The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-01-24 00:00:00

SOCIALISM.

The Bishop of EXETER inquired whether it was the inten-
tion of the Government to take any steps regarding the
progress of Socialism ?
The Marquis of NORMANBT answered that he was not
aware of any case having occurred which called for the inter-
ference of the Government.
The Bishop of EXETER thereupon gave notice that, on
Friday next, he would present petitions on this subject.
Lord MELBOURNE intimated his intention, at an early
day, to move thanks to the army of India.

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were any prospect of a termination of the unfortunate state of
hostility in the river La Plata. The noble viscount had given
reason last year to hope that it would be brought to a con-
clusion by the amicable arrangements of her Majesty's go-
vernment.
Lord MELBOURNE stated that he could not hold out any
hope of a cessation of hostilities.
Lord Buntienam moved the second reading of the En-
franchisement of Copyholds bill. He said that there had
been 300 or 400 divisions of territory, in every one of which
property was held by a different law ; and that it was certainly
a most anomalous thing; and the wonder was that such a
system had been allowed to exist so long. He intended to pro-
pose to refer his important bill to a select committee, as best
calculated to examine its details. , .
- The LORD CAA CE'Ll.olt concurred in the bill, ivhicli was
then read a second time,- Lord Brougham deferring the nam-
ing of the committee till Thursday, in order to get the wanes
of the noble lords who would attend ; and to which da3r their
lordships then adjourned. .
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.—TUESDAY,.
After many petitions. had been presented for private bills,
several others were presented by Sir R. Inglis, &c., for the
extension of church accommodation ; by Mr. Fox Maule,
from the Royal burgh of Elgin, and three other places in
Elgin (founded on the result of the appeal cause in the
Auchterarder case,) against the introducing of ministers into
parishes against the wish of the parishioners, as being con-
trary to the constitution of the church of Scotland ; by Mr.
O'Connell, from Monaghan, praying the house not to con-
sent to the restoration of Orange domination in Ireland.

STOCRDALE VERSUS HANSARD

Mr. KELLY presented petitions from the sheriffs referring
to the resolutions of the house in the case, Stockdale v. Han-
sard, declaring that they had been guilty of breach of privi-
lege, and ordering them to refund to Messrs. Hansard the
amount levied, in which they expressed their deep sorrow and
concern that they had incurred the displeasure of the house,
especially as they had considered that they were only ful-
filling the duties which they had sworn to perform.
The petitions were read and ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. SLANEY gave notice that on Tuesday week he would
move for a committee "to inquire into the causes of the
discontent existing amongst a large portion of the population
in many of the manufacturing districts, with a view to remove
the evils and remedy the complaints, so as to strengthen the
affection of the people to the institutions of the country."
And he stated that Mr. Pakingtoc would on the same day
move for a bill to amend the laws relating to the sale of beer.
Mr. P. FRENCH gave notice, that on the 31st instant, he
would move for an address praying her Majesty to appoint
a medical commissioner on board, for the purpose of improv-
ing the medical profession in Ireland.
Mr. MACKINNON gave notice that, on the 30th instant,
he would movefor a bill to improve the laws relative to turn-
pike trusts.
Mr: HuNfE moved for a return respecting all the sums
paid out of the consolidated fund to.the several branches of
the Royal Family, in the years 1838 and 1839 ; also for an
account of all the sums paid, during the same period, to-
wards her Majesty's civil list ; which was ordered.

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Sir R. INGLis observed, that in order to make that re-
turn complete, it ought to contain the whole amount which
her Majesty would have received, provided she had not been
advised to give up her hereditary revenues.
Lord J. Russr.r.t said that there could be no objection to
the proclnction of both accounts.

Mr. Hun added, that the only difference between the re-
turn he had moved for, and that desired between Sir R.
Inglis, was that his return would show the actual amount of
the money received, while the one which the hon. baronet
wanted would only show an imaginary amount. He took
that opportunity of giving notice that if the proposition of
making an annual allowance to Prince Albert of X 50,000
should be persisted in, he should take the sense of the house
as reducing it to £21,000, so as to place the allowance on an
equality with that of the other members of the Royal Family.
Mr. KV.IN then moved, on the petitions previously pre-
sented by him, that the sheriffs be called to the bar for the
purpose of being discharged from further attendance.
Sir R.INGLis seconded the motion.

