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CHAPTER III.
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
CHAPTER IV.
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
Motion
[53
CHAPTER V.
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 [82
CHAPTER VI.
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
of 79
[105
CHAPTER VII.
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-
Division (132
CHAPTER VIII.
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
[145
CHAPTER IX.
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
CHAPTER X.
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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 [171
CHAPTER XI.
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
ofA cre-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
CHAPTER XII.
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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
CHAPTER XIII.
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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