The Express.
London, England, 1862-07-17 00:00:00

PUBLIC BUSINESS.

gilt:HIS AND MXENDIEASURES
BILL (=LAND) ACT, 1860,
AUINT
The home having resolved itself into committee, pro-
-01,1 with the further consideration of the clauses, com-
.egeoeg with clause 2.
sir E. PEEL intimated that in order to embrace the new
tkuset be had introduced, it would be nectesary to alter the
title of the bill as follows : "A MI to amend the Weights
ileasures Act of IWO, and to abolish local customs and
' tn.:twee in referent* to weights and measures. and to
zill.te the standard of weights and measures generally."
The clause was agreed to, as were clauses :land 4.
In clause 5 which gives power to the Inspector.Deneral of
-..estabulary, with the consent of the Lord• Lieutenant, to
plaint constables who shall be ex officio impactors of
eight. and measures,
sir H. BRUCE moved to insert words giving to the magis-
tes of Ireland control over the weights and meaaures in-
tend of leaving the whole power in the hands of Sir J.
ownrigg and the police.
Mr. XAGUIRI, Colonel Dvn'ee, and other boo. members
supported the amendment.
Sir It. PEEL opposed it, urging that its adoption would
k to continue an inconvenience now generally complained of.
There was no desire to treat the magistrate* with disreepect,
rut it was far more convenient to leave the appointment of
inspectors in the hands of the chief of the police,
-th the sweet of the Lord• Lieutenant. To meet the'.
jection, however, he was not unwilling to insert wools
-ring to the magistrate' control in the way of approval,
t providing that if they do not appoint within one month
ter the vacancy then the chief of the constabulary shall
petit.
yr. V. SCILLY, Mr. Cannot, and °that members objected
the suggestion.
After some discussion . _ .. ...

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sirG. GREY said that the proposal of the opposition
rot beyond the existing law, which gave the power of
,:,etion to the inspector of polies, but requiring the
wont of the magistrates. He thought the object
pu:d be met by a proviso to this effect, that if within one
nein of the date of the selection the justices shall signify
ken. disapproval of the person selected another selection
kould be made by the mime authority sod subject to the
0:11a conditions.

The committee divided upon Sir IL Brnee'e amendment:
‘.ye. l5

Rime 36-21
The amendment was aoonedingly aegatived
Sir G. GREY then moved the proviso be had suggested,
Iltich was agreed to, and the clause as arneaded was carried.
[Left sitting.]

THE GRAND ENTERTAINMENT AT
GUILDHALL.-(THIS DAY.)

From the great extent of the preparations for
Fe grand entertainment and ball, appointed for this
ening, it has not only been found necessary to increase
Ile number of workmen, but also to keep a large portion
plowed during the whole of the night. The utmost
terest is manifested in the proceedings, and hundreds
persons flocked to the hall during the morning in order to
stein a view. The appearance of the ball, ke., up to 1
'dock this afternoon, and the general activity which pre- I
1., fully shows that the entire decorations will be pro.
rip completed in time. The elegant allegorical figures
the crypt are fixed, as are the general decorations
erein. The external temporary room intended for
option and dancing has all its beautiful gild-
; and ornamentation completed, and the long
mdor from St. Lawrence Church along which the pasta
di pass, after being set down near the corner of Gresham.
t, is covered with waterproof linen. This has been
by B. Edgington, by whom also the large avenue in
e rear leading from the hall to the Town Clerk's
and another leading from the entrance in
launghall-street, lee., have been erected, lined, and
mreti with scarlet and white draperies, and
cropriated for refreshments. The hall itself, with the
fr.,utiftil paintings at the west-end and colossal allegorical
t-ires at the east-end, with the shield■ and flags at all
anions and other general indications showing that
:e object of the entertainment is to comm..
',Tate the International Exhibition, presents a
Llt brilliant appearance, which is materially heightened
the vast profusion of evergreens and flowers.
'sptain Shaw with Mr. Swanton and a body of
reran have bad the charge of the entire building placed
I their hands. The whole was lighted up this morning, sad
le effect was truly magnificent. Strong barriers have been
at the end of the approaches, and every precaution
.being used to prevent accidents.