The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-02-13 00:00:00

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Lord ELLENUOROUGH proposed a new clause, by way of
rider, to the effect that should the Canadian assembly be dis-
solved, or a new one convened, on the arrival of this act, that
the governor should have power to suspend its operation.
Lord GLENELG resisted it, as calculated to nullify the whole
bill.

The clause was negatived, and the bill passed.—Adjourned.

lIOUSE OF COMMONS.—THURSDAY.
Col. CoNot.i.y gave notice that, on the 25th instant, he would
move for leave to bring i❑ a bill fur the better protection of the
salmon fisheries of Ireland.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER stated that it was the
intention to move for the revival oh the church rates and church
Teases' committee, to proceed on its recommendations, should
any be proposed, and be warranted in the opinion of the govern-
ment by the contents of the committee's report.
CHURCH RATES.
In answer to a question from Mr. DUNCOMBE,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQLER stated that it was in-
tended to re-appoint the committee on church rates, and that
government would found whatever enactments might be neces-
sary upon the recommendations- of the committee.

LONGFORD ELECTION COMMITTEE.
The clerk of the election committee appeared at the bar, and
handed in the reduced list of the members selected to serve on
this commil tee. The following are the names of the members
Liberal—E. S. Caylev, Alexander Ellice, Sir J. Colquhoun,
W. Wlllisuis, J. H. Seale. Sir Robert Ferguson, Alexander
Speirs, Henry Marsland —B. Conservatives—Edward 13. Farn-
ham, Thomas Chaplin. T. W. C. Master-3.
The Canterbury election ballot was not proceeded in.
Mr. LAnoccirEttE repeated that the French government did
intend to propose an additional duty on linen yarn, and that
there was no reason to believe there was any disposition to
accede to the representations of the English government
against it.
Mr. fIUME asked whether it was proposed to reduce our duty
on French brandy, because, if we made demands on the French
government, we ought to proceed fairly. England taxed French
ha.andy between 600 and 700 per cent, and complained when
France proposed to impose only 100 per cent on some English
article.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that it was not
very logical to say that England was to reduce any existing,
duty because there was complaint against a duty about to he Un-
posed by France. lie had no intention to propose any reduc-
ion of the duty on French brandy
Mr. BARRON moved an address to her Majesty " to appoint
a commission to inquire into the constitution of the board of
charitable bequests in Ireland, and into the present charitable
funds and property in that part of the United Kingdom."
Lord MORPETH admitted that there was a strong case in
support of inquiry, but submitted that the better mode of pro-
ceeding would be by bill, wherein the powers and expenses
could be better defined and limited ; he therefore proposed that
the motion should be withdrawn, and that the proceeding should
be by bill.
Mr. Bkititofs, in consequence, withdrew his motion.
Mr. WARBURTON deferred, for a fortnight, his motion re-
garding the Baron de Bude's French claims.
Mr. WALLACE then called attention to the petition from, the
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, praying that no experiment
on Mr. Howland Hill's plan may be entered into, unless bated
on its main principles. He moved that the house resolve into
committee on the laws regarding the Post-office.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that, much as he
respected Mr. Hill, he could not be so indifferent to the revenue
as to sanction at once the whole of that plan.
A good deal of desultory discussion ensued, in the course of
which there were many complaints regarding the present mode
of delivering letters; but the motion was eventually withdrawn.
Mr. Wai,Lacg then, with reference to the Edinburgh peti-
tion " for establishing, a morning mail to Edinburgh," moved
for returns to show what had been done towards carrying into
effect the recommendations of the Postoffice commissioners,
which the c;hance,llotaf Jhe-Exchentier nut objecting to their
The Ax-rottNEv-GaNERAr. obtained leave to bring in several
bills to facilitate the enfranchisement of copyholds—relating to
Lands held by copy or court roll—the law of escheat—and to
abolish customs affecting lands in certain cases.
Mr HUME moved for various returns regarding the conduct
of Sir F. Head, as.governor of Upper Canada, giving the
sanction to bills without communicating them to the British
parliament, and other papers, which were ordered.
On the motion of Mr. FAZAKERLEY, leave was given to the
poor-law committee to report from time to time.
The banking co-parrnership bill went through committee.
There was a (rood deal of discussion in the committee on the
"qualification ofl' members' " bill, in which many amendments
were proposed. It was reported, and and ordered to be recon-
idered on a future day in its amended form.—Adjourned.

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HOUSE OF LORDS.—FRIITAY.
The Canada Bill, as amended by their lordships, was returned
from the commons agreed to.
Lord LANsIowNE stated, in answer to questions from the
Bishop of Exeter, that it was not the intention of government
to renew the commission of inquiry into Irish education; but
that, in any government measure on the subject, the recom-
mendation respecting the modification of the board of education
contained in the fourth report would be followed out.
At the suggestion of the Archbishop of CANTRIIBURY, the
second reading of the Sodor and Man Bishopric bill was post-
poned to the 20th inst.
The remainder of the business transacted was confined to the
presentation of petitions, among which was one presented by
Lord BROUGI.-I.lm, in favour of the convict Glasgow cotton-spin-
ners, which his lordship, with his accustomed infelicity of speech
and conduct, supported by an injudicious and useless oration
—Adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—FRIDAY.
Mr. HOME gave notice that on the first supply day be should
bring forward a motion regarding the appointment of a Air.
Primrose to the office of cashier and receiver-general of the
post-office department.
Lord .1. ItussELL was understood to state that he hed not be-
fore heard any thing of the subject.
Lord G. SOMERSET inquired whether it was the intention to
till up the office gd.governor of Greenwich Hospital?
Lord J. ItussoLL answered iu the affirmative.
Lord MORPETII moved that the house resolve into committee
on the Poor Laws (Ireland) bill.
Mr. O'CoNNELL moved, as an amendment, that it be coin-
unittel that day six months.
After an extended discussion, the house divided :—the num-
bers were, for the motion, 277 ; auainst it, 25.
The bill was then committed proforma.
On the report of the Parliamentary Electors bill, Mr. JERVIS
moved that, after the passing of this act, no sum of money shall
be taken or received by any overseer or any other person for,
or in respect of the registration of any voter.
Negatived by 152 to 73.
The third reading of the Custody of Insane Persons bill was
postponed until Tuesday, and the Banking Co-partnership bill
was reported.
'The ATTORNEY-GENERAL gave notice that on Tuesday he
would move for leave to bring in a bill to amend the registra-
tion act, which would contain a clause to abolish the registra-
tion shilling.
The remaining orders and notices being disposed of the house
adjourned at half-past 12. •

