The Express.
London, England, 1863-07-10 00:00:00

lEEE EXPRESS, FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 10, 1863.

meat to act on the recommendation of the commission ap-
pointed to inquire into the monitory 'condition of the Indian
army.

INFANTICIDE IN ENGLAND AND WO Wt

Mr. COX gave notice that he should to-morrow all
attention to the increase of infanticide in England and
Wales.

THE PANAMA ROUTE TO AUSTRALIA.

Sir S. NORTHCOTE gave notice that on the motion for
going into committee of supply on the packet service he
should call attention to the subject of the route to Aus-
tralia elk l'snnnm, and inquire chat was the intention of
the government in reference to it.
CONVICTS IN AUSTRALIA.

Mr. MARSH said that two years ego the committee on
transportation stated that the number of convicts who
escaped from West Australia was very small. By late ad-
vice from Australia, however, it appeared that no fewer
than 40 convicts had lately landed at Sydney, and that
one of them was furnished with a complete set of house-
breaking inipleraenta Under these circumstances, he Wed
the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, whether the
government intended to take any measures to prevent con-
victs who had been transported to Western Australia from
going, after the expiration of their sentence, to any of the
other colonies in Australia.
Mr. C. FORTESCUE replied that with respect to the
landing of the oonvicts at Sydney the government had no in-
formation. In respect to the movements of convicts whose
sentences bad expired, the government had no power to in-
terfere ; they were at liberty to go where they pleased ; but
with regard to those conditionally pardoned, there was a
special recommendation of the penal servitude committee
which would receive the bat consideration of the govern-
ment.

ORANGE LODGES IN PRINCE EDWARD'S ISLAND.
Mr. MAGUIRE asked the Under Secretary of State for
the Colonies whether there had been received in the Colo-
nial-office a bill for the incorporation of the Orange Lodges
of Prince Edward's Island, British North America, and, if
so, whether the government would think it their duty to
advise the crown to assent to such a measure!
Mr. C. FORTESCUE stated, in reply, that his noble
friend the Colonial Secretary had heard, with great regret,
that a bill calculated to excite bitter religious animosities
bad been adopted by the local legislature ; the bill, how-
ever, had not yet been received at the Colonial-office, and,
therefore, it would be impossible and improper for him to
state at that moment what advice the Secretary of State
would give to the crown as to confirming the bill or other-
wise.

has bees given to the Jaanre for replying to the British
ultimatum? I heard that ten days further have been
gives.
Mr. LAYARD—I am not aware that any such intima-
tion Ilse bees received. I was at the Foeeign•o®ce an hour
ago, and up to that time such information had sot been
received.

be no doubt that the power of Eogland was in-
creased is an enormous ratio to other powers
by the introduction of steam. (Rear, hear.) But we were
also liable to more sudden attacks thus before. (Hear,
hear.) The two principles were quite compatible. The
Federal navy could not prevent Southern privateers from
molesting their commerce all over the world, and so it would
always be. With steam, sudden attacks might be made upon
points where they were least expected. The result was that
we must make certain valuable points secure. (Hear,
hear.) Wherever there was • point from which our Met
might be drawn off —se, for instance, our colonies, or a dis-
tant part of our own country—there, in came
like Portsmouth and Plymouth, it was essential to
protect them from the effects of a coup-de-main.
Mr. MONSELL said the points at which to defend Ports-
mouth were not at Portsmouth itself, but at Cherbourg and
Toulon ; arid England ought to have such a powerful fleet of
iron clad ships that alto would be is a position at the
breaking out of war to destroy those resources by which
slate an enemy could approach our shores.
Mr. PULLER supported the bill, and Colonel STILES op-
' posed it.
Mr. 08E0/LEE said that twelve millions of money did
not remnant the actual expenditure involved in these
works; for when the cost of their armament was taken
into account the total would be at least twenty millions.
He objected to the plan of the government that it was
fragmentary, and that the house was called upon to grant
fragmentary votes, leading to an indefinite outlay of money,
without providing a sufficient guarantee sad security
1 Cy would,nst invasion, from
fact, be whterowvefn: away thr quarter it might
is
fatuous attempt to surround Portsmouth with fortifications
of masonry covered with iron.
Lord PALMERSTON condemned the amendment of Sir
F. Smith as neither more nor less than a motion to throw
out the bill, stop these works, reverse the decision deli-
berately arrived at by the house, and act in opposition
to the general sense and intentions of the country.
Mr. Cobden had undoubtedly been a successful ama-
teur diplomatist ; but he warned the house by the
example of America how they entrusted the public
defences to the hands of amateur generals ; for in
America, where a military uniform and a cocked hat
were aufficient to qualify a man for the command of
an army, they had seen that instead of Richmond being
captured by the Federals in 90 days, as had been predicted,
the 90 days had not even yet begun, and the rebels were
daily expected at Washington. The noble lord also replied
to the various objections that had been raised against the
proposal of the government, and reiterated his opinion,
founded upon the advice of the most experienced military
men, that the contemplated works were essential to the
security of our naval arsenals and dockyards ; and that what-
ever might be the value of iron-cased ships it was absolutely
necessary that they should be supported by permanent land
defences.
. . .

