142 HOUSE OF' COMMONS—(SATCROAY.) annuitants, subject to bUfh regulation tz us are :ApitlicLble in encb B..—That it is the opinion of this committee, that the pmount of this ettaige h.llO hi en rnrrerted, principally ▪ the long timid and I xtendeti exertiolit 4.f the late • from the rum of about 6:10,0J01. to the said sum of 5,1 90 000. 4. it is the opinion of this committee, that under thi• great accumulation o' annual charge, and is the present state of the country, it is expedient to make provision for uppiati.diing this titirthe n so 11, to ensure its lin& t ittinction, either to an equal annual annuity, leinonnble within 45 years, or by permanesit untio.tiev, with such pins ifitUll fair She repay meta thereof us is requited by the Act S 2 Geo. 1 H. C. 55. /10.—That ii is the opinion of this committee that the eons missioners of hi• 51 jst Trea•ury should crest and cont ract (WhieCi to 1134 approbation of Path: meat) with sigh bodies sailitir aid corporate, or other persons, as may Neil iiiing to issidertake to provielv for the charge of the above-mentioned petisiotis nod ttiluwa. ccc, ur any trait the' col, in either of she above modes; and who ' , hal give adequate security for the performance of such undertaking. Colonel DA VIES declared that the scheme was out comprehensible. Sir J. Is EWPOIIT also, observed, that he could hardly say he u n derstood the resolutions, for as far as be cotnpre bolded them, he could not declare he approved the plan.— lle del nut see why the soloing of the pl,in into dieet e.itild nut lie con , igoeil to the viiminis%ioners fur dimiiii , •hiug I the 13,i,ofial debt ; it all, all%alli.kee bete to he derived train . ' the operation of the lie lwetie, he thought the public must Cll• Uulyd to the - - After ii..tnrofirii;;atititis from several menthert, Lord LONDON OfOf RV entered into a defence of the plait proposed to he trimmed fur paying the pensionti and lidlfiitiny of the army and navy, and comrade , : that it war a plait fiat-041er! in relieve tl.e country to a eel tain extent at pt. sent, as t at the same time, that by set ving a sinking fund 5,1.00,c0(11. at compound interest, we should pi eserve politic faint, alal still keep iu view the good of our posterity. Mr. GILL N FELL considered this measure as not at all affecting the bi liking fund. As to the other merits of the pl.. a, lie a mild malt till the hills Ott the subject acre brought to before lie eithi r gave support ur censure to the plait. Lord ERRING - TON considered this measure was an attack Oa the sinking fond, but it would gip to relieve the people from n portion of taxation, and therefore he hoped it would be r+•rried still further next session.- . . . 51i. ABERLLY wished to see the sinking fund I..ken nt mice is tvitio ti. a ut t.ttation instead of pout.% this new armhole in motion at a vet y considerable expellee. Mr. WILLIAMS conticunned in lute um tinatict systtm, and evecitilly the me;:stme of paying on' the ft per cents., Its %Judi 1,000,, 001. h I -ce.. lidded In the public debt, Ml 4 the pin Imo plupused %until hose the sliest of increasing it sti'l further. Artier SOM . observations from other members, the re , oltt• Sion, of the CliaLeellor of toe Est:higher a ere agreed to. The other or dr IN here them disposed of, turd the flume labour ued. TIIVIISDAY, MAY 2. Mr. NI ARRYAT presented a petition from certain inerrilants of London, against a bill now before the house for lacilitating the intercourse between the West India Islands and N. America. —Ordered to he nn the table, after some remarks trom Mr. Bright, Mr. Ricardo, &c. AGRICULTURAL RELIEF. Mr. I.