The Express.
London, England, 1851-05-01 00:00:00

LIAMS,
The motion wee weed to, and the house resumed.
ADMISSION OF EXHIBITORS TO THE
EXHIBITION.
Mr. HIJIE wished to ask the President of the Board
of Trade whether, by the rule established by the commis-
sioners, all British and foreign exhibitors were to be ad-
mitted at the epening, free of charge, to attend; or, if not,
what line had been drawn amongst the exhibitors ? A pe-
tition had been presented to her Majc-sty on this subject,
but it seemed that some doubt had arisen as to whether
that petition had ever reached her Majesty. Ile hopedthe
right hon. gentleman would give a satisfactory answer on
these points.
Mr. LABOUCHERE said that the petition to her
Majesty was transmitted to the right hon. the Secretary of
State (Sir G. Grey), and it was by command of her Majesty
referred to the royal commissioners for conducting the Ex.
hibition. The question to which his hon. friend adverted
related to the gratuitous admission, without any limita-
tion, of all the exhibitors to the Exhibition at all times and
on all occasions. That question was most maturely consi-
dered by the royal commissioners; and,with every desire on
their part to deal in the most liberal manner towards those
who had contributed by the exhibition of their goods to the
splendour and success of the Exhibition, they came to the
unanimous opinion that it was impossible consistently with the
objects which thelithibition was intended to promote to allow
such gratuitous and unlimited admission. (Hear, hear.)
When he stated that the number of exhibitors amounted to
15,000, he thought tho house would at once perceive
that it was quite Impossible—(hear, hear)—consistently
with the object of the Exhibition, to give them at all times,
and on all occasions, admission to it. (Hear, hear.) He
believed that between 000 and 700 exhibitors had taken
season tickets, who would, of course, be admitted at all
times; and arrangements had been made to enable those
exhibitors who had contributed articles of great number, or
value, to be prevent to look after their good. But beyond
this it was found impossible to go. (Hear, hear.) He be-
lieved that 20,000 season tickets had been issued; and, ca-
paCiOUß as was the building, it had its limits. He
begged leave, also, to call attention to the fart,
that, though they were mainly indebted to the exhibitors,
there were others who contributed their money and devoted
their time in local committees and otherwise to promote
the objects of the Exhibition; and it was felt by the com-
missioners that the only way they could deal with the sub-
ject was that no persons should be admitted who did not
pay. (Hear, hear.) None of the royal commissioners
themselves would be admitted without purchasing a ticket,
and they felt that they could not act otherwise than they
had done. He had reason to know that it was the inten-
tion of her Majesty on one of these Saturday mornings on
which the general public would be necessarily excluded, in
order to the cleansing and arranging the building, to visit
the Exhibition for the purpose of more minutely inspecting
the articles in the Exhibitiou, than she could do oa the
occasion of a mute visit, and on that occasion the exhibitors
would be admitted, and would have the gratification of
showing to her Majesty any object which she might desire
more particularly to view. lle hoped this would be satis-
factory to them, and he trusted that the house and public
generally would feel that the royal commissioners acted
with the single object of doing justice to all parties, and
promoting the objects of the Exhibition. (Hear, hear.)
PROVISIONS FOR THE NAVY.
Colonel CHATTEItTON wished to ask the First Lord of
the Admiralty, when be proposed to lay on the table the
statement of the unaccounted for balance of 495,0411., voted
for the supply of provisions for the navy in 1850-61, and
which he pmmised should h, done three weeks ago.
Sir F. T. BAILING said it was a mistake to suppose that
there was any balance unaccounted fur, but the account to
which the hon. and gallant gentleman referred was under
consideration, and it would take some time before it could
be ready.
HIGHWAYS (SOUTH WALES) BILL.
On the motion for the second reading of this bill,
Dr. NICHOLL moved an instruction to the committee to
give power to extend the provisions of the bill to England ;
which, after some debate, he withdrew.
Sir 0. TYLER then moved that the bill be committed
that day six months.
The hill was supported by Lord Emlyn, who had intro-
duced it, also by Mr. C. Lewis, who was favourable to its
principle, which was discussed by Mr. Morris, Mr. J.
Vivian, and Mr. Ilieleints, and, the amendment !wino ne-
gatived, the 1101.11 C went into committee upon the bill, the
clauses of which were agreed to with amendments.
LODGING-HOUSES BILL.
This ball was read a second time without observation.
FARM-BUILDINGS BILL.
Mr. A. B. COCHRANE, in moving the second reading
of this bill, explained that its object was to enable land-
owners to raise money to carry nut the works authorised by
the Drainage Act. At present their only mode of raising
money tor the purpose was by Life assurance, a mode which
was both expensive and uncertain. If the bill went to the
committee, he would insert a clause disabling persons who
hail taken advantage of the recent act from receiving any
advantage from the present.
Mr. TRELAWNY considered that they would be run-
ning a great risk in passing a bill like the present. A man
might have made an indiscreet mid ruinous contract for im-
provements, and this was a bill which would enable him in
such a ease to confiscate his whole property. If they wanted
to relieve these entailed estates their best course would be
to apply to the Court of Chancery.
Mr. MILLINGS also opmeved the bill.
Mr. HU NIE looked upon the bill as one of those measures
which would enable a thriftless and improvident man to
leave all the hurthen colevequont on extravagant improve-
ments on his succesair. Ile wished to know whether its
effmt would be to enable berrowen to evade the stamp du-
ties. If en, he thought the boon should also be extended to
manufacturers.
Mr. W. MILES pointed out many defecbi in the details of
the hill, and expressed his intention of opposing it.
After a few word, from Mr. COLUILANE,
The house divided—
For the second reading
Against it
SUNDAY TRADING BILL.
On the mice for the committee on this bill being read,
Mr. ANSTEY moved that the bill he committed that
day six months. Ile considered that the measure was an
offspring of fanaticism, and would enable the wealthy
tradesmen to crush their poorer rivals. There were in it
many invidious exceptions in favour of certain trade and
articles, and a despotic power was assigned to the police,
who might summarily seize the property of itinerant vendors
of perishable cotamodities, which before a magistrate could
order their restoration would become valueless. In many
districts of London the measure was unnecessary ; and iu
inhere, inhabited by large numbers of Jews, it would be
most tyrannical.
Mr. B. WALL also opposed the bill, objecting seriously
to its details, and wishing to make it, under an improved
form, a general instead of a local and metropolitan measure.
Some further discussion resulted in the debate being ad-
journed for a fortnight.
CORONERS' BILL.
The second reading oh this bill was postponed fora week.
M.tNORIAL RIGHTS.
Mr. Mt LLINGS obtained leave to bring in a bill to
extend the acts for the commutation of manorial rights, for
the extinguishment of heriuts and reliefs, and of rights of
lords of manors to timber and trees on lands parcel of any
manor, and fur the gradual enfranchisement of lands of
copyloAd or customary tenure ; and also for extinguishing
free rents, reliefs, duties, and services payable or to he per-
formed iu respect of freehold lands parcel of any manor.
The other orders of the day were then disposed of, and the
house adjourned at half-Nat five o'clock.

