The Statesman. — London, England, 1823-02-11 00:00:00

7 __ ." (6Vakowk.26 GIALAJimuA /ktrA., ''"r7.~gyy a~(:v r NUMBER 5602 DORSET. litoDovan AND TOWN Of WISTMOCTD AND MILCONDE RIGIS. • AT a MEETING of the Merchants Ship-owners, and others, interested in the Trade ;tad Navigation antis Port, held at the in Melamine Regis, on Saturday, the Bth day of February. 1823, convened by the Mayor pursuant to a Requisition from many respectable in habitants, for the purpose of taking tato eoosideration the ;perk ices rendered to the country by the Right Honourable Thomah Wallace. whilst •in the situation of Vice President bf the Board of Trade : and more particularly to the out ports, la removing those livery burdens and charges on shipping, that have lately talus place; and to express their approbation thereof. WM. OAKLEY, Esq. Mayor, • (By desire) inthe Chair. The following Resolutions were proposed by Robert Penny, Esq. and seconded byldir. James Mackenzie Fooks, and unanimously agreed to—(that Is to say) Resolved unanimonsly.—That this Meeting have heard with great ►egret that the Right Honourable Thomas Wei ' logo me of the Members to IPartlement for this Borough. ' be. resigned the oleo of Vice President to the Board of "trade. Resolved onanimonsly,—That Ibis Meeting deeply Inv greased with the advantaged derived by the Trade and Na vigation of the United Empire, from the measures so sue eatsfelly advocated by the Right Honourable Thomas Wel. feel anxious to declare the high sense they entertate of the important and valuable services he has rendered, in ?dowsing many charges and vexatious restraints under which our Commerce laboured. • Resolved unanimously,—That this Meeting do offer their Warmest thanks to the Right Honourable Thomas Witless ter the important services he has thus rendered, and desire to convey to him their anxious hope that he will continue to the country his valuable assistance, in promoting such mes tere% as may be advantageous to the Commerre and 'ATM gallon of the British Empire, and in investigatingtheibusee in the Departments of the Revenue, for which he was sp. feinted Met Commissioner, in the Act of Parliament pass• 11 for that pnrpose. Resolved unanimously.—That the Chairman do sign then' ' Resolutions on behalf of this Meeting, and forward the saute immediately to the Right Hon. T. Wallace. Mr. John Martin having proposed that these Resolutions should be printed and published in the " Courier" and Statesman," (London pipers), and the " Weymouth," •' Laegdon's Sherborne," and the " Salisbury Journal," the seine wes seconded by Mr. George Weisford, and unani mously 'agreed to. WM. OAKLEY, Chairman. The Mayor having left the Chair. the same was taken by James Saunders. Evil. when Joseph Morsford. Esq. moved that the Thanks of this Nieeting are due to the Mayor, for his speedy attention to the requisition, in convening the same, and his able conduct la the Chair: which was seconded by Richard Bower. Esq. end unanimously agreed to. Welniouth, Feb. th 1625. ANGEL INN. ST. CLEMENT'S STRAND, GENERAL COACH OFFICS loft TRAVELLING, AND CON SITING PARCELS AND AIERCRANDISI. ru HE FOLLOWING MA ILS and other COACHES 411. go elm ilia above INN • Perlitnftle viaDover,Teesday sad Friday Nights, at Twqber Portsmouth and Gosport Mall, through Oodalnsing, Pe terskid, and Portsea. every Evening at • quarter past 7, and Sunday at half,past S. On its arrival a Packet sails to the Isle of Wight, to convey passanges and parcels; and a Mail Coach sets off to Chichester, through Drayton, Havant, Xmas oath, &c. Giese:ester Mall, through Healy, Oxford, and Cheltenham. every Evening at a quarter past 7, and Sunday at ban east 0. Dover and Canterbury Mall, through Gravesend, Chatham, and Fevershan, every Evening at • quarter past 7, and fianday at bait-pest O. From Canterbury, passengers and parcels are conveyed to Deal, Margate, Ramsgate, Sand wich, Se.; and from Dover, parcels are conveyed to Folk atone, Sandeste, I lythe, Dimchurch, Romney and Lycid. Milford Mail, through Carmarthen, Liandlio and Haver fordwest. every Evening at a quarter past 7, and Sundays at half-pest O. Bath and Bristol Post Coach, every Afternoon at S. Bath and Bristol Post Coach, to carry