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GENERAL POST-OMCE, Jay 10, 1812. THE following ADDITIONAL RATES of POSTAGE took place on and from this day, viz. • . For every single Letter sent by the Post within Great Britain 1 above the distance of 20 miles from the Office where the same any be put in, Id.; double, 2d.; treble, 3d.; one ounce, 4d.; lewd so in proportion. For every sine , Letter sent by the Post to and from Ireland, Id. and so in proportion. For every single Letter sent by the Post to and from any of his Majesty's Dominions or Plantations In America, 2d. ; and so in proportion. For every single Letter sent to Parts beyond the Seas, whether within, or not within his Majesty's Dominion, 2d.; and so in proportion. For every Letter, Packet, or Cover, containing Patterns, or Samples of Cloth, Silk, or other Goods, not exceeding an ounce In weight (if the Letter, Packet, or Cover shall be closed, or not open at thr sides), a rate of 2d. For every Letter or Cover, containing Patterns of Cloth, Silk, Stuff, or other Goods enclosed therein, or affixed thereto, if the same do not weigh an ounce (so as such Letter or Cover shall be sent open at the ►ides) a Rate of One Penny. The rates upon single Letters, sent by, or to Seamen or Pri vates, employed in his Majesty's Army, Navy, &c. arc not en creased. Cmarand el the Peetmatter-General, FRANCIS FREELING, &misty. • PURSUANT to aA Order of the High Court of Chancery, bearing date the 30th day of May, 1812, and made in a Cause, Cottorell against Cotterell, any Person or Per sons claiming to be the next of kin of CHARLES COT TERE i L, late of Layton, in the County of Essex, Gentleman, decea,ed, who died on or about the Y7th day of January, 1807, are forthwith to come in before FRADCIS PAUL STRATFORD, Esq. one of the Masters of the s.id Court, at his Chambers, t.s Soutliampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, London, and prove ;uch kindred, or in default thereof, they will be excluded the benefit of the said Order. WM. GALE and SON, Defendants' Solicitors, Bedford-street, Beford-row. PARLIAMENTART PRUCE EDINGS. HOUSE OF LORDS, lo tr 23. `The Royal Assent was givtn by Commission to the Revenue Penalties Bill, the Manure Catriage, and wa the Bankrupt Mem bers' BiUs.—The Lords Commissioners were the Los D CHAN CELLOR, the Duke of MON DIOS E, and Lord WA LSINGUAN. The. Parish Reeister Eill was returned from the Commons by Mr. Rota and other hlember#, with the acquiescence of that i ; Mouse to the amendments made by their Lordships. 'fhe Volunteers' Agent General's Fill was brought up by Mr. LIISHINOTOM, who also presented the Vote of Credit Bill, the White Herr.ng Fishery Bill ; and the two Insolvent Debtors Bills were brought up, with amendments made by the Commons, by Mr KtNitica. The newly introduced Bills were severally read a first time. Lord HOLLAND presented two Petitions against the P( ace Preservation Bill, one of these was from West Haughton—they both described the state of the County where the Petitioners teshled, to be such as to strider the measure in question wine , eessary.—Ordered to lie on the table. The Earl of LAUDERDALE censured the principle of the Brame Work Knitters' Bill, as absurd and dangerous, and as tenting to extinguish a very valuable trade, and throw several lundreds out of employment. I.ord Viscount SiDMOUT/4 observed, he had not as yet examined the details of the Bill alluded to by the Noble Earl, but he should look into it between tLat time and to-morrow, and form hie opirion of what was.proper to be done with respect to the measure. EXCHANGE 01' IntHOhIERS, AND SLAVE TRADE. Lord HOLLAND rose to request some explana. tion from Noble Lords opposite, upon two important points, which he coacaived would be very desirable for Parliament aurthe Country to know before the recess. First, he wished to learn from Government w' ether any negociation was in train on the subject of an Exchange of Prisoners between this Country and France, or whether there were any well founded hopes of such an event raking place ? The second subject was one also very interesting to humanity.— Be meant the Slave Trade, respecting which he wished to be informed if the representations on the part of the British Government to those at amity with us, as recommended to the Throne by Parlia anent, had been duly made, and with what effect ? tor he urderstcod that the detestable traffic in ques tiop was carried on still, And in a great measure by British capitals and the honourable influence which this country ought to have in the Councils of Spain 'end Portugal, was peculiarly favourable for the pur pose. And the point in some degree connected with the latter topic was also what he wished to call the attention of Ministers to, viz. the situation of the West India Islands, particularly that of Jamaica.