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isij being rebußcling. 'hex was also another rieetnnstanee
'which bad been adverted to—inhat• Mt. Hones 'Met. was pre-
vented from teeing him when he was ill. On that subject he
received a letter Irons Dr. Coalmen, giving him the most so- !
tem assurance that he never knew Mr. Hunt had a slater, and
that he was not told that the perms who applied was the sister
of Mr. Hunt.
Sir F. BURDETT said, that it was natural for me. Hunt to
complain, in the way he did, knowing that his sister was ex-
cluded. As to the conduct of the jailer, it was a subject of
minor consideration; the conduct of the Magistrates was of
more importance, and he trusted it would be subjected to further
investigation. The Report of the Commissioners implicated the
Magistrates in the maladministration of that Jail. He hoped
the worth Alderman would not change his determination to
bring their conduct under the consideration of the House. Ile
should be sorry that anything should be Anne which would pre-
judice the trial of Bridle, but be did not think any investigation
into the conduct of the Magistrates could be attended with
such an effect.
Mr. Secretary PEEL appealed to the Hon. Baronet (Sr T.
Lethbridge), if the conduct of the jailer was not sanctioned by
the visiting Magistrates? if such were the case, and a censure
was passed upon the Magistrates, the jailer was necessarily in-
volved in the same couture, and he would be brought to trial
with the disadvantage of that censure attached to him.
Sir F. 131.' It DETT said, that be thought it would afford a
great advantage in the defence, if the jailer could say he acted
under the sanction of the Magistrates.
Sir T. LET! I BRIDGE thought that nothing ought to be done
which would be likely to prejudice the minds of the Jury t but
he feared the diicticsion that evening would have that tendency.
Serjeant ONSLOW called to order, there being no res.
non before the House.
ROMAN CATHOLIC PLEBS BILL.
Mr. CANN ING moved the Order of the Day for the third
reading of the Homan Catholic Peers' Bill.
The 13111 was then read a third time, and the question for its
passing was carried in the affirmative.
On the motion of Mr; CANNING, the following clause was
:Acted, as a rider, to the Billt—" That Roman Catholic Peers
be admitted to sit and vote in the House of Lords without the
Oath and Declaration therein recited."
31r. Secretary PEEL said be considered it unnecessary to
t..ke the sense of the House on the third reading, when it had
been so fillip taken, and the question so minutely discussed, on
tw.) former occasions, in very full Houses. No object could be
hied by a new discussion or a third division. Though he de-
opposition now, yet it should not be inferred that he felt
less strongly on the subject than before.
Mr. CANNING said that be wished to take that opportunity
of expressing his approbation of the gentlemanly conduct of his
Right lion. Friend throughout his opposition. His first gratifi-
cation would be, that be could bring his Right Hon. Friend to
his side but next to that was the gratification be received from
the good temper and becoming manner which marked his oppo-
sition in every stage of the proceedings.
Sir I'. LETHBRIDGE eotddnot arrest the progress of the
Bill in this House; but be might at least be allowed to thank
Goa that there were three estates of this realm, the King, the
Lords, and the Commons—(Hear).

wEsr INDIA AND AMERICAN TRADE BILL.
3Tr. F. ROBINSON moved the second reading of the West
and American Trade Bill. _ _ _

ziir W. CURTIS opposed the second reading of this TOL—
Who called for such a measure?—{Hear).—He knew of none
but such as acted upon motives that were entirely Interested.
lie should oppose the BiU at every stage, on account of its de-
cided interference with those navigation and revenue laws under
which the kingdom bad flourished during so long a period.—
What ground, what cause, was laid for any such enactments?
—None surely, that could justify it compatibly with the can-
merciaeinterests of Great Britain. The only advantage that
could accrue from it must be to America; because it would
allow her ships toload at ports in our West India Colonies, and
to sail directly for the United States.
Mr. &leant ONSLOW conceived, that upon every ground
of justice, polcy, and humanity, the country was bound to thank
his Right Hon. Friend (Mr. Robinson) for bringing forward this
Bill. It was a sufficient answer to the queries, of the Hon. Bart.
t) say, that since the period at which she existing laws were
framed, the country had acquired, by the result of two success.
ftil wars, a large addition of extensive, valuable, and important
Colonies. _ _

The Bill was the/ read a second time ; and the House, on the
maim of Mr. F. limussos, agreed to go into a Committee upon
r on Ftisisy next.

