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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.

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Privy Council, Catholics are fully excluded, and whatever right of such presentation may devolve upon Catholics, is, ipso facto, transferred to the Archbishop of Canterbury for the time being. No Members of Corporations who may happen to be Catholics can take their insignia of office to a place of Catholic worship. No prelate of that church is to assume the title of the Bishops of the Establishment. Jesuits and Members of Monastic Orders are not, henceforth, to enter England, without licence, under pain of banishment. Those in the country at present, are to register within six months. The Secretary of State is, however, empowered to licence new comers for a limited time, who may visit England for purposes of a literary or scientific inquiry. The license, however, is always revocable at pleasure. The prohibition of Monastic Institutions is not to comprehend Convents of females exclusively. The penalties in the Bill for a breach of its covenants are only to be inforced by the Attorney-general. They vary from banishment (as in the case of the Jesuits) to fines

ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIEF BILL. This important measure having passed through the two Houses of the Legislature, amidst a powerful though ineffectual opposition, received the Royal Assent, by commission, on the 13th inst.; and is now become the law of the land, notwithstanding the immense mass of petitions from every part of the united empire. In the House of Commons, for instance, the number presented against the Catholic claims were 2,013; while those in their favour were only 955. In the House of Lords there were 2,521 petitions against the bill, and 1,014 in its favour; thus presenting a majority in the two houses of 2,565 against the Roman Catholic claims. The following Peers, moreover, entered their protests on the journals of the House of Lords agaiust the third reading of the bill:-Eldon, Winchelsea, Ernest, T. Sarum, Arden, Bexley, Mayo, Hay (Kinnoul), Mansfield, Brownlow, Farnham, Sidmouth, Farnborough, Clanbrasil (Earl of Roden), Ailesbury, Abingdon, Romney, Longford, Enniskillen, Rolle, Kenyon, Lorton, O'Neill, The Irish Freeholders Regulation Pill disVerulam, Thomond, Norwich (Duke of qualifies the whole of the Irish Forty-Shilling Gordon), Digby, Shaftesbury, Falmouth, Freeholders, Protestant as well as Catholic Skelmersdale, Newcastle, Feversham, Brad--those who have freeholds in fee and perford, and Sheffield.

The following are the most essential points in the Bill. It commences by repealing all the laws which prevent Roman Catholics from sitting in either House of Parliament. In lieu of the former tests we have now a solemn oath of allegiance, and a full disclaimer of any temporal or civil jurisdiction of the See of Rome within these realms, as well as a declaration of maintaining the existing settlement of property in this kingdom, and disowning all intention of injuring the Protestant Church Establishment. Upon taking this oath, Catholics (Peers or Commoners) otherwise duly qualified, are eligible for election to Parliament, except priests, who are excluded from the Cominons by the Act of the 41st of the late king. The Irish Catholic peers can only sit in the House of Lords as Representative Peers; but on foregoing certain privileges, they may, like Protestant Irish Peers, sit in the House of Commons, on being elected for any place in England. On no account can they be elected to the Commons' House for any county, city, or borough, in Ireland. The only excepted offices are the Lord Lieutenancy of Ireland, the Chancery of both countries, and High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. The House, of course, is fundamentally Protestant. From all Ecclesiastical Promotion of the Church of England, in the University, public Foundations, &c. or the advice thereon in the

of 100/. or 2001.

petuity, as well as those who are merely made for election purposes. The Elective Franchise in future is to be a bona fide 10l. freehold, to be registered anew before an Assistant-Barrister in each county.

The Duke of Wellington has thus completely effected a measure, in spite of every obstacle, and in opposition to the wishes of the majority of the people, which was in vain attempted by Pitt, Grenville, Fox, Dundas, and Canning. On taking a retrospective view of the Catholic Question, it appears, that in 1805, a majority of 129 in the House of Lords, and of 212 in the Commons, refused to entertain the petition of the Catholics, which was introduced by Lord Grenville and Mr. Fox. In 1808, Mr. Grattan's motion was rejected in the House of Commons by a majority of 153; and Lord Donoughmore's in the Lords by a majority of 87. In 1810, the same members were again defeated on a similar motion by a majority of 112 in the Commons, aud 86 in the Lords. In 1812, they were once more defeated by a majority of 72 in the Lords, and 85 in the Commons. Mr. Canning was also defeated in the same year by a majority of 129, and the Marquis of Wellesley by a majority of 1. In 1813, Mr. Grattan, Sir John Cox Hippisley, and Dr. Duigenan, on separate motions, drew forth majorities against the Catholics, of 40, 48, and 42; and the 24th of May the Bill was given up. In 1821, Mr. Plunkett carried the Bill through the House

