The Express.
London, England, 1867-05-28 00:00:00

PROGRESS WITH TRZ lIIMORM BILL.

Reviewing the progress which was made last
night, the Times remarks that nothing could be happier
than the administration of the last offices to the compound
householder, and the settlement of the occupation fran-
chise in counties was equally satisfactory. The decision
arrived at, constituting the occupation of land, with
or without a house, a sufficient qualification, though
supported by the smallest majority, seems preferable to
enforcing the necessity of a house ►lso ; and the adop-
tion of a 12/. rating franchise was a compromise fairly en-
titled to be accepted when offered by the government. The
so-called fancy franchises are now all that intervene before
the section of the bill dealing with the redistribution of
the seats. Fortunately, the fancy franchises involve no
question of party, and they will come as an agreeable in-
terlude before the next serious division. If the house con-
tinues to display the aptitude for business it exhibited
last night, the interlude will be only too short, and before
the week is over we shall be immersed in the statistics
and the conflicts of redistribution.

Explaining the game of cross purposes in which the fate
of the compound householder ham been involved, the Daily
Newt says there is no ground for charging Mr. Disraeli
with breach of faith. It was a mistake on both aides, both
fancying that their opponents would not consent to part
with the compound householder altogether. The fact
seems to be that whatever is supposed to be the pol,cy of
the house becomes henceforth the policy of the govern.
ment. They have proposed from time to time, not wh►t
they thought right, but what they thought parliament
would accept. However, the principle of household suf-
frage is established ; and its more convenient adjustment,
should that be found necessary, is a matter of detail
which will not excite strong party or political feeling.
The victory of the government in persuading the com-
mittee not to require residence as well as occupation in the
counties was in reality a triumph of the principle of faggot
voting ; but it was impossible to make the point a battle-
ground of party after the conversion of it by Lord Rus-
sell's government last session. In spite of all faults of de-
tail, the main object of reformers has been attained.
The Post is free to confess that by degrees we have
been brought to a stage when there is but very little more
concession required to make the bill sufficiently complete
to be well worthy of acceptance, and the tone of Mr.
Disraeli's speech encourages the hope that all necessary
concessions will not be withheld, and that the question
will after all be resolved in the present session.
The Standard has again altered its opinion as to the com-
pound householders, and the government having now ac-
cepted Mr. Hodgkinson's amendment in spirit and in de-
tail, is prepared to show that that course was the proper
One.

The success of "the champions of manufactured titles"
to the county franchise, the Tekgraph thinks, is certain to
be ahortlived, and a reform parliament may be relied upon
fora revers►l. With the result of last night's proceftuags
the liberal party cannot be dissatisfied, since not only has
the county franchise been reduced to 12/., but house.
bold suffrage has virtually bees secured in parliamentary
boroughs.
The Star dwells on the indignities which it conceives
Mr. Disraeli has undergone by his repeated concessions,
and attributes to the liberal party all the valuable por-
tions of the bill.

Our contemporaries this morning express unanimous
approval of the exercise of the royal prerogative of mercy
on behalf of the condemned Fenian Bu-ke. The eiQi..ed
world, the Times mays, is generally abolishing the punish-
ment of death for political crimes ; and the reasons for
this change are nowhere so strong as in this country, for
our history is a series of political revolutions, and we have
ever held nationalities to be under our special patronage.
The English people, with all their love of order and respect
for property, with all their constitutional and traditionary
sentiment, with all their knowledge and wisdom, still
cherish in their heart of hearts the right of rebellion under
possible circumstances. How, then, can we utterly deny
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it to Ireland, so much weaker, and with so little to attach
her to the existing order of things ? Over all the tumults,
the trials, and the controversies of the hour, there emerges
and still cries to Heaven the great tact of Irish wretched-
ness, and of that madness which wretchedness ever en-
genders. These men have committed a crime ; but penal
servitude, to which they are condemnod, is about the
lowest, the most degraded, and the most miserable con-
dition to which society can reduce its erring members.
Mr. Disraeli said last night that Burke would no► be
hanged because public opinion is so divided upon the sub-
ject of his execution ; the Daily News says it would
have been more correct to say that the unanimity of public
opinion has saved his life.
The Herald looks forw►rd to a time when the supremacy
of the law having been freely vindicated, • general
amnesty may be proclaimed.
The Telegraph advises Lord Derby and Mr. Disraeli to
take counsel ► little oftener of public opinion. Among
other sound lessons, public opinion might possibly tell
them how to make Ireland a contented part of her Ma-
jesty's dominions, by following up • rebuke of Orange
bloodthirstiness with these just laws respecting the land
and the churches which the unhappy island wants far
more than gibbets or dragoons.

