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London, England, 1853-07-09 00:00:00

CUSTOMS ACTS.

The house then went into committee on the Customs
Acts.
On the resolution relating to the duties to be levied in
the Isle of Man,
Sir J. WALMSLEY hoped that after the petition he
had that day presented from the Isle of Man, the hon.
gentleman, the Secretary to the Treasury, would not pro-
ceed with the resolutions.
Mr. WILSON said that by the present customs regula-
tions in the Isle of Man, the duties levied were lower than
those in England, and, in consequence of a system of
licences, a monopoly had been created which diminished
the imports of some articles into the island. The
Treasury had received constant applications from the
Isle of Man for an alteration which would allow the
free importation of all the articles that were re-
quired, and the reason of the proposed change was
with a view to that effect. In order to attain that, it
had been found necessary slightly to raise the duties.
He had received resolutions from the House of Keys,
which did not offer any objection to the general principle
of the alterations, although objections were made to some
of the details ; but as a whole the authorities of the island
were in favour of the change. The effect would be, that
for the first time the Isle of Mau would have the privilege
of the entire coasting trade of the United Kingdom, and
have an export and import trade such as it never possessed
before. If there was any surplus revenue, it would be
appropriated to the improvement of the harbours of the
island.

Lord STANLEY wished to know if he understood cor-
rectly that no objection was taken to the substance of the
resolutions in the island, but only to separate parts of it.
Mr. WILSON—There was certainly some difference of
opinion, but the authorities of the island, on the whole,
were of opinion, that in order to effect the desired object
some increase of duties was necessary.
Mr. G. HAMILTON could confirm the statement of the
hon. gentleman with regard to the applications which. had
been made to the Treasury from the Isle of Man ; but he
hoped the house would cautiously consider any changes
that were to be made. He complained that no time had
been allowed for the island to come to a decision upon this
matter. It would be better to defer the consideration of
these resolutions until the authorities of the island had
time to consider them.

Mr. WILSON said ihat the Tre..sury minute had been
submitted to the House of Keys, and the resolutions were
agreed to by them.
Sir J. WALMSLEY said that a gentleman (Mr. W. Cal-
lister) was in this country with full authority from the
House of Keys. The Government were by a side wind
endeavouring to destroy the constitution of the Isle of
Man. The hon. gentleman concluded by moving that the
chairman report progress.
Lord J. MANNERS would be glad to know what had
been the practice on former occasions.
Mr. WILSON said it bad been the practice to consult
the Isle of Man before introducing any bi2l to tax the
island. He had followed that cource on the present occa-
sion. He had not been aware that Mr. Callister was in
London, and he had no objection to corcur in the motion
of the hon. baronet (Sir J. Walmsley), in order that Mr.
Callister might see him at the T..ea sury, when this ques-
tion might be considered.

The CHAIRMAN then reported progress. Tho house re
sumed.

SUCCESSION DUTY BILL.

Sir J. PAKINGTON said he believed that the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer had made a statement at an early
period of the evening as to the course he proposed to pur-
sue with regard to this bill. He (Sir J. Pakington) was
rot present when that statement was made, he therefore
asked the right hon. gentleman what he proposed doing ?
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER repeated
the statement given in an earlier part of our report, that
the bill would be proceeded with and the amendments con-
sidered on Monday.
Mr. HENLEY hoped that members would have the bill
in good time in order to give them an opportunity of con,
sidering the amendments.
GENERAL BOARD OF HEALTH (No. 3) BILL.
This bill was read a second time.
BELFAST MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES BILL.

On the order of the day for going into committee on this
bill,

Mr. BOITVERIE said this was to all intents and pur-
poses a private bill, and ought to have gone through the
usual forms of private bills, but it was brought in as a Go-
vernment bill. If this practice were continued it would
lead to numbers of applications to Government to under-
take p:ivate bills in order that the parties might save them-
selves the trouble and expense of applying in the usual
form. Having entered his caveat against such a practices
he should take no further proceeding respecting it.
The bill then went through committee.
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS ACT AMENDMENT

BILL.
This bill passed through committee.
JEVANGEE PESTONGEE, AND RIISTOMGEE

VICAGEE.

The adjourned debate on the question of printing this
petition was resumed, and after a short discussion, was
negatived.

CORRUPT OFFENCES (COLONIES) BILL.
The bill was read a second time.
COURTS OF COMMON LAW (IRELAND BILL).
This bill, as amended, was considered, and ordered to
be read a third time on Thursday next.

NATIONAL EDUCATION (IRELAND)
( Mr. COWAN moved for an address for copies of the
correspondence between the Treasury, the Stationery-office,
the Commissioners of National Education in Ireland, and
any other parties, on the subject of the recent or intended
changes in the mode of preparation, publication, and sup-
ply of the Irish National School books ; of the names and
places of abode of the agents hitherto employed by the
said commissioners for the supply of these books, whether
to the National Schools or to the public, with the rate and
amount of their remuneration, the value of books supplied
to or sold by such agents, and the amount received as the
produce of such sales, during each of the last ten years ;
and of the names of any persons who have been appointed
in consequence of the new arrangements, the nature of
their duties, and the amount of their salaries.
Agreed to.
The house adjourned at a quarter past one.