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2inperi* i)arliament.
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MONDAY, stair 15. •
The Earl of Albemarle. the Earl of Hopetoun, and the Earl
of Cranard took the oaths.
The Earl of ALM:. NIABLE presented a Petition from the
Owners and Occupiers of I .and in the Parish of Painhall.. in the
County of Norfolk, praying relief under Agricultural Distresses.
't'he Noble Earl also prevented a Petition from the Owners
and Occupiers of Land at tVehley, in the County of Hereford,
praying relief in agricultural distresses. The petition complained
of the sale of foreign corn, and stated that they expected relici in
the way it has been extended to the manufacturing inter;:st. The
Noble and worthy Earl intimated that he was not present at the
'fleeting : he had. however, to state, that the Petition was most
remeetablysigned.
The above Petitions were read, and ordered to lie on the table.
The English Insolvent Debtors Amendment Bill was read a
second time.
The Marquis of C H OLM ON D ELE Y laid on the table certain
returns relating to the expenees and allowances made to Foreign
3linisters, made by Order of his Majesty, and in consequence of
the Address of the douse, voted on Friday.
Adjourned.

• TVESDAY, MAY 16.
Several Lords took the oaths.
The Bishop of ELY presented a Petition from the owners and
occupiers of land at Wisbesch, in the Isle of Ely, praying relief
under agricultural distress.
The Earl of MOUNT EDGECUMBE presented sixteen
Petitions of a similar description from the agriculturists of the
County of Cornwall.—Laid on the table.
The Insolvent Debtors' Bill went through a Committee.
Lord CA LTIIOII PE presented a Petition from the merchants.
manufacturers, and inhabitants of the Town of 'Birmingham,
praying the House to institute enquiry into the cause of the
deplorable situation of the manufacturers of that town and its
neighbourhood. The Noble Lord adverted to the language of
the Petition. The Petitioners did not give way to unmanly des
pondency, but required that the causes of their distrost should
be examines!.
The Petition having been read.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE said. he was desirous of
learning front the Noble Earl opposite, whether it was his
intention to refer the Petition to a Conunittee ?
The Earl of 1.1 V ERPOOL.-1 feel no difficulty in giving the
Noble Marquis the satisfaction he requires. A Noble Friend of
mine (Lord Calthorpe) has stated, that having had communi-
cation with his Majesty's Ministers. he found it was intended in
another place to institute enquiry as to the matter of the
Petition. It is a question, however. with me. whether it is not
better to have a simultaneous examination in this House. I can
have no objection to enquiry in this. and whenever a motion is
made by any Noble Lord. 1 shall think it necessary to state
my views with regard to the important object of the Petition.—
I am aware thatho satisfy the public mind such enquiry should
take place ; but at the same time I am of opinion there should
be some previous discussion on the general object, to prevent sny
deception going out of this House to the public. 1 shall be
prepared to give an opinion on the general topic of the Petition,
IS a proposition is made to submit it to a Committee. My Lords.
I do not think the Executive Government ought to come down
to propose a measure unless they could clearly see their way in
proposing remedies of such an important nature. I cannot close
taco: observations without bearing testimony. in the strongest
mariner. as to the temperate, conduct of the inhabitantas of the
town from whence this Petition comes. I can say, that great as
the misfortunes have been which the population of that town have
es.periented. they have behaved with patience. which entitles
t`.etti to every indulgence which good and loyal subjects can
claim. Among those indulgencies, that of having their grie-
vances fairly stated, and enquired into, is not the least.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE observed. that the Petition
did not point out any remedy. but called on the House to give
their attention to the state of the country. Stich an appeal would
not be made in vain. and he expected such enquiry as would
lead the House to the real situation of the country. Having
learned from his Majesty's Ministers their intention on the sub-
ject, lie should feel it his duty on an early day to submit a motion
to the House; but he was fat from thinking that such a subject
in the hands of an individual like himself would be attended with
any beneficial effect. It' it was left to him he should confine his
motioo to pealed points. The Noble Marquis then proposed,
that he should sees. shortly after the holidays, to appoint a
Comminu le invesagate the means of extending the foreign
Veit of this emeetry. That would be but one view of the quee-
ns% end be was far from thinking such a view could relieve that
Hesse imd Ms Majesty's Government from the important duty
ef Oil: the bottom the cause of the evils. A duty more
espy tome extensive. never devolved on any Government.
Noble Marquis said. be should give notice of his motion on
Thursday n'enight.
Earl GROSVENOR intimated, that the intended enquiry
should extend not only to the manufacturing. but agricultural
distresses.
The Earl of LIVERPOOL. said, the motion of the Noble
Marquis was to refer to foreign trade, but he was ready to admit
in stating a general view, he could not do it without adverting to
agricultural distress. At the same time it did not follow that the
motion should be so extensive.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE said. if agriculuull distress
was introductd, it ought to form a distinct point in the discussion.
—(Hear, hear !)
The Earl of LAUDERDALE expressed himself unwilling
to enter into any discussion on the distresses of the country,—
The subject ought to be brought forward by the Executive
Governm,:nt.
Earl DARNLEY said it was not possible, in the intended dis.
elision. to peas over the Petitions oftlte Agriculturists.
Lord ERSKINE agreed that attention ought to be paid to
the Agricultural interest, but the subjects ought to be separated.
The EARL of DONOUGHMORE observed that the House
should do milling in these questions without caution. He
regretted that Government did not bring forward the distresses of
the country. They had the means of being better acquainted with
the distresses of the people than the Noble Lords on this aide
the House. He considered it the duty of the Ministers to take
up this Petition. and propose some means of relief.
The Eart of LIVERPOOL reminded the House that he had
stated his intention to enter fully into, the subject of the Peti-
tion. but hr wished to defer all explanation until the discussion
came on.
The Petition was then laid on the table.
Lord STANHOPE, pursuant to his notice, moved that a
Select Committee be appointed to eon,ider the practicability
and means of employing the poor in the manufactunng districts.
The Earl'of LIVERPOOL could not give his assent to the
r.totion. lie could not agree to it. because however benevolent
the Nobic Lord's intentions might be, his projects must produce
dissent. Tiley went to the intire subversion of the political
interests of the country. They were calculated to separate the
Interests of toe manufacturer front the agriculturist, which had
hitherto been closely connected.
After some turtlier discussion, the motion was negatived, and
the House adjourned.
tygnosseisY, MAY 17.
Mr. M. A. Taylor, and other Nleutberi from zhe Commons,
brought up I.le Stage Coach Bill.
Ma. Brugdso also brought up the South Sea Company's Bill,
and the Irish Stock Transfer Bill, which were read the first time.
The Insolvent Debtors' Bid was read a third time mod passed.
The HMO adjourned.

