Die Mercurii, 19 Maii 1830.

DOMINI tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

James & Spencer v. Price & Gott.

After hearing Counsel, in Part, in the Cause wherein Thomas James and James Spencer are Appellants, and James Price and William Augustus Gott are Respondents:

It is Ordered, That the further Hearing of the said Cause be put off to Tuesday next.

Comee of Charitable Donations et al. v. Harris et al.

Ordered, That the Hearing of the Cause wherein The Commissioners of Charitable Donations, and others, are Appellants, and Thomas Harris, and others, are Respondents, which stands appointed for this Day, be put off to Tuesday next.

Ouchterlony v. Ld. Lynedoch, & Macdonald.

Ordered, That the Cause wherein John Ouchterlony Esquire is Appellant, and General Thomas Lord Lynedoch and William Macdonald Esquire are Respondents, be heard by Counsel at the Bar on Friday next.

Morrison et al. v. Mitchell.

Ordered, That the Cause wherein John Morrison, and others, are Appellants, and James Mitchell is Respondent, be heard by Counsel at the Bar on Friday next.

Thomson v. Forrester.

Ordered, That the Cause wherein James Thomson is Appellant, and Thomas Forrester is Respondent, be heard by Counsel at the Bar on Friday next.

Stewart v. Fullarton et al.

Ordered, That the further Consideration of the Cause wherein Frederick Campbell Stewart Esquire is Appellant, and Stewart Murray Fullarton Esquire, and others, are Respondents, which stands appointed for Monday next, be put off to Tuesday next.

Bruce et al. v. Bruce.

Ordered, That the further Consideration of the Cause wherein James Carstairs Bruce Esquire, and others, are Appellants, and Thomas Bruce Esquire is Respondent, which stands appointed for Monday next, be put off to Tuesday next.

Munro & Rose v. Drummond et al.

Ordered, That the further Consideration of the Cause wherein Mrs. Catharine Munro and Hugh Rose her Husband are Appellants, and Andrew Berkeley Drummond Esquire, and others, are Respondents, which stands appointed for Monday next, be put off to Tuesday next.

Sir J. Montgomery et al. v. M. of Queensberry, & Selkrig.

Ordered, That the further Consideration of the Cause wherein Sir James Montgomery Baronet, and others, are Appellants, and Charles Marquess of Queensberry, and Charles Selkrig, are Respondents, which stands appointed for Monday next, be put off to Tuesday next.

Amicable Assurance Society v. Bolland et al.

Ordered, That the Cause wherein The Amicable Assurance Society are Appellants, and James Bolland, and others, are Respondents, be heard by Counsel at the Bar on Tuesday next.

Grand Jury Assessments, (Ireland,) Petition from St. Mary, Newtown Barry, respecting.

Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants of the Parish of Saint Mary, Newtown Barry, in the Barony of Scarewalsh and County of Wexford, whose Names are thereunto subscribed; praying their Lordships, "That it may be enacted that all Waste and Barren Lands in the said Parish, which never within the Memory of Man were subject to County Rate or Cess previous to the passing of the Tithe Composition Act in the Year 1826, when an illegal Mode of Applotment was introduced, by a Warrant being issued by the Treasurer of the County of Wexford to levy the County Rate or Cess on said Parish, and by an equal Cess being laid by the Acre on Barren and Cultivated Lands, may continue exempt therefrom until the Provisions of the Act of the Seventh Year of George the Fourth, for making Provision for the uniform Valuation of Lands and Tenements in the several Baronies, Parishes and other Divisions of Counties in Ireland, and for the Purpose of more equally levying the Rates and Charges upon such Baronies, Parishes and Divisions respectively, take Effect; and that their Lordships will grant to Petitioners such other Redress as to their Lordships may seem meet:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the Table.

Insolvent Debtors Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir Alexander Grant and others;

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act to continue for Two Years, and from thence to the End of the then next Session of Parliament, and amend, the Laws for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors in England;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Ordered, That the said Bill be printed.

New Cross Roads Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir Edward Knatchbull and others;

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act to improve the Road through the Town of Bromley, in the County of Kent;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Polloc & Govan Railway Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Home Drummond and others;

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for making and maintaining a Railway from the Lands of Polloc and Govan to the River Clyde, at the Harbour of Broomielaw, in the County of Lanark, with a Branch to communicate therefrom;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Two Bills were, severally, read the First Time.

