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announces the determination of the Government to abandon the Measure

-Distress in Ireland occasioned by the recurring failure of the Potato

Crop Lord John Russell proposes a measure for the employment of

the population in Public Works-Explanation of the Ministerial Scheme

in detail Remarks of Mr. D. Browne, Mr. Williams, Mr. Labouchere,

the Earl of Lincoln, and other Members-The Public Works Bill passes

the Commons, and is introduced in the House of Lords by the Marquis

of Lansdowne-Speeches of Lord Monteagle, the Earl of Wicklow, and

other Peers-Declaration of Lord Lansdowne respecting out-door relief-

Further discussions in Parliament respecting the impending scarcity in

Ireland-Speeches of the Earls of Roden and Clarendon, and of Mr. Dillon

Browne and Mr. Labouchere-Flogging in the Army and Military Reform

-Tendency of public opinion on this subject-Captain Layard moves an

Address to the Crown praying for an Inquiry, with a view to limiting the

period of enlistment - His Speech on moving the Address-Speeches

of Mr. Fox Maule and other Members-The Motion is postponed-An

order is issued from the Commander-in-Chief limiting the Sentences of

Courts Martial to fifty lashes - Lord John Russell makes a statement

upon the subject Dr. Bowring moves a Resolution in favour of the

total abolition of flogging-Speeches of Captain Layard, Mr. B. Osborne,

Colonel Peel, Colonel Reid, Mr. Wakley, Mr. Fox Maule, and other Mem-

bers-Dr. Bowring's Motion is rejected by a large majority-Statement of

the Duke of Wellington in the House of Lords on the subject of the recent

order-Occupation of Cracow by the Austrian Government-Lord Beau-

mont moves for papers relating thereto-Speeches of the Marquis of Lans-

downe, Lord Kinnaird, and the Duke of Wellington-Mr. Hume makes a

similar Motion in the House of Commons-Speeches of Mr. Milnes and

of Lord Palmerston-Sees of St. Asaph and Bangor-Earl Powis brings

in a Bill to rescind the proposed union-Debate on the Second Reading

-Earl Grey and the Marquis of Lansdowne oppose the Bill, which is sup-

ported by the Bishops of Bangor and Oxford, and other Peers-The Bill

is carried, but withdrawn in the House of Commons by Lord Clive, upon

a statement of the intention of Government - Debates on Poor Law

topics-Law of Settlement altered-The New Local Courts Bill-Parlia-

ment is prorogued by Commission on the 28th of August-The Royal

Speech-Reflections on the Session of 1846.

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CHAPTER VIII.

FRANCE.-Election of President and Vice-Presidents of the Chamber of

Deputies Address in reply to the Speech from the Throne in the Chamber

of Peers Discussion on the Address-Speeches of M. Charles Dupin, M.

Dubouchage, Marquis de Boissy, and M. Guizot-Address carried in the

Chamber of Peers-Answer from the King-Address in the Chamber of

Deputies-Debate thereon-Speeches of MM. Corne, Peyramont, Duchâtel

Duvergier d'Hauranne, Gasparin, Thiers, and Guizot-Discussion on the

separate paragraphs-Amendment proposed by M. Isambert rejected-

Amendment of M. Berryer-Speeches of M. Berryer and M. Guizot—

Amendment lost-Amendment proposed by M. de Remusat-Speeches of

M. de Remusat, M. Thiers, and M. Guizot-Amendment rejected Amend-

ment of M. Billault-Speeches of M. Billault and M. Peyramont-Amend-

ment lost-Amendments proposed by MM. Aylies, Dangeville, and

Billault-Speeches thereon, and adoption of the two latter-Paragraph

relating to Poland-Speeches of M. Lamartine and M. Guizot-Address

carried in the Chamber of Deputies-Answer from the King to the

Address

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CHAPTER IX.