—"On a *division the amendment was negatived by 132 to
61. The bill was then rued a second time.
AUGMENTATION OF BENEFICES BILL. .

Lord7ielifitit:STol4,On moving the wood reeding of
this bill, said—This is • bill come down from the Houma
of Lords, and was introduced into the house by the Lord
Chancellor. The object of that bill is to authorise the sale
of about 320 of the smallest livings in the Lord Chancellor's
gift, with • view to their being purchased, as they
probably will be, by the landowners in the pariahs.
to which they belong, and that the purchase money
should be employed either in the augmentation of these
livings or the augmentation of other livings of • similar
character. The great majority of these livings are of the
value of from 1001. to 3001. • year, and it is obvious that
that is not an income sufficient for the incumbent of
An incumbent of a living yielding 1001. a year would
bably have • curate; the Income remaining would be 40r-
a
year, and the time hugone by when • clergyman is passing
rich with 401. • year. This measure is no doubt • great
sacrifice of patronage on the part of the Lord Chancellor,
because be gives up the patronage of 320 livings ; but my
noble and learned friend, actuated by • desire to improve
the condition of the church of England, is willing to make
that sacrifice of patronage which in virtue of his office he
exercise.. Many of these livings—livings they can hardly
be celled—many of these cures have • church barely useful;
most of them have no schools ; in thort, they are in that
condition we might suppose to be the result of so very in-
adequate a provision for the clergyman of the perish. My
noble and learned friend contemplates that the income of
these livings may be increased by one-third, or perhaps one-
half, and they may thus be rendered sufficiently remunerative
to induce gentlemen of good education to accept them.
Now, it has been very much complained of of late that there
is • disinclination on the part of young men to enter the
church. That may arise from various causes. There are
certainly theological discussions which may embarrass some
young men who are desirous of entering into holy orders,
but there is no doubt that the smallness of the income pre-
vents many young men from entering the church. I shall
not enter into the details of the bill, but I am persuaded
that the house will concur in the opinion expressed by some
of the warmest supporters of the church of England, that
this is • bill greatly calculated to promote the interests of
the church, and that it is highly deserving the support of
this house.
Mr. BARNES mid be did not rise to oppose the second
reading of this bill from any factious motives, but he felt
impelled to do so from a strong conviction that it erred in
principle, and that the subject was one which demanded the
consideration of this house. This bill raised the ques-
tion of buying and selling livings—(he&r)—and the holm
was now asked directly to sanction that practice. That was •
practice which, in his opinioo, wee adverse to the best interest'
of the church of England, and wee utterly opposed to the
spirit of Christianity. For these memos and believ-
ing that the church would be seriously damaged by the
paining of the bill, he would move that it be read • second
time that day two months.
Lord HENLEY bad much pleasure in seconding the
amendment, and expressed his wonder that the bill had
not, before it reached it., present stage, met with greeter
opposition. He could not allow it to proceed further
without entering his protect against the development
of that system which he believed to be the worst feature
of the church of England—he meant the selling of livings,
which, if further extended, would tend towards the downfall
of that church.
Mr. HUBBARD said he must altogether demur to the de-
claration given by the noble lord who had just sat down, of
the system of the church of England with regard to church
patronage. There was no such thing as the church of Eng-
land selling its offices. (Hear, hear.) The thing was utterly
illegal. A patron could only sell the power of instituting to
a certain cure of souls a person who upon anterior
Lions had been pronounced by the bishop • person worthy