only Four Inside, through Reading. Marlborough, Caine and Chipprnham, *very Morning et a quarter pest 6. Bath Licht Post Coach, In two days, to carry Four Inside, Through Maidenhead, Reading, Marlborough, Devices, and Isiellsham. Monday. Wednesday, and Friday Mornings, at Nine. This Coach Is chiefly intended for the accommoda tion of Families, Invalids, dre. who cannot undergo the fatigue of such • distance in one day. Brighton Light Post Coach, through Clickfield, &a. every Morning at S. except Sunday. Gosialtuing and Guildford Telegraph Coach, through Ep som, Lentherbead, Clandon and Horsley. Tuesday, Thurs- Iday, and Saturday Mornings at 10. Gloucester New Post Coach, the Champion. through Wycomb, to Oxford, Cheltenham, Hereford, Carmarthen. Tenhy, Ron. Swansea. &e. every day at I. Healey Coach, through Madenhead, every Afternoon at I &allay aveepted. Littleharopton, Arundel, and Petworth Coach. Tuesday, Thursday, end Saturday Mornings, a quarter before 7. Margate, Ramsgate, Deal, Sandwich, end Broadatairs Light Post roaches, every Morning, and Evening. Oxford Light Post Coach, through Henley, &c. every Morning at 7. Portsmouth New and Elegant Light Post Coach, the Re , ;relator, to carry only Four Inside, through Kingston, Guildford. Petersileld, and Pongee, every Morning at 8. York, Newcastle, end Edinburgh Coaches, and to all Pins of the North, every Morning,at a quarter before 9. Manchester, Lancaster, Kendal, Roclvlale, H uddersfleid, Bndtord, Leeds, Halifax, RotberhamOhellield and Nor- Coaches, daily. rallingford and Wastage Coach, through Maidenhead, litettlehM, and Harwell, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Mornings, et S. Godalising and Guildford Telegraph Coach, through Kingston, Dillon Cobham, and Ripley, on Monday, Wed sashay, end Friday Mornings at 10 ; Sundays at 7, and ra tan's to London the same day. Bute s, klorncastie. Spalding. Peterborough, Stilton and Haetthadon day coach. to Spilahy, Louth. Grimsby and Hull. morning at past 0. The only day coach to Boston and Morscasee. Dover sad Canterbury Light Post Collets, every Evening at half-past 5. Ditto, every Morning at half-put 6. Salisbury Post Coach, to carry only Four Inside, through Staines, Basingstoke, Whitchurch, Andover, die. every Morning at 7. Chicheater. Bognor, and Petworth Post Coach, Monday, Wednesday. and Friday Mornings, at a quarter before 7. CARRIERS—To Twickenham, Brentford, and Isleworth, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. EAMES end Co. Proprietors. Passel. and Packages are safely and expeditiously con veyed from this INN to every City, Town, Village, and Coaatry Seat in the following Counties, viz.:— Berks. Hereford. Surrey, Backs, Gloucester, Sussex, Cornwall, Kent, Wilts, Dates, Oxford. Worcester. Denst, Hoots, Somerset, Soatb Waled, itla Parts of the Isle of Wight. Jersey, Gummy, and all Parts of France, aid to all parts of the North. Neat Post-Claims, &e. at the shortest notice. - . , , . ...._ .;•••• • . , , . :-• . . .! ~. ... : 41it-' • • . • ;•_r •I :. 'tl.t -. . ...• • • • • • • • . 7 • - .>. • " ' ' • , : : .v,li> ;..,_ . . . . . . , . .. • . . . . t • l ...% ' 16 • . .., „,...,....,.„.,., . ' *s 4' ' ' ' •, ..f . . . ziii • '`. .1 ' ; ...!.,' • . kr' ' ' ' - ' • '''.." ....- ' . . ' .. ~.. . -... . , ftwiimismeminmosummisma.....4 , 0 0 ".111.1•MIOMMEMI . I PRICE SEVEN PENCE. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—MoNDAr. Mr. FREE MANTLE moved for a writ to elect a Meet ber to serve in Parliament for theLo-runch of Winchester, in the room of Mr. Leigh, who has accepted the Chiltern Hundreds. Mr. LITTLETON presented a petition from the. Mannforturers of Staffordshire. praying that a Court of Requests.tnay be established in that county, to faci:itste the recoverz of stn4ll debts. Admiral SOLT PHERON presented a petition from the Dean, Chapter, and peculiar Jurisdiction of Southwelf, in the County of Nottingham, against the Marriage Act.