The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-06-04 00:00:00

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Toaantei Bill was read a first tine.
" fdr.**C.. HUTCHINSON objected to the BA bream.]
it had for its object &great change in trelaniff whethefl
or bad, it. was apt necessary for ble. "argihnent ti
w. It would have the effect of destroying more them-
two-thirds of the present fortyatilliog freeholders frau-
Alec He asked for Deland a fair examined** of the
Bill, which be complained was, brought forward at a late
period of the Session, and withant indicted explanation. ,
The Bill was particularly objectionable, as it would af-
fect in the -Test and South of Ireland die franchise of
Catholics; and it should be recollected With what • diffi,
rutty the franchise was obtained. The 11111 would merely
serve to disfranchitie, without affordinany hope of cool
during to agricultural improvement., which was content.
plated by it.. He wished, therefwth that the Bill shobit
be deferred till next Session, an,4 he then brouglit,..(eg,
ward in ad improved shape.
Lotd. MILTON said the Bill was before the Helm
for two months. He considered it in atiagticaltureli
sense well worthy of
Mr. DENIS BROWNE said that he had answered
the objections of the Hon. Member fortork on two for-
mer occasions, and he did not then feel himself called
upon for any observations.
The Bill was read* third time, and passed. •
Sir JOHN NEWPORT pat a question relative to the
application of certain monies by the Corporation of Dub-
lin, but from the low toile in winch the question was pee,'
and the answer made by Mr. Goulburn, we ate uttabie to,
give the details.
Mr. IVILMI3IT laid on the table certain pa fp
tiVe to the island of Cuba. •, •
. .
The Order of the Diy for the House going into's eel*,
mittee on the Silk;Bill being read,
Mr. F. BUXTON esidit was his intantioo. when. thi
Report watt brought.avto inowthat it be Lettered to at
Select Committee. .
The House then went inin Committee;:
read, and the Report ordered to be brought up on Moo-.
day. .
Mi. sy KES presented a petition from 180
era of Hull, complaining that their shipi and stores'were
liable to seittore by the least misconduct df those over.
whom they could have no controul. The most trifling
act of smuggling,thoughconsmitte4 without their know.
ledge, subjected their property no confiscation. Them
was one instance mentioned, where a ship called the All•••
nerva was put under seizure because there was I2e.
worth, of smuggled tobacco on board. He concluded by
moving that the petition be brought up. .
Mr. HERRI FS Said that a similar petitiOn to itaisled
been already laid before•the Lords of the Treasury, and
it had there received all the attention which such at sub-
.ject demanded. After the best consideration, however,
it was found that without the clause of which the lion.
Member now complained, the Revenue could not be col-
lected. He believed there were few instances of vessels
being seized for any misconduct on the part of the sailors,
'but in fairness the master might to he responsible when
he did not keep a strict watch over his serYants. As it
was in contemplation to bring forward a. measure for
consolidating the Custom and Revenue Laws, when that
came on, he thought it would be the proper opportunity
to suggest any alterations or improvements.
Mr. BRIGHT observed that the greatest inconitui:.
ence would happen to trade before these different fans
'were consolidated, which it was admitted was a work Of'
great lab Our and time. Amongst the evils attendant
upon the Revenue Laws, he thohelit there was none more
objectionable than the difference of practice which exist;
ed between the Boards of Customs and &else. He
thought the country much indebted to the Hon. Member
for hull. forbringing this measure forward, and he loped
some•efficient measure, founded upon it, would be woo
Adopted.
Mr. CURWEN expressed a hope that some MeMoire
'Mould be adopted with a view to lessen the expenses
of recovering property which had been seized by the
Eseiee.
!General GASCOYNE said, that if the matter was left
to the Lords of the Treasury, there could he no objection
to the adjudication, but the complaint was that they al-
ways referred the matter back to the Excise, who, in
their own.defence, were too much incliner( to malts ex
'parte statements. He hoped now that the attention of
.vernment had been called to the subject, that some
measure would be adopted to remove the difficulty .com-'
plained of.
The petition was then read, and ordered to lie ota the
`table.
M. SYKES,in explasation, said that the burden Obis
'complaint was, that thelnasters of ships were made crimi..
sally answeraole for the conduct of their servants. This
Was the more unjust, because there was metals of srr.
Tanta less dependent upon their misters than sailors, for
they were often separated front them, and the masters
eon id not possibly make themselves acqoaitited with their
individual characters.
INSOLVENT DEBTORS.
Mr. BRIGHT asked whether it was intended to bring
las new Insolvent Debtors' Act now thattheliession was
so late.
The SOLICITOR-OENERAL said he should cer.
tainly bring it on Friday next.
SILK WEAVERS 4E9'
r. BUXTON moved that the petitioning against the
*Silk Manufactures' Bill should be heard by Counsel
,against the Bill on Monday next.—Agreed to.
r • SHIP BUILDERS.
:Mr.HUME presented a petition from the Ship Builders
;of the River Themes, complaining that, unlike other
artisans, they were not permitted to leave this kingdom
is seek employment; and also of the manner in which-
.their wages were paid. They prayed the House to so•
vise those Laws which affected their case.
Sir BYAM MARTIN said he was disposed to grant
all possihle relief to the petitioners.
Mr. LIITLETON said that the Hon. Member who
presented this petition, having a motion for a Committee
to night, to consider the laws for preventing artisans
from emigrating; which would have a great et& ct upon
the manufacturing districts, he (Mr. L.) wished him to
postpone so important a measure to next Session, when
,the parties would be better prepared with their evidence.
The present Session was too tar alvanced to allow such
attention to be given to the subject as it deserved.
Mr. S. WOIPI'LEY and Gen. GASCOYNE concurred
in this suggestion.
Mr. HUSRISSON joined inthe same recommendation;
at the same time that he
.professed himself friendly to
the object which/he Hon.-Member had io view. These '
laws %sere inefficient and unjust, hat it' required great
chnsileration before any alteration was; du& 'ln View.
Sir 0, COCKBURN deflided thv mole lii which the
shipwright's acre Pslii in the King's yards.
Mr. HUME said that after the recommendation which
hail been made to him from revain'tparters, be had no
course left to purstie but to catoply with these sugges-
tions:and to postpone his measure. The Hoe: .3lember
then withdrew his notice. •
-Mr. I.IItOIVNLOW nroved for .returns of the (Grand
of the city of Dublin, from the years 1796 to is 23,
Mr. BROLAILIAM gave notice, that to-morrow fort..
lie,' he Wouht bring fairstard a motion respecting the
&Wises nt Jlnsil.tie in Ireland.
BittliftsllAM. presented a petition from 300 pf
idhslaitantsdSligo, coruplaintng -.hat, by a clause
hi en' Net of Parliament (3 (leo. I I. !tee. 3) foeregnlating
The:saltitun-hsivry near that town, a clause was intro-
lucid, which gave to an individual an exclaSire right of