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London, England, 1824-02-10 00:00:00

PARLIA MEN LA it Y PriuCEEDIGNS.

HOUSE OF LORDS, FEBRUARY 9.
The Loan Cuarces.t.oa, with the Bishop of EIMER and Earl of
&tarn:sanity, sat to hear appeals this morning, it being the first
day of Sitting according to the new arrangements. Their Lord-
ships proceeded, as had been previously announced, with the great
cause respecting the estates of the late Duke of Queensberry.
Mr. SuonaN opened the case on the part of the appellant, the
present Duke of Buccleugh. He stated, that the only question which
now remained to be decided, after the last decision (their Lord-
ships being in possession of all the facts antecedent to that) was,
whether or no the tenants of the estate were to pay the persons to
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whom the estates bad been adjudged really to belong, the fruits
of the estates from the time the title of those persons accrued?
—lf they were in bona fide possession, they were not liable to pal ;
but hr contended they held ntalafide: if not originally so, still dup-
ing the continuance of their possession, having had full knowledge
of certain acts, which shewed the illegal title of their lessor. The
Learned Gentleman went into the case at great length, stating fully
the Scotch law upon the subject, which he said had always been
laid down in the House in a way which met with the approbation
of all classes of people. It was their pure abstract love of deciding
points on Scotch law, which had brought the other side here so re-,
peatedly ; but he contended, that upon every principle of equity and
justice, the law of England was the sound and practical rule.
Mr..lrerstiv, the celebrated Scotch Barrister, followed on the
same skit:. lie made a very able and argumentative speech upon'
the law and authorities applying to the subject, which we should not
be able to do justice to by a short account. The Learned Gentle-
span possesses a clear and distinct delivery, and excited much in-
terest among the Barristers of the different Courts, a number of
whom were present during the whole of the day.
The argument of the two Learned Counsel lasted till neatly four
o'clock, when their Lordships adjourned the cause till Wednesday.
The Bishops of LIMERICK and Ramos took the prescribed oaths,
and afterwards their seats.

The Earl of SIIA FTESBURY (in the absence of the Duke of
• Idontrost) reported that his Majesty had been waited upon by the
Lords with White Staves, who had presented their Lordships Ad-
dress of the 33 instant, is which his 111ajcsty had returned the fol-
lowing most gracious Answer :
" My Loans,
" I have received your very loyal and dutiful Address. I am
deeply sensible of your regret at my unavoidable absence, and of
your congratulations upon the prosperous condition of the country.
" You may rely on my continued endeavours to advance the wel-
fare of all parts of my dominions, by every means in my power."
Its Majesty's most gracious Answer was then ordered to be in-
serted on the Journals of this House.

The Earl of SHAFTESBURY next moved, that no Petitions
for Private Bills should be received by their Lordships after Wed-
nesday, the 24th day of March next ; and also that no Reports
from the Judges should be received in relation to such Bills after
Wednesday, the 28th day of April next.—Ordered.
Pursuant to an Order of last Session, their Lordships were called
over in order to secure an attendance on Appeals.
Syne were excused in cons'ileration of their advanced age; Lord
Sr. HILLEKS being above 70 years old, the Bishop of limes:roars the
same, the Bishop of DuaxAsi no less than 90 years of age. the Earl
of kiIKAUNILOILL 74 years; and other Noble Lords pleaded sickness,
ur ar&ctiens in Iriva:e life.
After some emwersrtion on the pending call between Lord Ilot.
LAM), the Lolls CU ANCII.I.OIt, and the Earl of Livzitroot, it was
agreed that their Lordships should proceed to a ballot at four
o'clock tomorrow.

The Marquis of LANSDOWN (on the question for adjourn.
intent being now pm) said he wished to avail himself of this oppor-
tunity, before the i louse separated, to advert to a topic of some im-
portance in the communication made by the Lords Commissioners
at the opening of the Session, on behalf of his Majesty's Govern-
ment, respecting the Independent Provinces of S.nith America. It
was upon this topic that his Majesty was stated, in the speech
he referred to, to have reserved to himself an unfettered discre- '
tion, which it was devoutly to be hoped would eventually be em-
ployed u the interests of this country appeared to require. Upon
such a topic, se complex, but so important, he had no inten-
tion of running a race with his Majesty's Ministers; and there-
fore, if, as he trteled, an early recognition of the Independent
Spanish Colonies was in contemplation, be certainly should
give no opposition to the course intended to be adopted. But he
himself could not consent to any plea of unnecessary delay, or to
any sort of political procrastination, on so important and interest-
ing a subject. He did not intend, at the present time, to name a
precise day for bringing the subject before the house, as he col-
lected, front matter which was laid before the other I louse, that
communications of importance might shortly be expected from the
Consuls sent out from this country to South America. Under this
impression, he should abstain from naming a particular day for
bringing on the discussion. But he wished to intimate his inten-
tion, should his hopes bedisappointed, that upon some early day in
March next, supposing that no satisfactory communications were
before made to their Lordships, he would propose an humble Ad-
dress to his Majesty, entreating him to recognise the Independence
of South America.
Lord HOLLAND, in reference to what had passed with respect
to Appeals in this House, wished to ask whether a Commission
had been issued for the appointment of a " Deputy Speaker" of
that House, who was authorized to sit rice the Noble and Learned
Lord upon the Woolsack? If such an appointment had taken
place, it might be desirable for their Lordships to be informed who
that individual was.
The LORD CHANCELLOR, in answer to the Noble Baron,
stated that he had received a Commission from his Majesty, which
authorised Baron Gifford to sit in that House, instead of the Lord
High Chancellor, for the hearing of Appeals, in certain circum-
stances and at certain times.

