brought up the report of the committee on the Police of the Metropolis. He observed that the labours of the committee had produced much useful information, and he trusted that in the next session the subject would be treated by the House with the attention which it merited. One of the branches of the police which was deserving of particular attention, was the manner in which the licences were granted to public-houses, for though the magistrates in general were men remarkable for uprightness, yet in the district of White chapel it appeared that there was an improper connexion between some of the magistrates and the brewers. As to the increase of crimes in the metropolis, it certainly appeared that the numbers of commitments in 1313 to the different prisons was 9,000, and in 1815 they were 10,500. It was worthy of remark, that 800 persons were committed to Clerken-well prison in one year, chiefly for assaults. In the prisons, it was to be regretted that there was no classification of the different offenders. From the evidence, on the whole, it appeared that there was an amelioration in the general state of manners and morals of the lower orders of late years, though there were now 20,000 persons in the extremist state of want.

was happy to hear the hon. gentleman bear testimony to the excellent conduct of the magistrates, many of whom, he assured the House, had shown the greatest benevolence, in giving the poor good advice.

gave his testimony to the exertions of the committee. He hoped, also, that the bill for regulating stagecoach driving would be renewed next session. Great abuses had occurred on the Leicester road, where a coach was shattered to pieces, and four persons killed.

could not promise any thing for himself next session without assistance and support, as this, his first attempt at legislation, had proved so unsuccessful; but something must be done in this matter, for the security and the satisfaction of the public.