Lord J. RUSSELL moved as an amendment the resump-
tion of the adjourned debate. The motion proposed by his
Lordship at the previous sitting, for the commitment of the
sheriffs, being again put, '
After farther and considerable debate, in which Lord
TEIGNMOUTH, Mr. LAW (the Recorder), Mr, Erle, Mr.
D'IsitAELI, &c, took part,the house divided on Mr. Kelly's
motion, for which there was—ayes 99, noes 210; majority
against it 111,

The house then proceeded to Lord John Russell's motion
of the former night, the proposition that the sheriffs be com-
mitted to the custody of the sergeant-at-arms, and on that
question the house divided—the numbers were for the motion
195, against it 95 ; mejority for the motion for the commit-
ment of the sheriffs, 101.
Lord J. RUSSELL then intimated that it was not hislinten-
tion to proceed against the under-sheriffs, or the sheriffs'
officers ' • therefore on his Lordship's motion, they were dis-
charged from further attendance. He- would, however,
move that Mr. Howard, Stockdale's attorney, be called to
the bar; but the propriety of examining him, so as to crimi-
nate ;himself, it will be observed, called forth discussion.
Adjournment was moved, to which Lord J. Russell said he
had no objection ; but at the next meeting of the house, lie
should proceed with the case. He was for proceeding with
the subject now.
Mr. KELLY said he should oppose the bringing to their
bar any other person on account of this transaction.
Mr. Law proposed as an amendment, that the house do
adjourn.
Lord JOHN RUSSELL moved that Howard do attend on
Wednesday.
The house thereupon divided, mid the numbers were—for
the adjournment, 39 ; against it, 113 ; majority against it, i 4.
Howard was then ordered to attend on Wednesday.
Lord J. RUSSELL, in answer to Col. Sibthorp's inquiry,
said that he should bring forward the proposition regarding
Prince Albert ;, but that the question of privilege would have
precedence.
Lord J. RUSSELL brqught in a bill to carry into effect the
recommendations of the church commissioners, which was
read the first time.
Mr. E. TENNENT obtained leave to bring in a bill for ex-
tending the' copyright in designs in calico-printing from three
to twelve months.
COL SIDTHORP said that he should move a clause making
the annuity 'of Prince Albert cease, should he survive the
queen, except he resided six 'months in England each year.
The remaining business being disposed of, the house ad-
journed.

FIOUSE OF LORDS—WEDNESDAY.
The House of Lordi did not sit this day.

HOUSE OF COMMONS-WEDNESDAY.

Air. Alderman lA"C;ol;gEtVeiaice that on the 27th instant
he will move f6i. the appointroent of a select committee to
coniider"of improvements in the metropolis.
Mr: PEc-rolt gave notice, that on Monday next he will
put some questions to Lord Palmerston relative Ito the civil
war in Spain.
Lord S. 'Ex SSELL stated, in answer to a question from Mr.
Christopher, that he hoped to be able, before Easter, to in•
troduce a measure to effect certain improvements in the Poor
Laws.

The CHANCELLOR os the EXCHEQUER stated, in answer
to a question from Colonel Conolly, that he had no intention
of introducing a measure to repeal the drawback on malt.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER also stated, in an-
swer to a question from Sir R. PEEL, that he will, as soon as
possible, lay on the table returns showing the result of the
reduction of postage.
Mr. F. MAULS stated, in answer to a question from Mr.
MACKtNNON,.that it is the intention of government to intro-
duce a measure, making certain alterations in the county
constabulary act.

The house then resumed the consideration of the question
of privilege, arising out of the case, " Stockdale v. Hansard."
Mr. T. DUNCOMBE moved for copies of the warrants under
which Stockdale and the sheriffs had been committed to
custody.

