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distinction which was to be observed In the case where a judge
was trying political offences in a Special Commission, or arguing
cases which were to be brought before him. Thecase of Judge
Fletcher had not been brought before the House, but if it had
been, he had no doubt they would have expressed a feeling si-
milar to that which they had done on a former occasion. The
Right Hon. Gentleman bad alluded to the case of Judge Holt,
who, when called upon by the Parliament on a particular occa-
sion, would not give an account of his conduct to the Parlia-
ment, as he held that he was not answerable to them. The
time was that a judge might make any charge he chose. In
the present case the Right Hon. Gentleman had drawn no alter-
native between dismissal and the necessity of the House taking
no notice of the affair. It would surely be an evil if a judge
were to make any charge he liked, and to csnduct himself in
any manner he thought proper. The charge would be made on
the responsibility of the Government, and if frivolous, the Com-
mittee should express a strong opinion upon the subject; but he
thought that if it were contended that in no case whatever
should inquiry take place unless for the purpose of impeach-
ment he must say that it would have the effect of establishing a
rule which would be most detrimental to the interests of the
country. The Right Hon. Gentleman had said that the principle
of libel ought not to extend to political charges; now he would
contend that as much latitude as possible should be given to
political discussions; but that the charge of a judge ought to be
much more limited. It had been complained of that no notice
had been given to the Learned Judge of this motion, but he had
ascertained that he had been in communication with certain
Hon. Members since the debate of Friday last, and it therefore
appeared that he had determined upon a specific line ofconduct.

Mr. HALCOMB rose to address the House amid loud cries
of" Question." The Hon. Member made some observations,
which were completely inaudible in the gallery, from the noise
which prevailed.

The House then divided—
For the motion for discharging the order of the
13th of February l6l
Against it
Majority against Ministers —6

This decision was received with loud and continued cheering.
On re-entering the gallery we found
The report of the committee on the Irish Tithes Composi-
tion Bill, which was agreed to; and Mr. LITTLETON ob.
tained leave to bring in a Bill pursuant thereto.
Mr. SHEIL wished to ask the Right Hon. Secretary for Ire-
land whether he had any objection to lay before the House the
correspondence between the Government and the Commis-
sioners of Stamps, relative to the suppression of the Pilot
newspaper ?

Mr. LITTLETON said he certainly had an objection to
giving up the correspondence, inasmuch as it was not of an
official nature. He had received the communication eight or
ten days, and had replied to it, but not officially.
Mr. SHEIL then gave notice of a motion on the subject for
Tuesday next.
Lord ALTHORP brought up the report of the Poor Law
Commissioners, who were, he took that opportunity of stating,
entitled to the thanks of the country for having discharged an
arduous and laborious duty without having received any remu-
neration whatever.

On the motion of Mr. S. RICE, a new writ was ordered for
the borough of Dudley, the sitting Member (Mr. Campbell)
having accepted the office of Attorney-General, in the room of
Sir W. Home, who retires.
The other orders of the day were disposed of.

The House adjourned at a quarter-past three o'clock, unti
Tuesday next.

OLD BAILEY SESSIONS.-(THIS DAY.)

OLD COURT.
(Before the Judges.)

Charles Riley, aged 55, a watchman employed at the Royal
Mint, was indicted for stealing eighty ounces of silver, the
property of his Majesty.
It appeared in evidence that a pan of silver was left in the
drying-room on the night of the ‘24th of January, and missed
the next morning. No person could have access to the pan
during the night but the prisoner, to whose watch-box a train
of silver powder was traced, and some found in his night
cap. A large quantity of silver was found at his house. The
prisoner confessed his guilt when taken into custody. In
his defence he denied all knowledge of the robbery.
The Jury returned a verdict of Guilty.

NETV COURT.
(Before Mr. Sergeant A RABIN.)

Elizabeth Bennett was indicted for receiving goods, knownig
them to be stolen. The prisoner was found Guilty—to be
transported for fourteen years.
Stephen Nally, a boy about 13 years old, was indicted for
stealing a Bible, value tills. from the College of Hammerton,
county of Middlesex.—Guilty.
William Edwards was indicted for stealing five pigs, the
property of John Irving, Esq., of Manor Farm, Ashford.—
Guilty—to be transported for life.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE-(TIIIS DAY.)

CON'T'RACT FOR CANVASS.

DEPARTMENT OF THE STOREKEEPER-GENE.
RAL OF THE NAVY, SOMERSET-PLACE,
FRB. 22, 18:33.
THE COMMISSIONERS for EXE-
CUTING the OFFICE of LORD HIGH AD-
MIRAL of the UNITED KINGDOM of GREAT
BRITAIN and IRELAND, do hereby give Notice, that
on THURSDAY, the 27th March next, at One o'clock,
they will be ready to treat with such persons as may be
willing to contract for eupplyine—

• 7,000 BOLTS OF CANVASS.
To be delivered by the 31st December, 1834, at his Ma-
jesty's under-mentioned Dockyards, in the following pre-
portions, viz.—

Woolwich. Portsmouth. Plymouth.
Bolts. Bolts. Bolts.
4,500 1,230 1,259
Tenders may be made for the whole quantity, or for
anv quantity, not less than 1,250 bolts,
Instructions for manufacturing the Canvass, and a form
of the Tender, may be seen at the said Office. No Tender
will be received after One o'clock on the day of treaty, nor
any noticed, unless the Party attends, or an Agent for him,
duly authorised in writing.
Every Tender must be delivered at the above Office,
and he accompanied by a letter addressed to the Secretary
of the Admiralty, at Somerset-place, and signed by two
respons,ble persons, engaging to become bound with the
person tendering, in the sum of 251. per cent. on the
value, for the due perfn•mance of the Contract.