— The revocation of the Orders in Council, he trusted, would soon restore the relations of peace with Ame rica, and of course to the former interci.urse between the States and our West Indian Colonies. This was necessary for their security and existence ; but under the existing regulations, they were obliged to pay specie for their lumber from the United States ; the articles" which formerly enabled them to pay in an other way,.Leing at present in little or no demand in the States ; in fact, it proceeded on such principles *a to afford a considerable premium to the latter ; beside, the system went to encourage the slave trade in foreign possessions. The Earl of LIVERPOOL said, no persons could be more anxious, on lair and equitable principles, than his Majesty's Government, for an exchange of prisoners with France. In the last negociation for that'object, sacrifices were called for, entirely unpre.' eedenttsl in their nature, as was manifest in the corn anutications that had taken place ; and his Majesty's Government was now perfectly disposed, upon libe ral principles, to enter into negociation for that ob ject ; and one so interesting to humanity, and espe cially to the subjects of this country, was never lost sight of by Ministers. Upon the next topic he could also say as much. The strongest representations were'made to other powers, and to a certain degree with the desired effect. The Government of Portugal, especially, had shewn every disposition to acquiesce in what was proposed ; and no steps should be want ing to render the applications to other powers effec. tual on the subject.—With respect to the last topic adverted to by the Noble Baron, he avas aware that it might be considered with reference to a variety of points. The Bill of 1806, while the friends of the Noble Baron were in power, did not include the at ' tidies of sugar 4ar coffee. The project was fully in the attention of Government, but circumstances of late had introduced a new system of colonilation, which would open larger views of the subject J—a great deal ofoxhat the Noble Baron alluded to arose from the excessive speculations which took place..:.- Ilis Majesty's Government were aware of the im portance of the subject, but he did not *fah to be considered as then giving any pledge upon the subject. Lord HI3.44LAND, in esplanatioa, regarded the' answer of the Noble Earl as satisfactory, and obsem ed, that by his intelligence, the importations into the island of Cuba were about 4000 negroes per week. APPROPRIATION BILL. On the question for the third reading of this Bill; The Earl of LAUDERDALE adverted to many items specified, which he thought called for expla nation on the part of Ministers. He particularly alluded to the appropriation ef £50,000, year after year, for the expences of the Caledonian Canal, which he contended was of no utility, but to allow frigates to sail through the north of Scotland. The Earl of LIVERPOOL thought it unneces sary to occupy the House with any observations on topics, which had been, some of them long since, repeatedly discussed, and had received the sanction of Parliament. With respect to the Caledonian Canal, it was considered, by eminent and scientific men, as a public object of considerable magnitude, and as likely to be of much utility. Lord HOLLAND supported the observations of his Noble Friend, respecting the Caledonian Canal, the probable except of the expence of which he i thought should be stated. He deprecated all inde finite expenditure, and adverted to sums lavished on the bogs of Ireland. Lord Viscount MELVILLE reminded their Lord ships, that the reports before the House on the sub ject, desci ibed the expences likely to be incurred in forming the Caledonian Canal; and be must observe, no public work ever yet kept so near the estimate as. that in question ; and as to its utility , abundant evi dence was obtained on that point, before the work , was begun. The Earl of LAUDERDALE, and the Noble Va . COUNT spoke respectively in explanation ; and after a few words from Earl BATHURST • the Bill in question Iwas read a third time and passed. GENERAL POST-OMCE, July 10, THE following ADDITIONAL RATE 1 POSTAGE took place on and from this day, viz. For every single Letter sent by the Post within Great B above the distance of 20 miles from the Office where tbs , may be put in, Id.; double, 2d.; treble, 3d.; one ounce lewd so in proportion. For every sine , Letter sent by the Post to and from Is Id. and so in proportion. 