The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1808-02-13 00:00:00

ORDERS OP COUNCIL.

Mr. LVellf;;;;;;saitl.iiiriv-o-pfs th•' House
would indulge him with supplying the deficiencies
of a previous notice. in his timing; an addition to
the Motion of an Han. Friend of his this Evening.
(Mr. Eden) fur the further illustrution of the Order
of Council of the 11th Nwv. ►iO7• The Hon.
Gent. then moved, 4. That there be laid before the
►louse a list ofaH neuttal veoels brought into the
ports of this kingdom. in consequence of the Order
of Council of the 11th \ member, lan, and
wilier permitted to leave this Lingilons. upon giving
bonds to Gov eramctit, an.] the terms of these
bonds."

This produced saw! emit er.ation Iwtwren the
CHANCELLOR Old* Eat MAHLER. Mr. %V. SMITH.
and Mr. Atc•asort Daman. after which the
motion silk% agreed to.
Mr. Pirtsosnar pot a question to the Chan-
cellor of the F.schegder, as to whether he
thought be could prodnee the paper. formerly
moved for by • Noli/e Lord in time fur the con-
sideration of the [louse. preriotei to the
reading of the Bill Le intruded to bring its upon
the Orders of Council ON Tuesday
no ("Hance:J.og of the Extulgtc• said, he
was at ales. to know the real nature, itaiititj. Of
object of tilos? papers ; Ant if they were similar to
those trioved for la another place. they might he
product d ample time for the I)eliate upon the
Lill tie iottinded to rend a 'prowl time u., Tuesday.
11c could not pesiuvely mossier the question, till he
knew something more of the matter ; hut he conkl
asoire the Howie, that no delay woold be oreasimi-
ctl I. the tweestiary Ai it Ws, most do-

simlile to know the meaning...4' Pii.lioment as soon
as possible.
Mr. PellsollllY had not the smallest wish to de-
lay At attoisi reading of the Bill, providing these
papers wore laid before the Honse in proper time.
Mr. Iit:SF:MON brought up the Bill for rarr)ing
into execution certain Orders of Council made for
the protection of the Navigation or Great Britain.
Road tint, and ordered to be read a second tune
on Tuesday next.
CURATES' SUSPENSION REPEAL BILL.
This Bill was read a third time, am} pab.sed.
TREASURER OF THE NAVY REGULATION BILL.

This Bill was reported, and atter some conversa-
tion, arising from some observations of Mr. Sheri-
dan, it was agreed to postpone the third reeding
of it to Monday.

=CHEQUER BILLS' REGULATION BILL.
Mr. Huss ISSON moved the order for the furthet
proceeding upon the third reading of this liill,
when a conveniation apin arose upon the clause
exempting Contractors from the regulations of the
Yid of the King. preventing them from having
seats in Parliament.
The SOLILITOIR-GEC46ItAL stated his opinion at
considerable length, and said, that although he
saw no injury likely to arise from the clan* in
question, yet he certainly thought it might be
confined to the Directors of the Bank of England.
Mr. iIOgNER proposed his amendment to this
effivt, which Ve die ult im a tel y agreed to. and the
Bill was read a third time and past.
A person from the Exchequer presented an ac-
count of interest paid upon Exchequer Bills, for
three years. eliding Sthluillilry. 180d.—Laid on
the Table, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. MARTIN vxpressed a wish .to know, ii the
Agent at the Island of Ceylon uas au appointment
in the gift of His Majesty.
Mr. 11..SKISSON answered, that it was au appoint,.
went by the Governor of that island.