The Sun.
London, England, 1825-07-07 00:00:00

PEERAGE.

HOUSE OF LORDS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6.
THE STAFFORD PEERAGE.

The parochial register of St. Andrew's, Worcester, was pro-
duced at the bar of the House on Tuesday last, in order to
ascertain the marriage of those ancestors through whom Mrs.
M'Carthy claimed the above title. The entry of the marriage
appeared in the register, but under such circumstances as to
warrant a suspicion of its not being genuine; in the mean
time the Bishop of Worcester's register was sent for, in order
to compare it with the parochial register, and a transcript of
it was produced to-day by the Registrar of the Diocese. On
examination the suspected interpolations did not appear in
; yet, in every other respect it perfectly corresponded with the
parochial register. The Reverend Mr. Faulkner, Rector of
Saint Andrew's, Worcester, underwent a severe examina-
tion by their Lordships,. in order to elicit from him how
the entries were made. He said that a person, whom he did
Pot know, called on him about a year ago for the register in
question, and having found out the names he wanted, he request-
edto fie allowed to take it to another apartment, and to be left
alone. With this the witness complied, and the applicant had
it-a:considerable time in his possession. On•further examina-
tion, the witness did not recollect whether it was before or after
he gave the register out of his custody that he saw the entries
in question. At the conclusion of the examination,
Mr. ADAM said, that Mrs. M'Carthy had made out no case.
She could not show that she was descended from the Earl of
St,afrortl, a.s she was nct able to prove the marriage of the an-
-Cestors through whom she claimed, nor was it likely that delay
could throw any light on it. The descent of Sir George Jae-
ringliant being proved by the will of the Earl of Stafford, and
Cie only other obtacle, the attainder being done away, he hoped
their Lordships would' recommend to his Majesty the establish-
't et of the claim.
The ATTOILNEV-GENERAL being asked if he had any
ithinietO gay, replied that his predecessor, Sir Vicary Gibbs,
ifi'r'iiiintfte inquiry, was satisfied of the pedigree of Sir
tieqrge Jerningliain ; he, therefore, did not intend to impeach
elfin: • . •
""aAltifri-eatort consultation among their Lordships,
-'•-"trtie'Ear.l of Sit AFTESAITRY put the questions that the claim
be allowed, and that Sir George-Jerningham be called to that
f:rraee,-rlifth were agreed to nemine amtradieenfe.
MC:-Stafibrd Cooke intends to prefer his claim to a peerage
i.t' the same title, but of a more ancient origin, in the neat
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APPEAT.s.—GRANT V. PEDIE.
the CoMptittee of Privileges had adjourned, the
Loitti cBANCEr.r.on gave judgment in the above appeal,
• which he said-invelved-no_ teas importance than whether a
inao born in Scotland should be subject to the Scotch laws
a' itb ifiOdrdit, till lie'died—in whatever part of the world
,Ilii..!lshourd live. The appellant was .a Solicitor, residing in
and the Court. of Session in Scotland exercised a
,*jttirigidtction over, hint ratione origi nus ; though he had
i:ialeietiller property nor representation in Scotland, nor was he
e4levei served with notice of the action, and, what was more ex-
bttramdinary, the subject- of the action arose from a contract
~).-ftralliaiir England. By the laws of Scotland, if a contract was
&vied, in that country pursuant to a particular form, it would
,ere,jurisdietion to:the Court of Session to proceed against a
than in his absente ; bet this did not come under that head,
nor did he (the Lord Chancellor) think it consistent with the
spirit-of any law: he certainly could not reconcile it to reason ;
sort therefore he should move that the interlocutor be reversed,
which was accordingly agreed to.

r. A "on;'s SOCIETY.--The Governors and
friends of this Society, which has for its object the maintain-
leg, clothing, and supporting the legitimate children of every
.eiase of poor and necessitous persons, celebrated their miniver.
•s re festival yesterday, at the Old London Tavern, Bishops-
- gdte-street, where an excellent dinner was served up in the
best style, with better wines than are usually supplied on
• suche occasions.. The Duke of SUSSEX,. patron of the So-
amp., was to have presided ; but he sent an apology, on the
,tfoon<iloc severe indisposition, and accompanied it by a done-
tienaoc,,lo, guineas. In the absence of his Royal high-
ness, the chair was filled' by Samuel Thornton, Esq., who
was jsuppnrted c,hy-in,,numerous assemblage of respectable gen-
AA soon as ifinner was over and the customary loyal
tnees* 6'04- tlid Chairman proposed " Prosperity to Saint
:eisfe'iScidiety,":'Whicle was received with the most energetic,
ap*haa's4 by -the company. The children were then intro-
dta.eci,; and excited great interest by their neat and healthy
appearance.' One Of -them ascended a table, and recited at
appropriate poetic address, which was warmly applauded.
S4veral appeals were ' then made on behalf of the charity;.
from which, it appeared, that with the exception of Christ's Hos-
pital, the eehocils of this Society alone afford an asylum in Lon-
;lee, where the'6lildren of that numerous and respectable class
of persons, who are above the lowest poor, and untainted with
crime, can obtain a suitable education and a home until ther be
able to provide for themselves. Unfortunately; however, the
ftatids of this truly praiseworthy institution have declined of late,
eend it is now 1,0001. in debt. This circumstance having awa-
kaseal rainsiderable interest and regret in the breasts of reflect-
tog and generous individuals, the subscriptions and donations
announced by the treasurer amounted to upwards of-4001.
• BLOOMSBURY SCIIOOh SOCIETY.—A meeting
was held on Tuesday evening at the School-room, Perry-street,
*mem Town, when sn examination of the children of these
schools took place in the presence of a numerous and respect-
able assembly. Owing to some neglect on the part of the car-
looters, the platform unfortunately gave way, and the party,
nearly, fifty in number, were precipitated to the ground. No
serious injury was sustained beyond some-shins scraped and
coats torn% Amongst the sufferers were,—Joseph Busher.
worth, • Esq. M.P.; W. Williams, Esq. 'M.P.; Reverend
)r. Dobriowski, of Gottingen ; Reverend Professor Tholluk,
tit Berlin ; Rev. Dr. Friedlander, and some•other foreigners.
l'he Canadian Chiefs, in full dress, were not on the. platform
*she time, but arrived sufficiently early-to gaze upon the scene
of, confusion. When order was restored the examination pro-
ceeded. Above 400 boys went through the manual exercise
. of the British School System of Education.; and then • read a
few chapters of their elementary books, answered many clues-
, tiona, and altogether acquitted themselves very respectably._
'There were above two hundred girls also present, and it was
altogether an interesting and grateful exhibition. When the
'examination ceased, W. Williams, Esq., M.P., took the Chair,
and Mr. Millar, one of the Secretaries, read the Report.—
The Society had existed five years, and had expended 9001. in
building two school-rooms, leaving about 7001. more to be
paid. These rooms can accommodate 600 children, and the
Committee ascertained that more titan 1,500 children in the
perieh of St. Pancras were utterly destitute of education.—
Nine-hundred girls have already received the benefits of these
sitiools.. The site of the new buildings has been given at a
vary low rent by the Brewer's Company, and the Society hopes
to add a school for 150 infants. The Union, the Fitzroy, and
the National Schools, together with the Pancras Society, afford
edtsaition for 2,400 children, but double that number require
eati, a provision.