The Express.
London, England, 1867-05-08 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 8, 1867.

Mr. D:,,itAELI accepts it. The only inference from
his conduct is that the condition of personal pay-
ment of rates has been introduced because it is
foreseen that it will prove a practical limitation
of the franchise. As a pretended principle, it is
utterly exploded ; but it is an undeniably good
Tory expedient.

OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
(THIS DAY.)

suthoent Ut is case where the histatutton itself is uue of
great anomaly. In the meantime, if parliamentary reform
is finally settled this year, any government that may be
in power will do well to institute inquiries as to the best
means of reconciling the rights of property with the
demands of justice and common sense.
The Daily hers sees in the apologetic speeches deli-
vered on Sir John Gray's motion fresh illustration of the
fact that argument on the subject is exhausted. But
though the public mind does not need to be convinced,
the public conscience needs to be quickened. The speeches
of Mr. Gladstone and Mr. C. Fortescue give reasons for
hoping that we are on the verge of a healthy change in
this respect. The phase of liberal opinion which was re-
presented by the careless la xity of Lord Palmerston and the
cold moral scepticism of Sir G. C. Lewis is passing away.
Mr. Fortescue favours, not wisely, the Daily News, thinks,
the distribution of the ecclesiastical revenues amongst the
several churches, but this alternative would create new
difficulties of a perpetually recurring and irritating nature.
The discussion, however, on this point, is premature.
There will be no ditliculiy, when the question becomes
urgent, in discovering what to do with half.a-million •
year of public money. Mr. Gladstone, unlike the late
Secretary for Ireland, declined to enforce his speech by
his vote —(if he had done so his example might have
turned the nicely-balanced division)—on the ground that
the tune for action bad not come. By voting for Sir
John Gray's motion he would have hastened the advent of
that time.

The Telegraph thinks Mr. Gla•latone's speech made
magnificent amends for the conclusion at which be arrived.
The cheers, says the Star, which broke from the liberal
benches when Mr. Gladstone concluded the strongest
speech ever made on the subject by a statesman in his
position, must have carried alarm to many minds incapable
of being oonvinoed by his arguments. Mr. Lefroy and
Lord Naas are quite right in concluding that ➢lr. Glad-
stone only postpones his action, and Mr. Gladstone him•
self hinted that he would not postpone it long.

of unprofitable extensions will at once be given up. If
such a course were generally adopted, the railway interests
of the country would receive incalculable benefit.
The Star observes with s►tisfaction that Mr. P. A. Tay-
lor has given notice of his intention to move that Mr.
Walpole's bill on meetings in the parks be read " this
day three months." He ought to have the support of all
all liberals, and indeed of all independent conservatives,
in his opposition to so unnecesiary, incoherent, and offen.
sive a measure.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION LAST NIGHT.

ESTABLISHED CHURCH (IRELAND).

Motion made and Question proposed, "That this house
will, on Wednesday the 29th day of this instant May,
resolve itself into a committee to consider the tempora-
lities and privileges of the established church in Ire-
land"—Nir John Gray); whereupon previous question
put, "That that question be now put"—(Sir Frederick
tleygate), The house divided, when there appeared for
putting Sir John Gray's motion—Ayes, IXi ; Noes, 195.

