Star.
London, England, 1819-01-26 00:00:00

WOOL TRADE.

Lord EBRINGTON presented a Petition from the
Wool-combers of Tiverton, praying fora revision of
the Laws relating to the Track in Wool.—Laid on
the table.

BANK RESTRICTIDN ACT.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said,
he had already stated that it was his intention to
move, on an early day, for the continuance, for a
short period, of the Restriction of Cash Payments by
the Bank of England. He now wished to apprise
the House, that, in consequence of a communication
he had received, so lately as Friday morning last,
from the Gentlemen composing the Committee, whom
the Bank delegated to consult with Government on
great official questions, he thought it was necessary,
that the application for a Bill to continue the Restric-
.tions should be preceded by a Committee of Inquiry,
to collect and lay before the House such information
as could be disclosed without prejudice to the inte-
rests of the public. This being the case, he declined
taking any step with respect to the Bank Restriction
Act, until the motion of the Right Honourable Gen-
tleman (Mr Tierney) was disposed of, and the Re-
port of the Committee to which he had alluded was
laid ork the table.
Mr. TIERNEY expressed his satisfaction at find-
iag that the Right Honourable Gentleman began to
sec the question in something like the right point of
view—(I ear, /:efir, helm) If the Directors of the
Bank wished sincerely for an inquiry, he congratu-
lated them on the extraordinary change iu their sen-
timents, since they had formerly, in common with
Ministers, voted against any inquiry whatsoever—
(Hear, hcnr, ham) He, however, might be allowed
to say, that he did not expect any great benefit from
the apponitment of this Committee. He would there-
fore renew the notice he had given on Thursday last,
assuring the Right Honourable Gentleman, that he
meant to 'persevere in his motion; because he was
well satisfied that some trick was in agitation, for the
purpose of defeating the object of that motion—
(hear, hear,) He considered the proposition for a
Committee to have been extorted from the fears of
a weak Administration ; and he sincerely believed

that it would render no substantial service to the
country--Hear, hear.)

BUNCH OF ABERDEEN.
Lord ARCHIBALD HAMILTON stated, that it
was his intention, on a future day, to bring under the
consideration of the House, the recent election of Ma-
gistrates for the Burgh of Aberdeen; and as it would
be necessary for him to be possessed of certain papers
ior to• the discussion, he wished to ask, whether
Ministers were disposed to grant those documents,
or intended to resist their production? If the papers
were grouted, he would submit his motion to the
' House on to-morrow se'nnight, under the impression
that the Lord Advocate of Scotland would then be in
his place, or if he were not, that the Right Honour-
able Gentleman opposite (Mr. Bathurst) did not deem
his presence necessary. •
Mr. BATHURST said, it was impossible for him
to sleclate, As the Noble Lord had not expl;citly
stated his view of the question, or the nature of the
papers he wanted, whether their production would
be oprsPtt or not: If he undetstond the Noble Lord's
object, he die.. oot intend to coat e to .a copy

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Of the erahini issiied by the Privy Couri.il, for ihe
appointment of Magistrates in Aberdeen, but tl.at
meant to call for papers of another kind. The Noble
Lord must therefore see, that bntil the precise object
of his motion was known, and the nature of the papers
he Meant to call for, he (Mr. Bathurst), could not
state, particularly in the absence of those who un-
de!•stood the subject much better than he did, what
resistance would be Offered to his proposition. As
this question was connected with the police of Scot-
land, it would be proper to have the benefit of the
Lord.Advocate's assistance when it was introduced.
lie hoped, therefore, that the Noble Lord would
postpone his motion till the Lord Advocate could,
without inconvenience, come to town.

Lord A. HAMILTON said, he would he sorry to
subject the Lord Advocate, or any other person, to
inconvenience--hut he felt that it would be absurd
'and improper to admit such a reason as that stated
'by the the Bight 119n.Gelitlerran to be sufficient fir
postponing a most important discussion—(hcar,hrar).
If he were even anxious, in deference to the Lord
Advocate, to put off his Motion, the duty which he
owed to the House would not stiffer him to do so.—
He would, therefore, select to•moriow fortnight for
the discussion. Ile wished it, however, to be under
stood, if my absolute necessity existed for its
postponement, he would agree to a delay of a few
days—but he could not consent to wait until March
or April.
Mr. BATHURST said, the Noble Lord had cinte
misunderstood him. His observation merely
that he hid been told the beginning of March was
the time most convenient for the at tendance of the
Lord Advocate.

