The Sun.
London, England, 1850-03-07 00:00:00

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SUN OFFICE, Seven &Clock

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
(THIS EVENING.)

HOUSE OF LORDS.
The LORD CHANCELLOR
.took his seat on the Wcol-
MIL shortly before Five
Wo'clock.
N PEERS.
Lord LONDESBOROUGH and Lord OVEESTONE took the
oaths and their seats. Lord Londesborough was intro-
duced by Lord Foley and Lord Eddisbury, and Lord
Overst me by Lord Portman and Lord Campbell.
THE CASE OF THE REV. MR. DOBBIN.
The Marquis of LONDONDERRY said he had re-
ceived a letter from the Rev. Mr. Dobbin, stating that
the litter which he had recently read to their Lord-
ships was a forgery. The Rev. Gentleman did not,
however, deny that he was the writer of the first letter
which be had rt al to their Lordships, calling upon
him to substantiate the statements ho bat made in his
plate in their Lordships' House.
PETITIONS.
Lord STANLEY presented a petition from the
agriculturists of Ripoo, praying for the imposition of
a protective duty on foreign corn. He gave notice that
on Tuesday next Lord Redesdale would draw the at-
tention of their Lordships to the present depressed
state of agriculture.
The Earl of ST. GERMANS presented a petition
against the Sunday Trading Prevention Bill, the pro-
visions of which were tyrannical. Ile hoped the second
reading of the Bill would not be pressed this evening.
The Earl of HARROWBY said the Bill was founded
on the report of a Committee of the House of Comment,
and under such circumstances he thought it hardly fair
to oppose the second reading of the Bill. He should
certainly press the second reading of the Bill this
evening.
The Duke of RICHMOND presented several petitions
in favour of a Ten Hours' Bill and against the relay
. system; also some petitions complaining of agricultural
distress, and praying for the re-enactment of protection;
among others, one from Dorsetshire, from a public
meeting.
Lord PORTMAN should have taken the oppor-
tunity of expressing his regret that the meeting bad
bten held, had it not been that a melancholy occurrence
which had then taken place would soon become the sub-
' ject of judicial investigation.
The Duke of RICHMOND was sorry if any unfortu-
nate occurrence had taken place, but he rejoiced that the
misting had been held by the farmers, who, they might
depend upon it, would not suffer the free traders to ride
roughshod over them.
LORD LIEUTENANCY OF IRELAND.
The Earl of MOUNTCASHELL tacked if it was true
that the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland was about
to be abolished as had been stated.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE could give the Noble
Earl no information as ti what might be the future in-
tentions of her Majesty's Government, but he would re-
mind the Noble Earl that the office could only be
abolished by Act of Parliament.
REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE CORN
TRADE (SCOTLAND) BILL.
Lord BROUGHAM moved the committal of this Bill.
" The Duke of RICHMOND urged the postponement
of this Bill until May, in order to give time to consult
the landlords of Scotland on the subject.
Lord BROUGHAM had every wish that the Bill
should receive the amplest consideration, but if he
were to postpone it until May he would risk losing the
Bill. He would move the committal now, and would
not object to postpone the next stage until after Easter.
The Earl of MINTO considered it important that
time should be given to the people of Scotland to con-
sider the Bill.
The Duke of RICHMOND would be satisfied if time
was given to consider the measure, which greatly affected
the rights of the landlords c f Scotland.
Lord BROUGHAM would not object to any delay
which would not throw out the Bill.
The Bill then passed through Committee.
PARTY PROCESSIONS (IRELAND) BILL.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE moved the bringing
up the report cf the amendments to this Bill. Ile sug-
gested to the Noble Duke (Wellington) the propriety
of permitting the report to be now received, and of
moving the clause of w hich be had given notice on the
third reading.
The Duke of WELLINGTON agreed to the sugges-
tion of the Noble Marquis, and gave notice that on the
third reading of the Bill he should move a clause pre-
venting any person appearing in arms in Ireland out of
his house.

Lord MONTEAGLE gave notice of his intention to
move certain clauses on the third reading.
The Earl of ELLENBOROUGFI suggested some
verbal alterations in several of the clauses.