The Star frusta that Irishmen in Ireland and America
will take the late events as conclusive evidence both of
their weakness and their strength. When they rush to
arm, they are as sheep before the wolves. With a spy in
every secret meeting, hedged about by treachery, and with
not the slightest chance of perfecting an organisation
which can stand even • charge of police bayonets, they
and their cause must go down with an ease which only
exposes the actors to ridicule. But when they turn from
conspiracy to the field of political action they will find the
people of the United Kingdom not only anxious but deter-
mined to do them justice.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer acknowledges
the receipt of the first halves of bank notes for
3501. from P. T., on account of income tax.
On the Navy Estimates Mr. H. Bernie will move
for a select committee to consider the present state and
condition of the Ordnance Department.
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MEWING'S IN ROYAL PARICB.—The following is
a copy of a bill intituled, " An act for the better and more
effectually securing the use of certain royal parks and
gardens for the enjoyment and recreation of her Majesty's
subjects," introduced into the House of Lords by Lewd
Redesdale. " Whereas it is expedient to provide fed the
better and more effectually securing the use of certain
roy►l parka and gardens for the enjoyment and recreation
of her Majesty's subjects. Be it therefore enacted by
the Queen's most excellent Majesty, by and with the ad-
vice and consent of the lords spiritual and temporal, and
commons, in this present parliament assembled, and by
authority of the same, as follows :—l. This act shall
apply to all the royal parks, gardens, and possessions the

management of which is vested in the Commissioners of
her Majesty's Works and Public Buildings, and which an
situate within the limits of the metropolis. 2. The metro-
polis shall mean the area for the time being subject
to the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Board of Works.
3. The parks, gardens, and possessions to which this act
applies shall not on any occasion be used, without the
permission of her Majesty, for the purposes of political
or any other meetings, nor for open-air preaching, nor for
the celebration of the anniversaries or ether re-unions of
clubs or benefit societies. 4. Any person convening or
aiding or assisting in convening any meeting to be held in
contravention of this act, and any person knowingly join-
ing or taking part in any such meeting contrary to the
provisions of this act, on being convicted before any
magistrate sitting in any police court within the matro-
ns, shall, on such conviction, either be liable to a penalty
not exceeding St, or, in the discretion of the magistrate,
may be imprisoned for any term not exceeding one calen.
dar month. 5. Nothing in this set contained shall be
deemed to prejudice or affect any prerogative or other
right of her Majesty, her heirs or successors, in respect of
the said parks, gardens, and possessions. 6. This sot
may be cited for all purposes as " The Meetings in Royal
Parks Act, 1867."

The Rev. Lord Sidney Godolphin Osborne
preached in the parish church of St. James, in Poole, in
Dorsetshire, on Sunday last, to a crowded congregation.
The fame of his lordship has been increased to an extra-
ordinary degree in the diocese of Salisbury by his oppcei-
ilea to the pair/ of the bishop of that dimes.

THE COUNTY FRANCHISE.

DIVISION LAST NIGHT.