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AYES. -
Adam, W. P. EYliTli, E Morris, G.
Agar.Ellts, L. G. Fawcett, H. Morris. W.
Allen, W. S. kllden .1. Morrison, W.
Amberley, Visa. Finlay, A. 8. Murphy, N. D.
Andover, Vial. Fitzgerald, Lord 0. Setae, C.
Anson, Major Fitzpatrick, .1. W. Nicol. J. D.
Armstrong, IL Forster. W. E. ii*Beirne, J. 1..
Ayrton, A. S. Footer, W. O. O'Brien. Sir P.
Aytoun, K. S. Fortescite, C. P. irConor Don, The
Bagwell, J. Forteacue, D. F. GDonogillie, The
Baines, K Gavin, Major Ogilvy, Sir J.
Barclay, A. C. Gilpin, C. 041=1, L.
'tonics, 'I. Gladstone, W. H. Gluing, M. W.
Barron, Sir 11. Glyn, G. G. osburne, R. B.
Barr}, A. 11. Goldsrahl, J. Otway, A.. 1.
Barry, c. It. cower, V. L. Padmore, R.
Bass, M. T. Goichen, G. J. Parry, T.
Basler, W. E. Graham, W. Pease, J. W.
Bazley, T. Gregory, W. H. Peel, A. W.
Beaumont, H. F. Grevllle.N ugeut, A. Pet", Sir S. H.
Blake, .1 A. Gridley, Capt. Philips, R. N.
Blennerhassett,Sirß Hadneld, G. Platt, .1.
Bowyer, sir G. Hardcastle, J. A. Pollard-Croubart,W
Brady, Dr. Harris, J. D. .I,otter, E.
Bright. Sir C. T. Hartbigton, Mary. of Potter, T. B.
Bright, .1. Hay, Lord J. Power, Sir J.
Bruce, Lord C. May, Lord W. Price, R. G.
Bruce, H. A. Henderson..l. Price, W. I'.
Bryan, G. Henley, Lord Reardon, U. J.
Buller, sir A. Herbert, 11. A. Robertson. D.
Buller, Sir E. Hilbert, J. T. Roebuck, J. A.
Calthorpe, F. 11. Holden, I. Rusoell, A.
Camillo'', J. Hughes, W. B. 3111,011.,thi, Aid.
Caring ton. C. R. Inglll/121. R. Samuelson, B.
Carnegie, C. Jervoise, Mir J. Seholetleld, W.
Cave, T. Kennedy, T. Seely, C.
Cavendish, Lord E. King, P. J. Shaft., R. D.
cavenillsh, Lord F. Kinglake, A. W. Sherriff, A. C.
Cheelliani J. Kingseole, Col. Simeon, Sir J.
C hilders, 11. C. Kinnear', A. F. Smith, J.
i Clay, J. KnatelibuU -Bilges- Smith, J. A.
1 Clement, W. J. ten, E. Macpoole, W.
Cogan, W. H. Labouchere, H. Mtansteld, J.
Colebrooke, Sir T. Layerd, A. H. Stock. 0.
Collier, Sir R. Lamont, J. Stuart, Col.
Colthurst, Sir G. Leathani, W. 11. Spian, E. J.
Colville. C It. Leeman, O. Taylor, P. A.
Corhally, M. E. Lefevre, G. J. Torrena, W. T.
Cowen. J. Lusk, A. Tracy, C R.
Cowper, 11. F. MacKvoy, E. Vandeleur, Col.
Crawford, R. W. ICKeinni. J. N. Vandorbyl, P.
Crossley, Sir F. Mackie, J. Villiers, C. P.
De la Poor, E. M'Laren, 1). Vivian, H. H.
Denman, G. 31av1re, J. F. Weguelln, T. IL
Devereux, R. J. Mllloink, F. A. Vitae, J.
Dillwyn, L. L Miller, W. Whitworth, B.
Dodson, J. G. Mille J. R. Willionio.u, Sir H.
Dug, B. E. Milton. Vlaut. Young, K.
Dutikellin, Lord Moffatt, O.
Edwards, C. Moncrleff, J. TICILKR.9.
Erskine. Vice-Adm. Monk, C. J. Gray, Sir J.
F.smoride, J. Monsen, W. Gresille-Nugent, Col
Eva/la,l'. W. Moore, C.
NOKS.
Adderley, C. B. Gore, W. R. Neville-Grenville, R.
Anneal., ,Col Gorst, J. E. Newdeinite, C. N.
Anstruther, Sir 8.. Graves, s. R. Newport, Vixct.
Antr.d.us, E. Gray, Lieut.-Cola Nicholson, W.
Arclidall, Capt. Greened G. Noel, G. J.
Arkwright, R. Greene, E. North, Col.
Eaves Sir W. Grey, Sir G. Northcote, Sir S.
Baena% C. Grey, T. de O'Neill, E.
Barrington, Viset. GORR'', C. D. Paget, R. II
Barttelut, 'Yd. Greavenor, Lord R. Palingtun, sir J.
ltatmon, SI/ T. Guinness, Sir B. Parker, Major
Beach, Sir M. Gwyn, H. Peel, Sir R.
Beeeroft,G. S. Hamilton, La. Claud Percy, Major-Gen.
Heidi:oil:, G. C. Ilaniliton, LordC. J. Pugh, D.
Bereaford. Capt. 'lactation, L T. Read, C. 8.
Booth, Sir R. Hardy, G. Reptou, G. W.
Brett. W. B. Hardy, .1. Ridley, Sir M.
Bridges, Sir B. Hartopp, E. B. Robertson, P. F.
Bruce, Major, Hervey, Lord A. Bolt, sir J.
Bruce. sir 11. Bay, Sir J. Royston, V it.
Bruce, 11. Ileatheote, G. H. Russell. Sir C.
Burrell, sir P. Henley, J. W. Sehrieber, C.
Campbell, A. It. Henniker-Major, J. Selater-Booth, G.
Capper, C. Herbert, Col. Schurtidd, J. H.
Cartwright, CoL Ilildyard, T. B. Selwyn, C. J.
Cave, S. liodgeon, W. N. Severna, J. K
('hatterton, 11. E. Hogg, Lt.-Cul. Seymour, G. 11.
Clinton, Lord A. Holmesdale, Inlet. Simonds, W. B.
Col.bold, .1. C. Hood, sir A. Smullett, P. B.
Cole, H. Hornby, W. H. Stanhope, J. B.
Cole, J. L. Borstal', T. B. Stanley, Lord
i ',molly, T. Holborn, Lord ntirlingllazwell,
Corry, H. L Howes, E. Sir W.
Cooper, K. H. Iluddleston, J. W. Strong*, Sir J.
Cowper, W. F. Hunt, G. W. Stuart, Lt.-Col.
Cox, W. T. nines, A. C. Sturt, H. G.
cremornc Lord Jervis, Major Shirt. Lt.-Col.
Curzon, N'hiot. Jollel, U. Burtees, C. F.
Dolkeith, Fart ot Kerslake, Sir J. Surtets, 11. E.
Dawson, It. P. Kavanagh, A. Sykes. C.
Dick, F. Kendall, N. Taylor, Col.
Dickson. Major Kennard, R. W. Thorold, Sir J.
Dimsdole, R. Ker, D. S. Torrens, R.
Disraeli, B. King, .f. K. Treelo, .1. W.
Dol.'s-well, W. E. King, J. G. Trevor, Lord A.
Du Cane, C. Knight. F. IV. Trollope. Sir J.
Dmicombe, A. Knox, Col. Turner, C.
Dunne, Gen. Locus, sir E. Veneer, E. W.
Du Pre, C. G. Laird, J. Verner, Sir %V.
Dyke, W. H. Lauyon, C. Walpole, S. H.
Eckersley, S. Lefroy, A. Walrond, .1. W.
Edwards, Sir IL Lennox. Lord H. Walsh, A.
Egerton, Sir P. Leslie, C. P. Wal.h, sir J.
Egerton, E. C. Liddell, 11. 0. Waterhouse, S.
Egerton, W. Lindsay Col. C. Whitmore, If.
Fano, Lt.-Col. Lowther, J. Williams, F. M.
Fine, Col. Al 'Llgaii, P. Wise, H. C.
Feilden, J. Woodd, B. T.
Fellowes, E. t1,11.7:;',f,..T: Wyndham, P.
Fergusaou, Sir J. Manners, Lord J. Wynn, C. W.
Floyer. J. Manners, Lord 0. Wynne, W. It.
Foley, IL W. Montagu, Lord R. Yorke, J. It.
Fonte. Cot Monti:. query Sir G.
Forester, Oen. Mordwint, Sir C. TIMMS.
Galway, Visit. Morgan, O. Heygate, Sir K
Goddard. A L. Mowlinzy, J. K. Vance, J.
Cure, J. It. Naas, Lord

