diuresis: mint. CDUN'lfttfi-rrvtnws or use orrosmou. nonrivcarémsmda: some 1-7-‘6 ‘ > On the motion for going into a committee of supply, .,....Lo,rd_ ,LRnssell, pursuant to_the n'otl_ce his had given, proceeded to give his .vie'trs.of;the 'state of the country, Idd‘of the course which Sir R. Peel bad’iinnbunc‘ed‘his intention of'lt’dopting .w'tth‘ respecttopublie business. dipecting 'fore'ign afl'aii's_it“wa‘s not ,necessafy that he should'say much. Europe was at peace, and thestate of separation which had for ashott time existed between untry Td,,Erance ,waslnrppily atan‘end, and Fe. hoped that ill jii derstand'rng pow existing would biehpreservedr, nrl’reiation's, ‘with the United States ’ listinted an-aSpe‘ct in some respects unsatisfactory. ' ektwo governments concurred in opinion that the M‘Leod was anvefl‘air for national negotia- tion, but the government of the state of New York IGOR ,s,di€etent view of the case, and if it should 86! "PO" A“! view it would certainly destroy the amicable rela- vtiom between the two countries. As. however, the ‘ " inions of Mr. Webster concurred with those of the ,Elitish government, he could no} but think that the congress and the government of the United States ,woutd see that it was imposs'hle that a case of war be- ‘tween the two countries sh , I cite allowed to arise_out :of this transaction; He must say, in justice to the right hon. baronet, that be had seen the appointments in Ireland with great satisfaction, and he inferred from th’erti'that the right hon. baronet was resolved to carry into effect the conciliatory opinion he had expressed. Indeed, the character ofthe noble lord appointed to the governmentofthat country seemed to guarantee that the people of Ireland would be-placed in that posrtiou in which alone they ought to rest satisfied, that of perfect poqnllity with the people ofEngland. He would only -add a hope that there was no intention of bringing for- “wsrd the resignation bill of Lord Stanley, which he ’ "viewed as a' virtual repeal ofthe pledge to Ireland given .tby the act'ofunion. [He now came to matters upon . which he differed from the right hon. baronct. It was understood that parliament had been called together so every early after the elections in order to enter upon the consideration of mapy important subjects, and, after all . that had taken place, he must say that the corn-laws "should be taken into the consideration of the house. . He could not see why the accession of the right hon. 'blt'onet to office was to supersede the necessity ofthe adoption of any measures whatever until the next ses- sion of Parliament. 'The right hon. baronet might be excused as respected the last fortnight, but the reasons upon 'tvhich that excuse rested could not apply to the "belt five months. From the construction of the present ' garbrnment he had greiit reason to believe that there , was no intention of making any considerable alteration ' in the corn-laws. He inferred this from the fact that the Duke of Buckingham had a seat in the cabinet,- while Sir George Murray, who had expressed an opinion gin favour ofa fixed duty of 85., or even less, was ex- cluded from the cabinet, There appeared to be, in ‘ fact” selection ofthose gentlemen who were in favour of prohibition, and exclusion of those who were in favour oftt greater freedom of trade in corn. Was it possible, under such circumstances, that the country would be satisfied to wait in expectationofa new law rapecting a less restricted trade in corn 1 They might mean only to alter the averages, which would be only to make the existing law more stringent. They might also mean to reduce the sliding scale some four or five .sltillings, which would be to-render the law somewhat ‘ less stringent, the result of which would be to leave ' matters pretty much as they now stand. The noble lord then proceeded to argue for the necessity of an alteration ofthe corn-laws, which would not only in- crease the revenue brit which would also, by holding \ forth the prospects of commerce to all foreign nations, 'tend largely to secure the peace of the world. He ' deeply regretted, therefore, being obliged to conclude, that the government was resolved to reject the measures proposed by the late government. He knew they would be, supported by the majority ofthe house in that rejec- tion, and it was not his intention, therefore, to propose . any question which would lead to a division in order to take'the sense of the house on the course proposed -' by'the right hon. baronet, but as an individual member , of the house he felt it necessary to state that he would not be responsible to any extent 'whatever for that course. Sir R. Peel said he had not sought to commence his government by a controversy ofa party character, but , the noble lord was at perfect liberty to invite any dis- cussion of the kind, and he felt thankful to him for the opportunity he had given him of making some observa- tionsnpon the subject he had referred to. He concur- red in the desire to preserve our amicable relations with France, and also, still more cordially in a prayer expressed by the noble lord for the protection of that great manzwho now wielded the destinies of France, ’ from the hands 'of the assassin. He believed. he might j/spy that the good understanding with France was not 'likely to be endangered by the change of government whtch has just taken place in this country; and he also (believed that an amicable understanding between France and England ivould largely conduce to the peace of .urope. Each 'country could well afford to rest under the_rlattrels .which each had obtained; convinced that their: so doing must be conducive to the progress of civilization and to the welfare ofthe World. (Cheers) . .Withxespect to the United States, he confessed he gnawed our relations with that country with great “33°”; but he could not help hoping that the pre- yailtng good sense of the community would have its mfiuencc upon the government ofthe state of New > York. .(Cheers, hear, hear.) It was his desire that such . might be the result; but at the same time he should make no concession afl'ecting the honour‘and :lr‘tdepeqdence of this country for the purpose of purchas- , empormy "an‘lmm‘Y- (Loud ‘and continued L cheers.) The, part of the speech of the noble lord which he most regretted was that in which he had said that he would not call for a decision of the house upon the _ coursehe¥(Sir R. Peel) had proposed to pursue. He -':lwtshed. that the noble ord had taken the'sense of the fjhonse upon the reasonableness of the demand which he ' hbduitade upon its confidence. He should then have asked do was reasonable that, on his return to office, after In absence of ten years’ duration, he‘ should be ,_ called upon within one ‘month to declare as to whether iheete ought to be an alteration in the corn-laws. (Hear, mtg-vial 1:: “fault? ask if it was not reasonable that an .15.”... _. .,_.°.l..'.-w.e...a_"9.“1ed, him to consult with his col- agile! 11PM.“ measure of such importance? If he “gerepltot to be allowed a short period for this iirpose fiurhtt. was!!! be tboughtof agavemm‘em whilih tie-iii office. for five. yearshand which never, until May 1841 ‘ intimated on the part ofthat government an united,