of Commons by a majority of 19, but it was lost in the Lords by a majority of 39. In 1822, Mr. Canning carried it by a majority of 21, but it was thrown out in the Lords by a majority of 42. In 1825, Sir Francis Burdett carried it in the Commons, by a majority of 27, but it was again thrown out in the Lords by a majority of 48. In 1827, Sir Francis Burdett's motion for a committee was lost in the Commons by a majority of 3. In 1828, the motion for a conference with the Lords was carried in the Commons by a Majority of 6, but thrown out in the Lords by a majority of 45. But in 1829, a Relief Bill, unqualified in its character, and unshackled by restriction, has been carried through the Commons by Mr. Peel with a majority of 180 on the second reading, and 178 on the third; and through the Lords by the Duke of Wellington with a majority of 105 on the second reading, and 104 on the third!

That so extraordinary and unexpected a revolution in the sentiments of many high Tory peers, who have hitherto staunchly opposed the Catholic Claims, should be effected in so short a period, will long remain a matter of astonishment; and to the future historian, as well as the general reader. the names of the Protestant nobles who have compromised their oft avowed principles at the shrine of political expediency, may be an object of inquiry. We shall therefore place them on record, in order that honour may be given to whom honour is due! and such of our readers as wish to pursue the subject, may derive amusement from contrasting their former declarations, recorded in our pages, with their present votes.

Names of the Peers who voted in favor of the
Catholic Claims, though formerly opposed

to them.

EARLS.-Westmorland, Doncaster (Duke of Buccleugh), Dartmouth, Graham (Duke of Montrose), Ashburnham, Warwick, Harcourt, Chatham, Bathurst, Strange (Duke of Athol), Chichester, Powis, Orford, Stradbroke.

VISCOUNT.-Beresford.

BARONS.-Teynham, Byron, Hawke, Carteret, Montague, Douglas of Douglas, Saltersford (Earl of Courtown), Lilford, Meldrum, Ross (Earl of Glasgow), Kerr (Marq. of Lothian), Wemyss (Earl of Wemyss), Ravensworth, Forester, Lyndhurst, Fife (Earl of Fife), Stuart de Rothsay, Clanwilliam (Earl Clanwilliam).

SCOTCH PEERS -Earl of Home, Viscount Arbuthnot, Viscount Strathallan, Lord Sal

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IRISH PEERS.-Lord Carberry, Lord Dufferin.

BISHOPS.-Winchester (Sumner), Lichfield (Ryder), St. David's (Jenkinson), Llandaff (Copleston), Derry (Knox).

Mr. Peel was lately presented with the Freedom of the City of London, in a splendid gold box, on which occasion the Mausionhouse was fitted up in a very magnificent style, and a splendid dinner was provided, which was attended by about 350 persons, among whom were some of the Cabinet M nesters, aud other persons of distinction..

Mr. Buckingham has been successfully spreading the knowledge of Eastern subjects and literature, by delivering a course of Six Lectures, not only in several large commercial towns, but also in various quarters of the metropolis.

Westminster Abbey on fire.

April 27. This evening, about 11 o'clock, the north transept of Westminster Abbey was observed to be on fire. Mr J. Walmisley, of Smith's-square, who, with a friend, was passing at the time, immediately rang the alarm bell, and sent for some of the officers belonging to the Abbey. The writer of this instantly procured the keys of the N. W. turret staircase, which communicated to the part on fire, and was followed by Mr. Walmisley, Mr. Wm. Rose, son of Sir G. Rose, and one or two others, to whose active exertions, at the imminent hazard of their lives, are due the praise of arresting the progress of the fire. It took place in the upper story of the east side of the north transept; and several painted screens, forming part of the flooring were on fire. The gentlemen beold scenery of the college theatre, and the fore-named tore these down, and by a plentiful supply of water succeeded in preventing the flames communicating to the roof, which is here of wood. The cause of the fire is uncertain, but there is every reason to believe that it was wilful; since we understand from Mr. Carter, the clerk of the works, that no workman had been in the gallery for some time. An examination of the church has led to the discovery of the egress of the incendiary by a door in the south-west turret of Henry VIIth's chapel. The investigation is proceeding at Queensquare police office.

INTELLIGENCE FROM VARIOUS

PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. The undergraduates of Cambridge have lately rebelled against the Proctors. At the close of an examination in the senatehouse, the gownsmen, to the number of 400, assembled in a body, and hissed one of the Proctors, who had incurred their dislike; which was followed by a discharge of

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offensive missiles. Two of the gownsmen were rusticated for two terms. The Proc tors, considering this sentence too lenient, resigned, giving as a reason for their resignation, that the punishment adjudged by the Heads of Houses, afforded no adequate security against the recurrence of similar outrages. The Heads of Houses afterwards met, and resolved that upon the repetition of similar offences, the offenders shall be expelled the University.

