29 Oct r 1807

L d Eldon's Bill

'.18

Enacting that /concerning/ the same enquiries that they shall /it shall be their duty "to/ "state what regulations appear to them proper to be adopted relative to Processes or Causes (neither with " Actions, matters, or complaints, relating to subjects, matters or things" as per '.9 need they on this occasion give themselves any trouble, but only with "processes or causes") "to be brought into the Court of Session by Advocation or suspension, or in the first instance, or before the Circuit Court", for what reason is it that he does so? even for this reason, because "it would also be expedient that regulations should be established relative to" that subject: and here note the diversity between the two subjects, viz. this latter this one and the former one last above mentioned: on that former subject it was expedient that the regulations should be proper: but to this latter subject the same demand dare not extend; wherefore on this latter occasion the requisition of propriety, as being for this particular occasion too rigourous is with great propriety, in the exercise of that sound discretion which never leaves this most learned person, omitted.

Lastly being about to enact that "full enquiries" touching those matters ("after choosing a Prices[?] and Clerk" - snug comfortable little places these -) shall be made, for what reason is it that he does so? - even for this reason - because "it is expedient" (" whereas" (says he) assuming it, on well he may; and without fear of contradiction) whereas it is expedient that "due and proper information" (the information would not answer the purpose unless it were proper, nor even then unless it were due) "due and proper information should be obtained touching such matters as aforesaid" - and for what reason? behold now and crown the (pyramid) reason upon reason - "to the intent that the most salutary regulations should be made and established by due authority."