Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-07-16 00:00:00

➢MARRTED WOMEN'S BILL

Sir E. Perry moved the second reading of this bill.
Sir J. Y. Boller proposed as an amendment that the bill
be read a second time that day three months. He thought
it was likely to cause a great deal of discomfort and dis-
sension in families, for there was no evil so great in a
family as a divided purse.
Mr. Spooner seconded the amendment.
Mr. M. Milnes said that difficulties concerning the pro-
perty of married women were constantly occurring, and
nothing would meet them short of the provisions of this
bill.
Mr. Massey said ho understood that the law officers of
the Crown were in favour of the general principle of the
bill, but they were anxious to introduce some important
alterations in the details. On looking to the bill ho thought
there were some portions of it which could not be adopted
without disturbing all the relations of married life, and
revolutionising all the principles which applied to the
possession of property. He thonght the hon. and learned
gentleman would have secured his object by ventilating
the question, and that he might with advantage postpone
the consideration of his bill till next session.

Mr. Hadfield concurred in this viaw, although he was
of opinion that a speedy remedy should be found for the
evils which the bill sought to remedy.
Mr. Spooner thought the house would not he prepared
to admit the principle of the bill, which at the very outset
declared that, after the passing of the act, a married
woman should be capable of holding and devising personal
property, and of suing and being sued as though she were
a femme sole.
Mr. Bagwell did not understand how this bill could be
confined to England without being made applicable to Ire-
land, when there were so many intermarriages between
persons belonging, to the two countries.
Sir E. Perry declined to withdraw the motion for the
second reading. He intended in Committee to move to ex-
tend the bill to Ireland, he urged the House to assent to the
principle of the bill, denied that it gave power to sue a
wife for a husband's debts, and stated that if promised
the appointment of a committee next session, he should
not endeavour to press the measure this session.
Mr. Miles suggested that the amendment should be
withdrawn, and the principle of the bill assented to.
The Attorney-General thought the bill dangerous in its
details, and too wide in its principle, but would not oppose
the motion before the House.

Mr. Roebuck thought the present state of the law a dis-
grace to the country, and was sure the house would not
refuse to assent to the principle of the bill.
Mr. De Vere believed it to be essential to the preserva-
tion of domestic happiness, that the intimate union at
present existing between husband and wife should con-
tinue. He could not consent to the withdrawal of the
amendment. The House then divided, the numbers
were— _ _

For the second reading l2O
Against 65

Majority
LITERARY SOCIETIES,

7 0
6 0
5 12
5 2
6 8

The Committee on the Scientific and Literary Societies'
Bill was then resumed.
Mr. Hutt explained that the object of the measure was
to amend the act 6 and 7, Vic., which exempted Literary
Societies from local rates. That act had operated for the
benefit of fhe wealthier classes, who were able to pay
rates, while poor societies, struggling to meet their liabili-
ties, had not come under the provisions. It was to
remove this anomaly that he had, at the request of
the Society of Arts, introduced the measure then
under consideration. The consideration of the details
of the measure was then proceeded with. 03 the
clause exempting from taxation for the promotion
of literature, science, and the arts, several divisions took
place. Ultimately the word " fine" was prefixed to "arts,"
and the wcrd exclusively added. Thereupon
Mr. Bouverie said the bill was rendered nugatory, and
he moved that the chairman do leave the chair.
MISCELLANEOUS BILLS.
The Medical and Surgical Sciences (Queen's University,
Ireland) Bill was withdrawn.
Mr. Headlam withdrew the Medical Profession (Na. 1)
Bill, on the ground that there was not time this session
to consider it.
The Chairman of the Lambeth Election Committee
reported that Mr. Roupell was duly elected, and that the
petition was frivolous and vexatious.
The Speaker announced the abandonment of the petition
against the return for the City of Peterboro and Borough
of Totness.
The House adjourned at six o'clock.

OXFORD ELECTION.—The Mayor has appointed Monday,
July 20th, for the day of nomination. Both candidates are
well Supported. Mr. Cardwell has not yet appeared
THE WEA TIIER AND TIIE CROPS.—Since Monday
se'nnight, the weather has been all that one could wish
both for the growing crops and for the haymakers, who
have made great progress and cleared a large breadth,
getting up the hay in capital condition. By this time,
indeed, hay harvest must be fast drawing to a close. As
regards the wheat, no weather could be more favourable
for the " blooming" than that of the past week, and from
all sides we learn that that process has been going
forward under the most propitious circumstances. The
ears are fast filling and the prospect is rich in promise.
Indeed, there ws,uld seem, so far as any one may judge, to
be every hope of an abundant harvest, and a correspon-
dent from the eastern part of Sussex pronounces the crops
to be looking so " splendid" that he has "no doubt the I
yield will be, in his district, much larger:lthan in
any
year since 1847."--2ussex Adypliser.ll

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

LIVERPOOL JULY MEETINCt.

StawAmos—The Honourable Admiral Rota, His Grace the
Duke of Beaufort, and the Earl of Wilton.
CLERK OF THE Coußsz—Mr. W, E.. Topham.
STARTER—Mr. Hibbard.
JULOR—Mr. J. F. Cl.irk.
CLERK Or THE ScAue.-7-_714. Horsley.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 184.
The CROETETEI STAKES of 10 sous. each, h ft, with
40sovs added. Three years old 63t 101 b, four 83t 21b, five
Bst 10Ib, six and aged 9st. Mares and geldings allowed
21b. One mile awl a quarter.-8 subs.
8 2 Mr. T. Parr's br e Fishennan, 4yrs .
6 10 Mr. Saxon nas oh a Lord Nelson, 3yrs,..