for the cure of souls. (Hear, hear.) The question really
was, by whom should that office be exercised with reference
to the 'brims enumerated in the ;schedule of this bill. He
confessed he would much rather the noble and learned lord
had thought it consistent with his own comfort and conve-
nience to have found good incumbents for all of them.
(Hear, hear.) He sr nit certainly demur to the high praise
which had been awarded to the Lord Chancellor for giving
up this patronage. The noble and learned lord had got rid of
all the dross and all the labour while he reserved
for his own purposes all the patronage which
was of Loy value. (Hear, hear.) It would be a great
boon to the parishes mentioned in the bill if these livings
fell into the hands of the landed proprietor, connected
with those parishes themselves, and he co mewed that the
bill, if properly managed, might be Dm mews of restoriug
the patronage to the hands of those who from their property
and influence would be the best administrators of the trust.
He was afraid, however, they would never get any one to
give ten years' purchase for • living of 1001. • year, and that
the scale taken by the bill was utterly unsuitable to the
circumstances of the Cabe. He trusted that part of the
measure would be very much modified in committee. He
did not think the bill wee open to the very severe opposition
and criticism given to it by the mover and seconder of the
amendment, but at the same time he should not be sorry to
see it withdrawn in order that it might be introduced in an
improved form next sesion.
Mr. HADFIELD, who rose amidst loud cries of
"divide," said that the cure of over one million of souls—
the: was to my more than the whole established church of
Scotland—was made by this bill the subject of sale and
auction. It was a shame that • bill of this kind should be
the subject of discussion in the House of Commons.
Mr. DILLWYN said he had no doubt the patronage of
these small livings was • source of annoyance to the Lord
Chancellor ; but 'he did not think they ought to be made •
matter of sale. They should be distributed for the benefit
of the church, as they were held in trust for the church. He
did not think it right that the property of the church
should pass into private hands, as that would tend to prevent
reform in the church.
&Ir. WALPOLE said that public opinion would never
tolerate a simoniscal contract, or the sale of a trust. But
that was not the question here. The question was whether
the patronage should not be transferred from the Lord
Chancellor to private individuals when they knew that the
parishes would be benefited by such transfer. (Hear.) He
thought that • great boon would be conferred on the whole
community if the clergy were placed in • position which
would enable them to discharge their duties Pi the manner
they ought to be performed. (Hear, hear.)
The house divided—
For the second reading 179
Against
The bill was then read • second time.
ALKALI WORKS REOCLATION BILL.

This bill, u amended, wu ooseideced and agreed to.
FISHERIES (IRELAND) BILL.
The house then proceeded to consider the amendments to
this bill.
Some further verbal amendments were agreed to, and the
bill was ordered to be read a third tiros to-morrow (this
day).
PROYD3SOEY NOTES An BILLS OF EXCHANGE

GROWING CROPS SEIZURE (IRELAND) BILL.
The house went into committee on this bill.
On clause 2,
Mr. LONGFIELD moved an amendment extending the
provisions of the bill to the superior courts.
Mr. (YHAGAN opposed the motion.
After a abort discurion' in which Mr. Whiteside, Mr.
Butt, and Mr. McMahon took part,
The amendment was negatived on a division, the numbers
ping, for the amendment, In; and against it, 39.
The bill then pared through committee.
The Waterworks Clauses Bill passed through committee
pro forma.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPLEMENTAL (No. 2)
BILL.
The Lards' amendments were considered and agreed to.
The Waywardena Contracts Bill passed through com-
mittee.
The Poisoned Grain, kc., Prohibition Bill passed through
committee pro forma.
The Misappropriation by Servants Bill was read a third
time and passed.
The Navy Prize Agents, lie., Bill, am amended, was con-
sidered.

