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

POOR-LAWS (IRELAND.)

The Marquis of WIMTNCEATH would give notico of
a motion for inquiry into the election of certain Oeardians
in Ireland for the 9th instant.
The Marquis of NOR M ANBY said that he hoped the
motion would be postponed—it went to cast a slur upon
Mr. Nicholl, who could not be informed of the notice
until Sunday, and could not communicate any informa-
tion to him before Thursday.—(Hear, hear, hear.)
This was, he thought, a most delicate subject,
as affecting the introduction of the Poor-laws into Ireland.
He was not now making any objection to the inquiry, but-
he would suggest that it should be deferred until after

Easter.
The Marquis of WESTMEATH would be the last
person to do anything unfair by Mr. Nicholl, who was
very little affected by the motion; not more than he was
by the papers already on the table. The motion aftected
the successful working of the Poor-law in Ireland, and
he should persevere.
The Marquis of NORMANBY understood the Noble
Marquis would confine his statement to what was con-
tained in the papers on the table.
Their Lordships adjourned at Half-past Eight till to
morrow (this day).

PARLIAMENTARY DI VISION.

(From the Dotes and Proceedings qf Me House of Commons.)
TUESDAY, MARCH 31.
SALE OF BEER (No, 2.) BILL.

Order for Second Reading readl Motion made, and Ques-
tion proposed,—" That the Bill be now read a second time :"
—Amendment proposed, to leave out the word " now," and at
the end of the Question to add the words "upon this day six
months :"—Question put, " That the word now' stand part
of the Question :"—The House divided :

MAJORITY—AYES, 110.
Acland, Sir Thoma s Filmer, Sir E. Philips, Igark
kttwood, W. 1 Fleming, Admiral Plumptre, J. P.
Bailey, J. \ Greene, T. G. Praed, W. T.
Bailey, Joseph, jun. 1 Grimsditch, T. Protheroe, E.
Baines, E. ' Halford, H. Plisey, Philip
Baring, F. T. I Hall, B. Rice, E. B.
Barnard, E. G. Hamilton, C. J. B. Ili,•hards, Richard
Barington, Lord Hawkes, T. Itolleston, Colonel
Basset, John Heatlime, G. J. Round, C. G.
Ball, N. Hector, C, J. Rushbrooke,"Colonel
Bethel!, R. Henr.iker, Lord Rushout, Bowles
Blackburn, John I. Hepburn, Sir T. B. widen, LW
Illakernore, R. Hindley, C. rlett, Hon. Y.
Bradshaw, James Hodgson, R. Shaw, b.
Bramston, T. W. Hope, Charles Slangy, ft.
Briscoe, J. Hughes, W. B. Smyth, Sir G. 14 .
Broadley, Henry Hurt, Francis Somerset, Lord G.
Brocklehurst, J. Inglis, Sir R. H. Sotheron, T. E.
Arotherton, J. Jernayn, Earl Spry, Sir S. B.
Bruges, W. H. L. Jones, T. Teignmouth, Lord
Buck, Lewis W. Kemble, Henry Thornhill, George
Burrell, Sir C. M. Knight, Henry Gaily Townley, R. G. _
Burroughes, N. N. Lennox, Lord G. Turner, W.
Cavendish, Hon. C. Lennox, Lord A. Vero. Sir C. B.
Cavendish, Hon. G. Liddell, H. T. Vivi All. John linnis
Chetwynd, W. Lygon. General Waddington. H. S.
Compton, H. Mackenzie, Thomas Walker, R.
Darby, George Mildma P. St. J. Welby, G. Earle
Duffield, Thomas ?tiles, W. White, Andre*
Dundas, C. W. D. .{onypenny, T. G. Winnington, 1
Du Pre, George Mordaunt, Sir J. Veinnington, H
Eastnor, Viscount Packe, C. W. Worsley, liord
Egerton, W. T. Paget, Lord Alfred Wyndham, W.
Estcourt, T. G. B. Palmer, R. Young, Sir W.
Evans, William Parker, John
Farnham, a B. Parker, R. T.
Feilden, W. Patten, John Wilson
Fellowes, Edward Pendarves, E. W.

TIELLERS.
Pakington, John S.
Sanford, E. A.

Beamish, F. B.
Bustleld, W.
Duke, Sir James
Ewart, W.
Finch, Francis
(Mon, W. 0.
Gisborne, T.
Hill, Lord k. M. C.
Hothouse, T. B.
Hume, Joseph
Huinphery, J.

NORITY—NOES,
James, W.
Johnson, General
Jones, John
Marsland, H.
Morris, David
Muntz, G. F.
Muskett, G. A
Pryme, G.
Rundle, John
Scholefield, J.
Strickland, Sir G.

Thornely, Thomas
Vigors, N A.
Wakley, Thomas
Wallace, R.
Ward, H. G.
Williasos, W.
Wilshere, W.
Wood, Benjamin

Ltias.
Warburton, H.
Alston, R.

