The Express.
London, England, 1858-03-17 00:00:00

(Stamped ld. Additional.) [TWOPENCE;

made for the embodiment al the militia, namely, 200,0004,
was exceeded by the sum of 600,0001. ; that was 700,0004
altogether. Thas was therefore • altar &Walley of
600,0001. to be eapplied, and the government thought
they wee only taking the Fort Parliamentary
course in asking the house to vote that 600,0001.,
without awing whether they could, by Availing themselves
of the surpluses under other Haan, sae that deficiency
under the Appropriation Act. (Hear, Lear.) It was
their opinion that though they might, under tn• A
lien Act, apply the eurplusee under other heeds io=tlte
deft:Amoy, that was a power which should not be Atattteed
when parliament was sitting, and one which ought no: to be
szercired by the minister except in momenta of emerge:KT.
(Hew, hear.) With regard to the probability of suptiaina'
the 600,0001. from the source indicated, he should be py
If that turned out to be correct; but it was impoaaible t
the accounts of the military expenditure could be concluded
indent so se to enable them to form an opinion as to the saving
likely to be effected under that head. But if the amount of
saving was equal to the 600,00 W., or even more, they should
not be able to avail themselves of it, because these savings
wore now arranged under the head of acknowlsolgod savhAte,
and formed part of the consolidated fund. (Hear.) The
right hon. gentleman shook his head, but he had the atitho-
rity of a right hon. gentleman who filled the office he now I
held which induced him to believe that the right hon. gentle-
man
opposite was In error. But whether that was correct or I
not he hoped the hones would not disapprove the course the I
government took—of prefiwring to come to parliament for the
vote. (Hear, hear.)
Sir C. LEWIS mid he bad no objection to the eowse
take if it was distinctly understood that the sulphas ol
voteshould not be transferred to supplyanother. But =With-
standing what the right hon. gentleman esid, it MY Onspe-
tent for the government, under the Appropriation. radioD
transfer the savings under ons head to expendltsue
another heed, and it was to that he objected. Pot ettfolt
if there wee • saving of 600,0004 under the heed he
mentioned, it might be expended o barracks end f=
lien, or some otner item of expenditure in the War
Depart-
ment.

Mi. HAMILTON said that if there was a surplus it
would be • declared surplus, and would fall as such into the
ways and means of the country. (Hear.)
linrLti. BARING expressed his concurrence and satiate&
lion with the course pursued by the government. (Hear,
hear.) No doubt there was • power of transferring small
savitsoo,zt but it w
should renever contemLlamteLth:ottisoyelarge asi
senior tsom as
tae
militia service, or vice musk. (Hear, bear.) This was one
of those points on which the house should be particularly
careful, and he was glad to find that her Majesty's govern-
ment had laid down the principle strictly, and he hoped they
would adhere to it. (Hear, hear.)
Sir H. WILLOUGHBY said that last year a sum of
590,0001. was taken from the transport vote and applied to
naval purposes, and, es be understood the right hon. gentle-
man (Sir C. Lewis), he seemed to lament that something of
the sums kind was not done in the present instance. The
Cluineeller of the Exchequer took the constitutional course,
in sassing to the house and *eking for a vote. (Hear, hear.)
There was no limit to the 27th clause of the Appropriation
Act, and now that act the government might take millions
from one sorbs and apply them to moths:without the autho-
rity of Parliament. He thought the 27th clause ought to be
amended by limiting that power to 180,0001.
Mr. CARDWELL considered that the government de-
served great credit for taking the course they had adopted,
which was the best undertaking the house could have that •
similar course would be followed not only by the present but
by future governments. (Hear, hear.)
The report was then received.
WAYS AND MEANS.
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The house went into eoetaitteeoisreieand means.
Sir H. WILLOUGHBY called attention to the loose
wording of the Appropriation Act, by which moneys voted
for one department could, at the pkesure of a ministry, be
appropriated to another.
Sir G. LEWIS explained that the circumstance anus
from the peculiar cireumstancee of the last sulks. A dis-
solution having taken place in the middle of the essa, an
Appropriation Act was pissed before the dissolution, which
caused a departure from the ordinary form.
On the house resuming,
The Mutiny and Marine Mutiny Bills were read a second
time, after a protect from several members against the system
of billeting, y In Scotland, to which subject General
PRIM promised his careful attention.
The Militia Aot Continuance BM was read a second
time.

