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Writ of Habeas Corpus served on the Sergeant-at-Arms-Resolution of

the House of Commons thereon-Appearance of Sergeant-at-Arms

with his return in the Court of Queen's Bench-Court holds return

sufficient and remands the Sheriffs-Public feeling much excited—

Fourth Action commenced against Messrs. Hansard by Stockdale-

Motion that Howard be ordered to attend the House-Motion by Mr.

Darby for Discharge of Sheriffs negatived after a long Debate-Howard

committed to Newgate-Renewed Discussion respectiug Printed Papers

-Mr. Sheriff Wheelton discharged on account of Ill Health-Motion

for Discharge of Mr. Sheriff Evans negatived-Fifth Action brought by

Stockdale against Messrs. Hansard-Proceedings in the House there-

upon-Committal of Howard, Jun., and Pearce, to Custody of the

Sergeant-at-Arms-Examination of Mr. Freeman the Medical Attendant

of Mr. Sheriff Evans - Examination of Dr. Chambers-Motion for dis-

charge of Sheriff negatived-Lord John Russell moves for leave to

bring in a Bill for Publication by House of Printed Papers-Opposed by

Solicitor General-Leave granted by a large Majority-Motion of Sir

James Graham for Discharge of Mr. Sheriff Evans until 6th of April,

carried-Actions by Howard-Second reading of Lord John Russell's

Bill-Bill passes the House of Commons-Bill in House of Lords-

Remarks of the Duke of Wellington-Amendments of the Lords agreed

to by the Commons-Bill receives the Royal Assent-Discharge of

Stockdale and Howard from Custody-Termination of the Subject [40

Want of Confidence in Ministers-Sir J. Yarde Buller's Motion-Riots

at Birmingham and Newport-Mr. Owen's introduction at Court-

Alderman Thompson-Sir George Grey attacks the Opposition-The

Speech of Mr. Dawson at Devonport-Want of unanimity among the

Tories-Mr. Colquhoun-Mr. Gisborne-Mr. D'Israeli-Mr. Litton-

Lord Howick's Explanation of his Reasons for leaving the Administra-

tion-Eloquent Speeches of Sir James Graham and Mr. Macaulay-Mr.

Fox Maule-Mr. Ward-Lord Stanley-Financial state of the Country

-Lord Morpeth-Reduction of Troops in Ireland-Mr. O'Connell-

Sir Robert Peel states the grounds on which he would act, whether in

Office or in Opposition--Lord John Russell-Majority against the

Affairs of China-Motion of Sir James Graham condemnatory of the past

Policy of Ministers with reference to China-Able Speech of Sir James

Graham introducing the Motion-Sketch of the Chinese Empire-Short

History given by Sir James of the rise of our Empire in India-Notices

the Resolutions of Sir George Staunton, and the appointment of Lord

Napier as Chief Superintendant at Canton-Memorandum of the Duke

of Wellington-Question of propriety of Embassy to Pekin-Question

of Residence of Chief Commissioner at Canton-Extracts from Corre-

spondence between Lord Palmerston and Captain Elliot-Want of

Authority in the Chief Commissioner, the great source of evil-Opium

Question-Urgent Warnings given by Captain Elliott-Conduct of

Captain Elliott-Resolutions moved by Sir James Graham-Mr.

Macaulay replies-Defends the Policy of Government--Contends that

Ministers had reason to expect that the Chinese Government would

legalize the sale of Opium-Able Speech of Sir W. Follett in support of

the Resolutions-The House is addressed by Sir George Staunton in

Opposition to the Resolutions-and by Mr. Thesiger in support of

them-Allusion by Mr. Gladstone to the Poisoning of Wells in China

-Remarks on this by Sir S. Lushington-Speeches of Sir J. C. Hob-

house and Sir Robert Peel-the latter confines himself to the charge

that Government had not furnished the Chief Superintendant with

proper Powers-Speech of Lord Palmerston in Defence of the Measures

of Government-Motion Negatived
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AFFAIRS OF IRELAND.-Lord Morpeth moves Second Reading of the