1 For every single Lei t er sent by t h e P ost to an d f rom a ny ) Majesty's Dominions or Plantations in America, 2d. ; as proportion. For every single Letter sent to Parts beyond the Seas, w within, or not within his Majesty's Dominion, 2d.; an proportion. For every Letter, Packet, or Cover, containing Patter ' Samples of Cloth, Silk, or other Goods, not exceeding ar in weight (if the Letter, Packet, or Cover shall be closed, open at the sides), a rate of 2d. For every Letter or Cover, containing Patterns of Silk, Stuff, er other Goods enclosed therein, or affixed t if the same do not weigh an ounce (so as such Letter or shall be seat open at the sides) a Rate of One Penny. The rates upon single Letters, sent by, or to Seamen vates, employed In his Majesty's Army, Navy, &c. arc creased. Ey Cs arand f the Peetmatter-Gemeral, • FRANCIS FREELING, San PURSUANT to an Order of the High Co Chancery, bearing date the 30th day of May, 13 made in a Cause, Cotterell against Cotterell, any Person sons claiming to be the next of kin of CHARLES TERE i.L, late of Layton, in the County of Essex, Gra I decea,ed, who died on or about the kith day of January are forthwith to come in before FR A UCIS PAUL ST A' Esq. one of the Masters of the st.id Court, at his Chanel Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, I.ondon, and pro' kindred, or in default thereof, they will be excluded the of the said Order. WM. GALE and SO Defendants' Solicitors, Bedford-street, Before PARLIAMENTART PROCEEDING, HOUSE OF LORDS, lute 23. `The Royal Assent was given by Commission to the R Penalties Bill, the Manure Catrisge, and to the Bankrupt hers' BiUs.—The Lords Commissioners were the Loaf) cettoe, the Duke of Mots reos E, and Lord WA LSINUSI I f The. Parish Relater Bill was returned from the Comn Mr. ROLE and other Members, with the acquiescence liouse to the amendments made by their Lordships. The Volunteers' Agent General's Bill was brought Mr. LIISLIINOTOM, who also presented the Vote of Cre ' the White Herring Fishery Bill; and the two Insolvent Bills were brought up, with ameminienu made by theCoi Iv Mr Rexisicx. The newly introduced Bills were severally read a first Lord HOLLAND presented two Petitions against th Preservation Bill, one of these was from West Haughtoi both described the state of the County where the Pet tesi.led, to re such as to strider the measure in question eessary.—Ordered to lie on the table. The Farl of LAUDERDALE censured the principl i. Prime Work Knitters' Bill, as absurd and dangerous, tenting to extinguish a very valuable trade, and throw ,hundreds out of employment. I.ord Viscount SiDMOUTH observed, he had not examined the details of the Bill alluded to by the Nob but he should look into it between tLat time and to-merrt form his epirion of what WU proper to be done with ret tee measure. EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS, AND SLAVE TRAD Loud HOLLAND rose to request some ex tion from Noble Lords opposite, upon two imp points, which he coueived would be very des for Parliament aurfhe Country to know beta recess. First, he wished to learr. from Gover w' ether any negociation was in train on the s of an Exchange of Prisoners between this Cc and France, or whether there were any well fo hopes of such an event .raking place ? The 5 subject was one also very interesting to human Be meant the Slave Trade, respecting whit wished to be informed if the representations part of the British Government to those at with us, as recommended to the Throne by I anent, had been duly made, and with what effe for he urderstcod that the detestable traffic in 4i(as was carried on still, ?and in a great nieasu British capitals and the honourable influence this country ought to have in the Councils of 'end Portugal, was peculiarly favourable for th • pose. And the point in mu se degree connecter the latter topic was also what he wished to c; attention - of Ministers to, viz. the situation West India Islands, particularly that of Jama The revocation of the Orders in Council, he tr would soon restore the relations of peace with ' rica, and of course to the former interci.urse be ' the States and our West Indian Colonies. Th necessary for their security and existence ; but the existing regulations, they were obliged specie for their lumber from the United Stater articles which formerly enabled them to pay other way,.Leing at present in little or no dem; the States ; in fact, it proceeded on such prir its to afford a considerable premium to the last beside, the system went to encourage the slave in foreign possessions. The Earl of LIVERPOOL said, no persons he more anxious, on lair and equitable print than his Majesty's Government, for an ezchat prisoners with France. In the last negociatio thaeobject, sacrifices were called far, entirely t eedenttd in their nature, as was manifest in the niunications that had taken place ; and his Maj Government was now perfectly disposed, upon ral principles, to enter into negociation for th ject ; and one so interesting to humanity, and cially to the subjects of this country, was nevi sight of by M m uch. The p the next topic he also say as much. The strongest represent were'made to other powers, and to a certain with the desired effect. The Government of Por especially, had shewn every disposition to acq in what was proposed ; and no steps should be ing to render the applications to other powers teal on the subject.