The Express.
London, England, 1861-05-02 00:00:00

it signifies simply nothing at all whether they go
in for Hosa►ALL or go in for Hussain, for in
neither case will they go in to win.
Nor can we divine what practical object would
be served if either of the proposed amendments
of the Opposition were carried to-night.
This is the third session of an unwork-
able Parliament, and already everybody be-
gins to lose all patience with its selfishness
and incoherency. One act of wayward folly more,
and the thing would become insufferable. There
is little of party politics iu the country ; and people
in general would be surprised and displeased per-
haps at a dissolution for mere party's sake. But
the community at large want to see practical busi-
ness done, and it is not only not done by the present
House of Commons, but there is not even a decent
pretence of doing it. Half the session is over,
and, with the exception of the Bankruptcy Bill,
not a single measure worth naming has passed the
the Lower House. This is the more disreputable,

inasmuch as there has not been a session within
our memory in which Government brought
forward so few Bills; yet, few as they have
been, the House has steadily and stolidly
thwarted their progress on the only two
nights of the week in which precedence
is given to Government orders of the day. The
other three days have been left to the House at
large for such business and talk as might please it.
But it seems equally indisposed to either. Some
half-dozen Liberal measures have been got rid of
with brief discussion ; Conservative measures by
independent members have not been brought
forward ; on Tuesdays the House is generally
counted out, and even on Fridays it cannot
be kept together beyond eight o'clock in the even-
ing. We are in fact at a dead lock, and if things
were allowed to remain much longer as they now
are, representative institutions would be in danger
of becoming ridiculous. Without some positive
and palpable provocation, however, Lord PALMNA-
groin would not feel himself justified in advising
the Crown to dissolve. The Court is understood to
be invariably averse to resort to that exercise
of the prerogative. Nevertheless the last Parlia-
ment was suffered to exist but for two years ;
and the present Parliament may possibly terminate
its ignominious career in a similar period. It has
proved one of the most useless and impracticable
assemblies that has ever existed in England. It
was packed by the DAM Cabinet almost enough
for their purpose, but not quite. As seats have
accidentally fallen vacant, they have in many in-
stances been filled by friends of reaction. The
Liberal party is decidedly weaker than it was
when, in June, 1869, it drove the Conservatives
frees power • and as the latter fancy that the day
of retaliation they have since been waiting for has
now come, they will of course try whether they
have not at length achieved a majority. We be-
lieve that they have not ; and we know that, even
if they had, men do not always vote on Budget
questions according to their party bias. Many
considerations, local and personal, enter into
the complexity of motives whereby they are
swayed. Last year several Liberals, some of them
men of distinction and influence, lent their aid to
defeat Mr. Graf:error a's Budget, yet it was car-
ried triumphantly, • greater number of Tories
voting for it than of Liberals voting against it.
On the present occasion hardly any deserters will
be found from the Liberal ranks, while not a few
Conservatives are likely to be missing when wanted
from the muster-roll of their party. fielf-interest
will prove once more all-powerful with men pos-
sessed of neither patriotism nor philosophy ; and
sooner than pull down the house in a corner of
which they have made an expensive investment,
they will either vote as they do not like or not
vote at all, for they well know that Lord PALMER-
wros is not a man to lay down power without
a struggle. This Parliament is not of his
calling, and constitutionally he is not there-
fore bound to submit to its arbitrary dictum
without appeal. It is of course too late
in the session to interrupt the necessary course
of business by a general election. Though there
may be little or no legislation this year, the sup-
plies have to be voted, and certain routine matters
of necessity provided for • but if a majority were
to pass a vote of want of confidence in Ministers
with reference to their finance, their foreign policy,
or any other important matter, Lord Pat.mrsarox
would doubtless come down in the course of a few
Aiwa and make the announcement that, having ro-
ped to their past proceedings and to the exi-
gneiss of the State, he had felt it to be his duty
is sootomood the Quern to dispense with their
Ibises servicing, and that arrangements would ac-
1, esedingly be made to wind up the session at the
earliest period compatible with public interests.
The quiet intimation given by the PALMIER at the
close of Monday night's debate that the Govern-
ment meant to stand by their financial measures, puts
an end to all the glozing talk about taking back the
Budget or throwing Mr. G i.sneross overboard. Let
the Tories win if they can and if they dare. Lord
PALMAIITON is too wise to threaten the House ;
indeed we are not sure that he will be very sorry
to be furnished with a sufficient reason for getting
rid of it. At the same time no one can say that
he has not given ample, though civil, notice that
he means to staid no more nonsense. He has
made only too many sacrifices already to humour
the present Parliament ; but the end of every-
thing comes at last, and the end of compliance and
concession by the head of a great party to the un-
reasoning and arbitrary caprice of its opponents
must come with the rest. Whenever that day
shall come, sincere Liberals will have nothing to
regret.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION.

ROUSE OP 0031.110103.-MAT 1.
RELIGIOUS WORSHIP BILL.

