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London, England, 1847-01-30 00:00:00

CUSTOMS DUTIES BILL.

The second reading of this hill was pat poned till Monday.

CRACOW.

Mr. lICME moved for a copy of the note or n-prewsnta-
tion made by the Russian Envoy Kruduor to the Vorort of
Switzerland, respecting the federal compact at Vienna, in
1815, and copy of any answer thereto; also, copies of any '
notes or representations made by Baron Sturmnr to the
Porte at Constantinople, respecting the annexation of the
free republic of Cracow to Austria, and copies of any answers
to the same.

Lord PAO' EItSTON was understood to say that he
should have no objection to lay the documents before the
house.

Mr. lIUME said that on that understanding he would
withdraw his motion.—Withdrawn accordingly.
The house adjourned at a quarter to six.

CONVICTS (WOOLWICII).
DIVOMON or Me. T. Dtscoaaa's Nhains —That ii,w!ect committee be
appointed to in9itire into the trestment of convicts en board the
bulks at Woolwich. Ayes, II ; N. o, 121.
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Berkeley, H. F. Esoott, B. Lockhart, A. E. Spooner, R.
Bourerie, E. P. Micall, B. M'Cirthy, A. minley, lin.W.O.
Bowing, Dr. Evart, W. Milne', R. M. Strickland, Sir 0.
Brown, W. Fielden, J. ?Aunts, O. F. Thomely, T.
Callaghan, D. Fernand, W. D. Newdepate, C. N.Viakley, T.
Collett, J. Mall, Sir B. O'Brien, W. S. Wawn, J. T.
Dashwood, O. 11.11arcourt, U. G. Palmer, 0. Wdliama, W.
Dennistoun, J. Moue, J. Patti.,on, J. Yorke, LL. R.
Duncan, 0. James, Sly W. C. I' chell, tlpt.
Esighope, Sir J. Kelly, J. l'loniptre, J P. raLcras.
Ellis, W. Lawless, Hon. C. Blowpipe, Capt.Thinconike. T.
kn:wistle, W. Lindsay, B. 11. It Pink pill, W. aslionhc, Mr.
NOES.
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Anson, Hon. Col. Douglas, Sir C.--
Lincoln, F.arl of Rowel, J.
BMW. Col. Mandl', Adm. Loeb, .1. Ruaseß, Lard J.
Bauer, W. limed.% F. Lygoo, Ho. Gen. Rutherford, A.
• Barely, D. audio, D. fiLisauLiy, T. B. Scropr, a P.
Bartng,F. T. ' tbrington, rue. Muchinnon, W. Shell, R. L
Barnard, E.G. Riononde, Sir T. 11Taggart, teirJ.Somerrille,litrW.
Sendai:lV-ord°. Perpoon. Sir R. Mahon, Vire. stonsdeW, W. R.
Benrk,e2e4.CapL Fiberoy, Han. 11. Maitland, T. Strain, RLIIn.R.
Ili Tim. router, M. Manners, [ord.!. Suitor, IIn.H.W.
Bodkin, W. IL Fox, C. K. Marjoribinks, le. Thesigar, Sir F.
Bodkin, J. J. French, F. Mostermark J. Thompson, Ald.
Bowles, Adm. Gasket!, J. M. Maule, lit. 110.1.Tewneler, J.
Broadwood, IL Godson, It. Morris 0. Trewlany, J. io.
Brothertnn, J. Goeilburn, 11. More, Gal. Trevor, !In.°. IL
prunes, W. 11. Grehan, SirJ. Norrays, Lord Trotter, J.
Buller, C. Greene, T. Northland, rise. Trowbridge, SlTE_Bynx,Rt.lin.G.S.Grry, Sir G. O'Brien, A. S. Timm r, E.
Cardwell, E. Ilamilton,U. A. O'Brien, C. Tyrol!, Sir J. T.
Christie, W. D. Hamilton, W. J. O'Conar Don Vane, Lord 11. .
Coktwooke, T. E. Instie, A. (*le, S. C. IL Terrier, Sir W.
aortolly, Col. Hawes, B. Ord, Win. Walker. It.
(oorteruiy, Lord Haothoote, W. Parker, J. Warburton, H.
Cowper, W. F. Henry. Lai. A. Fatten. J. W. Ward, H. O.
Craig, W. G. Howard, P. 11. Peel, Sir R. Wood, Hs, Sir C.
Cripps, W. Hunan, U. Power, J. Wood, Cot. T.
Dolmen)", Lord Hussey, T. Prim, Sir R. Wortley,llnJ.w.
Dalrymple, Capt. HuU, W. Rawdori, CoL Wrightson, W.B.
ammo, lion. T. Inglis, Sir R. H. Reid, OA. Wyss, T.
Dickinson, KW Ramble, IL Itepton, G.W. J. =U SW.
Merit, E. Laseelles, W. S. Itiehatals, R. Hill, Lard H.
Douglas, Sir 11. Leroy, A. Row., 0. R. Toted, Mr.

PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS.
Btu. for abolishing Poundage on Chelsea Pensioners.-
Repesa so much of the set Id Geo. 11., e. 1, as is now in
force, and so much of the act 3 and 4 Will. IV. c. 29, as
authorises the treasurer of Chelsea Hospital to snake any
deductions from pensions granted by the commissioners of
the hospital. "All out-pensions of Chelsea Hospital due
from and after the lot day of April nest, shall be paid free
from any deduction whatever on account of poundage, and
all such out-pensions shall continue to be paid in advance,
either quarterly, monthly, or weekly, as the Secretary-at-
War fdr the time being shall consider most expedient for the
interest of the said pensioners and the advantage of the
public." The act not to have any retrospective effect.
ACCOUNT of all Monies received and disbursed by the
GOVERNORS OF QUEEN ANNE'S BOIINTT durinT the year
ending 31st of December, 1845.-From this account it
appears that the number of preferments charged in 1845 with
tenths, was 4,946; the number ofthose preferments upon which
the tenths had been paid on the 30th of November last was
4,915. The amount due on the 31 preferments in arrears
was only 821. 2s. 24., and this sum was expected to be
received shortly. There were only two rectories in arrears
for lust fruits falling due in 184.1, on the 30th Nov., 1846
the amount due for them was 411. 2s. 9d., and expected to oe
received shortly. The total rum received by the governor's
of the bounty in 184.5 was 210,3854 13s. sd. ; the total dis-
bursements were 204,9121. The principal items of income
were: first fruits and tenths, 13.758/. 13s. ; benefactions for
augmentation of livings, 11,2201. 4s. 10d. ; benefaction for
augmentations of living and to obtain patronage, 1,2001. ;
dividend on government funds, 19,9421. 4s. 3d,-; dividends
on bank annuities advanced on mortgage, 17,4751. ; interest
on monies advanced on mortgage to build glebe houses,
24,2411. 16s. 5d.; the produce of stock sold for general purposes
was 37,8871. 60. 10d. ; the cost of stock purchased for general
purposes, 49,1321. Qs I Id.; the instal menta on monies advanced
on mortgage to build, &c., glebe-houses, 24,2411. 16s. 51. ;
the loans on mortgage to build, &c., glebe-houses,
58,9471. 10$. 2d. The expenses of management are extremely
moderate, and highlycreditable to the governors and their
law agent. They amount in all to 5,6161. 9s. 14., viz..
-salaries, 3,9941. 165.; superannuation annuity to aged
clerk, 2001. ; annuities to late officers of first fruits and tenths
for compensation, 4871. 6s. 4d. ; solicitor fur general bill,
conveyancing, counsels' fees, and sundry disbursements,
6.1.51. Bs. sd. • solicitor for parliamentary business,
61/.lBs. 10d. ; 'house rent, &c., 1,238/. I9s. 10d.
Rim:wt.-British Colonies (West Indies and Mauritius),
Part. 11. Immigration of Labourers into the West Indian
Colonies and Mauritius.-These papers have a historical
value, as recording the progress of the immigration of free
labourers of races qualified for out-door labour in tropical
climrtes into our sugar colonies. The latest date is a cir-
cular despatch from Earl Grey to the governors of the West
Indian colonies of 29th August, 1846. It is since that time
that the course of policy, likely to be pursued by the present
governor of the colony has begun to develop itself: no traces
of it are to be found in these papers. But we shall have oc-
casion to use their contents ere the session is over.
REPORT of the Commissioners appointed to inquire into
the management of MILLI/SNK PRISON; and instructions
and orders issued by the Secretary of State to the prison
authorities in consequence thereof. The commission was
appointed in consequence of petitions from Edward Baker,
who had been a warden in Milbank prison, complaining of
its general management. The commissioners were the Earl
of Chichester, Lord Seymour, and Mr. Bingham Eicott.
The report is signed by the two former ; Mr. Escott, who
does not agree with them, prefers making a separate one.
The report states, that there was only one charge that the
petitioner could prove from his own knowledge, and that
it having occurred subsequent to the tendering of his resig-
nation; could not have been the cause of that step. Of the
governor it is ssid:-" Having thoroughly silted the com-
plaints against the governor, and made some allowance for
exaggeration on the part of witnesses, whose accusationswere
seldom warranted by the facts which they attempted to
prove, we have no hesitation in pronouncing our opinion that
he has endeavoured to perform hisduties with zeal and intel-
ligence, and has done nothing to discredit the very high tes-
timonials which he possesses from the officers in the army
under whom he formerly served." The only faults with
which he appears chargeable to the [two] commissioners are :
Ist, A too hasty method of dealing with his officers. 2ndly,
The occasional use of improper or offensive expressions.
3rdly, An insufficient attention to the rules of the prison.
Of the last fault, however, the responsibility is said to attach
rather to the inspectors than to the governor. It was their
duty to have prepared a code of rules for the regulation of
the prison, and this they have done in • very imper-
fect and unsatisfactory manner. It is asserted that a com-
bination against the governor existed among the subordinate
officers, and three are specified as more culpable than
the rest. " After a personal inspection of the different parts
of the prison,we have the satisfaction to report that its gene-
ral condition is meet creditable." The exemption of the
prison from the control of the Court of Quarter Sessions and
the visiting justices, is adverted to as • defective element in
its government. Appended to the report are rules relating
to corporal
_punishment for Millbank prison, approved by
Sir George Grey on the 20th of November last. Corporal
punishment may be inflicted on adult males (18 years and
upwards) for mutiny or open incitement to mutiny ; destroy-
ing prison property wilfully ; and making a disturbance
when under confinement, to interrupt order and disci-
pline. Corporal punishment may be inflicted on juvenile
prisoners for any repeated offence against rules, or any offence
greater than the governor is empowered adequately to punish.
Corporal punishment can only be Inflicted after inquiry on
oath, and full particulars of the inquiry must be entered on
the minute hook. The order for punishment must be en-
tered in the inspector's order book, and the number of
lashes stated. Not more than 36 lashes are to be inflicted on
an adult, and not more than 20 on a juvenile prisoner.
Adults are to be lashed with aat ; juvenile prisoner' with
In birch rod. The governor and medical superintendent arc
to attend all corporal punishmenta ; the governor is to enter
all particulars in his journal ; the medical superintendent to
ascertain that the prisoner is in • fit state of health to un-
dergo the punishment. The governor has power, after in-
fliction of two-thirds of the sentence, to remit any portion
of the number of lashes awarded.

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