The Sun.
London, England, 1839-03-26 00:00:00

MR. FROST, LATE J.P.

Mr. CARPENTER said it was not necessary for him
to state to the meeting all the circumstances regarding
the dismissal of Mr. Frost from the Commission of the
Peace, as he was confident there was no gentleman
there but was acquainted with those circumstances
through the able letters addressed to the Lord
Chancellor through the public Press last week
by Mr. Frost. Those circumstances called on them
to adopt the extraordinary measure of petitioning the
House of Commons, calling on that body to address the
Queen to have him restored to that station, where his
usefulness was acknowledged by all classes in his own
neighbourhood, the people's Magistrate, Mr. Frost. He,
therefore, would not say anything more at present on
the subject, reserving to himself the right to enter more
fully into the subject in the Committee to which his
motion referred. He therefore moved that a Commit-
tee should be appointed to draw up a petition to the
House of Commons for the above purpose.—(Hear.)
Mr. PITKEITHLEY seconded the motion.

Mr. WHITTLE opposed the motio❑ for a Committee,
from the impression he was under, that Mr. Frost was
more honoured by being dismissed by the base Whigs
than if retained by them in a situation which his honesty
and independence had adorned.

Dr. WADE said that the overbearing tyranny of Little
Lord John Russell, in the instance of Mr. Frost, was
the more to be detested inasmuch as it was known, or
ought to be known to him, who prided himself on his
great constitutional knowledge, that by the 2d of Ed-
ward the Third, the Magistracy was elective. This little
wasp did now, by this tyrannic act, show his willing-
ness to throw overboard all those constitutional maxims
which he spent his life in elucidating. Perhaps the
great, little fellow, was only in this instance giving vent
to a wish to be thought another Cmsar, where that
personage overthrows the powers of the tribune of the
people.—(Hear, hear.) If so, he (Dr. Wade) must
say that his little mind could never attempt to do the
same things which that magnificent tyrant had done.
And he would also express a wish that the little
magnificent wasp, or toad, would not come to
the same end as that distinguished individual
had. But this he might not fear, as the creeping qua-
lities of that little viper would enable him to steal out of
existence in a manner that would scarcely claim the
notice of his own supporters when that much desired
time came.—(Cheers.) He (Dr. Wade) could not
t express himself in terms sufficiently strum in praise of
. Frost, whose conduct would endear his memory to
the people of this country as long as the name of Eng-
lishmen was to be found in the page of history.—
(Hear and cheers.)
Mr. SANKEY could not refrain from according to Mr.
Frost his sympathy on being thought worthy of the hate
of the Whigs. If Magistrates were to be elected as the
Constitution anciently allowed, he thought that Lord
John Russell should not be so insignificantly fool-
hardy in taking the name of Mr. Frost from the
Commission. Why did not the Whigs do the
same thing with regard to Baillie Craig, who is
similarly situated. The reason was simply this, that
they could not do so, that gentleman having been elected
by his own neighbours. In this question the name of
Russell, which had once been renowned in the person
of one of Lord John's ancestors, would be rendered as
contemptible as the name of Frost would in future be
considered glorious, as being linked with persecution for
having done his duty fearlessly and impartially for the
people's interest.—(Hear, and cheers.)
Mr. HAUNEY supported the motion, not on the
ground of petitioning the House of Commons, which
was useless, for Mr. Frost's restoration, but in order to
give his humble testimony to that gentleman which
ail had accorded to him.

Mr. LOVETT also supported the motion, as did also
Mr. HETHERINGTON.

Dr. TAYLOR pointed out the inutility of petitioning
the present House of Commons on this subject, which,
if ever so willing, had not the power of legislatinc, on
this subject. He thought the best mode would bto
address the Queen in person,—(Hear, hear.) They
would have as much chance of succeeding, with the
Lords as with the Commons, both Houses being equally
inclined to hear the just complaints of the people.
Mr. MoonE said that they should petition Lords and
Commons, as well as the Throne, in order that it might
give rise to a discussion which would eventually serve
their cause. . _

11Ir. RICHARDSON also said the more the subject was
discussed the more it would tend to dishonour those who
had occasioned the discussion.
Mr. CLEAVE said, that with regard to the statement
of Mr. Richardson of the honesty of the Houses of Par.
liament, " the least that was said was the soonest
mended." They must take individual Members as they
found them ; and particularly with regard to the Lords
hi that House, the person who was most accustomed
to gib away the time of the House, was perhaps the
least honest—be supported the motion.
Mr. CARPENTER replied.
Motion carried and Committee appointed.