Irish Municipal Corporations Bill-Debate thereon-Second Reading

carried by a Majority of 135-Debate on Question of Third Reading-

Discussion as to right of Members to read an Extract from a Newspaper

in the course of his Speech-Third Reading carried by a Majority of

148-The Bill is introduced into the House of Lords by Lord Mel-

bourne-Debate thereon-Speech of the Duke of Wellington-Lord

Winchilsea and others oppose the Bill-Second Reading carried by a

Majority of 99-Speech of the Bishop of Exeter on occasion of going

into Committee-Bill in Committee-Protest of the Bishop of Exeter

against the passing of the Bill-Registration of Voters in Ireland Bill

introduced by Lord Stanley-Debate thereon-History of the Progress

of the Bill in the House of Commons- Violent Opposition on the part

of the Government and the Irish Members-Bill withdrawn by Lord

Stanley in consequence of the lateness of the Session-Ministers with-

draw their English and Irish Registration Bills-Importation of Flour

into Ireland Bill-Opposed by Mr. E. Tennent and others-Carried by

a Majority of 52-The Marquess of Westmeath moves for a Committee

in the House of Lords to inquire into the Election of Poor-Law Guar-

dians in Ireland--Discussion thereon-The Motion is withdrawn-Mr.

Plumptre in the House of Commons proposes that the Grant to May-

nooth College be discontinued-Speeches of Lord Morpeth, Sir R.

Inglis, Mr. Sheil, and Sir Robert Peel-Motion Negatived by a Majority

PUBLIC FINANCES.-Mr. Herries' Motion-Financial state of the Country

The Chancellor of the Exchequer-Mr. Goulburn-Reduction of the

Postage Duties-Mr. Hume-Mr. Labouchere - The Budget-Mr.

Hume's Amendment-Mr. Ewart's Motion for the Abolition of Capital

Punishments-Sir Stephen Lushington-Mr. Hobhouse-Sir Robert

Inglis Mr. Kelly's Motion-Lord John Russell-Division - Capital

Punishments-Mr. Sergeant Talfourd's Copyright Bill-Mr. Warburton

-Lord Mahon-Milton's Grand-daughter-Mr. Charles Buller-

Union of the Canadas-Lord John Russell's Motion-House of Assembly

-Clergy Reserves Bill-Mr. Hume-Sir Robert Peel-Mr. Gladstone

Mr. Charles Buller-Canada Bill passed without much opposition in
the House of Commons-Amendments of Sir R. Peel and Mr. Ellice

are adopted by the Government-House of Lords-Duke of Wellington

-Lord Ellenborough-Lord Brougham-Lord Hardwicke's Amend-

ment-Sale of Canada Clergy Reserves-Ecclesiastical Duties and

Revenues Bill supported by the Government and Sir R. Peel-Opposed

in the House of Lords by several of the Bishops-Speeches of the

Archbishop of Canterbury, Duke of Wellington, and Bishop of London

-Regency Bill passed without opposition-End of the Session and

Prorogation of Parliament
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FRANCE.-Reason of Difficulties in forming permanent Administrations in

France-Break up of the Coalition-Opening of the Session of 1840-

Royal Speech-Election of M. Sauzet as President of the Chamber of

Deputies-Election of M. Lefebvre as President of the First Bureau-

Contest for the Fourth Vice Presidency between MM. Martin (du

Nord) and Vivien-Election of Former, and importance of it—Address

brought forward by Committee of Chamber of Peers-Debate on the

Address in the Peers-Speeches of M. d'Alton Shée, M. Dufaure, Duke

de_Noailles, and M. Villemain-Address in Chamber of Deputies—

-Debate thereon-Discussion on Paragraph relating to the East-

Speeches of President of the Council, Duke de Valmy, M M. Mauguin,

de Lamartine, Villemain, Thiers, and Minister of the Interior-Amend-

ment moved and carried relative to Algiers—Remarks on the Policy of

France in the Eastern Question-Hostility towards England-Appoint-

ment of M. Guizot as Ambassador to Great Britain-Marriage of Duke

de Nemours and question of Apanage or Dotation-Opposition thereto

and Speech of M. Odillon Barrot-Brochure by M. de Cormenin-

Rejection of the Dotation Bill by the Chamber of Deputies-Resigna-

tion of Ministers-Attempts of the King to form a new Ministry-M.