—Laid on .the table, and ordered to be printed. Mr. CURTEIS presented a petition from Thomas Buttle, of Battle; in the county of Sussex, against the Marriage Act. He wished to learn from the Learned and Hon. Member opposite, if, in the amended Bill, it was prupoled to omit that part which related to peculiar jurisdictinni. Mr. PHILLIMORE said that he Wonlil reserve an answer to the Hain. Member's question till a Nether uon sideration of the Bill was introduced. " • • The petition tras laid bn the table, and ordered to he printed. Mr. H. SMITH presented a petition from the Mer chants, Batikeri, and Traders of Lincoln, against tf a Insolvent Debtors'Act. Mr. HURST strongly expressed his wish that such alteration might he made in the present Act, as would take away the facility which it afforded, 10 it now stood, of committing frauds. Mr. WILLIAMS (Member for Lincoln) hoped that the House would neither recur to the old Act, nor adhere to the present one ; but would take an intermediate step, which, without adopting the severity of the former Act. would take away the facilities which, it must be admitted, the new one afforded, in protecting frauds. It was a subject which demanded the most serious attention co: the Legislatnre. Mr. LITTLETON was of opinion that, under certain circumstances, the period of imprisonment should be extended. Whatever differences of opinion might exist npon the present Act, he however bad no doubt that both the Hon. Members for Lincoln, should they give the subject their attention, would frame such an Act as could remove the burdens of the peesect one. After a few words from Mr. T. Witsux and Mr. Aid. WOOD, in support of the prayer of the petition, it was Lid on the table and ordered to be printed. Mr. LITTLETON presented two petitions Spinet the Marriage Art, one from the Dean. Chapter, and peculiar Jurisdiction of Litchfield, and the other from Sit J. Wrottesley, the proprietor of the peculiar royalty of Paton. In the latter was contained an important allega tion, that this jurisdiction had been purchased by the ancestors of Sir John Wrottesley for a valuable cocidera lion, the rights of which had been invaded by the present Act. In no discussion which took place on this bill was any censure attempted to be imputed to the manner in which the rights of the jur►sdictions were exercised, which made it still harder that they should now be attacked without any reasonable ground being assigned. He hoped therefore that this evil would be removed in the amended Bill.—Botb petitions were laid oil the table and ordered to be printed. Mr. WALLACH gave notice that he would / mote, on Wednesday next, for the revi►al of the Committee on Foreign Trade. _ . LONDON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11) 1823. •••• • " The Cause for which HAMPDEN All is the Field, mid SiDA4Y died ors the &teffelt.:" COUNTY FIRE OFFICE, • RZGRDT-STRAIT. PICCADILLY. AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the PROPRIETORS, will be holden as above, on THURSDAY the 20th inst. The Chair will be taken at one o'clock precisely. Immediately after the aforesaid meeting, there will be a County Meeting of the Proprietors in Mid dlesex, holden as above. J. T. BARBER BEAUMONT, Feb. 10, 1822. Managing Director._ ECON 0311" IN DRESS.—CHARLES and CO. TAILORS and BREECHES MAKERS, No. 181, FLEET-STREET, two doors west of Fetter-lane, respect fully inform Noblemen and Gentlemen, they can have a Fashionabls Cut and well-made Coat, f the best superfine Cloth, made to measure, from 21. 12s. W. to 31. 3a. Blue or Black Ditto. 21, 15s. to 9/. 13s. lid. Surtout Coat W. Iol. Ditto, Silk Facings and Velvet Collar, 3/. 3s. to 3/. 18s.— Kerseymere or Cloth Trowsers, 21s. to 3415. Suit of Livery, complete, 41. 41. to 41. Ins. Box, Chaise, and Fashionable Driving Coats; Visiting and Travelling Cloaks, Shooting Jackets, Young Gentlemen's Sults and Children's Dresses, elegantly made. C. and Co. conducting their battens on ready money ? principles, are enabled to offer these articles at the above I low prices., Quality and workmanship not to be excelled by any house at the west end ; each article being made ander their Immediate Inspection. Gentlemen waited upon at their own houses. by directing letters, post-paid. Observe the number Is 181, Fleet-street. THOMAS PARK ES, Manufacturer of I PROVED MILLS, for grinding Malt. Bean'. Peas. Oats, Wheat, Coffee, Pepper, Rice, Drugs, &c. begs to re turn bis best (banks to his Friends and the Public in gene