The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-04-17 00:00:00

THE NEW CORPORATIONS.

Sir C. GREY asked the Attorney-General the reason that
had induced the Privy Council to advise her Majesty, for the
present, not to grant any charters to corporations'under the
English Municipal Reform Act, and what period was likely
to elapse till such grants might be made.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL answered that charters had
been prepared ender the act for Manchester and Birming-
ham. Objections, however, had been taken to those char-
ters, which it was of course necessary to decide on judicially.
These cases would be settled after Easter, and he hoped the
new charters would be found capable of forming precedents
for other charters under similar circumstances.

THE " PRIVILEGE" PRISONERS.
Sir R. INGLis said that to-day he should move that the'
several persons committed to the custody of the sergeant-at-
arms for contempt of privilege be forthwith discharged.
Lord J. RUSSELL thereupon declared that it was his in-
tention on Wednesday to move that Mr. Howard, jun., and
Mr. Pearce, be discharged ; and that the order for the at-
tendance of the sheriffs at the bar on the 6th of May be also
discharged.

MILITARY OUTRAGE AT WIGAN.
Mr. WARBURTON moved for a return of the conviction of
certain officers for riot at Wigan, and for a statement of the
treatment to which they were subjected in the gaol of Lan-
caster. His object was to ascertain whether their treatment
differed from that of other persons confined for mis-
demeanors.
Mr. F. MAULE suggested that it would be better to move
for a return of the rules and regulations observed towards
prisoners convicted of misdemeanors.
Mr. WARBURTON rejoined that such course would answer
his purpose; and the amended return was ordered.
NORTH AMERICAN BOUNDARY.

On the motion of Lord J. RUSSELL, an address to the
Crown was adopted, for copies or extracts of all correspond-
ence between the American Ministers and the Secretary of
State for Foreign .Affairs, with respect to the North Ameri-
can boundary.
Sir T. FREMANTLE directed attention to what had arisen
out of the late Totness election and inquiry.
Mr. Fox MAULE obtained leave to bring in a bill for the
regulation of chimney -sweepers and chimneys.
Mr. EASTHOPE moved to refer the petition of Nathaniel
Cave, complaining of the conduct of a magistrate, and of the
prison allowance of bread and water previously, to a select
committee ; but, after extended discussion, on Mr. Fox
Maple's promise to institute inquiries into the case, the mo-
tion was withdrawn.

LER CANADA.
Mr. I-ItmE moved or copies of the despatches or letters
from the officers in command of the several detachments of
British troops and of the militia, stating the movements and
proceedings of the detachments under their command to the
commander-in-chief, Sir John Colborne, in Lower Canada,
in the year 1838; also for a list of the names of all persons
indicted for high treason before the ordinary criminal courts
since the Ist day of January, 1838, in Lower Canada, and
who are alleged to have fled the province ; stating also the
names of all persons so indicted who have been tried, and the
result of such trial.—Ordered.
Mr. WARBURTON called attention to the correspondence
relating to Lovatt and Collins, prisoners in Warwick gaol.
Mr. F. MAULE entered into explanations, which were pro-
nounced to be satisfactory, he undertaking to see whether
remedy could not be provided for the complaints preferred.
Mr. HUME. (for Mr. Gillon) moved for a series of returns
regarding the crown lauds and estates in Scotland, which
were severally ordered.

GRANTS TO ktOMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS AND PRIESTS.
Mr. E. J. COOPER (for Mr. Maxwell) moved for " 1,
Return of the number of Roman Catholic bishops or priests
receiving any grants of public money in the British colonies,
and the total amount of those grants, the dates from which
those grants severally commenced, and the authorities under
which they were granted ; 2, return of all grants or loans of
public buildings or public lands in the colonies to Roman
Catholic bishops or priests, stating, in each case, the extent
of the lands so granted or lent, and their present application,
and the public. use to which those buildings or lands so
granted or lent were before applied, with the dates respec-
tively of such grants or loans ; 3, return of the persons who
have applied to Parliament for such grants or loans."
They were severally ordered.
Mr. GORDON moved, in committee, on the Soap Excise
Acts, a resolution declaratory of consolidating those acts,
and altering the excise of soap agreeably to the recommen-
dation of the revenue commissioners.—Agreed to.
The orders of the day having been severally forwarded a
stage, the house adjourned.

HOUSE OF CONBIONS:—WEDNIISII.II%
Many petitions • from different members, various places,
and on a variety of subjects, were presented.
Lord J. RUSSELIb, on moving that the Louse, at its rising,
adjourn till Wednesday, April 29, stated his intentions with
regard to business after Easter, He believed that on the

