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London, England, 1828-05-06 00:00:00

first object of the Legislature 'and of the Tribwards
Justice was, that a sufficient sanction should be imposed
on the conscierfee of those who were tailed upon to rat
evideace...,it superinduced the terror r.f temporal pettal,-
ties; hut the first was its great, and, trusted, the most
operative sanction. In considering this clause,
peared to him Oat it amounted sys-o_Legislative
ration that the affirmation of the Quaker, or of the
Moravian, was in fact, and in its result to all *oral
intents, an oath, whatever might be the formal okketlon
of those religionists to the mere words ss swear 'and
is oath." With respect to qrakers, it had been found
by long experience that, in civil cases, the ends of jus-
tice were ansisered by their admissibility ; but it would
be dangerous to admit the affirmation of those various
sects which spring up day by day to a transient notice,
and then sink into oblivion.
After a few words from Mr. Q. LAMS and Mr. Gem's, the
House resumed, the report was brought up, sad ordesed.so •be re-
ceived to-morrow.
Mr. Secretary PEEL moved, that the House shotild resolve
itself into a Committee on the second Bill, for consolidating the
laws respecting offences Against the person.
Mr. PA ULE'r THOMSON suggested that it would
he well to introduce a clause into the Bill to enable
Magistrates summarily to compensate parties in cases
of assault.
Mr. Secretary PEEL replied, that the best oppor-
tunity for discussing such a prnpoial as that, would be
in the Committee. His first impression was to have
introduced such a clause into the Bill, but besides the
increasing of the summary jurisdiction of the Magis-
tracy, and the necessity there would be raised of having
securities against this abuse of the new power intrusted
to their handi, he feared it would lead to more numer-
ous frivolous complaints, than were now made, being
brought before Magistrates. At the same time he was
ready to acknowledge, that at present great injury was
often done which went unpunished from the expense Or
proceeding to trial.
The House then resolved itself into a Committee on the Bill.
Sn T. BARING objected to the shortness of the time
between the trial and erecution of a man convicted or
murder. It did not allow him time to prepare himself
for leaving this world, or for making that application
to the Crown for mercy which was possessed by other.
criminals.

Mr. Secretary PEEL said that it would be difficult
to say what the effect of any change would be, but he
knew that at present, particuLaily in Ireland, the quick-
ness of the punishment after the offence, tended greatly
to support the feeling of horror which was entertained
for the crime of murder.

Mr.VAN HONIRIGI-1 related a case in which a man
was found guilty of murder, when he had only been
guilty of manslaughter, and who narrowly' escaped being
hanged for the first mentioned crime, through the short•
ness of time allowed between the trial and execution.

After a few words in explanation from Mr. Pm and
Sir T. BARING, the clause by wkich the bodies of per-
sons found guilty of murder mere to be given op for
dissection, or hung in chains, was agreed to.
Mr; HUME asked whether this was to be considered
as definitive?

Mr. PEEL said that he must wait the report of the
Committee that* had bern appointed on the subject of
dissection before he could an,wer the questinn.
• On another clause relating to attempt to kill, wawa, or maim,
Mr. Secretary PEEL prilpoted as an amendment, to
the effect that where the 'wanks, of the party was ma•
nifestly to commit murder (ata4 which would be de-
duced from overt acts), that them po matter whether
with a sharp or cutting instrument, or with a blunt or
obtu e one, or by poison, the attempt should be deemed
equally capital. The Right Hon. Gent. instanced the late
attempt of Howard upon Mr. Mullay with a cricket
bat, and the-eine also of a person (Thurtell) who in-
tended to slay his victim with dumb bells.

The ATTORNEY GENERAL supported the amend:
ment ; the immoraiity of the attempt to commit murder
And the completion of the crime, being in his mind quite
the f anie.
The SOLICITOR GENERAL also supported the
amendment, referring to late attempts at murder by
drowning.
Mr. FERGUSON opposed the amendment, the effect
of which would be, that for every common assault parties
would be put on Dial for their lives. Such a proposition
was monstrous.

Mr. G. LAMB agreed with the Hon. and Learned
Gentleman (the Attorney General), respecting the mora-
lity of a real or only an intentional murderer, and could
see nothing so monstrous as a proposition, that a person
making a regular boxa.fide attempt to commit murder
—(A laugh)—and the completion of which accident
only should have prevented, should not be deemed as
guilty as he who perfected the offence.
Mr. BERNA L opposed the amendment.
After a conversation, in which Mr. Noses. Mr. C. Willi', Mr.
Fraousisx,lU:d Mr. STURGIS BOURN, took part,
Mr. Secretary PEEL repeated his former argument,
and referred to a recent case, in which a poacher had
pulled a trigger at a gamekeeper—the gun fortunately
missed fire, but the poacher was convicted and left for
execution. It having appeared, however, to him (Mr.
Peel).- that it might have happened that murder was
not intended, there having been no overt act to prove
such guilty intention, the man was respited. The
Amendment before the Committee would meet such a
case in future.

The clause, u amended, was then agreed to; as were several
others, without opposition.
On the clause respecting the concealment of the births of illegi-
timate children by their slathers,
Mr. Secretary PEEL rose to propose an amendment.
It appeared to him that the concealment of the birth
'of a child, although stillborn, ought not to be viewed
11 as equally criminal with the concealment of a birth
'where the child should be born alive. There might be
many, not absolutely guilty, reasons for concealing
such a birth. -
On the clause for the punishment of violent outrages (of a capital
nature) upoa females*
Mr. W. SMITH suggested the propriety of excepting
females from the revolting public examination to which
they were exposed in giving evidence in such cases. It
there was not an absolute necessity for that violent ex•
posure, be should wish some other mode of examination
to ascertain the charge.
Mr. PEEL said, that if a private examination were
tolerated, one of the greatest impediments would be re-
moved to the detection of false charges of this kind,
which were capable of being easily made,• and at the
same time difficult of refutation.