HOUSE OF LOICDS—SaTurinaY.
The house suet shortly after three o'clock, when the royal as-
sent was given by commission to the Lower Canada govern-
ment bill. The lords commissioners were, the Lord Chancellor,
Earl Shaftesbury. and Lord Glene!g.
The house, ou the motion of Earl SHAFTESBURY, then ad-
journed until Monday.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—SATURDAY
The house met to-day at three o'clock.

SUPPLY.
Mr. BERNA L brought up the report of the committee of sup-
ply, which was agreed to.
The CHANCLLLOR of the ExclaF.QuF.n gave notice, that on
Monday he should move, that the house resolve into a committee
of ways and means.
Sir A. Clifford, usher of the black rod, appeared at the table,
and summoned the house to the }louse of Lords, to hear the
royal assent given to the Lower Canada government bill.

NEW WRIT,
On the motion of Mr. E. STANLEY, a new writ was ordered
for the county of Tipperary, in the room of R. L. Shiel, Esq.,
who, since his election, has accepted the office of one of the
commissioners of Greenwich Hospital. (Hear, bear.)
Two petitions were presented, and the house adjourned until
Monday.

A DISAPPOINTED SWAlN.—Lately, in the parish church of
Llechylched, Anglesey, a gay Lothario, of Malltraeth, led to
thr• hymeneal altar a fair spinster, of Tyddin' Hir, iu the afore-
said parish. When the usual questions were asked to the bride-
groom, he anxiously answered in the affirmative; but when the
same questions were given to the bride, she scornfully answered
them in the negative. She was asked why she came there ?
she replied that he would not believe her any where else, and
that he always plagued her to marry him ; but she then declared
most solemnly that he was the last man in the world that she
would marry. The poor disappointed Lothario led his friends
to a neighbouring public house, to enjoy the prepared marriage
feast.

ELOPEMENT.—On Monday morning, between seven and
eight o'clock, a post-chaise-and-four were waiting at the
entrance of the lane leading to the retired village of Kidbroke.
Kent. A young gentleman in a blue cloak, after speaking to
the post-boys, ran towards Blackheath; he had not, however,
proceeded far before he met his lady love, elegantly attired and
beautiful in person. The happy pair were no sooner in the
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chaise than the --Ir off at a raii-road speed. The
young lady is 8 - - a_-'. _
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merchant, and hkgent.l4ll,aktl . nior partner in au extensive
wholesale 9ase'llial-Atriliaa4low,. ouse. The young lady was
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HOUSE OF LOiti)S..—.THLUSUAY.
Lord Gutsur.G stated '(ia akisa es to the Earl of Ripon's in-
quiry) that the government had consented to the granting of a
charter to the New Zealand Association, on certain conditions ;
but the conditions net having been complied with, the intention
to grant the charter had ceased. The association now- sought
to introduce a bill, if not opposed by the government ; and the
-government had reillied that there would he no opposition to the
introduction of •Sosch a bill, as in that shape it could be fairly
,and fully discussed ; the government, however, reserving the
right to support or oppose such bill, as may be deemed right.
The Bishop of EXETER intimated that he should this day put
-a question as to the revival of the cotninittee on Irish education's
. Lord Gr.svgLG moved the third reading of the Canada Go-
vernment bill, which called forth considerable discussion.
Lord Ert.ENi3ortouGht resisted the bill as unnecessarily severe.
Lord GLENELG admitted its severity, but contended that it
'Was unavoidable.

Lord A S 11.1171; T N thought, if there could not be amicable
'proceeding between the two couutries, that separation would be
.the more advisable course.
• lard MANSPIRLD opposed the bill, and maintained that it
*mild neither give satisfaction nor effect the objects desired.
The Marquis of LINSDOWNE having defended the bill,
Lord Bilocouau once more attacked the bill, and congratu-
lated himself on having had the support of the sons of those
eminent lawyers, Mansfield and Ellenborough.
Lord MELBouRNE, in defending the bill, said that the go-
vernment felt bound to maintain the territories of this country,
and that it could not listen to the doctrine of voluntary sepa-
ration. The iniluence would be maintained by the promotion
of good measures and good feelings, founded on the principles
of cons:itutional liberty.
Earl Firzwri,Liam strongly condemned the bill, declaring
that it would only be the forerunner of greater difficulties To
endeavour to inaintain supremacy by means that appeared to
be determined on, and after the example of our contest with
America, would only be preparing fur this country another
" Illiad of woes."
The bill was then read a third time.
Lord GLENELG proposed some verbal alteration, which was
adopted.