The Sun.
London, England, 1844-03-19 00:00:00

JURISPRUDENCE IN SCOTLAND.

Mr. WALLACE gave notice that instead of the
motion for a Committee to inquire into the state of
jurisprudence in Scotland, he would to-morrow
move for the appointment of a Royal Commission.
IRELAND—THE ARMY.

Sir G. CLERK laid on the table numerous returns
relating to the cost of the Commissariat, and the
number of men and officers recently employed in
Ireland, in consequence of the repeal agitation,
In answer to a question from Mr. F. FRENCH,
Sir JAMES GRAHAM said, that Mr. Mathews
had been appointed a provincial auditor of poor-law
accounts, with a salary of 500/. a year. The ap-
pointment had been made under the last Act, the
provisions of which it was the intention of the Go-
vernment to carry into effect.
CHARITABLE BEQUESTS.

Sir H. W. BARRON moved, according to notice,
for "Returns made into the office of the Commissioners
of Charitable Donations and Bequests since 1830,
specifying name of testator or donor, particular
diocese or court. Number of bills filed, or
actions or other suits instituted, in any Court, in
each year, specifying the time of filing bills or com-
mencing actions. Number and particulars of cases
prosecuted to conclusion, or settled by compromise ;
the amount of money realised, and the taxed costs or
expenses deducted. Number of cases where the
Commissioners have interfered, and recovered or ad-
ministered any funds or property without
.cost, with
the amount and expenses. Amount of sums voted by
Parliament, in aid of the Board of Charity, since
1830. Number and names of the counsel for the
board in each case, and amount of fees paid to counsel
in each case and every year. Number of cases in
which suits instituted have not been prosecuted
to a final decision or termination. Number
of cases in which the Board of Donations now
administer the funds; compensation by way of
agency. Sums in progress of recovery. Sums in
each case recovered and the expenses, compar-
tively. Sums now invested in the names of the
Commissioners, and specifications of annuities and
charities now under the consideration of the board.
Specification of the number and particulars of the
charitable donation and bequests which appear to
have been devoted to Roman Catholic schools,in-
stitutions, or charities. The number of meetings in
each year, for the last five years, held by the Commis-
sioners; also, the names of the Commissioners present at
each meeting. The total number of Commissioners, their
names and occupations. Return of all communica-
tions between the Commissioners and the Rev. Mr.
Birmingham, of Ballysaxe ; also his answer to the
same respecting a legacy left to endow a school at
said place. Copy of that part of the will of the per-
son -who-left said legacy, as far as relates to said be-
quest. Amount of all costs incurred in all case since
1830. Names and particulars of cases, when pro-

ceedings commenced, what progress made, and when
terminated. Amount of the principal moneys in dis-
pute, and costs deducted in each case."—Ordered.

VICTORIA PARK.

In answer to a question from Sir W. CLAY as to
the progress made in the arrangements for the forma-
tion of the Victoria Park,
The Earl of LINCOLN said that the whole of
the ground intended to be included in the park was
not yet in the possession of -the Government. The
site of the park would occupy 262 acres : of these
179 were in the hands of the Commissioners of
Woods and Forests, and the remaining 83, which
belonged to six proprietors, remained unpurchased,
because the Commissioners were of opinion that
the price demanded was an extravagant one. The
usual steps, however, would be taken to ascer-
tain the value by a jury. They did not think it ad-
visable to commence the formation of the park till
the entire of the land was in their hands. It would
be in their possession before autumn, when the neces-
sary steps would be taken.
In reply to a question from Sir V. BLAKE, who
was quite inaudible in the gallery,
Sir J. GRAHAM regretted that the Hon.
Baronet had not given him some notice of the ques-
tion. He understood the document which the Hon.
Baronet had read to have reference to that portion of
the poor-law which caused the removal of poor
Irish who had made settlements in parishes in
England to Ireland, where they had no settlement,
and complaining of such a state of things. All he
could inform the Hon. Baronet on the subject at pre-
sent was, that it would be taken into consideration
under the proposed New Poor-law Bill.
Sir WALTER JAMES asked the Hon. Baronet
whether he had taken pains to authenticate the state-
ment which he had read to the House.
Sir V. BLAKE said he had received his informa-
tion from a gentleman of the greatest respectability,
whom he had known for several years.