Wallis's Divorce Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Home Drummond and others;

To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Thomas Wallis Esquire with Charlotte Augusta Amelia his now Wife, and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes;" and to acquaint this House, That they have agreed to the same, without any Amendment.

Hamerton's Divorce Bill.

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to dissolve the Marriage of William Medows Hamerton Esquire with Isabella Frances his now Wife, and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Welsh Iron & Mining Co's Estate Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dissolving a certain Partnership Company known by the Name of "The Welsh Iron and Coal Mining Company," and for enabling the Directors and Trustees thereof to dispose of the Estate and Effects of the Concern, and divide the Surplus, after Payment of Debts and Expences, amongst the Shareholders of the Capital Stock therein; and for other Purposes."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Messages to H. C. with the 2 preceding Bills.

And Messages were, severally, sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Harvey and Mr. Stratford;

To carry down the said Bills, and desire their Concurrence thereto.

Standon Inclosure Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for inclosing Lands in the Parish of Standon, in the County of Hertford."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Cowfold Roads Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for more effectually repairing the Roads from Hand Cross, through Cowfold, to Corner House, and from thence to the Turnpike Road from Horsham to Steyning, and from Corner House aforesaid to the Maypole in the Town of Henfield, and certain Branches therefrom, all in the County of Sussex."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Portman Market Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for establishing a Market in the Parish of Saint Mary-lebone, in the County of Middlesex."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Heigham Bridge Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for building a Bridge over the River Wensum, in the Hamlet of Heigham and the Parish of Saint Clement, in the County of the City of Norwich."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Ideridgehay Roads Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for improving and maintaining the Turnpike Roads from the Wirksworth Turnpike Road in the Hamlet of Ideridgehay to the Town of Duffield, and from the Market Place in Wirksworth to the Turnpike Road leading from Derby to Brassington, and from the said Market Place to the Turnpike Road leading from Wirksworth Moor to Matlock Bath, all in the County of Derby."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Invernesshire Statute Labour Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for making and maintaining Roads, Bridges and Ferries, and for converting, regulating and making effectual the Statute Labour, in the County of Inverness."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Messages to H.C. that the Lords have agreed to the 6 preceding Bills.

And Messages were, severally, sent to the House of Commons, by the former Messengers;

To acquaint them, That the Lords have agreed to the said Bills, without any Amendment.

Southwold Harbour Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for more effectually improving the Harbour of Southwold, in the County of Suffolk."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill, with the Amendment, shall pass?"

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Message to H.C. with an Amendment to it.

A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by the former Messengers;

To return the said Bill, and acquaint them, That the Lords have agreed to the same, with One Amendment, to which their Lordships desire their Concurrence.

Ellesmere & Chester Canal Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to enable the United Company of Proprietors of the Ellesmere and Chester Canal to make a Reservoir, and to establish Vessels for the Conveyance of Goods from Ellesmere Port across the River Mersey; and also to amend and enlarge the Powers of the Act relating to the said Canal."

Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords following:

Their Lordships, or any Five of them, to meet on Friday next, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings, near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.

Rother Levels Drainage Bill.

Ordered, That the Bill, intituled, "An Act to amend an Act of the Seventh Year of His present Majesty, for more effectually draining and preserving certain Marsh Lands or Law Grounds in the Parishes of Sandhurst, Newenden, Rolvenden, Tenterden, Wittersham, Ebony, Woodchurch, Appledore and Stone, in the County of Kent, and Ticehurst, Salehurst, Bodiam, Ewhurst, Northiam, Beckly, Peasmarsh, Iden and Playden, in the County of Sussex," be read a Second Time on Friday next.

Suits in Equity Bill.

Ordered, That the Bill, intituled, "An Act for further facilitating the Administration of Justice in Suits and other Proceedings in Equity," be read the Third Time on Friday next; and that the Lords be summoned.

Sheffield Waterworks Bill, Petitions against, referred to the Com ee.

