Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-08-07 00:00:00

NEW ZEALAND LOAN GUARANTEE BILL

Mr. Henley resumed the debate on the second reading
of this bill, to which the amendment was moved, on a
previous day, that it he read a second time that day three
months. The objects of the bill were to enable the Go-
vernment to guarantee the debt of the New Z.laland Com-
pany, to enable the Government to redeem a certain
amount of debt, and to enable the people in the colony to
buy up lands at a cheaper rate than they would be able
to do under ordinary circumstances. He did not think
the principle of the bill was a good one, and he must
oppose it.

Sir
James Graham entered into a lengthened history of
the successive loans and grants which had been made to
the New Zealand government, and expressed an opinion
that the proposed loan would act inj iriously upon the
interests of the constitution of New Zealand. He was
sorry to see these claims upon the consolidated fund
multiply so rapidly.
The Chancellor of the Exchcq ier admitted that the
system of granting loans on gulrantees to colonial govern-
ments was embarrassing to the G wernment. At the same
time, to ensure the goo I government of the colonies,
especially when they were young and in difficulties, it was
necessary to give them financial advantages at the expense
of the mother country. He thought there could be no
doubt that if the colonial government acted with good
faith they would be able without difficulty to pay the
interest and a small sinking fund annually, for the extinc•
tion of this debt. The loan proposed was for a million.
Mr. Adderley considered that it was a matter of self
interest to this country to render assistance to New
Z !eland. He should therefore support the bill.
Mr. Caird opposed the bill.

Sir H. Willoughby objected to so large a loan, forming
the basis of a debt. He thought that by acceding to the
bill they would be laying the foundation of a long financial
squabble.

Mr. W. Williams thought the course proposed a very
unwise one, for by this loan they would be placed in the
same position as they were in regard to the arrangements
with the New Zlaland Company. Ho thought the secu-
rity very doubtful.

Mr. C. Fortescue contended that the security offered
by the New Zealand Government was of the most ample
character.

Mr. Gilpin thought there s'iould be a searching inquiry
into the nature of the dealing of the Commissioners with
the natives in reference to the sales of their lands, before
any new loans were granted. He objected to the govern-
ment becoming money lenders except under special
circumstances, which did not appear in this case ; and
he objected, moreover, to mortgaging the industry of the
tax-payers of this country for such a loan.
Lord A. Churchill, having been in the colony in 1854,
bore testimony to the industry of the people, and had no
doubt the loan would be strictly repaid.
Colonel Sykes thought it was very necessary that such
assistance should be given to the colony. If the govern-
ment considered the security satisfactory he did not see
how there could be any losses
Mr. Dunlop opposed the bill.
The house divided, and the numbers were—

For the second reading .. . . 7B
Against it 23

Majority 55
The bill was then read a second time, and ordered to
be committed.

The New Zaaland Act Amendment Bill went through
clmmittee. The Summary Proceedings before Justices of
the Peace Bill, the Metropolitan Police Stations Bill, the
Boundaries of Burgas Extension (Scotland) Bill, the
Representative Peers (Irelaud) Bill, were severally read
a third time and passed.
The sitting was then suspended
THE EVENING SITTING.

In reply to questions from Sir H. Willougby, Colonel
North, and Mr. Stafford,

Sir John Rarnsden said that the cavalry and infantry
going to India would be provided with white clothing aid
white covers for the helmets and hats.

Mr. Wise asked the reason of the increase of salary of
the British ambassador in Pari3 from £BOOO in 1856, to
£9909 ich,"te447.
Mr. Wilton said that during the war the great increase
in the expenses of the embassies in Paris and Constanti-
nople had led to the increase of the salaries of the ambas-
sadors in each of these cities.

In reply to Sir D. Norrays,
Mr. Wilson said the Government .had already issued
one stamp for bills and receipts, but it would not be expe-
dient that the same stamp should be used for postage, as
there would be no means of ascertaining the post-office
revenue, if such an assimilation took place.
Colonel Taylor inquired whether an answer had been
received from the Directors of the Kingston Railway,
explaining their non-compliance with the law ?
Mr. Lowe had received an answer that morning, which,
upon the whole, was satisfactory; but, as the correspon-
dence was still going on, he did not think it would be pro-
per to make that document public.

