The Express.
London, England, 1853-08-11 00:00:00

TRANSPORTATION BILL.

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Mr. WALPOLE referred to two amendment•, which he
thought essential for the good working of the Teat-porta-
tMn Bill, the third reading of which would he moved to-
morro w night. lle thought they should retain the power
at any rate of sentencing convicts fur 10 pars, and trans-
porting them if government thought ht. It was supposed
that Western Australis would take 700 or Bdo convicts a
year. The returns showed that the average number trans-
p tried for periods exceeding 10 years, did not amrunt to
that number. If they 3i towed only those convicts to lie sent
to Western Australi t, who were now anxious to go there,
or those who were under sentences of 14 years and up-
..geds, the colonists might suppose that they would get
on:y the worst cies., and be no h•nger willing to receive
them. Be was anxious that government should consider
the propriety of ab3lisbing transportation onto f.r seven
years' sentences, and not for sentences b.yonirthat period,
leaving the rest M the discretion of the crown. Another
amendment which he thought of still greater importance
wet, that when convicts in this country obtained u condi-
tional pardon, they !dilutd not abuse the mercy of the
erawn by again committing offences of a nmilar
nature, without heir g liable to a much mare
severe puniitiment. These two paints he wis!.ed
onee mote to press upon the attenticn of her
Majesty's minister,- He would not take the sense of the
house upon them, oecause it was a matter, the rispmsi-
hilitv of which rale entirely with the government, but he
should not hate 114". his duty if he had not pointed out
this matter to lids government before sanctioning this
otherwise excellent and beneficial measure.
Lotd PALMERSTON said the suggestions shcul3 re•
ccive every enn.Lleration at the bands of government.
Mr. BARROW gave notice of his intention to move an
cmendment in the same hill to enable sentences of trans-
partation to be Franuunced for a less term than four
years.
TURNPIKE TRUSTS CONTINUANCE BILL.

The Lord's ameedmests on this bill wore brought up.

Oo the mot inn thot they be agreed to,
Mr. FREW EN said the clause probibitiog the use of dog
carts on turnpike ma; s was struck out, and he moved that

it be reinsert:it.
Mr. MACKINNON supported tho motion. Ha said the
clause was lost in the Lords by a majority of two.
Sir J. V. SHELLEY created some amusement by read•
lag a printed circular from Mr. Frewen, stating that the
L ,rds' amendments would be brought on on Monday night
alter all the business was over, sad without n• tire, and re-
guesting him to be present to vote for the reinsertion of the
' clause, but cot to mention it to any one, and not to appear
to make a party befure the matter esme on.
Lord PALMEItSTON said ho should support the re-
insertion of the clause. These dcg-earts were pre kt nui•
sanees in small uistricts, and were a cluck tar piltcring,
(tom which Minces followed.
Mr. FR EWEN thanked the noble lord for his clurtav •
and with regard to the circular, he raid it was usual for cir-
culars to be seat to members. As the clause was struck
out on the motion of a w ember of the government, he
thought it was at the instigation of government.
The soli= wee then pat and agreed to, and several
'Bombers were appointed to confer with their lurdship.s.
BITTING OF THE HOUSE ON FRIDAY.
Lord PALMERSTON said there was not much business
remaining, and he therefore proposed that the house should
meet at the usual time (4 o'cluck) on Friday. Tney would
then he sitting at the same time as the House of Lords,
which would be convenient, in we their lordship sent
down any bills.
The house then adjourned at half-put 2.