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vote in favour of the Address, but attacks the conduct of Ministers-

Division on the question of the Address, and defeat of Ministers

CHAPTER VIII.

Meeting of the New House of Commons-Election of Speaker-Mr. Shaw

Lefevre is proposed by Lord Worsley, seconded by Mr. E. Buller-Sir

Robert Peel declares his concurrence, and the Motion is carried without

a division-The Speaker returns thanks — Remarks of Lord John

Russell, and Reference made by him to the preceding Speaker-Debate

in the House of Commons on the Queen's Speech-The Address is

moved by Mr. Mark Phillips, seconded by Mr. John Dundas-Mr. J.

S. Wortley moves an Amendment, negativing the Confidence of the

House in the Government-It is seconded by Lord Bruce-The Debate

is continued for four nights-Summary of the Arguments of the various

Speakers on both sides-Important Speeches of Sir Robert Peel and

Lord John Russell-Division, and Majority of 91 against the Govern.

ment-Mr. S. Crawford moves another Amendment-It leads to a Di-

vision of the Liberal Members: it is rejected by a large Majority-

Answer of her Majesty to the Address, as amended-The Ministry de-

termine to resign Office-Their retirement is announced by Viscount

Melbourne in the House of Peers, and by Lord John Russell in the

House of Commons-The latter vindicates the course pursued by the

Government-He deprecates personal Animosity between Opponents-

Speech of Lord Stanley-He disclaims feelings of Enmity towards Lord

John Russell-His remarks on the Language of the Royal Speech-

Lord John Russell explains-Motions for New Writs on acceptance of

Office by the New Ministers-The House adjourns for the Elections

Complete List of Sir Robert Peel's Administration

CHAPTER IX.

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Re-election of Members of the Government-The House of Commons

meets again on the 16th September-Statement of Sir Robert Peel as

to his intended course of proceeding-He announces the postponement

of his financial measures till the next Session-Speech of Lord John

Russell-He objects to the delay-He states at length his view of the

state of public affairs-He is answered by Sir Robert Peel-Speech of

Viscount Palmerston-He deprecates the postponement of remedial

measures.-Speeches of Mr. Villiers, Mr. Ward, Mr. Cobden, Viscount

Sandon, Mr. Hawes, Mr. Litton, and other Members--Mr. Fielden

moves that no Supplies be granted until after an enquiry into the dis-

tress of the country-His Motion is negatved by a large majority. Mr.

Greene is appointed Chairman of Ways and Means.-Renewed discus-

sions on the state of the country.-Speech of Mr. Otway Cave-Sir

Robert Peel states that he shall not re-introduce Lord Stanley's Irish

Registration Bill-Statements of Manufacturing distress made by several

Members-Sir Robert Peel's answer-He declines to afford the explana-

tions of his future measures demanded by the Opposition-The Chan-

cellor of the Exchequer makes his Financial statement-Observations

thereon of Mr. F. Baring-Speeches of Mr. Hawes, Mr. Ewart, Sir

Robert Peel, Lord Palmerston, Mr. C. Wood, and other Members-

The resolutions moved by the Chancellor of the Exchequer are carried

-Debates in the House of Lords-Lord Melbourne impugns the Minis-

terial Plan of Finance-Speeches of Lord Ripon and the Duke of Wel-

lington-Lord Radnor's Remarks on the Duke's speech-Explanations

-Speeches of Lord Kinnaird and the Duke of Richmond.-Progress of

business in the House of Commons-Bill for creating additional Judges

in Equity passed-Poor-laws-Sir Robert Peel brings in a bill to con-

tinue the Commission for six months-Mr. Yorke moves an instruction

to the Committee-Speeches of Sir J. Graham, Mr. Stuart Wortley,

Mr. V. Smith, Sir Robert Peel, Mr. Pakington and others-Mr. Yorke's

motion is rejected by a large majority-Mr. S. Crawford moves two

amendments, which are negatived after some discussion-Mr. B. Fer-

rand makes charges against the manufacturers-They are defended by

Mr. Mark Phillips-Speech of Sir J. Graham--Motion of Mr. Fielden

to reject the bill negatived by 183 to 18-Prorogation of Parliament-

Speech of the Lords Commissioners-End of the second Session of

1841
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CHAPTER X.

