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CONTENTS.
HISTORY OF EUROPE.
CHAPTER I.
STATE of affairs and of Public Opinion at the commencement of the year
-Opening of Parliament by the Queen in person-Her Majesty's
Speech-Debate in the House of Lords on the Address-Speeches of
Earl Ducie and Lord Lurgan, the mover and seconder-Attack on the
Foreign Policy of the Government by Lord Brougham-Speeches of
Lord Melbourne and of the Duke of Wellington; emphatic Language
of the latter with respect to France-Address agreed to-Debate in the
House of Commons-Address moved by Lord Brabazon, seconded by
Mr. Grantley Berkeley-Discussion on Foreign Policy of the Govern-
ment-Speech of Mr. Grote in opposition to it-His concluding Re-
marks on the Domestic Policy of the Ministers-Defence of Foreign
Policy by Lord John Russell-His Answer to Mr. Grote on the Princi-
ples of the Ministry-Speeches of Mr. Hume, Mr. Milnes, Sir Robert
Peel, and Lord Palmerston-Address agreed to without division-Re-
marks on the Queen's Speech, and the Debate, and reflections on the
Foreign Policy of the Government-Discussion on bringing up the
Report on the Address-Sir R. H. Inglis's remarks on Repeal Agita-
tion in Ireland-Lord J. Russell's Answer-Votes of Thanks carried in
both Houses to the Officers engaged in the Syrian Expedition-Re-
marks of the Duke of Wellington on the Bombardment of Acre-Letter
of Sir Robert Stopford in acknowledgment of the Vote
CHAPTER II.
Poor-Law Amendment Act-Expiration of the power of the Commis-
sioners-State of Public Opinion and division of Parties with respect
to the Law-Efforts of the Press-Lord John Russell moves for leave to
bring in a Bill-Vehement Opposition of Mr. Wakley and other Mem-
bers-Speeches of Sir F. Burdett and Lord John Russell-Debate on
second Reading-Speeches of Mr. D'Israeli, Mr. Wakley, Mr. Gally
Knight, Sir Robert Peel, Viscount Howick, and Lord John Russell-
Division on the second Reading-Motion of Mr. Townley Parker, that
the Bill should be committed that day six months, rejected by a large
majority-Strictures of Sir Robert Peel on the language used by the
Commissioners in their public Documents-Observations of Lord G.
Somerset and Viscount Sandon to a similar effect-Renewal of power
of Commissioners for five years carried-Discussion upon Union Schools
and compulsory Education-Speech of Sir Robert Peel thereupon-Mr.
Colquhoun's motion for the appointment of Chaplains to Unions-Re-
marks-Ultimate fate of the Bill at the dissolution of Parliament-
Return of Mr. Walter for Nottingham-Progress and working of the
Poor-Law in Ireland-Inquiry in the House of Lords respecting Clon-
mel Union-Resolution of the House respecting the Secretary to the
Poor-Law Commissioners in Ireland
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CHAPTER III.
Affairs of Ireland. Registration of Voters-Lord Stanley revives his mea-
sure of 1840 for Reform of Registration-Motion for leave to bring in
the Bill-Speeches of Lord Stanley and Lord Morpeth-Mr. O'Connell
moves adjournment-It is negatived by 261 to 71-Lord Morpeth intro-
duces a Bill on the same subject-Its leading provisions-Definition
and extension of the elective Franchise proposed by it-Feeling of
different parties in the House on the occasion-Speech of Lord Howick
-Debate on second reading of Lord Morpeth's Bill-Severe denunci-
ation of the ministerial tactics by Lord Stanley-Mr. C, Wood supports
the Bill-Debate continued for four successive nights-Speeches of Sir
W. Follett and Mr. C. Buller-Allusion of the latter to our Foreign
Relations-View of the Bill taken by Mr. Slaney-Exposition by Sir J.
Graham of the progress of ministerial concessions to the Repeal party
-Speeches of Mr. O'Connell, Sir R. Peel, and Lord J. Russell-
Second Reading carried by a majority of 5-Postponement of Com-
mittee on the Bill-Severe remarks thereon by Lord Stanley-Language
of Mr. O'Connell, and of the Irish Press, on the Registration question
-Lord Stanley's Bill postponed-Alteration in the ministerial Bill
announced by Lord Morpeth-House goes into Committee-Lord
Howick moves an amendment on the first clause-It is opposed by
Lord Morpeth-Speeches of Mr. C. Wood, Lord Stanley, Mr. O'Con-
nell, Lord John Russell, and Sir R. Peel-Amendment carried by 291
to 270-Adjournment of the House-Statement of Lord John Russell
on 28th April-He acquiesces in Lord Howick's Amendment-State-
ment of Lord Howick-Debate thereupon-Altercation of Mr. Ward
and Mr. Hume-Various divisions on amendments and other motions-
Curious confusion of the debate, terminating in a majority against the
Government of 11-Lord John Russell throws up the Bill-Remarks of
Sir R. Peel-Reflections on the effect of the preceding transactions upon
the character and prospects of the Government [37
CHAPTER IV.