After disposing of a motion which tended to cen-
tralise the different Radical Associations of the metro-
polis in the negative, the Meeting dissolved.

I AIPERI tskL PARLIAMENT.

(THIS EVENING.)

HOUSE OF LORDS.

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat upon the
Woolsack at five o'clock.
ROYAL COMMISSION.
A Commission was appointed for a quarter before five
this evening to give the Royal Assent to the Duke of
Wellington's Estate Bill, and the Tithes Composition
arrears Bill (Ireland) but in consequence of their not
being a sufficient numbee of Members present at four
o'clock to constitute a House of Commons, the Commis-
sion was necessarily postsoned until to-morrow, when
the Lords will consequently be obliged to meet.
The Duke of BUCKINGHAM presented a peti-
tion, signed by 600 inhabitants of the county of Angle-
sea, praying the House to address her Majesty to recall
Viscount Ebrington from the Government of Ireland.
Also a petition, signed by 1,200 Protestant inhabitonts
of the county of Sligo, complaining of the persecution
of Protestantism in Ireland.

The Marquis of WESTMEATH said that Sergeant
Greene had stated at the last Assizes that neither the
lives nor properties of Protestants were safe in that

country.
The Duke of BUCKINGHAM presented a peti-
tion from same place in the county of Carnarvon, pray-
ing the House to address her Majesty to recall Viscount
Ebrington. Also a petition from some place, the
name of which we could not learn, against any al-
teration in the Corn-laws. Also a petition from Ed-
monton against the Beer Act. A petition from Here-
ford against the system of Education proposed by the
Government. A petition from some place in Wiltshire,
against any alteration in the Corn-laws ; and a petition
from Yarmouth against the grant to Maynooth College.
.The Archbishop of YORK presented a petition
against the grant to Maynooth ; and also a petition from
the members of the Temperance Society of York against
the sale of spirits on the Lord's Day.
Lord BANDON presented a petition from the in-
habitants of the Baronies of Beer and Bandon, against
any alteration in the Corn-laws.

A NOBLE LORD presented a petition from Perth,
praying for a repei,.l of the Corn-laws.
Lord REDESDALE presented a petition from He-
ford, against any alteration in the Corn-laws. Also, a
petition against the Beer Act.
Lord MA NSEIELD presented petitions from Dum-
fries, and scme other place in Scotland, praying for
Chvrch Extension in that country.
Lord WHARNCLIFFE presented a petition from
the Guardians of the Poor of Luton, praying their
Lordship to institute an inquiry into the law of settle-
ment.

Lord BROUGHAM presented a petition from
Glasgow in favour of Mr. Rowland Hill's plan of
Postage. The Noble and Learned Lord then put a
question respecting, we believe, the proceodings of some
Chiefs in India, but neither the question nor the reply
of Lord Melbourne were audible.
CANADIAN PRISONERS.

The Noble and Learned Lord, having understood
from the Marquis of Normanby that there was to be
no opposition to the returns relative to the Canadian
prisoners, said he did not wish to give rise to any dis-
cussion, but only to press upon the attention of her Ma-
jesty's ministers a regard to justice and humanity in the
treatment of those prisoners. He understood that, al-
though many of them wen persons who had moved in
a respectable sphere of life, and were weld edu-
cated, that they were associated with housebreakers
and thieves, that they wore the prison dress, had their
hair cut close, and were in all respects treated as com-
mon felons, although they had only been guilty of a
political offence. Surely this was a remnant of the
barbarism of bye-gone ages, when there was no distinc-
tion made between ordinary felonies and political offences,
He did not mean to have it understood that the treat-
ment of the prisoners was -the result of any active
interference, but only according to the ordinary course,
and he was sure it needed only to be noticed
to be redressed. The Noble and Learned Lord then
went on to say, that he sincerely hoped the powerful
necessity of a "war with America would be avoid-
ed. He would not counsel the Government, nor
would their Lordships sanction any course contrary
to the public honour ; but, on the other hand, no appre-
hension need be entertained in consequence cf the high
warlike reputation which he had acquired all over the
world by the valour of our heroes both by sea and
land ; no apprehension need be entertained that it would
be derogatory to our honour to concede as much as pos
Bible for the maintenance of the inestimable blessings of
peace. This was the principle upon which the Government
ought to act in every case, and above all in respect to the
unhappy differences between this country and America.
There was one consolation on this subject, which was
that we were undeniable, clearly and manifestly in the
wrong ; and giving up when we were in the wrong never
could harm us.