The LORD CHANCELLOR explained the legal
effect of the cl:uses as at present worded, and of the
alterstions suggested by the Noble Earl.
Aft nr a short conversation, in which Earl Grey, the
Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Etlnley, and Lord Beau-
mont took part as to the 1 'gal meaning of .the terms
" shall," " vcill," and " may be :awful,"
Lori BROUGHAM suggested that his Noble Friends
opposite should reconsider the wording of the Bill, for
the purpose of making it unifJrm throughout.
Earl GREY rose, and e ai
(LEFT SPEAKING

HOUSE Or COMMONS.
The SPEAKER took the Chair shortly before Four
o'clock.

PETITIONS.

Several petitions were presented against Sunday labour
in thq Post—,ffice; also several petitions in favour c,f the
Aelarriqge Bill.

Sir W. I'ATTEN presented a petition from Lancaster
in favour of county fi_,aacial boards.
Mr. B. HUGHES presented a petition from Carnar-
von to the same effect.

Mr. NIUN TZ pre3entel a petition from Birmingham
agaiast the excite duty on paper and the advertisement
wad penny newspaper stamp duty.

Mr. SlsOONEßprenntjd a petition from Rugby iL
favour of county financial boards.

Mr. HEYWOOD presertA petitions from Chorley
and other p!aces in Lancashire praying for a reduction
of the duty on tea.

Mr. CIiARTERIS presented several petitions from
places in Scotland against the Marriage Bill.
Mr. PLUNIPTRE presented a petition from a place
in Kent praying the louse to take into consideration
the remuneration elven to surgeons in the Royal Navy.
Mr. 11. BERKELEY presented a petition from a place
in Glouceste rehire in favour of county financial boards;
also petitions from Wakefiel ! and Bristol in favour et*
the ballot.

Mr. BUCK presented a petition from a place in De-
vonshire against the duty on tea.
Mr. HUME presented a retition from a union in
Yorkshire prapng fir the establishment of county
financial boards; a:so petitiuns from Norwich end other
place* egaimt taxes on the diffusion of knowledge.
Mr. PILKINGTON presented a fetition from a place
in Lincolnshire praying for an alienation in the law of
removal and settlement.

Mr. BANKES preier,t.d a petition from Halifax in
five ur of a Ten Hours Bill.

Mr. WRIGHT presented a petition for Manchester
signed by 19,000 persons, prying for a reduction
of the duty on tea; also petitions from GalAshiels and
Dalkeitti praying that an ktfirmation might be substi-
tuted for an oath where persons entertained a conscien-
tious object on to take the latter.

Mr. MILES presintei -a petition from Sali3bury
Against the Marriaqe Bill.
REAL PROPERTY.

Mr.:LOCKE KING gat e notice that this day fortnight
ho should move that, considering that the recent legit-
laden of the House I-a I conferred large benefits upon all
clalses but the landed interest, it was expedient to
remove the existing restrictions on the transfer
of real property, and alliw real property to be bought
and sold according to the same rule. that prevailed iu
rktrence to personal property.
ADMISSION OF JEWS INTO PARLIAMENT.
Mr. r. WOOD gave notice that on an early day he
should move the appoint vent of a Committee to search
the journals of the House for any precedents which re-
late to the admission cf Jews to a seat in the House
without bring previously sworn on the Holy Gospel;
also to inquire in.o and report upon the circumstances
under which Ur. Deed:.,, in 1833, was allowed to make
an affirmation to the c ff,et of the usual oaths on taking
his teat; and to inquire into and report upon the legis-
lative enactments which allow Jews and persons not
prcfossing Christianity t I make affirmation in courts of
law, and be sworn on the Bible where oaths on the
Eiangelists are uitta'ly required.
LORI)-LIEUT'EN'ANCY OF IRELAND.
Mr. REYNOLDS gave notice, that at the sitting (,f
the House to-morrow he should ask the Noble Lord at
the head of the Government if it were the intention of
Government to introduce or support during the present
session of Parliament any measure for the abolition of
the Lord-Lieutenancy of Ireland.