15 JANUARY 1831

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From several communications that have passed between M. GENDEBIEN and

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the Congress of Belgium, it appears most pro- bable that the person to be chosen as King will be Prince OTHO, son of the King of Bavaria. According to M. GENDEBI$N, the French...

The French Chamber of Peers have, by a large majority,

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passed the Slave Trade Abolition Bill. This is the most important feature in the legislative proceedings of the week. The fervour which threat- ened so much at the trial of the...

NEWS OF THE WEEK.

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THERE is not much of positive intelligence from Warsaw since our last publication. The feelings of the people and the power of the chiefs are portrayed in the various private...

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The New York papers of the 14th of last month,

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which were received yesterday, contain several documents on the war, ma- rine, and other departments, presented to Congress by the heads of each. • ,.."" These papers furnish...

LONDON MEETINGS IN BEHALF OF THE CONDEMNED AT WINCHESTER.— A

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respectable meeting was held in the Northumberland Arms, Clerken- well Green, on Wednesday night, when a petition to the King wr.s unanimously agreed to, praying for a remission...

The authorities of Basle have wisely resolved to make the

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con- cessions which the peasantry demanded ; and concord is in con- sequence happily restored in that quarter of Switzerland.

The contest of wits between Lord PLUNKETT and Mr. O'Corr-

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NELL, or between the aristocratic temper of Lord ANGLESEY and the democratic principles of the Liberator, has displayed itself in two more proclamations,—one to put down the...

THE KING —His Majesty, if we may believe the indirect evidence

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of the reports, contindes to enjoy good health ; the records of the week are wholly occupied with an account of the dinners he has taken and given. 'We are far from underrating...

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"Mr. Woodman, hif you goes to swore against or a

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man in prison you shall have your farm burnt down to ground and look out yourself, or bets you shall have your hed and guts cut out." Mr. Justice James Park, who tried Looker...

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EXECUTION AT READINM—Winterborne, one of the three unhappy men left

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for execution by Mr. Justice Park, suffered on Tuesday. He behaved with great firmness and propriety. Darling and Oakley have been respited, and their sentences will be commuted...

TRTAL or CARLILE.—The trial of Carlile the bookseller, for a

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seditious libel published in a work called the Prompter, came on at the Old Bailey on Monday, before the Recorder. There wereseveral cimitts in the indictment ; but the part of...

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LORD A DVOCATE jEFFREY.—It forms a novel and peculiar feature

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in the canvass which this celebrated gentleman has just concluded in the Forfar burghs, that he has everywhere:been received by the people with an en- thusiasm of approbation....

ASSAULT ON THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE.--A gross assault war committed

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on his Grace on Friday last, at Newark. A party of nearly two hundred persons lay in wait for his carriage at Markham Bridge they were furnished with torches, and, as appeared...

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THE MARCHIONESS OF CONYNGHABI AND TIIE CROWN JEWELS'.

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—A well-known correspondent of the Times, who rejoices in the name of "Radical," describes the recovery of some valuable pearls from the. Marchioness of Convngliam, to whom they...

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THE PATENT THEATRES V. Mn. ARNOLD'S PETiriost.—The special inquiry, relative

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to Mr. Arnold's petition for a licence from year to year, and the assumed patent rights set up by the theatres of Drury Lane and Covent Garden, commenced on Tuesday. The Lord...

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THE ARMY.

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WAR-Device, Jammu 11.-15th Regiment of Light Dragoons : Coe. and Adj. J. Salmon(' to have the rank of Lieut.-16th Regiment of Foot : Lieut. J. Ft. Norton, from the 15th Foot, to...

THE CHURCH.

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The King has been pleased to grant unto the Rev. G. Davys, M.A. the Deanery of he Cathedral Church of Chester, void by the promotion of Dr. H. PhIllpotts, late Dean thereof, to...

THE UNIVERSITIES.

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• CAMBRIDGE. The following will be the subjects of examination in the week of Lent term, /822. —1. The Goepel of St. Mark. 2. Paley's Evidences of Christianity. 3. The Third...

THE MONEY MARKET.

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STOCK EXCHANGE, SATURDAY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.—ThiS week has passed here with comparatively few transactions, and little or no interest ; which is the more remarkable as tl:e...

EAST INDIA SHIPPING.

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The Company's ships Thomas Coutts, and Duchess Of Athole, arrived at China on the 26th July, and the William Fainie on the 4th Aug. They were lying in Toonkoo Bay, waiting for...

THEATRICAL MEMORANDA. DRURY LANE.

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Saturday—Henri Quatre—Davy Jones. Nonday — Pizarro — Davy Jones. Tuesday — The School for Scandal—Davy Jones. Wednesday—Werner—Davy Jones. Thursday — The Brigand—The...

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS.

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BIRTHS. On the let inst. at Dan-y-Graig House, Newton, Glamorganshire, the lady of the Bey. DERRY ELLIOT (IRAHAM,Of a SOB. On the 9th inst. at Lincoln, the lady of the...

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TOPICS OF THE DAY.

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THE elevation of Lord BROUGHAM has been a sore trial to Sir EDWARD SUGDEN ; it has quite spoiled, his temper. • While he was pleading yesterday, the Chancellor occasionally bent...

HINTS TO REFORMERS.

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THERE is one consequence, naturally, arising frOm our Parka- smentary Tables, which the circumstances of the times render it almost superfluous for ns. to draw,—namely, that...

