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Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-07-25 00:00:00

HOUSE OF COMMONS:-THURSDAY.

In reply to a question from Lord JocELYN,
Sir R. PEEL said that by the accounts from Ind'a,
dated the 29th of March, it appeared that directions had
been given ;hat all the Ameers of Scinde, with the excep-
tion of the who has been implicated in a murder, should

be treated with respect, as prisoners of war, and that
their ladies and families should also be treated with re-
spect and attention.

In reply to a question from Dr. BOWRING,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER stated that a li
plan had been submitted to Government for establishing
steam communication with Syria and the Levant, about a 1
year and a half ago, which they declined to adopt on the
ground of its expense. Another one, more economical,
had since been submitted to them, and was now under
consideration ; but it would, if accepted, compel them to I
forego the advantage of calling at Cadiz and Oporto. i
Sir R. PEEL stated the business which Government in-
tended to proceed with. They would persevere with the
Arms (Ireland) Bill, the Scotch Church Bill, the Irish
Poor-Law Bill, and the Export of Machinery Bill, this
session. It was difficult to say how long it would take to
discuss these bills, but he feared they could not anticipate
being able to proceed with the Ecclesiastical Courts Bill
during the present session. The Factories Bill he should
also be compelled to postpone, but he was unwilling to
give up all hope of passing the County Courts Bill ; and
he should, if possible, proceed with the Small Debts Bill
and the Superior Courts of Common Law Bill, but these
would depend in a great measure upon the course taken
with respect to the County Courts Bill. He did not
think there would be much difference of opinion with re-
spect to the Copyright of Designs Bill; but he should not
proceed with the Law Courts (Ireland) Bill, nor the Pri-
soners (Scotland) Bill, until next year.
Lord ASHLEY regretted that the Factories Bill was to
be postponed ; but, under the circumstances, the Go-
vernment could pursue no other course.
In reply to a question from Mr. W. S. O'BRIEN,
Sir R. PEEL said he hoped to be able to proceed with
the Irish Corporations Bill this session.
In reply to a question from Mr. B. WOOD,
Sir J. GRAHAM said he should bring in a bill this ses-
sion to continue the'Usury and Rate of Discount Acts for
another year.
In reply to a question from Lord ASHLEY, as to the
treatment of pauper lunatics in workhouses and in their
own houses.
Sir J. GRAHAM said he would cause the subject to be
inquired into.
The house then went into committee on the Arms (Ire-
land) Bill ; and the remainder of the evening was passed
in the discussion of the clauses.

HOUSE OF LORDS, THURSDAY.

Lord LYNDHURST moved the first reading of a bill to
legalise Presbyterian marriages in Ireland, which was
read a first time.

Lord. BROUGHAM postponed the further consideration
of the Slave Trade Suppression Bill.
The report of the committee on the Ecclesiastical
Functions Bill was brought up and agreed to.
The other bills on the table were forwarded a stage, and
their lordships adjourned.