James Graham, Dr. Bowring, Mr. M. Attwood, Lord John Russell,

Sir Robert Peel, Mr. Ellice, Lord Palmerston, Lord Stanley, Mr. Roe-

buck, and other Members-The Debate is continued by Adjournment

for three nights-On a Division the Resolutions are negatived by 174

to 49-The same Subject comes under Discussion a few nights after-

wards on a Motion by Mr. Villiers for a Select Committee on the Corn-

laws-Mr. Fielden seconds the Motion-It is opposed by Mr. P.

Howard and Sir C. Napier-Sir Robert Peel complains of the Obstruc-

tion offered to Business by the Opposition-He vindicates the New

Corn-law and Financial Measures, and states his Opinions respecting

the Effects of Machinery on the Employment of the People, and his

Prospects of the Improvement of Trade-Speeches of Lord John Rus-

sell, Mr. Cobden, and Lord Howick-Mr. Villiers' Motion is rejected

by 231 to 117-Lord Brougham introduces the Subject of the National

Distress in the House of Lords in moving for a Select Committee-He

discusses at large the Principles of Commercial Policy-Speeches of

Earl of Ripon, Earl of Stanhope, Lord Kinnaird, Marquess of Clanri-

carde, Viscount Melbourne, and Earl of Radnor-Lord Brougham's

Motion is rejected by 61 to 14-The great Chartist Petition is presented

in the Houss of Commons-Its vast Bulk and Number of Signatures

-Procession of Petitioners and singular Spectacle at the Presentation

-Debate on the Petition introduced by Mr. T. Duncombe who moves

that the Petitioners be heard by Counsel at the Bar-Motion seconded

by Mr. Leader, and supported by Messrs. Roebuck, Hume, Wakley,

Villiers, O'Connell, and Muntz-Opposed by Mr. Macaulay, Lord F.

Egerton, Mr. Hawes, Mr. Oswald, Lord John Russell, and Sir Robert

Peel-The Motion rejected by 287 to 49.
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CHAPTER VII.

Lord Ashley's bill for restraining the Employment of Women and Chil-

dren in Mines and Collieries-Extracts from the Report of the Com-

missioners of Inquiry-Impression made by Lord Ashley's statement

upon the House of Commons-Speeches of Mr. Fox Maule, Lord F.

Egerton, Sir J. Graham, and other Members-Leave given to bring in

the Bill nem. con.-Rapid progress of the measure in the House of

Commons--It is passed with slight opposition-It is introduced in an

altered form in the House of Lords. Debates on the Second Reading

-Lord Wharncliffe states the intentions of the Government respecting

it-Lord Londonderry moves, that it be read a second time that day

six months, but the Motion is not seconded. Speech of Lord Brougham

before going into Committee-Various amendments are proposed and

negatived, and the Bill passed-Debates in the House of Commons on

the Lords' Amendments-Charges against the Government made by

Lord Palmerston and Mr. C. Buller-Sir R. Peel vindicates the Minis-

ters-The Amendments agreed to-Bribery at Elections-Singular

result of proceedings before Committees-General reports respecting

compromises of Petitions-Mr. Roebuck undertakes an inquiry-He

addresses questions to the Members for Reading, Nottingham, Har-

wich, Penryn and Lewes-Their answers--Mr. Roebuck states his

charges and moves for a Select Committee-Mr. Fitzroy seconds the

motion-Adjourned debate-Speeches of Mr. Wynn, Mr. Ward, Lord

Palmerston, Sir R. Inglis, Sir R. Peel, Lord J. Russell, Lord Stanley,

and others-Mr. Roebuck amends his Motion, which is then carried

without a division-Mr. T. Duncombe proposes a test for the Com-

mittee, which is rejected-Nomination of the Committee—An Act of

Indemnity for Witnesses passed-Presentation of the Report of the

Committee-Particulars of compromises in the cases of Harwich, Not-.