Lord ARCHIBALD HAMILTON ,aid he wou:d
to-morrow fortnight bring on his motion, unless some
strong ground were laid to induce him to put it oti
for a short time. lic meant to move for the 'manna
issued by the Pris. Ccnntil for the Election of Ma.
gistrates in Aberdi.ea, the Petition from the Burges-
ses against the proceeding, and all othcr documents
connected with the subject. —The Motion wac then
definitively fired for to-morrow (this day) fortni';ht.

MKMLAMM

Mr. BROW NLOW movod,thAt the Speech of the Lore.

Commissioners be printed.—:olderesl.
Sir H. PARNEI.L Inroad, that the House should afterwards
take into consideration the contents of that Speech.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHE.QUER afttrryards
moved, that the Estimates of the Current Year should lie
before them; that the Muse tbrnild adjourn till tts-morrow,-..d
then resolve itself into a Cummlttee of the whole House.
Sir It. PARNELL then moved that a Select,Cominittee be
appointed to take into cou,ideration the state orthe Roads
tween London and Holyhead, and also between IL.lyhearl .:.d
Liverpool—Motion granted.
CLlVEpresented the Fifth Report of the Commi4riiners
for inquiring into the Duties, Fees. and Emoluments of the
&rent Officers of the Courts of Justice in Scotland; .n.ri the
Fifth and Sixth Reports of the same Commissioners, fur ire lat.d.
Ordered to tie on the Table, and be printed.
The House adjourned at Half-past Seven.

REPORT OF THE CO3ISII.IITONERS, APPOINTED
FOR ENQUIRING INTO THE WM:. oto PRENTNI.
'NG FORQ4D BANK-NOTES.
Ordered to be printed by the House of Conirrom, January !:e.
" To His Royal Highness George Friurc ?f•
Regent of United Kiagdent of Great ltritain,
". In obedience to the directions contained in las
Majesty's Conimission. we proceeded. in the latter
end of the mouth of Joly last, to consider the impor-
tant subject referred to us.
" Our attention was first directed to the proposals
foe improvement in the form of the Notes issued I, y
,the Bank of England; and it being known that many
plans had been submitted to that body, which they
had not thought it expedient to adopt, we felt it pro-
per, in the first instance, to obtain cc:rreet infot ma.
rion upon this point ; :nut we therefore requested the
Court of Directors to furnish us with an account of
such plans. They did accordingly furnish u. without
delay, with a detailed account of ale Hundred a
Light Projects, regularly classed and arrange) ;- to-
gether with the correspondence respecting them, a
statement of the trials to which they had been sub.
jetted, and specimens of the proposed originals, and
of the imitations executed by order of the Bank.—
They also laid before us about seventy varieties of
paper made at their manufactory in experiments for
its improvement, in which almost every alteration re-
commended for adoption had been tried, and, in some
instances, anticipated by their own manufacturer.
" We have also received and answered commilni-•
cations from about seventy individuals, whicit'Lave
been arranged and considered ; and in some cases, a
rnal interview has been requested, and
eZal of these persons had been previously in corn- .
munication with the Bank; and we find, that in the
instance of some projects of superior promi'e,
Directors had furnished to the proposers the pes-u-
-niary means of carrying their ideas into effect. We
have- likewise sought and obtained intormation to
the state of the paper curt ency in other count; ins ;
but this has proved of very little importance, v ith
reference to the object of our present enquiry. Fi urn.
America, which affords the closest parallel to the state
of England in this particulftr, no official return has'
yet been received, but we. have reason to think, that
in several parts of the United States, the crime of
Forges y is prevalent, and that great efforts are now.
making to give to the Notes such a character as may
baffle the skill of the American forger. 'SpeciMent
cf these improved Notes have been comimsr.icated to
us by the Agent of the American Patentee, and have
received our particular attention with regard to the
practicability of adopting the invention, in.whole or
in part, so as to present a barrier to the art and skill
of the forger in this country.
" Upon the general subject of the extent of For-
gery, we do not think it necessary to recapitulate
statements which are already befote Parliament and
the Public. It appeared to us, however, proper to
obtain more particular information as to the coarse
which has been hitherto pursued by the Bank, both
with respect to the prevention, and with ievect to
the detection and punishment of the, crime. Upon
the former of these points, we have received from the
Directors, in addition to the account before alluded
to, clear and circumstantial details. And it is but
common justice to those Gentlemen to state, that in
every instance our inquiries hive been met by them
in the most prompt and satisfactory nrintier4 and
every sort tad useful information readily fm-rtishcd.—
We feel is also proper to add our opinion, for:iied
after an examination of all the projects which have
been formerly submitted to the Bunk for a change hs
the form .of their Notes, that 30 one of these coir'
have been adapted with such .s prospect of wind

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