York Minster.-The incendiary Martin has been tried at the late York Assizes, and acquitted on the grounds of insanity, caused by religious fanaticism. He has been sentenced to perpetual imprisonment in St. Luke's madhouse in London. Subscriptions towards the restoration of the Minster are proceeding rapidly. The sums reported to the central committee as already subscribed amount to nearly 50,000l. Of this sum nearly 6,000l. has been raised within the city of York, exclusive of the vicinity, and exclusive also of nearly 5,000l. more from the clergy connected with the Cathedral. At a meeting lately held in London, consisting of noblemen and gentlemen connected with the County, Earl Fitzwilliam_gave_3,000l. the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Dundas, Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Bishop of Durham, 500l. each; the Earl of Carlisle, 400/. &c. &c.

Tunbridge Wells.-A great enlargement of accommodation for the visitors to this quiet and genteel public place, is forming on the North East side of the Town, on the Calverley Estate, belonging to John Ward, Esq. which is laying out in the manner of the Regent's Park, under the direction of Mr. Decimus Burton. Capital mansions, interspersed with pleasure grounds and delightful rides, are forming, and will, we conceive, be very pleasant residences. A new Church has lately been built by Mr. Decimus Burton, in the Gothic style, which confers credit on that able architect.

A new Dispensary is about to be established at Chelmsford, on a superior footing, and on an enlarged, a cheaper, and more liberal plan; it is to include among the objects the servants of tradesmen. Dr. Foster and Mr. Birden have been proposed as medical attendants.

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THEATRICAL REGISTER.

DRURY LANE.

March 10. A new opera. entitled, The Casket, the production of Mr. Lacy. It was once repeated.

April 2. A farce, My Wife! what Wife? the production of that successful farce writer, Mr. Poole. Announced for repetition amidst great applause.

20. The Easter spectacle, from the pen of Planché, is entitled Thierna-Na-Oge; and is founded on the interesting legend of O'Donoghue the enchanted Prince of the Lakes, related in Mr. Crofton Croker's Fairy Legends. It had all the success its most sanguine friends could desire.

The leading feature in the entertainments of this house has been the introduction of that sweet and charming actress Miss Phillips in the characters of Lady Townley, Cordelia, Belvidera, Jane Shore, &c. În no one instance has she degraded herself; but the rapidity of her new characters is highly detrimental to her health and her

fame.

COVENT GARDEN.

March 7.--A new opera, called The Maid of Judah, and the production of Mr. Lacy. The plot hinges on the conduct of Rebecca in the beautiful tale of Ivanhoe; and the piece has been more successful than the opera of the same gentleman at the other house.

19. Another opera, founded on a Swiss incident, called Home! sweet Home! The overture and music by Bishop; and some national melodies are introduced. From the excellent acting, the beautiful scenery, and the agreeableness of the music, it succeeded very well.

April 20. The Easter spectacle at this house appears under the imposing' title of Devil's Elixir; and is dramatized by Mr. Ball. It is exceedingly clever, and was

very well received.

SURREY THEATRE.

April 20. The Easter piece is entitled John Overy, or, the Miser of Southwark; and is founded on the traditionary legend to which is ascribed the erection of the Church of St. Saviour, or St. Mary Overy, Southwark.

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Preferments. Births.

March 21. Lieut.-Gen. Sir Henry Fane, G.C.B. to be Master-Surveyor and SurveyorGeneral of the Ordnance.

April 4. James Dewar, esq. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Bom bay, knighted.

April 8. Right Hon. Robert Gordon, Ambassador to the Sublime Ottoman Porte. April 13. Life Guards, Capt. Hugh W. Barton, to be Major and Lieut.-Col. Unattached, Major John Townsend, 14th Dragoons, to be Lieut.-Col. of Infantry.14th Drag. Capt. Ed. Lane Parry to be Major. April 23. 2d Life Guards, Major W. Cowper Coles, to be Major.-45th Foot, Major Arthur Poyntz, 67th Foot, to be Major.

Members returned to serve in Parliament. Colchester-Rich. Sanderson, of Upper Harley-street, esq. vice Sir G. H. Smyth, esq. Sandwich.-Gen. Sir H. Fane, vice Sir E. W. C. R. Owen.

NAVAL PREFERMENT.
Rear-Adm. Thos. Baker, C. B. to the
Warspite 76.

CIVIL PREFERMENTS.

Lieut.-Col. Sir Wm. Young, bart. to be a Director of the East India Company.