The Western Luminary remarks, that English i coals are cheaper

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in Egypt than in the metropolis of England. We can easily believe it ; at the same time, this does not arise from the Government tax, which is heavier on exported than...

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MR. WILMOT HORTON AND THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.

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Mn. WILMOT HORTON does not belong to the high aristocracy. He is a phenomenon in politics. Not a useful servant of the grandees, like GEORGE ROSE, CHOKER, and CANNING, he yet...

"THE PANACEA."

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IT seems to be the fate even of the most intelligent, when they argue against the Ballot, to bid adieu to their judgment. The Standard, speaking of the Cupar election...

THE PRESTON ELECTION AND THE WORKING CLASSES OF LONDON. -

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THE late Preston election, and Mr. HUNT'S public entry into London on Monday last, 'are signs of the times deserving par- ticular notice. The election appears to have been a...

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THE CANTERBURY "MM."

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LAST night, after our collection of notices on the House of Com- mons was closed for the week, we received a letter from Lord Foanwicifs "confidential agent," Mr. SOUTIIEE,...

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FAZIO.

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MR. MILMAN'S Fazio is rather a dramatic poem than a tragedy. The author appears to have studied the poetry more than the passion ; and it is pretty clear, that, had not the...

NEW BOOKS.

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THE BOOK OF THE WEEK. DR. PARIS'S LIFE OF SIR EURPHRY DAVY. WE have no ordinary reason to feel gratified by the appaarance of this valuable addition to the stores of...

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FINE ARTS.

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INSTRUCTION-BOOKS ON DRAWING AND PAINTING. Or the multitude of " Treatises on Drawing and Painting," a very small proportion convey sound and efficient practical instruction....

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Serenade for the Harp, in which is introduced "The Moorish

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Maid." By N. C. BOCHSA. Like most of Mr. BOCHSA'S compositions, this is a piece of mere mechanical music. Of genius or originality it contains not a particle.

Venetian Air, arranged a:3 a brilliant Rondo for the Pianoforte.

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By J. B. CRAMER. Even the lightest of Mr. CRAMER'S compositions partakes of the re- finement of his musical taste ; and in this rondo we discover the touches of that hand which...

CONSTITUTION OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

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Oust readers will not find our contribution to Constitutional Reform this week barren of interest. The additional Notes, which we have er tracted from our correspondence, throw...

ORNITHWAOGY.

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A VERY fine and interesting work of Ornithology has been just com- menced by Mr. Joins GOULD, entitled "A Century of Birds, hitherto unfigured, from the Himalaya Mountains." The...

NEW PRINTS.

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MR. INSKIPP'S admired picture of the Empty Wallet,has been rendered by Mr. GILlER with truth and feeling. It has great merit, certainly ; but a poor creature suffering the pains...

Fantasia on a favourite Irish Melody, for the Pianoforte. Coin-

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posed by F. MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY. This fantasia, on the beautiful air, "'Tis the last rose of summer," discovers the author's command of the instrument; but we cannot re- gard...

"0 I remember well ; " a Ballad. By C.

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E. HORN. A most doleful ditty, touching the falseheartedness of a certain swain, and the grief of a forsaken damsel, upon which Mr. HORN has wasted a very pleasing melody.

AGLIO'S ANTIQUITIES OF MEXICO.

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Oust space precludes the possibility of doing more than calling the at- tention of the learned and curious to this valuable and interesting work, whose extent and importance...

Introduction and Rondo, in which is introduced the Air of

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"To the gay Tournament ; " arranged for the Pianoforte. By HENRY CHALON. This rondo presents no difficulties to the performer; and we have no doubt will be heard with pleasure...

The Water Witch Quadrilles; with Figure adapted. By GEORGE WEIPPERT.

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Mr. WEIPPERT is an authority in all matters which concern the mysteries and images of the Quadrille ' from whose" imprimatur" we shall not dare to dissent. We have no doubt that...

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• NOTES TO THE " ANATOMY."

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- - BEwnEEY.—We are informed by Lord LY t I LETON, that the elec- tors of Bewdley and Mr. ROBERTS are perfectly independent. His Lord- ship appeals to his public conduct, to...

PLACES AND PENSIONS.

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A CORRESPONDENT supplies the following , additions to the list of Place- men and Pensioners, members of Parliament or nearly conneeted with them :— Vernon, Granville Venables...

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A LONG LIATER OF MANY FACTS.

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TO THE EDITOR OF THE SPECTATOR. Upper Gloucester Street, Wednesday, 12th January. Stn—A pretty exhibition you have made of that body called the Commons House ! You have, by...

PARLIAMENTARY INFLUENCE OF THE • EAST INDIA COMPANY.

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.Tna substance of the following note on the East India connexion is furnished by a correspondent. . Ten Directors of the East India Company sit in the House of Corn. mons '...

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ROYAL SOCIETY.

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THE meetings of the Society recommenced on Thursday last ; and, in the absence of the President, his Royal Highness the Duke of Susszsr, the chair was taken by the Treasurer, J....

GOVERNMENT REDUCTIONS.

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TO THE EDITOR OF THE SPECTATOR. Sru—No 4etermination appears to have been yet formed respecting the reductions which are to be made in the salaries of Government °Seers. iWe...

ITALY.

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Am I in Italy ? Is this the Mincius ? Are those the distant turrets of Verona ? And shall I sup where Juliet at the masque First saw and loved, and now by him who came That...