§ On the Motion of Lord Althorp, leave was given to bring in a Bill for extending the Commission of the Peace in Ireland for a certain time. His Lordship explained, that this Bill was necessary, as the Commissions would expire on the 26th instant, and Ireland would be left without a magistracy.
O'Gorman Mahonsaid, that the noble Lord would confer a great benefit on Ireland by allowing the Commissions to expire, and so put an end to the present race of Justices.
§ Bill, under the title of Patents Continuation Bill, brought in and read a first time.