tingham, Lewes, Reading, Penryn, and Bridport-Mr. Roebuck moves

Resolutions founded on the Report-Speeches of Mr. C. Russell, Major

Beresford, Mr. Fitzroy, Captain Plumridge, and Lord Chelsea-The

Solicitor-General moves the previous question-Sir R. Peel states reasons

for opposing the Resolutions, which are negatived on a division-The

Chancellor of the Exchequer refuses Lord Chelsea's application for

the Chiltern Hundreds-Lord Palmerston finds fault with the Govern-

ment-The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sir R. Peel vindicate the

course adopted for frustrating the Compromises published by the Com-

mittee-Statement of Captain Plumridge-Suspension of the Writs for

Nottingham, Ipswich, Southampton, and Newcastle-under-Lyne-They

are finally issued-Bill for Disfranchisement of Sudbury carried in the

House of Commons, but afterwards dropped-Bill of Lord J. Russell

for the prevention of Bribery at Elections
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CHAPTER VIII.

Law Reforms-The Lord Chancellor gives notice of Bills relating to

Bankruptcy, Lunacy, and County Courts-His Speech on the Second

Reading-They pass the House of Lords-County Courts' Bill is post-

poned till the following Session-The other two Bills carried-Lord

Campbell proposes Bills to alter the constitution of Courts of Appeal-

They are rejected in the House of Lords-Marriage Law-Motion of

Lord F. Egerton, for leave to bring in a Bill to legalise Marriages con-

tracted with deceased Wife's Sister-Speech of Sir R. Inglis against

the Motion-It is supported by Mr. Milnes, Mr. Borthwick, Mr. C.

Buller, and Mr. C. Wood; and opposed by Mr. Goulburn, Lord Ashley,

the Solicitor-General, and Mr. O'Connell-On a Division it is negatived

by 123 to 100-Bill for the better Protection of the Royal Person, intro-

duced by Sir Robert Peel, in consequence of the outrages of Bean and

Francis-It is carried immediately in both Houses-Church Rates; Sir

John Easthope's Bill for their Abolition-It is opposed by Sir R. Inglis

and Mr. Goulburn, and rejected by 162 to 82-Grant to Maynooth

College Mr. Plumptre, Mr. Bateson, Sir H. Smith, Colonel Verner,

and other Members speak against it-Speech of Lord Eliot-It is

affirmed by a majority of 47-Poor Law Amendment Bill, introduced

by Sir J. Graham-Principal Objects and Provisions of the Measure-

A few of the Clauses are carried, and the rest postponed-Mr. Escott

makes a motion against the principle of excluding Out-door Relief-Sir

James Graham opposes it, and it is rejected after a Discussion, by 90 to

55-Review of the Session-Lord Palmerston moves for Returns to

show the number of Bills brought into the House of Commons, and the

Result as to each-He reviews the Domestic and Foreign Policy of the

Government at great length, and with much sarcasm-He is ably an-

swered by Sir Robert Peel, who retorts severely on the Whig party-

Prorogation of Parliament by the Queen, on the 12th of August-Her

Majesty's Speech-Concluding Remarks
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CHAPTER IX.

INDIA.

AFFGHANISTAN.-Collision with the Eastern Ghilzies-Causes of the

Quarrel-Reduction of stipulated Payment-Kafila seized at Tezeen

-Sir Robert Sale sent to force the Khoord Cabul Pass-The Pass

carried-March of Sir R. Sale to Jellalabad-Severe contest in the

Jugdulluck Pass-Arrival at Jellalabad-Position of the British Forces

at Cabul-Situation of the Cantonments-Outbreak of the Insurrection

at Cabul-Cause of this-Murder of Sir Alexander Burnes and other Offi-

cers-Troops withdrawn into Cantonments from the Seeah Sung Camp

-Attacks of the Affghans upon the British Cantonments-Sir W. Mac-

naghten negociates with the hostile Chiefs-Terms agreed upon-Plot

laid for the Envoy-Secret Agreement entered into between Sir W.

Macnaghten and Akbar Khan-Murder of Sir W. Macnaghten and

Captain Trevor-Renewal of Negotiations with the Affghan Chiefs-

Additional Terms agreed upon-The British troops leave the Canton-

ments-Treacherous Attacks of the Affghans-Perfidy of Akbar Khan

-Hostages given up to him-Continued attacks of the Affghans-The

Ladies are placed under the Protection of Akbar Khan-Destruction

of the native Indian Troops in the Huft Kothul Pass-Miserable Situa-

tion of the British Forces in the Tezeen Valley-General Elphinstone de-

tained Prisoner by Akbar Khan-Destruction of H. M.'s 44th Regiment

-Massacre of the Officers, and Escape of Dr. Brydon-The Affghans

invest Jellalabad-Gallant Conduct of Sir Robert Såle-Measures taken

by the Indian Government-Lord Ellenborough arrives at Calcutta-

Troops collected at the Mouth of the Khyber Pass under Brigadier Wild

-Failure of attempt to force the Pass
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CHAPTER X.