Speech by M. Thiers in the Chamber of Deputies, on Motion of M. de

Remusat-Reply by M. Guizot-Speeches of M. Guizot and M. de Mont-

alembert in the Chamber of Peers on the Secret Service Money Bill—

Opinions expressed by the Minister of Commerce and M. Guizot, relative

to the Free-Trade Measures of the English Government-Speeches in the

Chamber of Deputies of M. Thiers and M. Guizot-Amendment proposed

by M. Odillon Barrot rejected-Desperate attempt to assassinate the

King by Lecomte-Trial and Execution of the Assassin-Second attempt

on the King's Life by Henri-His Trial and Sentence-Escape of Prince

Louis Napoleon from Ham-Close of Session and Dissolution of French

Chambers-Position of M. Guizot's Ministry-General Election-Opening

of the New Session-Royal Speech-Election of M. Sauzet as President

of the Chamber of Deputies-Destructive Inundations and Food Riots in

France-Marriage of the Duc de Montpensier with the Infanta of Spain-

Marriage of the Duc de Bordeaux with Princess Theresa Beatrice, of

Modena

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CHAPTER X.

SPAIN. Importance of the Question of the Queen's Marriage-Address of

the Senate in answer to the Royal Speech-Dissent of the Duke de Frias

in the Senate, and Senor Seijas Lozano in the Congress from their Col-

leagues Differences between the Spanish Government and the Papal See

-Debate on the separate Address moved in the Chamber of Deputies by

Senor Seijas-Speeches of Senor Seijas and General Narvaez-Rejection

of the separate Address-Discussion on the Address proposed by the

Committee-Speeches of Senor Calderon Collantes, Senor Pidal, Senor

Galiano, Senor Martinez de la Rosa, and Senor Salamanca-Address voted

in the Congress-Don Enrique, a Candidate for the Queen's hand-State-

ments by General Narvaez as to the Queen's Marriage-Manifesto by Don

Enrique, who is compelled to quit Spain-Weakness of the Ministry and

resignation of General Narvaez- Unsuccessful attempts to form a Cabinet

-Constitution of the Miraflores Ministry-Ministerial explanations in the

two Houses-Conduct of General Narvaez-Overthrow of the Miraflores

Cabinet-Narvaez forms a new Ministry-Despotic intentions of the Go-

vernment-Manifesto issued by it-Decree against the Liberty of the Press

-Ministerial difficulties, and resignation of General Narvaez-Formation

of the Isturitz Cabinet-Narvaez is obliged to leave Spain-Insurrection

in Galicia-Question of the Royal Marriages, and views of the English

and French Cabinets-Proclamations issued by the Count de Montemolin-

Protest by Don Enrique against the Queen's Marriage-Notification of the

intended Royal Marriages to the Spanish Chambers-Arrival of the Duc

de Montpensier at Madrid-His reception in Spain-Solemnization of the

Marriage of the Queen and of her sister, the Infanta, on the same day-

Don Francisco de Assis, the Queen's husband, elevated to the titular

dignity of King-Infant son of the French Ambassador created a Grandee

of Spain-Departure of the Duc and Duchesse de Montpensier for Paris-

Amnesty published by the Government-Dissolution of the Cortes and

General Election-Sudden resignation of the Isturitz Cabinet-It again

resumes office-Opening of the New Cortes, and Speech from the

Throne
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CHAPTER XI.

