The Sun. — 1821-04-11 (London, England)

IRISH BANK PAYMENTS.  The Order of the Day was then read for the  House resolving itself into a Committee on the Irish Restriction Act.—After a few words from Mr. GRENFELL, Mr. Humr, and the CHANCELLOR Of the EXCHEQUER, Mr. GRENFELL inquired of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if any negotiation had been en tered into for the renewal of the Charter of the Bank of Ireland ?  The reply of the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER was not heard hi the Gallery. Sir H. PARNELL thought, from the manner in which the Right Hon. Gentleman evaded the question, that there was some foundation for the rumour, that a negociation had taken place. He thought that all the miseries which the country  had endured since 1774, had arisen from the departure from the principles formerly acted upon. So strongly was he impressed with that idea, that he would willingly afford his assistance to any Member who should move that the Charter should not be renewed. Mr. BENNET observed, that the answer which had been made to the objection of the Hon. Member for Aberdeen, was unsatisfactory. Ile should, however, have another opportunity of adverting to the subject, and he would now content himself with protesting against the negociation which he believed the Right Hon. Gentleman had entered into with the Bank of Ireland.  Mr. PEA RSE said, that the Hon. Member for Shrewsbury was welcome to entertain whatever opinions he pleased, but would any other person believe that the Bank would not do all in its power to prevent forgeries ? The fact was, that the Bank had done, and would do, every thing in its power; though complete success had not yet attended the efforts which had been made, yet he did not despair of seeing a note fabricated, the forgery of which would be impossible.  Mr. F. LEWIS did not view with so much alarm the prospect of a negociation with the Bank of Ireland. The Hon. Gentleman proceeded to draw a contrast between the Banks of Scotland and Ireland : let the House look at the former; there the number of partners might be  increased tO an unlimited extent, and on that circumstance rested its security. Why could not the principle of that system be applied to and contribute to the security of the Bank of Ireland ? But Ireland ought to have a security of another_kind. As soon as the circulations of gold was introduced, no one pound notes ought to be allowed to circulate in Ireland : though paper was economical, yet gold was most secure. He hailed therefore with gladness that line of conduct in the Right Hon. Gentleman, which led him to hope a good result. He believed that the course the Right Hon. Gentleman pursued was the best, the most just, and most highminded course. Mr. GRENFELL observed, that the Hon. Gentleman (Mr. Lewis) had mistaken the question which he put to • the Right llon. Gentleman. His question had not gone to any modification in the Charter, but to whether any negociation had been entered into for its renewal ?  The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER replied (as was understood), that no negociation_ of the kind had taken place.  The House then resolved itself into a ,Committee, and, after some observations from Mr. GRENFELL, Mr. PEARSE, and the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, the different clauses of the Bill were agreed to, and the Report ordered to be brought up to-morrow. Mr. HonuousE inquired whether it was true that a man named England, convicted at the Horsham Assizes of the murder of one Swaine, had received a free pardon. Mr. CLIvE said he could not answer the question of the lion. Member.  The other Orders of the Day were then reaa, and the House adjourned at