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PARLIAIifENTARY INTELLIGENCE.
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COSIMIIIa. 104 witnesses were heard at their Lordship" bar, In
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NTI-CATHOLIC PETITIONS.
Lord DFNEVOR presented a petition trom three parishes in
aists, against the claims of the Catholics—Laid on the table.
laird )(armor' rearmed
sons imilar petition from Hanwell, in
Fieleshises sired by 000 per and another from a perish in the
a scanty.—Laid op the table.
Islla ROLLE 'presented a petition of a similar nature from the
Protestants and Dissenters of Sidmouth, in Devonshire, containing
411/4 sigmannea.--Laid on the table.
The LORI) CHANCELLOR presented a petition to the same
eat from the Corporation of Skinners of the city of Glasgow.—
on.tha table.
The Bishop of ST. DAVID'S presented a similar petition from
clergy, freeholders; and inhabitants of the upper half of the
ell of Ot• itligan.—Laid on the table.
The Duke of NEWCASTLE presented petitions to the same
eire‘t from Newark, Pickling, and Codgrave, In Nottinghamshire.
loud on the fable. •
Thai Eel of SHAFTESBURY presented a similar petition
Pa* the hamlet of Hammersmith.—Laid on the table.
EQUITABLE LOAN BILL.
The Earl of LAUDERDALE said. he wished to tall the atten-
tion of their Lordships to the Equitable Loan BilL It was im-
potent to kepw in what situation the parties stood. Ile did not
thirst that any Noble Lord would take *upon himself to more the
second reading of the Bill ; for his own part. his only object in
rising was to more that there be hid before their Lordships a eupy
at the deed of regulation of the Equitable Loan Company, of the
tr tt November 1824: and also copies of all papers and advertise.
retnnuigned by the Chairman and Directors of the said Company,
prisious to or subsequent to the deed of regulation of the 6th No-
Yreaber 1824. As the parties professed to act as a Charter Com-
pany, it was material for their Lordships to kr.ow how far they
wets entitled to do so ; and he should therefore trove for copies of
adrenal granted by his Majesty, or any of his Royal predece.
sots, to enable corporations to assist the pox by small sums.—
theered.
Mr. Johnson, from the London Dock Company. presented at.
esonts of the new works in progress in the Loudon Docks, and
Nahanni of the sums to be expended on the same.
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HOVSE OF COMMONS, FRIDAT, Amts 11.
Mr. KENNEDY presented e petition from several reptilian
4C land in the event!, of .Lanark, against the 13,11 for regaladni.
t *Me Labour.—Ordered to lie on the table.
SOUTHWARK PAVING BILL.
AV. C. CALVERT moved the commitment of the Southwark
Pining Bill.
After a few words from Mr. H. SUMNEI, t••
Sir R. WILSON opposed the motion, and moved, as an nuesial..
mien', that the gill be committed this day six months. •
£he Muss then divided on the
For the committal

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The Bill was then ordered to be committed.
THAMES QUAY BILL.
Mr. HOBHOUSE presented a petition from the owners and
Ipreptieters of wharfs and helmet on the north bank of the River
Thalia, against the Thames Quay Bill. The Hon. Member
brie* supported the prayer of the petitioners, and said he would
mainanend the projector of this work to abandon it not only for this
0114011 but for ever. The petition, he observed, was moat nume-
rcttsl and respectably signed.
C‘ertel TRENCH said he was of opinion that the individuals
storigned the petition presented by the Hon. 3lember for West.
unclear a mild have their eyes opened on this question before a very
long prricd. The opinion of • great majority of the public was
&ready in favour of the Bill. However, he did not mean to press
thin adoption of the treasure this Session ; but before the conclusion
of the next he hoped and believed that all opposition would be at
as end.
The petition was then ordered to be laid on the table.
Mr. lIODSON presented a petition from Wrishem, in favour of
the Metropolitan Fish Ccmpeny—Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. BYNG presented a petition from the parish of St. Pancras,
Aigtecinst the London Water Company.—Lid on the table.
METROPOLITAN FISH COMPANY.
Or R. FERGUSON presented a petition from certain fish
curers, against the Metropolitan Fish Company.
Sir T. LE fH BRIDGE presented petitions from the fishermen
of Portsmouth sod Plymouth, in favour of the Metropolitan Fish
petitions
The petitions were severally ordered to be laid upon the table
end printed.
Mr. PAWLETT presented a petition from the Mayor, Alder-
men, and inhabitants of Stockton, in the county of Durham, pray-
ny for the repeal of the Stamp Duties. —Ordered to lie on the
ulattr. WIGRAM presented a petition from 'Wexford, against the
Ncl'esed alteration of the Butts on the table.
CATHOLIC CLAIMS.
Petitions were presented against the Catholic Claims, from the
:Etat of St. Nicholas, St. dlargaret, and St. Martin, in the W-
ive h of Leicester; a petition from the Corporation of Lei-
; petitions also from several parishes in the county of Lel.
ceseer.—The petitions were ordered to be printed.