FRANCE.-State of Public Opinion in France, and situation of Parties-

Addresses presented to the King on the Jour de l'An-Gratifying recep-

tion of the Clergy-Reply of the King-Financial Statement of M.

Humann in the Chamber of Deputies-Account given by him of the

different branches of the Public Revenues and their probable produce—

Official Statement of the Assets and Liabilities of the Bank of France-

Conviction and Imprisonment of the Abbé de Lammenais for publish-

ing a Seditious Pamphlet-War-party advocate an alliance with Russia

-Conduct of France towards Spain--Speech of M. Guizot in the Cham-

ber of Peers on the Subject-Note addressed by M. Guizot to M.

Ferrer-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Spain, in Answer to the Mani-

festo of Queen Christina-Question of the Fortifications round Paris-

Appointment of a Committee to Report on the Subject-Report drawn

up by M. Thiers-Discussion thereupon in the Chamber of Deputies-

Speeches of MM. Carnot, Thiers, Marshal Soult, M. Guizot, and

others-Amendment proposed by General Schneider for erecting Works

on a less extensive scale opposed by M. Guizot, and negatived-Bill for

fortifying Paris passed-Bill introduced by the Minister of Finance (M.

Humann) demanding Credits-Speech of M. Humann-Forged Letters

imputed to Louis Philippe-Prosecution of French Journals for pub-

lishing them-Execution of Darmes the Regicide-Discontent through-

out France, and serious Disturbances in the Provinces on account of

the pressure of Taxation-Riots at Toulouse, Lyons, and other places

-Disturbances in Paris-Attempt to Assassinate the Duke d'Aumale

on his return from Africa-Seizure of Quénisset the Assassin-Account

of the "Communistes "-Trial and Condemnation of Quénisset and

his Accomplices-Trial and Conviction of M. Dupoty, Editor of the

Journal du Peuple-Government Prosecution of the Press in France-

Treaty for the Suppression of the Slave Trade signed in London be-

tween France and the other great Powers of Europe-Account of the

State of External Commerce of France, published by the Administra-

tion of Customs .
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CHAPTER XI.

SPAIN. Quarrel between Spain and Portugal relative to the Navigation

of the Douro-Convention made in 1835 for the free Navigation of that

River-Preparations for War in the two Countries-Settlement of the

Question-Expulsion of the Papal Nuncio from Spain-Sitting of the

Cortes-Espartero proclaimed sole Regent of Spain-New Cabinet

formed by him-Speech of the President of the Council, and Policy of

⚫ the Government-Question of the Guardianship of the Queen-Senor

Arguelles appointed Guardian-Manifesto of the Queen-Mother, and

reply of the Spanish Government-Insurrection in behalf of the Queen-

Mother at Pampeluna and Vittoria-Proclamation issued by Don

Manuel Montes de Oca-Desperate attempt to seize the person of the

Queen at night in the Palace at Madrid-Trial and Execution of Don

Diego Leon-Energetic Measures of Espartero-Suppression of the In-

surrection-Question of participation of the Queen-Mother in the af-

fair-Correspondence in Paris betweeu her and Senor Olozaga on the

subject-Suspension of the payment of her Pension by Espartero-Sup-

pression of the Fueros.-PORTUGAL.-Change of Ministry, and List of

the New Appointments
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CHAPTER XII.

INDIA AND THE LEVANT.