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THURSDAY. MAY IM.
The Glebe Lands Bill was read a third time and passed. The
Stage Coach Regulation Bill was read a second time. The South
seikpCompitny Bill was read a second time. The I,iish Stack
'fransfer Bill was also read a second time.
PAPF:ItS ilk:LA*llNa Marquis of LANS.
DOWN moved for Copies and Extracts of 'Treaties now sub-
sisting with Foreign Powers relating to Trade and Navigation.
It was his intention to move. for a return of the Exports carried
on between the United States and Canton, but, as the Earl of
Liverpool was absent, he postponed that motion. The above
papers the Noble Marquis considered essential with respect to his
motion upon the Trade of the Country, of which he had given
notice, and which stood for Thursday next. He therefore
expressed a desire to have the returns on the table as early as
possible.
The motion for Treaties was then put by the Lord Chancellor,
and agreed to by the House.—Adjourned.
FRIDAY, MAY 19.
Mr. Bullock, from the Treasury, presented Papers relating to
the Land Tax.
Mr. Johnson presented Returns of the Number of Grand
Jury Presentments in Ireland.
Mr. Maitland presented an Account of the Revenue and
Charges of the East India Company.—Laid on the table.
Petitions were presented front tha occupiers of land in the
Counties of Berks. Sussex, be. complaining of Agricultural
Distress.
Lord HOLLAND said he held in his hand a Petition from
that respectable class of persons, the Protestant Dissenters,
praying the House to relieve them from certain disabilities,
which Quakers and other Dissenters in Scotland and Ireland
were not liable to, with respect to the Marriage Act. The
Petition was read, and ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Brogden and others, from the Commons, brought up
the Irish Administration of Assets Bill, which was read the
first time.
The Earl of SHAFTESBURY moved, for Lord Lansdown,
who was absent, '• that there be laid before the House an Ac-
count of the value and amount of all exports to and front Canton
and the United States of America.—Ordered.
Mr. Brogden and others brought up the Civil List Bill, which
was thereupon read a first time, and upon the Motion of the
Earl of Liverpool, was ordered to be printed, and the second
reading was fixed for Wednesday next, to which day the House
adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS,
MONDAY, MAY 15.
A new writ was ordered fur Carlisle, in the room of Mr.
C. Curwen, who haw wade his preferenc for Cumberland.
Mr. FANE presented a Petition from Landholders in
Norfolk, complaining of the state of Agriculture, and ;lly-
ing that an enquiry into the state of Agriculture might be
instituted.
Col. LYGON presented a Petition front Kidderminster
koinst the New Wool fax.—Read, and ordered to lie ou
the table.
Mr. COKE presented a Petition from occupiers of Land
in Norfolk, complaining of the state of Agriculture, and
praying for relief. The Him. Member observed, that he
deemed it due to state that he differed front the Petitioners;
he attributed the distress to causes different from those
named by the Petitioners; (bear!) and that, however lie
might agree with the parties in other places and on other
subjects. whenever this subject came to be agitated. and he
should be found to differ front them.—Read, and ordered to
lie on the tattle.
Various other Petitions were afterwards presented on the
subjects of Agricultural Distress and the Wool lax.
Mr. C. Hondas moved the second readies g of the Western
Uniou Canal Bill, on which subject malty Petitions had been
presented in the course of the afternoon.
Mr. BRIGHT seconded the motion.
Mr. W. SMI rii and Sir W. DE. CRESPIGNY followed,
moving as au ameudinent, that the Bill be read a first time
Ibis day six nitooths.
Mr. Alderman WOOD observed, that he would not call
this hasineisajoh;but to say the least of it.it was au interested
proceeding. Supposing toe Bill were to go into a Coin-
uattee, could the parties pay off the bonds ?
The gallery was then cleared for a division. The numbers
were—Ayes 16U—Noes 136—Mgjortly in favour of the
Bill M.
WOOL TRADIC.CIYIL Lisr.—Lord MILTON said. in
consequence of the absence of the Chancellor of the Exche•
quer, he felt it would be right to pustputte the tiou
regarding the injurious teudeucy of the additional Tax nil
Wool.
Lord CASTLEREAGH said, he was afraid his Right
Hum. Friend would not be able to attend for a day or two.
It was therefore his 'metal ;;;; to suggest the postpunemeut
of the consideration of the Civil List Bull till Weduesday.
Lurol Al (LION, under these circumstances, thought
it would be better for him to postpuue his motion till
Friday.
Lord A. HAMILTON brought forward his motion,
regarding the Scotch 11111'011S of the Exchequer. An enquiry
had beeu instituted into the duties, fees, &c. 01 Courts us
Justice; and amongst other matters, the Committee halt
reported to that House, that the fifth Baron of the Ex-
chequer might be dispensed with, uud recommended nit a
vacancy occur ing, that the olti. e should be abolished.—.l
vacancy afterwards occurred, but in spite of such recoil,.
emendation the office had been filled. He lamented that such
an event bad occurred, but as it load takeu place, he could
not see how they could avoid noticing it. lie had felt bound
to brio.; it under the consideration of Parliament. for othei-
wise he knew not bow he should reconcile to lonise!' a rigid
perforinauce of those duties that might devolve on loin in the
part of the kingdom to %%Inch he belonged. It lie heard
complaint; now, lie at least should be able to say, i OM lie had
aline his utmost to enfaice those retieueliments which bad
been recommended as adviseahle and practicable. lie should
not have to blame himself. lie concluded with moving as a
Resolution, that the House agreed in the piopi iety of the
recommendation of the Report.
'The LORD Al) V OCA I E trusted that the House would
pause before it adopted such motion. It was true that the
recommendation mentioned had been mole in a Report. unit
before the new appointment was made, an enquirj also iosti-
toted amongst the law officers, &c. as to tole opportunity moat
existed of dispensing with one of the Baron, of the Sciwcit
Exchequer. It had been reported, that, with a due regard
lo the business to be performed the usual appointments were
If tie (louse should tltiook of agreeing to the
motion, lie only wished it to be remembered what was the
emu-aster of the precedent that would be set.
I:The Ltuiraied Lord oat called to order during his speech,
amid admonished by the Speaker to abstain from personalities.)
Sir JOHN NEW PORT suppoi ted the motion.
Lotto CASTLEREAGH. opposed it, and moved the
previous question, but added, that he would nut impose the
appointment of an especial Committee of enquiry upon the
subject.
Mr. VERNA Y said, that be never had entertained a