—With respect to the last adverted to by the Noble Baron, he avas awar it might be considered with reference to a vari points. The Bill of MUG, while the friends Noble Baron were in power, did not include t tides of sugar or coffee. The project was ft the attention of Government, but circumstan late had introduced a new system of colonii which would open larger views of the subjec great deal ofoxbat the Noble Baron alluded to • from the excessive speculations which took pit Pis Majesty's Government were aware of tl portance of the subject, but he did not Wish considered as then giving any pledge upon the 6u Lord HO , ;,,LAND, in explanation, regards TOLERATION. The Earl of LIVERPOOL moved the second reading of the Toleration. Bill. His Lordship ob. served, that in looking into this subject, it was found that it could not be properly entered into without re pealing certain Acts which certainly ought not to be suffered to remain on the Statute Book, and which no one would now think ought to be put in force, but which might be made the means of vexations to individuals. Amongst the Acts repealed were the Conventicle Act, and the Five Mile Act ; serre parts of the former were retained in another shape, bpt the latter no one would now think of carrying into executien. It was well known, that lately, a construction had been put upon the Toleration Act, different from that which it had practically received for upwards of a century, and to remedy the incon veniencies thus occasioned to individuals, was one also of the objects of the present Bill. In order to combine the toleration which it was proposed to give in the most ample form with the requisite securities, 'it was proposed in the first place, that to assemblies for the purposes of religious worship there should be given notoriety ; in the second place, publicity; and, in the third place, that from the preachers and teachers in those assemblies, there should be required some test or security in the oaths to be taken by them. Meetings for religious worship, where the number of persons assembled, exclusive of the family of the oc cupier of the house or premises where such meeting took place, did not amount to more than twenty, were exempt from any restriction, but where the number amounted to more than twenty, then the place of meeting was required to be registered, in order that upon searching the Registers all such places of meeting might be known. In order to se cure notoriety, it was enacted that all such meetings for the purposes of religious worship should take place with doors unbolted and unbarred, and not fastened, so that any one might go in ; and for the purpose of a sufficient test or security it was enacted 1 that teachers and preachers of congregations should take the required oaths at the Sessions, but it was not required that they shotald take the oaths ante cedently to their exercising the duties of teaching and preaching. His Lordship, after adverting to the other provisions of the Bill, observed, that an en larged and liberal toleration was the best security to the Established Church—a Church not founded to the exclusion of religious discussion, but in its ho milies, its canons, and all the principles upon which it rested, courting the investigation of the Scriptures upon which it founded its doctrines. Earl STANHOPE observed, that the system of toleration, as seemingly contemplated by the Noble Earl, appeared to him to be abominably intolerant. He did not mean to oppose the Bill's going to a Committee, though the measure, not recognizing the principle of full liberty of conscience, had his disapprobation ; because he would now urge some strong objections to several of the details and provi sions of the Bill, in order that the Noble Earl, who supported, may know what he proposed to object to 1 in the Committee. His Lordship then entered into a critical examination of certain clauses, which he contended were inconsistent, absurd, or unintelli gible; and he wished he knew who framed the Bill, whether priests or others, as be would be glad to toast them in certain company. With respect to the Noble Earl who claimed the credit of the Bill, it was, no doubt, in his mind, a beneficial measure. Lord HOLLAND agreed with his Noble Friend as to part of the principle of the Bill, because it did not recognize the right of religious liberty in every individual. The Bill, however, though it did not go all the length be wished, yet it was a great step towards the object 'of religious liberty, in repealing some of those obnoxious Statutes. He would in this stage, therefore, support it ; and he did not agree with his Noble Friend in some of his inferences from his critical disquisitions upon certain points of the Bill. Lord Viscount SIDMOUTH observed that from the principles he avowedly entertained upon the sub ject in question, it was impossible