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IMPERIAL P.

HOUSr. OF LORDS—Mot+ n r, MAY 7
In the Appeal, the Duke of Queeniberri C.
Murdoch, .he Attorney Getter4l_anl NII. AdAnt

ing was adjourned till to-morn *me.
'.es►ltQVtt of ST %FF. )tt rvs NTOTION.
left the
atrAttillid-S, ads he now. sal.w°aliktiVeßtOrd m his
place, whose Motinn.stood for ibis day, he begged
leave to say a few words. Having .given the most
r..rwiniul attention to ell that had passed in that
ie relative to that Motion, and haling paid a
trerefel attention to the nature of the understanding
of many Lords in that House as to the cause of
postponing that. Motion, he rose to declare, that,
within his own knowledge, circumstances had now
passed, which would make the discussion of that
Motion more unseasonable and inconvenient, at the
present time, than when it was last postponed.
The Marquis of STAFFORD said, after what
be had heard from the Noble Lord on the Wool.
sack, it appeared desirable to postpone hit Motion
for a few days. If, therefore. their Lordships were
of the same opinion, he should move to postpone it
till Friday next la try of More! Move !
.1. His
Lordship then moved, that the Order of the Day
be discharged, and that the Lords be summoned fee,
Friday next.—Ordered.
The several Bills on tab table were forwarded.-..
Adjourned to to-morrow.

HOUSE OF COMMONS
Mr. ALEXANDER brought up copies of the
Correspondence between His Majesty's Secretary of
State, and the Governors of the West India Islands,
pursuant to order, which were laid upon the table.
Mr. BIRD gave notice, that on Friday next, he
should move to bring in a Bill, for the better regu-
lation of Parish Apprentices.
The Reports of the English and Irish Loan Bills
were brought up, which, with the amendments,
were ordered to be engrossed, and to be read a third
time to-morrow.
The Misdemeanour Prosecution Bill was ordered
to be read a second time to-morrow, after a few
words from. Sir W. Young, and Mr. C. L`tindas.
Mr. FRANCIS mid, he rose for the purpose of
moving for sundry papers, relative to the Mahratta
war. He said, he thought it was necessary that the
House should be put in possession of full informa-
tion upon this subjeß, at the same time he would
not pledge himself to enter farther into the prosecu-
tion of this matter. He then moved, that there be
lyd before the noose, copies or extrafts of all dis-
patches received from the Governor-Gencral of
Bengal, or tile various presidencies in India, their
office:: Me agents, so far as the same relate to, or
account fur hostilities now or lately subsisting be-
tween the said Governor. General, and the Mahpatta
States= together with the dates of such dispatihes.
Also, copies of all treaties or correspondence be-
tween the said Goientment, and any of the Mali-
ruta Princes. or States, relative to said hostilities,
and the causes thereof Also, copies of all treaties,
ernlalarts, and correspondence between the said
nt. and and of . the surviving Muhratta
(s 0 tltS or Stattl at else ...rpc, part et 1.414.,
4Zicula/17 with the Mogul of Delhi and his Minis-
Ales copies or extrads of all orders or instruc-
.. dons sort to India, by the Court of Diredors, or
Committee of the said Court, di the said subj.:lts.
• Lord CASTLEREAGH said, he wished the
House to Save all possible information as to the
grounds and origin of the war • but the last motion
made by the Honourable Member he considered as
too extensive, as it would call for all the instrudlions
given to the Government in India up to the present
time, and woull therefore go to the extent of mak-
ing disclosures prejudicial to the public interests.
It would certainly be improper that the Secret Com-
Mince of the Court of Diredors should be forced to
disclose diplomatic correspondence with respell to
military or political arrangements abroad. Con-
siderable inconvenience would, in his opinion, result
to the public service from such a motion. He
hoped, therefore, that the Honourable Gentleman
wrens., on these accounts, consent to nithdraw his
Motion for the present.
Mr. FRANCIS said, he could net see any good
of policy to cause a serious opposition to
riMotion. This last motion was then put and
negatived.
Mr. Secretary YORKE presented Papers pur-
suet to order, relative to the Yeomanry and Volun-
teer ; also Papers stating the Regiments of
Irish Sifts who had volunteered their services
in Great Britain ; also offers of service made by
the Irish Yeomanry and Volunteer Corps to the
Lord Lieutenant ; which Papas were ordered to
be_ primed.
The snpert of the additional Wine Doty Bill was
brought up and agreed to. The Bill with the
amendments wu ordered to be engrossed, and to be
read a third time to-morrow.

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The Cnstsm.house Duty Bill. was committed;
and the report ordered to be received to-marrow.
The reprrt cn the Aylesbury Elefrion regulation
Bill was brought up : upon a Motion that the Bill
with the a.nendnwnts be cogrossed, and to be read
a third time to-morrow •
Lord 0 ssvurrozsig agfposed the Motion, upon
which a division took plum.
For the third re ding Lit'—Against 124--Majo-
thy its favour of the
NFIW A OMIIIIISTRATION.
Dsuring and after tbodivisoss, the gallery dcor was
ir•pt locked, and stranyers were consequently ex-
cluded for a consi.leruV.e tine: Upon being re-ad-
nsitted. bx.verer, we learned, that during the exelu.
• S;VA, Mr. Fox proposed to postpone site Motion,
which be had given not:re of to bring on this day
',relative :a the hire o!" transports for bringing over
Hassoverie.n forces to this country), ur.til IVednes-
: eulay nem.
We understand Mr. ROSE then got isp•and spake
as follows "I am authorised to say, that a Mem-
err of this House has personally received His
t..jrety's commands to lay before His Majesty a
plait for a New Administration fur His Majesty's
consideration."
Mr. FOX immediately said to this el e& : s. That
whoeVer might be His Majesty's Ministers, nothing
I-mai& prevent him irom bringing forward his in-
"rd..? Motion au Wednirthy next." •