REPREBIGITAT/ONOF vas Peons BILL.—(In the commit-
tee.)--Clause 4 :—Amendment main proposed, in page 2,
line 22, alter the word " of," to insert the words lands
or tenements."--(Mr. Secretary Gathorne Hardy)—
Amendment again proposed to the said proposed amend-
ment to leave out the words " or tenements," in order
to insert the words " with a tenement erected thereon."
—(Mr. Ayrtonl—Question again proposed, " That the
words' or tenements' stand part of the said proposed
amendment"—Amendment to proposed amendment, by
leave, withdrawn.—Original question put, " That the
words ' lands or tenements' be inserted."—The com-
mittee divided :—Ayes, 255 ; noes, 254.
ATM.
Adderley, C. B. Ga/lwey, Sir W. Morgan, 0.
1 Annesley, Col. Galway, Viact. Morgan, Major
Anson, Major Garth, R. Morris, O.
Arkmight, R. Getty, 8. G. Mowbray, J. B.
Baggallay, R. Gilpin, CoL Naas, Lord
Beam Sir W. Ooldsey, G. Mudd, Air J.
Bailey, Sir J. R Gooth, Sir D. Newdegate, C. N.
Millie, 11..1. Gore, J. R. Newport, Visa.
Baring, T. ' Con, W. R. North, Col.
Barrington, Mast. Grave., 8. R. Northcote, Sir S.
BS/TOW, W. H. Gray, Lteut..Col. O'Neill, X
Barttelot, Col. Greens& G. Parke, C. W.
Bataan, Sir T. Greene, E.
it
H.
Bathurst, A. A. Gregory, W. H. , Sir J.
Beach, Sir M. H. Grey, T. de Palk, ir L.
Beach, W. W. Grosvenor, lord R. Parker, Major
Beaumont, W. B. Gurney. S. Patten, Col.
Beecroft, 0. 8. Gwyn, W. Paull, H.
Bentinck, 0. C. Hamilton, Lot. Chad Percy, Major-Oen.
Benyon, Z. Hamilton, Ld. C. ,I. Powell, F. &
Bamford, Capt. Hardy, 0. Pritchard, J.
Bernard, Col. Hardy, J. Pugh, D.
Bingham, Lord Hartley, J. Read, C. S.
Booth, Sir B. U. Hartopp, K B. Bearden, D. J.
Bourne, CoL Harvey, R. B. He ton, O. W.
Bowyer, SlrO. Harvey, R. J. Ridley, Sir M.
Brett, W. B. Hervey, Lord A. Robertson, P. F.
Bridges, Sir B. Hay, Air J. Bolt, Sir J.
Brumley, W. D. Heathcote, Sir W. Royston, Tiset.
Brooks, R. Hmky, J. W. Russell, Sir C.
Browne. Lord 3. Henniker-Major ~7. Schreiber, C.
Bruce, lord E. Herbert, Col. Scott, lord If.
, Sir F.
Bruce,Brucs Strmar .. nuz, T. & flotiorleld, J. H.
&Mtn, H. J.
Bruen H. Hodgson, W. N. Selwyn, C. J.
Buckley, L. Hogg, Lt.-Col. Seymour, G. H.
Burrell, Sir P. Holford, 1. 8. Simonds, W. B.
ButlerJohnstons, H Hoimeedide, Vita,. Smith, A.
Campbell, A. H. Hood, Sir A. Smith, S. G.
Capper C. Hope A. J.l Smollett, P.S.
Cart Col. Hoort W. H. lionserset, Col.
Cave, & H T. B. Stanhope, J. B.
Cecil, lord E.. Hothouse,, Lord Stanley, Lord
Clive, Qua. Howes, & Stanley, F.
Cobbold, J. C. Hubbard, J. O. lkirling.Mamell, Sir
Cochrane, A. D. Huddleston, J. W. W.
Cole, H. Hunt, 0. W'. Btoptord, it 0.
Cole, J. L. Janke, B. Strome, Sir J.
Comity, T. Jolliffe, H. H. Stocky, Sir U.
Commas. F. 8. Jones, D. Stunt, H. G.
Cooper L. H. Irandake, Sir J. B. flortees,'C. F.
Ws, W. T. lthrakke, B. K. Surtosk H. &
1.4 a horns, ViedKavanagh, A. Sykes, C.
Mitt, G. Kekewleh, & T. Talbot, C. B.
Canon Vlore. K=irt. Thorold, Sir J.
Leash, it. K R. W. ti, Lord H.
Dolkeith, Earl of J. . To Thllemache, J.
Dawson, R. P. Knigkilsy, Sir B, Toners, R.
, Dick, F. Knox, Col. B. Tottedism, Lt...CoL
Dickson, Major Knox, CoL 8. Treeby, J. W.
Dimadale, R. Lacon, Sir K. Trevor, Lord A.
DlaraeU, B. Langton, W. G. Trollope, Sir J.
Du Cane, C. Laoyon, C. Turner, C.
Macomb*, A. Luca., R. W. Vance, J.
Duncombe, Col. loader, N. P. Verner, B. W.
Dunkellin, Lord Lagh, Major C. Verner, Sir W.
Dunne, Oen. Laker, A. Walcott, Adm.
Du Pre. C 0. Lennox. Lord jr, Walker. Major
Dyke, W. H. Ladle, C. P. Walrond, J. W.
Dyott, Col. Liddell, H. O. Walsh, A.
Eaton, H. W. landasy, CoL C. Walsh, Sir J.
Fokersky, N. Lindsay, Col. B. Waterhonos, 8.
Edwards, Sir ff. Lloyd, Sir T. Wslby, W. E.
Egerton, A. F. Long, R. P. Whitmore H.
Egerton, & C. lopes, Sir H. Williams, F. M.
W. Lowther, J. Wise, It C.
ho, -Lord Lord Mscßvey, & Woodd, B. T.
Fans, Lt.-CoL M'Kenna, J. N. Wyld, J.
Fans, Col. Mlagan, P. Wyndham, H.
Feilden, J. Malcolm, J. W. Wyndham, P.
Fellow's, E. Manners, Lord J. Wynn, C. W.
Ferguson, illr J. limners, Lord G. J. Yorke, J. R.
Floyer, J. Mar, OM
Fords, CoL Mittord, W. T. TELLZ/S.
Forester, Clan. Montagu, Lord R. Taylor, CoL
11;Leid. Montgomery, Sir 0. Noel, U.. 1.
C. K. Mordaunt, Si, C.