The committee on the Divorce and Matrimonial Causes
Bill was then resumed, and the consideration or clause
eight was proceeded with.
Mr. Drummond proposed to omit clauses 8,9, and.lo,
and to insert clauses to the effect that the judge of the
Court of Probate should be also judge of the Court of
Matrimonial Causes and Divorce, and should have fall
authority to hear and determine all matters arising
therein. That suitors who were dissatisfiA with the
decision of the Court of Matrimonial Causes in suits
which might come before it, in the first instance might
appeal to the Privy Council, but that suitors who had
applied to tke county courts should only have an appeal
to the CoP:rt of• Matrimonial Causes. He proposed, as the
first ste
towards the insertion of these amendments, to
move: the rejection of clause eight.
:khe Attorney-General defended the clause.
_Mr. Mantis and Lord John Manners naatie ObjeetiOns to

the prine.lPle of the bill, which they considered had bee
injudiciousic pressed upon the coasideration of the house•
Lord John Russell supported the principle of the bill,
and stated his opinion that the Government did right in
insisting upon passitz3 the measure this session, after the
very ample considerati:tn that had been given to it in the
upper house.
&The discussion was prolonged by Mr. Henley, Sir G.
Grey, Mr. Gladstone, and others.
..-..Ultimately, on the understanding that the Government
would propose amendments to meet objection to the bill
before the conclusion of the committee, and that any
further opposition to details should be made upon the
report,
Mr. Drummond withdrew his resistance to the clause.

Lord John Manners thought the proper course would
be to reject this clause, and to bring up a new clause for
the reconstitution of the court to be substituted for it.

Mr. Gladstone also urged the Oilli3SiOU of the bill.
Lord Stanley and Mr. W. Ewart supported the clause.
The house divided. The numbers were—.
For the clause
Against

Majority 34

The clause was accordingly agreed to.
Clause 9, which also relates to the constitution of the
court, was opposed, and was retained, upon a division,
by 139 votee to 80 ; majority 59.
Clauses 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 were agreed to with
some verbal .amendments, and the chairman was then
ordered to report progress.
The Wills of British Subjects Abroad Bill was read a
third time and passed. _ _ _

The report of the committee of supply was brought up
an d agreed to.

The Prisoners Removal Bill was withdrawn.
Sale of Obscene Books, &c., Prevention Bill; ;went
through committee.
The Constables (Detached Parts of Counties) Bill,
which stood for third reading, was withdrawn by Sir G.
Grey.
The house went into committee on the Leases and Sales
of Settled Estates Bill.

Mr• Ayrton moved. that the chairman leave the chair,
and, upon a division, the motion was carried by 45 votes
to 44.
The New Zealand Lean Guarantee Bill and the Sales of
Waste Lands (New Zealand) Bill went through committee.
On the motion for going into committee on the Dunbar
Harbour Bill,

Mr. J. A. Smith moved the adjournment of the house.
The motion was negatived by 60 to 0, and the bill went
through committee.
Mr. Newdegate rose to move the discharge of the corn.
mittee on the oaths taken by members of Parliament, hut
was interrupted by a motion that the house be counted,
and, there being only 19 members present,
The house adjourned at three o'clock.

A PRAYER FOR OUR COUNTRYMEN IN THE

E A.ST.

The Bishop of London has addressed the following letter
to the clergy of his diocese :

" Rev. and Dear Brethren,—&t a time when many of
our homes are filled with mourning by the tidings already
received from the East, and so many of us who have not
yet cause to mourn are in deep anxiety, we have all
doubtless felt called upon to remember our distant fellow-
countrymen in our private and in our family prayer, in
this their hour of extreme peril. But it seems right, also,
that public prayer should be offered up for them in the
churches. In this matter we need not delay till circum-
stances may allow steps to be taken for circulating any
new prayer. Let me at once recommend throughout this
diocess what many of you, perhaps, have already done
v;z., that before the Litany and the prayer for all condi-
tions of men, you make distinct mention of our fellow-
countrymen in the East, as recommended to the especial
prayers of the congregation. It may be well, also, to use
at once the prayer for times of war and tumult.
" I know that in thus addressing you I am scarcely
anticipating what you have yonrseif thought of, and,
perhaps, practised. But lam anxious to make public
throughout the diocese how truly we all feel and acknow-
ledge at this time that the lives of our fellow-countrymen
in the East and the destinies of our race, and the progress
of Christianity and civilisation, demand our more than
usually earnest prayers, Certainly our distant friends
expect
.to be thus remembered by us, and our merciful
God in such times of trial has promised His Son, that He
is ready to listen to his people.

" I remain, Rev. and Dear Brethren,
"Your faithful brother and servant,
"A. C. LONDON.

