Lord Ellenborough from the Government of India by the Directors-Dis-
cussions in Parliament on the subject-Lord Colchester puts questions to
the Government-Important Statement of the Duke of Wellington in an-
swer- -Remarks of Lord Brougham, the Marquess of Clanricarde, Lord
Campbell, and other Peers-Mr. Roebuck, in the House of Commons,
questions the Government respecting the Recall-Statement of Sir R.
Peel-Renewal of the Discussion in the House of Lords by the Marquess
of Normanby-The Earl of Ripon declines to produce Papers, and is sup-
ported by Lord Brougham-Explanation of the Duke of Wellington—
Lord Campbell answers the Government-Motion of Mr. Hume for Copies
of the Correspondence between the East India Directors and the Govern-
ment respecting Lord Ellenborough's Recall-It is firmly opposed by Sir
Robert Peel-Disapproved by Lord John Russell, Mr. Macaulay, and
other Members, and rejected by a large majority-Affairs of Canada—Ad-
ministration of Sir Charles Metcalfe impugned by Motion of Mr. Roebuck
-Defended by Lord Stanley-Speeches of Mr. Charles Buller, Mr. Hume,
Lord John Russell, and Sir Robert Peel-Lord Palmerston criticises the
Foreign Policy of the Government at the end of the Session-He is an-
swered by Sir Robert Peel
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Irish Affairs-Attacks on the Policy of Government-The Marquess of Nor-
manby moves a Resolution in the House of Lords-Speeches of Lord
Wharncliffe, the Marquess of Clanricarde, the Earls of Roden, Devon,
Fitzwilliam, Ripon, and other Peers-The Resolution is rejected by 175
to 78-A Debate, commenced in the House of Commons by Lord John
Russell, who moves for a Committee of the whole House on the State of
Ireland, is continued for nine nights by adjournment-Summary of the
Speech of Lord John Russell-The Motion is seconded by Mr. Wyse-Sir
James Graham leads the defence of the Government-Speeches of Lord
Clements, Mr. John Young, Sir George Grey, Lord Eliot, Mr. Shaw, Lord
Howick, Lord Stanley, Mr. Macaulay, Sir William Follett, Sir T. Wilde,
Mr. T. B. Smith (Attorney-General for Ireland), Mr. Maurice O'Connell,
Sir F. Pollock (Attorney-General for England), Mr. Roebuck, Mr. O'Con-
nell, Mr. Sheil, and Sir Robert Peel-After a reply from Lord John Rus-
sell, the Motion is rejected by a majority of 99
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seconds the Motion, which is opposed by Lord John Russell and Sir R.
Peel, and ultimately withdrawn-Mr. Ward's Motion on the Irish Church
question-His Speech is answered by Lord Eliot-Speeches of Sir John
Walsh, Mr. Maurice O'Connell, Mr. Hamilton, Sir C. Napier, Mr. Vernon
Smith, Sir James Graham, Lord John Russell, Sir R. Peel, Mr. Sheil, and
Sir R. H. Inglis-The Motion is negatived by 274 to 179-Irish Charita-
ble Trusts' Bill-It passes the House of Lords, and is brought into the
House of Commons by Sir James Graham, on the 29th of July-His ex-
planation of its leading provisions-Observations of Mr. More O'Ferrall,
Lord Arundel, Sir R. Peel, Lord Stanley, Mr. Sheil, and other Members—
The Second Reading is carried by 71 to 5—Mr. Dominick Browne opposes
it on the Third Reading, but without success, and the Bill is passed-Ro-
man Catholic Penal Acts' Repeal Bill, introduced by Lord Beaumont, is
taken up by the Government-The Lord Chancellor explains the objects
and provisions of the Bill-It passes the House of Lords, and is proposed
in the other House by Sir R. Peel-Remarks of Mr. Hawes and other
Members-The Bill is carried
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Restrictions on Labour in Factories-A Bill is brought in by Sir James
Graham-Lord Ashley proposes a further limitation of the hours of la-
bour-His Speech-It is answered by Sir James Graham-Speeches of
Mr. Gibson, Mr. Stuart Wortley, Mr. Ward, Lord F. Egerton, Lord How-
ick, Lord Sandon, Mr. Bright, Sir Robert Peel, Lord John Russell, and
other Members-On a division, Lord Ashley's Amendment is carried by a
majority of 9-A second Debate takes place on the 22nd of March, upon
another Amendment of Lord Ashley to the same effect-Speeches of Lord
Ashley, Mr. Cardwell, Mr. C. Buller, and Sir James Graham-On a divi-
sion there is a majority of 3 against the Ministerial proposition of 12
hours, and of 7 against Lord Ashley's Amendment of 10 hours-Sir James
Graham withdraws the Bill, and introduces another in its stead—A Dis-
cussion takes place, and leave is given to bring in the new Bill-Lord
Ashley announces his intention to propose his Amendments on the Third
Reading Various discussions on the Second Reading, and committal of the
Bill-Explanation of Sir Robert Peel-The Third Reading is moved on the
10th of May, when a prolonged discussion takes place Speeches of Lord
Ashley, Sir James Graham, Lord Howick, Mr. Roebuck, Mr. Labouchere,
Mr. Charles Wood, Mr. Stuart Wortley, Sir Robert Peel, and Lord John
Russell-Lord Ashley's proposal to limit the hours of labour to 10 is re-
jected by 297 to 159, and the Bill is read a Third time-Lord Wharncliffe
in the House of Lords, moves the Second Reading on the 20th of May-
Speeches of the Marquess of Normanby, Lord Brougham, Earl Fitzwilliam,
Lord Minto, Earl of Haddington, Lord Campbell, and other Peers-The
Bill passes through Committee with little discussion-Lord Brougham
impugns the principle of interference-Lord Kinnaird moves an Amend-
ment, which is rejected, and the Bill is passed.