°CHHART presented a petition from persons in Suilidit, complaining of agricultural distress. Mr. COKE presented similar petitions from places in Norfolk. Mr. DENISON presented from Mr. Taylor. a petition, com plaining of the operation of Mr. Peel's bill, and or agricultural distress. The petitioner stated, that he had, in 1811, purchased farms to the amount of 1600001.; he afterwards mortgaged them for t10,00(0.; and he then uttered to sell them for half the pm , chase, without being able to obtain purchasers. Mr: Sergeant ONSLOW thought the individual had no right to complain. lle knew the unnatural state of the currency, and the purchaser, therefore, should not have made an improvident bargain. Mr. WEATERN said, the individual was not to blame—a former House had encouraged the fraud. for in 1811, the House of that period had voted that a pound note and a shilling were equal to a guinea. Mr. BROUGHAM said that House had done mo e. After having passed such resolution, 13th May, iBll, within two months it agreed to a bill, which made it an o%noe to give less than fens. fur the one pound note, the maiket value of the bit of rag being at that time pis. bd. lle was not speaking of the present House : God forbid he should place himself within the reach of its vengeance, by expressing his opinion of it. He was a, , eaking of the wise labours of a tinnier 1 ouse, which were now water of history. Ile therefore declared that the House— lie meant the House of lel —hail sanctioned a fraud, fur the resolution of that period was nothing less. The petition was then re.d. Sir 'I. LETHBRIDGE presented a petition front some place in Somerset hire, complaining of agricultural distress. The petitioners did not uUribtate all their distress to the taxes, but they should view with great satisfaction the savinAs in the ex penditure. and the cons..quent remission of taxes to the amount 1,800.1..001. He hoped the Salt Tax would be first tax dust would be repealed. lie expressed himself iu favour of the pan fur introducing chartered country banks. Mr. P. GRENEELL spoke against the scheme of chartering banks, as it appeared from %hat took place in the Court of Bank Directors that day, that the sacrifice was to be the extension of the Bank Charter for ten years. To that extension he would object tinder any citeuinstanceto After the experience had by the country, lie would resist with all his power the continuance of the Bank monoply ;" he thanked the noble Marquis for teaching that word. lie would never vote for the ccntinuanee of that tyranny which had been exercised over the country as well a., towards the governnient. Mr. J. SM rni said that the country banks were not to be chartered banks. . . . Mr. HI-WiIiISSON spoke against the practice of discussing 4111e6tiOlin on every petition ;it was pruductile illCUnrualeilee, ;aid put off the public business. Mr. CREEVEY was of a very different opinion. It was the duty of members to discuss grievances on the presentation of petitions cow; lighting of wrongs ; and he holed the practice, the extremely useful piectice, would he continued. It might by convenient to the ministers to get rid of important questions t=iler one grand debate; but they were there to protect end pro mote the interests of the country. Mr. I I said, the Chancellor of the Exchequer had dealt unfai•ly by the !louse, in agreeing to extend the bank charter without consulting the Hoti-e ; and that lie had tl.o dune %k rung in atticiputing the termination of the bank charter eleven jean. The CH ANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER appealed to the j;ouse whether he ought to be charged with unfauhtvi i How r.,•uld he submit the theiu.ure to the House before lie knew or nut whether the terms to Le propt..ed would be accepted by the hunk THE NATIONAL REGISTER With respect to the country banks, the main object was to pro mote the country's seetnity ; for they could not hide from them- ::Ives hew many 'adores had taken place in England, while Scotland had three Eellures in a long series of years, and in those Matinees the creditors had been eventually paid. lie added, that in a few days. the House would be put in possession of the terms speed upon by the bank and the government. Nothing would be deckled upon—the Mouse should have the amplest opportunity of expressing their determination, as well as their opinions. Mr. MANNING defended the conduct of the Bank. It did not merit the strong epithets that had been used. Mr. ELLICE bald he thought it would be quite time enough to talk about the extension or renewal of the Charter, when there were three or four, instead of eleven years of the charter yet unexpired. Petition ouleted to lie on the table, after some remarks from Sir