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On the same clause, relative to ill treatment and cruelty to chil-
dren under ten years of age
Mr. W. SMITH objected to the extreme inequality
of the principle of punishment recognised by this part
the Bill. For the slightest imaginary offences against
property, they assigned a two years' imprisonment ;
there was the same punishment for an offence only short
of taking away life itself.
Mr. Secretary PEEL admitted, that the Honourable
Gentleman opposite bad introduced his clause in an im-
perfect shape; but thought the Honourable Member
for Norwich (Mr. W. Smith) had lost sight of an im-
portant distinction to be observed in it. The offeuce
designed by the clause was, " Assault and ill ulatt
meat; so that there must be both the ill treatment and

assauli: The word or" was sat implied.
nce meant therefore was " assault." with aggr;

Mr. JOHN MAR fIN would be quite satisfied
to press the clause now, if the Right H n. S.cteti,
(Mr. Peel) would only give it the benefit, b 'wren th
ani the neat sitting of the Committee, of his ett
side, a, ion.
After a few words from Mr. W. &trim, Sir I'. BA
Mr. Secretary Pau., it was agreed that the clays* ihould I
at all events, and in that shape, as part of the Bill, again be
on for discussion.
Nit. BERKLEY PORTMAN also beined to

upon the Right Hon. Secretary's attention, the .
tion he had before thrown out, as to the propriety
giving Magistrates a summary jurisdiction in case,
common assaul,.
Mr. S. BOURNE supported this recont-
The defect of such a summary jurisdiction was a
evil in our system of laws, and friim his own err
he could speak to the frequent operation such detect
in rendering the powers of the Magistrates
and inefficient, even where the offence was clearly
out. It-would be much better to give them the p,
of imposing fines, according to circumstances, of not
less than 10s. nor more than 40s. with the [tufty is
the offender of imprisonment, in case of non-payrant.
Mr.W. SMI rH could not help emplaning thdttbt
least offences against proverty were looked atter mcist
carefully, and punished most severely, in this cum);
while the vigilance and the severity of the law wow
to be careless or mitigated in respect of offences
the person.
The House then resumed, the Chairman reported progres,
'obtained leave to sit again ; the Bill with the amendments ,
:printed, and report to be brought up on Monday neat.
The Order of the Day for the third reading of the Election
Acts Consolidation Bill was then read, on the motion of
Mr. C. W. WYN N, who proposed a verbal 'amendment,
and a clatise to the xffect that the excuses of Members, e
respect of not serving on Committees hallotted for to
Itleetion Petitions, &c. should not be accepted before, bi
House should have decided on such cases.
The clause was read a first and second time. The
a third lune and passed.
The House adjourned at HALINPMIT

THE EVENING SPA

LONDON.
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1828.

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Some interesting contgisa;ion tqum_the st
Wool Trade took place in the How of Lads lait nigl
upon a motion made by the Duke of RICHMOND for a ,
mittee to inquire into the State of the Trade. The Dul
usurrust, in agreeing to the motion, deemed it necessary
from the inquiries be bad thought It his duty to make,
'laced that the result of the inquiry would not be an
the duty. After several Noble Lords bad deliverad
ments, the motion was agreed to, and the Committee

Some more witnesses were examined upon the Penrya
chisement Bill, and the further proeeedinp were ordered
day and Thursday next.

Ii the House of COMITIOII3, on the preseni
Petition against any additional duty being laid upon ••

reply to Lord MILTON, who presented it, Mr. C. Gr. tor.
his Majesty's Government had well considered the .
had determined to mate no alteration in the duty.
the repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts was recur
Lords by Lord moult Rossau., Mr. W. SMITH, Mr. CAI
other Members of the House of Gastrusons. Mr. LIDDELI
two Petitions Irons Newcastle and North Shields again.
Notes Bill. Mr. &said it was necessary to encourage
modate the manufacturing interests, which could not
without the Country Bankers. Mr. Batt. thought if the pl

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ten were persisted-in, a vacuum M the currency would
which they would feel It extremely difficult to till up.
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was made to these observations. Mr. Pam., in an
entered into an enumeration of the prospective advsnt,
derived from Lord LAstsnowo's Law of Evidence
the House going Into Committee on eke Bill. In the ci
same speech the Right Honourable Gentlema■ also exi
commented with his useal ability and lucidness of argw
various clauses of the Offences against the Person BM .
Nobleman. The two Bills were then successively commie
after some discussion, the daises. with a few IncouJiderat '
meats, were agreed to, the report on each brought up.

to be received this day :The Election Trial Censolidati4
passed, after some verbal amendments had been made

The Foreign Journals received last night,
great deal of conjecture respecting the affairs 4::o
An article dated liamburgh, Apt il 29, gives,
is alleged to be good authority, a statement frt
that the passage of the Pruth by the Kussiat
fixed for 25th April, N.S. Up to the pre,eni

however. nothing is publicly known in this ct
the subject ; but we understand that the nest di
from St. Pdersburgh, which are ansiowly 101
will convey the positive determination of tl
with the fixed time of putting his army in root'

, We received this moining Piedmentese Gaze
27th ult.—they contain no political news.

that an experiment lately vied in Spain. as
parts of the Mediterranean, to intiodttce the
insect, promises to be attended with the d"ii'
at Malta. The following are extracts:

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