doubt this was one of the questions which Ministers would
Mel t by the segatiagAf the previous question. What
course had the Motile ICorikunaird ? He had endeavoured
to makes„ peoplepatiesvehaT Ministers were a set of very
ill-used Anitieincii, and giving the real point in dispute the
hy, he ILid maintained Butt the Noble Lord (A. H unli-
nks) had introduced a new-faugled, or, to use his Lordship's
own inn-t happily applied epithet, a fantastical proposition.
(Hear.) Opposition had often been accused of being its-
credulous, of tieing unw BIM,: to pat faith in the prisfessions
of economy by Ministers; so help him God, he for one, did
tiotbelieve them; without imputing any improper motives,
he did not believe that real practical economy was lobe
hoped for from them.—(Cheers.)—They had soother chance
of maintaining themselves in their places but by holstering
theinsdres with all kinds of pensions, salaries, and emolu-
ments, fur which the people paid a great deal and received
nothing.—(hear, hear.) Not very long since the abo-
F lition of the mikes of too junior Lords of the Mini).
rutty was suoved—:, No—ii is a pitiful concern, a few paltry
thousauds it.year, and, above all, it breaks in upon the
establishment." [(any hotly spoke of removing tee third
Secretai y of State, or of abolishing the Secretary at ,War,
the cry was the si lt breaks inupon theestablishineni:"
It was soon very easy to call the establishment the constitu-
tion, tool then woe to ilk' man who lifted his unhallowed
hand against it! (Cheers.) The Noble Lord had said, let
the question be tried : but the question had been tried ;com-
inisomiers had already given an opioion upon its but it was
not intended by the present motion to riot here, for it was
further to inquire into the grounds of the appointment. It
was too much to have at said, that when the %hole country
ii ere looking out fur the econ 1111 l y and retrencloneut which
had been so loudly proclaimed—it was too bad, after the
Minister's own officers had decked this other motel:emery
—to bring this forward a. one which ought to be continued.
And if the Noble Lord had for u moment attended to his
former professions of economy, lie himself would have thought
so. They were told to wait for enquiry, a hat was the use
of enquiry now ? Let the House look at the upiuions of
some of those who concurred in this appointment. Let
theta consider their experience and knowledge of the sub.
ject.- There was the present Chief- Baron of Scotland
(Sir S. Shepherd), whir had lately been an ornament to that
House. He sent down, out fully acquainted with the
practice of the Scolish courts—a stranger amongst them—
and it might have been said," Don't you think we ought to
have five Barons instead of four ?'"fo which he in his good
nature would say," In the unwise of God, let us have five ;'a
and then the Scotchinen cried out" Five for ever !" (Hear,
and laughter,) The Noble Lord, however, hail got another
arguineut in his favour, and hail asked what would become of
Sir Patrick Mtwray ? Was lie to lose the situation which
be had been appointed to for life ? He (Lord Castlereagh)
would have theiu wait till the next time of appointment for
this saving. Such Members might be entrapped by that
proposition; but, if they were, and voted against the present
minims, there was no further use of eoquiry—there was an
end of all hope of economy and retrenchment. (Hear.)
Lord A. HAMILTON said a few words in reply,
which were wholly inaudible in the gallery.
:strangers were then ordered to withdraw•
During our CX€IIIMOII from the ;pinery, which was for
upwards of an boor and a half, we understand the House
divided on Lord A. Hamilton's tnotion,when the numbers
were..-
. For the motion 177
Against it l/19