Corn Laws and Free Trade-Mr. Cobden moves for a Committee to inquire
into the Effects of Protective Duties-His Speech on introducing the sub-
ject-Speech of Mr. Gladstone in answer- -Speeches of Mr. Hawes, Lord
Pollington, Mr. Scott, Mr. Cochrane, Mr. Brotherton, Colonel Wood, Mr.
Villiers, and other Members-Mr. Cobden's Motion is lost by 224 to 133—
Mr. Ricardo moves an Address to the Crown against insisting on the prin-
ciple of Reciprocity in Commercial Treaties-It is supported by Mr.
Ewart, Lord Howick, and Mr. Hume-And opposed by Mr. Gladstone and
Sir John Hanmer-The Debate is broken off by deficiency of Members in
the House-Mr. Villiers brings forward his Annual Motion against the
Corn Laws on the 25th of June, moving Resolutions condemnatory of the
late Act-The subject is debated for two nights in the House of Commons
-Speech of Mr. Villiers-Mr. Ferrand moves other Resolutions defensive
of the Corn Laws-Speeches of Captain Berkeley, Mr. Gladstone, Lord John
Russell, Mr. Miles, Mr. Stafford O'Brien, Mr. Ward, Mr. M. Gibson, Mr.
Bankes, Mr. Cobden, and Sir Robert Peel-Mr. Villiers replies, after which
the House rejects the Motion by 328 to 124
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FINANCE.-The Chancellor of the Exchequer proposes a Plan for the Reduc-
tion of the Three and a Half per Cents.-It is very favourably received in
the House of Commons-Remarks of Mr. F. Baring, Sir J. R. Reid, Sir J.
Easthope, Mr. Warburton, and other Members-The Bill passes through
the two Houses with little discussion. THE BUDGET.-Statement of the
Chancellor of the Exchequer-Favourable retrospect of Finance for the
past year-Remission of Taxation proposed on several Articles-Observa-
tions on Sugar Duties-Mr. F. Baring enters into a criticism of the Plan
proposed-Condemns the intended Arrangement of the Sugar Duties-Mr.
Hume and Mr. W. Williams demand a Reduction of the Estimates-Ob-
servations of Sir Robert Peel-He vindicates the Financial Policy of the
Government-Remarks of Mr. Labouchere, Mr. P. Stewart, Lord Stanley,
Lord John Russell, and other Members-Debate on the Customs' Duties
Bill-Mr. Ewart proposes to equalize Duties on Coffee-The Amendment
is rejected. SUGAR DUTIES BILL.-Speech of Mr. Goulburn on proposing
the Government Plan on the 3rd of June-Lord John Russell moves an
Amendment-He is answered by Mr. Gladstone-Speeches of Mr. La-
bouchere, Mr. P. M. Stewart, Mr. Hume, Mr. T. Baring, and Dr. Bowring
-Lord John Russell's Amendment is negatived by a majority of 69—
Another Amendment on the Bill is proposed by Mr. P. Miles on the 14th
of June, for the purpose of giving increased Protection to Colonial Pro-
duce-It is seconded by Mr. H. Baillie-After a protracted discussion Mr.
Miles's Amendment is carried against the Ministers by a majority of 241
to 221-Apprehensions occasioned by the Ministerial Defeat-Sir R. Peel,
on the 17th of June, explains the course proposed to be pursued by the
Government, and calls on the House to reconsider their decision-Speeches
of Lord John Russell, Mr. P. Miles, Mr. Labouchere, Mr. Disraeli, Sir H.
