The National Register.
London, England, 1822-05-06 00:00:00

THE NATIONAL REGISTER

With respect to the country banks, the main object was to pro-
mote the country's seetnity ; for they could not hide from them-
::Ives hew many 'adores had taken place in England, while
Scotland had three Eellures in a long series of years, and in those
Matinees the creditors had been eventually paid. lie added, that
in a few days. the House would be put in possession of the terms
speed upon by the bank and the government. Nothing would
be deckled upon—the Mouse should have the amplest opportunity
of expressing their determination, as well as their opinions.
Mr. MANNING defended the conduct of the Bank. It did
not merit the strong epithets that had been used.
Mr. ELLICE bald he thought it would be quite time enough
to talk about the extension or renewal of the Charter, when
there were three or four, instead of eleven years of the charter
yet unexpired.
Petition ouleted to lie on the table, after some remarks from
Sir M. W. Ridley, &c.
MINISTERIAL PENSION BILL.

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Mr. CREEVE:Y gave notice, that on the 21st imt. he should
move ler the repeal of the act granting pc psions to Ministers,
and oilier officers of State, after a stated period of services or
as it ought more properly to be term d, the Ministerial Pension
JOINT POSTMASTER.
Lord NOBMANBY brought forward his motion for an ad-
dress to his Majesty to abolish the office of Postmaster General.
II is Lordship said, that the support given to his previous mo-
tion on this subject had encouraged him to bring forward his
present proposition. A. proof of the utility of the 'Mice, Lord
Clanciirty had been enabled to be absent two or dire:: years; and
he much questioned whether the noble Marquis, on sending his
Lordship, knew that the noble Lord held such an office. Certain
it was that the office was little better than a sinecure* and. in
the present situation of the country, it was their duty to abolish
all useless offices. lie should conclude by moving that an
hbnible address be presented to his Majesty, representing that
Lis Majesty's tXithtul Comtnons relying on the gracious dispo-
sition of his Majesty (as expressed in Ins answers to former ad
dresses of that house), to concur in all such measures as the ex•
igencies of the times may require, and in such reductions in the
civil departments of the State, as may be consistent a ith the due
performance of the public service, humbly pray that his Majesty
will be graciously pleased to give directions that the office of one
of the tostmasters General be abolished, and the salary of the
office be thereby saved to the public."
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER thought no
sulGeiem case was made out for the present motion. The I louse
had already expressed its opinion on the question, and surely it
was latter that the public should have noblemen of character to
till such an office, than to entrust the duties to any Board.
Mr. BANES decidedly supported the motion.
Mr. BRIGHT spoke strongly in its favour.
Lord LONDONDERRY opposed the mo:ion. It was not.
his lordship contended, called fur in any point of view, either a,
a matter of saving, or as tending to gain a inure advantageous
perforintuice of the office fur the public.
Mr. S. WORTLEY supported the motion, maintaining that
the country wanted relief, and that it could only be obtained by
reducing the establishments, which would produce a diminution
of the taxes. . _ .

Sir F. BLAKE supported the motion, Reductions were
loudly called for, and much wanted ; end for those that had
already taken place, he gave the member for ;Montrose (Mr.
Hume) great credit. Ile had done more than all the ministers
put together. (('heers.)
Mr. MARTIN, of Galway, opposed the motion. and called on
the member for Yorkshire to rally his spirits and declare his
opinion ; and if any one should attack him for opposing this
motion, to call on him, and he would become his second.
Mr. MACDONALD supported the motion. Ile contended
that this place was wholly unnecessary to support influence,
whilst ministers had that undue influence which an expenditure
of 65.000.(001. annually gave them, and whilst that revenue cost
4,100,0001. in the collection.
Mr. MONEY opposed the motion—the place of Postmaster
was nut a sinecure. In the lort year 2,otx) Reports, embracing
public interests, had been submitted to the Pustule-stets, and they
had minuted their opinion on each of them. He also contended
that a great responsibility attached to the office, and the abolition
would cost the country, he was convinced, much more than
2,5001. a year.
Lord A. HAMILTON supported the motion.
Mr. MANSFIELD opposed the motion.
The house then divided—For the motion, 216—Against it,
w—Majority for the motion, 1.5.
The other orders were disposed of, and the house adjourned.

FRIDAV. SIAY S.
Petitions, complaining of Agricultural d stress were pre.
rented fi-unt Susses mid the Isle or Ely. Read and ordered
to be primed.
Mr. BLACKBURN presented a petition from the Cham.
ber of Commerce, Manchester, agalcst the Last India twos
numbly. Jr occasioned an extended eunrerbation, iu which
Mr. Marryatt, Sir 1. Collin, &c. took part.—Petition ordered
to be printed.
Mr. GLA DSTON E presented a petition from the ship.
owners of bireenock, complaining of grievauces to wlitch
they were eapowd, particularly the charges for light• homes,
under the sauctiou of the Trinity Huuse.—Ordered to be
punted.
Mr. 11011 HOUSE presented a petition from Julius Adol.
phus Schroder, complaining of nut having been allowed to
file his bill in the Conti sit haticery, because it was Hill
hied by Counsel.-0, dried to be printed.
The house at its siting was ordered to adjourn to Mon-
day neat.
Mr. 11011110 USE moved, that various returns respectinz
the Insolvent Whims' Court, its Fees, Sic. be pi iiiteil.—The
lion. m.•utbrr 'mid, if ti's subject weir examined, he thought
there would be (timid room for iminoveitients.—Nlution
agreed to.
Mr. WSON postponed his motion on the subject of
the mien Bill to the Vl,' tust.—that motion was for is renewal
of that net. . _

