The Express.
London, England, 1865-06-27 00:00:00

CI OVERNMEN'T ANNUITIES ACT.

In reply to Sir M. FARQUHAR,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said he
would not give any ststistice of the proosedings under the
act, because the act had so recently oome into operation
that there wu hardly time for the proper machinery to be
arranged. There were, however, fr other* opened to
transact the business,business,and Mr. Soodamore was perfectly
satisfied with the progress that had been made. There was
great diversity and variety amoept the olames who applied.
What was moat important was, the rules were working well,
and no difficulty was experienced in obtaining from all who
made application the 1011 Will which were neeemary for the
transaction of begun. He thought that by oext torsion
it might be practicable to lay before the bolus a return
showing the scale on which the act was likely to work.
On the order for the third reading of the Consolidated
Fund (Appropriation) Bill,
Sir H. CAIRNS, with reference to the Irish Constabu-
lary Foree, observed that this form was numerous, and
maintained at eongderable expense, and that there were
points in relation to this force respecting which it was es-
te mews the public mind in Ireland ; and, referring
to tor Is which had recently occurred in Belfut and
Sligo, he put certain questions to Sir R. Peel as to the
training and discipline of the force.
After some remarks by Mr. HADFIELD,
Mr. HENNESSY committeegai, in terms of complaint,
to the report of the on the tenure of land in Ire-
bad.
Sir R. PEEL, after a few passing observations in reply to
Mr. Hennessy, proceededto answer in detail the statement
end inquiries of Sir H. Corm. He explained the manner
in which the cases referred to had been dealt with, obeerrieg
tbs. in so lane+ a force it was not possible that cum of mis-
conduct should not occur.
Lord made a few observation. upon the speech of

Sir R. Peel.
Mr. MAGUIRE complained that Mr. Heonemy bad again
brought the subject of tenant-right in Ireland before the
house without notice, and that he was endeavouring to fill
the minds of the people of Irelaod with discontent on the
subject of the report.
Mr. SCULLY was pursuing this discussion, when the
Chair put an esd to it upon the ground of irregularity.
After a brief explanation between Mr. Vance and Lord
Haan:mew on the subject of the constabulary, the bill wee
read a third time and passed.
On the order tor going into committee upon the Clerical
Subscription Bill,
Mr. HADFIELD reiterated he criticisms of the services
and formuladea of the established church.
The house then west into committee upon the bill, the
datum of which were agreed to, with amendments.
The Colonial Governors (Retiring Pennies') Bill was read
• third time and passed, after a short discussion, in which
Colonel Sykes, 14. J. White, Mr. Adderley, and Mr. Card-
well took part
On the order for going into committee upoa the Turn-
pike Acts Continuance Bill,
Lord HENLEY complained of the slow progress made
towards the total abolition of turnpikes, recommended by
the committee of last year.
The house went into committee upon this bill, the clauses
of which were 'greed to.
The report of the Island Revenue Bill was agreed to.
with an amendment, and the bill was read a third time end
passed The
report of the County Courts Equitable Jurisdiction
Bill was likewise agreed to, with sundry amendments.
The Indemnity Bill and the Compound Warehousing
Bill were read •third time and passed.
The Colonial Docks Loan Bill passed the oommitte with
amendments.
The Local Oovernmet4litpleeneutal kNo. 5), Bill was
read the third time and
Several bills were read the second time.
The Railway Debentures, ho., Registry Bill was with-
The Lords amendments of certain bills were considered.
The house 'Kilauea at a quarter-pad 8 o'cilook.

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