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Mr. Sergeant Talfourd, to forward hie Copyright On
Friday, the Ist of May, and on the 4th of May, it was his
lordship's intention to proceed with the committee of supply,
and on the Bth of May the Chancellor of the Exchequer
would bring forward his financial statement [" budget.")
He proposed to proceed with the Canada Bill on Monday.
the 11th of May, and he would postpone the Ecclesiastical
Duties Revenue Bill till Monday, the 18th of May.
Lord MAHON asked, on the subject of the " sulphur
monopoly," Lord J. Russell, in the absence of the Secretary
for Foreign Affairs: whether any directions bad been given
by the Government for commencing a blockade, or for enter-
ing into any hostile operations against the kingdom of Naples?
Lord J. RUSSELL answered that certain instructions had
been given by the Government with respect to the sulphur
monopoly to the British Ambassador at Naples. That func-
tionary had been further instructed, in care satisfactory an-
swer should not be made to him within a given time by the
Neapolitan Government, the admiral commanding in the
Mediterranean, in such case, would have orders to detain
ships sailing under the Neapolitan flag. The last account
received from Naples stated that the reply received by the
British Ambassador was entirely evasive and unsatisfactory.
The British Government was now in communication with
the ambassador as to further measures.
Lord MAHON asked whether a paper that had been pub-
lished on the subject was authentic or not?
Lord J. RUSSELL rejoined; that he had not seen the
document, but he was aware that the minister at Naples had
given instructions with respect to the commercial treaty—he
presumed from their nature they were in the paper to which
reference had been made; the treaty had not been complied
with by the Neapolitan government. The question had ex-
cited great attention.
Mr. HOME observed that two years had passed since the
sulphur monopoly commenced. The house ought to have
the correspondence en the subject. He did not say there
was any culpable neglect on the part of the foreign-office,
but they ought to have the papers.
Sir J. GRAHAM asked whether an order in council had
passed that vessels should be detained?
Lord J. RUSSELL answered that such course was not
necessary.
Sir J. GRAHAM said that he understood the British admi-
ral was ordered to detain vessels, for the purpose of obtaining
reparation of British merchants.
Lord J. RUSSELL stated his belief to be that instructions
were given to the British admiral in the Mediterranean to
that effect; but if, as he trusted, the Neapolitan government
agreed to give satisfaction on this subject, any vessels that
might be taken would be released.
Mr. M. PHILIPS asked whether the negotiation for a com-
mercial treaty with France was proceeding satisfactorily?
Lord J. RUSSELL answered that the negotiations were still
proceeding.
Sir R. 'sous asked, with regard to the extreme distress
which prevailed in the Highlands and north of Scotland, and
where the people were most anxious to have the means of
emigrating to the North American colonies, whether her
Majesty's ministers were prepared with any plan for ena-
bling them to do so ?
Lord J. RUSSELL answered that he had given much at-
tention to the subject ; he had looked for information to two
quarters--to the emigration commissioners and the compa-
nies engaged in promoting emigration, and to the Governor-
General of Canada, from whom he had received a communi-
cation, giving at great length opinions on the subject. As
soon after Easter as he should have considered the informa-
tion afforded in those communications, his lordship added
that he would state his views to the house.
Mr. HUME, seeing the Secretary for Foreign Affairs in
his place, asked whether he could state what was the real
position of British merchants in Turkey?
Lord PALMERSTON answered that he had just laid on the
table the papers which would give the information desired
by the hon. member for Kilkenny. He added, in answer to
Mr. Hume, that no order in council had been issued for
reprisals on the Neapolitan government.
Lord J. RUSSELL stated that on the 30th April he should
move for leave to bring in a bill for the regulation of parlia-
mentary elections, and also a bill to make further provisions
respecting the right of voting for members of parliament.
Sir W. MOLESWORTH gave notice that, May sth, he
should call attention to the report of the transportation com-
mittee, and move that the punishment of transportation be
abolished.
Sir R. INGLIS gave notice that, May 7th, he should bring
forward a measure on the subject of church extension.
Sir C. GREY stated that, April 30th, he should move for
copies of all colonial enactments respecting the sale and ma-
nagement of waste lands in Upper and Lower Canada; also
a copy of the charter of the Hudson's Bay Company, and of
all leases by which that company held lands, either in Upper
or Lower Canada; also a copy of all correspondence upon
that subject between the company and the authorities in
Canada, or the Secretary of Sta e, during the last five years.
Mr. HUME stated that, April 30th, he should move for a
committee to inquire into the nature and amount of the pre-
sent duties levied on the importation of goods; also that,
May 7th, he should move for an address for copies of the
correspondence relating to Turkey and Egypt.
Mr. VILLIERS gave notice that, May 12th, he should
move that the house resolve itself into committee to take
into consideration the present " corn laws."
Mr. HUME moved that various papers laid on the table
relative to persons imprisoned for high treason in Canada,
be printed. He also moved an address for copies of certain
orders of council in Lower Canada, relating to the confisca-
tion and forfeiture of property in that colony ; also certain
returns relating to the Scotch fisheries.
Mr. MACKINNON gave notice that, May sth, he should
move for a select committee to investigate the subject of the
emigration of hill coolies.
Mr. CRESSWELL asked whether there had been any report
from the commission appointed to investigate the Danish
claims ?
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER answered that he
was not aware that there had been any presented.
Lord Seaton's Annuity Bill, it will be observed, called
forth opposition and a division. There were for the third
reading, 77 ; against it, 17 : majority, 60. It was then read
a third time and passed.
Several orders of the day were then proceeded with, and
bills forwarded a stage.
The proceedings on the prisons' bill called forth some in-
teresting conversation.
On the motion of Lord J. RUSSELL, Mr. Howard, jun.,
and Mr. Pearse were ordered to be discharged out of the
custody of the sergeant-at-arms, and the order for the at-
tendance of Mr. Sheriff Evans on Wednesday, May 6th, was
discharged.
Sir R. IN Geis moved that the other parties (Stockdale and
Howard), who had been committed for contempt of the pri-
vileges of the house, in the matter of actions commenced or
brought on the subject of papers which, previously to the
passing of the printed papers' bill, shall have been printed
by authority of the house, be forthwith discharged ; which
motion, however, after opposition from Lord J. RUSSELL,
&c., was negatived on division, the numbers being, ayes 22,
noes 42; majority against the motion 20.
The house afterwards adjourned, and, agreeably to motion
previously made by Lord J. Russell, till Wednesday, April
29th.