NOBS.
Adana. T. D. Fordyce, W. D. Mont, C. J.
Adam, W. P. Forster, C. More, R. J.
Agnew, Mr A. Fonter, W. E. Morrison, W.
Abroyd, E. Foote** W. 0. Nicholson, W.
Allen, W. 8. Forteeinse, C. P. Nicol, J. D.
Amberley, Met. Fortoseue, D. F. Norwood, C. H.
Anatratker, Sir R. French, Cot O'Beirne, J. L.
Antrobus, K. Gavin, Major O'Brien, Sir P.
Armstrong, R. Gibson, T. M. Orouor Don, The
Aytoun R. & Gilpin, C. O'Donoglisey The
g=liv.f. Glad
Gladstostone, W. & Oltiln. Blr J.
ne. W. H. 0111dialit, 1.,
Barclay, A. C. Glyn, O. C. Onalow, O.
Barry, A. n, 0. 0. Osborne, R.
Baia A. H.
CioGl y
ldamid, Bt F. Otway, A. J. B.
Baxter, W. E. Goschen, 0. J. Owen, Sir H.
Basley, T. Gower, F. L. Paeke, Col.
Beaumont, 11. F. Graham, W. Padmore, R.
Biddulph, M Gray, Sir J. Palmer, Sir R.
Blennerhassett, Sir Creed', H. R. Pease, J. W.
R. Grey, Sir O. Peel, A. W.
Bocham-Carter, I. Gridley Peel. J.
Bounds, K P. Grosvenor, Earl Polo, Sir & IL
Brady, Dr. Grosvenor, Capt. Philips, IL N.
Brand, H. Grove, T. F. Platt, J.
Bright. I. Hadfield, 0. Potter, L
&Bon, J. I. Hamilton, R. W. Potter, T. B.
'truce, Lord C. Hankey, T. POle, E. L
Bruce, H. A. Harmer, Sir J. Proby, Lord
Bina, G. 1.. Hardeastio, J. A. Rebow, J. O.
Buller, Sir A. Harris, J. D. Robartes, T. J.
Buller, Sir B. Harlington, Mar- Roebuck, J. A.
Butler, C. & quis of Itothechlld,Baron 1
Buxton, Sir T. F. Hay, Lord J. Rothschild,Baron H
Cisicraft, J. H. Hay, Lord W. Rothschild, N. M.
cittoize, F. H. Hayter, A. D. Ituasoll, A.
. J. Beadiam, T. L Rome& H.
Cardwell. Z. Henderson, J. Russell, F. W.
Carnegie. C. Beano, R. Russell, Mr W.
castlerosse, Vied. HeoleL lard Si. Asibni, J.
Cave, T. Herbert, IL A. Salomon, Ald.
Cavendish, Lord K. Bibbert, J. T. Samuelson, B.
Cavendish, Lord P. Hodgkinson, 0. Saunderson, R.
Cavendish. Lord O. Hodgson, K. D. Scholeneld, W.
Clseetham, J. Holden. I. Scott. Sir W.
Childers, ff. C. Holland, E. Seymour, A.
Cholmeley, Sir M. Howard. C. W. Seymour, H. D.
Clay, J. Hurst, R. H. Marto, & D.
Clement, W. J. Hutt, Sir W. Blmeom, sir J.
Matas, lord IL Ingham, H. Smith, J.
Onlerid
colon. W.
.1 H. Jackson, W. th,,
J. B.
re. D. Jardine, & SmiSpells A. A.
Collier, Sir L Johnstone. Mr J. Bt.cpoole, W.
Colthurst. illr O. Xearsley, Capt. Stanley, W. G.
Coln's, C. B. Kennedy T. !Ramie'''. J.
Cowan, J. Xing, P. )., Stoma, W. H.
wper F. K nWA. W. St, Col
CowperCo , , H.
W. F. Kinglets, J. A. Sykes,uart Cal. C.
Cradled, I. H. Kingscote, Col. Synsa, L J.
Crawford, R. W. Einnaird, L. F. Taylor P. A.
Cretonne, Lord Labouchere, H. The, *.
Crosaley, Sir F. Lanni. A. H. To ITMA W. T.
Davey, R. Lynam, W. Tracy, C. K.
Davie, Sir IL R. Leathaaa, W. H. TIATOLVIA. 0. 0.
lie LA Poem, E. lee, W. Vanderbyl, P.
Denman, 0. Leeman, 0. Villiers, C. P.
Dent, J. D. Wen*, O. J. Vivian, H. H.
Dalai.Lewise, IL Vivian,
Dillenn. L L. Lock, J. Waldegrare-lealle,
Duff. H. IL Lowe, R. G.
Garr, K. W. Lusk, A. Weguelin, T. B.
Dundee. F. Mackie, J. Western, 81r T. B.
Edwards, C. M'Laren, D. Whatman, J.
1011 cc. B. Maguire. J. E. Whitbread, 8.
'WSW, Inset. Manoribanks,liirD. White, Capt.
, Erskine. World'''. Martin, C. W. White, J.
Eemonde, J. Martin, P. W. Wickham, H. W.
Evans, T. W. Matheson, A. Williamson, Sir H.
Ewan, W. Matheson, Slr J. Wilmington. SO T.
Ewing, H. E. Merry. J. Woods, H.
ErtYll. L Ifflbank, F. A. Wyvill, N.
All:" H.
Mill, J. S.
Miller, W. Young, 0.
Young, R.
Finlay, L. S. Milk" J. R.
Fit:Gerald. Lord Mitchell, A. TELLIES.
Poles, H. W. Mitchell, T. A. Ayrton, A. S.
Tolland's. F. J. Mourned, J. Colebrooke, Sir T. Z.