Majority
Whilst the division was going on, Lord Castlereagh ad-
dressed the ministerial members in the lobby, aud begged
to remind them that a further question remained fur con-
sideration, and upon which a division might be expected
to take place. The intended proposition went to impute
blame to his Majesty's ministers fur filling up the vacancy
without previously taking the sense of Parliament upon it.
On the contrary, in his opinion, it was the business of
Government first to fill up the office, and afterwards
submit its propriety to the approbation of the House.
On our re-admission to the gallery, we found
Sir J. NEWPORT addressing the House. lie was
supporting the following motion, which, during our
absence, was, we understend, proposed by Lord A. Ha-
milton, and on which Lord Castlereagh nail moved the
previous question—namely, " Filet it is toe opinion of
this Home that the vacancy occasioned in the Scotch
Exchequer Court by the resignation of Mr. Baron Adams
should not have been filled up until the report of the com-
missioners had bees laid before the Howie mid examined."
The previous question,`• That this question be but, pbt,"
was negatived without a division, and of course Lord A.
Hamilton's nw,ion was lost.

Mr. BROUGHAM wished to know.as another vancan-
cy had perhaps by that time occurred, whether it was to
ue immediaiely lilted np, without inquiry
Lord CASTLEREAGH answered, that it would be ne-
cessary to take care that the public ;orrice was not lett
improvided fur. Nothing would be done except wills
that view.
Mr. BROUGHAM said, they had so mach of Scotch
affairs before them, that it would be necessary to proceed
by steps. He. therefore, now gave notice, that he would
on Friday, the 26th Institut, submit to the House a motion
relative to the tilling up of vacancies in the Scotch. Jury
Court.
SALT.—Mr. BROGDEN moved for an account of Salt
of all kinds, used fur agricultural purposes, in the years
IBIS and 1519. Orders tl.
Mr. LUSH !NG ION obtained leave to bring in a Bill to
secure the property of suitors in the Court of Exchequer.
The different orders of the day being disposed of, the
House adjourned at a quarter before one o'clock.
Several Petitions were presented praying for agricul-
tural relief.
' A new Writ was ordered for Athlone, in the room of
Mr. M'Clinlock, who had accepted the office of Escheatcr
of Munster.
The Stage Coach Regulation Bilkmaking fur ions drivin;
a misdemeanour, was read a third tune and passed.
Mr. BROOD EN, pursuant to resolutions of a Commit-
tee, moved for leave to bring in a Bill to prerciit the
receiving of fees by the officers of Customs, 6:c. Leave
COMMERCI•L PETITION.—Mr. FINLAY presented a
Petition from the Chainuer of Commerce, Glasgow, pray-
ing for a ietnoval of the Restrictions on Trade; it was
smaller to the Luudou Petition presented a few days ago
by Mr. Baring.
Tile Petititsu was brought up, read, and ordered to lie
on the table.
CORN LAWS.—Mr. BROUGHAM presented a Petition
°front certain laud occupiers in Sow; pra7k4 for a repeal

