The National Register.
London, England, 1822-08-11 00:00:00

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Stuptriat Atlaritainent.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
MONDAY, A I'GUST 5.
The royal assent was given by commission to the Exchequer
Bills Bill,—the Barilla Duties Bill—the Stamp podiaßill—the
Superannuation Bill—tile English Militia Bill—the Smugglers'
Prevention Bill—the Brimstone Duties Drawback Bill—the Isle
of Man Postage Bill—the Hard Labour Bill—the Scotch Spirits
Bilf.--the Greenland Fishery Bilt—the East India Sugar Bill
—the Irish Constables Bill—the lush Militia Bill—the Irish
Cotonets Bill—the Public Works Bill—the Irish Registration
Bill—and the Orphans Fund Bill. The commissioners were the
Lord Chancellor, the Earl of Shaftesbury, and the Marquis of
Cholmondeley.
Mr. Mason. from the India Douse. presented copies of tie
of the several governments in India. in laYt ; also a
return of the salaries and pensions granted by the directors, during
the last month.
A gentleman. from the Irish Secretary of State's Office, pre-
sented
copies of all correspondence between the Government of I
Ireland and Alderman Sir B. King, relating to the stationery
supplied to government.
Lord HOLLAND presented a petition from Robert Gourley,
complaining of having been sent home by the Government of
'Upper Canada..—Thc noble Lord said, he had no betitation in
saying, if the facts stated by the petitioner were correct, that the
individual had been sent from the colony. in a sitimaary manner.
.--He was not dispo,ed to make any motion on the subject, but
should merely lay the petition on the table.
The Earl of LIVERPOOL then rose to move the third read.
ing of the Tithe Leasing Bill.
Lord HOLLAND adverted to the importance which bad been
atuathed to the question of tithes in Ireland. and expressed his
disappointment at finding no better relief than the bill- before the
house affoulod. lie considered it rather an obstacle in the way
of a proper commutation of tithes. The noble Lord could not
avoid declaring his satisfaction, and he expressed a hope that
ministers would turn their attention to the subject with a real
desire to do something beneficial to the people of Ireland.
The Earl of LIVER POOl. did not wish to take up the time of
the house in discussion upon this subject, b cause die bill had
hail been regularly introduced, upon the second reading, to the
notice of the house, and he did not anticipate any objection on
the third wading. The question which relates to tithes in Ire-
land was really important ; but certainl a mistake had occurte
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in considering the tithes of Ireland and England upon the
footing. The operation of tithes in Ireland Mad arovelt rned by
circumstances which did not often occur in England. was a
subject of infinite difficulty, inasmuch as parliament must inter-
fere with the sacred rights of property. The measure before the
the house was not introduced is the only measure on the subject
so far from producing any obstacle to any other measure. the
noble earl considered it a stepping block to a more beneficial
measure. The noble earl was persuaded, that if there was a luau
fiela disposition on the part of the laiet f and clergy of Ireland
shake an amicable and useful arrangement, someting might be
done to benefit all parties. The bill was then read the third
time and passel
Mr. Brogden and other members from the Commons brought
up the following bills, with the amendments tubule by the Lords
agreed to, viz.—The Tithe Leasing Bill—the Engli.h and Irish
Insolvent Debtors' dills.s-and the General Turnpike Bill. The
bowie then adjourned.
TUESDAY, AUG. G.
PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT.
This biting the day. fists' for the prorogation of Parlia-
ment, the usual preparations were made to give cehrt to the
ceremony: 'f lie house opened at an early hour. and was
soon filled with elegant company. We never-ob3mved a finer
display of beautiful and magnificent femalm. The fashionable
full drms was bandeaux of diamonds and plumes of rose, white,
store, and other colours. Several Peeresses wore tlteir hair in
gold and silver net work, which produced a truly noble and
splendid appearance. This assemblage seemed the court of
beauty. Ihe Peers in their parliamentary robes added to the
gaiety and splendour which caught the eye in every direction.
The Ambassadors from Foreign States attended in full dress,
and many distinguishes] foreigners were admitted to be spectators
of the grand national ceremony.
• At two o'clock the discharge of guns announced the arrival of
his Majesty at the entrance of the house. Soon after, the King
tutored in Ins parliamentary rohm, wearing the crown, and took
his seat on we throne. The Duke of Wellington cutlet] the
sword of state. '1 he Earl of Liverpo ;, as Prime Minister, the
Lord flight Chancellor, and the Arehuishop of Canterbury, took
their stations near the throne. The Duke of York who appeared
in good health and spirits, wore his parliamentary robes.
The CUMDIOni having been summoned to the house, the
Speaker and a number it members attended.—On their approach
to the bar, the Speaker made a speech in substance to follows
..:)fay it please your Majesty,
We, your Majes.y's faithful Commons, present out last Dill
of Supply, and we beg halve to slate that in Me course ot' the
the ereatest importance have

present session, circuiustaincs „_ _
eugroaaed our attention. Your Majesty was graciously plcaseo,
tit the conitnencement of the session, to suggest tor our early
consideration, the diffsailtis under which agriculture laboured ;
and those distresses winch liad unfortunately taken place in Ire.
lamp. 'These were subjects on which could not cxpcot
to legislate with much advantage. It was obvious no immediate
relief was to be obtained ; but on the other hand we felt that such
a eduction of our public expenditure ought to be made, as was
consistent with the services of the state.
• Stitx,—(hn a most scrupulous investigation of the finances, a
Teinission of taxation to a large amount has been effected by a
new mode of meeting the public difficulties, and principally by
the reduction of the 5 per cent. annuities; a measure nut only
advantageous to the public, but one clfectial with less delay than
could have been anticipated by the most sanguine expectation.—
In considering the distresses:l state of Ireland we lost nu time in
resorting to such measures as scented best calculated to restore
peace and tranquillity. These measutei, harsh as they are, have
occupied the attention of the Legislature. One has been renewed,
another has not, and when the time comes Mr mor
e
mildd. and
conciliatory proceedings, they will doubtless be ai
St E,—W e had scarcely finislitxt our painful deliberation on
the distress of Ireland, when a demand was made upon us to
meet the horrors of famine, which operating with malignity,
therm red death and desoluttor: We found there was no time
for deliberation. There '.as but one course to pursue, namely,
to *Lila whatever supply your Majesty's confidential advisers
Wight Tel'ol 1111 l end. Vs e have performed user duty, and we hope
we shall hind ; üblic approbation.
Stitt:.—it would ill become me to detail the v trions other
subjtcts winch have occupied our attention, but 1 may be tra-
mmed to express a hope that your Majesty's faithful Commons
will be allowed credit fur sincere and zealous exertions, made in
end, r to cary into effort whatever might appear most
and that byr so doing they have entitled themseli es to your Ma-
jesty's most gracious approbation.
.• St Bill I liohl in illy hand is entittal An Act,'
Ate &c."--Otead the title of the Bill brought mi.)
The appropriation Bill men received the Ira yet Assent in the
usual aunts pronounced by the clerk oldie Cumin upon a Money
Bill, viz. 6' Le It'd remercier sets loyaux sitjets accepts hair
bencvolince et an isi le wilt."
The General Turnpike Bill, being of a public nature, received
the royal assent in die billowing words--6. Le Rol le veult."
The English Ilvent Debtors
sandan the Irish Insolvetit Debtois'
Bilh. received thusyl Itl nic words.
Tito Irish Tithe Lea-ing 8.11, aud the Caltdonlisa Asylum
Bill also received the royal went.