he could give an unqualified assent to the Bill. His Lordship thets entered into a detailed view of several of its provi sions, and took occasion to observe, that as Ea as these went to repeal the'Conventicle and the Five-mile Act, be entirely coincided ; but he regretted that the wholesome provisions of the 19th of the King were wholly lost sight of, and that any person, let his mo ral or his intellectual unfitness be ever so great, was still permitted to take upon himself that most impor tant of all functions that a man can execute—that of the duty of religious instruction. Upon this po.nt he was countenanced by the sentiments of Lord Somers and other illustrious persons who had graced the Bri tish Legislature p and whicll were sanctioned by a remit decision of the Coon of tin e s Bench. These were for asserting the ptinciple, as the law helad re ferred to prescribed that individuals were not at 6- berty to assume those sacred functions until their qua lifications were admitted or tried by those who had opportunities of observing them. He disapproved of allowing exemptions from civil and military duties to tradesmen and others, who merely preached once or twice a year to gain such exemptions. Such a practice had been pursued to a very considerable ex tent ; and unless effectual measures were taken to prevent it, the practice would undoubtedly be still further extendeded. He panicularly objected to the assumption of the sacred office a a reliNtous teacher, ' by persons in no respect qualified to discharge the functions of an office so important. He had thought it right to say thus much on the present occasion, though it was not his intention to oppose the Bill's going to a Committee. Lord HOLLAND, in explanation, said he had supported the Bill, as far as it went to extend reli gious toleration, but in no instance supported the re strictive measures of the bill. He did not approve of the Bill altogether, but he approved of it so far as it went to extend religious toleration. The view he took of the measure was similar to that which had been taken by Lord Somers of the Toleration Act, and to the opinion entertained of it by one of the greatest men this nation had produced—Mr. Locke, who, he believed, had quoted the words of Horace, when speaking of that Act, a err quottnn tent: ire," and so far was he (Lord Holland) satisfied with the present measure. The person he had last named he was di posed to think, approved of the Toleration Act, not because it went so far as he could have wished, but because he was afraid that attempting snore he should achieve less, and it was thus feeling .that he gave his support to the Bill before the House. LordSramtorr: explained. The LORD CHANCELLOR conceived it could not be beneficial to the people, that tradesmen of all sorts and of all descriptions, should become religious teachers, and assuming that character, be exempted from civil and military duties which might otherwise devolve on them. After a few further observations from Lord STAN HOPE, who did not object to the Bill going to a Com mittee, it was read a second time, and committed for to-morrow. FRENCH PRISONERS. Lord SIDMOUTH, in moving the second read ing of the Prisoners of War Escape Bill, observed, that a Noble Peer had on a former day moved for a return of the names of the French prisoners of war, who had escaped by violating their parole. The ac count was now on their Lordships' table, and it pre sented a catalogue disgraceful to the individuals whose names it contained, disgraceful to the Go . - vernment they served, and disgraceful to the country to which they belonged. It was a subject of great gratification to observe the splendid contrast present ed by the conduct of English prisoners of war.— They, though prizing liberty with as much ardent warmth as could live in the heart of man, prized one thing still more than liberty—their own personal ho nour—and proved themselves as superior to the offi cers of France in this respect, as they had before proved themselves in every branch of service. While, however, he awarded this just tribute of praise to the Officers of our Army and Navy, it was his painful duty to add, that equal praise could not be given to all the subjects of this realm. Within the last thre e years, no fewer than 461 French Officers had escaped from this country, and escaped through the means of English subjects. They could not have escaped, had they not been assisted by English subjects, who for this great offence, as the law stood at present, were only liable to suffer a penalty of fine and imprison ment. It was even held to be a bailable offence, and there had been instances known of individuals car rying on the disgraceful practice, even while they were held to bail for a former offence. This, which he thought was almost, if not quite, high treason, he thought ought to be more severely punished. He was not disposed