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thought, a subject for the consideration of the law officers of the
Crown in Ireland.
Sir 11. PARNELL thought the present not a question of a legal
but commercial nature, and helmet:mg rather to the Right Hon.
Gentlemen opposite (the Chancellor of the Exchequer) than to his
Majesty's Attorney-General for Inland. The financial affairs of
the two countries had been assimilated, the Treasure consolidated,
and the Board of Customs abolished in Ireland, and transferred to
this country. Ile could not me the resents why they should be now
called upon to change their principle in this last branch of trade. If
the Irish Stature of George IL was found to promote the conveni-
ence and interests of the public, it 'Mould be extended to England.
but he did not consider those laws as beneficial to the commercial
relations of Ireland.
' The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER could not agree
with the observations of the Honourable Baronet (Sir H. Parnell),
that this was merely a question of trade. He conceived it was in a
great degree connected with questions of law, and not entirely a
question of trade. The Honourable Baronet had argued as if the
postponing the repeal of the .Act of 31st Geo. 11. was done with a
view to favour some partite, in Ireland ; but if the Hon. Baronet I
conceived this to be the case, he was much mistaken ; for he (the
Chancellor of the Exchequer), was himself of opinion, that there
was much in the existing law which ought to be repelled.
Alr. PLUNKETT said he was the last person in the Com-
mittee to think that his opinion was of any groat weight upon this
or upon any other subject ; but as the present law had existed in
Ireland for upwards of sixty yeara, he hoped he might be Pardoned
if heltfiteed to give his assent to the measure now before the Com-
mittee, without being previously apprised of its tendency, or hav-
ing had time to reflect upon it, probable operation. lie thought
there was some degree of irregularity in proceeding to repeal the
Act of 31st (lee. IL, which was s general law, applicable to the
regulation of the whole body of bankers In Ireland, by a measure
which was only a particular and private law; and this, ton, with-
out calling on those who had been employed for the last sixty
years in administering the present laws in Ireland, to give their
opinion upon the subject. IVith regard to the observation of
thelfonourable Baronet (Sir H. Parnell), that this question was
one of trade, he would beg to say, that although it were so, yet it
might not be amiss to have some little knowledge df the law re.
lining to it. He was aware that the present law was liable to
• and he was glad that the attention of the public had
boo to it ; but k did not nee-smartly follow, that because
tbo proosat law was objectionable it should be entirely repeal-
ed, Ma the law of England subseitired in its steel. The ustualla-
Ass .ef *slow of Ireland and England was undoubtedly a very
diabdildraidoot, but that principle might be carried too far, because
*mad& bit Unsuitable to the interest of one country which was
limy pilfer alt the other.
Sir R. PARNELL explained. He considered the opinion ofw
Ids Reneable Friend valuable on all subjects, but be
ber
.. that what hem met by saying the question was not
a en, bat a question of trade, was this ; that the opinion of
Hit RI OS Ilionourable Gentleman was not to be taken as a Crown
=lt bit lady as i n individual. There was another point on
be desired to be informed. fie wished to know why the
Rwibe i in England. which was passed this Session, had not
blew mantled to Irclane. He conceived that these laws ought also
to be assimilated. TI e m mine now before the Committee was
not a private Bill, but rne to carry into effect a regulation which
had been made between the (lovermnent and the Bank of Ireland.
which was that the Bat k should no longer possess a monopoly be-
yond fifty miles of Dublin. Such a regula ion he therefore con.
etived to be a public one, and the law which had reference to it
ought to be considere I as a public law.
Sir J. NEWPORT observed, that if there were any particular
clauses in the Act of George the Second which gave an advantage
to the bankers of Ireland, he thought on principle the benefit of
those clauses ought to be extended to England. lie conceived the
Bankers Law of Irelane to be altogether objectionable. Ile knew
of a case where the affairs of a banker were placed in the hands of
trustees under the powers of that law, so far back as 1794, and which
were not yet closed. Fifteen years ago the expenses of one Bill
amounted to 15,0001. Ile thought that the law ought to be assimi-
lated, and that one law should prevail in both coun.ries.
Mr. DAWSON thought that the opinion of the Attorney-
General for Ireland ought to be taken on the subject, and if he
ihould say that the repeal of this law would have a bad effect, lic
should, for one, be desirous that the present measure should be
postponed to the next Session. But nothing had fallen from hint
to convince him (51r. Dawson) that the continuance of this law was
st all necessary. It was perfectly notorious that under the Bankers'
Act there had been suits in Chancery pending for forty years, in
which the costs had been enomnoue—in some cases amounting to
40,0001. and 50,f 00/. In the cote of Lord Ffrench he had heard
that one professional man received no leis than 10,0001. IVas not
such a system a disgrace to this country ? If the Right Honour-
able Gentleman (Mr. IV. Plunkett) would rise in his place and say
that he would take this question into his consideration, then lie
(Mr. Dawson) would consent to wait; but if he would not do so,
then, as a legislator, he (Mr. Dawson) had but one duty to per-
form, and seeing as he did the mischieti of the present law, be felt
bound to stand up and protest against it.
Mr. GOULBURN said it did not follow that because there were
certain defects in the law as it now stood, that the whole law should
therefore be repealed. He was of opinion that the law officers of
Ireland ought to be consulted upon she subject, and that the
assimilation of the law should not be precipitated, but that every
opportunity should be given to ascertain the extent to which the
measure now before the Committee ought to be carried. With
regard to the Bankrupt Laws of Ireland. he would state that as
soon as the law in this country upon that subject should be brought
to perfection, and which he thought had bmsn already done this
Semen, it was intended to submit it to the consideration of the
II Law Offinnss of Ireland, whether it would not be advisable to
I extend the provisions of that law to Ireland. The amendment
I before the Committee had his entire approbation.
Mr. S. RICE said it had been admitted on all hands that there
yes a tonsiderable distinction between the law of England and of
Ireland in reference to bankers. The system of banking in this
country was calculated to do good to all parties, whereas the one
pursued in Ireland had quite a contrary tendency ; he therefore was
dettirouz to have the laws of both countries assimilated. lie trusted
the Committee would not abandon the principles upon which they
had on all other occalicifle been legislating in regard to Ireland, but
follow up that approved systEm of assimilating the two countries
in the case of bniting as in every ether department of trade.
Sir G. II IL., explained. It having been found in former eases
that the repeal of laws was att‘adett with ill Consequences, inas-
much as certain clauses in them were afterwards ascertained to hair!.
been desirable to retain, he thought he should be justified hi this
instante in having taken the opinion of the law officers upon the
probable effects of the repeal of the present law, and of acting
upon that opinion.
slr. DOHERTY spoke in fieour of the amendment, and con.
sicken] delay was desirable, in order to give the measure that
mature consideration which its importance demanded.
Mr. AI. FITZGERALD said he was not satisfied that the
Right Honourable the Chancellor of the Exchequer should with.
draw himself from this question. Ile wished to have the pledge of
that Right Honourable Gentleman, that this subject should be
taken into immediate consideration.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said he was
as ready to agree as any body that it was a most desirable thing
that in all laws made relating to Ireland they should be &salmi.
lated to those existing in this country ; but there might be some
peculiarity in the state of trade, or other circumstances in Ireland,
which did not exist in England, which would prevent its being
practicable to effect that assimilation immediately. This was a
case of a mixed nature, and he therefore considered it to be his
duty to take the advice of the Right How. Gentleman (31r. Plun.
kett) to ascertain how far it was practicable to assimilate the law
of the two countries.
The amendment was then put and agreed to.
Several other clauses having been agreed to, the Chairman re.
ported progress, and obtained leave to sit again this day.
The other Orders of the Day were then disposed of, and the
House adjourned at ONE o'clock.

