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London, England, 1847-01-25 00:00:00

other House of Parliament upon the poor-
law. It appeared that the pressure from without had
had its usual effect. A number of persons out of doors
had raised an unscrupulous and busy agitation,
at the success of which they, no doubt, were
sufficiently rejoiced. It was got up partly from
personal spleen and partly for political objects.
It was stated by these people that the poor-law was for
the benefit of the landlords, but their Lordships would
recollect that when this measure was passed, the express
object of their Lordships was, as he believed, to benefit
the poor and not to benefit the rich.—(Hear, hear.)
He hoped that the Bill would be introduced in a manner
which would ensure for it the most deliberate considera-
tion, and that no part, not an inch of that corner-stone
of the system—the centre authority, should be inter-
fered with without the greatest circumspection and the
most mature consideration. He would have preferred
on this account that the measure had been introduced
into this, rather than the other House of Parliament.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE concurred with the
Noble Lord that no subject of greater importance could
come under their consideration, or more required the
attention of their Lordships. He could not,
however, allow the statement of the Noble
Lord to pass unnoticed. It was not intended
to interfere with the system in the manner
stated by the Noble Lord. It was not intended to do
away with the central authority, or to make any other
changes which wore not required by the circumstances
of the country.
Lord BROUGHAM did not hear any reason why the
Poor-law Bill should not be introduced into that House,
as he was persuaded it would be much more deliberately
and calmly discussed than if it were first brought into
the other House of Parliament.
Earl FITZWILLIAM was, with the Noble and
Learned Lord (Lord Brougham), very much afraid that
the Bill would not be so well considered than if it were
first brought into their Lordships' House. But he
rose to express his satisfaction at what he had heard
from his Noble Friend, that the Government did
not intend materially to. interfere with the mode of
administering the law.—(Hear, hear.) He was certain
from his experience as a guardian, since the passing of
the law, that it was absolutely necessary to have central
superintendence, though, at the same time, he did not
think there should be constant central intereference.
Whether there should be, in the administration of the
poor-law, a Minister who might be perhaps made more
responsible to Parliament by being in Parliament, than
one who was not, on that point he would not give an
opinion, but he was quite sure that if a Minister of that
kind were introduced on that board, that he
ought to be there merely for the purpose of being
questioned in Parliament, and that he ought not to be
there for the purpose of superintending the administra-
tion of the poor-law. That would be most mischievous,
and he trusted that no pressure from without, nor any
desire of conciliating party in the other House, would
make the Government flinch from the principle that the
real superintendence ought to be in the hands of those
persons who were not liable to change with the change
of the day.
Lord BROUGHAM rose to move that two resolu-
tions, agreed to by the House on the 3d of July, 1845,
relative to Railways and Private Bills, be taken into con-
sideration, in order to their being made standing orders.
The resolutions were then agreed to, and their Lord-
ships adjourned.

SMALL DEBTS COURTS ACT.
APPOINTMENTS OF JUDGES.
(From the .1 iir m iny ha m Journal of Saturday.)
Our readers throughout the Midland Counties, and to
the limits of our circulation in the northern towns of
Lancashire and Yorkshire, are anxiously expecting the
long promised official announcement of the Lord Chan-
cellor's selection of the District Judges.
We believe that we are correctly informed, when we
state that Mr. Leigh Trafford, of Cheshire, and udge
of the Warrington Court of Requests, has been offered
and accepted the District Court of Birmingham. The
Learned Gentleman is a barrister of standing and judi-
cial experience.
The clerkship of our local district cannot have been
yet determined, and does not rest exclusively on the
new Judge. The circular letter of the Lord Chancellor
to the judges already appointed, in offering the judge-
ship, states as follows:
• The Lord Chancellor, in making this offer, wishes you to
understand, that in case of your acceptance of office, you
must consider yourself liable to undertake any further duties
that Parliament may think it expedient to impose upon you.
His Lordship would also suggest to you the propriety of con-
sidering whether there are any professional gentlemen who
have claims to the appointment of clerk, arising from their
holding any office connected with ally court in your circuit, and
would be obliged to you to submit their names for his approba-
tion, with any remarks you may think it advisable to make. I
should, at the same time, state that his Lordship is at pre-
sent inclined to think, that, as far as is consistent with the
claims of those whose interests are recognised by the Act,
there should be one principal Clerk to superintend the busi-
ness of the whole Circuit, with an office in each town where
a Court is appointed to be held."

We hear that in Westminster Hall, on Friday, the
following appointments have been already made—more
or less of interest to our readers, and to tho adjoining
counties where our paper circulates :

North Lancashire
South-West Lancashire

Liverpool
Manchester ' R. Brandt.
Bradford C. H. Elsley.
Sheffield W. Walker.
Leeds
York
Lincolnshire
Leicester and Rutland .
Nottingham
Derbyshire
Bath and Wells — Smith.
Bristol
We have heard of no certain appointments for the
Warwickshire district (excluding Birmingham), nor
who will be the fortunate Judge of the Dudley. Wolver-
hampton, and Iron districts, and we do not think that
they are definitely settled.
We hear that great paise is given to the Lord
Chancellor for those selections hitherto made, and
that he has not allowed mere political considerations
to fix the country with unnecessary compensations.
to retired or displaced Judges of the old Courts. Mr.
Starkie, Queen's Counsel, and Mr. Amos, are the
Judges at present appointed in the London metropolitan
districts.

