The National Register.
London, England, 1821-04-16 00:00:00

petition from a maw eased Hill, confined in Ilehesta Jail,
crows debtor. co! of the hardship of his ease, and
the enmity of his t.—Read and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Aid. WOOD that rose pursuant to his notice, to bring
forward his motion he the appointment of a select committee SO
enquire into the state of Ileitesterjail.
After an extended sonveration, the chief peculiarity of 'halt
was, whether the proposed enquiry should be by a abet
committee. or by a commission; it was determined to address
the crown to ism a commission, directing an enquiry into the
state of Ilcheeter jail.
ARMY Ricelmairas.—The house having resolved itself into
a committee of supply.
Mr. HUME proceeded to contend that the charge for four
adjutants general was more than was necessary, and urged
reduction on this head.
Lord PALMERSTON contended, that the appointment of
the officers in question was a saving to the public, and that as
great a reduction as possible had taken place in the office. In
In 1806 the expcnce of the office was 7ssool.—in the present
year it was only t,lool.
Mr. J. SMITH said, there was an item of 4681. charged for
superannuation to an hon. hart. as retired clerk in the war office.
He wished to know how a man could be superannuated, and be
at the same time in active service ?
Lord PA L M ERSTON said a few words in explanation.
After a few words from Mr. Tremayne, the committee divided
on a motion of Mr. Hume's, to reduce the proposed great of
6,0441 to 5,3141.—The numbers were—for the amentintent
againstit 83—mdjority in favour of the orignal motion £9.
On the item of 6,1641. for the quarter master general's office,
Mr. HUME opposed this grant, as excessive. In 1803 these
was no such office, and in MOS the expense was 9601. lie would
now move to reduce the grant to 4,6921.
Lord PALMERSTON said, the hon, gentleman was here
caught in his own toils, for this office we. precisely what it was
in 1798. In tBO3, when the hon. gentleman said there was nu
such office, the expense was in fact upwards of 70ou1.
Mr. lIUME contended, that on reference to the report of the
finance committee of 1813. his statement would be found to be
curl act.
After mine observations from Sir H. Vivian, Col. Davis, Mr.
Hume, Col. Johnson, Sir Lowrie Cole, Sir R. Ferguson, and
others, the committee divided :—For the amendment, 60—•
Anst it, w4—Majority for the original sum M.
On the item foe granting the sum of 920 L for the Quarter
Master General of Scotland,
After some conversation, the committee divided, for the
aamdmant,s6—....Against it 98--Majority for the original
motion, M.
On the item for granting 51901. to the Judge Advocate
General,
Mr. C HET WYND propelled to reduce it to slBOl.
On this motion a long conversation followed, and the house
divided on several amendments, on each of which divagate similar
majorities appeared far the original motion.
The CHAIRMAN then reported progress, and
Lord PALMERSTON intimated that the remainder of the
army eStinlAtes would be proceeded with myriday. Adjourned.

TnUISDAY, A6*IL IY.
Boaouou LAMBTON pre-
sented a petition from Lyme-Regis. praying for the restora-
tion of their privileges. The petitiouers stated that it was
a borough by prescription ; that from Edward I. to Lieu. I
the Freeholders within the borough had votes; that at such
period they lo.t such privilege I and that since about thirty
persons under the influence of a peer, returned the members.
He moved that it do lie un the table.
Mr HOBIIOUSE lamented that the hon. member had
not moved to have it referred to a committee of privileges ;
the allegations were of such facts us were violations of the
law. Whatever difference there might be about reform,
here they ought to be but one opinion. Here was a distinct
charge against some peer, and therefore he should move as
an amendment, that it be referred to a committee of pri-
vileges.
Bir J. GRAHAM said, the proper time of complaint
would have been against the return of thu members ; stun
added, that many of the Electors were must respectable. As
to the charge, there were many Gentlemen opposite who
hail been returned by Peers.
Mr. HURST observed, if the facts. were believed, the
house were bound to refer it to a consmitiee of privileges.
Lord LOWTHER remarked, that the matter c 'denied
of bad already been tried by committees of the house; and
he should therefore oppose Ilta amenclineut.
Mr. LAMBSION, adverting to what had fallen from Sir
J. Graham, said, the time was--nod not lung since—ellen a
member stating that other person had been returned by
peers, would have been cald to order. Now, however,
times bad changed ; it seemed that the fact was to be ad-
mitted at last even io that house.
Mr. HUSKISSON observed, that the petition bad been
very properly put into the band* of the lion. member (Mr.
Lewiston); but as It complained of no specific case, be
should be neatest its being referred to a Col4loliller,
Mr. MONCK observed, that if this did nut contain a
charge gattjuist 14 peer, ao petition bad ever contained such
cherge t and if the house did nut interfere here. whatever
might be the seutisnent amongst themselves, be knew what
Must be the opinion uu the subject out of doors.
litraugera were thou ordered to withdraw, when a division
took place. The nurnberr were—Ayes 3s,—Noes 89—
Majority against the amend • rut 49. The ;smitten was then
ordered to lie on the table.
Sir a. MART IN presented an account ref pcn.iuna, super.
Iltrlutatiops, 4c. previously orderttli
Vevey Laws,--.Mr. Sergeant ONSLOW, pur-uant to
notice, rose to move fur leave to Wing ouster the causatera.
;inn of the house the propriety of altering the lime re-Again.
ing the rate of iliteN4. hence said there was no o easiuti
to repeal these laws because they were successfully evaded;
but there was the disadvaillage of such lows imposing au
society an eiltirmoU. expense, iu rai=ny moncy on lauded
*stales, gic. To the provreturs of such estates the repeal
Of those laws would tie a great beiletit. He eoncluttod with
moving fat lease 41 Wing u bill to repeal arts teguid.sog
the oiling of ii.friez
Mr. DAVENPORT hoped dos learned sergeant would
withdraw Isis atutinn, fee 11., was persuaded that the
experiment would he a most thus gerous nue,
sir R. HURON also said, fiat the measure "Vas or
111100 Mischievous charactet I and if such a bill were
passed, he should move to lave it caned, a bill jur the
more speedy rniuing of the young nubility and gentry.
That would be its operation.
Lord ALTHORP said, alum was no groend for alarm ;
the experiment might now he vely solely tried. He
could nut ateduint for the anakty Abseil mate as issead,
tie was persuaded that It was quite ill fowled.
Mr. Mr. J. P• Grant, Mr. Ricardo, and Mr.
Maack, supported lieu
Mr. Guidon and Mt. CalOrtel ‘1,01310Y el,Peied the
motion.
Motion agreed In leave given to bring its fist
Attutt h a v s. Set gond ON SLOW tonved ins lonic
to Wing in a Inn to &wend Ike law regulating the atiusis.i..o