HOUSE OF Cc/1131517:S, TiIIS DAY.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
Juries Bill—Further Consideration of Report.
Small Debts (Scotland) Bill.
Distillery Bill—Cominkter.
Transports in the Colonies Bill.
Canada Company Bill—Further (7onsideration of Report.
Supply (Report) 13th April—Postponed Resolution.
Salaries to Judges, &c. (Scotlami)—Committee.
Chelsea Pensioners' Bill—Third Reeding.
Leasing Making (Scotland) Bill—Second Reading.
Aliment of Prisoners (Scotland) Bill—Second Reading.
Canada Tenures Bill.
Exchequer (Public Works, Ireland) BiP—Rerert.
Linen Trade (Ireland ) Further Consideration of Report.
Lunatic Trustees Bill Second Reading.
Lunacy Traverse Bill—Third Reading.
Supply—Committee.
Ways and 31eans—Committee.
Impounding Distresses (Ireland) Bill—Tbiril Reading.
M*ir-General Sir Tiaambert, commanding the Cork
district, is summoned to give evidence before the Parlia-
mentary Committee on Irish affairs.
It is currently rumoured (says the Perth courier), that
Viscount-Strathallan is likely to be chosen a Representative
Peer on the ensuing election.
FUNLRA.L OF Slit JOHN COX lIIPFIFLEV, DART.—
Yesterday morning, at ten o'clock, the funeral of Sir John
Cox Ilippisley took place in the Temple Church, the
oldest ecclesiastical edificeinahe metropolis. The remains
of the venerable Baronet were attended by his son, Sir
John Stuart Ilippisley, who succeeds to the title, as chief
mourner, Sir Robert Baker, Knt. and the following
Leencheri: James Scoriae, Esq., John Gurnel, Esq., Ben-
jamin Johnson, Esq., name Borne, Esq., halward Finch
Hatton, Esq., IVilliam Potts, Esq., and Robert Ray, Esq.
The hearse, which was drawn by six horses, was followed
by three mourning coaches, with four horses each, and
twelve private carriages. Sir John Cox Uippislcy was a
Doctor of Civil Law, a.Fellow of the Royal aml Antiqua-
rian Societies, and for many years an active Member of
the House of Commons.
No relief is given to the sufferers by tlw late inundation
at St. Petersburg'', unless the claimants are able to prove
that they have lost a fifth of their immovable (real) pro-
perty.

