The National Register.
London, England, 1821-07-01 00:00:00

Mr CANNING observed, that he should vole against the
instructions which he had received. Instructions that he
should have otherwise supported,on the understantling that the
whole subject shrink, be ecoosidered next year. He pursued
this course Ics cause something like compromise had taken
place.
Mr. BARING renmi keel, that he was 110 party to snch
compromise; and altleaigh lee did not feel disposed to press
his amendment under such eircumsletiase, he could not
hut consider it an absurdity to legislate in such a mower
fur a limited period, determining next year to take up the
subject.
Mr. W. &girl! could not think that any member had
the deliberate intention of destroying the West ludia
sugar trade, as some had imagined, who had heretofore
spoken.—Clauses agreed to.—Report ordered to be received
to-morrow.
A message from their Lordships requested that the Louse
would comtnuniente a copy of the report of the committee
on agriculture. Ordered.
Lord A. HAMILTON gave notice, that to-morrow he
should move the repeal of the obnoxious clause of the act
passed April 19, in the excise act, touching the Scotch
brewery.
&oven Srsur Orrica—Mr. HUME brought forward
his motion respecting the proposed new stamp office in
Edinburgh, and the proceedings adopted fur its building.—
After sonic investigation, it was found that a place in Edin-
burgh called Durabreck's hotel, would suit for the new
stamp office; nod its purchase for 8,0001. was recommended.
This was, however, resisted from private and other motives,
and etlectually, fur a purchase for ti scite of ground was
made near the Regent's-bridge for 35,0001. ; and thus
complete job was begun. It had continued three years,
instead of baring bought the other place, where nn office
was nearly ready prepared; and by such interruption
serious injury had been done to the public business. Ile
considered the alike as a very rank job. He concluded
with moving n series of resolutious declaratory of the facts
and censuring the proceeding, particularly the interference
of the treasury with the hoard of stamps.
Sir J. AIAJORIBANKS explained the transactions,
observiug that the laud in question had becu put up to
auction.
Lord A. HAMILTON supported the resolutions. The
motion was ultimately negatived without a division.
Mr. HUME then proceeded to state, at excessive length,
the ;pounds of his motion for an address to his Majesty,'
praying him to direct the greatest possible economy iu all
branches of the goveinment.—This was strenuously opposed
by ministers, and
Mr. BANKS moved, by way of amendment, that there be
presented as humble address to his Majesty, to assure his
Majesty that we have received with satisfaction the mere- '
sures taken by his 51ajesty's commands fora general revision
of expenditure in the department of the customs of Great
Britain, and to entreat that his Majesty would be most
graciously pleased to direct a similar investigation to be ex-
tended to alt the other branches of the public revenue, fur
the purpose of making the collection inure economical and
the management more efficient. Arid that for the put-.
pose of giving further relief to the country, his Majesty
would be graciously pleased to direct a moil minute inquiry
into the several departments of the civil government, us well
for the purpose of reducing the numbers employed as with
eference to the increased salaries grouted during the lute
war, and since the year 1797, in cousideralion of additional
labour Biro% II upon individuals and the change in the
value of motley. And further, that his Majesty would
be graciously pleased to direct that every personal saving
consistent with the public juiciest shall be effiected iu
those more extended departments of the public service
which the country is oblieed to maintain, and more especi-
ally in the military expenditure, Icy a reduction in the
;lumbers of the army, acid by a coustant and vigilant super-
vision of all the depairtmeuts of the state, for which such
ample sums have been provided by the liberality of par-
liament.
This amendment was seconded by Mr. Gooch, and carried,
011 a division, after a very long debate, by a majority of 80.
The other orders of the day were then disposed of, and
the house adjourned.
IMIIIIMDAV, JUNE YEL
The consolidated fund bill was rend a third time and
passed.
The warchuuseing goods bill was read a third time and
passed.
Mr. Johnson of the chief secretary's office, Ireland, pre-
sented put ticulars of sums paid to the editor of Ilse Dublin
Gamete, for inserting proclamations.
The LII ANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER moved fur
as bill to amend the act 57 Geo. W. cap. 84, fur issuing es-
t heqner bills fro public works. The right hou. gentleman
explained the amendments lie required, particularly as far
us concerned the power of postponing the period of re-
payment, &c. Motion agreed to.
The packet vessels licences bill went through a committee.
Report ordered to be taken into further consideration.
hlr. C. WHITBREAD gave notice, that on Monday
next he should submit a motion to the house respecting
sociely calling itself the" Constitutional Association."
Mr. lil.AI It mewed for a series of accounts respecting the
gumii tes amid strength of spirits distilled in England, Scot-
land and Ireland, for home consumption and exportation,
within the last year.— Ordered.
Lord M ILION presented a petition from occupiers of
houses at Kingston upon-Hull, complaining of certain rates
imposed WI them by the curproati tttt . His Lordship gave
notice, that next session he, or a learned friend should bring
forward this subject.
Mr. Sergeant OUNSI.OW moved, that a message be sent
to the I.oids for a copy of their Lordships' report of the
examinations of the rolls of parliament, respecting the dig-
iiity of a peer.—Order eel.
be eet.v.—The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER,
in reply to questions put by Mr. Grenfell, said as to the
teat cc of business, he was willing tic take the supply order
first, betuie the order respecting the Duke of Clarence; and
that tee supported the report respecting Gen. Desfourneaux's
claim, he considering the committee as I (Armes between the
parties.
eh r. DEN MAN presented a second petition from Mr.
Edwards, praying for compensation for hisses in ellliellVOUr•
illg to raise the Royal George.
The mellupolis water supply bill wits read a second time,
and uedellll 11/ 11e committed 1111 Tuesday.
Au tricecll it AL 11011.0 TA x.—lend MILTON 1111 l veil
that the ngtirulorill liaise tax repeal hill be lead a [laid
tittle. He had untended to 'e it clause to tell:nye Minh,-
respecting agricultural Lows occasionally la t out to hue;
hut, in tlir • Seel of its bran; carried, era it mi,1,l deftoit lhr
Arbil:Al 016 'lie 1011. tic should eebeue,loee the iiiteot
to any difficulties that might Mesh tea pee-011, 1'll•