The Marquis of NORMANBY said that in refe-
rence to the first part of the Noble and Learned Lord's
observations, he was perfectly right. Those prisoners
were not regularly in his department. They had been
transferred to the convict ships, as all other convicts
coming from that part of the world were, there having
been no doubt of the legality of their trials. He had
received a communication respecting them to-day, but
he should make further enquiries on the subject. In
reference to the other part of the Noble and Learned
Lord's speech, he had no observation to offer on that.
Lord BROUGHAM wished to know whether
the Noble Marquis had any objection to state whether
he had heard anything from the Mauritius cr
not. He (the Noble and Learned Lord) understood
the Emancipation of the Slaves had been rejected by the
Council there, by a majority of one. His Noble
Friend, who preceded the Noble Marquis in his present
office, had stated a few months ago, that if tho
emancipation were rejected by the Council an order
had been sent by her Majesty's Government to the
local Government there, ordering the slaves to be eman-
cipated.
The Marquis of NORMAFBY said no information
had been received at present, but the provisional order
had gone out, and he lia.l no doubt the local Govern-
ment would act upon it.

Lord DUNCANNON laid upon the table abstracts
of monies received and expended in the Burghs of Eng-
land and Wales.

The Marquis of NORMANBY laid on the table
copies and extracts of correspondence between the Go-
vernment and the Governor of Upper Canada ; copies
and extracts of answers to Commissioners sent out to
inquire into the affairs of Malta, and other returns.

The Earl of ABERDEEN presented petitions from
different parts of Scotland, in favour of Church Ex-

tension.

i\lr. TOMLINE, from the Treasury, presented Papers
Mr. CANNON, from the Court of Bankruptcy, pre,
sented Papers.

On the motion of the LORD CHANCELLOR an
Address was agreed to be presented to the Crown,
praying for a copy of the Report of the Assistant hand-
loom Weavers' Commissioners.

The Bills on the table were forwarded a stage, and
the House adjourned at Half-past Five o'Clock.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
There being only thirty-one Members present at
Four o'Clock, the House adjourned till to-morrow.

THE LONDON GAZETTE

OF THIS EVENING.

CROWN-OFFICE, MARCH 26.
mEmBEII. RETURNED TO SERVE IN THIS PRESENT
PARLIAMENT.

BOROUGH OF LEICESTER—Wynn Ellis, of Ponsbourne
Park, in the parish of Hatfield, in the county of Hertford, and
of Cadogan place, in the county of Middlesex, Esq., in the
room of Samuel Duckworth, Esq., who has accepted the office
of one of the Masters in Ordinary of the High Court of
Chancery.

Commission signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County o

Stafford.

Queen's Own Rnyal Staffordshire Regiment of Yeomanry
Cavalry.—Lieutenant F. W. Tomlinson to be Captain, vice
Wickstead resigned, Feb. 28, 1839.
Commission by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Shrop-
..

shire.

South Salopian Yeomnry Cavalry. The Honourable
0. G. C. Bridgman (commonly called Lord Viscount New-
port) to be Cornet.

WHITEHALL, ALtacit 26, 1839.
The Queen has been pleased to grant unto Daniel Willey
Palmer, of Moreton Valence, in the county of Gloucester,
her Royal 7.iQence and authority, that he may, in compliance
with a condition contained in the last will and testament of hie
paternal great uncle, Daniel Willey, of the city of Glou-
cester, Esq., deceased, take and use the surname of Willey, in
addition to and after Isis present surname of Palmer :
And also to command, that the said royal concession and de •
claration be registered in her Majesty's College of Arms, other-
wise to be void and of none effect.

DECLARATIONS OF INSOLVENCY.
MARTHA DAVIES and MARY JONES, grocers;
Taunton.

ISIDORE HEILBRONN, wool-broker,,Painswick, Glou.
cestershi•e.

MOSES JACKSON, victualler, Liverpool.
THOMAS PATEN, lodging-house-keeper, Worthing.
BANKRUPTCY ENLARGED.

