The Sun.
London, England, 1855-07-27 00:00:00

THE SUN, LON,OOI'4, FRIDAY _EVENING, JULY 27 1855

Sir C. Napier, and the other a Mr. Hamilton of the
Empire newspaper.
Sir C. NAnErt having spoken at some length,
Mr. HAMILTON came forward, but an allusion to the
French Emperor as a "tyrant" caused him to be fairly
hooted down.

Considerable confusion then ensued, in the midst of
which the supporters of Mr. Hamilton, with the concur-
rence of the latter, withdrew his nomination.
A show of hands was afterwards taken with respect
to the remaining candidates, a large number being held
up in favour of each.
The HIGH BAILIFF afterwards declared that to the
best of his judgment Sir W. Molesworth was duly
elected.

After a few words from Sir C. NAPIER, who said that
be had not demanded a poll because so little time re-
mained in which to make the necessary arrangements.
Sir W. MOLESIVORTH briefly expressed his thanks,
and the meeting broke up.
The proceedings were characterised throughout by
the greatest disorder and confusion, and the arrange-
ments for the accommodation of the public were most
insufficient.

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

LONDON AND SOUTH-WESTERN.

The directors of this company have resolved to recom-
mend to the proprietors, at the general meeting on the 10th
August next, that the dividend for the half-year ending
30th June, 1855, be at the rate of 41. 7s. 6d. per cent. per
annum on the capital.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS—(YESTERDAY.)
The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at five o'clock.

THIRD READING.

On the motion of Lord REDESDALE the Here-
ford Improvement Act, 1854 (Correction of Oversight)
Bill was read a third time and passed.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE presented a peti-
tion from Queen's County, Ireland, praying for an
alteration in the Poor-laws.

Earl FORTESCHE gave notice that on Tues-
day next he should present a petition from the inhabi-
tants of Marylebone and St. Pancras, praying the dis-
solution of the old vestries under the new Metropolitan
Act should be uniform throughout the metropolis.
Lord REDESDALE presented a petition from the
New River Company, and also a petition from the
Sewers Commissioners against the bill for the manage-
ment of the metropolis. _

The Earl of DERBY presented a petition against the
Scotch Education Bill.

LONDON AND SOUTH-WESTERN RAILWAY
(AMENDMENTS) BILL.

Lord REDESDALE said that it had been his inten-
tion to move the third reading of this bill, but having
received a communication from a noble lord stating that
he bad some amendments to make, he therefore should
postpone the third reading of the bill till Monday.
The Earl of STRADBROKE moved that the bill be
now read a third time.

After a few words from Lord MONTEAGLE, the bit
was read a third time.

On the motion that the bill do pass, Lord STRAD-
BROKE suggested several amendments, which were
agreed to.
The bill then passed.

by the noble lord to sit until September, and he should
under these circumstances vote against the further pro-
gress of the bill. (Bear.)
Mr. LAING considered that the debate up to that
point did not fairly represent the opinions of the house
upon the measure under discussion, inasmuch as those
who were in favour of it, and bad reasonable hopes of
its going into committee that morning, had permitted its
opponents to speak against it one after another, without,
with one or two exceptions, offering anything in reply.
The hon. gentleman then went on at some length to re-
ply to many of the objections which had been urged
against the bill, and illustrated the arguments he brought
forward by statement:, of the results of his experience and
observation in commercial affairs. These, he said, were
practical instances why the existing law of partnership
ought to be altered, and that at once. At the same time he
thought the details of the bill ought to receive the deep-
est consideration, and should be well digested before
they were adopted.
Mr. HASTIE, at some length, opposed the further
progress of the bill, and cited various instances in which
its operation would prove injurious to the interests of
commerce. He believed that these bills would lead to
nothing but evil, and he hoped, therefore, that
the noble lord at the bead of the Government would
postpone them to another session.

Mr. W. WILLIAMS thought the present was a most
unfavourable moment to bring forward so important a
measure as the one now under discussion, and while he
admitted the great benefits that might be derived from
the passing of such a measure, he could not but depre-
cate the time at which it had been brought forward,
considering the present state of the session.
Mr. BOUVERIE thought the question of going into
committee on this bill was one of great importance, and
tbat was the reason why he had put the measure forward
as the first order of the day. He believed that it was
necessary that this measure should pass, and he trusted
that no further opposition would be made to its further
progress. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. CARDWELL wanted to know how it was that
if those bills were of such importance they bad not bad
an opportunity of discussing them ? It was well known
the standing orders of the House of Lords precluded the
further progress of them. The course that had been
pursued with respect to these bills compelled him to
vote in favour of the amendment.

Mr. DILLWYN, although he saw great benefits in
the principle of the bill, thought that at the present
period of the session it would not be pressed forward
with any good result, and that the labours of the house
would be in vain. (Hear.)
The house then divided, when there appeared—
For going into committee l2l
Against it. 4O
Majority for going into committee —Bl
The Louse then resolved itself into committee on the
bill, Mr. Fitzroy in the chair.
Mr. CAIRNS moved that the chairman should report
progress. The noble lcrd at the head of the Govern-
ment was alone responsible for the delay that had taken
place on this measure, which he now considered of so
much importance. He should like very much to know
when the light of the importance of the measure first
broke in upon the noble lord. (Laughter.) The Govern-
ment had not been sincere in this matter. They had
seen that the measure was popular out of doors, and at
the last hour they had taken it up for the purpose, and
that alone, of popularity.

, .
Viscount EBRINGTON believed that the Govern-
ment was not to blame for the non passinc, of the bill,
but it was attributable alone to the mode of proceeding
in the house.

The CHAIRMAN then reported progress, and ob-
,ained leave to sit again to-morrow at 12.
NAVIGATION WORKS (IRELAND) BILL.

,
The committee on this bill was postponed till to-
morrow.

LUNATIC ASYLUMS (IRELAND) ADVANCE

BILL.

The committee on this bill was postponed till to-
morrow.

PASSENGERS ACT AMENDMENT BILL.

The house went into committee on this bill. Clauses
up to the 63th were agreed to, and thefurther considera-
tion of the measure was postponed till to-morrow.

The house shortly after four o'clock a'ljourned till
six o'clock.

The house resumed at six o'clock.
SALE OF BEER BILL.
Mr. H. BERKELEY brought up the report of the
coipmittee on this bill.
CRYSTAL PALACE.
Viscount EBRINGTON cave notice of his intention
early next session to move that the Crystal Palace, the
National Gallery, and the British Museum should ho
opened on Sundays, like the Botanical Gardens at Kew.

BEER BILL.
Mr. 11. BERKELEY gave notice that, in accord=
ante with the report of the committee, he should, on
Thursday next, move for leave to bring in a bill for
altering the present law with respect to the sale of beer
on Sunday.