London-house, August 1857."

" A PRAYER FOR OUR COUNTRYMEN IN THE EAST.

Which may be used in private or family worship.
" Let us pray.

" Oh Lord of all power, who stillest the tumults of the
people and the raging of the heathen and in whose hand
are the issues of life and death for all men, we beseech
Thee at this time to look down with fatherly compassion
upon our countrymen in the East, now exposed to great
aad unforeseen dangers. Thou knowest, Lord, our secret
as well as our open sins ; Thou knowest how far by our
neglect of privileges, and of the duties we owe to those
over whom Thou hast given us dominion, we have pro-
voked this judgement. Have mercy, we beseech thee, for
thy Son Jesus Christ's sake, upon us, and upon our
distant friends, and visit us not according to our sins
Comfort, 0 Lord, with thy blessed Spirit the Comforter
all who with wounded hearts are now mourning for
the death of dear relatives, and grant to them a
happy meeting in the presence of Christ with those
who are now lost to them. Still the anxieties of all,
teaching us to wait in faith on Thee. Olt Lord, we
beseech Thee to watch over the helpless women and chil-
dren who are perchance even now exposed to the cruel
assaults of enemies at once infuriated awl treacherous, and
strengthen those whom Thou host armed to defend them.
Guide our rulers in these perilous days, enduing them
with wisdom and with energy ; and makd those who have
to execute their orders ♦igorous and brave in the dis-
charge of duty. Dispel, oh Lord, we beseech Thee, the
mysterious delusions which have led to this outbreak
among the heathen. Maintain, if it seem good to Thee,
and restore the power and infilence of our country over
the less civilised tribes which Thou hast committed to our
sway; and if of Thy goodness this danger passes, give to
each of us henceforward, both rulers and people, a deeper
sense of our Christian responsibilities as raised to a high
and commanding place among the nations. And may all
changes work together for good, to the advancement of
the kingdom of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
" Our Father, &c.

" Lord have mercy upon us.

" Christ have mercy upon us.
"Thou, oh Lord, art merciful and powerful to defend
our cause against every enemy.

"Thou, oh Lord, art a strong tower of defence for all
that flee unto Thee; oh, save our countrymen commended
to our prayers from all violence and treachery.
"Oh Lord arise, help us, and dlliver us for Thy name's
sake.

" Oh Lord, hear us.
" Oh Christ, hear us.

" God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy
Ghost, have mercy upon us, and upon our distant coun-
trymen, and save them and us now and for evermore.
Amen."

RODNEY-STREET WARD.—Charles Max sq., having
received a requisition to offer himself as a candidate for
the representation of this ward in the Council, in the
place of Mr. Fleming, has complied with the request and
issued an address to the elcu'ors, which will be found in
our advertising columns. It is quite expected he will be
returned without opposition.

LAUNCH AT BIRkiNHE Ill.—Yesterday, a very handsome
cutter yee,t, built by Messrs. Pet°, Brassey & Co., was
launched fern the Cauad4 Work's ship budding yard.
This lade yacht is about thirty tons hurdler, and is the
property of Mr. Hartison, the manager of the woks.
There were a number cf persons present to witness the
launch, and at a. given signal Miss liatrison, the daughter
of the esteemed manager, gave the little vessel the name
of the " NoW.e St r," amidst the shuts of all present.
The launch was most successful.

Con()Nna's INQUE3TS.—Yesterday, the Coroner held the
following inquests :—On the body of William Parkinson'
aged 30, who died in the Royal Infirmary, in consequence
of injuries received by a fall from a ladder in Bold-street,
in May last. The details of this case were published on
more than one occasion, and the jury found a verdict of
accidental death, although at first some blame was alleged
against some person. Oa the body of Philip Kaighin,
who was killed at the small stage, in consequEnce of the
breaking of a chain which was held on to a small truck
loaded with flags. The affair was purVly 3Ccidental, and
the jury 01414 4940rdingir.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

By British and Irish Magnetic Telegraph.

TIIE MOLDAVIAN ELECTIONS•

VIENNA, WEDNEsPAY•i
The Forte has annulled these elections, all
thus given the most complete satisfaction to tbd
reclamations of France.

Lord Stratford de Itedeliffe remains at cos
stantinople.

FRANCE.