ral, for the patronage they !toile afforded. him, and at the same time to inform them he hes REMOVF.O to more con venient premises, 40, FENCIIIJRCII-STREET, London, where he solicits their future favours. All Milli made by bim are warranted. Prices anciiicther particulars may be had on application as above, where Mills sad Hand Flour Dressing Machines are always fixed for public,inspection. NO. 11S, LONG ACRE IS THE SHOP TO PURCHASE THE VERY BEST AND CHEAPEST CARPETS AND FLOOR-CLOTHS IN LONDON. THE Proprietor of this Old Establishment begs to eats the Attention of his Friends the Public, who are about furnishing or exporting, to the unusual Low Price that he has reduced his very Superior Manufactured Stock of Goods to, and feels confident that, upon Inspection, every Article will fully answer the Description given. 41to Jay best London - made Brussels Car- s. d. s. d. wing, ft*pm - , per yard 3 9 to 4 9 Excellent Venetian ditto 1 6 to 4 4 Kidderminster Carpeting, at all prices. Well seasoned Floor-cloths, properly Wed down, from 2 3 to 4 6 Hearth Rugs, from - 8 U each. Druggets and Fine Wool Rags of every Colour for Draw ing Rooms or Carriages. Table Covers. Travelling Bags. &c. &c. CHEAPER THAN EVER. A great Variety of Capital Matting, from 6d. per Yard. Paterns sent to the Country. and a liberal price given for Old Carpets in exchange. Full measure and civil Shopmen. N.B. No connexion with any new houses that are opened for the purpose of puffing off inferior goods to deceive the Public. TO THE NOBILITY. GENTRY. AND PUBLIC, OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. JOSEPH COOPER AND SONS, LOOKING-GLASS AND FURNITUItIi WARIHOVIE, NO. 93, HISHOPSOATI•STRICT WITHIN. A ' general traders in our particular line , we have. for half a century, given special satisfaction to a highly respectable and indulgent connexion, to whom we take this public opportunity of returning our grateful at haencledyrneuts for all past furours, and of expressing our zealous and determined intension to met it a continuation of their future patronage. With the change of the times and circumstances, how ever, which hare *erred to give a new feature to the specie lotions of trade, we metal necessarily vary our arrange ments ix:business ; indeed, it has become eke more impera tive on men of capital and influence in their respective dr ake to consult the public necessities, because the limits to which the commercial horizon has for many years extend ed appear gradually to contract! and the Manufactu rer and Artisan are now suffering n nder the consequent pressure arising fromthe tratifftl export and employment. This stale of - things has giren rise to a class of Sperultdors, who hare endearoured to benefit themsetres by offering goods of every inferior manufacture, which, although apparently cheap, yield the greater profits; they are showy and decorated, but mannfactureol without regard to durability, and con sertently prore in the result a serious disappointment to the purchaser. There has also existed an opposite extreme : another class of tradesmen hare made such exorttita.d demands for their article:l.as to create surprise in the minds o/ pur chasers how the great disparity in the charges of different houses can be satisfactorily explained. We shall leave this question as it rests, and enter upon our more immediate subject. To be just in our dealings as Tradesmen, we must hare a profit, but we shalt be satisfied with a moderate one ; and therefOre step between the working mechanic and Ads ahem less prospeets—yire Mn, fair wages suitable to the times as they realty are—employ our capital in the purchase of first-rate materiat —and offer the character and et edit of an old established Mercantile Howse, to the more imme diate patronage of the Nobility, Gentry, and public of the United Kingdom. JOSEPH COOPER and SoN, thus liff . tostas the nature of their business to notice, trust they shalt notttellemsidered as attempting what they cannot maintain and support—their Warehouse contains every description of the best manu factured Furniture. LOOKING G LASSES. From the immense retimetionwhieh has now taken plaee,ean be offend (even of magnificent sizes) so low as partiemlarly to interest