The Sun.
London, England, 1839-03-28 00:00:00

JAMAICA.

The SPEAKER having called upon Mr. Labouchere
to name a day for the postponement of the " dropped
order" which stood to his name on the paper for Tues-
day last, relative to the introduction of a Bill to sus-
pend the functions of the Assembly of Jamaica,
Lord JOHN RUSSELL said he hoped the House
would allow his Right Hon. Friend to bring in the Bill
now, that it might be before the House during the ad-
journment, previous to the discussion upon the subject.
Sir R. PEEL would not say a word as to the general
question, but he did think that a Bill for suspending the
Legislative functions of a Colonial House of Assembly
was of such importance, that it ought not to be brought
forward by departing from the course which was usually
adhered to in respect even of the most trifling matters,
that when the " Orders" were " dropped" they should
not be re-appointed without notice.—(Hear.)
Mr. HUME said it was his intention to object to
the introduction of the Bill, and to inquire why it was
that no documents had been produced to the House
in justification of such a measure.—(Cheers.)
Lord JOHN RUSSELL said if there was an ob-
jection taken, of course the Bill could not be now
brought in.—(Hear, hear, hear.) Still he thought
that it would have been more convenient for the House
to have had the Bill before them during the recess.
He begged to say in answer to the Hon. Member for
Kilkenny, that he conFidered a full ground for the
Bill had been laid in the papers which were already
before the House. He would bring the subject for-
ward, however, soon after the holidays.
Sir R. PEEL begged to explain that he did
not deny that it would have been convenient to have
had the Bill brought in ; but he never would consent
to the introduction of any great constitutional measure,
without the ordinary notices.—(Hear, hear.)
Mr. KINNAIRD, in the absence of the Hon.
Member for Dover, gave notice that it was his intention
to move for a Committee to inquire into the want of
harbours on the Rorthern and eastern coast.
CORN-LAWS.
Col. SEALE gave notice that after the holidays he
would move for leave to bring in a Bill to allow foreign
corn to be ground in this country for exportation.
Sir F. TRENCH gave notice that on the 11th of
April he would move for a copy of the correspondence
that had passed between the Speaker, his Secretary,
and himself, respecting the Bade Lights.--(Laughter).
Mr. HU NIE gave notice that on the 11th of April,
he would move for an account of the Exchequer Bills
in circulation, and other returns connected with the
Bank.
Mr. VILLIERS, on behalf of Mr. Scrjeant Tal-
fourd, gave notice that on the 16th of April he would
move for leave to bring in a Bill to provide for the
Custody of Infants.
Sir E. CODRINGTON gave notice that after the
holidays, he would move that it was expedient to keep
the full complement of men in ships in the time of
peace, so as to be prepared for war.
The LORD ADVOCATE gave notice that after
the holidays, be would move for leave to bring in Bills
to regulate and improve the Registration of Electors in
Scotland.

The Report of the Committee of Supply was then
brought up and agreed to.

CANADA.

Lord JOHN RUSSELL moved that so much of
her Majesty's Speech as related to the affairs of Canada
should be taken into consideration on Monday the 22d
April.