Thiers constitutes a Cabinet-The new Ministry carry a Grant of Secret

Service Money by a large Majority-Marriage of Duke de Nemours-

Sugar Question-Proposal to send the Prince de Joinville for the Ashes

of Napoleon-Close of the Session

FRANCE continued-Change in aspect of Affairs-Treaty entered into

between England, Russia, Austria, and Prussia-Explanation given by

Lord Palmerston-Effect of this on Public Feeling in France-War-cry

raised by the Press-Supposed Insult offered to the French Flag at the

Mauritius-Descent of Prince Louis Napoleon at Boulogne - His

Capture, Trial, and Imprisonment-Visit of Louis Philippe to Bou-

logne-Warlike tone of the French Journals-Disturbances and Strike

of the Workmen at Paris-Republican Festival near Paris-Trial of

Madame Laffarge-Bombardment of Beyrout by Admiral Stopford—

Project for surrounding Paris with Fortifications-Reasons for and

against this Measure-Notes addressed by M. Thiers to M. Guizot in

London-CASUS BELLI- Attempt to Assassinate Louis Philippe-

Trial and Condemnation of Darmes the Assassin-Difference of opinion

between the King and M. Thiers-Resignation of the latter and his

Colleagues-Formation of a Soult-Guizot Cabinet-Convocation of the

Chambers-Royal Speech-Election of M. Sauzet as President of the

Chamber of Deputies-Speeches of M. Thiers and M. Guizot-Differ-

ence in Policy of the two Ministers-Debate on the Address in the

Chamber of Deputies -Fall of St. Jean d'Acre and effect of the News

in Paris-Speeches of Marshal Soult, M M. Thiers, Guizot, Odillon

Barrot, de Tocqueville, Berryer, de Lamartine, and Mauguin-Scandal -

ous Scene in the French Chamber-Address carried by a large Majority

-Arrival in France of the Remains of the Emperor Napoleon from St.

Helena-Funeral Obsequies-ALGIERS-Treaty of the Tafna-Com-

mencement of Hostilities by the Emir Abd-el-Kader-He crosses the

Chiffa, and devastates the Plain of the Mitidja-Re-inforcement of the

French army in Africa, and successes there
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TURKEY, SYRIA, AND EGYPT-Conference of the Five Great European

Powers at London on the Eastern Question--Views and Policy of

France in the matter-The Hatti Scheriff promulgated with great

pomp at Rhodes-Some of its Provisions-Conduct and Preparations of

Mehemet Ali-Royal Speech from the Throne at Constantinople-

Insurrection of the Druses and Mountaineers in Syria-Explanation

given by Lord Palmerston-Persecution of the Jews at Damascus and

Rhodes-Horrible Tortures inflicted upon them-Overthrow of the

Grand Vizier Khosrew Pasha, and Appointment of New Ministry at

Constantinople-The Brunow Convention signed in London on the 15th

of July-ULTIMATUM offered to the Pasha of Egypt-Sentence of

Deposition pronounced by the Sultan-Preparations of Mehemet Ali

for War-Admiral Stopford and Commodore Napier appear off Beyrout

-Cannonade and taking of Beyrout by the Allied Squadron-Position

of Ibrahim Pasha-Saida taken by Commodore Napier-Retreat of

Ibrahim Pasha-Note from Lord Palmerston to Lord Ponsonby-Sur-

render of the Emir Bechir-Tripoli, Tortosa, and Latakia, evacuated

by the Egyptians--Storming of St. Jean d'Acre-Results of the Capture

o fAcre Critical State of Ibrahim Pasha-Commodore Napier sails

for Alexandria-Convention between him and the Pasha-Sir R. Stop-

ford refuses to ratify the Convention. BELGIUM-Resignation of

Ministers and Appointment of new Cabinet-Opening of Belgian Cham-

bers and Royal Speech. HOLLAND-Abdication of the King, William

I.-Reason for this step-Official Announcement of Abdication with

the causes assigned by the ex-King-Proclamation by William II.

HANOVER-Answer of the King to the Deputation of the Assembly of

the Estates on the occasion of presenting to them a new Constitution.