Jews' Civil Disabilities removal Bill-Opposed on second reading by Sir
R. Inglis-Supported by Lord John Russell-Carried by majority of
113. Speech of Mr. Gladstone against the third reading-Answer of
Mr. Macaulay-Bill passed by 108 to 31. In the House of Lords it is
opposed by the Bishops of London and Llandaff, and other Peers; sup-
ported by the Bishop of St. David's, Marquess of Bute, and Earl of
Wicklow-It is rejected by a majority of 34. Church of Scotland-
Non-intrusion question-Subject introduced in the House of Lords by
Lord Dalhousie -Speech of Lord Aberdeen-The Duke of Argyll takes
up the question-Object of the Bill introduced by him-His Speech, and
Debate on first reading-Meeting of the General Assembly of the Scotch
Church-Dr. Chalmers moves the deposition of the seven Ministers of
the Strathbogie Presbytery-Account of their case-Dr. Cooke opposes
him-It is carried by a large majority-The deposed Ministers petition
the House of Lords-Lord Aberdeen presents Petition-Speech of Lord
Melbourne, who declines to interfere-Expostulation of Lord Brougham
with the Government on their conduct-Public Meetings in Scotland to
express sympathy with the deposed Ministers-Proceedings of the Non-
intrusion party-Speech of a Delegate at Belfast. Seminary of St. Sul-
pice, in Lower Canada-Ordinance of Lord Sydenham inculpated in
House of Lords by Bishop of Exeter-He accuses the Government of
favouring the Church of Rome-Speech of Lord Melbourne-The Duke
of Wellington objects to the Ordinance-The Bishop of Exeter moves
an Address to the Crown-He is answered by Lords Normanby and
Ripon The Duke of Wellington retracts his objection to the Ordinance
-The Motion withdrawn. College of Maynooth-Mr. Colquhoun moves
for leave to bring in a Bill to repeal the Laws connecting it with the
State-He animadverts on the Doctrines taught at the College, and
their effect on the character of the Priesthood-Speeches of Lord Mor-
peth and Sir R. Inglis-Mr. O'Connell vindicates the College and his
Church-Bill read a first time, but not proceeded with. Church-rates
-Mr. Easthope brings before the House the case of Mr. Baines-His
Resolution negatived by a majority of 5-He introduces a Bill to abo-
lish Church-rates-It is read a first time, but goes no further. Public
Education-Motion of Mr. Ewart for appointment of Minister of Edu-
tion-It is opposed by the Government, and withdrawn-Sir Robert
Peel vindicates his own efforts to promote Scientific Instruction. Law
Reform-Punishment of Death-Bills of Mr. F. Kelly and Lord John
Russell-Mr. Kelly's Bill mutilated in Committee-He abandons the
measure-The Government carry their Bill-Effect of the new Act.
Chancery Reform-Bills of Attorney-General and of Sir E. Sugden-
Appointment of two Judges in Equity opposed by the latter-Bill passes
through Committee, but finally abandoned by the Government. Ser-
jeant Talfourd's Copyright Bill rejected [64
CHAPTER V.