—.—
An Hoy. hlkmara having noticed that there were not 40
members present the house was counted, when there ap-
peared to be only 3l members.
The house therefore adjourned at 10 minutes to 2 o'clock.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

NEWMARKET JULY MEETING—TArasDAT.
A HANDICAP BWIIRSTAIJOI of 10 Nom each, for 3-yr-olda
sad upwards. New T.Y.C. (3 rats.)
Lord Chesterfield's Elsa 14y, by Longbow—May Ben,
6 yrs, Oct 716 B. Rogers' w.o.
A PLATE of 501. for ell ages ; yelling allowances. New
T.Y.C.

Yr. Owen** Iby Harbinger—goes, 2 yr; (401) fed 711)
(Sayers) 1
Mr. H. Bird'. Pletton, II yrs 401.), 7st illb (J. Mann, 2
Mr. Price's 1 by Happy Land—Hope, by 81eIght-of.Hand,
yrs (VOL). Oat 711 ;Gorton)) 3
The following also ran :—Eaton, Debden, I by Estaplan—Bril-
Ilant's dam, and g by Yellow Jaek—Martians.
THE CHXBITRPIPS.D Bra® of 30 secs. each; 20 ft ; for
2-sr-olde ; Gotta, Pat 1016 ; Bllias, fist 7lb ; winners extra.
lAA MU of S.M. (58 subs.)
Mr. sterrr's Scottish Chief, by Lord of the Isles—Miss
Ana, 9st Mb toe. 71b ex.' (Challouer) 1
Duke of Besidorts Cattle* OA ;Inc. 7th ex.; .(Fordhani) 2
Lord Portsmouth's Becky Sharpe, Oat (Inc. flb ex.)
(J. floater) S
The following also ran :—c by Wild Dayrell—Agra, &merit& C.
Brsismante, Washington, Rouge Crease, The 'Attie Gentleman,
Belgium, and Bristle.
A HANDICAP PLATE of 601., for 3ir.olds and upwards.
New T.Y.O. (13 sobs.)
Mr. J. Dawsen's Neophyte, by liewminater—The Jewess,
aged, Ilst Illb (A. Edwards) 1
Mr. Btraelre The Prophet, 0 yrs, Vat (Fordhana
Sir J. Hawley's Columba, 3 »a. Oat 101 b (H. Covey 3
The following also ran - Supple. Zelle, Sparkle, East Sheen,
of Italy, Indolence, and Douche.
A Switserrasia of 10 son. mob, for all ages. Selling
end other allowances. New T.Y.O. (7 subs.)
Mr. Goddard's Zeloo, by Turnua—Miss Hargrave at b)
3 >re (1001.). Pet 211 (Daley) 1
Lord Chesterfield's Meriden, Spa (1001.), SW Mb Pllslarli I
Mr. Angell's Reindeer, 6 yrs .1001.), bat 1Ith
The following also ran: Duckfoot, Whitebait, Maltster, and
Black Sarah.