R. Pollen, esq. Barrister-at-law, to be one of the Six Clerks in Chancery.

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Rev. T. Gaisford, Preb. in Durham Cath.
Rev. E. B. Sparke, Preb. in Ely Cath..
Rev. E. Thorp, Preb. in Durham Cath.
Rev. J. A. Biedermann, Dauntsey R. Wilts:
Rev. C. G. Boyles, Buriton R. Hants.
Rev. W. Cooke, Ullingswick R. co. Heref.
Rev. J. Daubuz, St. Creed R. Cornwall.
Rev. G. Davys, All Hallows R. London.
Rev. E. Dewing, Barningham Parva R. Norf.
Rev. J. Dymoke, Scriveslby with Dalderby
R. annexed, co. Lincoln.

Rev. T. S. Escott, Foston R. co. York.
Rev. A. Fitzclarence, Mapledurham V. Oxon.
Rev. W. Hall, Tuddenham R. Suffolk.
Rev. D. Hurlock, Langham R. Essex.
Rev. R. E. Landor, Birlingham R. co. Worc.
Rev. R. Lee, Asleby R. co. Lincoln.
Rev. W. Mackenzie, Chu. of Comrie, Perth.
Rev. W. H. Marriott, St. Paul's P. C. Edinb.
Rev. J. H. Monk, Peakirk with Glinton R.
co. Northampton.

Rev. J. D. Parham, Holne V. Devon.
Rev. S. Smith, Dry Drayton R. co. Camb.
Rev. J. Spence, Culworth R. co. Northamp.
Rev. E. Tatham, Whitchurch R. Salop.
Rev. S. Tilbrook, Freckenham R. Suffolk.
Rev. W. Tiptaft, Sutton Courtney V. Berks.
Rev. R. Twopeny, North Stoke V. Oxon.
Rev. R. Wood, Woolaston and Irchester
VV. co. Northampton.

Rev. E. C. Kemp, Chaplain to the Duke
of Cambridge.

BIRTH S.

Oct. 9, 1828. At Poonah, the wife of Lieut.-Col. Lechmere Graves Russell, Horse Artillery, a dau.-16. At Madras, the wife of Lieut.-Gen. Sir Geo. Townshend Walker, G. C. B. Commander in Chief, a son.

Feb.... At Islington, Mrs. W. Bentley, a son.- -17. The wife of F. D. Lempriere, Head Master of St. Olave's Grammar-school, a son; her fifteenth child.- 22. At the Spa, Melksham, the wife of Major Olivier, a dau.-27. The wife of the Rev. J. Hewlett, Head Master of the Grammar-school, Abingdon, a son.

March 24. In Clarges-street, the lady of Sir W. Scott, of Ancrum, bart. a son.

-25. At Paris, Madame E. Alletz, a son.

April 1. At Paris, the Lady Vis'tess Perceval, a son and heir.-7. Át Oxford, the wife of the late Rev. Dr. Nicoll, Regius Professor of Hebrew in that University, a dau.10. At Pentrepant, Salop, the lady of Sir W. H.Clerke, bart. a son.——11. At Hampstead, the wife of T. W. Beaumont, esq. M. P. a son and heir.Lady Alice Peel, a son.

13. The C'tess of Sheffield, a dau.17. In Curzon-street, Lady Jane Walsh, a son. 19. At Dublin, the Visc'tess Dungarvon, a son and heir.- -20. At Pangbourn, Berks, the wife of Benj. B. Williams, esq. of Tavistock-square, a son.

MARRIAGES.

March 9. At St. George, Hanover-squ. Charles Keightley Tunnard, esq. of Frampton House, co. Linc. to Maria, third dau. of Charles Hill, esq. of Wellingborough.. 10.Capt. Henry Bentinck, Coldstream Guards, youngest son of Major-Gen. John. Chas. and Lady Jemima Bentinck, to Receira Antoinette, dau. of Adm. Sir James Hawkins Whitshed, K.C.B.-11. At Worcester, Chas. Wm. Warner, esq. son of Lieut.-Col. Warner, to Isabella, eldest dau. of

Carmichael, esq. of Bromwich-hill.—12.
At Mitcham, Surrey, Wm. Seymour, esq.
barrister-at-law, to Sarah Lydia, eldest dau
of the late Lieut-Gen. Sir Henry Oakes,
bart. of Mitcham-Hall.- -At Aynho, the
Rev. Burges Lambert, M.A. to Julia-Anna,
third dau. of the Rev. Thos. Fawcett, co.
Northampton.-At Brimfield, Salop. R.
C. Hall, second son of the late Benj. Hall,
esq. M.P.of Hemsol Castle, Glamorgansh
to Mary Anne Wade, of Leom