Lord A. HAMILTON presented a petition from the
Burghs' Accounts, and inner Bills, brought in by the Lord
Advocate. Ili, Lordship complained of the Lord Advocutt's
constant post' 44444 ement of those measures ; but he now
wished to know alien those bills might really he expected
to come :in for discussion.
'l•he LORD ADVOCATE said, he had been conviont iu
his attendance during the senior; he had beta sinew but
one night ; and us to the Hills he bhuuld move on Nluudis)
that they he committed.
Mr. KEN NED Y ohs( reed, that he had beld Scotch fiee
tititois to present : that he had waited several eseliiiigs tor
the presence of the leanned Lord before lie could peseta
such pet it ions,.
Lind A. HAMILTON reviled.
Mr. J. P. (,RANI' said, that the complaint against the
Gov: rument was, that having sultered important qursti ins to
rematii al re‘t for ten years, they saw tolirrs making an-
ratigemenis fur their pauper discussion, out then they pro-
posed to Whig in the requisite bills; those inns sure brought
turnmrd, but now they were constantly post I qt.
The petition wits then pre., intd, it was from Perth,
against the Lord A tvocute..:
Luta A. HAMILTON then presented some .insular peti-
tions, which cull: d forth fainter tonsenation Dona Mr.
flume, land Binning, &r.

Lord LONDONDERRY postponed till Monday his reso-
lution respecting agriculture, ;on account of the pressure of
other matters.
Posime ICII-OEN CR A L.--Lord LONDONDERRY
presented the King's answer to the address of Thursday,
in which his Majesty acquiesced with the wish of the
house, anal said he had only delayed the abolition of the
office iii consequence of there being a committee on pub-
lic offices now sitting.
The repot t on the Naval and Military Pensions was
presented. All were agreed to except the last.
Mr. HUME moved ass amendment to that resolution,
directing, that the Comniissioners for the Sinking Find
should contract for paying those pensions.
Mr. Cripps and Mr T. WiiSoll opposed such amend-
ment.

Mr. Whitmore and Mr. Brougham supported it The
latter said, now that the. Chancellor of the Eseliegner
began to make arrangements for the reduction of taxes—
for it Will alllllitletl that the present scheme would enable
the reduction to the extent of a,t)oo,oool.—it was to be
hoped that more reductions might be expected. This was
a good beginning for the man who, a few weeks ago, said
that taxes cunld not lie reduced one fat thing.•-•(ldear.)
Alter some observations from Mr. Ricardo, Mr. Jones,
Mr. 1). Brown, and miters,
Mr. BENNET urged that ministers ought at once to
take the Sinking Fund for the 'chef of the country , ihe
public creditor was entitled to his interest, but nothing
more. The country was entitled to all the idle!. the house
could give them.

Tim house then divided on Mr. Ilnme's amendment—
For the iimesatlment, 56—Against it, 13W.—The resolution
was then agreed to.
I'he Warrant of Attorney's bill, after some conversation.
went through a committee. The report was received,
and ordered to be taken into further consideration this
day eCneliglit.
The Warehousing bid and the West India Trade bill
were postponed.
The report ul the Scotch Mdlt bill was brought op and
agreed to, and the bill ordered to be read a third time on
Alonday.
Sir J. NEWPORT moved for the appointment of a
committee to inquire into and regulate geaud jury pre-
sentments in Ireland.—,greed to.
Mr. GRES FELL moved ler copies of correspondence
between She Government and the Bank of England, rela-
tive to the renewal of the Bank Charter.—Agreed to.
The house then adjourned to Monday.

FROM TursruY NIGHT's GAZETTE.

BANKRUPTCY SUPF.RSEDED.
W. Scott, junior, Norwich, confectioner.
BA NK UPTS.

W. Watkins, Norton junta Kempsey, Worcestershire, corn
dealer. Solicitors, Messrs. Collett and Co. Chamiery Lane.
J. Prothero, Bedwellty. Alonmouthshile. shopkeeper. Sol.
Mr. Gregory, Clement's Inn•
W. Heath, Cheadle, Staffordshire, grocer. Sol. Mr. Barbor,
Fetter Lane.
F. Surnani, Crowle, Worcestershire, maltater. Solo. Messrs.
Williams and Co. Lincoln's Inn.
T. Cruso, orwich, linen draper. Sols. Messrs. Tilbury and
Co. Falcon Street, Aldersgate Street.
J. Woakes, Hereford, upholsterer. Sol. Mr. Wright, Hart
Street, Bloomsbury Square.
J. Amiss, Hereford, victualler. Sols. Messrs. Hillard and
Co. Gray's Inn Square.
I. Green, Birmingham, ironmonger. Sob. Messrs. Swain and
Co. Old Jewry.
R. B. Rosby, Arbour Square, Commercial Road. merchant.
Sol. Mr. Atcheson, Great Winchester Street.
G. Davis, East Stonehouse, Devonshire, ship builder. Sole.
Messrs. Baine and Co. Temple.
H. Wilson, Hatton Garden, auctioneer. Sole. Messrs. Ap.
pleby and t'
o. Gray's Inn.
T. and E. Bentley, Leicester, brace manufacturers. Sol. Mr.
Chilton, Chancery Lane.
J. Horsley. Newcastle upon Tyne. linen draper. Sols. Messrs.
Constable and Co. Symond's Inn.