Noblemen or Gentlemen desirous of fitting up their houses with this elegant and fashionable article, trAe tker for the Drawimy or Dining•Roomn. Chambers, Stair eases, Windows, Conservatories. kc. For IVinclows, Door Lights, or exposed situations, their Plate Glass wilt be found ix a retailer degree cheaper than Crown Glass. This article, for a small insurance. delirered, free from rid• or breakage, or large glasses forwarded by spring ca ravans, constructed for the purpose, to any part of the kingdom, at a eery trifling expense. SECOND-HAND LOOKING GLASSES Constantly on sale at a stilt more eonsiderable redaction. CARVING AND GILDING In all its branches, wills a rich assortment of Chimney, Pier, Clara:, and Toilet Frames. constantly on view.— Gentlemeadesirous of haring the Frames of Paintings or Prints re-gilt, trill find the terms particularly deserving notice. When the quantity is large, and Families are de sirous of aro , ding remoral. they may hare them finished ox the spot with the greatest care and dispatch. PAPER HANGING, erery deeoratire department. in the 'first style of ele gance,spos suck a reduced scale us trill ensure a most ma terial miring ix large residences. CABINET WORK Manufactured is a superior manner, milk erery attent:on to the newest fashion and latest improvement. In this de partment frill be found a great rariety of the most elegant articles admirably adapted for Noblemen and Gentlemen's seats, al prices redweed beyond all former precedent. IN THE UPHOLSTERY ARRANGEMENT They hare studied to combine taste and elegance, haring se leeted every article of the most modern introduction adapt. ed for Drawing or Dining-Rooms, Bed-chambers, ke. front the plainest to the most costly style. Families can be rail ed on in any part of the country with designs and patterns, at no other charge than the travelling expences. Spring caravans forwarded with furniture to any distance at small charge per mile. which sores all expenee of package, and pretests the risk of breakage or injury. TURKEY CARPETS. Harinyjust imported a large quaality, they are enabled to ofer, warranted, of the finest quality, of large and small dimensions, on morefaronrable terms than can be obtained at any other house in London. Brussels, and all other ar penny equally reasonable. SEASONED FLOOR CLOTHS, Fitted to plan, much reduced in prier. FUNERALS FURNISHED, And conducted witlithe greatest attention. from the plainest to the most swinpluous exhibition of mourning grandam, and with consistent regard to economy, without diminish ing the necessary respectability. To evince the anxiety they fevl for the effective rumple• tion of their orders, they have engaged artists competent to exhibit drawings. suited to every display cd taste, eco nomy, and elegance: among these, the ornaments attend ing heraldic emblazonments will form a prominentleatnre. Any Nobleman or Gentleman desirous of exchanging or disposing of their furniture, wilt find an immediate oppor tunity of effecting the same at their tearehomse. Appraisements in Tows or Country promptly attend od to. _ . - JOSEPH COOPER and SON haring now fully explained the *immediate substance of their arrangements, most couft denUy affirm. that a reduction of from ib to 30 per cent. can be offered for the ad rantagie of immediate payment— and once more beg to solicit Ike generous patronage of the plane. Families from the West end of the Town, by taking the route of the New-road, City-road, and Finsbury-square, will find an easy access into Bishopsiate-street, articling the pared streets. 93, Dishopsgate-street Within. FROM SATURDAY'S GAZETTE. DIVI DEN DP. March 1, C. and E. G. Boidero, Sir H. Lushington. Bart. and H. Boldero, Cornhill, bankers—Feb. 15, R. F Bread street, Cheapside, werehousentan--March 1. W. Fisher. Avon clift„ iVestwood, Wiltshire, innkeeper—March IS. J. Raines, Kingston upon Hull, merchant—March I. D. Gri■n, Walworth, linen draper—March I, J. Capps, Wis beach, Cambridgeshire. draper—March I, W. Whittaker, late of Wakefield, and J. Whittaker, late of Lee Green, %Vest A rdsley, Woodcburch, Yorkshire. colliers—March 5, J. Whitehead. Densbew, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, clothier— March 