of the Corn Bill, and the impositiou of additional protect-
ing ditties. He could not pledge himself to support the
Petition—but be was disposed to revise the subject of
averages, if the Bill were to ha continued. Petition or-
dered to lie on the table.
CATHOLIC CLAIMS.—Sir H. PARNELL postponed
sine die, the notice of Motion respecting the Catholic
Claims, iu consequence of letters he had received from
Dublin, and in consequence of • meeting that was to be
held this day in that city regarding the Catholics.
THE MILITARY F.STABLINHMENT.—CoI. DAVIS rose
to bring forward his motion respecting what he deemed
imperfect in our Military Establishment. Although dis-
tress might appear in various forms, he thought it could
not be denied, that the disordered state of Olaf finances
was at the hot can of all the difficulties experienced. He
was persuadedtliat nothing but retrenchment and economy
could be effectud. He knew there had been a Finance
Committee, hat he denied that it had accomplished any
thing effectual for the country. There was no sinecure
that cried more loudly for correction than the Govtt nor-
ship of Gibraltar; and yet scarcely was the Duke of Kent
dead, than the Earl of Chatham was appointed in his stead.
The same messenger that carried out the account of the
demise of the Duke of Kent, conveyed the appointment
of Lord Chatham. The expenditure for the last year fur
the army was four tundred thousand pounds more than
for the year preceding. He contended that, by a re-
organization of the Army, and by retrenclimeuts that
were at once practicable and sale, at least 400,0001. in the
expenditure of the Army alight be saved. He concluded
with moving for a Select Committee of Enquiry.
Lord PALMERSTON thought that the remarks made
by the Hon. Member might have been reserved for the
discussion on the Army Estimates, which was to be
brought forward in two or three dabs; that the savings
'which had been suggested could be and load been shown
not to be accomplishable at the present period; but that
he should be prepared to go more into detail when the
Army Estimates were brought forward.
After some further remarks the motion was negatived ;
and the remaining orders being disposed of, the House
adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17.
A *umber of Petitions were presented from different parts
ofthe Kingdom, complaining of Agricultural distress, w rich
were severally read, and ordered to lie au the table.
Sir J. NEWPORT brought up the Report of the Irish
Clerk of the Peace Bill.—Agreed to, and Bill ordered to be
read a third time.
Mr. S. COOPER obtained leave to bring in a Bill to
emeriti the Acts respecting the Fees of Coroners in Ireland.
Lord ALTIIORP brought in bis Bill for the Relief of
Insolvent Debtors.—Read a first time, and ordered to be
read a second lilac on Wednesday, and to be printed.
NAVY Esernavas.—Sir G. W ARRENDER moved
that the House resolve itself into a Committee of Supply.
Mr. TIERNEY complained of this proceeding, it being
arranged that public business should nut be moved before
lee o'clock ; it was now four.
The SPEAKER observed, that five o'clock had been
fitted for the public business ; and that it would be convenient
to continue such hour, especially as the baUots for Election
Committees would come on after the holidays.
Sir G. WARREN DE.R begged leave to postpone his
motion till after five o'clock. (Hear 1)
Lord G. CAVENDISH presented a Petition from the
insolvent nekton confuted in Derby Gaol, praying relief.—
Read, and ordered to lie ou the table.
Mr. BROUGHAM gave notice, that alter the holidays, a
Noble Friend of his would move for leave to bring in a Bill
to remove certain Acts which stood in the way of the
removal of pauper children from London to Devonshire.
Sir G. WARREN DER, having moved that tile House
should go into a Committee of Supply, moved estimates fur
the service of the Navy, which were precisely similar to
those moved in the last Session of Parliament. He also pro-
Nosed to take 500,0001. no account, till the general estimates
could be brought forward. He concluded with moving
resolutions for 23,000 men, and grants to clothe and victual
them ;
.and bOO,OOOI. towards defraying certain Naval
Services fur 1520.

