The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-06-24 00:00:00

the readiness of the Court of Berlin to adopt our princi-
ple, and take off these duties the moment we carried
ours into effect ; but this statement he accompanied with
a denunciation, that if we did not act upon that princi-
ple, the exclusive duties would be further increased.—
The Bill was then read a second time, and ordered to be
read a third time on Monday next.
BRITISH WOOL.
Lord MILTON presented a petition from those con-
cerned in the manufacture of British Wool, from some
district in Yorkshire, the name of which we did not hear,
against any alteration in the laws relating to the ex-
portation of British Wool.
BRITISH MUSEUM.
Mr. CROKER postponed his motion relative to the
Statuary Gallery at the British Museum, till the report
of the Committee was brought op.
THE MASSACRE AT MAGHERA, IN IRELAND.
Sir JOHN NEWPORT; seeing the Right Hon. Se-
cretary for the Home Department in his place, said,
that as considerable anxiety prevailed in the public
=had relative to the late melancholy outrage at Mash.-
- *la, be wished to know if the Right Hon. Gent. was
,prepared to give any authebtic information on the sub-
ject. He had' no disposition to prejudge the matter,
his only object was to satisfy the public mind.
Mr. PEEL said that as there was a general investiga
. tion of the matter set on foot by the Magistrates of the
district, be was sure the Hon. Baronet would concur
with him, that it Was better to go into no statement of
the subject at present. However, he was enabled to
state, that from' the most authentic account which he
saw, there were four persons killed, three so severely
wounded that amputation was obliged to take place, and
others less severely wounded.
UNLAWFUL OATHS IN IRELAND.
Mr. ABERGItOMBY hoped the Right Hoo. Gentle.
man would fix some particular day for bringing forward
the Unlawful Oaths (Ireland) Bill, as be wished par-
ticularly to call the attention of the House to it, the cir-
cumstances under which that Bill was introduced having
been considerably changed.
Mr. PEEL said that he bad no doubt that his Right
Hoe. Friesd the Secretary for Ireland would consent to
the Hon. Member's request.
CHIEF BARON O'GRADY.
Mr. S. RICE meted the Order of the Day for the
House to resolve itself into a Committee on the conduct
of the Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer in Ire-
land.
Mr. HUTCHINSON objected to the motion being
brought forward in the absence of the Solicitor General
and other Hon. Members who had on a former occasion
taken a part in the debate.
Mr. S. RICE said he did not wish to act unfairly in
the matter. He had brought forward the motion, be.
mine there was no other business before the House. He
had, however, no objection to withdraw it with the con.
sent of the Howe.
Sir JOHN NEWPORT said that the public business
ought not to stand still, merely beCause Gentlemen were
nut pleased to attend at the proper hour.
The motion was then withdrawn.
CRIMINAL LAWS.
Mr. PEEL brought up the Report of the Larceny Re-
peal of Clergy Eill.
Mr. H. 6. BENNETT said a few words respecting the
period of imprisonment under the operation of the Bill.
. Mr. PEEL explained, and the Bill was ordered to be
• recommitted forthwith.
The Bill then went through a Committee, and the
House having resumed, the Report was ordered to be re-
ceived forthwith. The several amendments being agreed
to, the Bill was ordered to be read a third time on Wed.
n, sday next.
The Felonies Benefit of Clergy Bill went through a
Committee, and was ordered to be read a third time on
Wednesday next.
Mr. BROODEN brought up the Report of the Sen-
tepee of Death Bill. The Bill was recommitted, the Re.
pit received, and the Bill ordered to be read a third
time on Wednesday next.
The Felo de Se Bill went through a Committee, and
wag ordered to be read a third time on Wednesday next.
BEER RETAIL BILL.
Mr. BROUGHAM moved the second reading of the

Beer Retail Bill.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said, he
should not object to the Bill passing this stage, bat
he Legged.to be understood as not acquiescing In the
Measure.
Mr. Alderman WOOD objected to the Bill. lie said,
there were not less than 50,000 publicans who would be
ruined by it.
Mr. BROUGHAM said, he did not object to take the
d. bate in a future stager The delay was opt occasioned
by him. but by those who bad declared their opposition
to the Bill.
Mr. Alderman WOOD explained.
Mr. IL 0. BENNETT thought that the Right Hon.
Gentleman (the Chancellor of the Exchequer) ought to
be prepared in this she of the proceeding, either to ex-
press his rountevanctore disapprobation of the measure.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said, he
was not dispwed to overturn existing interests suddenly.
Mr. lIROUGIIAM farther enforced tio.expediency of
taking the discussion on a future stage: -
The Bill was then read a second time, and ordered to
be comtnitted on Friday next.
SUPPLY.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER moved
the Order of the Day for the House to resolve itself into
a Committee of Supply.
Lord A. HAMILTON wished to know whether it was
intended to remit the duty on Slate carried coastwise.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said,
that a Bill was pending for remitting the duty on Stone;
but he was not prepared to say whether it would be ex-
pedient to remit the duty on Slate. •
The SPZAKER then left the Chair, and the following
votes were agreed to without discussion :-
15,0001., for defraying the expenses of Donagbadee
Harbour, and 29,0001. fur the Holyhead and' London
Road.
The next vote moved was 45,0001. for defraying the
expenses of the works now carrying on at Kingstown
Harbour, near Dublin.
Mr. HOME wished to know whether this sum would
be sufficient to defray the whole expense?
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that
the estimate was less than the Commissioners had recom-
mended, therefore, a father grant would be required.
Mr. HUME suggested the propriety of the Treasury
being furnished with an estimate of the whole expense
at once. . .
Mr. V. FITZGERALD said a few words; after which
the grant was agreed to. as was also a grant of 20,8701.
for the Holyhead Harbour.
Oa the motion that it sum not exceeding 9,3301. be
granted to make goodltin deficiency is the sum granted
last Session for printing 1760 volumes of the Journals of
that. House.
Mr. HUME complained of the abuses that were allowed
to exist in the Stationery-office, arising eblefiy from the Sae
ployment in that department of persons who bad as se•
qaaintance with the business. Persons were put into OMNI
and other such situations under Government, because the
situations suited Own, and not they the situations. With
a little more care sad attention much of the expense of
tbrooselwaiodpoienisestasropedgt be reduced. He was sorry that
la the mmittee ted to inquire late certain charges
against NMI 1/1 the persons in the stationery de-
partment, there did aft any disposition to ascertain
the Smite. He WtMr. Panama, after basis;
Woo guilty of isplyi was still realised is °Hem
f ~dltsr were dismissed. He de.
Ow 11142811 Pr C.lesostantiam Joinders. who.
K fie .roper, was a molt creditable WU.;

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