PRUSSIA-Death of Frederick William III.-His Will and Paper

addressed to his Son Frederick William IV.-Extracts from both these

Documents-Official Announcement made by the present King [185

SPAIN.-Opening of the Cortes by the Queen Regent-Royal Speech-

Tumultuous scene in the Chambers-Interference of the Military-

Madrid declared in a state of Siege-Suppression of the Disorders-

Election of M. Isturitz as President of the Chamber-Address voted

after Discussion-Resignation of Ministers of Marine, Interior, and

War-Construction of New Ministry—Mr. Aston new Ambassador

from England-Successes of the Queen's Troops against the Carlists

in the North-Balmaseda and Cabrera cross the Frontier and enter

France-Carlist Leaders taken Prisoners and shot-The Queen Regent

and her Daughter visit Barcelona-Disturbances break out there, their

cause-Views of Espartero-Change of Ministry New Cabinet-

Municipality Bill receives the Royal Assent, and Espartero sends in his

resignation-State of Public Feeling on the Question of the Ayunia-

mentos-Proposals made to the Queen Regent by her Ministry-She

rejects them, and they resign-Another Cabinet is constructed-Disso-

lution of the Cortes-Fresh resignations of Ministers-Serious Insur-

rection at Madrid -Formation of a self-constituted Junta at Madrid-

The Queen Regent attempts to form another Cabinet and fails-Con-

duct of the Madrid Junta-State of Parties in Spain-Espartero_forms

a new Ministry-Question of a divided Regency-The Queen Regent

dissents from the Views of Ministers, and formally abdicates the

Regency-Manifesto by Espartero-Queen Christina retires into France

-Conduct of the new Regency-Queen Christina issues a Manifesto

from Marseilles-Counter-Manifesto by the Provisional Regency-

Arrival and reception of the Queen Mother in Paris-Question of the

Navigation of the Douro. PORTUGAL-Opening of the Cortes-Royal

Speech-Dissolution of Cortes-Revolutionary Attempts and Mutiny

of Troops of the Line at Castella Branco and the Fortress of Marvao-

Manifesto of the Insurgent Chiefs-Proclamation by the Queen Donna

Maria-Colonel Miguel A. da Souza is shot by his own Soldiers, and

the Mutiny ceases-The disaffected Officers retire into Spain-Accouche-

ment of the Queen-Question of British Claims to compensation for

losses sustained during the Portuguese Civil War. NAPLES-History

of the Sulphur Monopoly-Remonstrance of British Government-

Duplicity of the Court of Naples-Arrival of Mr. Temple, the British

Ambassador-Resignation and Exile of Prince Cassaro, the Minister

for Foreign Affairs-Legal Opinions upon the Question of the Sulphur

Contract or Monopoly-Neapolitan Vessels captured by British Ships

of War-Mediation of France for the settlement of the Quarrel-

Abortive Attempt at Revolution in Sicily

UNITED STATES-Commencement of Session of Congress-Political Par-

ties in America-Disputed return of Six Members for New Jersey-

Election Committee appointed-Decision in favour of the Van Buren

Members President's Message--Discussion of its principal Topics-

Boundary Question-System of Banking throughout the Union-Pro-

position offered as to Mode of keeping and collecting the Public Monies

-Correspondence between Mr. Fox and Mr. Forsyth relative to the

North Eastern Boundary Line-Letter from the Secretary at War con-

taining a Plan for re-organising the Militia-Second Correspondence

on the Boundary Question between Mr. Fox and Mr. Forsyth-New

Survey of the disputed Territory appointed-Dissolution of Congress

-Preparations for Election of new President-State of Public Opinion

-Views of Mr. Van Buren and General Harrison with regard to Bank

and the Banking system-Pledges given by General Harrison-Election

of the latter-Mr. Tyler elected Vice President. UPPER CANADA.-

Communication to House of Assembly-Terms proposed by British

Government as basis of a Union between the two Provinces-Resolutions

passed in favour of the Union-Clergy Reserves Bill passed-Statement

of its leading Provisions-Dissolution of Parliament by Governor.

MEXICO.-Revolution in City of Mexico-Forcible release of General

Norea, who raises the Standard of Federalism-General Valencia quells

the Insurrection, and the Federalists capitulate on honourable Condi-

tions. TEXAS.-Commercial Treaty signed between Great Britain and

the Republic of the Texas. BRAZIL.-Emperor declared of age at

Rio de Janeiro by a coup d'état-Appointment of new Ministry. NoVA

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