M. W. Ridley, &c. MINISTERIAL PENSION BILL. ...... Mr. CREEVE:Y gave notice, that on the 21st imt. he should move ler the repeal of the act granting pc psions to Ministers, and oilier officers of State, after a stated period of services or as it ought more properly to be term d, the Ministerial Pension JOINT POSTMASTER. Lord NOBMANBY brought forward his motion for an ad dress to his Majesty to abolish the office of Postmaster General. II is Lordship said, that the support given to his previous mo tion on this subject had encouraged him to bring forward his present proposition. A. proof of the utility of the 'Mice, Lord Clanciirty had been enabled to be absent two or dire:: years; and he much questioned whether the noble Marquis, on sending his Lordship, knew that the noble Lord held such an office. Certain it was that the office was little better than a sinecure * and. in the present situation of the country, it was their duty to abolish all useless offices. lie should conclude by moving that an hbnible address be presented to his Majesty, representing that Lis Majesty's tXithtul Comtnons relying on the gracious dispo sition of his Majesty (as expressed in Ins answers to former ad dresses of that house), to concur in all such measures as the ex• igencies of the times may require, and in such reductions in the civil departments of the State, as may be consistent a ith the due performance of the public service, humbly pray that his Majesty will be graciously pleased to give directions that the office of one of the tostmasters General be abolished, and the salary of the office be thereby saved to the public." The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER thought no sulGeiem case was made out for the present motion. The I louse had already expressed its opinion on the question, and surely it was latter that the public should have noblemen of character to till such an office, than to entrust the duties to any Board. Mr. BANES decidedly supported the motion. Mr. BRIGHT spoke strongly in its favour. Lord LONDONDERRY opposed the mo:ion. It was not. his lordship contended, called fur in any point of view, either a , a matter of saving, or as tending to gain a inure advantageous perforintuice of the office fur the public. Mr. S. WORTLEY supported the motion, maintaining that the country wanted relief, and that it could only be obtained by reducing the establishments, which would produce a diminution of the taxes. . _ . Sir F. BLAKE supported the motion, Reductions were loudly called for, and much wanted ; end for those that had already taken place, he gave the member for ;Montrose (Mr. Hume) great credit. Ile had done more than all the ministers put together. (('heers.) Mr. MARTIN, of Galway, opposed the motion. and called on the member for Yorkshire to rally his spirits and declare his opinion ; and if any one should attack him for opposing this motion, to call on him, and he would become his second. Mr. MACDONALD supported the motion. Ile contended that this place was wholly unnecessary to support influence, whilst ministers had that undue influence which an expenditure of 65.000.(001. annually gave them, and whilst that revenue cost 4,100,0001. in the collection. Mr. MONEY opposed the motion—the place of Postmaster was nut a sinecure. In the lort year 2,otx) Reports, embracing public interests, had been submitted to the Pustule -stets, and they had minuted their opinion on each of them. He also contended that a great responsibility attached to the office, and the abolition would cost the country, he was convinced, much more than 2,5001. a year. Lord A. HAMILTON supported the motion. Mr. MANSFIELD opposed the motion. The house then divided—For the motion, 216—Against it, w—Majority for the motion, 1.5. The other orders were disposed of, and the house adjourned. FRIDAV. SIAY S. Petitions, complaining of Agricultural d stress were pre. rented fi - unt Susses mid the Isle or Ely. Read and ordered to be primed. Mr. BLACKBURN presented a petition from the Cham. ber of Commerce, Manchester, agalcst the Last India twos numbly. Jr occasioned an extended eunrerbation, iu which Mr. Marryatt, Sir 1. Collin, &c. took part.