CORN LAWS.

(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
LIVERPOOL—WEninsDAT.
This morning a Meeting of the Town Council was held in
the Town Hall, Joshua Walmesley, Esq., Mayor, in the Chair,
one of the objects of which was to take into consideration the
propriety of petitioning the Legislature to repeal the Corn-
laws.
Mr. Honosort contended that the Council ought not to in-
terfere in national questions, and that its duty solely consisted
in attending to the interests of the borough.
Mr. Alderman Slim triumphantly reputed this position, and
showed that the present Corn-laws, by injuring the manufac-
turing interests of this country, very materially jeopardised the
welfare of this port. Our trade was decreasing, because we
refused to take corn from those who had it to spare ; and, what
was worse, those nations had commenced manufacturing not
only articles of apparel but machinery. In Zurich there was
an establishment which consumed five tons of iron a day in
making machinery ; and at Liege another, at which 4,000
hands were regularly employed. He also showed, from his own
experience, that hosiery and cutlery might be imported into
this country 20 per cent. cheaper than they could be bought at
Nottingham and Sheffield. The Corn-laws had produced
these effects, and therefore he proposed a petition to Parlia-
ment for their repeal.
Mr. Alderman Hovr seconded the motion.
Mr. Wits. RATHBONE proved that woollen cloth, manufac-
tured in Germany, could be had at Hull for 12s. 341: per yard,
whilst at Leeds it would cost 18s. Unless the present system
were altered, whatever official people might say, the trade of
the country would go, and not return.
Mr. War. WALLAcs Count said he supported the petition
because it ca led the attention of the Legislature to the general
evils arising from the Corn-laws. Their effect on the poor po-
pulation could scarcely be conceived.
Mr. Bourox mentioned that Lord Snndon, the Conserntive
°off a his change
Lordship'sinhsys-
tem, way
of Memberand for tthae
manygbroeraotug h, was in
ethers favour
were
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of thinking.

Mr. Alderman BLACKBURWE ably supported the petition.
Mr. BUSHELL (a Tory) opposed it on the same grounds as
Mr. Hodgson.

Mr. Y',TES replied to the last speaker, and then the petttion
was adopted without a division.

It win be presented, on an early evening, by Lord Stwdon.

NAVAL COURT MARTIAL.—Mr. F. Strong,
master of the packet Skylark, was recently tried by Court
Martial at Devonport, on charges of having behaved disre-
spectfully towards his commanding officer, Lieut. Ludt?, in
November last. The expressions which he had used towards
Lieut. Ludd were, " further than your being my commanding
officer, I consider you my inferior in every respect." The
warmth of feeling had been caused by an order 'for the women
to leave the vessel. The accused was found guilty, but,
h incon-
sequence of the extremely good character which he
ba:h horse
previously to this affair, he was rnereLy sentenced
admo-
nished, and was admonished accordingly.
n week, some evil disposed per.
,bsath
oirlow:nligtotoe the
INCENDIARISM AT WHITBY.—On. hursday
night or early on Friday morning week,
Mary, of this place,
son attempted to set fireir to the t
confined state of the atmosp
then lying opposite 1%
jury was done. The miscreants also took away some iron rode,
. Ghere's boat
-yard
re_
of the vessel. Mr. Thomas Wright, the
the working
venting
and displaced the machinery, evidently with the desigst of p
which ' l , hope will -
the offender, we sincere 7, be the
owner of the boat, has offered a reward of 201. Tor the appre
liension of . .
means of bringing them to justice.—Tyne Pilot.
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THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN.
VNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MADAME
YESTRIS,
THIS EVENING, APRID 3.
Will Ise performed Sheridan's Comedy of
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.
Charles Surface by Mr. CHARLES KEMBLE;

Sir Peter Teazle, Mi. W. Farren ; Sir Oliver Surface, Mr.
Bartley ; Sir Benjamin Backbite, Mr. Harley; Joseph Sur-
face, Mr. Cooper ; Crabtree, Mr. F. Matthews; Moses, Mr:Kee-
ley ; Lady Teazle, Madame Vestris ; Mrs. Candour, Mrs. Or-
ger ; Maria, Miss Lee.
Ti conclude with the Farce of
THE RINGDOVES.

Sir Harry Ringdove, Mr. F. Matthews; Harry Ringdove,
Mr. Charles Mathews ; Miss Losgelackit, Mrs. Orger ; Ce-
cilia, Miss Lee.

Dtves Boles, Is. ; Second Price, 3s. 6d.; First and Second
Circles, bs. ; Second Prise, 2s. 6d. ; Pit, 3s. ; Second Price,
2s. ; Gallery, ls.
Doors to be opened at half-past Six—the performances to
ammonite at Seven &Clock.

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upon application.
Private Boxes to be had solely of Mr. Andrews, bookseller,
167, New Bond-street.