The National Register.
London, England, 1821-06-11 00:00:00

Mr. SCARLE'IT had not intended to allude to the hon.
member I lie only complained of the opposition being
placed on factious ground*.
Sir R. WILSON had declared it to be a spoliation bill,
became It went to deprive the poor of their remaining
rights. If that were the effect—and he maintained that
Audi could be logically proved—what else was it but a
pour spoliation bill ?—(Hear.)
Mr. CALCRA FT said, that his lion. and gallant friend
need not be much alarmed about the bill, for he would
undertake to say, that not one line of it would pass into
law. Its provisions had been discussed in the poor laws
committee, and it was found necessary to abaudon them
one by one.
Sir C. BURRELL spoke in favour of the bill, and ex-
pressed his regret that so useful a measure had been so
severely spoken of.
Petition ordered to he printed.
CONSTITUTION AL ASsOC I ATION.—Dr. LUSHINGTON
presented a petition from Thomas Dolby, a printer and
Ipublisher, residing in the Straiid, complaining of two
ndictments having been preferred against him by the
self-denominated " Conatitittional Association." For I t
years Mr. Dolby lied conducted his business without ex-
posing himself to the charges of the AttorneyoGeneral.
The first libel was fur a publication he had ceased to sell.
The association founded their proceedings on four recent
acts, which acme innovations on the constitution. The
first indictment was agreed to by Mr. Muriay,their attor-
ney, to be abandoned on certain terms—lo pay all the
expellees—to have all the stock—and to agree not to sell
any publication in future that might be offensive to this
society. This was monstrous, butt this was the conduct
of those whom lie would denominate conspirators against
his Majesty's subjects. They, however, were a powerful
body, and lie lamented to behold names that appeared in
the list—persons high in the church, &c.—(Cheers.)—
But as if their vengeance had not been satisfied, they In •
intuited a second proccediug, and dragged Mr. Dolby a
second time from his hunie; but this lie was not surprised
at, when he saw what busy meddling fools were at the
head of this association (Loud cheers.) On his con-
'rejoice he believed that the object of the association was
to curtail and destroy. the liberty of the press ; and not
with the view of doing good to the country, but to promote
their own selfish views. (Chem s.) He .I'olll.l support
the petition, it praying the house to adopt measures to
prevent such innovations on the constitution.
Sir M. CHOLMONDELEY said, that lie was a sub-
scriber, but he had become such from a feeling against
the caricatures that were exhibited. He had particularly
inquired whether the association had any political views,
and he was answered in the negative. He had nut been
able to attend the meetingi. He had sten with regret
comparisons instituted respecting the highest personages.
Mr. DENMAN said, it was remarkable that this asso.
cation should evince activity respecting libels on one
party, and supineness as to the most infamous libels
levelled against Another party. Some allusion appeared
to be made to what lie load said in another place on the
subject of a supposed comparison between Nero and a
person whom lie was not permitted to name. He said
that he should never forego the right of an advocate to
piastre the course which lie considered most likely to
promote the cause of lots diem defeat, mid to feat foul and
infamous persecutions. (Hear, hear.) He load exercised
that privilege in another place, and lie should never aban-
don it,
The petition was then read.
Mr. S. WORTLEY presented a petition from Sheffield
against the poor relief bill.—Read, and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. S. VI'ORTLEY then presented a petition from Ha-
Wax, against the duty on foreign wool.—Ordered to lie
on the table.
Mr. BRIGHT having presented a petition, moved that
the extra-post hill be jointed ; and lie hoped that the bill
Would ion he pressed forward till it should be printed.—
Motion agreed to.
A petition was presented from Ashton against the poor
relief bill.
Mr. SCARLET!' instanced a ease where a man had pre.
ferred taking Os. Oil. (rout the parish to getting bs. by wen k.
Petition read, and ordered to be pointed.
The bill for preventing the adulteration of clover and
other seeds was read a tire( time, and ordered to be read
eceutid time on Wednesday, after Mr. F. Robinson had
expressed the hope that the bill might be printed, that the
house might see what were the penalties.
Mr. WILBERFORCE gave notice, that on Wednesday
next, lie Monthd submit his motion respecting papers ou
theslave trade recently laid helm e the house.
Sir J. M kCIN'IOSII presented the report of the dwell.
ing-house robberies bill. Agreed to, and bill ordered to
be read a third time on Friday next.
The report of the navigable rivers bill was presented
and eater(' to, and the bill ordered to be read a third
time ou Friday.
Tobacco Dtrtes.—Mr.LUSHINGTON brought in a
bill for the better securing the duties on tobacco.
Bill read a first tune, and ordered to he read a second
time on Wednesday next.
LONDON BRIDOL.— Alderman WOOD presented the
minutes of the London bridge committee.
Mr. RICAItDO presented a petition from Mr. Williams,
we behave, of Glemorganshire, as to measures for the
Amelim Allan of the pour.--Ordered to be primed.
TOltoo.—Lord NUGENT brought forward his motion
respecting the administration of justice of Touago.—Ae-
cot ding to the evidence of Mr. Capper, late Attorney-
Getieral of the island, there were such associations amongst
the legel officers that it was impuaible to do jiedice.—
Mr, Capper tumid that if lie remained in the Wend, he
must do cue of two things, either submit to such unjust
practices, or lead a most uneasy fife. So circumstanced,
he preletted tlitowieg up his sitaation, and on arriving in
this country he represented the facts to the colonial
departinent.—Lord Balbuist sent to the island for 01-
fer111:111011. and the officers denied all the charges, and
at tributedthe most tot wort by motives. His lordship then
omit Into detail of the dreadful modes of imprisonment
pinioned by the officers in the island. lei one instance, a
a man, charged with assault, was found in • loathsome
dungeon, and butt ril in the stocks, almost in a state of
starvation, the jailer having tolerably well forgotten the
pi ~.wit.rs. The excuse saes, that the pi homer waft ills4lll.
...lOW the recent act of insanity was the statement of the
lade, and If lw lived and gained his libei ty, he would
apply to the parliaineut of England, or bring his :Artois;
tut ilamages.—(lle•r, hear.) ali. Cappi r eventually rib-
taieed the plisolies'a release, Altel staling. it. the MAO
iiviL he would iadicl mii tile pasties for Ditiltki• His