The Express.
London, England, 1861-02-20 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 20, 1861.

SECOND-HAND PIANOFORTES.
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all direct political responsibility. This was, in
their view, a serious evil both for the country and
the constitution. On the one hand the Govern-
ment was fast losing that popular sympathy which
in the last resort is its strongest support ; while
on the other the people, denied their just portion
of political power, were destitute of that practical
interest in public affairs which is the bulwark of
constitutional freedom. By extending the fran-
chise to the active and intelligent members of
these large classes, the constitution would be invi-
gorated by the infusion of new bloed, and the
nation strengthened by the political union of all
its members, as well as by the quickened sense of
patriotism and public spirit amongst its largest
chases.

These are the grounds on which Reform wan
urged by experienced and responsible statesmen
ten years ago ; and these are the reasons which
induce earnest and independent members to force
it on the attention of a reluctant Parliament now.
Have any of these original motives lost their
power! So far from this being the case, every
year has increased their force. The world has
■ot stood still during these years. " England,"
we are told by our contemporary in the same
columns which denounced the demand for Reform
as unseasonable, "has prospered, every science has
"expanded, every art has developed, we travel
" more, we know more, and do more." "In the
"course of ten years," adds our contemporary, "the
" population of Great Britain has increased.
" London itself contains more by half a million.
" It has thrown out two magnificent cities north
" and south of Hyde park." In a word, if the
argument for the extension of the franchise
founded on the growing prosperity and intelli-
gence of the industrial classes was strong ten years
ago, it is far stronger to-day. It is for those who
deny the necessity of Reform to explain the ground
on which such a glaring anachronism rests. Only
one circumstance has occurred to alter the posi-

Lion of this question in Parliament or the country
—the hypocrisy and treachery of some professed
reformers. But this, surely, instead of relaxing
their efforts, should stimulate the zeal and activity
of all who care more for public interests
than for party convenience. If it is conve-
nient for the Government to abandon the question,
it is all the more imperative for independent mem-
bers to take it up with spirit and determination.
This is what the Members for Surrey and Leeds
have done. They have selected the two
branches of Reform which are most urgent, and
on which there is the most general agreement, and
they have determined to press them on the atten-
tion of the House. Of the two measures, un-
doubtedly that of Mr. Buyer is the most im-
portant, as it touches most directly on the claims
of the working classes. Everyone who has spoken
on the question allows those claims. Even Mr.
NZWDZGATE pathetically laments that at present
the working classes in most towns are represented
only by the county members. The hon. Member
for Warwickshire declares he is their representa-
tive ; and perhaps no stronger proof could possibly
be given of how completely they are unrepre•
seated in the present House of Commons. No
pretext for opposition to Mr. Bimini's motion
can be devised, and his temperate and able speech
last night ought to recommend it to the serious
attention of the House during the present Session.
With the country such a motion needs no re-

THE ARMY R2TIMATE2.-(TRI4 DAY.)

The army estimates for the year ending March
31, 1862 (issued this morning), show a net decrease
of 185,7951., and this, notwithstanding that the
number of the land forces, 146,044, is an increase
of 775 over the previous year.
The items in the effective services in which an in-
crease on the previous estimates takes place, are as fol-
lows:—Land forces, pay and allowances, 43,2991.;
ditto, miscellaneous charges, 27,8111. ; volunteer
corps, 65,2761. ; departments of the Secretary of State
for War, and of the General Commanding in Chief,
5,609/. ; manufacturing establishments, military
storekeepers, barrackmasters, lodging money,
rents, &c., 24,6901.; clothing and necessaries,
201,4161.; provisions, forage, fuel, and light, bar-
rack furniture, bedding, &0., 178,4571. ; warlike
stores for land and sea service, 112,4931.
The principal decrease takes place in the two items
of fortifications and embodied militia. Last year
320,0001. was voted for the latter, but this
year they disappear from the votes. The vote for
fortifications is 437,1701. lees. In wages of arti-
ficers there is a deduction of 4,7871., 27,0931. in
civil buildings, 17,4481. in barracks, and 16,5331. in
educational and scientific branches.

In the non-effective services, the largest saving
is in the out-pension vote, which is 20,5321. less.
In rewards for military services there is a saving
of 1,0901. ; in pay of reduced and retired officers,
1,688/. ;in widows' pensions, &0., 3,1601., and a
further sum of 1,1701. in pensions and allowances
to wounded officers. On the other hand, the vote
for the pay of general officers is increased by
2,7401., the in-pension vote by 1,7711., and the
superannuation allowances by 1,3141.
The total sum required for the effective and
non-effective services is 14,608,7511., against
14,792,5461. voted last year.

PARLIAMENTARY DIPIRION.-(LAST
NIGHT.)

DEFEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT.

breoll2 AND PROPICRTY TAX.—Motion made, and question
put, " That a select committee be appointed, to inquire
into the present mode of assessing and collecting the In-
come and Property Tax, and whether any mode of levying
the same, so as to render the tax more equitable, min be
adopted :".--(Mr. Hubbard.) The house divided : Ayes,
Lit ; Noes, 127,
AYES.
Acton, Mr J. D. Forster, W. E. Onalow, G.
Adeane, H. J. Foster, W. O. Pakington. 81r J.
Aloock, T. Card. R. 8. Paxton, Sir J.
Angenieln, W, George, J. Pease, H.
Ayrton, A. S. Gilpin, Colonel Pet., Sir R. M.
Baring, T. Glyn, G. 0. ilgott, lierfeent
Barnes, T. Ooldamid, Sir P. IL Ponsonby, A.
Barrow, W. H. Graham. Lord W. Pugh, D.
Barttelot, Major (treenail, 0. Rothschild. Baron L.
Baas, H. T. Om, Captain Rothschtld,BaronM.
Better, W. E. Orikth, C. D. Roupell, W.
Barley, T. Hadfield, G. Russell, H.
Beak, S. Hamad, M. St. Aubyn, J.
Beecroft, 0. 8, Henley, J. W. Salomon.,l4r. Alder.
Dina J. Hennessy, J. P. gait, Thomas
Blake, J. Heygate, W. U. Scholefield, W.
Bleneowe, J. 0. Hodgkinson, O. Selwyn, C. J.
Bonhamearter, J. Holmesdale, Visa. Seymour, W. Digby
Bramston, T. W. Hopwood, J. T. Sheridan, H. B.
Brooke, R. II °retell. I'. B. Sibthorp, Major
Butt, I Hotham, Lord Sidney, I'.
Calthorpe, F. H. Jackson, W. Smith, J. B.
Cave, 8. James, IL Spooner, R.
Childers, H. C. Jolliffe, Sir W. 0. fitacponle, W.
Churchill, Lord A. King. P. J. Mainland. M.
Clay, J. Langton, W. H. Steuart, A.
Clive, 0. W. Lawson, W. Sykes, Col. W. H.
Copeland, Alderman Layard, A. H. Taylor, Col.
Crawford, B. W. !Anthem. X A.
TToal=lbs. , P. J.
Crossley, P. Locke, J.
Cobalt, (1. kall,,itili, Torrens, R.
Dalglish, R. , K. Turner, J. A.
Davey, R. Mackie, J. Valletort, Viscount
Desk J. D. ,aire, J. P. Vansittert, W.
Dickson, Colonel Melina, k. Walcott, Admiral
Douglas, Sir C. Manners, Lord!. Warner, E.
Doke, 81: J. Marsh, H. H. Wallington, J. W.
Dunlop, A. If. Merry, J. , J. P.
Wield, Viscount Miller, W. Whalley. WeetheadG. H.
Esteourt. T. U. Milne., R. St. Williams, W.
Evian, W. Mellott, O. Wild. J.
Ewan, J. C. Munson, W. J. TELL/24.
Ewing, H. X Morris, D. Hubbard, J. G.
lartiubar, Sir IL Noel, O. J. White, James
Forster, C. Norris, J. T.

NOM
Antrobus, E. Darnell, W. J. Martin, J.
Atherton, Sir W. Gavin, Major Martin, P. W.
Bagwell, J. Gibson, T. M. Massey, W. X.
Battik, H. J. Gifford, Earl of Mellor, J.
Baines, E. Gilpin, C. Milford, W. T.
Ball, E. Gladstone, W. If onereiff, J.
Bering, Sir F. T. Godiard, A. I. Montagu, Lord R.
Baring, T. 0. Gore, J. R. Montgomery, Sir 0.
Beamish, F. R. Gower, Y. L Mowbray, J. IL
Beaumont, W. R. Greenwood. J. Mandy, W.
Bentinck, G. W. Gregory, W. H. Nicol, W.
H..ntinclt, G. C. Gregson, ft Northcote, Ilk & H.
Black, A. Grey, Sir U. OConor Doss. The
Blacenurn, P. Gordon, B. Parke, G. IL
ti Buverie, Z. P. Banbury, L Paget, C.
Bridges, Sir B. W. Henkel. T. Lord C.
Briscoe, J. I. Hamner, Ur J. Mg:tterston, Elect,
Brown, Lord J. T. Hardcaitle, J. A. Parker, Major W.
Buller, Sir A. W. Hardy, G. Peel, F.
Bury. Viscount Hardy, J. Prise, R. L.
Buxton, C. Harlington, Marquis Puller, C. W.
Cardwell, R. Hartopp, IL B. 'Beard°, J. L
thwriegte, C. Hayter, Sr W. G. Russell, Lord J.
Castieroese, Fleet. Headiam, T. R. ticlater.Booth, G.
Clifford, C. C. Heneage, 0. F. Scott, Sr W.
Clifford, Colonel Henley, Lord Somerville, Sir W.
Clive, G. Hervey, Lord A. Some*, J.
Cochrane, A. D. Howes. E. Stanhope Lord
Colebrooke, Sir T. L Hutt, W. Stanley, Lord
Collins, T. Ingham, R. Thompson, H. S.
Crauford, E. H. Jermyn, Earl l'pton, General
Modes, W. Jervoise, Sir J. C. Weiby W. L
Dillwyn, L. L Johaitone, H. B. Western, S.
Dodson, J. G. Juluistone, Sir J. Whitbread, S.
Duff, SI. E. Ringlike, J. A. Wickham, H. W.
Dunbar, sir W. Klugscrae, Colonel WinniDgiall. T. IL
ihniconabe, A. Knatchball, W. F. Wood, bir C.
bond., E. Lee, W. Wyndham, P.
Duane, Col. Leighton, Sir B. Wyslll, M.
Evans, T. W. Lennox, Lord G. G. TELLERS.
Folpunbe, F. J. Lennox, Lord H. G. Brand, B. W.
Forester, Col. Lewis, Sr G. C. Knatcialoall-liuges.
Fortrveue. F. D. Lowe, R. eau, E. H.
Fortescue, C. S. Lysley, W. J.