Agreed to.—Report to-morrow.
A Message from the Lords announced, that their Lord-
ships had agreed to the Bill for removing doubts respecting
the Insolvent Debtors' Acts.
MANCUSITIta 110BHOUSE observed,
that there was some mistake in the notice which his Hon.
colleague (Sir F. Burdett) had given; respet ling a motion on
the subject of Military Outrage. The Motion was not Coll*
fined to Oldham; it concerned the tranaactions of the
Military at Manchester, on the 16th August last. It was to
be brought forward oo the first open day, which was
Thursday, June 8.
CIVIL LIST.--Lord CASTLEREAGH moved that the
Boise realise itself into a Committee on the Civil List BM.
Mr. G. BENNETT lamented that the discussion of the
Civil List was so introduced as it bad been by the Milawlers
in the House. It could out have u good effect upon the
country. The whole was founded on the report of lola---u
Report pros ceding from is Committee appointed by the
Miniatcs. At that time they were told to anti, the lane
for enquiry %%004 come; it had now arrived, and all infer-
motion was refused. The same machinery was to be kept
at work; she soots fixed on three of the must extravagant
years arse to be continued. This effected an advantage of
25 per cent. in favour of the crown; and therefore tlw
scheme " worked a ell" fort he Sow eign anti the Mioistero.
The amounts were most exiiiivagnot aid pain mous ; and
nut withstanding it had been arranged and settled nine times
during the last reign. thew hole was to be continued— the
saute harbaious and gothic system. He wished it had
worked well" for the cuuulry : but the lime had arrived
when the most frugal expenditure ought to characterize the
Civil List arrangements.-1t aus nut biting that the t'lllllll,T
which was said to be sick at bruit should look so well in the
face ; it aes lime that their tuuduct shoals correspond
with the !raid,. He ease tictice that he should 'raise it
the subject of a distinct bill to exclude persons fount that
II MIR. Mho h. Id pele•iats time. the CI on it Ile then
adverted to the inside which had twin pursued in disposing of
the Seim (ran Revenues. &c. w grant.sig pesi•ions to
ceitaie 6' Ladies and Gt hint a." Ile added, that it had
been remits...re I, and well said, that it %as in the power
lit
the House Ili I esu isie the Cis h List Twirls, should the circum-
"licca of the riquott) 14.4111 re 61101 1'r:41111111AM.
her J. 11•.11 POICI c phoned al the moor in a loch the
thirteen , or the bush Accnunis had hero
fabricated. VI if) she oh. plus lind Ines demoted 1 lie
could mit ; tins lie sass uu iiiisantrigi• 4,1 44111c1414,1
(lint was g tl by the ell:sage. 'I he As nsisast suass.,lsiuirti
one clart•--sital the Judge of the Adimially occupied noodle'
tlass. He did the business by deputy, and had Inroad( beta

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absent from the country for seven dears. He thought it
would be better to recur to theclowilacution of 1193.

On I lw propolition to fill up the blank regardiug the salary
of the Lord Lieutenaat of Ireland.

Sir J. NEWPORT expressed the hope that some reason
would be assigned for it.
Lord CASTLEREAGH said the amount was made charge-
able on the Civil List, instead of the Consolidated Fund,
which was some expedient for a provident expenditure.
Sir J. NEWPORT ieplied, that the decision of 1812 for
10,0001. was no guide fur the prevent period, when the
ameliorated stale of the currency was considered.
Mr. C. GRANT observed that the nicotine, 10,0001. was
barely adequate to the expenditure. He knew this front
the hest authority. if the establishment were not managed
with great economy, private fortune must sutler; that lie
knew from his own personal knowledge; and did the (louse
desire that the person holding such high office should have
his ;solvate fortune injured by pet forming public duty ?
Mr. TIERNEY expressed his ignorance of the Irish
Civil List, but added, that he apprehended the office was
not sought fur the sake of profit. Ile had never heard that
there was any difficulty in procuring an individual to fill the
office, but he was called upon to make a permanent arrange.
ment, uud yet he was denied all sort of information) ; how-
ever, he could not think that a Nobleman filling the office
should desire that his own property should be accumulating
wbile he was in Ireland. W hen it was made a mere money
transaction, be must view it in such light; and it then
became a question, how much was required to sustain the
splendour of a Lord-Lteutenunt.
Various blanks were tilled up, and the Chirman reported
progress.
The remaining Orders having been disposed of, the House
adjour tied.
THURSDAY, MAY 18. i
PERSIONS.—Mr. BENNL'IT moved for an Account of
Pens,ons grunted on the Leeward Islands 4,1 per cent duties
since 1800. Oidered.

