would do by you .: I am , . respected Sir , Yours , on behalf of the people of Parkhead , Shetleston , and Tollcross , . William Muirhbad . Pavkhead , April 15 th .
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THB NEW NEW . MOYE . " TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR . Sin , —Reference to the columns of the Star of last Saturday informed me that a meeting of the Council of the New Charter League was held the other day . In addressing myself to a consideration of some portions of the business reported to hare then taken place , my object is not-so much to cast censure upon the originators of the New Move , as to remind my fellow working-inen of the evil results which are ever consequent upon a division of purpose and of strength . Without denying , or affirming ,, the right of Messrs . Clarfc , M ' Grath , nnd . Dixon , "to stand apart and form a government of themselves , " and to
labour for the Charter after their own fashion , I will nevertheless observe that reasonable objection may be urged to the preliminary steps they adopted to this . cnd . Such a course , tending as it did , to a division in the political ranks of . the people , justifies the implication , that personal pique , and not political principle , was the motive power . That such a division may now { . ^ e place ; . seGms to them a mere incidental circumstance , which they do riot allow to disturb . their equanimity . With such a rdsulfc , however , I * presume to have something to do . Impressed with this sens © of duty , I proceed to animadvert upon one or two of the reported proceedings . " What is done for the people , must . be done by the pepple , " is a self-evident truth ; the importance , of which , nevertheless , warrants even the
reiteration of Mr . O'Connor . But what says the report ' of tho proceedings of the League ' s ; Council ? 'That we put ourselves . in : communication with several gentlemen , ' who from , their conduct , for many yeava pasit , have manifested theirjzoal for the cause of the people . " ... ,-. ... . .. ¦ Now if the position be granted which could alone justify such a course , viz ., that there are , out of the Chartist ranks , gentlemen , whose precedents warrant belief in their honest devotion . to political truth , and in their earnestness to omancipate labour from its oppressive influences , —if this position be granted ,: then , 1 say , that the . result of such an implied intention would , be to lessen the beneficial effect of that great moral , principle—selfreliance . Look to gentlemen , indeed ! for the restoration of pur rights ,, and the abrogation of our wrongs ; as wisp would it . bo , for the working-men
to do'this , as for tho'lier'dsman to expeci mildness and mercy to . his flocks frjom the , insatiable voracity of the hyse'ria . ' By having recourse to such aiu , Messrs . Clark ' anil ' . Op ., are . setting at nought the oft-repeated admonitions of their long tried friend and patron , Mr , O'Connor . . . ; ,. : But why were we hot told' ^ he names of . th ' o gentlemen ' to whom allusion is mado ? If , they . have already served the popular cause , the 1 peop'Io would rejoice at , th ' e invocation to a . renewal ' , of'their disinterested efforts . If . they arp ' of . ' jthit . worthy , class " who ; do good by stealth , and blush ' to find . it fame , " the tivo ^ val of their sweot names would , afford an opportunity for ; the expression of Jthe . people ' s ^ gratitude ; , . The League ' s Couneilbut dp their . work by halves when they' prevent indulgence . in such a sentiment ; In the , . absence . of siicu ^ formation . I
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yenturerto-say ^ thI cau give Trprett ^ fe ^ T guess , if riot at the gentlemen , at'least at tL , ^ 5 f ' whob tKey areW ) ile 5 resentaUveb / jtS ^» not'iff declare my belief , that they are the dl ¦ F ; # f the Free Trade School ; ¦ But why do I e& ? this notion , and upon what authorit y-am I iu !; - if in thus publicly expressing it ? I answer tw ^ programme of tactics , published by thonucta ^ New League , wan-ants that opinion , and thaf X consequent adherence of their sympathetic & £ ? ¦ Mr : Loyett , justifies its expression ; for he i » S ?» - connecting link between tho working elasae , " § the respectable and wealthy shams , whose "J ^ rate V treachery , however , is fast losing it 8 h , « 2 * influence . I happen to know individuals of ^ politicaTcircle , constituted of respectable ffentuJr * ikw ^ n , ia _
