The Sun.
London, England, 1845-07-08 00:00:00

An 'lox. MEMBER asked what was intended to be
done with the Irish Lunacy Bill.
Sir R. PEEL's answer was not heard in the gallery,
but it was followed by some laughter in the Reuse.
Lord J. RUSSELL said that the Ecclesiastical
Courts Bill was prepared by his Honourable Friend the
iNleraber for Devon, who (from the state of his health,
as we under Stood) would not take part in the further
discussion this session. But if he thought that he could
secure a sufficient number of days, he would himself—
'inowever unfit he might be—proceed with the Bill. In
1842 a similar Bill was brought in by her Majesty's Go-
vernment, and the House assented to the principle, and
passed the second reading. If, as it appeared, he could not
earry the Bill this session, he hoped that next year
be would receive from her Majesty's Government the
same assistance which in a similar situation he had given
to them.—(A laugh.) The Right Hon. Gentleman had
spoken of the motions of which notice had been given to
be brought forward on the order of the day for
:going into Committee of Supply. Now, he (Lord John
Russell) could not say what Gentlemen might think
proper to withdraw their notices for the sake of
allowing the public business to proceed, and
of preventing the. pession being inconveniently pro-
tracted ; but he would say, that there was one motion,
which he knew his Noble friend near him (Lord
Palmerston) thought it necessary to bring in upon
the question r:2 supply—that was a motion on
the subject oe. the question which had arisen between
Spain and Me Government with respect to the sugar
duties.—('clear.) On that question it was the iroen
tion or. phis Noble Friend to ask the opinion of
the I3.ouse.—(llear, hear.) With respect to the Bills
gives up by the Right Hon. Gentleman, so far was he
tro'.n concurring in the opinion that the Government
were to blame, he thought that so many important mea-
?sures were brought in at the early part of the session,
that other business could not be further advanced.
LANDLORDS AND TENANTS (IRELAND) BILL.
Captain OSBORNE asked what was the intention of
the Government with respect to this Bill, on account of
which several Irish Members were now remaining in
town ?—(Cheers and laughter.)
Sir R. PEEL said that the Bill had been referred to
a Select Committee in the other House, and he was un•
able to say when it would reach this House.
IRISH COLLEGES BILL.
In answer to a question from Sir J. GRAHAM,
CaptaiteOSßOßNE said that he thought the Irish
Members would not object to the second reading of this
Bill being fixed for Wednesday.
THE ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS BILL

Sir R. INGLIS congratulated the House that this
MI was withdrawn for this session, and he hoped that
as the Government had formerly brought in a much less
objectionable measure, they would not now accept this
Bill from their opponents.—(Hear, hear.)
Sir R. PEEL said that the Government Bill in 1842
was very materially altered. Although the House as-
sented to the principle, the Government did not think it
desirable to proceed further at that time, in consequence
of the formidable opposition that was presented to it.
The principle of the present Bill was so much the same,
that he could not refuse his concurrence in it so far.
BILLS OF EXCEIANGE BILL.

lord HOWICK said, that although the Bill was one
of a commercial character and should be passed, yet
there was ()Re clau‘e which was not necessary, and he
Impel the measure would not be pressed after a majority
of Members had left town.

Sir R. PEEL said that no advantage would be taken,
IRISH REGISTRATION.
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Mr. REDINGTON wished to ask what was the in.

tension of the Government with respect to the registra-
tion in Ireland, which was in a most unsatisfactory
state ? This and other measures relating to Ireland was
mentioned in her Majesty's speech, but anytkingimpor-
tent to *eland was neglected by the present rarhament.
Sir R. PEEL was suprised that the Hon. Gentleman
should have said that the subject of Irish registration
ha been mentioned in the speech from the Throne. He
was not aware that it had. It was true that shortly
after the commenceitent of the session statements had
been made of the intention of the Government to intro-
duce the Maynooth Grant Bill and the Irish Colleges
The former measure had been carried, and the lat-
ter was coming on again that night, and would probably
occupy a week. He thought, therefore, the Hon. Mem-
ber had no ground for complaining of the course the
Government had pursued with respect to Ireland.
COAL TRADE PORT OF lONDON BILL.

Mr. lIUME wished to know whether the Government
would fix to-day or to-morrow—some day on which the
House might come to some decision with respect to the
Coal Duties Continuance Bill ?

Sir R. PEEL could not fix any day on which the sub-
ject might be brought forward.
Lord CLEMEN'FS askel, in reference to an order
which had been issued by the Lord-Lieutenant of Ire-
Lind, what was meant by a superintending magistrate,
and what were the intentions of Government with regard
to Ireland ?

Sir T. FREMANTLE replied that, in addition to the
number of stipendiary magistrates, ten gentlemen had
been appointed to the disturbed districts of Ireland, in
order that they might concert together to take the most
effectual means for ermine the constabulary and distri-
buting the force, and Government had thought it ad-
visable to appoint one magietrate to exercise discre-
tionary power over the others. Whwever suggestion
might be made by the whole of them, would be commu-
nicated to the Government by-these gentlemen. He
might state that the course had been adopted in con
for:nity with a similar plan pursued in the county of
Tipperary, when that county was in a disturbed state
some years ago. With reference to the last question,
what were the intentions of Government, he could only
et ,te that Government were determined to exercise all
the powers d?), possesseil under the existingeonstinition
of the cou itry, and he hop el that with these powers
they should be able to restore the country to tranquillity.
Ler.l EI3RINGTON asked whether any additional
stipendiary magistrates had been appointed to Ireland,
and whether these who were removed frum one district
to anoth,r had been replaced?
Sir T. Fi?,EM A.NTLE replied that several magistrates
hail been to the peaceful districts to meet the exigencies
of the disturbed counties, but Government had not
thought it necessary to supply their places with others,
b. cau-ie it vseuld be remembered that a short time ago a
reduction of the number of stipendiary magistrates em-
ployed in Ireland had been contemplated.
Mr. BELLEW stated that he believed in that dis-
trict in the county of Cavan where Mr. Booth had been
murdered, and from which six magistrates had been
wiihdrawn, there had been a public meeting at which a
res Aulion had been passed, declaratory of an opinion
that it was not expedient in the present circumstances
of the country to support the Government. He wished
to know if any communication had been received in the
matter, and whether it magistrate who had taken an
active part in gettinb that resolution passed had been
removed from the commission of the peace ?
Sir T. FREMANTLE said he was not aware of
any crenrnuei•2ation having been received, or any step
being taken, in the matter referred to.