PORTUGAL.-Opening of the Session of the Cortes by a Royal Speech-Out-

break of Insurrection in the province of the Upper Minho-José Cabral,

Minister of Justice, quits Oporto for Lisbon-Resignation of the Cabral

Ministry-Castro and José Cabral take refuge on board a French man-of-

war, and afterwards sail to Cadiz-Dissolution of the Cortes-Suspension

of the Cash Payments by the Bank of Lisbon-Formation of the Palmella

Cabinet Popular appointments made by the Ministry-Abrupt dismissal

of the Duke de Palmella and his Colleagues-New Ministry formed by

the Marquis de Saldanha—Commencement of Civil War in Portugal-

Revolutionary Leaders-Conflicts between the Insurgents and Queen's

Troops-Defeat of the Rebel Leader Sà da Bandiera near Chaves-

Valença taken from the Rebels-Das Antas besieged in Santarem, by the

Marquis Saldanha-The Duke de Palmella quits Lisbon, and goes on

board an English man-of-war. BELGIUM.-New Ministry. PAPAL STATES.—

Death of Pope Gregory XVI.-Candidates for the vacant See-Election

of Cardinal Mastei, who assumes the title of Pope Pius IX.-Sketch

of his Life-Liberal Measures of the New Pope-Popular demonstrations

of joy at his Election-Cardinal Gizzi appointed Secretary of State-New

Commercial Tariff. GREECE.-Opening of the Greek Chambers by King

Otho-Royal Speech-Addresses voted in the two Houses-Extraordinary

Statement made by the Minister of Finance-Opening of the Third

Session of the Greek Parliament, and Speech from the Throne. POLAND.—

Insurrection in Silesia-Suppression by the three "Protecting Powers"-

Annexation of the Republic of Cracow to Austria-Edict of the Emperor-

Cracow taken possession of by Count Castiglione and Count Maurice de

Deyme in the name of the Austrian Government-Manifesto by Count

Castiglione

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CHAPTER XII.

UNITED STATES.-Discussion in the Senate on the different Propositions

brought forward on the Oregon Question-Speeches of Messrs. Hannegan,

Colquitt, and Dix-Effect of the Queen's Speech upon the Debates in

Congress Speeches of Messrs. Dayton, Allan, and Cass-Joint Resolution

moved by Mr. Colquitt Speeches of Mr. Webster and Mr. Crittenden-

Resolutions passed by the House of Representatives for putting an end

to the Joint Occupation of Oregon-Substituted Resolution moved in the

Senate by Mr. Johnson and adopted-Special Message by the President to

the Senate Speeches of Mr. Heywood, Mr. Hannegan, and Mr. Calhoun,

in the Senate, on the Oregon Question-Resolution moved in the Senate

by Mr. Clayton-Speeches of Mr. Webster, General Cass, Mr. Benton, and

Mr. Hannegan-Resolution passed by the Senate relative to the Notice to

be given by the President Amendments carried in the House of Repre-

sentatives Conference between Committees of the two Houses-

Resolution finally agreed to and adopted by Congress-Ratified by the

President-Bill providing for Occupation of Oregon Territory-Message

from the President relative to Differences with Mexico-Proclamation

of War against Mexico-Amicable Compromise on the Oregon Question

offered by Lord Aberdeen-Accepted by the Senate and President—

Articles of the Oregon Treaty-New Tariff Bill-Appointment of Mr.

Bancroft as Minister to Great Britain

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CHAPTER XIII.