—Petition ordered to be printed. Mr. GLA DSTON E presented a petition from the ship. owners of bireenock, complaining of grievauces to wlitch they were eapowd, particularly the charges for light• homes, under the sauctiou of the Trinity Huuse.—Ordered to be punted. Mr. 11011 HOUSE presented a petition from Julius Adol. phus Schroder, complaining of nut having been allowed to file hi s bill in the Conti sit haticery, because it was Hill hied by Counsel.-0 , dried to be printed. The house at its siting was ordered to adjourn to Mon day neat. Mr. 11011110 USE moved, that various returns respectinz the Insolvent Whims' Court, its Fees, Sic. be pi iiiteil.—The lion. m.•utbrr 'mid, if ti's subject weir examined, he thought there would be (timid room for iminoveitients.—Nlution agreed to. Mr. WSON postponed his motion on the subject of the mien Bill to the Vl,' tust.—that motion was for is renewal of that net. . _ Lord A. HAMILTON presented a petition from the Burghs' Accounts, and inner Bills, brought in by the Lord Advocate. Ili, Lordship complained of the Lord Advocutt's constant post' 44444 ement of those measures ; but he now wished to know alien those bills might really he expected to come :in for discussion. 'l•he LORD ADVOCATE said, he had been conviont iu his attendance during the senior; he had beta sinew but one night ; and us to the Hills he bhuuld move on Nluudis) that they he committed. Mr. KEN NED Y ohs( reed, that he had beld Scotch fiee tititois to present : that he had waited several eseliiiigs tor the presence of the leanned Lord before lie could peseta such pet it ions , . Lind A. HAMILTON reviled. Mr. J. P. (,RANI' said, that the complaint against the Gov: rument was, that having sultered important qursti ins to rematii al re‘t for ten years, they saw tolirrs making an ratigemenis fur their pauper discussion, out then they pro posed to Whig in the requisite bills; those inns sure brought turnmrd, but now they were constantly post I qt. The petition wits then pre., intd, it was from Perth, against the Lord A tvocute . .: Luta A. HAMILTON then presented some .insular peti tions, which cull: d forth fainter tonsenation Dona Mr. flume, land Binning, &r. Lord LONDONDERRY postponed till Monday his reso lution respecting agriculture, ;on account of the pressure of other matters. Posime ICII-OEN CR A L.--Lord LONDONDERRY presented the King's answer to the address of Thursday, in which his Majesty acquiesced with the wish of the house, anal said he had only delayed the abolition of the office iii consequence of there being a committee on pub lic offices now sitting. The repot t on the Naval and Military Pensions was presented. All were agreed to except the last. Mr. HUME moved ass amendment to that resolution, directing, that the Comniissioners for the Sinking Find should contract for paying those pensions. Mr. Cripps and Mr T. WiiSoll opposed such amend ment. Mr. Whitmore and Mr. Brougham supported it The latter said, now that the. Chancellor of the Eseliegner began to make arrangements for the reduction of taxes— for it Will alllllitletl that the present scheme would enable the reduction to the extent of a,t)oo,oool.—it was to be hoped that more reductions might be expected. This was a good beginning for the man who, a few weeks ago, said that taxes cunld not lie reduced one fat thing.•-•(ldear.) Alter some observations from Mr. Ricardo, Mr. Jones, Mr. 1). Brown, and miters, Mr. BENNET urged that ministers ought at once to take the Sinking Fund for the 'chef of the country , ihe public creditor was entitled to his interest, but nothing more. The country was entitled to all the idle! . the house could give them. Tim house then divided on Mr. Ilnme's amendment— For the iimesatlment, 56—Against it, 13W.—The resolution was then agreed to. I'he Warrant of Attorney's bill, after some conversation. went through a committee. The report was received, and ordered to be taken into further consideration this day eCneliglit. The Warehousing bid and the West India Trade bill were postponed. The report ul the Scotch Mdlt bill was brought op and agreed to, and the bill ordered to be read a third time on Alonday. Sir J. NEWPORT moved for the appointment of a committee to inquire into and regulate geaud jury pre sentments in Ireland.