To-morrow Mr. Gladstone will ask the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer, under the law as it will stand if
the present proposals of the government shall be adopted,
will the compound householder at and above 101. be
enabled to come and continue upon the register without
ceasing to be a compound householder? In the event of
his paying, in pursuance of his claim, any " rate due in
respect of the premises," will he be entitled to deduct the
sum so paid from rent payable by him to his landlord?
What is the meaning of the words (in No. 4 of the pro-
posed amendment to clause 34) " rate due in respect of
the premises ±" and, in a case when the owner has already
paid the composition rate, will the occupier claiming to be
enfranchised be liable to pay the difference between the
composition rate and the full rate? And whether by the
terms of the third clause, requiring that the person to be
registered shall have been an inhabitant occupier for 12
months, it is intended to require that he shall have re-
sided during that period?

Mr. Neste intends on Thursday to ask the
Home Secretary who were the persons on whom notion
had been served that they would be proceeded against
as trespassers if they held a meeting in Hyde-park,
what would be the nature of such proceedings, and whether
instructions had been given to the law officers of the
crown to institute proceedings without delay against
those persons who bad been served with notices.

HoYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIRTY.—The special
show for prizes offered by the president and fellows of
the society took plat', yestenlay. The plants exhibited
were of unusual beauty, and the magnificent weather
uttrActed a very large number of visitors. who lingered
until the cool of the evening, listening tothe band, &c. A
general meeting for election of new fellows took place at
three o'clock (Mr. James Bateman, F.H.8., in the chair),
when the following candidates were elected fellows of the
society, viz. :—Lord Cairns. Lady Deere, Lady Maria
Fitzclarence, the Hon. Lady Pakenham, Christopher
Sykes, M.P., and eleven others ; and the following Floral
and Horticultural Societies were admitted into union,
viz. : Basingstoke Horticultural, Bodmin Cottace Gar-
dening, Ludlow Horticultur.d, and Stour Valley Horticul-
tural Societies.

