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Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-03-16 00:00:00

HOUSE OF LORDS.-TUESDAY

The Earl of WINCHILSEA, adverting to returns regarding the
yeomanry, and the discontinuance of his own regiments, spoke
of the inequalities of the reductions that had taken place, and
inquired whether what bad been done were only-the first step
towards further reductions.
Lord MELBOURNE answered, without speaking decidedly as
to what might be hereafter proposed, that at 'present further
reductions were not contemplated; and that, as to the noble
earl's troops, they were only reduced because the contiguity
of his county to the metropolis rendered the force less re-
quisite.
The Duke of WELLINGTON spoke of the utility of these
forces, but admitted that they might have been better distri-
buted.
Earl STANHOPE deferred from Thursday till Tuesday next, at
Lord Brougham's request, his motion regarding the Poor Law
Amendment Act, &c.
LORD GLENEIG moved the second reading of the Slavery
Ab,,lition Acts Amendment Bill, entering into detail of the
objects of the measure, and the defects :it was intended to
remedy. ,
Lord BROUGHAM complained of portions of the bill, but offered
no general opposition to it, as they might be remedied in com-
mittee.

rne bill was eventually-read the second time, and ordered to
be committed.

Their lordships adjourned till Thursday.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—TuEspAy.

In the commons there were three ballots—namely for election
committees for Carlow, Walsall, and Dublin. _
Many petitions were presented, although, owing to the extra-
ordinary noise that prevailed in the house, it was difficult to as-
certain the particulars. _ . . .

Mr, CICA WIWI) presented a numerously-signed petition from
the inhabitants, merchants, ship owners, &c., of London, com-
plaining of the coal monopoly, of the interruption of the Thames
navigation by the detention of the colliers, &c.
Mr. GILLoN deferred his motion regarding the reduction of
the soap duty until the 27th instant.
Sir E. Kriarenecu.-inquired what would be the amount of
salaries under the new bill regarding courts of quarter ses-
sion, &c.?

Lord J. RUSSELL said, not below £40(), nor above £lOOO a
year.
Mr. II UME again urged the necessity of directing the clerks
to note the names of members dividing in election committees;
but, as the question is considered one of privilege, the subject
was not pressed to a division,
Lord J. RUSSELL (in answer to inquiries from Lord Dun-
gannon) said that it was not intended to propose any extension
of the tune regarding the voluntary commutation of tithes; and
that where assistant commissioners, already appointed, required
the aid of further legal opinion, toey would call in the assistance
of a commissioner who could give such opinion.
Sir DE LACY EV Ns then brought forward his motion re-
garding those Spanish affairs in a bids he had been personally
concerned. The ohject tie had in view, in moving for papers,
was to show that the representations respecting the forces that
had been under his command in Spain had been very incorrect.
or much exaggerated. To show such fact, he concluded with
moving for papers.
Sir EL HARDINGE, at a considerable length, and with much
point, examined the conduct of General Evans in Spain, and
especially in allowing the dogging of troops at the caprice of
the officers. He declared the general's conduct to have been
herein contrary to the English articles of war, and expressed
the hope that he shtould•never again bear of such conduct. As
Lord Elliot intended to bring forward a specific motion regard-
ing the conduct of the legion, &c., he should reserve his opinion
till that motion was brought forward.
Lord Et.r.roT said he should on an early day bring forward a
motion impugning' the conduct and policy of her Nlajest)'s
ministers towards Spain.
Sir 11. VIVIAN defended General Evans.

After remarks from Mr. TENtqvsom EYNCOURT, Captain
BoIDERO, Lord PA LMERSTON, &c., the motion was agreed to,
and the papers ordered.
The Art° itNEY-GEN ER A 1, for Ireland obtained leave to bring
in a hill to amend the laws relating to the registration of voters
in Ire land. Adjourned.

HOUSE OF CONIMONS.—WEDNESDAY.
The Speaker took the chair at four o'clock.
CARLOW (BOROUGH) ELECTION.

Colonel WA nn, as chairman of the Carlow (Borough) Elec-
tion Committee, reported to the house that the sitting member,
W. H. Monde. Esq., was duly elected, and that the petition
against the said return, and the opposition to it, were neither
frivolous nor vexations.

MONTGOMERYSHIRE CANAL.

Mr. C ivy moved the second reading of the Montgomeryshire
(Western Branch) Canal Bill.
Mr. CLIVE opposed the hill.
Mr. C. W. WYNN also opposed the bill, and• moved as an
amendment that it he read a second time this day six months.
A discussion ensued, in which -several members took part ;
strangers were ordered to withdraw, and thehouse divided, when
there appeared—
For the. second reading
Against it

Majority

The hill is -consequently lost. -
'1 he Combarton ttoads Bill and the Walsall Market Bill were
severally read a second time, and ordered to be committed.
A number of petitions on various subjects were presented.
Lord CASTLEREAGH presented a petition from the high sheriff
and grand jury of the county of. DoWn, against the Irish Poor-
law Bill. The petition was read at length by the Cleik at the
table.
_

A great number of petitions in favour of, and against, the
the Boundaries Bill were presented.
Sir C. B. VERB presented 13 petitions praying for the total
abolition of negro apprenticeship on the Ist of August next.