The Sun.
London, England, 1852-05-01 00:00:00

LEBONE.

Lord PORTMAN said that he did not desire to
proceed with the motion, because he had received a
communication from the Prime Minister, which satis-
fied him that his removal from office of the
Crown churchwarden of St. Marylebone, without
any intimation of his intended removal, was neither
founded on political nor personal ground, but
solely on a misconception as to the right course
of proceeding arising from the inexperience of the First
Commissioner of Works, and from the inaccurate infor-
mation given to him as to custom in this case.
The Earl of DERBY stated, in explanation, that the
Right Hon. Gentleman the Secretary for Home Affairs
had received a communication from the rector of the
parish, stating that a new Crown churchwarden must
shortly be elected, and that the old one was desirous of
retiring.
COPYRIGHT AMENDMENT BILL.
Lord BEAUMONT stated that the object of the con-
vention had been to reduce the duties upon books. To
this extent he quite agreed. For the translation of
works, 11130, the author had the power of authorising
any particular translation of his work. This also the
Noble Lord considered reasonable. But it went
further; an author might for five years prevent
any other person from translating his works, and
this the Noble Lehi considered to be a very dan-
gerous right. The .Noble Lord also stated other reasons
which induced him to think text his Bill would extend
the power of copyright too tar.
The Marquis Of NOMIANBY stated that the object
of the Bill was to prevent pirated editeous of English
world being circulated abroad. In a conversation which
the Noble Lord had held with Monsieur Gsligeani
that gentleman had told him that in his opinion the
meastree was a most exeeliect one, and deserved the
greatest support. The Neble Marquis was convinced I
that the butter part of Enelish literature would receive a
degree of protection that it had never received before.
Under these circemstances h should support the Bill.
Lord CitANWORTa was of opinion that it was nc-
ceesery to consider both the advantages and disadvan-
tages, mud see which preponderated. Ise himselt would
not offer any opposition to the Bill.
After some further cmversation the Bill passed
through Committee.
The Prevention of Sheep Disorders Bill and the
Exchequer Bills Bill were then read a third time.
Their Lordships edjeireed a few micutes before Six
o'clock.

HOUSE OF COMMONS, April 30.
The SPEAKER, took the Chair a few minutes before
Fuur o'clock.

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NEW ME 'ABER.
Mr. LA.SLETT, tho new Meaoi:r fcr Worcester, took the
oat4a and his seat. The Hon. Gentleman risi introduced
by Sir Joshua Wahmioy and Mr. Cobden.
PRIVATE BILLS.

The East London Wiverworks Bill awl Scarborough
Market and Approaches Bill were considered and
agreed to.
The British Empire Mutual Life A33111-3EC3 Com-
pany Biii was read a third time and pas:
PETITIONS.

Several petitions were presented against the grant to
May nooth.
Sir J. FILMER presented several ►petitions from
various places in Kent praying for the reps! of the hop
duties. _ _

A number of petitions were pro.ented praying for
the repeal of the a.tortapi' certificate duty.
Mr. T. BAEIING presented a petition praying the
Huse to take steps to prevent the adulteration of
coffee.

Mr. W. WILLIAMS presented several petitions from
various parts of Wales agaicst the Militia Bill.
Mr. MANGLES presented a similar petition from
Bodmin, Ithd Mr. H. BERKELEY from Bristol.

Mr. SCULLY presented a petition from the county of
Tipperary in favour of teuant-right.
Lord HARRY VANE presented a, petition from the
College at St. Cuthbert, in the comity of Durham, pray-
ing to be exempted trom the operation of the Charitable
Treats bill.

Mr, fOCKEIART preaented a petition from the hand-
loom weavers of Scotlar.:3, in favour of home colonization.
Mr. TUFNELL prck.entsed a petition from Devonpart
praying for an alteration of the present mode of asses-
sing houses for the inco,n,!-te.x.
MILITIA BILL.

Mr. W. J. FOX gave notion that in Committee ho
should move the insertion of a clause in the Militia Bill,
to the effect that no man should be liable to compulsory
service in the militia whose name was not on the regis-
tration list as an elector for some city, county, or
borough.