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REPAYMEN'r of the DANISH FIVE PER
CENT. LOAN of 3,0000001.
The undersigned B. A. lioldselimitlt and Co. hare received a
Notification from his Excellency Count Moltke, bis Danish Ma-
jesty's Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Great Britain, of
which the following is a Copy, and which they publish for the in.
formation of the holders of Five per Cent. Bonds of the abote
Loan. B. A. GOLDSCHMIDT and CO.
St. Helen's-place, May 2. 1825.
GENTLEMEN—I am ordered by his Majesty the King of Den-
Mark; my Royal Master, to acquaint you, that it is his Majesty's
determination to pay of the whole of the Loan of 3.001.1,0001. cor-
mined for in London the 16th October, 1821, with Messrs. A. F.
Haltlimand and Sons, on that part of it which has been issued and
remains in circulation, and to cancel the Bonds for the half of the
Loan which have not been issued ; and inasmuch as by the terms
of the General Bond, signed by his Majesty, sic months' notice is
required to be given of his intention to pay off the Loan, I have
now the honour to acquaint you with his Majesty's determination.
which, I think it right to add, has been duly comilunicated to the
Contractors of the said Loan; and I request you will, without delay,
cause it to be notified in the London Gazette, and public Papers
that all Bonds in circulation, forming part of the said Loan, will I
be paid orlon the 31st day of December next, at your Counting.
house, with the interest due thereon. w
The Funds to meet this payment will be placed in your hands
previous to the 31st December. anti no interest on the Bonds form-
ing pan of the Loan of 1821 will be allowed or paid after that pe-
nod. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,

Your most ot;edient aervant,
(Slimed) 3101.TKE,
ilia Danish Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary
at the Court of (treat Britain.

trite ,_!,rittott I`eoo.

D UR Y.- LA NE 711 E.4TE E.
Thus Evening. Fltl WO% Mar 13. trill be performed
WILLIAM TELL.

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The Pr!ttelpal Characters by. Messrs. Macready. Matlack, Archer, and
Knight ; Mesdames Dunn. Yates. Porgy, and Clara Italian
Alter which,
MY UNCLE GABRIEL.
- Gabriel Omniam, Mr. Gatti,: Scrip, Mr. Bedford I Tom TWO, Mr.
Knight: Jaek Ready, &c. Mr. Harley. Eliza. Mho Pores; Mrs. T.
Mrs. Urger.
To-morrow, Der Frelschutt, with The Rossignol, and Monsieur
Tunsuu.