The Sun.
London, England, 1840-03-04 00:00:00

the pone of Calcutta by the will of the late Gen. Martin,
amounting to 100,000/. sterlirr, praying for an in-
quiry whether the money had been appropriated accord-
ing to the te.tator's intention. Tne Hon. Member
moved that the petition be printed, and gave notice that
he should call the attention of the Howe to it on this
day fortnight.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL presented a peti-
tion signed by 33,000 inhabitants of Edinburgh, praying
for the total abolition of the Corn-laws ; also a petitioc
from the Mayor and Town-Council of Ipswich, express-
ing their opinion that it was for the public good that the
privileges of the House should be preserved ; also a
petition from the Minister, Elder, and all the Male
Inhabitants of a parish in Aberdeen, against the Intru-
sion of Ministers.
Mr. J. O'CONNELL presented several petitions
from Kerry in favour of extension of the Elective
Franchise and Corporate Reform.
Mr. GREG presented a petition, signed by 1,200
inhabitants of Ashton, praying for a repeal of the Corn-
laws ; also from the operative spinners of maocheA( r,
oral ing for the repeal of the " crud and iniquitous
bread tax."
The Chester and Birkenhead Railway Bill was read
a third time, and passed.
Captain POLH ILL presented several petitions,
praying for Church Extension.
Mr. M'KINNON presented a petition of much im-
portance to engineers engaged in the construction of
railways. It was from Mr. Reinagle, an engineer, who
stated that in consequence of the overflowing of the
waters during the last winter, he had been unable to
make the survey and prepare the plans which were ren-
dered necessary by the Standing Orders of the House,
by the Ist March. He therefore prayed that the time
might be extended to the Ist May, or the Ist June.
Mr. GREENE—Was the petitioner connected with
any particular line, or was the prayer general ?
Mr. M'KINNON said the prayer of the petition
was general.
Referred to the Committee on Private Bills.
Mr. BANNERMAN presented a petition from
Aberdeen, in favour of Non-Intrusion.
The LORD ADVOCATE brought in the Fie-
citious Voters'(Scotland) Bill, which was read nfirst time.
COURT OF CHANCERY.
Mr. G. BERKELY presented a petition from the
Attorneys and Solicitors of Cheltenham complaining of
the delays in the Court of Chancery, and praying the
House to adopt some measure for the purpose of reme-
dying the evils forthwith. He cordially concurred in the
prayer of the petition.

NEW WRIT.
On the motion of Sir T. FREMANTLE a new
writ was issued for the borough of Helston, in the room
of Viscount Cantilupe, who had accepted the Chiltern
Hundreds.
On the motion of Sir T. FREMANTLE, leave of
tbsence was given to Mr. W. Miles for a fortnight, on
account of illness in his family ; to Mr. Godson till
he 13th of April, to attend the Circuit; and to Mr.
iergeant Talfourd till the 15th of April, for the same
purpose.—(Hear, hear.)
On the motion of Mr. Alderman COPELAND,
leave of absence was given to Mr. Davenport and to
Mr. Cresswell.
Lord CHARLES FITZROY gave notice of his
intention to move for copies of certain despatches.
Captain PECHELL gave notice that on this day
fortnight, it was his intention to move that the petipon of
Dr. Sheppard should be referred to a Select Committee`
Mr. HENRY BERKELEY gave notice that .on
the 17th of this month he should move that the pcti-
-ion of the Rev. Nickolas Bennett be taken into con-