The Sun.
London, England, 1837-02-08 00:00:00

ABOLITION OF CHURCH-RATES.

Mr. GIL LON presented a petition from Dunfermline,
praying for the entire abolition of Church-rates, and that no
grant of the public money might be made for the building of
Churches i❑ Scotland.

Petitions for the abolition of Church-rates were also pre-
sented by Mr. WILKS, from places in Northamptonshire ; five
by Mr. BAINES, from places in Yorkshire, and by several
other Hon. Members.
SCOTCH VOTERS.

Mr. GILLON had a petition to present from certain
persons, claiming to be voters for the County of Linlith-
gow. The petitioners complained, that while the persons
employed in registering, fictitious voters had shown the
most extreme alacrity in promoting the views of their
employers, they had with the most scrupulous anxiety
examined the claims of bona fide electors, and had very im-
properly kept them off the list. Ile would add that a strong
impression prevailed in that part of the country that
these persons were actuated by party motives in their conduct.
The decisions of the Sheriffs in various parts of the country
bad been diametrically opposed to each other, and the peti
tioners prayed for the establishment of some uniform practice
in respect of the registration. Ile moved that the petition be
referred to the Committee on fictitious votes.

After a few words from the SPEAKER, the petition was
ordered to lie on the table.

Mr. GILLON gave notice that he would bring the subject
before the L•;:192 on t future day.
Mr. HINDI, EY presented petitions from independent
Congregations in Stay ley Bridge, Hythe, and two other places,
praying fur the total and entire abolition of Church-rates.
AL.. POTTER presented a petition to the same effect,
from a place in the county of Leic, ster.
Captain DUNDAS presented a petition from Bristol,
praying for the abolition of Taxes on Soap.
Mr. D. ROCHE presented a petition from two parishes
in the ccuoty or Limerick. praying for the introduction of Poor
Laws into Irciant%
Mr. WILLIAM ROCHE supported the prayer of the pe-
titio::. The introduction ofan improved system of Poor Laws
would tend greatly to alter the condition of that country, and
indeed they could sc.lrcely expect happiness or a progressive
Frosperity in that country, unless some relief were granted to
the poor.
EXPLOSION OF GUNPOWDER AT LIMERICK.
Mr. D. ROCHE gave notice that, on Tue.;day next, he
would move for a copy of the Memorial presented to the Trea-
sury from Limerick, praying that some relief might be afforded
to the unfortunate persons who had suffered by the late exp!o-
siwa of gunpowder at Limerick.
EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW RAILWAY.

Lord BENTINCK presented a petition from some
place (name not mentioned), praying for leave to bring in a
Bili for the construction of a Railway loom Edinburgh to
Glasgow.

SOAP DUTY.

Lord W. BENTINCK presented a petition from Glasgow,
praying for the repeal of the duty cn Soap.
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The LORD ADVOCATE presented a petition from
Leith, prali-1(-4- for the abcdition of Cher+ Rates.
Mr. "'EASE oregented a petition from the Protestant Dis-
senters of the liaptist denomillatioa of Portsmouth, playing
for the total abolition of Church-rates.

Mr. SHAW LE FE VR E presented petitions from parishes
in Hampshire, praying for the total abolition of Church-rates ;
also a petition from the beer-sellers residing in the same county,
complaining of the alterations in the Beer Act.
Sir GEORGE SINCLAIR—As there was then nothing
before the House, and as he saw the Noble Lord, the Secre-
tary for Ireland, in his place, he wished to put a question to
him with respect to the Irish Tithe Bill. It was a question
which had attracted great attention in all parts of the
country ; and in Scotland, in particular, it was looked upon
as the question which would at once decide the existence
of the Established Church. He wished to knew whether it
was the intention of the Government to bring in the Bill be-
fore Easter ; or was it their intention to do as they had hither-
to done, to postpone its introduction from time to time, and
after it was introduced, to allow it to drag its slow length
along, so that it would not be sent up to the other House till
a very late period in the Session ?
Lord MORPETH was not aware whether Government
would be able to bring forward the Tithe Bill before Easter
or not. The Hon. Baronet must be aware that some Bills
must have precedence of others.
HULL TRINITY HOUSE.

Mr. HUTT wished to know from the Noble Lord below
him (Lord John Russell), whether it was intended to grant a
charter to the Hull Trinity House?
Lord J. RUSSELL was not able to answer the question.
Mr HUTT hoped that the Noble Lord would be a Candi-
date for Hull at the next election.—( A laugh.)