form by writing them out. And sh

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that government was so fully convinced that these laws were at the root of a great portion of the distress of the people, what must have been its neglect of'duty in hav- ing so long, delayed a remedy for. the evrl. (Hear, hearl.) When he was prepared with his measures he won — state to the house at once the course he meant 10 R“; sue. He would not propose measures to be came i here and rejectedtheree-(loud cheering)——bnt mea‘; sures upon the success of which he would be» pfepamd to stake “the existence of the government. ,(Ifou

cheering.) ,Witli respect to finance, he had? ‘fgflm l? regret that the noble lord had not taken the opinion]?

the house. .In what position, he, would ask.bdld e inherit the government of the country? In 1837018": true a deficiency in the revenue to the extent of 561-,- 428,000; in31838 there was adeficit of £1,430,000; tn 1840 there was a deficiency of £1,457,000; and m 1841 there was a deficiency of £|,85l.0ll0—lh“5 making an accumulative deficit of £5,l50,000. For the year 1842 it was estimated that there would be a deficiency of £2,500,000—making a total deficit of :57,- 666,000 when he came to the administration of the finances of the country; and yet, when only one month in office, he was called upon at once to bring forward measures to remedy the evil. (Cheers) If the late chancellor ofthe exchequer by his budget realised his fullest expectations, he must still have proposed a vote of credit, partaking in character of that which his right hon. friend (Mr. Goulburn) would have shortly to bring forward. The his government had calculatedon a revenue during the present year of £600,000, arising from the alteration of the timber duties, whereas it was clear from the communications of Lord Sydenham, that during the present year not one shilling could be de- rived from that source. The right hon. baronet then proceeded to argue that little or no revenue could be derived from the reduction of 12s. of the differential duties oti sugar; and, subsequently referring to the growing expenses ofonr colonies, and the great ex- penses of the war in China, asked, ifiii the midst of such accumulated difficulties it was unreasonable for the house to give him some little time to endeavour to meet them? (Hear, hear.) Was it not reasonable before bringing forward any measure of finance to wait until they saw what might take place in America? (Cheers) He would say no more on that head, but would turn to Ireland, where it was said that his ad- vent to power was to be the signal for hoisting the standard of ascendancy, and yet not one month had passed away of his administration when the noble lord had admitted that that difficulty he had at least got over —(cheers)———and that he had given a guarantee to the people ofIreland that they would be governed impartially. (Cheers) He would take care, as far as in him lay, that the law should be administered with firmness and impartiality, and he hoped with vigour; and, at all events, he would take care not to allow the administra- tion of Irish affairs to be influenced by the hope of gaining support in the House of Commons. (Loud cheers.) He had made engagements to render impartial

justice to Ireland, and so far as depended upon him-..