TM Coramma Inc!mare Bill,the General Board of Health
(Bklpton) Bill, and Militia Act Continuance. Bill, were also
read a second

gnostic% observing that, although them ware large oppor
tunities foe the employment o/ capital in Ind* all the
information obtained by the differant governments was
calculated to warn Europeans against any rash attempt at
colonisation.
After some observations by Mr. KIrfrIAIID in support of
the motion,
Mr. SEYMOUR argued in favour of colonisation in
India from its nooses in Ceylon, and strongly urged a re.
duction of the ammements, which, he said, prevented the
accumulation of capital. This and other questions wars ft
for inquiry by a committee. Vast benefits, he thought,
would be obtained from the extension of our communications
with Contra Asia.
Mr. TURNER Mutated upon the importance of promoting
and facilitating a supply of cotton from India.
Mr. CilierliAK and Mr. NISSZT having made a few re-
marks, the motion was agreed to, with the omission of the
words "and the formation of militaa, stations."
Lord nen° moved for leave to bring in a bill to amend
the laws relating to the medical profession.to
Mr. WALPOLE mede no opposition, and leave was given
introduce the bill.
The house adjourned at twenty minutes to nine o'clock.

SIRE. KERRISON, BART., M.P.—The high estims•
don in which the public and private character of Sir Edward
Kerrison are held wu evidenced on Monday last, in the pre-
Natation to the worthy baronet of a most costly auli=.
=amtiniontal, to which no fewer than 465 sub
of his tenantry and the residents in the borough
of Bye and its neighbourhood, contributed, as an expression
of their regard and respect for him in his various relations
towards them. The presentation took place at the Cora
Eachange, Eye, In the afternoon, in the presence of a
mod crowded assembly, each subscriber baring received
a ricket et admission der knead( and a lady. The teed.
menial wadded of a very faithful and admirably-ex-
mated portrait (by George Richmond, Esq
of Loidon) of Mr Edward, in walking costume, woo
by a favourite dog. The port* t (which alone cost 300
and is incladed in a massive gilt frame of the ad-
latitadvalue el 60 guineas) was fixed in the room is which
' it via preowned, sad le Winded to be preserved there u •
lasting memorial. Underneath it is the following Inacrip-
tion :—"This portrait of Sir Edward Clarence Kerrie:in.
But., M.P., was presented at the request of 466 subscribers,
conaisdng of his tenantry and the residents of the borough
of By. and neighbourhood, in testimony of the high esteem
it which he is held u a landlord, country:gentleman, and
neighbour ; and by their desire is placed in this Corn Ex-
change to the erection of which he so largely contributed.'
In addition to this, there was also a presentation to Sir
Edward of plate, in the shape of three most chute and
t T, on ebony stands, of first-rata workmanship
elegant
n TWO,
design, coating 300 &nem—Bury and
Norwich Post.

SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL SOCIETY.—Let evening the
ennivereary festival of this institution took place at ;the
London Tavern, Bishopegste.strest, Captain John Shepherd.
R.N., in the chair. The-principal gnus ware, the Swedish
Ambassador, Mr. Thom. Baring, Mr. John Scott
Russell, Rear-Admiralßowles, Mr. Charlie Pearson, Captain
Henning. Captain Burstal, R.N., Captain Egerton, R.N., and
Captain Redman. It was stated that the number of pat ante
admitted during the put year had been 1,902; whilst the
I number supplied with medical and surgical attention, medi-
cines, and medical stores, during the same period, as out-
patients, amounted to 1,627, making a total of 3,429. The
sum received during the
.List 12 months from the shipping
offices of London alone amounted to 4431. b. Ild.;
whilst no lees than 6291. 10e. 6d. had been contributed by the
shipping offices at the various out-ports of the United
dom. The yearly expenses had averaged 8,0001. The
income of the society (arising from legacies invested in
government securities) was only 2,6291., and the annual sub-
saiptions averaged 1,2001. Amongst the gentlemen who
addressed the company was Mr. T. Baring, M.P., who pro-
posed, " The Hon. East India Company," observing that,
should the contemplated changes be carried into effect, it
would doubtless become the practice on social occesiens to
drink "to the glorious memory of the East India Company"
in remembrance of its many great achievements, and of the
important additions it had made to the possessions of this
country. „The toast was followed by an announcement of
subseripticms amounting in all to nearly 1,0001.
HOTEL AND TAVERN-KEEPERS' PROVIDENT IN.
111TITUTION.—The nineteenth annual meeting of this indite,.
don took place on Monday lest, at the Craven Hotel, Craven-
street, &rend ; Mr. James Lovegrove, the president of the
society, in the chair. The annual report for the peat year
was reed by Mr. Lewis Lovegrove, the hon. secretary. It
stated that during the ten and a half yeers during which
temporary relief had been given the sum of 2,700/. had been
distributed to distressed members end widows of members.
Two caws wise liven, in which the amount paid in hod
been as follows A. B." paid 71.75., and had received
the large sum of MI.; and "C. D.," Who had paid in
81. Bs., bad received above 2701. The amount required for
permanent relief was 10,0001, and of that sum 5,001. had
already been obtained and funded. It was much to be wished
that the hotel and tavern-keepers who have not joined would
do so, and use their influence with the cooks and waiters in
their employ to join without delay, so that, if the latter are
overtaken by sickness or isidcatune, the society would aid
in mitigating the same. The last financial year had proved
one of great difficulty, and the committee regretted to state
that more applicants had applied for relief, and the result
had been a temporary difficulty respecting necessary, funds.
The late and highly esteemed hon. secretary, Mr. Stephen
E.Tapeter, resigned his post, and the meeting passed a vote
of thanks to him, which he duly acknowledged. After a
vote of thanks to the chairman the meeting separated.
COURT OF ALoisamm—At a Court of Aldermen
yesterday Alderman Wire moved that ft be the duty of the
Town Clerk to make inquiries whether any members of the
court. or of the Court of Common Council, have become dis-
qualified under the 9th section of the 12 and 13 Vic., cap. 94,
and that he from time to time lay the names of suoh mem-
ber. before the court. Alderman Humphery seconded the
motion. The act is to the edict that any one convicted of
fraud, or become bankrupt or insolvent, shall be dis-
qualified for the offlce of alderman or common councillor.
Alderman Sidney and Alderman Humphery then called the
attention of the court to the case of Alderman Cubitt, who
bed been recently convicted of a misdemeanour for erecting a
pier in the river, after he had obtained the permission of the
corporation to do so. They contended that it would be
utterly absurd to suppose that Bitch a women within the
of the act. After Sir P. Laurie had spoken to the
same " elect, Alderman Cubitt came in and explained that he
had erected the pier at the Isle of Dogs without the slightest
idea that the corporation bad sot the power of greeting him
a license to do so. The motion was carried unanimously.