Tae LATE MR, WAY, OF Dov Ea. -At the
death of the late Mr. E. T. Way, superintendent of the
Dover terminus of the South-Eastern Railway, he left Lis
widow totally unprovided for. A committee has been
formed, to raise, if possible, a sufficient sum to purchase
an annuity, for which purpose the following amounts Las
already been subscribed. The Rey. William Yate, . hon.
secretary of the Dover Sailors' Home, is the treasurer.
Subscriptions will be received in London at the London
and County Bank, 21, Lombard-street, or by the treasurer
at Dover :-Mrs. liaise, 3/. ; Messrs. Sutton and Col-
beck, 3/. 10a. ; Mr. J. A. Beaumont, 22/. ; Rev. J. A.
Roes, V. la. ; Standing Brothers and Turner, 5!. Ire. ;
Sutton and Potter, 31. 3a. ; Mr. Cliff, 2!. 2.. ; Mr. C. W.
Eborall, 2s. ; Mr. R. Dicketon, 3/. 3a. ; Captain Hyde,
?J. 2s. ; Mr. W. Hyde, t%. 2s. ; South Eastern Railway
Company, 50/. ; Lady Molesworth, Mr. B. E. Win-
throp, 3/. 3s. ; Mr. A. Wells, 11. la. ; Mr. J. C. Thorpe,
I/. la. ; Mr. H. Hickings, 2s. 6d. ; Mr. W. Penall, la. ;
Mr. D. Magens, 11. la. ; Mrs. S. Fhillpott, 11. la ; Mr. H.
Johnson, 10s. 6d. ; Mr. A. W. Chantrell, 2/. ; Miss
Batcheller, it. la. ; Mrs. Chantrell, I/. ; Mr. J. Barlow,
2/. 2.. ; Mrs. Bacon, 201. ; Mr. W. Crundell, ;
Messrs. G. Flashroan and Sons, 2/. 2a. ; Sir F. Cockburn,
5/. fie. ; Rev. W. Yate, 2/. 2s. ; Miss C. J. Roberts, M. Is. ;
Mr. A. Bottle, 2/. 2s. ; Mr. Hales, 11. L. ; Messrs. W.
Jacobs and Pay, V. 2s. ; J. C., &s.

THE LODGER FRANCHISE.

MR. TORRENS'S NEW AMENDMENT.

Last night Mr. M'Cullagh Torrens gave notice of
his intention to move the following in committee on the
Reform Rill :

Clause 3, page 2, line 15, after " January," add " or
Who, being of full age and not subject to any legal
incapacity, as a lodger has occupied separately and as sole
tenant for the twelve months preceding the last day of
July in any year lodgings being part of a dwelling-house,
which lodgings would let unfurnished for ten pounds a
year, and has resided in such lodgings during the six
months immediately preceding the last day of July, and
has claimed to be registered as a voter at the next ensuing
registration of voters."

Clause 19, page 7, line 3, after " admit," insert the fol-
lowing sub-section :
The claim of every person desirous of being registered
as a voter for a member or members to serve for any
borough in respect of the occupation of lodgings, shall be
in the form numbered 5 iu Schedule E, or to the like
effect, and shall have annexed thereto a declaration in
form, and be certified in manner in the said schedule men-
tioned, or as near thereto as circumstances admit ; and
every such claim shall on or before the 25th day of August
in any year be delivered to the overseers of the parish or
township in which such lodgings shall be situate, and the
particulars of such claim shall be duly published by such
overseers on or before the ht day of September next en-
suing, in a separate list according to the Form No. 6 in
the said Schedule E.
,To add to Schedule E :

Form No. 5.
Claim of Lodger.
Borough of

To the overseers of the parish [or township] of
I hereby claim to be inserted in the list of voters in re-
spect of the occupation of the under-mentioned lodgings,
and the particulars of my qualification are stated in the
columns below :

I 'lir-Lilian ' I lamerlptioon of .Name, Deierip-
Ronne In which! Mon, and }test-
N e and rrofeadon Israel 11)- ',dailies situ- : ilenee of Laud.Lodni
Surname Trade, or thin of ate, with Nom- lord, or other
at full • Calling.
length, I— --,-"P• her, If any. and person to whorl'
Name of Street., Rent paid.

1

I, the above-named hereby declare that
I was for am] on the first day of August in this year, and
have been during the twelve months immediately preced-
ing, the occupier of the above-mentioned lodgings, and that
I have resided therein during the six months immediately
preceding the said first day of August, and that such lodg-
ings are of a clear yearly value, if let unfurnished, of ten
pounds or upwards.
_ _

day of

Dated the
Signature of claimant
Witness to the signature of the said)
And I certify my belief in the accu- i
racy of the above claim. J
Name of witness
Residence and calling

This claim must bear elate the first day of August or
some day subsequent thereto, and must be delivered to the
collector of rates or overseer on or before 2.lth day of
August.