Order for see2M7l7eaiiiiilio-Hobos muds, and question pro;
posed—" That the be sow read a mooed time."
Amendment proposed, to leave out the word " now," and
at the end of the question to add the words "tpon this
day nix months"—(Mr. Sotheron Fstoourt). naatioo
put—" That the word `now' stand part of the question."
The house dinded .; Ayes, 145; Noss, 151.

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AWES.
Adam. W. P. In&id, Visa. Miller, W.
Adcane, H. J. loran, W. Mills, T.
Agnew, Sir A. Swart, J. C. Mitchell, T. A.
Alcock. T. Swing. H. IL Monson, W. J.
Anaerobe's. W. Fartnoy, Lord Morris, D.
Arnott, Sir J. Folimnbe, F. J. Nicol, W.
Atherton, Sir W. Ponder, C. North, F.
Ayrton, A. B. Fortescue, F. D. trustow, G.
Bagwell, J. French, Col. PilScl. C.
Baines, L. Genoa J. W. ream, B.
Baring, T. G. Gavin, Major Peel, Sir R.
r liar, et T.
M. T. Gibson, T. M.
Oftin, Charles Peto, Sir S. Si.
Pigott, Salt
Baxter. W. L Goldamld, Sir F. B. Ponsonby, A.
RmlaahT. Gordon, C. W. Prohy, Lord
Be F. R. Greater, E. Itaynharn, VIM.
Beaumont, li. A. Gregory, W. H. Ricardo, J. L
SWIM" Col. Gregson, S. Ricardo, 0.
Black, A. Grosvenor, Earl Robartss, T. J.
Blencowo, J. G. Gordan, B. Roebuck, J. A.
Bounds, L P. Hadfleld, 0. Rusaell, Sir W.
Brand. H. Banbury, R. ficholedeld, W.
Briscoe, J. 1. Handley, J. Scott, Mr W.
Browne, Lord J. T. Hardcastle, J. A. Seymour, Sir M.
Buchanan, W. Hartlegtoo, Mary. Smith, J. B.
Buller, J. W. ifeediss, T. Z. Spooner, R.
Butler, C. B. lieriaas. 0. P. inacpoole, W.
Butt, I. Herbed, H. A. Stansteld, J.
Buxton. C. Hodgidason, G. Thornhill, W. P.
('gird, J. Holland, 11, Tile, W.
Calculi, 7. M.N. Hatt, W. Tollemactle, F. J.
, F. 11. Jackson, W. Turner, J. A.
Ceatardtger R. jarroise, sir J. C. Wane, Lord Ham
Cavendish, W. llershaw, J. Villiers, C. P.
Cavendish, Lord G. Linuaird, A. P. Violas, IL H.
Churchill, Lord LS. Langstoo, J. H. 'dyad.. P. A.
Clay, J. Lawson. W. Warner, L
Clifford, C. C. Leatlio, R. A. Wemyse. J. N.
Daord. Z. H. I,Astataa.Wann, J. P.
vey, B. lawn, ilir G. C. Whalley, G.E.
Davis, HrH. D. Lawn, H. Whitbread, S.
Davis. CIL F. Locke, J. Wickham, H. W.
Denman, G. Lowe, R. William, W.
L. L. Mackie, J. Woods. IL
~. Sirx. C. Mackinnon (Lynx) WAS, J.
Mackinnon (Rye)
Dustmr, Mr W. llarjuribanks, D. C. IBILIng.
Dunlop, A. M. Martin, P. W. King, Locke
Illios,-11. iCov.) Mellor, J. HoMan, T. B.
Moe, Z. (St. And.) Midway, H. F.