self, those engagements should be fulfilled. (Cheers) The appointment of Lord de Grey as Lord-lieutenant, and of Sir E. Sugden as Lord Chancellor of Ireland, was some proof of the course intended to be pursued. Sir E. Sugden, having a pension as a retired chancellor, for a very short tenure of office, felt the country had a claim upon his services, and had therefore consented to resume his duties; but iflie had been prevented by any circumstances from doing so, he, (Sir R. Peel) would have selected a chancellor from the Irish bar, which stood as high as any bar in the world. (Cheers) His only object in accepting the harassing duties of his situation was the hope of being of service to his country, and in the measures he should propose no considerations of political support should compel him to become the servile instrument to carry the opinions ofotlier people into eflect. (Hear, hear.) Power was only valuable to any honourable mind because ofthe opportunity it, afforded of being serviceable to the country, and when he found that that power was denied him in the way accordant with his own feelings and opinions, he would reserve to himself the power of retiring from office when he could no longer discharge its duties to his own satisfaction. (Loud cheering.)

Lord Palmerston, Mr. Villiers, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cobden, Mr. Hawes, Mr. S. Crawford, Mr. M. J. O’Con- nell, and Mr. Hindley, subsequently spoke in favour of the opposition, and Lord Sandor), Mr. Lytton, Mr. Hardy, and Mr. Milnes for the ministry.

Mr. Fielden moved, and Dr. Bowring seconded, a motion to the effect that it was the duty ofthe house not to note any supplies until an inquiry should be insti- tuted into the state ofthe distress of the operative popu- lation throughout the country.

The house divided, and Mr. Fielden’s motion was lost by a majority of 149 to 41. .

One vote ofsupply was then taken. after which the house resumed, the chairman reported progress, 1and obtained leave to sit again on Monday.

The PROCLAMA'I'ION OF THE EMPEROR on THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE.

An’abslract of the proclamations lately issued by the

Emperor of China, with extracts, may afford some

amusement :-—The first proclamation which we here no- '

lice appears to have been issued after the taking by the English of the Bocca Tigris. The Emperor evidently considered that the English would find it as impossible a matter to clear themselves of their enormous guilt in thus bearding his Celestial Majesty as Lady Macbeth formerly did to wash from her hands the blood of King Duncan; for, he says, “ such wickedness and guilt as this would be most difficult indeed for all the waves of the Eastern Ocean to wash out.” The Emperor, then

ti la Van Tromp, after stating that he has specially sum: moned his Imperial younger brother Meentann, together with the High Minister Hoo, to lead forth a giant! army

50,000 strong, and by journeying day and night to re: pair to Canton with all haste, exhorts the ‘ latter to let thelvengeance of Heaven (i. c. the Celestial Empire) be exhibited by not allowing a single English sail to return

but sweeping them clean from the face of the seas iii order to fill his Imperial mind‘ with gratification! i The Imperial commands were again issued as follow :-.-—I the Emperor, now order Meentang and the great Minister Hoo to lead forth the army of50,000, and most decided- ly make a thorough extermination of the English rebels

in order to tranquillize the hearts of our people. But if you dare to be cowardly, and privately of your own ac. cord proceed to make peace, most certainly will you be putto death. Let the two words ’ make peace’ for ever after this find: no place in your hearts, nor ever give them

ould you dare to be- to their, pretensions wrll plac'e ' myself at

come t‘a’rdy in your dutiesvand listen to}, make .peace,’ I, the Emperor,

opinion upon this important subject? (Cheers) If

the head of a mighty force, and_most uncompromisingly

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all who appertain to him,-

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uilt. All the troops of Keelti‘n‘; also hasten to assemble at. )- advance and cxtermlv

make an end ofEnglishg Woolung, and Solun, wlilllt ether 'al that we may a 0g v _ 0

Stilt): n'ot allowing so much as'a bit of broken é- ' ' urn—then Will be laid aside my

' ‘ntr'nent. Res ect this.” . Tablflestile 8th of tbgthird.moon (30th of March, the Imperial commands were again issued byfa prCZEiv-mg M 2: bribes from the enemy, e 1.5 15 f. Fvith be cut. manner. thefimperor ordering that he on ti ‘ ' - . est also With the true m'simdlgr 1liaiildaunwalllsfbadldfiigHurdlers all who officially splrltdiedahir'n whether great or small, his relations, and “ten ’ to be decapitated indiscrimi- atel ! He dis )oses of another unli . j - :ungy(accused bf traitorously combining (“‘1le :2: lish), by ordering ' him'to be. put to a sfo his banes minions death, by having his flesh out rolm be laid by small bits; and further, that his native p ace t need waste'for lOO’miles round, and his relatives be sen 6

ie enalt of trans ortation ; _

to llis l'Celestlial Majest? concludes his bloody prolclarlpaé tion as follOWS :—“ Let the peacock’s fe'atliertpe pyirc eess from the cap of Yihsban for his imbecility an tat-beindis- in bringing forward the troops; let Lungfwalr)! de riv- graced two degrees of rank; and let Yang a e fpicer ed ofthe truly brave rank of How ; and let evgrydo ate in the province of Canton, whether htgh or su qr in 0d, be deprived of his official button until they malt: grim their delinquencies by efficiency of effort. esp