Upon reading the Petition of the Owners and Occupiers of Mills worked by Water Power in the Parishes of Sheffield and Ecclesfield, in the County of York; whose Names are thereunto subscribed; taking notice of a Bill depending in this House, intituled, "An Act for better supplying with Water the Town and Parish of Sheffield, in the County of York;" and praying their Lordships, "That they may be heard by themselves, their Counsel, Agents and Witnesses, against such Parts of the said Bill as affect them; and that they may have such Relief in the Premises as to their Lordships shall seem meet and proper:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition be referred to the Committee to whom the said Bill stands committed, and that the Petitioners be at liberty to be heard by themselves, their Counsel, Agents and Witnesses, against such Parts of the said Bill as affect them, as desired.

Upon reading the Petition of the Owners and Occupiers of Streams and Mills on the Rivers Porter, Sheaf, Dun and Loxley, in the Parishes of Sheffield and Ecclesfield, in the County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed; taking notice of the last-mentioned Bill, and praying their Lordships, "That they may be heard by themselves, their Counsel, Agents and Witnesses, against the same; and that their Lordships will be pleased to enforce the Standing Orders of the House against the Promoters of the said Bill, and will be pleased entirely to reject the same, or grant to the Petitioners such Relief as to their Lordships shall seem meet:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition be referred to the Committee to whom the said Bill stands committed, and that the Petitioners be at liberty to be heard by themselves, their Counsel, Agents and Witnesses, against the said Bill, as desired.

Bath Hospital Bill.

The Earl of Shaftesbury reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for altering and amending an Act passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His Majesty King George the Second, for establishing and well governing an Hospital or Infirmary in the City of Bath, and for constructing Baths therein, and for supplying the same with Water from the Hot Baths in the said City," was committed; That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."

Carlisle, &c. Road Bill Specially reported.

The Earl of Shaftesbury reported from the Lords Committees appointed to consider of the Bill, intituled, "An Act for more effectually repairing the Road from Carlisle to Penrith, and from Penrith to Eamont Bridge, in the County of Cumberland;" "That the Committee had met, and considered the said Bill, and, in the first place, proceeded to enquire how far the Standing Orders of the House relative to Road Bills had been complied with, and found that all the said Orders had been complied with, except in the following Particular; vizt. That no Map or Plan, together with a Book of Reference containing a List of the Names of the Owners and Occupiers of the Lands, and an Estimate of the Expence of the Work proposed to be done, and of the probable Time within which the same may be completed, had been deposited with the Clerk of the Parliaments previously to the Bill being brought to this House from the Commons, as it was stated to the Committee by the Agent for the Bill that the same had been omitted to be done through Inadvertence; but that the said Map or Plan and Papers had since been deposited with the Clerk of the Parliaments, and had been produced to the Committee, and duly proved; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."

Kidwelly, &c. Inclosure Bill.

The Earl of Shaftesbury reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for inclosing Lands within the several Parishes of Kidwelly, Saint Mary in Kidwelly, Saint Ishmael and Pembrey, in the County of Carmarthen," was committed; "That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; that the Parties concerned had given their Consents to the Satisfaction of the Committee; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."

Everton Church Bill.

The Earl of Shaftesbury reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for endowing a Church in the Township of Everton, in the Parish of Walton-on-the-Hill, in the County Palatine of Lancaster," was committed; "That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and made some Amendments thereto."

Which Amendments were read by the Clerk as follow; (vizt.)

"Pr. 7. L. 7. & L. 8. Leave out from ("appointed") to ("shall") in Line 11, and insert ("under and by virtue of this Act, either for the Management of the said Church, or for the Appointment of the Minister")

"L. 15. After ("Trustees") insert ("of that Class of Trustees in which such Vacancy shall from Time to Time happen")

And the said Amendments, being read a Second Time, were agreed to by the House.

Stonehouse Mill Bridge Bill.

The Earl of Shaftesbury reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for erecting and maintaining a Bridge over Stonehouse Mill Pool, at or near Stonehouse Mills, in the County of Devon," was committed; "That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that the Committee and gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."

Waterford Roads Bill.

The Earl of Shaftesbury also made the like Report from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for more effectually repairing several Roads leading from the Bounds of the County of Cork to the City of Waterford," was committed.

Adjourn.

Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Veneris, vicesimum primum diem instantis Maii, horâ decimâ Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.