The Express.
London, England, 1850-06-15 00:00:00

THE CENSUS BILL.

Mr. MACORBOOII7, iacosann .ttes.;n7this bill, to wee
the basilica of a clause, in the form of • schedule,
for taking an account of the occupation of the people ;
also one for taking as account of the agricultural statistics of
Great Britain.

METROPOLITAN INTERMENTS BILL.
Mr. LUSHINOTON gave notice, in committee on
this bill to move a clause, exempting member of the Society
of Mends from acting in the collects of rata nada the
MS.

CHURCHES IN EDINBURGH.
Mr. HUME moved for return, of the number of sittings
let in eac► of the churches of the city of Edinburgh, to per-
sons residing in the respective parishes to which such
churches are attached, so at t►e 20th day of February, 18.50.
Of the number of sittings let to members of the College of
helm in each of the city churches, aa at the 20th day of
February, 1860. And, of the name', designation, and re-
sidences of all persons on the communion-roll of the city
churches, mat tne let day of May, 1850.—Ordered.
MINES AND COLLIRRIBB.
Mr. WYLD asked whether, as the reports of Henn.
Blackwell sad Poltips had been presented, any measure
would be introduced for the better ventilation and ittspection
of mines sad eolliena._ _

Sir G. GREY said Ise hoped to be able soon to lay the
result of the inquiries heron ypaarliament.
RATING OF STOCK IN TRADE.
Sir G. GREY stated, in answer to Sir R. Inglis, that as
a select committee of the other house bed been appointed en
tbil subject, Its did not think it expedient to proceed with
the bill before the house pending their inquiry. On an early
day he would state whether it was likely the bill would be
proceeded with.
BOUNDARY COMMISSIONERS.
Mr. CLEMENTS inquired the cause of the delay in pub-
lishing the report of the Swindle? Commiseimen.
Sir G. GREY gave some ezganations; but he wee in-
audible in the gallery
ILLUMINATION OF THE NEW HOUSE.
Mr. HUME said he would repeat the question he had put
last night, as to the mem of the extraordinary illumination
round the milkiest the new house, dealing and destroying
the eyes of memben. It would seem as though they were
experimenting, Pad allowing themselves to be amused like a
pared of children.
Mr. Gasmen rot being present, no answer was given.
RSI LWAY ABANDONMENT BILL.
Mr. LABOUCH ERE stated, in answer to Sir J. GIUMAII,
that the Seleitor-General did not intend to move the third
reading of this bill oe that rveniog,
SPIRIT DUTIES.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER stated, in
gnawer to Lord Naas, that he would 'sot owe* the bringing
up of the report ea the renolutione passed on nudityl night,
bat would allow a bill teasded thereon to be brought in,
and would then take the sense of the house open it.
LORD LIEUTENANCY BILL, dm
Sir G. GREY rated, is answer to Sir R. Inoue, Goatee
bill would he taken the lest enter of the day on Monday,
and next the Jews Bill.

TRBATMENT OP MR. W. S. O'BRIEN.
L tire the Some O'BRlDepaitment BN put a questionresp ostia• to dm
bis Secretary of State
brn f•
O'Brien. of whose condition sad treatment Via Diomen's
Land be Mated some pimientos.
Sir G. GREY, mi reply, esplebted the instraetions which
had bees given to the goyim. of Van Diemen's Land with
re/cream to the treatment of Mr. O'Brien and hie two stem-
panicles who were offered tickets of Immo upon their engaging
not to abuse this indulge-o. ; bat Mr. O'Brien rebued to
give this plods*, sad ores of noccasity, and in conformity with
tie scrotum's matructiose, placed under a certain degree of
restreist, in charge of • responsible officer. Sir George
added that, if the goversateat WIMP open to any accatattea