UNITED STATES, continued.-Message of the President to Congress Topics

embraced therein-History of the Quarrel between the United States and

Mexico History of the Annexation of Texas to the States of the Union-

Causes which led to the declaration of war against Mexico-Narrative of

the successes of the American army-Question of letters of marque and

reprisal issued by the Mexican Government-Spanish privateers to be

treated as pirates-Report of the Secretary of the Treasury-Proposed

Loan-New Tariff Bill-Question of Protection Duties-Act for the

"better organization of the Treasury"-Government of the Oregon

territory-Report of the Secretary of the Navy-Report of the Postmaster

General. MEXICO.-Revolution and overthrow of General Herrera-

General Paredes becomes President of the Republic-Refusal of the

Mexican Government to receive the American Minister-The latter de-

mands his passport-War between Mexico and the United States-Santa

Anna-General Taylor advances against Matamoras-Battles of Pala

Alto, and Resaca de la Palma-Matamoras evacuated by the Mexican

troops under General Arista- Blockade of the Mexican coast by the

American fleet-Advance of the American forces into the Interior-

Appearance of Santa Anna in Mexico-Revolution and overthrow of

General Paredes-Manifesto by Santa Anna-Capture of the city of

Monterey by the American army under General Taylor-Surrender of

Tampico. THE BRAZILS.-Opening of the Legislative Chambers, and

Speech of the Emperor. RIO DE LA PLATA.-Despatch from M. Guizot

detailing grounds for English and French interference in the war against

Monte Video-Combined operations of English and French against

General Rosas, and gallant action in forcing the passage of the river

Parana in November 1845-Continuance of the siege of Monte Video [330

CHAPTER XIV.

INDIA. Retreat of the Sikhs accross the Sutlej-Proclamation by the

Governor-General-The Sikhs again cross the Sutlej-Manoeuvres of the

Troops under the command of Sir Harry Smith-Battle of Aliwal-

General order issued by Sir Henry Hardinge-Fortified entrenchments of

the Sikhs at Sobraon-Attack by the British Forces, and battle of Sobraon

-Decisive victory gained over the Sikhs-Our Troops cross the Sutlej,

and advance towards Lahore-Proclamation issued by the Governor-

General at Kussoor-Proceedings of the Lahore Durbar-Interview

between Sir Henry Hardinge and the Sirdars deputed from the Durbar-

Terms of Peace agreed upon-Meeting between the Maharajah and Sir

Henry Hardinge at Lulleeana-The British Troops arrive at the Capital—

Occupation of the Citadel-General Order issued by Sir Henry Hardinge-

Treaty of Peace between the British and Lahore Governments, signed on

the 8th of March-Independent Sovereignty created for Rajah Gholab

Singh-Separate Treaty with him-Terms of Occupation of Lahore by

British Troops-Reflections on the close of the Campaign-Refusal of

Sheik Enam-ood-deen to acknowledge the supremacy of Rajah Gholab

Singh-Movements in consequence, and intervention of a British Force-

Disclosures made by Enam-ood-deen-Deposition and expulsion of Rajah

Gholab Singh from the Punjaub-Application from the Lahore Durbar for

British protection-Articles of Agreement
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CHAPTER XV.

CANADA. Opening of the Session of the Canadian Parliament by the Earl

of Cathcart-His Speech on the occasion-Address moved in the Legis-

lative Assembly-Amendment proposed by Mr. Baldwin-Alarm excited

in Canada on account of the Free-Trade Measures of the British Govern-

ment—Address on the subject transmitted to England by the Legislative

Assembly-Prorogation of the Provincial Parliament, and Speech of Lord

Cathcart. NOVA SCOTIA.-Legislative Session opened by Lord Falkland-

His Speech-Close of the Session. BORNEO.-Account of Mr. Brooke's

enterprising voyage to Borneo-His arrival at Sarawak-Reception by

Muda Hussim-He assists the Rajah against his rebellious subjects-

Mr. Brooke becomes Rajah of Sarawak-His visit to the capital of Borneo

-Arrival of H.M.S. Dido, under Captain Keppel-Successful operations

against Pirates Interview of Mr. Brooke with the Sultan of Borneo-

Arrival of Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane in H. M. S. Agincourt-Successful

Expedition against Pirates in Maludu Bay-Hostile conduct of the Sultan

of Borneo-Attack by Sir Thomas Cochrane upon Brunè, the capital of

Borneo-Capture of the place-Unsuccessful attempt to take the Sultan

prisoner by an Expedition into the Interior. NEW ZEALAND.-Captain

Fitzroy's defence of his conduct before he left Auckland-Legislative

Council summoned by the new Governor, Captain Grey-His Speech-

Active measures against the hostile Chiefs-Successful attack by Colonel

Despard upon the Pah of Kawiti-Submission of the Chiefs, and free

pardon granted by Governor Grey

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