The Sun.
London, England, 1847-11-24 00:00:00

THE CRISIS-RAILWAYS.

Mr. J. MACGREGOR presented two petitions
from the Chamber of Commerce and merchants of
Glasgow. The first related to the monetary crisis,
the other prayed that the time for completing the
railways already authorised might be extended.
THE POOR-LAW COIUMISSION.
Mr. BANKES wished to know from the Noble
Lord who had been appointed to the office of Presi-
dent of the Poor-law Ccmmission, and who was re-
sponsible for the operations of the Commission up to
the time of such appointment.
Lord J. RUSSELL replied that no appoint-
ment had yet been made to the office of
President of the PoJr law Commission. When it
was made, he would state the fact to the House. An
order of Council was issued making the Commis-
sioners under the former Act responsible for the ad-
ministration of the laws.

THE MURDERS IN IRELAND AND THE

PRIESTS.

Mr. HARRISON wished to know from the Right
Hon. Gentleman the Secretary for Ireland if any
steps had been taken by the Government to bring
to trial two priests, mentioned in the debate of last
night, as having denounced Major Mahon from
the altar, and who had, therefore participated in
his murder ; and whether similar steps had
been taken against a priest who gave evidence at
an inquest that he had denounced the man on whom
it was held, and who was shot a few hours after ?
Sir W. SOMERVILLE—I have to state that
no steps have yet been taken by the Government on
the subject.
Mr. F. O'CONNOR. wished to know whether any
steps had been taken to bring to justice the three
persons, against whom a verdict of wilful murder
had been returned for having been concerned in the
murder, in 1834—(Laughter)—of Major Forrest,
Archdeacon Ryder, and Mr. Bagnell ?
Sir W. SOMERVILLE—Perhaps the Hon.
Member will have the kindness to give notice of the
question.
UNDER-SECRETARY FOR THE COLONIES.
Mr. ANSTEY wished to know whether Mr.
Stephen had resigned the Under-Secretaryship of the ,
Colonial-office, and if so, who was his successor ?
Lord J. RUSSELL said Mr. Stephen was at pre-
sent the Under-Secretary for the Colonies. He had
claimed leave of absence for a stated period on ac-
count
of ill health, which had been granted to him.'
Mr. Merivale
State to the colotsiesti.le Under-Assistant Secretary of
PUNISHMENT OF DEATH.
Mr. EWART gavensotice that on Thursday he
should bring forward his
repeal of the punishment of!ritol,n; raencdotmhmateonndiFnrgidtahye
he should ask the GovernmeXa—questionwith respect
to the Bank Charter Act.
TIIE COUNTY COURTS
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER
stated, in reply to Mr. Bankee, that
these courts were at present paid bat the judges of
Y fees' but that
their salaries were fixed.
FEES IN COURTS OF LAW AND F_qurry.
Mr. Ii.OMILLY gave notice of his intention to
move upon an early day for the appointment of a
Select Committee to inquire into the fees of the
Courts of Law and Equity.
THE CASE OF CAPTAIN NORRIS.
Mr. N. MAILER gave notice that he would, to-
morrow, move for copies of the correspondence Which -
had taken place between the Lord LieNuvitteinl anretsofpecltreto
land and the Roman Catholic clergy
certain attacks made by Captain Norris, of the Board
of Works, upon the character of the Roman Catholic
clergy of that country.
STATE Oh' THE REVENUE.
Mr. HUME gave notite (,f his intention tom. ovp,
ikfoii,nn early day, for the am:ointment of a Select
Committee, to inquire irate the intent state of the

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