INTF.RE•qiNG Ai

and Wednesday a collection of autograph letters was'
brought to the hammer by Messrs. Puttick and Simplon,
of Piccadilly. The collection seemed to have been formed
without much attention to completeness in any depart-
ment; but, nevertheless, included some estimable yeo-
men*. as the following brief notice will show :-Lot 68. A
letter of Robert Burns to Mrs. blaclehoee, signed " Syl-
',ander," sold fur 3/. 10s. Lot 59. A letter of Lord Byron,
written three days after the death of his natural daughter,
" Allegro," and with reference to that event, sold for 31. '
Some short letters of Charles I. and 11., but good Sp:6IIICW
of their autographs, averaged about 21.55. each. Lot 80.
The publication of peace, commonly called the " Treaty
of Breda," signed by the representatives of the British
nation and the States-General, sold fur 51. 10s. Lot
111. An autograph of Archbishop Creamer sold for
31. 10s. Lot 112. A signature of Oliver Cromwell
sold for 21. 71. 6d. Lot 119. A wardrobe warrant, signed
by Edward VI., but not a very desirable specimen, sold
for 6/. 10s. Lot 125. A letter of Queen Elisabeth, from
14 Web it would appear that she had invited Henry_lV. of
France to pay her a visit, was not dear at 6/. 12s. Sid. Lot
138. A letter of the famous warrior Alexander Fames', sold
for 3/. ls. Lot 202. A letter of Henry Carey, Lord Huns-
don, cousin•german to Queen Elisabeth, sold for 21. 65., and
a short letter of James 11., Lot 210, for the same sum.
Lot 238. Physiognomical rules, with pen sketches by the
celebrated Lasater, sold for 9/. 10s. Lot 283. Signature of
" bloody " Mary, although damaged, produced 41. Bs, Lot
281. A letter of 3lary Queen of Scots, sold for 41. 14s. Lot
329. A fragment of a letter of Nelson, but containing
some characteristic passages, sold for 2/. 12s. Lot
310. An official letter signed by Queen Catherine
Parr, an autograph of great rarity, sold for 101. .10s.
Lot 373. A diplomatic letter of Rubens, the painter, sold
for 61. Lot MO. A capital letter of Percy Bysshe Shelley
sold for 21. Bs. Lot 400. A letter of the great Tumuli
sold f r I/. 19s. Lot 423. A letter of the Duke of Welling-
ton, in which he says, "The fact is, that no individual ma
do all that is required of the Duke of Wellington," pro-
timed 7s. Several autographs of William 111. ranged
from lis. to 14s. each. Lot 446. A bill of household ex-
; poet! signed by Cardinal Wolsey, sad also bearing other
rare signatures, sold for 81. 12s. At the conclusion of the
!pals the auctiooper made an announcement that will be re-
peamid with interest by uuftraph collectors, namely that in
akw weeks will be W.wed for sale the important collec-
tion of Mons. Donnadien. This collection is well known
both here and on the continent. In addition to auto-
Laof the highest rarity in every clam, it contains the
t. Upeott s collection of English royal autographs.