PARIS, TnuasDAY NIGIII'
The process against the Italian conspirat°o
commenced to-day.
The Three per Cent. Rcntes &osed to-dal
exactly at the same price as yesterday-67 16'

AMERICA,

ARRIVAL OF THE ARAGO,

The steamer Arago arrive] at Soutl.,,mptoa
an early hour yesterday morning, from Naw Vcf;
with advices to the 25.1), en route for Havre. )01
brought 122 passengers and 985,000 dollar 3
specie, of which 224,000 are for England.
The steamship Asia, from Liverpool, had arrife6
out at New York on the 24th.

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The news by the Srago is unimportant. °ld
Democratic party of New Nork met on the 244 i.:
for the purpose of endeavouring to harmonise °ld
rival factions ; but proposals submitted to th
meeting were rejected by 77 votes to 19.
_l,

The latest advices froM Kansas state that no o°/#
lision had occurred between the troops and tl/16
States' men. Governor Walker and the dragalli
were still at Lawrence. The Governor would 0000
attempt the collection of taxes.
Accounts from the Great Salt Lake City are
the 2nd of July. Peace and prosperity prevailed
throughout the territory. The saints viewed tile
military preparations of the government with 111
utmost uaconcern. Serious charges of official art
Eminency were alleged against the Surveil
General. The emigrant trains across the
were progressing finely.
20
The sales of Cotton at New York on the
were confined to about 400 to 500 bales, at fIIP
prices. The market closed firm. Flour 74
without change of moment in prices, while the;
was a fair local demand, with moderate 0619th
Sales of Wheat were confined to Chicago 0°1:5
at 1 dol 40c, and Milwauki was reported at 1
50c to 1 dol 52c. New southern Wheat contiatloi
to arrive, and new North Carolina red sold at 1 lid
85c, and white ditto at 1 del 90e. Corn was /101
with sales of western mixed, at 87c to 881 e ; 6130
southern yellow at 92c. Pork was steady, but leg
to
active, with sales of mess, in lots, at 24 dole
21dols. 25e. The sales of sugars embraced 8/30- to
700 to 800 hogsheads, rates ranging from 81°'
to
10-1-. Coffee was firm, with sales of Rio at lic'm
Hite., and 10p. for export, and Maracaibo at 044
to 12,1-e. There has been a movement in rice, It%
the sales within a few days comprised nearly all
market. The sales reached about 3,000 cask
mostly on private terms, with half to one-thitt
taken for export; they included 300 tierces, at 4101
to 5,1 c. Fair to prime lots were afterwards Boldly
51c: to sc. Freights were inactive, and rates 'lOO
changed. Among the engagements were 4)%
bushels of wheat, in ships' bags, for Liverpool,'
3d., and oil-cake to London at 12s. 61.
In the Money Market Stocks generally beta
lower. At the first Board there was a good "to
of activity, but sellers were out in g113,1,i0
numbers, and put forth contracts more tr'",o
Penesylvania Coal declined 1 per cent.; Nevi 'I;
Central, 1-6 h ; Erie, : Michigan, Southern,:fe
ditto Preferred, 1- ; Galena and Chicago, 1; Gi'd•
land, Columbus, and Cincinnati, 3 ; Chicag°,T'
Rock Island, 3 ; Milwaukie and MississipPl'd
La Crosse and Milwaukia, 14. The decline
universal. Nothing on the list improved. At "dcl
second Board there was quite a spirited up,cia'rlel
movement on a very small business. New
Central advanced per cent. ; Reading, 11 I 100'
chigan Southern, 4; Cleveland and Toledo,4fori
Clevelan and Pittsburg 1. La Grasse di
Alllwaukie fell off per coat.' from the ilig"„4
point of the last Board ; Galena and Chicarill.
Sterling Exchange, closed firm'at 91 to 91 per Gt 3

premium.
NEW ORLEANS; JuLl'i,oe
Cotton sales to-day, 100 bales: Prices "oil
advanced a, middling qualities improving: 0e
most. We quote middling at 141 to 14 1,10,
safes of the week add up 15,000 bales, anu,se
receipts 800; Stock, 15,000 bales. The receir rjd
this port up to the present time, as cproPies'
with those of last year, fall short 248,000 btiii4
The -receipts at all the southern ports up t°46o
date less than those of last year, are rti''S
bales. Flour dull. Rio coffee, sales of prinoo
11:13. Sales of week, 1,800 bags. Stack, I°' it
bags. Sterling Exchange, 91 per cent.. prenaiti
Other articles generally unchanged.
CHARLESTON.. JULY
Cotton sales of the week, 2,700 bales-, the 0(#
closing at nr to la advance. Wiz:- quote g
middling at 141.