THE CHELSEA BRIDGE TOLL QIIESTION.—LIMh
night a crowded meeting was held at Lloyd's Aseembly-
rooms, Sloane equare, Chelsea, to oppose the levying of a
toll on the new Chelsea bridge, leading to Battens& Park.
The Hon. G. Byng, M.P., occupied the chair. Sir J. T.
Shelley moved a resolution against the toll, on the ground
of the park being intended for the benefit of the industrious
claimer, to whom the infliction of the toll would be a practical
barrier. The resolution was unanimously carried, as was
another, recommending a deputation to the first lord of the
Treasury, and the first commissioner of Works.
VAN DIEMEN'S LAND COMPANY.—The annual
oE this company was held yesterday at the offices -
John' &ttley Fag., In the chair. The report was on the
whole encouraging as to the future prospects. It appeared
that the tale of lands at Emu Bay had been delayed in the
pert year through the survey not being completed, and the
desire evinced to know the resolutions of the government as
to the sale of public lands. The total rental of the company
now amounted to 2,8661. Is. Od., and the population on the
company's property now amounted to 1,242 souls. From the
accounts it appeared that the balance here was about
NW. In cash, and bills receivable. Some discussion took
place upon the delay In selling the lands of the company,
when 11r. Blucher moved that the directors be empowered
to sell sections of the company's lands In London, with a
view to the quicker settlement of the compaoy's property in
Van Diemen's Land. This motion was seconded, and
agreed to unanimously. The report of the directors was
paned. The Chairman having expressed his opinion SO
the improving prospects of the concern, and his sestina ap-
preval of the plan of gettinx oft the sections to buyers in
London, where practicable, the directors were re-elected, and
a vote of thanks wen passed to the board of directors.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.—William Denton, *private
in the Driver Corps of the field batteries, who enlisted on
the 6th inst. was yesterday morning discovered, at an
early hour, lying prostrate in one of the exterior lobbies of
the barrack quarters in the battery range at Woolwich.
bleeding copiously from an incised wound in his throat.
which there is no doubt had been indicted with his own
hand. The sufferer was promptly removed to the hospital.
Dr. Ogilvie, on as examination of the wound, and perceiving
the dangerous extent of the injuries, pronounod the case to
be utterly hopeless. The unfortunate men, on presenting
himself for admiasion into the service, had represented him-
self se unmarried, but on the evening preceding the event he
had been visited by has wife, who had arrived from London
in • disgusting state of intoxication. This, it appear', had
eanaiderably annoyed him. On the following morning.
eon after the occurrence, she again made her appearance in
the Wiliam, and wee informed of what had just take&
piaos, to which she replied with the most heartless
brutality, " If the fool has not done it effectually help
him.' _ _

A CRINOLINE DROPPED IN CliUßai.—A how
wain ago our witty contemporary Awls presented a=
of a fashionable young lady "in full crinoline'
'boost in vain to pare through the doorway of • oral*
churolt—and exclaiming to a female =opinion, How
narrow this doorway lc" A counterpart to the story actual
occurred in • church in this town on flondey week. The
;mike the doorway were escaped ; but those of the aisle
wars umurmountable, and in It the " orinothte, which was
subsequentg Plated up by the pew °paw",
Waveaitoir.d tupaeciwirpdlic:ogonstatt: templet its fairpowswrowner nts._Yrrhaolv•Nri!
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