The National Register.
London, England, 1820-08-20 00:00:00

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The House met this day amending to adjournment, and
the doors were opened at half-past three o'clock. From
the proceedings it will appear there is no reason to sup-
pose the Lords will not go on with the measure against
her Majesty.
After prayera, dining which strangers were, as nmal,
excluded, the Duke of Leisister, the Earl of Farnham,
Liird Dimilas, and the Earl of Guildford, took the Oath
and their seine.
Dr. Leshincion, Mr. Denman, and Mr. Brougham, her
Majesty's Cminsel, had co 11111 l nnicetion with Sir T. 'Ey r-
Whitt, respecting the proceedings against the Queen, awl
the swearing of witnesses in stepsons of the Bill.
Anuness OF CON DoLENCE.—The Earl of LIVERPOOL
called the attention of the Lords to the lamented death of
the late Duchess of York, and moved an adds ass of Con-
dolence to his Majesty on that inelanenoly event. The
motion was agreed to, and the Address metered to be de-
livered by the Lords with white staves.
The Earl of LIVERPOOL then moved a Message of
Condolence he sent to his Royal Highness the Duke of
Yos k .—Tlic motion was agreed to.
Pitill'EFAHN•s AGAINST THE QUEEN.—TIie Dnke of
LEINS'fEIt ruse to advert to the measure now pending
against her Majesty, and expressed his regret that bitch
Preeefaiinrs had been adopted. Parliament had a most
difficult and anilines fluty to discharge ; yet be Wa' Per'
seeded the honour and elia sector of that Iffiest: would
net er suffi r in the estimation. The proceeding
by I :ill of Pains and Penal:lea was, in the opinion of the
Noble Duke, so objectionable. that he declared Isis inten-
tion to 11111,11,e it in all its stares•
ItEPDier OF THE CoMMITTFE or PRECEDENT(.—The
Earl of SIIA vrEsisuttv, as Chi:Seinen of the Coutimitioe
appoiinsil to search for Precedent', read to iho ilouse
second Report suede by that Committee, eoutaining Iteso-
bilious for preserving order daring tile proceedings against
the Queen.
The first Resolution was, that nl. -_nr.ehrs and carriages
be kept clear of the avenues fretting to the liouse of Lords,
from Mee in the nsurning to sia in the evening.
Secondly, That the Deputy Steward of Westminster
and the Magistrates, do take care to provide constables
sufficient to prevent any obstruction in the aveutess lead-
ing to the Hence of Londe; and thirdly, that rat Address
be presented to his Majesty, praying he will b., pleased
to give directions that the Guards do attend the House as
in cases Of impeachment.
The Eirl of SHAFTESBURY finally moved, their
L ird-hips shonld agree to the said RI soliitionse
Che motion was consequently agreed to, and the House
Adjuutlied.
WEDNESDAY, AVG. 16.
Several Lords took the oaths ae.l their seats.
On the motion of Lord KING, a list of witnesses to b.
examined on behalf of the Queen was ordered to be laid
before the House.
REPORT (IF THE (7031MITTEE OF PRECEDENTS.—The
Ear; of SHAFTESBURY read another Report made by
the Committee appointed to search for Precedents. The
Committee en this occasion recommended Ilse arrange-
ments necessary to prevent the House being in a crowded
state.
First, it was the opinion of the said Committee, that no
Lord shall give snore drew one order, on any day during
the proceedings on the Pains and Penalties Bill, and that
tho same be signed, sealed, and dated the day on which
it is given.
Tore settee below the Bar admitting only a limited num-
ber of persons, it is advisable the Lords restrict their
orders. Archbishops, Dukes, Nlargeissea, Viscounts, and
Earls, including the representative Peers of Scotland and
Ireland, will give orders on the first day. The rest of the
Lords on the second day, and the arrangement to be con-
tinued on alternate days.
The Earl of SHAVEESBURY having read the above,
moved the House do agree to the resolutions.
The report was agreed to.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE presented a Petition
front the Merchants trading in foreign timber, praying
for relief, under difficulties occasioned by excessive tax-
ation. aro the existine regulations in the timber trade.—
The Petition was read, and laid on the table.
RUssia DECLAIIATIoN, &C.—Lord HOLLAND gave
notice of his intention to ask his Majesty's Government
for some information on the subject of communications
between this Government and Russia, with referwee to
the Government of Spain. His inquiry would arise out
at the Russian Memorial and Declaration, which asserted
principles likely to involve all Europe i t war, and destroy
the happiness of every Government. It would be satis-
faction to find the execrable principle to which he alluded
discountenanced by the Noble Earl. He should not allow
many days to elapse helot e he brought the subject again
to the notice of his Majesty's Ministers.
The Earl of LIVERPOOL said, lie should be ready
alien the Noble Lord proposed his questions to give Isles
the fullest explanation. He could also say, on that ores.
sion, there was nothing between this twenty and Russia
that could furnish ally ground fur supposing there was
' the least pretence for hostility between this Conlitly and
Spain.
CALL OF 'THE tfuLsE.—On the motion of the Lord
Chancellor, the House was (named to be calls(' over to.
Morrow morning at ten o'clock, after which the Lords
will proceed with Hit charges against his Majesty,
THURSDAY. ALGLST 17.
THE QUEEN'S TRIAL.
The floors of the House were opened at nine o'clock.
Sir Thomas Ty w hitt, Usher of the Black Rod, very
politely gave directions for hilmittin; this gentlemen con-
nected with the Pa e•s betine any other pet sous- 'flue
consequence of which was, that tilt y were enabled to
einem a statiou the oust conveLient for their labours
which the space below the liar allowed, eeitig in one of
the divisions intineihately bridal; float laid out for the wit-
nesses uteri she Counsel. lint Peers immediately
began to taks their ,rats aithin the bar, and several of
the leading Cou...iontra (ainong thesis were Mr. Tiro nty,
Mr. Cetera ft. mid Mr. Gienf..l9 took up stations between
that and the Ti.ione.
At tweaty-tive • mks Wore ten o'clock, the Lord
Chancellor (Meted the 'loose., The MAIN, of Llandati
immediately read preyers. The hat s..r: of the Ho",
became a senile of unuseal boat le ieel fulness
of attecdeoce seeming to eause ffifficelty in the