' , H , , lhlThe memorial presented by Keshen to the Emperlor is a first-rate curiosity. After showmg that what to had done he could not help doing, and that he was possessed ofno means of grappling With the English ‘ ' sl he roceeds :— vxc‘loYr'lci’dlr :l’ave ffas again and again revolved the-matter in his anxious mind! In so far as it regards his own person it is unworthy of notice, but the consequences touching the vital interests of the country and the lives ofthe people involved in it are vast and extending to posterity! But, alas! your slave has stoned to givmg battle when he could not commanddestiny to give him the victory, and he has no less sinned in being unable to settle matters in unison with your sacred Majesty s wishes! Both of these are crimes which affect his poor life, but what is there in this worthy of pity. or con- sideration? Still your slave, though he has stoned in not being able to settle matters in unison With your sacred Majesty’s wishes, yet the territory and people of Canton still exist and look up to your most sacred Majesty for his gracious support and protection, . while your slave, by having sinned in giving battle when fate denied him the victory, has soiled the glory of his master and poured out the lives of his people, and still more left himself without a sensible plan to put in‘ operation ; therefore it is, that after having duly consulted With the Tartar General, &.c., we have unanimously come. to the conclusion that our defences are not to be relied upon, and that, in the tug of battle, our troops will not stand their ground. Your slave is vexed to death think- ing of these things, even till he loathes his food, and till sleep has forsaken his eyelids, forasmuch as he does not shrink from the heavy guilt he is incurring in making all these facts the result of his diligent inquiries, and annoying with them the ears of Heaven’s Son; and at the same time he takes everything connected with the foreigners, and all the foreigners’ letters, and hands them up for imperial inspection. He horribly hopes that the Holy One will look down with pity and compassion on the black-liairedlrace, and shower upon them an extra measure of clemency, in granting what is therein requested, so that the people of the land may not be turned to ashes.”

RUNNING A MUCK. (From Bentley‘s Miscellany.

One of the greatest objections to India is the almost certainty ofthe young man forming those liaisons which are not only dangerous in a moral point of view, but often destructive in our worldly career. Encouraged by example, sliut out from the more refined society of En- ropean ladies, without a hope of marrying, and uncheck- ed by the laws of society, the young soldier or civilian in India, stationed in some dreary spot, removed from the awe which the presence ofvirtuous females inspires, is apt to form a connexion as revolting to European taste as opposed to every moral precept. Mr. A was un- married, young, and handsome; he had won and carried ofl‘ a lovely girl of sixteen (that is to say, if loveliness cart be imagined with a. dark skin). He had lived‘ with her about three years, and had by her two children, whom he in after-life acknowledged and cherished. In him the act was wrong; in her it was excusable, since the form of marriage, the mere thought of such a thing, had never entered her head; her very parents were proud ofthe houor done her; her rude ignorance blotted out the blame that would ptherivise have attached to her: while the only excuse he could offer for the seduc- tion of a mere child was the force of example—the cus- tom ofthe country. Ayah (so will I call her) was in the bath with her two little babes, aroused with their in- fantine screams, as they nestled closer to her bosOm, and shunned the water she occasionally immersed them

in : her brother held a post in the house ; her sister was her companion; her father filled the situation of porter at the outer lodge gate. The first ofthese was a reli- gious enthusiasm-he had been wrought on by certain Brahmins; he had committed many faults; he determi- ned at once to expiate them. One way only'is thought by. the pious Malay to lead straight to heaven, and on this be resolved; he ofl'ered up his prayers, performed his ablutions, and prepared to run a muck. he who thus determines first vows to his God to destroy every thing he may meet on his path; to spare neither sex nor relationship, to turn neither to the right nor to the left, but to sacrifice all indiscriminately, till be him- self in turn be sacrificed. He first proceeds .to oil his body more victims he makes, the more certain is his road to heaven); he casts off everythingthat may be caught at: shaves his head, lest he should be seized by th: hair - takes a large portion of opium, or some other maddeuin , poison; then arming himself with a knife or creece in either hand he rushes forth to immolate all he may en- counter. .Ayah was leaving the bathino. children in her arms, her sister and heruattendants were following her, laughing and playing with her little babes; a mom innocent, a more happy group could not have been found. They were already in the passaue when a sudden noise made the young mother turn i'ounmd : in another Instant she fell a corpse, struck down by her: own brother—that brother she had loved so tenderl