THEODORE AUGUSTUS DULCKEN, haberdasher,
Wigmore-street, Cavendish-square, from March 29 to April 12,
at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy.
BANKRUPTS.

SAMUEL YOUNGMAN, timber-merchant, Curtain-road,
Shoreditch, to surrender April 9, at twelve, and i%lcv 7, at
eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Johnson, Basinghall-
street, official assignee ; Bartlett and Beddome, Nicholas-lane,
Lombard-street.

JOHN FLOWER and JAMES FLOWER, iron-foun-
ders, Sheffield, April 5, and May 7, at eleven, at the 'Sown-
hall, Sheffield. Tattershall, James-street, Bedford-row, Lon-
don ; Iloole and Marples, Sheffield.
4 , WILLIAM and GEORGE FISHER, wharfing-ers:, Lin-
coln and Nev.-ark-upon-Trent, April 5, at five, and May 7, at
eleven, at the office of Messrs. budding and Cooke, Lincoln.
Wing and Twining, Gray's Inn-square, London ; Dudding and
Cooke, Lincoln.

GEORGE TOPHAM, hotel-keeper, Richmond, Surrey,
April 2, and May 14, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy,
Basinghall- street. Green, 18, Aldermanbury, official as signee ;
Cox, 14, Bucklersbury.

HENRY PERKINS, ironmonger, Lisson-grove North,
April 5, at half-past eleven, and May 7, at eleven, at th e Court
of Bankruptcy. Clark, New Broad-street-court, New Broad-
street, Official Assignee; Bignold and Co., New mE;rid;e-
strcr•t.

RICHARD THORNTON, Jun., beer brewer, 3QecehN
Suffolk, April 6, at eleven, at the Swan Inn, St. Peter's,
Mancroft, Norwich, and May 7, at twelve, at the White Lion
Inn, Beccles. Bohun and Rix, Beecles; Brornley, ;south_
square, Gray's Inn, Londou.
JAMES RALFS, printed furniture dealer, Tavistock- street,
Covent-garden, April 9, at twelve, and May
assignee, Ab cureh-
7, at ele,:en, at
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JOHN BEARD CARRUTHERS, bookseller, Ftristol
April 10 and May 7, at two, at the Commercial Rooms, Iclristol'.
Harmar, Bristol ; Bicknell, Roberts, and Fineh,i,Lineoba's-inn-
fields, London.

NGE.—(THIS Daly
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Gibraltar 4B
Leghorn . 21
Genoa 25 75
Milan 2l
Venice 47
Naples ......... ........ 40
Palermo per oz. 119
Lisbon 53%
0,0cr,O
Rio Janeiro
Bahia 27
Buenos Ayres
New York, 21 days' sight
Philadelphia
PRICE OF BULLION, per OZ,
Portugal Gold, c0in....43 18 0
Foreign Gold, in, bars... 0 0 0
New Doubloons .......... 0 0 0
New Dollars ......... 9. 4 10%
Silver in Bars ...... 0 5 0%

COURSE OF EXCH.
,lmsterdam C.F. 12 334
Ditto, at sight
Rotterdam '2 U. 12 4
Antwerp...
Hamburg. ....... ..... M.B l3 11
Altona
Paris, :3 days' sight '2s 35
Ditto ..................3 Ms 25 (i 0
Marseilles
Bourdaaux
Frankfort en ?flame, Ex.M. 151
Peterhbutgh,ruble...3 Us ll
Berlin
Vienna, effective 13...2 M lO 3
Trie,te ditto lO 4
iladrld .7
Cadiz....
ailboa ....
Barcelona `l./?.
Siville 3A3<,

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From the London New Price Current of this Evening.)
SUGAR.--The advanced rates of this day week have
been supported for brown as well as for yellow qualities of
British Plantation, and in some instances 6d. advance
has been obtained for the former. The purchases since
Tuesday have been 950 hhds and tierces, very ordinary
brown Berbice at 60s, good brown chryste.lized Du Imerara
63s 6d, fine yellow 71s, low middling Jamnicit 64s to
653, middling to good middling 66s to 675, tine Barba-
does 723 ; the lowest price of Sugar suitable for the scale
is 645, and it is difficult to purchase low dry brown under
61s. The deliveries continue large, and the surplus in the
comparative stocks has further decreased. There has been
several arrivals.

This afternoon the market presentcd a quiet appearance,