There were Agricultural Petitions presented from Gla-
morganshire and Wiltshire.
Mr. HENN ETT, in presenting the latter Petition,
observed, that the distresses of the Petitioners were only
equalled by the calamities of those who were dependent
upon them. There were about bO,OOO labourers dependent
on the petitioners, who did not approach that House from
any selfish motives. They only desired, if the Corn Bill
were continued. that it might be made efficient.
Laid MILTON said, that this Petition did not prove that
one class only was distressed ; it established in his mind,
that the agricultural, trading, and commercial classes, all
were digressed. If ever enquiry should be iiistauted, he
apprehended that the distresses of all were attributable to
one pei vad ca use.—( Hear, hear.)
Gen. GASCO YNE understood that the Petitioners did
not desire any alteration of the Corn lAN!,
Mr. BEN.IN ETT (of Wiltshire) explained, that they
only required that protection which was " held out" by the
Core Laws.
Mr. CURWEN observed, that the agricultural class could
not obtain any real relief which would not improve other
classes of the subjects. He deprecated any distinction being
made between the several claws; and felt convinced that
the Report of a Committee would set at rest many of those
unfounded jealousies that were now circulated.
Mr. GRANT presented a Petition from the aialtster's of
Inverness, praying for relief from the malt tax.—Rend and
ordered to be printed.
A Message front tile Lords announced that their Lordships
had agreed to the Bill amending the 55th Geo. ll I respecting
the Exchange of Parsonage Houses.
The SPEAKER reminded Inc House that there would be
two ballots on Thursday next.
Mr. WESTERN asked whether any steps lind been taken
on the subject of altering the Assizes and Jail Delivery, to
which he had called the attention of the House last Session.
Lord CASTLEREAGH replied, that the subject bad
been considered; that the Attorney-General had given
notice of a motion on the subject, and that lie hoped some
of the evils complained of might be remedied.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE.—Lord CASTLE-
REAGH, in reply to a question from Lord A. Hamilton,
gave notice, that tomorrow he should move that the
House, at its rising to-morrow, should adjourn to 'Thurs-
day next.
LIST.—The Report of the Civil List Bill having
been presented.
Mr. CURWEN expresr d his regret, that in the pre-
sent stale of the country, a less burdened Civil List had
not been preiented to the House.
A Member complained of the footing on which the
Ambassadors of this country were placed; observing,
that those of the King of France, an arrangement woe-
thy of imitation, were divided into classes, a measure that
produced consideeable saving.
Lord CASTLEREAGH described the arrangements
respecting Ambas-adore, and contended that little, if
any, saving could he affected by a change.
Mr. D. W. HARVEY was surprised that so little in-
quiry had taken place, especially when he recollected the
pledges which many Members had 'mewed with their
Constituents, to urge every possible saving. He was
sorry that the matter had not been formally brought be-
lore the House, by some Member who was intimate with
the details.
Mi. PHILLIPS observed, that the salaries ought to
undei go esision, after the change of 25 per cent. that
had taken place in the currency since they were last
Atter remarks from Lord Castlereagh, &c. the Report
wits {agreed to, and the Bill was ordered to be read a
third time tu•atorrow.
The icinaloing milers having been disposed of, the
House adjourned.

FRIDAY, KAY, 19.
A new writ was ordered for Scarborough, In the room of
Lord Noirmanby, who has accepted the Chiltern Hundreds'
Stewardship.
Lord A I.TIIO lt l' postponed, in consequence of the pro.
tected aiijoui onion of the House, the s. court reading of the
losolvelit Deimos' Bill front Wednesday to Friday next,
the You) May.
NZWINGTON NEW CHURCU BILL—Oa the motion
that the New in, ton Church 801 l be scud a second time,
Sir R. %% I LSO,. opposed the Bill as contrary to the ex-
erg Acts uf ;Ind against the• opinion of the
jorty of the inhabitants. lie did not see how the Bill could
cateitaiiird by the noose, except the Hon. Mover of the
II was prepared to state, that it was supported by the
inirisinoirers.
Sir . IJL CIII.SPIGNY observed, that between 4
and 401;0 inhabitants had petitioned against the Bill ; that
has stew: I J had said there was a good deal of tinkers in the

parish; and that if the Bill passed, he believed it would be
the means of driving many perilous from the parish.
Mr. H. SUMNER wits surprised at this opposition, espe-
cially as he bad miderstood it to be moved without these
being any intention to resist the Bill.
Sir R. WILSON oh' d, that the other Hon. Member
had agreed not to oppose the Bill; but his coliatituents had
instructed him (Sir R. W.) to oppose the Hilt in every pos-
sible way. At all events, be hoped there would be no °Wet,.
lion to pavane the Bill till after the holidays.
Mr. H. SUMNER remarked, that it did not peculiarly
affect the gallant General's Constituents.
Mr. Aldeiman WOOD begged I 0 set the Hon. Member
right. Many of the gallant Cieurial's consiieurats snarled
in Site parish ; but alter what had passed, and as one of the
Members for the county, who w:as against the Bill, was
absent, he thought postponement could not be objected to.
Mr. DENMAN and Sir J. M'INTOSM also spoke in
favour of postponement, especially its it was manifest that
the Bill had not the preliminary support which it ought to
have. it was brought in contrary to the arrangement of
existing Acts, which provided that a majority of the inha-
bitants should be had to warrant such a measure.