UlilUUIdViUit'i '') «* u . » « u « Mjn , I ail ( l AfU who regard Mr . Lovett as a planet of benio '» influence , though of satellite use , in their i , J ? - astronomical system . The social ant ] politL ° * dileetions of these gentlemen are pretty well i " to me . I can readily cast my mental eye unon n who , through tho reciprocating services of u ' Lovett , would , if he has not already , munifi ! , swell the funds of the New Leaguo with hig A " ! ? nations in aid of its " moderate" projector the extent of his sympathies with the claims r tical and social , of the working classes , the iJ i man alluded to has given proofs on many occfei He , then , among others , will be but too hZ ?' respond when communicated with by the i ? ° His inflated purse and shallow philosophy w ?| ? ' equally at their service . But when 1 hint !! fellow working-men that this specimen ofr » -r , my able political patronage , 1 ms about 2 , 000 ftpt slaves gratifying his organ of acquisiti ven ' y ^ 1 ¥ t \ i . A * rtr * kirn f na wiAinc r \ ¥ 111 i ** ii .... l ! I Ullll auuiuiuiaiiiviiw ivt vi iiaui
g . » .. « w ' iiimig in 1 m T palace , —the mere rental of which would en ' mi fi united wages paid to more than fifty a < TtCu ? families in his neighbourhood , —I am sure they % form a just estimate of the worth ot ' such Dati-nn Where ' and what , I should like to know , haveT the services of Mr . Lovett , that his name shoul l t trumpeted forth , as if affording a tower of strenoft to the nowly-erected specimen of political ai-ohit ture ? Do the designers consider their ediBee in , cure without the masonry of a Lovett ? I aver th > Mr . Lovett ' s political prtccdents have not been such as to secure for him . the unqualified approbation Z his fellow workhig-nien ; on the contrary heh too often followed in the track of their inveterate but secret , foes , by gently censuring the villanv it . 4
rapacity of these , while lie has magnified the failings of his own class . He , who may write tho bioM-mf , of Wm . Lovett , will , if true to history , acknowU a his political error to be—intriguing and . issociatin » himself with capitalist-employers , and other pseudo reformers , with the view of seeking their patronaae and sifting their purse , thereby tending to remove from the working-classes the prop of self-reliance and impeding that energetic agitation which is tha necessary precursor to the obtainment of their political and social rights . Thanks , however , to the discernment of our political brethren ,
thisdetericrating influence has been but limited in ifg extent . The progress of Democratic , ay , and of Republican , principles amongst the great mass of the people , and , in addition , tho prevalence of Socialist opinions , establishes the truth of this a ; , sertion . That these glorious principles may speedily be triumphant , and that my fellow Democratio working-men may not allow themselves to le swerved from their purpose of political and social equality , by tho personal ambition , and promised patronage of any set of men , is the hope , Sir , of yours respectfully , London , April 22 . A Democrat .
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CORN . Mabk Lane . Monday , April 22 . —The arrival of English wheat was very short this morninj ; , and was taken oifbj the millors at fully last Monday ' s prices ; for foreign wheat notwithstanding the large supply , there was a better de « mand , but without any change in value . In flour Jittte doing , and town-made Is cheaper . Of foreign barley soma quantity was oil sale ; but there was rather more disposition to buy at last Monday ' s quotations . Beans and pe » 3 without material variation . The supply of oats was again large , but the trade was rather better than last wcelt . MlJ the sales made were at fully the prices then obtained . Linseed cakes unaltered . The cloverseed season may be considered as ended , and the sales occasionally made are upGn speculation . -
Wednesday , April 24 . —With a change of wind , favonrable for further supplies lrom the northern ports , we tew several arrivals of oats aud barley . Our trade to-dayis very steady , at the currency of Monday . Arrivals this week ; —¦ Wfieat—English , ] , 5 S 0 quarters ; foreign , 4 , 910 quarters . Barley—English , 1 , 470 quarters ; foreign , 6 , 000 quarters . Oats—English , 520 quarters ; foreign , 21 , 610 quarters . Flour—English , 2 , 700 sacks . Richmond ( YoBKsnntfi , ) April 20 . —We had a tolerable supply of grain in our market this morning : —WIlM * sold from 4 s 3 d to 5 s 6 d ; ' oats ,. Is lOd to 2 s Cd ; bai'ICV , 3 s Od te 3 s Cd ; beans , 3 s 3 d ' to 33 Od per bushel
CATTLE . SJIITHFIELD , Monday , April 22 . —From our various grazing districts the nrrivals of beasts fresh up to-day were considerably on the increase compared with those rcportedon Monday la » t , nevertheless the demand for that description of stock—as the dead markets were well cleared of their last week ' s supply , and the weather was more fayouMDio for slaughtering—ruled steadily at last week ' s puces , IBB primest Scots selling at 3 s Gd per Sibs . There w us a f « S * talUng-off in the supply of slieep , the general quality ot which was good . On the whole the mutton trade was finn , and a good clearance was effected , at an advance in » w quotations of 2 d nor Slbs . Tho primD 8 t Old DOffllS , in tl » wool , selling at Is fid j those out Of the wool , 3 s ! SdF 81 bs . We are tolerably well , but not to say lieavily , supplied with lamb , the demand for which ruled f irm , ana a some instances the currencies had an upward tendency . i « calves only a limited business was doing , yet prices « ere well suppo ' rted . The pork trade was in a sluggish state , at last vteek ' s prices . ; ___