Lord J. RUSSELL said it was very unusual to make such
an application ; but the motion was ultimately agreed to.
Sir E. KNATCUSULL asked whether it was intended to •
remove the individuals, now in custody, from the house ?
Lord J. RUSSELL answered that it was not. It was
stated that there would be, elsewhere, an application for a
writ of habeas corpus ? and, under all the circutristances it
was deemed advisable to keep the prisoners in the custody
of the house for the present. The noble lord, having moved
that Mr. Burton Howard, the attorney of Stockdale, be
again called in.
• Sir E. SUGDEN, as an amendment, moved to add the

words " for the ptirpoSe of being forthwith discharged." He
contended that there was no necessity for this further vindi-

cation of what were termed by the Majority the" privileges of
that house, by the exercise of a power that was already ex-
hibited in the committal of Stockdale and of the sheriffs into
custody.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL opposed the amendment. The
attorney had proceeded in the action, in the" knowledge that
he was thereby acting against resolutions of that house. The
object of his commitment would be to deter others from act-
ing in a similar manner. There was no ground for hesita-
tion, and, unless the house agreed to the present motion,
they would stultify all their former proceedings in this mat-
ter.

A long and heavy discussion followed. Eventually the
house divided on the motion • and it was decided by 17$ for,
and G 8 against the motion, that Mr. Howard be called to the
bar, reprimanded, and discharged. The motion having been
carried, Mr. Howard was called to the bar, reprimanded,
and discharged.
On the motion that the house resolve into committee on
that part of her Majesty's speech which related to the mak-
ing of a provision for his Serene Highness the Prince Albert,
Lord J. RUSSELL said that he had, as closely as possible,
endeavoured to follow precedent.
Mr. Gou LBU D.N urged the importance of having the fullest
information possible on the subject, previously to being called
on to sanction any vote or proceeding.
Lord J. RUSSELL said that, under such circumstances, he
was ready to defer his statement until Friday.
The Bill for the Exhibition of " a Bill for the Naturaliza-
tion of Prince Albert" was then considered, and proceeded
with. After some conversation, the house adjourned.

THE REWARD OF MERIT. We remember seeing the im-
portant fact annonticed in the ministerial newspapers that
the Sultan, in consideration of the eminent services, and out
of respect for the great talents of Lord Viscount Palmers-
ton, had been graciously pleased to confer upon his
t lordship
the illustrious order of Nichan Millar, and to transm • the
insignia to his lordship, splendidly ornamented with diamonds.iie
The Semaphore of Marseilles states that the Sultan hs
been also graciously pleased to confer the same important
and distinguished decoration on M. Soulier, the clown at the
Circus, "in token of the delight his feats have afforded his
Sublime Majesty." It is also to be conferred on the celer
braced juggler Rodolphe. The distribution of this honour-
able distinction must be extremely gratifying to the Foreign
Minister of the thimblerig Cabinet.—John Bull.
For the amusement and information of teetotallers we may
sttaottaeltolifat the average value of the hops consumed in the
onfibreadsm
has
United Kingdom, amounts to £2,000,000, sterling annually ;
and the 5,361,000 qrs. of malt to £16,000,000, making a
£18,000,000 for beer. The actual value
per annum.—Doncaster mean of l
several years, is .£30,000,000
um—Doncaster Gazelle.
NOVEL PIECE of AIACHINERY.—A new piece of mecha-
which, as a
lately een putoperation in the city of Glasgow,
in
everything of labour-saving machine, bids
.fair to
surpass
the kind invented.It is called by the
inventor the wh. ever
igradonTaphist, and seems to be a combina-
tion of the pa
curing of si,nilleart-makilg and printing machines. The pro-
been a work'of immense to Whig-radical petitions 'has hitherto
but now, by callin,,inierinse labour and considerable expense ;
anxiety on the sutiject (t)litel aid of the WhigradOgraphiSt, all
consumed,
°Pi: ear
with. We have neither tinaib"rand expense is done away
scription of this novel engine, norh space to give a minute de-
with the help of a couple
of
buot shall merely mention',. that,
off upwards of two thousand signatures it is capable of throwing
usual grotesqueness, from the stnallersekt' in an hour, in all their
long, and at all their wonted angles
o'f. hand to letters an inch
ting the flourishes if desired. r
Ile
Griasclination, not omit-
petition being in a desperate hurry, theg•Z *anti-corn-law
one day this week was made to throw off as ngrarlographist
signatures in ten hours, and we believe it is stillman} as
25'°°0
the same rate of speed. We have not heard the name°in gon
at
ingenious inventor, but weyhappen to know that the of the
burgh Whig clique have ordered one for their sole use,' 'lain-
that the radicals and chartists arc in treaty for another, but
the inventor is rather shy, the necessary funds not beinht,
forthcoming in the shape of hard cash.—.Edinburgli Evening-
Post.