An amendment to the Ministerial address, in reply to the
Kicg of Holland's speech, was moved in the Second Chamber on Tue,- day week, by M. VAN DAM VAN ISSELT. It was to the effect that the Chamber desired some Rather " political' • lions" from his Majesty. On a division, this am VAIK by 21 votes to 16, The King replied it) 34144
perience had shown he did not want for the eltpression of such a wish to induce him to give proofs of his coaffience; and that, if the "safety and interests of the stale Might peitnit political com- munications," he should persevere in ,his usual conduct. This reply is considered any thing bat 'satisfactory. The Second Chamber has been for some days occupied in considering the Budget.