AFFGHANISTAN continued-General Pollock takes the command, and de-

termines to force the Khyber Pass-Description of the Defile-The Fort

Ali Musjid taken by the British Troops-March of the Army through

the Khyber Pass-Arrival at Jellalabad-Account of the Operations there

previously-Important Victory of the Garrison over the Affghans headed

by Akbar Khan-Death of General Elphinstone-Occurrences at Cabul

-Murder of Shah Soojah-His son Futteh Jung proclaimed King-Long

Detention of the British Troops at Jellalabad-Akbar Khan treats for

the Surrender of his Prisoners-Situation of the Prisoners-State of

Affairs at Cabul-General Pollock advances from Jellalabad-Futteh

Jung joins the British Camp-Conflict at Jugdulluk-Description of

the different Passes and Defiles-Final Defeat of Akbar Khan in the

Tezeen Valley-The British Army reaches Cabul-Release of the Pri-

soners-Proclamation by the Governor-General for the Evacuation of

Affghanistan-General McCaskill sent into Kohistan-Defeat of the

Affghans at Istaliff-Destruction of the Grand Bazaar at Cabul-The

British Forces evacuate Cabul-March to Peshawur-Jellalabad de◄

stroyed-Arrival at Peshawur-Evacuation of Quetta by General Eng-

land-March through the Bolan Pass-Proclamations by the Governor-

General.—CANDAHAR and GHUZNEE.-The Insurrection spreads to the

Candahar District-Colonel Maclean fails in attempting to reach Cabul

-Candahar invested by the Insurgents-Victory gained by General

Nott-Failure of the Affghans in a nocturnal Attack on Candahar—

General England attempts to reinforce General Nott-Ill-success of this

Enterprise State of Garrison at Ghuznee-Treachery of the Inhabit-

ants-Surrender of Ghuznee by Colonel Palmer-His Reasons for

evacuating the Fortress-Treachery of the Ghazees-Attack upon the

British Troops-Destruction of the Sepoys, and Captivity of the Officers

-Prisoners sent to Cabul-General Nott advances from Candahar to

join General Pollock at Cabul-Description of his Line of March-

General England advances to Quetta-Victory by General Nott over the

Affghans at Gonine-Ghuznee abandoned by the Affghans, and de-

stroyed by General Nott-Another Victory gained by General Nott-

He effects a Junction with General Pollock at Cabul

CHAPTER XI.

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CHINA-Departure of the British squadron from Hong-Kong to Amoy

Account of the Fortifications of Amoy--Attack upon the City and suc-

cessful result-Proclamation by Sir Henry Pottinger-Arrival of the

Armament at Chusan-Ting-hae taken by the British-Expedition pro-

ceeds to Ningpo-Description of the city of Chinghae-Taking of

Chinghae by assault-Taking of Ningpo-Chinese fortify the banks of

the Canton river-Sir H. Pottinger returns to Canton-Attempt of the

Chinese to retake Ningpo-Rout of the Chinese at Tse-kee-Ningpo

evacuated by the British-Capture of Chapoo-Description of the city

of Chapoo-Subsequent operations of the British squadron-It enters

the Yang-tze river-Elepoo appointed High Commissioner-Arrival of

the Armament at Chin-keang-foo-Description of the city-Attack

upon Chin-keang-foo-Taking of it by assault-The Squadron sails to

Nankin-Description of Nankin-Suspension of hostilities-Negotia-

tions for peace between the Chinese Commissioners and Sir Henry Pot-

tinger-Terms of the Treaty-Report from the Chinese Commissioner

to the Emperor
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CHAPTER XII.