The government majority was increased by 9 votes on a
second division, when Sir E. Colebrooke proposed to
insert after the word " tenements" the words " with a
house." The new votes were those of Mr. Benyon, Lord
Courtenay, Mr. Cony, General Dunne, and the Hon. C.
Fltswilliam, Mr. Gaskell, Mr. Gout, Mr. Grant, Sir B.
Guinness, Sir A. Hood, Mr. J. Mackie, Mr. Roebuck,
Alderman Salomons, Mr. J. B. Smith, and Lieutenant-
Colonel Stu►rt. The difference between the new votes and
the majority is accounted for by the absence front the
second division of some who voted in the first.

Lord Elcho, on "Army Supplementary Estimates"
will move " That, inasmuch as it is the ancient and un-
doubted prerog►tive of the crown to require the military
services of its liege subjects, and insomuch as liability to
personal service, within the limits of the United King-
dom, has always been and still I. the principle on which
the militi► force is founded, it I. desirable, in framing say
scheme for the establishment of an army of reserve and
for the more complete and economical organisation of the
military capabilities and defensive power of the nation, to
consider how far this ancient principle should be practi-
cally enforced, and how it can be beet applied with least
inconvenience to the people : that it is further desirable
with a view to the more full and deliberate consideration

of this important =Meet, that the army reserve and
militia reserve bills should be withdrawn fur the present
session of parliament."

Mr. GOldsmid on Thursday will ask the First

Commissioner of Works whether, considering that neither
of the elevations for the new building of the University of
London meets the approval of the senate and convocation
of the university, he will give instructions for the prepara-
tion of a fresh design ; and Mr. Lewd, on Friday, on
vote for London University Building, will move' " That,
in the opinion of this house, it is not desirable that the
beading intended for the London University, at the back
of Burlington House, should be erected according to either
of the designs now exhibited in the library."