§ Mr. PORTMAN moved an humble Address to his Majesty, praying that he would cause to be laid before the House returns of the expenses incurred by the office of sheriff during the years 1828 and 1829, as far as such returns could be made out, and also specifying the fees received during the same period.
§ The Marine Mutiny Bill was brought in and read a first time.
§ The Dramatic Writings Bill went through a Committee.
§ Sir J. NEWPORT inquired whether there was any intention on the part of Government to introduce a measure for the purpose of removing the restrictions on the growth of tobacco, which at present pressed so severely on the tobacco-growers?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER was understood to reply, that a measure of the nature mentioned was in contemplation.