5, C. Parker, Colchester, merchant—March I, J. H. Tacker, late of Jermyn street, St. James, chemist—March 3, J. Pasley, Bristol, master mariner—March 3, J. Wells, St. Michael, Winchester. grocer—March 3, J. Port, Rageley, Staffordshire, chemist—March I, J. H. Knibbs, late of Lloyd's Coffee house, insurance broker—March I, P Atkinson, Rathbone plane, Oxford street, haberdasher— Feb. 11, J. Dooley, late of Willow street, Hankside, Sur rey. corn merchant—March 3, It. Bradbury, Stone, Stafford shire, dealer and chapmea—March I, 11. Hay, Newcastle street, Strand, printer—March 3, E. Maddock, R. Quinn, and J. Uniacke, Liverpool, merchants—March 3, L. Frost, jun. Liverpool, isetchnnt. CIATIFICATES -111 %ROI 1. Raiey, Marshall street. Carnet'' , market. ironmonger —W. Robert lee. Great Satet Betels's, insurance broker— J. Segued, Manchester, factor—J. Cripps,Wisbeach, Cam bridgeshire, linen draper—E. Weaver, Bristol, ironmonger —J. C. Jones, Bridgnorth, linen draper—S. Brewer. Alder. toa, Suffolk, corn merchant—S. Mundham, late or Bryan stone street, Portman square, merchant—J. Rowed, Queen street, Finsbury, timber merchant—J.Durham, Lower bbad wall street, butcher. PARTNIRSIIIrS maxoLvisn. W. Crompton. J. Schofield, J. Whitehead. J. Clare, and W. Dalton, Oldham, Lanceshire, cotton spinners—J. Han- cock and J. Mellor, Oldham, plumbers and glaziers—J. and W. Proud, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, surgeons and apotheca ries—J. Short and A. Golledge, Midsummer Norton, So mersetshire, maltsters and common brewers—G. and D. Best, Richmond, Surrey, cabinet makers—J. F. Cannel' end J. Smith, Garston, Liverpool, farmers—B. Cockerton and T. Forsaith, Maiden lane, Wood street, Cheapside. ribbon manufacturers—J. Atkins. sen. and F. T. Atkins, Butt lane, Deptford, chemists—A. Holiday and J. Wood. Manchester, fustian manufacturers—G. and J. Monk, Child Ockford„ Dnrsetsl.ire, schoolmasters—W. and J. Stones, She Meld, eabhet case manufacturers—J. Keene and E. W. Clement, Reading, Berks, silk menufacturers—W. Mew and T. Gee, Papplewick, Nottingham, hosiers—S. Davey, J. P. Magor, R. Ford, M. H. Eade, and R. Davey. Rettruth. Cornwall. tallow chandlers—M. W. and W. Willcox, Walcot, Somer. selshire, chair makers—M. and 'l'. Wostenholm, Sheffield, fork manufacturers—J. M•Adam and D.Jackson. Liverpool, merchants—J. Reciter and W. Woodward, Pershore. Wor cestershire, surgeons—T. Mather, S. Parkes, T. Mather, jun. and H. Taylor, Liverpool, Bagilt, and Buckley, }'Hnt shire, lead and commission merchants—R. Hawkins and R. Wells, Birmingham. brass cock founders—J. Kirby, J. Waterhouse, and J. Hodgson. Sheffield, silversmiths—R. G. and J. Plum, Russell court, Drury lane, cutlers—W. M'Cill and W. Watson. Liverpool. linen drapers—W. Fisher and R. H. Munday, Furolval's inn, attorneys. ♦\ZRAGE PRICES OP CORN IN ENGLAND AND WALES, FOR THE WELK ENDED FEU. 1. PER. QR. S. d. PER QR. s. d. Wheat 4O 0 Oats l7 0 Rye.... ........ ..... 29 3 Beans 2. 7 Barley Average Priem of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com puted from the Returns made in the week ending the Stb day of Jan. itka, is Ns. 4id. per cwt. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS—MONDAY, Fin. 10. Lord GRANTLET took the oaths and his seat. - be Earl of COVEN I'RY presented a petition from the Bankers. Merchants, and Trailers of ‘Yorcester a gainst the Insolvent Debtors' Act. PROTEST. The Duke of SOMERSET said he bad been present in the House during the greater part of the debate on Tuesday evening last, and that be had signed the pro- test entered on the Journals by a Noble Earl (Stanhope) against the Address in answer to his Majesty's Speech. He since, however, understood, that as lie had not been present at the division, there was an informality in that mode of proceeding, and therefore he new requested that the House would allow his name to stand to the protest. A motion to dile effect was put and agreed to. MARRIAGII ACT. , The Earl of SHAFTESBURY said he w's requested by his Noble Friend (Lord Ellenborough),+who could not be present that day, to present the Bill for amending the Marriage Act. His Noble Friend also desired him to assure their Lordships, that, in axing a day for the second reading of the Bill, he would allow full and suffi cient time for the consideration of it. lie (Lord Shaftesbury) wished it to be understood, that he tool n o part whatever in this measure; but having pre sented the Bill, he should move that it be read a first time. The Bill was accordingly read a first time; and, on the motion of the Noble Earl, was ordered to be prieted.