No treasurers are yet appointed, and their districts
will be larger considerably, than those of the Judges,
probably not exceding twenty in number.
Our readers will be glad to learn that our fellow-
townsman, Mr. C. J. Gale, is seleeted as Judge of the
district comprising Hants and the Isle of Wight.

nJeanduinaryth2e2v.
MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
)alue
S(l.7ForLortra.—'Today-lA'dand;nneNfuewrthPerricaed(uvann-cee'oicc°uf
of Raw Sugar, still there was no material falling off in the
demand from the herne-trade and speculators.
Manna CS.—This afternoon the demand was not quite so
active, still 3,070 bags 34 casks of Mauritius at public sale
were all sold, and at prices that averaged those of the last
auction.
REnNED.—TO•dily there was not so much desire shown to
operate in Refined goods, but prices were firm, Brown Lumps
at 69s to 70s, and Standard Lumps 70s 6d te 71s per cwt.
Treacle was not so much in demand, but prices are un-
varied.
EAST INDIA.--This afternoon the quaatity of Bengal Sugar
offered at public sale was large, and amounted to 6,645 bags ;
the whole, however, sold at previous prices.
1101EIGN.—
There has been a further increase in the demand
for Foreign Sugar for home consumption and on speculation
this week.
An immense b usiness has been transacted in
and the rates paid exhibit an
every description, advance on
those previously current of 2s to 4.3 for
yellow and brown,
white. The
and Is 6d to 2s per cwt for whole on offer has been
there are still
cleared off the market, and _ . several orders un-
executed. Privately the chief transactions are two cargoes
of yellow Havannah afloat.
C L.—A stronger desire has been manifested to operate
busyness of moment has been prevented •
in Foreign, but busipri-
vately and 177
vately by
higher rates being , bags of Bahia at
for fine bright
auction were taken in at assred.
consequence of a report that Govern-
TEASI.—To-daY, in t make a
ment has it in contemplation oreduction in the Tea
activity in the market, andprices
duty, there was more ac , _
firmer, it was difficult to purchase sound common Congou
for cash under 10d per lii•
üblic sale, 621 bags of Cey-
Comm.—This afternoon, at p
dull
lon Coffee : the native met with a . demand,. and was all.
taken in at easier rates ; the Plantation sold at steady rates.
Ricl.—The anxiety to purchase fa
on offerg ofa even further
increased this week, and the whole
at a further qualities
has been eagerly cleared off the market, or advance
in pricesof 2s per cwt.
SPlCae.—Black Pepper is still
the rates paid have been fully equal
as been transacted. White
to those previously cur-
rent. Privately a good business
brought rather higher rates, and several purchases were made
privately. At auction 83 bags sold at 4d to 4Ad for mid
dingy. Cassia Lignea is little wanted. Cassi
little passing,
and the inferior kinds can he obtained upon rather lower
terms; but good and fine are held with firmness. The
Quarterly Sales will take place on Monday next. Nutmegs
have been dealt iu with caution, and prices tend downwards.
SPlZlTS.—Jamaica of all sorts has been in extensive
request; indeed the market has been nearly cleared, and at
a rise of 2d to 3d per gallon. Leeward Island has been
much in request, and brought rather higher rates. East
India parcels, sold on the spot, brought 35 id
to 33 2d proof strength. Demerara has been in ex-
cellent demand, and prices are still on the advance.
For Brandy the demand has been brisk, and prices have
slightly- improved. Geneva met with a much better demand,
and prices advanced to 2s 7d to 2s 9d for common shipping
sorts, and 35 3d to 3s 6d for fine for home consumption. For
British Corn Spirits the demand is active. The quotation
for Corn Spirits being now lls 9d, Scotch and Irish lis 8d
nett cash. English Gin, 22 per cent under proof lOs 3d,
and 17 under lOs 9d per gallon.
I NDlGo.—East India is held with firmness at an advance
in the rates of last quarterly sale of 2d to 4d per lb.
SALTPETRE.—Importers of Rough are still willing sellers,
there having been further arrivals, and they submitted to a
reduction on previous rates of 6d per cwt; still a good de-
mand prevailed.
, ogns.,—Olive Oil has again been much in request, and
n . ers manifest firmness, as there is a large consumption
going on, and the stock on the increase. A large business has
skebean transacted. For Linseed Oil the market is looking
r•
Per forward delivery the operations are upon a
more
several extended scale at 25s 9d to 26s per cwt. There are
Tbuyers of Cocoa Nut Oil, and but little is to be had.
ALtioN V.—The stock is on the decrease, and the deliveries
are going on
of this time largely, although prices are much above those
e last
infor season.R ian on the spot
has been ex-
tensively dealt
town and country consumption and th
rates paid have been full h of this ' °
There has y equal to t ose day week.
been a fair business transacted for forward
delivery, and for
he rate ' the last three months of the year,
t s paid are been
45s 6d to 465. Town Tallow has ' much in demand for present delivery, 4 •
All other sorts have b an prices have risen.
been in excellent request, and brought
stiffrates.

The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England had a com-
mittee meeting on Saturday.