The Marquis of LA NSDOWN, at the rising of the Ilouse,
Moved for the return of a series of Papers respecting the late un-
restricted commercial intercourse between Great Britain and Ire-
land. Their Lordships would find, among other details, that,
within the last quarter, the Revenue had increased since the lower-
ing of the duty on Irish spirit front ss. to 2s. most productively.
They would also find, that the exportation of cotton from this
country had increased in nearly the sante ratio. The returns he
wished to have laid upon the table were inclusive, from July 1822
to July 1823, and as corresponding with former years. When this
subject should come under the consideration of the Douse, their
Lordships would see, more than ever, the policy of removing those
restrictions which hitherto had fettered the intercourse of Great
Britain with the Sister Kingdom.—Returns ordered.
Adjourned at Ilaif after Five o'Clock, till to-morrow.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mr. DAVENPORT presented a Petition from the Tobacco Ma-
nufacturers of Chester, praying fur relief from the present high du-
ties on that article.—Ordered to be printed.
Sir B. MARTIN presented a Petition front 600 Ship Owners
and other Inhabitants of Plymouth, praying for a repeal of the Duty
on Slates carried coastways.—Ordered to lie on the table.
The same Honourable Member presented a l'etition from the
same body. praying the repeal of the Duty on Coals carried coast-
ways.—Ordered to lie on the table.
A similar Petition was presented from the Mayor and Inhabit-
ants of Penzance.—Ordered to lie on the table.
On the Motion of Mr.J.Wu.usus, certainßeturus relative to the
Rolls Court were ordered.

Mr. CURTEIS presented a Petithan from certain Inhabitants
of Sussex, praying the Repeal of the Coal Duty.—Ordered to lie on
the table.
Sir E. KNATCHBULL presented a Petition from the Victual-
lers of Ramsgate, praying for a Repeal of certain Excise Duties.—
Ordered to lie on the table.
On the Motion of Sir J. NMVIVRT a variety of Returns connected
with the Diocesan and Parish Schools of Ireland, were ordered to
be laid on the table.
A new Writ was ordered for the Election of a Member for the
Borough of New Ross, in the room of Sir A. Mackenzie, who has
accepted the Chiltern Hundred&
On the Motion of the CHANCZLLOR of the &env:tura, the House
went into a Committee of Supply.
The &MAlrza having left the Chair, the question was put and
agreed to, that a Supply be granted to his Majesty.—The Report
was ordered to be received to-morrow.

On the Motion of Mr. Goucsuaw, the House went into a Com-
mittee on the Irish Law Courts Acts.

Sir J. NEWPORT wished to know whether any final arrange-
ment had been made as to the compensation to Prothonotaries ?
Mr. GOULBURN said that the arrangement submitted to the
House last Session was considered as final.—The Resolution was'
then agreed to, and the Report ordered to be received to-morrow.
Sir J. WROTTF.SLEY moved for an Account of the value nC
the Silver and Copper Coinage now in circulation, estimated accord-
ing to the market price.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said he had no
objection to the motion, but in its present form he did not see how
it could be complied with. There was, he believed, no mean; of
ascertaining the quantity in circulation. it was clear that it might
be very different from that issued from the Mint.
The motion, on the suggestion of Mr. Ifunit, was altered thus:
An account of the value of the several pieces of Silver and Copper
Money, &c. &c.--Ordered.
Sir JOHN WHOTTESLEY gave notice that he would, on
Monday next, move an Address to his Majesty, praying that he
would be graciously pleased to direct that inquiries should be made
how far the coinage of the country might be adapted to a de-
cimal calculation.

Sir THOM AS ACM. A ND presented Petitions from certain in-
habitants of Devonshire, praying for a Herat of the Duties o❑ Coals
carried coastways.—Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. MADERLY said he rose to move for certain accounts re-
lative to the bargain made last Session with the Hank of England,
respecting Half-pay and Pensions. It Was objected to in every
stage by the Gentlemen on his side of the I louse, and as they then
predicted, it now turned out to be a ruinous bargain for the Public.
The Honourable Member concluded by moving for a variety of
accounts tending to show the amount or annuities transferred at
different periods under the Act of last Session ; the value of such
annuities, estimated according to the prices at the Stock Exchange,
&c. &c.—Ordered.

On the Motion of the same Hon. Member, returns were ordered
of the quantities of hemp, flax, yarn, linen, &c. &c. imported and
exported from Great liritain and Ireland during the last year.
Mr. BY NG presented a Petition from Linsehouse, pra)ing the
repeal of the Coal Duties.—Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. GRENFELL presented a similar Petition from Penrhyn.
He bad, he said, presented several Petitions last Session on the same
subject. He felt convinced that no existing tax operated more par-
tially, and he hoped it would be the very first the Right Lion. Gen-
tleman (the Chancellor of the Exchequer) would propose to repeal.
Adjourned at Five o'Clock.

THE EVENING STA It.

LONDON.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1821.
THE FUNDS.

STOCK EXCHANGE, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
Consols opened this morning at 91k, i, and got up to i, with a
good deal of business doing—for Money at 91 j.

FOREIGN FUNDS.

In consequence of Private Letters which have been received in
town to-day Irons Paris, stating that the negociation for having
the Loans of the Spanish Constitutional Government recognized,
had taken a favourable turn, there were many buyers of old Spanish
Bonds, which have been done as high as 25. At Paris they left off
on Saturday at 26.
Current Prices : New Spanish 164 to 17, Old 24/ Colombian
G9i 70, Austrian 51 French Scr;p 9to Mexican Mines 26,
Chilian 78/, Russian 9l a, New Pi ussian 80j, Old 92i, Mexi-
can .5s to