•.-Adjourned. ii P'+~ it IRISH TITRES. Sir H. PARNELL said, on presenting a petition from the Grand Jury, and other inhabitants of the Q teen's County, praying for a commutation of tithes, that he wished to take that opportunity of mentioning what he considered of great importance to the subject to which the petition referred—he meant the recommendation contained ib his Majesty's Speech, that such mensal...l might be introduced in the course of the Session as would improve the condition and habits of the people of Ireland. If that recommendation alluded to a com• mutation of tithes, he was satisfied that no measure was better calculated to improve the condition and habits cf that people, anti prevent a constant recurrence to dis turbance, than a commutation of tithes. Ile had every reason to believe that that recommendation referred to the question of tithes, and from information which tie received, he could state that the Noble Lord at the head of the !rids Government hail given the snhject his best consideration, and such measures were likely to be in troduced this Session, as would meet with the appro bation of the great majority of the people of Ireland.— He could not omit that opportunity of stating that dur ing the short time the Marquess Wellesley presided over the administration of affairs in Ireland, he was incessant in his efforts to improve the condition and contribute to the happiness of the people of that COllll - All his measures tended to improve the condition of unfortunate country, and he was happy in being able to state that most of them were productive of ail the results that could be expected from them. The pe titioners shortly stated their object, that the preset.: system of tithes was opppressive and vexatious, not only to those paying, hut those receiving tithes. n any al teration that would be introduced in the present system, he did not wish that any attack should he made on tlia property of the Church—on the contrary he was -as anxious as any man that in any modification that should be made, all the rights, privileges, and property of tho Church should be preserved inviolate. Those who paid tithes were not the only persona interested in a change of the present system ; the clergy were also interesteu, and he knew they were anxious that a proper measur , i should be introduced, such as would relieve them from the relations of the present mode of collecting tithes, and he hoped the Bishops would lend their assistance facilitate the enactment of any measure which wont t remove so oppressive a burden. lie took that opporta• niry of suggesting to his Honourable Friend (Oil. Hume) that if what he had heard relative to the Lord Lieutenant having remedial measures in contemplation were true, it might be better to postpone his motion cn tithes, until the measures of the Mar9uess of We:. lesley were submitted to the consideration of Parlia ment. Colonel TRENCH saiLl the sentiments of the Petition were judicious and temperate, and came from a set of (lent',mien entitled to the utmost attention. He was happy to hear that a measure was at last to be brourbt forward from a quarter which -would give a chance of success in remedying the evils of a system which vois asinjurious to the Protestant Establishment, as it was oppressive to the Catholic. Mr. V. FITZGERALD was instructed by the Grand Jury of the County of Clare to support the Petit ion,— He thought the general declaration of the atter inanity of the measure prodaced in the last Session bad pro duced the happiest effect in exciting the great majority of the Nobility and Gentry of Ireland to come forward on this 9nextion. He wished to know from his Right Hon. Friend (Mr. lioutburn) whether the Irish Oraveert nient bad any effectual measure in contemplation- ran this subject ? VIM CONTINUATION Or PALAU ILL LAST PALL) ...- • . , • I}