Finance-Mr. Baring's Financial Statement-Development of his Plans
for the Year-Speeches of Mr. Goulburn, and of Mr. Hume and other
Liberal Members-Remarks of Mr. Christopher and Viscount Sandon
on the threatened change in the Corn-laws-Lord John Russell an-
nounces his intention to propose a moderate fixed duty-Speech of Sir
Robert Peel, of Viscount Howick, and Mr. Labouchere-Preparations
on both sides for the approaching contest-Proceedings of Associations
and Public Meetings-Anti-Corn-law Movements-Union of interests
against the Government measure-Debate in the House of Lords on
the Corn-laws-The Duke of Buckingham quotes a Speech of Viscount
Melbourne's against him-Viscount Melbourne vindicates his own con-
sistency-Speeches of the Earls Ripon and Winchilsea-Viscount San-
don gives notice of a resolution with respect to the proposed change
in the Sugar-duties Counter-resolution announced by Lord John
Russell-Notice on the same subject by Mr. O'Connell-Debate on the
Sugar-duties-Important petitions presented on both sides-Able in-
troductory Speech of Lord John Russell.-Viscount Sandon moves
his Resolution-Debate lasts from 7th May to 18th.-Mr. Handley
and other leading agricultural Members declare against the Minis-
terial plans-Dr. Lushington opposes the Budget on anti-slavery
grounds-Mr. Grote's answer to this argument Summary of the
Speeches of Lord Stanley, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Robert
Peel, and Viscount Palmerston - Viscount Sandon's Resolution is
carried by a majority of 36-Public excitement consequent on defeat of
Ministers-The Chancellor of the Exchequer gives notice of moving
"the usual Sugar-duties." Severe Remarks of the Earl of Darlington
on the tenacity of the Government-Preparations for a General Election
-Sir Robert Peel gives notice of a Resolution affirming want of Con-
fidence in the Government-Lord John Russell throws up the Poor-law
Act Amendment Bill-The Chancellor of the Exchequer moves the
usual Annual Sugar Duties-He is seconded by Sir Robert Peel-
Speeches of Sir de Lacy Evans, Mr. Wakley, and Lord John Russell-
-Discussions on the Corn-laws in the House of Lords-Progress of
Agitation, and state of public Opinion [90
CHAPTER VI.
Debate on Sir R. Peel's Resolution of Want of Confidence in the Go-
vernment- His Speech in introducing it-Citation of historical Prece-
dents--Distinction drawn between the present case and that of Mr. Pitt,
in 1784-Speeches of Mr. Christopher, Sir James Graham, Sir William
Follett, Mr. Serjeant Jackson, and Lord Stanley, in support of the Re-
solution Speeches of Lord Worsley, Sir J. Hobhouse, Mr. Macaulay,
Dr. Lushington, Mr. Handley, Mr. O'Connell, Viscount Morpeth, and
Lord John Russell, in defence of the Government-Division and Ma-
jority of one in favour of the Motion-Lord John Russell states the
course determined on by the Ministers-He declares their intention to
dissolve Parliament at once, without a discussion on the Corn Laws-
His proposal respecting the Estimates-Speech of Sir R. Peel-He de-
mands a pledge that the new Parliament shall be convoked at the earliest
period-Lord John Russell undertakes to this effect-Speeches of Mr.
Wakley, Mr. Villiers, Mr. Labouchere, the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
Mr. Herries, and Mr. Goulburn-The Estimates are voted without op-
position Subsequent proceedings in the House of Commons-Prepa-
rations for the Elections-A large number of bills in progress ale
abandoned some others carried-Administration of justice in Chancery
Bill-Sir E. Sugden proposes to postpone its operation till the 10th of
October-Object of this Motion-Lord John Russell strongly opposes
it- It is supported by Sir Robert Peel, and carried by a majority of 18
-Lord John Russell throws up the Bill-Remarks of Sir D. Evans on
the conduct of the Opposition-Speech of Lord Stanley-Observations
of Sir R. Peel on the transaction-Parliament prorogued by the Queen
in person, on the 22nd of June-Address of the Speaker to Her Ma-
jesty The Queen's Speech-Proclamation issued for the Dissolution of
Parliament-Review of the Session-General Remarks [116
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CHAPTER VII.
State of parties at the period of the dissolution of Parliament-Reasons
for the decline and fall of the Whig Administration-The Whigs appeal
to the country as Anti-Monopolists-Election of Members for the City
of London-Conduct of the Ministry with regard to their Equity Courts'
Bill, and the appointment of the Attorney-General Lord Chancellor of Ire-
land-Elections for Northumberland and the West Riding of Yorkshire
-Defeats of Viscount Howick and Viscount Morpeth-Mr. O'Connell
defeated at Dublin, and Sir De Lacy Evans at Westminster-Abstract
and Analysis of Election Returns-Assembling of Parliament-The
Royal Speech-Earl Spencer moves the Address in the House of Lords
-The Marquess of Clanricarde seconds it-The Earl of Ripon moves an
Amendment of want of confidence in the Government-Speeches of
Lord Fitzwilliam, Lord Lyttleton and Viscount Melbourne-The Duke
of Wellington supports the Amendment, and censures the use made of
the Queen's name in the Royal Speech-Viscount Melbourne explains—
Speeches of the Duke of Richmond, the Marquess of Landsdowne, and
the Marquess of Northampton-Lord Brougham declares that he shall