LATEST BETTING (MIDNIGHT).
GOODWOOD CUP.
7 to 2 apt Beeistoce (off )
11 to 2 Lions° (t)
11 to 2 harvester (t)
11 to 2 La Toocquas (t)
100 to 7 Carnival (t)
THE DERBY, 1864.
12 to 1 opt 800tAisti Chief (off)

BETTING AT MANCHESTER. THIMIDAT.
LIVERPOOL CUP.
6 to 1 apt Oakapple (t)
8 to 1 Joey Jones (t and oft)
12 to 1 Fantail (t and w)
12 to 1 The 'Clays (off)
25 to 1 Cariabrook (t)
33 to 1 Imperatrice (t)
50 to 1 Costa (off)
GOODWOOD STAKES.
9 to 2 apt AnSeld (t)
25 to 1 Berchettina (t and off)
GOODWOOD CET.
9to 2 apt Ruandeses (off)
13 to 2 Carnival (off)
7to 1 Indies (t and off)
THE DERBY.
100 to 7 apt Scottish Chief (t)
Tau Torero Ceas.—Al ter the races yesterday (Timm
day), Admiral Roue and several other member of the
Jockey Club held a meeting in the building within the July
Meeting enclosure, to take into consideration Mr. O'Malley 's
opinion upon the Tomato case, and after a somewhat
lengthy discussion, the meeting was adjourned. It will,
however, be re-opened, and a decision arrived at on or
before to-morrow (Saturday).
TarrEsaam.'s.—The rooms will be opened to-morrow
(Saturday), foe settling on the Newmarket July meeting.

CRICKET.

I 7JNGARI v. TWENT:UWO
.9y: THE HOUSES OF

LORDS AND COMMONS.
This match took place at Lord's Ground yester-
day, and attracted a very fashionable assembly. Parliament
went Ent to the wickets, and made an innings of 120, Col.
Bathurst, Hon. W. Coke. Mr. A. Bathurst. Lord Skelmers-
dale, Mr. G. Ouslow, and Colonel Kingscote being the chief
contributors. Mr. Arkwright obtained 14 wickets. At the
commencement of the innings of I Zingari, Hon. T. de Gray
made a food stand for 38 ; but after his for they appeared
to be going lunch to the bad, till Captain Parnell came to
the rescue, and when joined by Mr. Tredcroft, the phase of
things was soon altered. Captain Parnell played well, and
marked 51, being then bowled by Colonel Bathurst. Mr.
Tredcroft gained his 27 in a very lively manner, leaving
Mr. Arkwright (not out) with 6. Total of the innings, 174
—being a majority of 54 over the Lords and Commons.

GENTLEMEN OF HANTS v. SUSSEX.
This match was commenced at Brighton on 2dooday, and
terminated on Wednesday afternoon in favour of Hamp-
shire, by 9t runs, which was an iseue scarcely to be antic&
paces, so many well-known names being absent from the

THE PRESENT ETONIAN:4 v. THE PRESENT
HARROVIAN&
This match commenced this morning at Lord's Oround.
The following is a list of the sides :
ETON.—Hon. F. Pelham, Hon. N. Lyttelton, How. S.
Lyttelton, Mr. E. B. Baia, Mr. J. Frederick, Mr. A. Lub-
bock, Mr. W. S. Prideaux, Mr. A. Perri, Mr. IL B.
Sutherland, Mr. A. Teape, and Mr. E. W. Tritton.
HARROW.—Mr. C. F. Buller, Mr. E. W. Burnett, Mr. W.
E. Grimston. Mr. W. 0. Hewlett, Mr. C. L. Hornby, Mr.
W. A. Hamilton, Mr. W. F. Maitland, Mr. W. E. Mire-
house, Mr. H. G. Phipps, Mr. W. Richardson, Mr. J. D.
Walker.
ONE ARM v. ONE LEG.
. _

This novel andamusing match took place at the Rose-
mary Breach Ground, Peckham, on Monday and Tuesday,
and attracted a vast number of spectators. Several incideuts
throughout the game excited shouts of laughter. The One
Arm gained a victory by a large majority, and the batting
of B. Neal (well known in Peckham) really astonished the
spectators, as he scored the large number, in the second
innings, of 116. The like may be said of Langerlon, of
Kingston, who contributed 104. On the aide of the One
Lag, Crabtree, who has played several times in these amt.
testa, displayed much clovers's in contributing 64. At the
close of the game the soon stood thus :—One Arm, 110 and
283—total, 402 ; One Leg, 111 and 61—total, 172.