Admiral SOUTHERN presented • petition from Brackley,
Nottieghamshire, against any further concessions to the Roman
Catholics.
The Hemenrable Member also resented a similar petition from
the town of Nottingham and its vicinity,
Mr. DENMAN said great exertions were made to get up the
petition. He confessed it was numerously and respectably signed,
bier yet he had no hesitation in asserting that a great majority of
the inhabitants of Nottingham were in favour of the Catholic
Emancipation Bill.—Ordered to be printed.
gtr JAMES lIPKENZIE presented a.petition from the Pres-
bytay of Ross, against any further concession to the Roman Catbo-
het—Laid on the table.
Mr. Alderman SMITH presented a petition from the Mayor sod
inhabitants of the borough of St. Alban's, against any further eon.
Queen to the Roman Catholics.
Mr. B. COOPER presented a similar petition from the Rural
Da Dean of Winseomb, in the diocese of Gloucester. Also a similar
petition from Huntley, in the same diocese.
Sir C. LONG presented a similar petition from the Dean and
Gonna of the King's Chapel at Windsor.
The petitions were severally ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. WYNDHAM LEWIS presented &petition from Cardin;
against any further concession to the Roman Catholics.
Mr. It. TREVOR presented similar petitions from Ballinplan
sod Llanbers, in Carmatthenshire.
Sir W. CLAYTON presented a similar petition from the bo-
rough of Newark.
LUSHINGTON presented a similar petition from Col-
chester. Also a similar petition from Llangollen, in Merioneth-
The petitions were severally ordered to lie on the table.
IV IN DOW TAX. •
Mr. HUSKISSON presented a petition from Liverpool, praying
for the repeal of the N endow Tax.—Ordered to lie on the table.
The Honourable Member also presented a petition from the
14. m-bleachers of Armagh, against the duty on bleached linens.—
Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Alderman WOOD presented a petition from the house-
holder,' of the parish of St. Bartholomew praying for the repeal of
tee-House and Window Taxes.—Oedered to be laid on the table.
HODHOUSE gave notice, that on the 3d of May be would
more for the repeal of the Window Tax. The lion. Martha also
gem notice, that Lord Nugent would present a petition from the
RoMan Catholics of England and Scotland on Monday next.
CORN LAWS.
Mr. CURWEN presented • petition from the farmers of Ellen.
borough, praying
thr some alteration in the Corn Laws.
Mr. PELHAM moved fur an Account of the Imports and Ex-
poris front Lyine Regis during the last five years.—thelered.
Mr. DOWNIE presented a petition from the Provost and inha-
Litmus of Dunferntline, against the reduction of the duties on
11l Linens. Also a similar petition from the operative weavers
of Punfeemline.—Laid en the table.
RECOVERY OF SMALL DEBTS.
LordCRENVIi.LE SOMERSET presented a peados from
the Leon of Chepstow, in favour of the Bill for the Recovery at
Small Debts.—Ordered to Re on the tab's.
ASSESSED TAXES—COHN LAWS.
Sr. DENMAN, In rising to present a petition from the town
aced coonty of the town of Nottingham, praying for a repeal of the
Aesersed Taxes, and for a revision of the Corn Lime. assured the
Heves that the petition spoke the real sentiments of the people of
Plane, and therefore deserted consideration.—Ordered to lie on
we table.
Mr. SPRING RICE presented • petition from the Corporation
of the Chamber of Commerce of Limerick, praying the House,
berme making any alteration in the Corn Laws, to allow sufficient
t.mb for those concerned to attend to their interne. He observed
that Limerick was one of the greatest corn ports in Ireland—The
petition was then brought up and ordered to be printed.
Lost STANLEY presented a petition from Royton, praying a
reehloa of the Com Lada.—Ordered to lie on the table.
HOUSE AND WINDOW TAX.
Sir T. LETHBRIDGE peeseeted • petition from Shepton
Mallet, against the Haase and Window Tax.—Ordered to lie on
the table.

' • COMBINATMN.
DV HOME rose to present a petition from the unman of
North Shields, in which the petitioners complained of being
ckalged with combination, and suffcring much injury from such
cJisree. haat year they had formed an awociation, the object of
whfeh was to obtain fair and reasonable wagea. This was the only
crime of which they had been guilty. An unjust impression had
IC:broad against them, as well as against other operatives.
were. fie believed, faults on both aides, and it would be only
°gettable to hear what both parties had to sec.
bititißTONl was nil:, uwil within eery abort time,l
made aware of the nature of the present petition, and it was ao
lung that he could not then be expected to enter into itsdetails. If.
as the petitioners said, their association was formed for charitalWa
Purposes, hi. felt bound to contradict that statement, and many.
that it hid no fold datior in fact, et if it were charity ft was a
ernerr ento•ltly of home. In support of this he world direct their
!Mnien.fo ofe of (Lee regulations. which enjoined that none of
LDw. 11"::::ers Shand soil with pei.,ons not belonging to their assn.
ciation
womb. manother respecting the landing and embarking of
After a few further observations be concluded by declaring,