The Sun.
London, England, 1863-02-17 00:00:00

IMPEL lAL PARLIAIVEENT

HOUSE OF LORDS-.-Last Evening.

The Lo.D CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at the usual hour.

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE.

The Earl of DERBY said a question had been put the
other evening by a noble friend as to the bills it was pro-
posed to proceed with at au early period of the session.
Undoubtedly, it would be of the highest importance that
some exact information should be given as to what
those measures were which were dimly shadowed
forth iu her Majesty's Speech. He should, therefore,
like to know the title of the bills that were to be
taken into consideration before Easter. There was also
another subject that was exciting great interest: he alluded
to the Brazils. Had the noble earl the Secretary for
Foreign Affairs been in his place he should have asked
him when it was likely the papers connected with
that subject would be laid on the table of the house. He
would not, in his absence, press for the opinion of the Go-
vernment as to the conduct of their agent, but he hoped
they would be ably to disprove those charges of arbitrary
and unjust conduct, which appeared to be well founded.
Earl GRANVILLE said the papers on Brazil were
being prepared with the utmost despatch. The noble earl
had himself said there were very few measures which could
be proceeded with before Easter, but there was one which
would be introduceJ, and that was with respect to the pol-
lution of rivers by noxious vapours, and reform of chemical
works.

Lord STANLEY of ALDERLEY explained that the
measure in question would be confined to the refuse dis-
charged from alkali works.
Their lordships then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—Last Evening.
The SPEAKER took the chair at four o'clock.

NEW MEMBER.

Lord GEORGE MANNERS took the oaths and his seat for
Cambridgeshire.
THAMES CONSERVANCY BILL.
The second reading was postponed until to-morrow.

UNIVERSAL TELEGRAPH.
The third reading was postponed until Friday.

TRAMORE EMBANKMENT BILL.'

The second reading was postponed until the 22d March.

PETITIONS.
FIRE INSURANCE.
Lord HENLEY, in favour of a modification.
AN HoN. MEMBER, to the like effect, and that farm
stock may no longer exempt from its operation.

EPPING FOREST.
Mr. COX, in favour of the retention of the forest for the
use of the public.

SALMON FISHERIES (IRELAND).
Mr. LANGFIELD, from various parts of Ireland in
favour of this bill.
Col. DUNNE, from Blackwater, near Dublin, to the
like effect.

SUGAR.
Alderman SIDNEY, from Stafford, for an equalisation
of the sugar duties. _

INCOME TAX.

Mr. G. PACKE, complaining of the inquisitorial nature
of this tax, and in favour of its modification.

The Confederate Blockade Squadron.

Mr. BENTINCK gave notice that he should to-morrow
ask the noble lord at the head of the Government whether
he was in possession of any official information upon the
subject of the reported defeat by the Confederates of the
blockading squadron in Charleston harbour, and whether it
was of such a nature as to raise a question as to the legality
of the future blockade of that port.

NEW WRITS-CHICHESTER AND BANDON

BRIDGE.

Motions wero made to the effect that new writs be issued
for the eleccion of members for these places, in the room of
Col. Bernard, deceased, and Mr. H. W. Freeland, resigned.