Adderley, C. B. Gray. Capt. Montgomery, ErG.
Arbothoott, Gnu. GrayileWiltoo,Tiact Morgan, 0.
AstelL .1. H. Garzirr. K Mowbray, J. R.
Bailie, H. J. T. C. Mundy, W.
Banta* Major Hang/ton. Lord G. Murray, W.
Bathurst, T. R. Hamilton, J. H. Naas, Lad
Banat, G. 5. Hardy, J. N W.;.. v
Bentinok, G. W. Harvard. M. N Mr IL H.
Bsuatisek, 0. C. Healhoote, Mr W. Parke, C. W.
Denim, R. Hostbcote, G. H. Parke, G. H.
Bond, J. W. Henley,
Lard Papillon P.O.
Boland, B. Henniker, Lord Parker, Major
Boyd, J. Hervey, Lord A. Patten. Col.
Brainston, T. W. Heygate, Itir F. W. Peel, Gen.
Bridges, Sir B. W. HewW. U. Pennant, Col.
Brown, J. Hill, lard L Philippe, J.J. FL
Sunbury, Capt. Hodgson. R. Phillips, G. L.
Burghley, Lord HoUord, R. 5. Powys, P. L.
Cairns, Sir H. Hood. illr A. A. Puller, C. W.
Cartwright, Cot Hope, G. W. Ropier, G. W.
Cave S. Hopwood, J. T. Nichardion, J.
Childers. H. C. Botchy. W. H. Ridley. nir IL W.
Clive, 0 W. Hollins lord Roll, J.
Close, H. C. Hosea IL Rowley, B. T.
Cobbold, J. C. Hubbard, J. 0. Russell, H.
eCcalrizton, Sir W. 'Huntington. P. L Russell, A.
Hume, W. W. flelater-Boak. G.
Cole, J. L. Hunt. G. W. Selwyn. C. J.
Coiling. T. Ingestre, Vint. Inman, R. R.
Canny. T. Jetsam Bari Mikity, K P.
Copeland. AM. Johnstone. J. J. Sanborn, Major
Cony, H. L loutSn, Sir W. G. Batik, Abet
Culdtt. G. Ill.h. L T. Smith, 8. G.
Dame:. IL a Imadall. N. Somerset, Cal.
Deimos, R. P. Lessard, R. W. Somas, J.
Dust, I. D. Renton, Sir KC. Stanhope, J. B.
Debra J. G. Irsatekbull, W. P. Stanley, Lord
DS Oar, C. Rnatchbull-Hugel- Stewart, Sir H. IL
, Iltomonabe, A. son, Z. Talbot, W. C.
Diniims, Sir D. Knox, Major Taylor, Col.
Da Pre, C. G. Letrny, A. Thompson, H. I.
Beg, 81r J. B. Legh, Major C. Thrum, Lord L
lihrards, Major High, W. J. Mynas, lord H.
Betrton, Sir P. G. Lennox, lord 0. G. Takeshita C.
ion, A. P. Lennox, Lord IL O. Trefoils. C. H.
W. Leslie. C. P. Uptm, Gerd.
T. H. Liddell, E.G. Vissittart, W.
Ihswirir. et M. Lockhart. A. IL Verner. Sir W.
hem 3. Long. IL P. Walcott, AduL
IL Longeeld, R. Walker, J. B.
ribtrimlir, L
Lopes, ell IL Walgiole. 8. H.
Feeds. Cal. Loraine, Lord Watliogton. J. W.
Perist. Sir 0. Lowther, CoL Way, A. R.
Gslimm, Mr W. P. Lyall, O. Waltiy, W. 1,.
Gera R. S. Lytton, P. Whiteside, J.
Garrett, W. J. 11•Corralek, W. Inillanor•,11.
Osage, J„ Milawaring, T. Winningtoalitr T. K.
Gisigigne, W. J. W. Wyndham P.
Goddard, A. L Malign,L Wynn, Col.
Gars, J. IL Manners, Lou./ Wynn. Sir W. W.
Gore, W. R. Media J Wynne, C. G.
Graham, Lord W. Miller, T..J. Wynne, W. IL
Oreenill. G. Mills, A. "ULM&
Greenwood, J. Milford, W. T. Nanknats, C. I.
liteslail, C. P. Moutagn, Lads Hardy. G.

Detailed and distreaaing intelligence had been
received at the Cape of the misfortunes of the Ilakoloto
raissooaries. The Bev. Mr. Price sad the Rev. Mr.
WlLende bad returned is 'slaty. The Bev. Mr. Helm"
Mn. Helmer., two al their children, Mr. Price's child.
Bra. Price. and several native members of the expedition
perished in quick succe•ion, there is now too great reason
to fear, not from the fever of the ?emboli, but from the
insidious poison of the Makoloto chief. Their treatment
otherwise was also altogether barbarous. Some aaxiety
was felt about D. Livingstone, sad the return of the Lyra
to the Cape was looked forward to with much interest.

The Italian Opera season at Paris closed on
Tuesday evening, the manager barb*, itis reported, to con-
gratulate himself on pecuniary success. On Monday night
Mario took his benefit, on which occasion his popularity was
Indicated by the applauding humour in which the audience
remained throughout the evening. Mario this year, owing
to the absence of Tamberlik, has had to sustain the priori'
pal Moor relles during the whole season. Madame Penes,
who is now the lady favourite of the Italia' Open at Paris,
le also on the wing for Loudon. Grasinsi is impged for kit.
Petersburg, but he also first visite London. M. Calndo
has secured nearly all his old artistes for pert year. Mr.
Smith's break-up has thrown many eters out of their
sans of whom are Dow in Park. Madame Beighi-Maino,
who was 'lmaged at Her Majesty's, is ed to the St Carlo,
Naples. . .

A VlOl3llll letter gays :—" Prime Leopold of
Eami•Coborg-Kohary has roweled a La 0011•6111011 flinger.
a lady who for a long ernes of years Owned hero sad eke-
where a. a composer, raankias, poet, sod retreat The
public press prow/aimed her to be a • bon,' but her paresis
always maintained that she waa a ainversal genius. In a
few days one of the young Primes Csmiarishe will lied
Miss Y. Czarina, who was a member of the corpi de ballet,
to the bymenial altar."

THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1861.