—,greed to. Mr. GRES FELL moved ler copies of correspondence between She Government and the Bank of England, rela tive to the renewal of the Bank Charter.—Agreed to. The house then adjourned to Monday. FROM TursruY NIGHT's GAZETTE. BANKRUPTCY SUPF.RSEDED. W. Scott, junior, Norwich, confectioner. BA NK UPTS. W. Watkins, Norton junta Kempsey, Worcestershire, corn dealer. Solicitors, Messrs. Collett and Co. Chamiery Lane. J. Prothero, Bedwellty. Alonmouthshile. shopkeeper. Sol. Mr. Gregory, Clement's Inn• W. Heath, Chea d le, Staffordshire, grocer. Sol. Mr. Barbor, Fetter Lane. F. Surnani, Crowle, Worcestershire, maltater. Solo. Messrs. Williams and Co. Lincoln's Inn. T. Cruso, orwich, linen draper. Sols. Messrs. Tilbury and Co. Falcon Street, Aldersgate Street. J. Woakes, Hereford, upholsterer. Sol. Mr. Wright, Hart Street, Bloomsbury Square. J. Amiss, Hereford, victualler. Sols. Messrs. Hillard and Co. Gray's Inn Square. I. Green, Birmingham, ironmonger. Sob. Messrs. Swain and Co. Old Jewry. R. B. Rosby, Arbour Square, Commercial Road. merchant. Sol. Mr. Atcheson, Great Winchester Street. G. Davis, East Stonehouse, Devonshire, ship builder. Sole. Messrs. Baine and Co. Temple. H. Wilson, Hatton Garden, auctioneer. Sole. Messrs. Ap. pleby and t ' o. Gray's Inn. T. and E. Bentley, Leicester, brace manufacturers. Sol. Mr. Chilton, Chancery Lane. J. Horsley. Newcastle upon Tyne. linen draper. Sols. Messrs. Constable and Co. Symond's Inn. FASHIONS FOR MAY. I'doawitto DRE SII.—A round dress. composed of batiste: the bottom of the skirt is embroidered in a running pattern of pewees in yellow silk, surmounted by a wreath of the same flower disposed in a wave. High body to fasten behind, and with a little fulness at the bottom of the back : the bust is plain, and is cut moderately high on the shoulder; the waist the usual length. I.ong sleeve, very tight, and finished by a pointed cuff; the points turn upwards, and are edged with yellow satin. Fall epaulette, cut in lashes, which are tilled with satin, to correspond with the trimming. A very full ruff. composed of Urling's lace. completely envelopes the throat. The head dress is a demi coistiffe, made of blond rfundi, and trimmed with yellow gauze ribbon. It kid shoes, and gloves to correspond with the tiimming of the dress. Nett EIS.--Round dress, composed of tulk, over a white satin slip : the bottom of the skirt is finished by a garniture of talk intermixed with pearls; this is surmounted by a trimming composed of tulle, chenille, and pearls, disposed in al,ernato wreaths of own flower and ruses: this trimming has a striking and elegant effect. The corsage is cut low, and in such a manner as to give considerable width to the chest: it is tight to the shape. Three fills of tnnrkrelle points go entirely round the bust. Sleeve compost(' of tulle over white satin; it is short and full, and ornamented with white satin to correspond. The front hair is dressed in light full ringlets, which fall very low at the sides of the face. The hind hair is arranged in bows somewhat higher than it has lately been worn. Hea d dress, u very full plume of white ostrich feathers, and a pearl sprig. Necklace and ear rings, pearl. NA hi te kid gloves, and white retie de NapJss shoes. —ilciternuisn's Repository. THE Pa —On Saturday last was held a trial of the Pix of all the gold anti silver movies coined at his Majesty's Mint, from the 13th June, 1818, to the 31st December, 1831, in the presence of the Lords of his Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Coun cil, at NVestminster-ball ; when, upon the strictest scrutiny by an able Jury of Goldsmiths, the coins were found to be fully agreeable to the standards of his Majesty's Exchequer. The amount of gold coined from the 13th June, 1818, to the 31st December, 1821, is 10,473,2491. Is. Btl. The amount of silver coined from the 21st May, 1318, to the 31st Dec., 1821, is 2,719,9261. Several houses have recently been bought by order of his Majesty, and treaties are pending for the purchase tat other 4, with a view to enlarge the boundaries of the Pavilion at lirigh t