The Sun.
London, England, 1842-04-26 00:00:00

IMPERIAL P.L.tRLIAMENT. •

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HOUSE OF LORDS, April 25.
Their Lordships met at five o'clock.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS. -. ..
Lord DENMAN presented a great number of per
tions from various parts of Scotland and England, P'
ing that persons having conscientious scruples agaPr.
the taking of oaths should be heard upon their eft°
Lion in Courts of Justice.
EDUCATION IN IRELAND.
The Earl of WICKLOW presented petitions
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various parts of Ireland, in favour of the ChUrch Pie
cation Society.
Similar petitions were presented by the Earls of PO'
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LEVILLE and 11.10 UN TCASHEL.
PRESBYTERIAN MARRIAGES. of
Lord CAMPBELL, in the absence of the Marqui#l
Breadalbane, presented a petition from Caithness, pilq;
ing that caution should be used in alterinr, e. the le-
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marriage
as it affected Presbyterians. ~
COLLEGE OF MA.YNOOTH.
The Earl of WINCHILSEA presented a petition
from a place in Suffolk against the grant to the Coneg
of Maynooth. ,t
RATING OF SMALL TENEMENTS. '
The NOBLE EARL presented a petition from- tl'B
Guardians and others of the Union of Coiling'
bourn, praying that the landlords of cease,
should be rated for the same to the Poor-rates, instegu
of leaving it to the parish to get the contribution figs
the poor inhabitants as they could. , ,
SPIRIT DUTIES (IRELAND) BILL. ..
The Duke of WELLINGTON in moving the th"
reading of the Irish Spirit Duties Bill said, tti
from the inquiries he had made he was satie,f
that the Bill would not increase illicit distillation.. ""-if
Noble Duke was understood to say that he would r._.;
pone for the present the consideration of the 02104
relating to the drawback upon spirits imported tl'7;
Scotlan.
Lord MONTEAGLE believed that illicit distillatO
was rapidly on the increase, requiring, in one coli
(Donegal) two-thirds of the police force to check it ; , if
that increase would spread over the whole of Ireland
any further encouragement were given.
The Earl of WICKLOW was glad to learn that.,,
was the intention of the Noble Duke to introduce-ru'd
measure respecting malt in another Bill. The /0,1 P,,
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Earl saw the clanger to which the Noble Lord oppOsp-:
(Lord Monteagle)' had alluded, but he hoped, howe#'
that the assurances given by the Noble Duke would "`
rt,lised.
The Marquis of CLANRICARDE felt the greatest and
the deepest regret that the Government were going!
uragement to the revival of illicit distillatt
risk an elite:
i f one'lt do wn.
in Ireland; whiel''.called into activity, would 7,-
quire an army to pm,
Lord cLoNcumiy s„jd, that the produce of thet
creeserl tax would be but a i:oor compensation for n
evils which it would occasion by encouraging iflicit67
dilation.
The Bill was then read a third time and passed. . ,
EDUCATION (IRELAND). •
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The Marquis of LONDONDERRY presented pm
Lions from places in the county of Down, in favour dr,
Church Education Society.
IMPORTATION OF CATTLE.
The Earl of ROSEBEItRY presented a petition f
Kent against that part of the tariff which relates to n
importation of cattle.
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THE QUEEN'S PRISONS BILL.
On the reading of the Order of the Day for r;
Committee on the Queen's Prisons Bill,
The Earl of DEVON presented a petition from stf;
ral persons confined in the Queen's Bench and Pf;
Prisons, complaining that the Bill would deprive LIS
of the indulgence of the rules which they now enjoi.,oi
Lord C AM PBELL thought it was desirable to contra._„(
the indulgence of the rules ; but would not move r
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amendment to the clauses on this subject. -1t
Lord WHARNCLIFFE objected to the rules. He of,i,
that the persons who took advantages of them welt
enabled to defy their creditors, and to refuse a se,
ment of their affairs. It should be remembered .t.
these persons could obtain their liberty if they.pl •
and the rules only encouraged them to continue-117
arrest, and put off the payment of their debts. : ' t
Lord DENMAN considered the rules a very 0
evil, with the exception of the day rules,rt
certainly did sometimes enable a prisoner to bring air;
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a more speedy settlement of his affairs. 0
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The Bill then went through Committee, and well-
dered to he printed.
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DISSENTERS' AFFIRMATION. t 4
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Lord DENMAN presented a petition from a Bent p
congregation in Dunfertnline, in favour of the 13in'o
enable those who have conscientious objections to 14 ,
an oath to be allowed to give evidence on affirmation.
ANATOMY ACT.
Earl STANHOPE presented a petition from setb,
in Cambridge, against the proposed alteration 0 bp '
Corn-laws, and against the new tariff The 111°.pi
Earl also presented a petition from a '
gentleman ns
ingenious ,74.
William Roberts, the inventor of an and
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luable discovery in anatomical matters, complainiM,4l 1
a refusal, on the part of the Commissioners apPou'',7,-e 1
in February, 1840, by the Secretary of State forr
Home Department, for the purpose of investiger „
the working of the Anatomy Act, to examine hip] g.-_--,
the abuses of that Act ; and praying that a Comentor.,
might be appointed to take into consideration the seine
and permanent importance of the petitioner's allegatio,S
and that an opportunity might be afforded him of maUlr,
a statement on this subject, and supporting it by ti 7,
examination or witnesses.
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The Marquis of NORMANBY not having had /I°l
of the Noble Earl's intention to present the petitioet
to make the observations which had fallen from hint, '.v6
not prepared to answer them. He deprecated the mischs,
which were occasioned by raising unfounded prejtoilo. ej
in the minds of the people.—(Hear, hear.) He adt:..,A
that every care should be taken to respect the fe 17es
of the poor ; but he thought at the same 9.,d
the Noble Earl ought to exercise a more s°,.
discretion as to the time and manner in %%111'ov
brought forward discussions of this nature.--(01
hear.) If the Noble Earl had given him notice, _he (I: 'on;
N.) would have obtained the necessary infortnel.?al
and he was ready to join the Noble f,lO
in moving for any papers or any information he n!olgti
desire. He (the Marquis of N.) had aPPwviog
a Commission ; and the Commissioners not itfed
carried into effect the reforms which he eonel"100
desirable, he repeatedly remonstrated with, Zoe
upon the delay in making their report. From 101
remonstrances, the Noble Earl might see that he -ipj
been desirous of securing to the public the proper narri;orept
out of the Bill ; and he was sure that the pr ( ;
Government would be equally desirous to do so. 1,,t-oble
The Duke of WELLINGTON thought that his noir
Friend ought not to present a petition containing Or. go
tations upon an individual without giving notice.
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Noble Friend had had the petition in his possessionke
than one day, and he had ample time to give lolfee
After a few words from Lord BROUGHAM, all 0104
Earl STANHOPE in explanation, the petition was °
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to lie on the table, and the House adjourned. ,f:

HOUSE OF COMMONS, April 25• 7
The SPEAKER took his seat at the usual hour. 0,
Mr. HUME took the oaths and his seat for th,e.d b
trose Burghs. The Hon. Gentleman was intres`'wheerr
Mr. Wallace and Mr. Thornely, and was warailY
on his coming up to the table.
MIEVILL'S DIVORCE BILL. joseei
On the motion of Mr. HAYTEH, Jr. t
Huston and Mr. C. Ranken were called fff,
bar and examined. The former stated r,Phir,o,el'
served Mrs. Mievill with a copy of the .-tlacf,__n
divorce, and the latter that he was instructed tIT
Mrs. Mievill's solicitor. The Hon. Member sievrorg
the service he deemed good, and that the evidence
before the House of Lords on the subject be P.
—Agreed to.
IPSWICH ELECTION PETITION,hos tivr
Mr. PAKINGTON reported to the House'„golet
Committee on the Ipswich petition had t
that Mr. R. Wilson and Mr. G. Rennie were rho; last
returned to represent the borough of Ipswich at cr
election ; that they were by their agent'srit
bribery at the last election ; and that the rie`
the borough of Ipswich be suspended until the ;side&
given before the Committee be taken into the °bar Or;
atm of the House and printed. The Hon. Mercinded fo
moved that the issuing of the writ be ssePe
three weeks.— Agreed to.
The Thames Haven and Dock Bill ; the Dir Bil 4:
Banbridge Railway Bill ; Warkworth garb
of 11641:
Benecke's Naturalization Bill; and the LiverP sera'
of the Town and Buildings Regulation Bill' we
rally read a second time. third ti°
The Cotttenhatn Drainage Bill was read s
and passed

IRISH FISHERIES BILL. ~, Wateir,
Mr. V. STUART presented a petition frol-7/relsotil
ford against certain clauses in the Fisheries k
Bill. rf. lON. •
merchants residing in Ostend, praylng
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICA- j„, Bele
Mr. MACKINNON presented a petition fOcraily Or:
for ti.
ths o%titentitiV
munieation thruukh the Post-office with
and a similar petition from British residen, ~,,.ts 10
THE TARIFF—INC:O3O'T'; reebleS!
Mr. M`KENZIE presented a petition from
against the importation of foreign cattle. rai4ey• ill,
Mr. HASTIE presented a 'petition front:
favour of the Tariff and the Inc-orne-tax• Droityriell,
Mr. DUNCOMBE presented a petition front
against the Income-tax. as
cheering'
the Dit"
presented two petitions from Arbroat
Mr. HUME, who rose amidst viieryagaglino.
come-tax.

THE SUFFRAGE'
against class legislation,presented or extension
of the suffra imeri it
ge,
Mr. O'CONNELL petitions from Lc
and for a repeal of the union.
NEWPORT ELECTION.
The SPEAKER informed the House that .
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he had
kree•
ceived a communication from the agent of Ai. ifro:
Esq., informing him that it was not his intention to p
scent° his petition against the return of the sittnW
Member for that borough. e frnel
Mr. G. PALMER presented two petitions : 00, ~
the farmers of Essex against the importation of forelP
cattle ; and another from Chelmsford, and other to
against the proposed alteration in the duty on
Mr. SHIM, presented a petition from Dutigidlett)
praying for protection tln- the Irish fisheries. $
Mr. VILLIERS presented two petitions ; one from
another
place in 1-ierttird. against the Inetnne•tax, and
against the Corn-laws. .ni
An HON. MENBEn presented a petition, from perg°,hi
engaged in the leather trade in 'Warrington, ngalPst '''''
proposed alteration in the duty on that article..
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS—AFTGHAICIP'I4I,.,'4'
leather.• .-
Mr. BAILLIE gave notice that he would 1009''-
copyC' of the correspondence between the. Governo-
neral of India and the Board of Control from the is
°
November, 1337, to the Ist of October, 1839, relating' t°
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Affgbnistan. • uld
Xr.a Iit.TAE (amidst loud cheers) said-that 1101/°