Sir J. GRAHAM said, if the principle were objected
to, the measure could be resisted on the third reading ;
but to postpone the present motion could only tend to
keep up the irritation which already existed, as there
WWI a large party in the pariah opposed to what might
nevertheless be very proper.
Mr. S. C. IV HrIBREAD was ■t least for the postpone-
ment of the Bill, sod thought that less iuconveuience
might result from continuing the irritation fur a short
time, instead of subjecting the parish to additional ex-
pence.—(Hear.)
Mr. H. SUMNER, after what had passed, ',egged
leave to withdraw his motion.

Motion for the second reading was accordingly with-
drawn.

MANUFACTURICI.—Mr. BLACKBURN presented a
petition from Manchester, praying that the Honse would
adopt inquiry, and adopt such measures, by removing
restrictions, &c. as would advance the agricultural and
commercial interests of the country.
Mr. PHILLIPS observed, that if they were to check
the importation of foreign produce they would thereby
most materially affect their exportations; and he availed
himself of this opportunity to express his opinion against
the fallacious and confused arguments of a gentleman
who had elected himself to be a sort of representative of
the agricultural interests, and who had been very busy in
circulated 116 printed papers amongst the Members—he
meant Mr. George Webb Hall (the Chairman of the
Agricultural Associations).
Lord STANLEY said, after the discussion of the other
night on the London Merchants' Petitions, remarks were
unuecessamy; but he should be leanly to support any mea-
sure that would be calculated to remove the distresses of
the country.
Petition read, and ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. ROBERTS presented a Petition front Grampountl,
praying that the Bill for disfranchising that Boroughs
might not pass into a law ; that nothing might be done to
punish the innocent with the guilty. Read and ordered
to lie on the table.
Sir J. NEWPORT brought in a Bill to amend two Acts
to enable Landlords to recover lands, &c. from abscondi-
ng and over•hold'.ng tenant,. Read a Seat time, and
ordered to be read a second time nut Thursday.
CRIMINAL LAWS.—Sir J. WINTOSH brought in his
Bills to aniend the Criminal Laws, as tar as regarded
cc; lain capital punishments, to mitigate the punishment
of certain offences connected with forgery, and also to
facilitate the detection of forgeries,&c. severally read
a first time, ordered to be printed, and to be lead a second
time June 5.

Mr. CURWEN presented a Petition from Sir W. Stir-
ling, complaining of an undue election fur St. Ives, praying
for an extension of time to enter into recogniaanees till
Tuesday next. Time given accordingly.
The Civil List Bill was read a third time, passed, and
ordered to the Lords.
DISFRANCHISEMENT" OF GRAMPOIIIND.—Lord J. RUS-
SELL moved the second reading of the Bill to distrait-
chise arampound, and transfer the right to Leeds. The
Resolutions of the House of July 1819, declaring that the
corr Options et Grampound called for the interference of
the Parliament, his Lordship shortly detailed the circum-
stances, con uptions,and convictions, which had led to the
introduction of this Bill. He thought the adoption of his
Bill would tend to restore tranquillity to the country;
end he MB/ persuaded that a general exa ))) i ) tation of the
Boroughs wonld be of the most advantageous effects. He
added, he understood that the Hon. Member for North-
umberland intended to move, it the Bill went to a Com-
mittee, that the franchise be transferred to the East and
North Ridings of Yos Witte. He concluded with moving,
that the Bill be read a second tune.

After remit' ks flow Lord Castle' eagh, Mr. Tierney, and
Mr. Canning, the principle of the lull to disfranchise the
Borough not being opposed ; the question at issue being
bow the franchise shall be disposed of, and which subject
will be settled when the Bill is in a Committt e;—the Bill
was read a second time.

The ienutining orders of the slay having been disposed
of, the House adjourned.

FROM TUESDAY 11IG/iT'S GAZETTE.
41M.1
BANKRI 1 TCY ENLARGED.

W. R. Mott,
to July 8.
BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED.
R. Man, Hompton in Holdouts', York hire, fanner.
BANKRUPTS.

wine merchant, from May 20

J. Peters, Rathbone Place, Oxford Street, jeweller. Solicitor,
Mr. Towers, Castle Street, Falcon Square.
.1. Sutcliffe, Halifax, York, grocer. Sol. Mr. AViglesuorth,
Gray's Inn.
C. Blasdell, St. Martin's Lane, Charing Cross, locksmith.
Sops. 'Messrs. Ellis and Veal, Abingdon Street, Westminster.
W. F. A. Dufour. Berners Street, Ostend Street, jeweller.
Sols. Messrs. Hall and Cu., New Boswell Court.
G. Young, New Sarum, Wilts, Fiocer. Sols. Messrs. Brun-
drett and Co.. Temple.
J. Slater, Manchester, innkeeper. Sol,. 31:ssr, .I,llini;ton
and Gregory, Bedford How.
E. Woolverton, Norwich, cabinet maker. Sops. 3le,srs. Gel-
dard and Lytligoc, Thinks Inn.
W. R. Havenscroft, New i.nntlon Street, corn factor. Sol
Mt. Stephen, Broad Street