..... .• ••••••••Wells 1
Dales 2

3 to 1 on Fistrerinan.—Won easily by a length and a
half.

The MERSEY STARES of Issovs each, 5 ft, with 50sovs
added, for two years old colts 83t 71b, and fillies 83t 41b.
The second to receive 30sovs out of the stakes.—Winner
of 1003ovs clear 31b extra. T. Y. C.-14 subs.

Mr Mercy's b f Sunbeam . . ....—Aldcroft 1
Mr J. Noble's b f Proud Preston Pem
8 7 Mr Barber's cli f Pclly Peachnm (31b extra) .... Dales 3
8 10 Mr T. Parr'a b c York ..G. F. Fordham 0
7 Captain Christie's br c Orchehill . .......„, Wes 0
8. 4 Mr Copperthwaite's b f Terrific .......... .... Bates 0
8. 4 Lord Derby's ch f Bravura ..... .,..... Fldtman
Ato 4 agst Polly Peachum, 3 to 1 agst Proud Preston
Pegg, 4 to 1 agst Sunbeam, and 8 to 1 agst any other.
Won by a head, a short head between second and third;
Terrific was fourth, two lengths from the third ' • the
othera close up. Atter passing the Judge's clink Polly
Peachum threw her rider, but fortunately he was not
hurt. _

The LA•NCASIHRE OAKS of lOsovs each, h ft, with
100sovs added, for three years old Shies, Bst 71b each.
The winner of the Oaks at Epsom 71b, the second 51b, and
the winner of the 1000 gs 51b, or of any other sweepstakes
of the value of 30030 vs clear 31b extra, but in no case to
exceed 711) ; maidens up to the time of starting, having
been beaten twice allowed 31b, thrice or more 51b• The
second to receive 30sovs out of the stakes, and the winner
to pay 15sovs towards expenses of the course ; five to
start or the money added will be withheld. Once round.
—24 subs.
9 0

if7-1.-I'Anson rss•b•f Mink Bonny .. .

Mr J. Osborne's ch• Augury
Mr J. Osborne's ro Lady Albert
Mr F. Walker's hl All's-Well

5 to 1 on Blink Bonny.—Won very easily by two
lengths; four lengths between second and third. All's
Well did not pass the post.
THE BENTINCK TESIIIMONIAL, a Handicap Stakes of
10sovs. each, h. ft., with a Piece of Plate of 100sovs. valve
added, for three years old and upwards. A winner of
any handicap after the publication of the weights, of
100sovs. clear 51b; two or 200sovs. clear 101 b extra, but
not to be accumulative. Second to save his stake, and
winner to pay 15sovs. towards expenses of the course.
Mile and a haif.-31 subs. .

Mr Jackson's bl c Saunterer, 3yrs Challoner 1
Mr J. 31erry's b e by Touchstone—Dipthong, 3yrs'.... Plumb 2
Mr T. Dawson's b c Commoner, 3yrs
Mr. Saxon's ch f Chow, 3yrs .
Lord Glasgow's ch c by Birdcatcher— Maid of Masham, 4yrs
W ithington 5,
8 4 Admiral Harcourt's b m Ellermire, syrs -
5t04 on Saunterer, and 4to 1 agst any other. Won in
a canter by two lengths ; a bad third.
A NousznY;PLATE of Slsovs for two years old. A
winner of a handicap after the publication of the weights
of the value of 50sovs clear to carry 31b, and 100 or more
61b extra. T.Y.C. The winner to pay 7sovs to the fund.
2sovs entrance.-27 subs.
6 12 Mr Smith's b c C0nduct0r........... . Wlthington 1
80Mr J. Merry's b f Sunbeam ....... ......... .
710 Mr G. Holmes' ch e Massscre Mildew
7 5 Admrl Hareonrt'sb f byTouchstone—Ellerdale's dam. Bullock 4
6 12 Mr J. Jackson's b c Spread Eagle
7 10 Mr Cot,reave's eh f by Faugh-a-Ballagh—Vanilla —Charlton 6
7 4 Mr Windsor's borro f Collodion by Birdeatcher Hall 7
7 12 Mr Barber's b c Physicial by Gameb,y
I 1 to 8 agst Sunbeam, 3 to 1 agst Spread Eagle, 6 to 1
agst Massacre, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Won by half
a length, a neck between second and third, and a head
between third and fourth.
MATCH of 300sovs h ft. Three quarters of a mile.
8 7 Lord Darby's b c Whitewall, 2 yrs...
8 7 Lord Glasgow's cby Melboarne—Clarissa 2yrs lderoft 0
5 to 4 on the Clarissa colt, who fell about a distance
from homeAleaving Whitewall to canter in by himself.
A HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES of ssovs, with 30sovs added,
for all actes. T.Y.C.-6 subs.
6 6 Mr G. Hotmes' oh c Massacre 2yrs . Withington 1
7 0 Mr Harvey's b g Chestrr. 3yrs ...... Snowcie n 2
7 0 Mr Jackson's br c Blackthorn, 2yrs
8 8 Mr J Osborne's bcDe Gt atm'. 4yrs . Osborne 4
7 10 Mr Bryne's b f t,torm ail, 3yrs
7 0 Mr Merry's br c Depute, 2yrs . •
6 to 4 agst. Massacre 2 to 1 agst De Ginkel, and 3 to
agst Chester. Won by a length, at bad third.