COLONIAL TRADE BILL.
'r. ROBINSON moved the Order of the Day for the se-
cord Reading of the Calm's! Trade Bill.
Mr. F. BUXTON said, that last Session he bad understood
Chancellor cf the Exchequer to say, that the whole question
c.: the Sugar Duties, respecting our East and West India Trade,
s4ntild be submitted to the consideration of the Committee on
Foreign Trade. The Hon. Member referred to some pamphlets
which he said had been published for the purpose of chewing the
cqusequence of these duties upon the consumers. He thought
tLe subject should be fully considered before the House pro-
ceeded to legislate upon It.
4r. ROBINSON said, the Act Imposing the duties would
expire nest year; and that if it should be then proposed to renew
it, the subject odd be fully discussed. The removal of re-
straints upon trade was considered as a measure of policy where
it could be effected without material incoovenience.
Mr. BRIGHT implored the Government not to deal in am-
biguous phrases, but to meet theipresent question decidedly.--
The interests of the West India Traders were too important to
be left in the state of uncertainty which was raised by the ob-
servaticns of the Right lion. Gentleman.
Mr. WILLIAMS spoke in favour of the Bill. •
Mr. ELLICE opposed the Bill, which he said was most hu-
nk to the West India Traders. The rights at present enjoyed
by the West India Colonies were a compensation for the resale-
tons imposed upon them by the mother country. The East India
Traders were not subject to equal restrictions, and ought not,
therefore, to be allowed equal privileges with the West Indians.
Mr. T. WILSON said, that if tbs. present Bill passed, the
Culonies could not possibly stand many years. He thought our
cotnnial traders were as much entitled to protection as our growers
of corn at home.
Mr. F. BUXTON Explained • and begged. distinctly to put
the question to the Chancellor olds* Exchequer, whether it was
nut understood that the question as to Sugar Duties should be
sent to the Foreign Trade Committee?
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER answered
across the table; but in a tone of voice which rendered him
quite inaudible.
Mr. MONEY thought this was net se much a question as
to the conflicting interests of the East and West India Traders,
as one which affected all the subjectsuf this country, who were
generally injured by monopolies. The duty on cotton in India,
fur instance, amounted almost to a prohibition, while the natives
were compelled to take our cotton manufactures. He hoped
that, in the consideration of this subject, some regard Auld be
had for the natives of the East Indies.
Mr. W. SMITH was not surprised that some Gentlemen
were so anxious to press the question, for the longer it remained
pending, the greater was the opposition which it must certainly
experience. This was not a question between the East and West
Indies; it was a question between Great Britain and the West
India Colonies. lie opposed the present measure, because while
it was prejudicial to the consumers in the mother country, it
could render but little benefit to the West India Islands. The
fluourable Gentleman, after arguing at some length against the
details of the measure, proceeded to observe that the present
charge on sugar sent to England from the West Indies amounted
to .E 3,500,000 annually. This was not the case with respect to
tiuzar imported from the East Indies ; and therefore sugar coming
from .the latter country could be sold 5.. in the cwt. less dup
sugar coming from the West Indies. He saw no reason why
ss. more should not be added as a duty, for this could be done
without making any difference whatever to the consumers. But
he would nut insist upon this, for all he desired was to see the
compact between the mother country and the West India Colo-
nies strictly adhered to...namely, that each should possess the
complete monopoly of the other. The Honourable Member
then observed, that in the year 1 753 a Petition had been pre-
sented to the House, praying for an increased cultivation of
sugar by white peopli., instead of ultra's. The House agreed
that the Petition should be referred to a Committee, but nothing
was dope in consequence, sad in the following year the subject
was not once mentioned, either by the opponents or supporters
of the measure. He denied that the present Bill was introduced
in the .pirit of a free trade, as all the advantages must be on the
one aide, tor should the measure pass, it would lay a tax upon
the consumers of from ,E1,000,t,n0 to A 2,000.000.
Mr. BARHAM agreed that each of the panics should keep
aim monopoly emir% That the West India proprietors always