PROVISIONS . London , Monday . — Kotliing of particular interest or variety was passing in our market lust week . With tUlCliP ' butter we were well supplied , aud a further decline w prices of 3 s to 6 s per cwt , according to kind anil quamyi Irish consequently was sparingly dealt in , and prices tor the most part nominal . New Limerick was offevcii xw shipment in May and June at 70 s per cwt . on board , a »» not sold . Baco \ . —Irish singed , of choice qunlit . r , niiW'J cured , found buyers , to a fair extent , at Is per cnt .-w vance ; any not so was difficult to sell . In Amencau mot was a respectable business dyne at fuU prices . In i »' "'"» hams , and lard , tho transactions were small , and tlie ^ uiK ' of each scarcelTaried
y . _ _ _ „ . . _ . . „„» ¦ E . ngush Bdttee , April 22 . —Our trade is pKtty steady ac the reduction made last week , still we must notice a turther tendency to . lower prices . The large supp ly ana very , low rates of foreign butter leave only the best dairies oi Dorset saleable , while all inferior ones remain on W ' . ? make a serious loss . ¦ The supply of tVesh butter to mMW " is seasonably good , but much of it being of inferior a ' '* ' ' 1 submits to very bud prices .. Dorset , fine weekly , & > s ' ? 88 s per cwt . ; ditto , middling , 80 s to 70 s ; ditto old , n" 1111 " nal ; Fresh 6 s to 12 s per doz . lbs .
COLONIAL PRODUCE . London , Tuesday evening . —Sue An . —The market has opened for the week with a very dull appearance . V | "J bags of Mauritius , aud 18 , 500 bags or ' Bernini n ; e ' e bm f forward in public sale , a quantity far exceediw the demand . About one-third of tlie former sold at last vreeu . s prices . Yellow , low to fine , 33 s Cd to 40 s , andabou * half W the Bengal found buyers ; but on all descriptions , excepc Benares ,: a decline of Gd to Is wnsestablished , particiUJiv on the grainy descriptions ; white Menares ,, 37 s to *> sw ' grany and crystallized sorts , 39 s to m ; 1 , 000 bags Maim " were withdrawn for want of buyers at previous rates . * refined market is bare of goods ; and prices are support grocery Iump 9 , 4 Ss 6 d to 50 s Cd . ¦ ' « nt , hn ' i : CoFFEE . i-. This article has becom e move steady . W w > of food ordinary native . Ceylon . sold in pubhc sale ai a few lots 46 s Gs ; subsequently 1 . 000 bags sold by P 11 ' contract at 40 . The bulk of the Mocha offered was » W inatCOs .
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BRITISH COLLEGE of HEALTH , New Road , London . FELiow-CocNTRTirEy , —The following is the inscription on the book contninins the Petitien to the House of Commons , signed by 19 , !> 50 persons ngainst pharmaceutical poisons :- ' " MEMORIAL Of the Names of the 19 , 950 Independent Individuals who signed the Petition preientetl to the House of Commons , On Tuesday , the 15 th of June , 1847 , ( through Sir Benjamin Hall , Bart , JI . P . for tlie Boroufb of St . Marylebone ) ,
AGAINST TUB DEADLY POISONS Used or held out as Medicines by Doctors , In order to prop their ' Guinea Trade f Which trade is the reot of all evils as regards the public health : the cause of hospitals and lunatic asylums being filled with diseased objects ; and , above all , the cause of all persons lives being kept in constant jeopard y throu « h the deadlj chemicals which doctors have introduced ia order to prop up that trade . " . The contents of the work are as follows : — 1 . Case of Miss Abercrombie , poisoned by Strychnine . Reported by Mr . Sergeant , now Mr . Justice Talfourd . 2 . Death of Wainwriglit , her Murderer . 3 . Sale of Poisons . 4 . Marchioness of Brinvilllers .
5 . Account of the Aqua Tofana . . . 6 . Wholesale Poisoning during the Roman Republic . 7 . Recent Cases of Poisoning . 8 . Preface to the Seventieth Thousand of" Tho Morisoniana , " 9 . Buckingham ' s Case :. a whole family saved by the Vegetable Universal Medicine , after haying teea accidentally poisoned by arsenic . ' 10 . General Report of thes . British College of Health fir 1850 . 11 . Principles of the Hygeian System of Medicine . 12 . Letter to the Lord Bishop of London on the Sanitary Question . 13 . The Rise and Progress of the British College of Health , London : Published by the British College « f ilealti , New-road . Price 2 » . Gd .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), April 27, 1850, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1571/page/8/
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