Douglas, Lord Sandon, Mr. Sheil, Lord Howick, Lord Stanley, Lord Pal-
merston, and Mr. Roebuck-On a division, the Government are in a ma-
jority of 255 to 233-Debates in Committee on the Bill-Mr. T. Duncombe
taunts Sir R. Peel with his conduct to his own supporters-Sir R. Peel
vindicates the course pursued by him-The Bill passes through Commit-
tee-Debate on the Third Reading in the House of Lords-The Earl of
Dalhousie explains the Arguments for the Bill-Lord Monteagle and the
Marquess of Lansdowne state objections-Lord Brougham argues in sup-
port of the Measure-Remarks of Earl St. Vincent, the Earl of Radnor,
and Lord Ashburton-The Bill is read a Third time, and passed
Bank Charter and Banking Regulations-Sir Robert Peel introduces his Bill
to the House of Commons on the 6th of May in a speech of great ability—
Details of his plan affecting the Bank of England and Private Banks
-The Resolutions are favourably received, but no discussion takes place—
Debate in Committee on the same subject on the 20th of May-Further
explanations of his views by Sir Robert Peel-Various opinions expressed
respecting the Resolutions, which are ultimately carried-Debate on the
Second Reading of the Bank Charter Bill-Amendment proposed by Mr.
Hawes Speeches of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir W. Clay, Mr.
Newdegate, Mr. Hume, Sir R. Peel, and other Members-The Amendment
is negatived by 185 to 30-Discussions in Committee-The Bill is passed
-It is introduced by the Earl of Ripon in the House of Lords—Remarks
of Lord Monteagle, Lord Ashburton, the Earl of Radnor, and other Peers
The Bill passes through Committee without division. DISSENTERS'
CHAPELS BILL-Nature of the Measure-It is carried through the House
of Lords, though opposed by the Bishops of London and Exeter, and some
other Peers-Excitement in the country against the Bill-Great numbers
of petitions
are presented against it in the House of Commons-The At-
moves the Second Reading of the Bill in an able speech
It is supported by Mr. Macaulay, Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Sheil, Sir Robert Peel,
Lord John Russell, and Lord Sandon; and opposed by Sir R. Inglis, Mr.
Plumptre, Mr. Colquhoun, and Mr. Fox Maule-The Second Reading is
carried by
Mr. Shaw and other Members, but without success-The Bill is sent up
again to the House of Lords, where it is again opposed by the Bishop of
London and other Peers, but is carried, with the Commons' Amendments, by
161. SEES OF BANGOR AND ST. ASAPH.-The Earl of Powis renews his
attempt to repeal the Union between the two Sees-The Duke of Welling-
ton opposes the Bill-Speeches of various Peers for and against the mea-
sure The Second Fading is carried by 49 to 37-Previously to the Third
a majority of 190-Amendments are proposed in Committee by
FRANCE.-General Reflections on the tone and temper of France towards
England during the year-Congratulatory Addresses to Louis Philippe on
New Year's Day-Election of a President and Secretaries in the Chamber
of Deputies-Remarkable Speech of M. Lafitte-Visit of the Duc de
Bourdeaux to England-Its effect in France-Discussion on the Address
in the Chamber of Peers-Explanation by the Duc de Richelieu-Speech
of M. Guizot-The Address in answer to the Royal Speech in the Chamber
of Deputies-Allusion to the Duc de Bourdeaux-Debate on the Address
-Speeches of M. Berryer, M. Guizot, M. Dupin, Duc de Valmy, M. de
Larez, M. Hebert, Attorney-General, Marquis de la Rochejacquelin-Pro-
secution and Conviction of two Parisian Journals for advocating the
claims of the Duc de Bourdeaux-Attack by M. Thiers on the Ministry—
Reply of M. Duchatel-Discussion in the Chamber of Deputies on the
separate paragraphs of the Address-Speeches of M. Ducos and the Minis-
ter of Commerce-Foreign Policy of the Government-Speech of M. Bill-
ault-The Election of M. Charles Lafitte is annulled-Reply of M. Guizot
to M. Billault-Speeches of M. Thiers and M. Guizot-Paragraph relating
to Right of Search-Amendment by M. Billault-Speeches of M. Gasparin,
Baron Mackau, and M. Dupin-Paragraph relating to the Duc de Bour-
deaux-Explanations of M. Berryer and the Marquis de la Rochejacquelin
-Remarks of M. Guizot on the subject-Amendment by MM. Cordier and
De Courtais-Speeches of M. Ledru Rollin, M. de Lamartine and others—
The Address is carried
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