FRANCE.-Resolutions of the Parisian Editors of Newspapers on the occa-

sion of the conviction of M. Dupoty-Speech from the Throne at the

opening of the French Chambers-Election of President and Vice-Presi-

dents-Addresses presented to the King on the Jour de l'an-Replies of

the King-Debates in the Two Chambers on the Address-Question of

right of Search in the case of the Slave-Trade-Dispute with Spain on

point of Etiquette-Speech of M. Guizot in the Chamber of Peers, re-

specting the relations of France with Spain-Speech of M. Guizot in

the Chamber of Deputies, relating to the Affairs of the East-Melan-

choly Death of the Duke of Orleans-Funeral Procession-Question on

the choice of a Regent-Extraordinary Session of the French Chambers

convoked―Affecting Speech of the King-Election of President-Re-

gency Bill proposed by Ministers-Discussion thereon-Ministerial

Speech of M.Thiers-Dreadful Accident on the Paris and Versailles Rail-

way-Regency Bill carried-Prorogation of the French Chambers [279

CHAPTER XIII.

SPAIN.-Opening of the Spanish Cortes-Speech of the Regent-Election

of Presidents and Vice-Presidents-Discussion on the Address in the

Senate-Discussion in the Chamber of Deputies-Insurrection at Barce-

lona-Combat between the Troops of the Garrison and the National

Guard-Suspension of the sittings of Cortes-Arrival of Espartero at

Barcelona-Negotiations on the part of the Junta-Bombardment of

the Town-Surrender by the Insurgents-Proclamation by General

Van Halen-Execution of Carcana, Leader of the Insurgents-Fine

levied upon the City. PORTUGAL.-Municipal Elections at Lisbon-

Triumphant result for Ministers-Revolt at Oporto, and Declaration In

favour of the Charter, by Senhor Costa Cabral and others-Revolt

spreads to Lisbon-Ministers resign-The Court resolves to adopt tha

Charter-Public rejoicings-New Ministry formed, including Costa

Cabral-Opening of the Portuguese Cortes-Royal Speech. PRUSSIA.-

Ordinance by the King of Prussia, convening a General Assembly of

Committees from the Provinces-Meeting of the Assembly-Delibera-

tions of the Body. BAVARIA.-Inauguration of the Valhalla, by the

King of Bavaria-Its object, and origin of the Name.

CHAPTER XIV.

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Corre-

UNITED STATES.-Annual Message of President to Congress

spondence between Lord Palmerston, Lord Aberdeen, and Mr. Steven-

son, respecting the right of Search-Presentment of the Grand Jury of

Philadelphia against N. Biddle and others for Conspiracy-Case of the

brig Creole, and Mutiny of Slaves on board-The British Government

determines to send out Lord Ashburton to America as a special Ambas-

sador-Repudiation of State Debts-The President vetoes two Tariff

Bills-Report of the Senate condemning the conduct of the Presi-

dent-Protest of the President-Treaty respecting the North Western

Boundary signed at Washington-Its provisions-Public Entertain-

ment given to Lord Ashburton at New York-Correspondence be-

tween Lord Ashburton and Mr. Webster-President's Message to

Congress
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CHAPTER XV,

CANADA.-Principles of Lord Sydenham's Administration-Different po-

litical Parties in Canada- Sir Charles Bagot appointed as Successor to

Lord Sydenham-Opening of the second Session of the United Parlia-

ment by the Governor-Attempt to conciliate the Lower Canada French

by the offer of office to Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Lafontaine-They accept

office, and have to undergo an Election-Address of Mr. Lafontaine-

Dangerous illness of Sir Charles Bagot-Prorogation of Parliament-

Sir Charles Bagot leaves Canada, and dies soon after his return to

England-Question of Canadian Corn Duties-Letter of Lord Stanley

to the Governor on the subject-Bill passed in the Colonial Legisla-

ture. THE MARQUESAS, AND SOCIETY ISLANDS, IN THE PACIFIC.-

Short Narrative of the intercourse between these Islands and Great

Britain-Correspondence between Queen Pomare and Mr. Canning and

Lord Palmerston-A French Frigate appears off Tahiti-Demand made

by him of redress-Letter of Queen Pomare to Queen Victoria, and

Answer of Lord Palmerston-The Tahitian Government is taken under

French protection by Admiral Dupetit Thouars-PROJET DE LOI rela-

tive to the Marquesas proposed by the Minister of Marine to the French

Chamber

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