to make it a capital offence. The Bill, of which he was about to move the second read ing, went to make it a uansportable offence, leaving the period of transportation to be determined accor ding to the nature of the case. He concluded by mo ving the second reading of the Bill. The LORD CHANCELLOR wished the sub- j jects of tLs country to be made acquainted with the peril to which they exposed themselves by engaiting in this practice. If it was not an act of High Treason to assist prisoners of war in making their , escape, he would stake all he had of reputation that it came as near it as any thing could come, not to , incur the penalty of High Treason. He thuught it right that this great and enormous offence should be more severely punished than it could be by the exist ing laws. And if the present measure should not be found to put a stop to the practice, it would be neces sary to proceed still farther. He should vote with the greatest satisfaction for the Bill at present before the House. Lord DARNLEY said, the Bill had his cordial assent. He hoped it would prove effectual, but ex pressed surprise that some such measure had not been adopted before. Lord MELVILLE observed, that though the number of French prisoners who had violated their parole had been very considerable, from the com mencement of the war, yet it was not till within the last year that the number had become so very great as to appear to call for any new Legislative amend ment. The Bill was then read a second time, and com mitted for to-morrow. PRAOE PRESERVATION RILL. Lord SIDMOU min moving the second reading of the Peace Preservation Bill, wished the Report of the Secret Committee to be read, pre forma ; in order that it might hereafter distinctly appear on what they had legislated. His Lordship did not wish to go at great 'ength into the subject, as it was proposed to put off the discussion on the Bill to a future stage of it, for the convenience of a Noble Lord who was ab- ' sent; but he thought it necessary generally to state what the case was, and what the nature of the Bill. His Lordship then proceeded to describe the late dis turbances, and to point out their must prominent and alarming characteristic& The substance of his state ment has been so often before the Public, that it is not necessary to repe.it it here. He however added to his general description of tbb disturbances, that within the last fortnight eight affidavits had been re- cetved commit turbances moment stead Lid hale bly disposed. cond • Thy dissent furti- Orders that • the Lor , time and mittei to adr sincer, Lon meths .he wished it to be und:rstood, that he objec te d I , it ix tok. After some further conversation between 1 4 e SLDMOUTH and HOLLAND, Lord STANHOPE declared he would neve me for a Bill which went against the Constitse ke lif e the present. He disapproved of giving n t to search by night. How were the inhabitantsotth on districts to distinguish the officers of dm law, A n they came at night, Irons hous...bre4lers and not, deters t It was said the Cons able would It lens, That was the very thing he was .:frail of ; sa d h e wondered how it could have escaped Governing that it would be easy for the rioters, known ;h e person of the Constable, to setae him and carry Itis k about with them to strip the distr.ct of arab . At such a time, he thought they should rathet armthii disarm the inhabitants. If, however, it was arca sary to search for arms, why, if all w is right, ol u li not the search be made by day as well as by night! The Bill was then read a second time, and con. milted for to-morrow. Some conversation followed between Lords Sm. MOUTH and HOLLAND respecting the Corres, a ces of Lieutenant-General Maitland. Lord Houma wished for its production ; and Lord .)104 us stated, that he should feel it his duty to °ppm ay motion to that effect. On the Order of the D ly being read for golig ie. to a Committee on the Clandestine Marriage Btil, The LORD CHANCELLOR moved, At as amendment, that the House should go into the Co.. mittee on that day three months. The Amendment was agreed to. The Bill is d course lost.—Adjourned. ed by his Majesty': Covernment or new unitted in the disl tubed districts, se tha t , sances might be said t o continue lip to t h e pia rnent. If, however, this was nct the case-4. 