AFFGHANISTAN.-Final overthrow of Dost Mahomed by General Sir Ro-

bert Sale, at Purwan-Dost Mahomed takes refuge in the British camp,

aud surrenders to Sir William M'Naghten-He is sent to Calcutta,

and ultimately permitted to reside at Loodianah-Capture of a Ghilzie

fort by Major Lynch, and destruction of its garrison-Rout of the

Ghilzies by Colonel Wymer.-SCINDE.-Our troops re-occupy Khelat-

Defeat of Nusseer Khan by Major Boscawen-Melancholy fate of Lieu-

tenant Loveday-The Brahoes under Nusseer Khan are again defeated

at Peer Chutta-Nusseer Khan surrenders himself to the British.—

PUNJAB.-Death of Maharajah Kurruck Sing-His son and successor

Non Nehal Sing accidentally killed-Shere Sing seizes the throne-

Abdicates suddenly-but afterwards gains possession of Lahore, and

re-ascends the Throne-Disorganised state of the Punjab.-CHINA.—

Mortality amongst the British troops at Chusan-Letter from Lord

Palmerston forwarded to Ningpo-Admiral Elliot sails northwards to

the Pe-chee-lee gulf-Negotiations in the Peho river-Admiral Elliot

returns to Chusan-Keshen appointed by the Emperor Chief Commis-

sioner at Canton, in the place of Lin-Captain Elliot opens negotiations

with Keshen at Canton-Tedious delays-Commodore Sir G. Bremer

reduces the Bogue forts-Terms agreed upon between Captain Elliot

and the Chinese authorities-Despatch of Keshen-The British Go-

vernment disapprove of the terms of the Convention-Captain Elliot is

recalled, and Sir H. Pottinger appointed in his stead-Bad faith of the

Chinese-The British squadron attacks the forts-Sir G. Bremer and

Major-General Gough prepare to assault Canton-Keshen degraded-

British flag of truce fired upon by the Chinese-The factory at Canton

taken possession of by the British-Imperial Edicts-Canton at the

mercy of the British-Convention entered into by Captain Elliot-Death

of Sir Le Fleming Senhouse-Arrival of Sir H. Pottinger in the Canton

waters-Proclamation issued by him-Expedition sails to the North-

ward-Captain Elliot leaves China.-TURKEY, SYRIA, AND EGYPT.—

Conditions offered by Admiral Stopford to the Pacha of Egypt-They

are accepted by the latter-His communication to the Grand Vizier-

The Pacha delivers up the Turkish fleet-Further negotiations with

the Porte-Final settlement of the dispute-Changes in the Ministry at

Constantinople-Letter on the state of Syria.

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CHAPTER XIII.

UNITED STATES AND CANADA..-Message of President (Mr. Van Buren)

to Congress-Discussion in the Senate relative to the state of affairs

between Great Britain and America-General Harrison inducted into

the Presidency-Inaugural Address-Sudden death of General Harri-

son-Mr. Tyler (Vice-President) becomes President-He issues an Ad-

dress-Meeting of Congress at Washington-Election of Speaker-

Message of President-Affair of the Steam-boat Caroline-Seizure, in

the American territory, of M'Leod, a British subject - Correspondence

between Mr. Fox and Mr. Forsyth on the subject-Discussion in the

House of Representatives-Proceedings in the case of M'Leod-Out-

rageous acts of the mob at Lockport-Warlike tone of Report presented

to the House of Representatives on the subject of the seizure of M'Leod

-It denounces the ambitious and aggressive Policy of Great Britain-

Discussion thereupon-Question of Fortifying the Frontiers of the

Union-Official note sent by Mr. Fox to Mr. Webster (the American

Foreign Secretary)—Question of jurisdiction in the case of M'Leod—

Judgment of Supreme Court on the subject-Trial of M'Leod at Utica

-His acquittal-Seizure in Canada of an American citizen-He is set

at liberty-Bill introduced into Congress for the establishment of a

National Bank-The President exercises his right of veto-Resignation

of the Ministry in consequence-Formation of a new Cabinet-Secret

Societies called "Hunter's Lodges," along the Northern frontier-

Proclamation issued by the President against them-General Scott a

candidate for the office of President-Question of right of search.-

CANADA.-Union of the two Provinces carried into effect-Proclama-

tion by the Governor, Lord Sydenham-General Election-Speech of

the Governor at the opening of the Session-Address carried-Painful

illness and death of Lord Sydenham .
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ERRATUM.

In p. 228, of our last Volume (that for 1840), for “arrived within the Peshawer's
territory,” read “arrived within the Peshawur territory.”