4. id of nnii outrages coming to their knowled t , ill apreared to be perfectly calm, he should et ,A e conte ided that the present Bill was indispe t necessary for the Kearny of the loyal an posed. With this fueling, he should more th e* Id leading of the Bill. Re Earl of GROSVENOk did not altoged o rent hom ttie Bill, but he could have wished th is her time had been given for the revocation of t h e Sera in Council to operate, as he should hope th • t measure would have had the effect of replied, that to give N e d * _ p o r r e a se s n i t D ß mo ill u u nn T ec H ess e would be to give further time for assassiattiog I robbery. Too many outrages had been t ask :tei since the revocation of the Orders in Coe uk a, tdmit of the measure being delayed. H e f orm ; :erely wished it could be passed that night. Lord HOLLAND did not wish to dines the tits of the Bill at present ; bur, at the same be t , wished it to be nod...nand-lA_ th HOUSE OF COMMONS. The SPEAKER was summoned to the House of Peersoshin he heard the Royal Assent given to several public and ptism Bills. On his return, Sir SAMUEL ROMILLY said, he held In his hand aM. tion, signed Daniel lent Eaton, now a pri,oner in Newgue, der the sentence otthcCasert of King's Bench. He bain4 did not make any tbservation oo the cause of his coa but stated the Pe-idon contained such facts as would .ui* House of the necemiry al mailiv wir Soluiry lota t h e of an the Gaols within the Kingdom. The P‘ttrien wadies tut in and read. Institut:nom It sad that the Petitiocer had been convicted of a Libel, in puiiiig - " The Third Part a Paint's Age of Reason," for which ices sentenced to eighteen months coofinemett In Neweate, sir stand twice in the Pillory, part of which be had ahead who guile. That on his eutering the prison he was asked Own should like an apartment, and he chose the State sil. lilt Gaoler then demanded two guineas from him, which ke oil That there are three or four more persons continually hide room with hint, yet be is still compt.iled to pay seven .btilirp a week, or be moved into the Fetus-side, where be must as with characters of the worst description. Tbe room m be now remains, Is not worth seven shillings eweek altorke yet every person in it is compelled to pay that sum fee it. ea '1 hat nearly one-third of the w hole State-side, consiturg d moms, are now occupied .olely by two individuals, who km been convicted of forgery. The Petition concluded wide pry , to take the case into early consideration, sod take suck ewes to the House may seem proper.—Ordered to lie on doable. Mr. WILSON begged to know whether the Homiest* Br ronet had Inquired Into the truth of the complaints made by It Petitioner ? Sir SAMUEL ROMILLY said, that be had made no ben into the case, neither did be conceive that it was neceevry dm by should have inquired into the truth of the Petitioner's Into nients before presenting the Petition. He took that opportatatl of stating it as his decided opinion, that it was necessary that is inquiry should be made Into the state of the gaol. dirolleholatl e kuigdem. The Vote of Credit Bill, the White Herrings Bill, sod " Agent-General of Volunteers Bin, were read a third time sal passed. On the motion of the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUas Addresses were ordered to be presented to his Royal KO" the Prince Regent, praying him to grant the usual remunerate@ to the different Officers of the House, v'z. 'I hat sane dienitlot the Church should be conferred on the Rev. James Weber, Chin lain of the House; to S. R. Lusbington, Esq. the sum d itt,e o ; to Jeremiah Dyson, Esq. Clerk, £2300; to John ling IA Esq. Second Assis:ant Clerk, £2OOO ; to G. Nichol. fob Clerk of the Journals, £495 ; and to the Committee Clerks sod compensation as his Royal Highness should be pleased to ail proper. On the motion of Mr. ROSE, the Lords Arnendmects Mde Parish Register Bill were taken into further consideratied agreed tee. On the motion of Mr. 'WHITBREAD, an Address dered to be presented to the Prince Regent, praying his lir Highness to order that a Copy of the Commission gives b 1"" Royal Highness, to certain persons to be employed oil Arlo! of Africa for procuring the enlistment of Negroes into the Regiments in the West Indies; and also a Copy or the Coot!: poildence and Instructions given to the persons so empluyeds laid before the Howe. Lord CASTLEREAGH presented Copies of the Catnaps' deuce on the late Overture of Peace from France, which woo ordered to lie on the table, and to be printed. FINANCE. Sir THOMAS TURTON moved, that the order for renewing the debate of the 29th of June lag be now read. The order was accordingly read faro' newing it this day. The Hon. Baronet then prxee* ded to state, that nothing was of greater importaers to the salvation of any county than to hare itS Sys tem of finance establt,hed upon a solid foJndationr therefore he wished that House to take our owe 5 1s• tern of finance into the most serious consideration. - • For his own part, he took a most gloomy view dit• and wished very much to ascertain whether the opi• nion he had formed was correct, or whether our Ft-. nances were in that prosperous state he had ot heard repres en t e d. In beginning with the Per i * d 1862, he had no particular inducement farther than that it embraced a period of ten years. The Hoe:- Baronet then read his Resolutions successively, ena took occasion to pay the highest tribute of respect the wisdom of MA Pitt, with whom originated 54