The Sun.
London, England, 1862-07-24 00:00:00

TRAMWAYS BILL,

On the order of the day for going into committee on this
bill,

Mr. AYRTON explained its principal
Provision
8 but
trusted that the Govern
said that he did not propose to proceed with -la the
Government wculd introduce a usimilar
measure next session.
JUDGMENT, ,Scc., LAW AMENDMENT BILL.
Mr. HADFIELD presented some petitions in favour of
this bill, and moved the second reading, He said he was
satisfied that the amendment of the measure would
he found throughout the length and breadth of the land a
great improvement. His object was to cheapen and facili-
tate the transfer of land, and he cited several instances of
the anomalous state of the existing law. He could no*
hope to pass his bill this session, but he trusted that the
representatives of the people in this house and the mem-
bers of the House of Lords would lend their assist-
ance towards passing a measure that would effect
his object by giving the honest purchaser, who paid
his money and received his conveyance, indemnity
for his purchase. If he could pass the first clause he
would consent to abandon the 2d and 3d clauses, and leave
the bill in the hands of the law officers of the Crown.
Mr. HUMBERSTON, who presented a petition from
Chester in favour of the bill, supported the second reading.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL opposed the bill, and
said that, if necessary, he would move its rejection. The
bill was opposed to legislation for the last 20 years, and pro-
ceeded on the principle of relieving two parties at the ex-
pease of a third. lie contended that the bill would operate
most unjustly in regard to the landowner, who, however
large his property, would by its provisions be unable to
raise money on his estate excepting mortgage or the dis-
posal of a portion of it. He did not think the country or Par-
liament had time to consider a measure of this importance.
The bill proposed to act retrospectively and place persons
who had obtained years ago certain advantages on the
same footing as judgment creditors after the passing of the
bill, He concluded by moving that the bill be read a
second time that day three months.

Mr. HADFIELD said he would not trouble the house
to divide on his bill ; but considered that no case had been
made out against its provisions.
The order for the second reading of the bill was dis-
charged.

NIGHT POACHING PREVENTION BILL
(LOIIDS).
On the order of the day for the second reading of this
bill,

Sir G. GREY, who presented petitions against the mea-
sure, said that after the decision to which the house came
on the second reading of the bill, it was not his
intention to oppose its going into committee,
although he considered his objections on the previous de-
bate had not been answered. The hon. baronet who had
charge of the bill had placed on the paper of the house
amendments to the extent of 4 columns, which he admitted
improved the bill, because amongst other alterations
it struck out the clause giving a policeman
the power of arresting a person suspected
of poaching on the highway. He repeated what
he had formerly urged, and contended that the effect of the
bill would be to extend the system of gang poaching
throughout the country, and as a necessary consequence
to increase the number of the rural police. He still retained
the strongest objection to employing the county constabulary
in the preservation of game. He repeated also his convic-
tion that the extent to which poaching went was the re-
sult of the excessive preservation of game. In support of
that statement he mentioned the fact that no less than
between 7,000 and 8,000 game had been destroyed in one
season by a party of gentlemen on a visit to a
friend in the country.
Mr. FORSTER said that the house should not be called
on to decide on this bill at such a period of the session,
considering. the amendments rendered it an entirely new
measure, and trusted that it would not be passed.
Sir J. PAXTON, from experience derived from the
management of extensive preserves, was satisfied that the
effect of the bill would be to increase poaching and render
the county constabulary very unpopular throughout the
country. He concluded by moving that the bill be read a
second time that day three months.
Lord HENLEY seconded the amendment.
Lord STANLEY followed on the same side, and argued
that before passing a bill the subject should receive a more
extensive Parliamentary inquiry than had yet taken place
in reference to it.

After some further discussion, in the course of which Sir
B. Leighton, who bad charge of the bill, said he felt bound

:0 press the measure, the house divided
For going into committee 139
Against
Majority
The announcement was received with loud cheers.
The house then went into committee.

A most canting scene followed, on an amendment pro-
posed by Mr. ST.kNIL AND, to leave out in clause 1 the
words "sunset and the hour of eight in the morning."
Mr. CONINGIIAM denounced the conduct of gentle-
men on the other side, who, at a time of such distress in
the country, could come down aNd attempt to pass a game
preserving bill. He thought that men who were so inca-
pable of sympathising with the distresses of their fellow-
countrymen should be sent back to their constituents with-
out delay.

After a violent discussion, and repeated calls to order, thu
amendment was withdrawn.

Sir G. GREY proposed, as an amendment, the insertion
of the words—" The expiration of the first hour after sun-
set, and first hour before sunrise."
The committee divided—
For the amendment
Against it ..........
Majority
Mr. CRAWFORD moved that the Chairman report
progress.

The committee divided—
For reporting progress . • • •
Against it....
Majority —129
Mr. AYRTON complained of the extraordinary powers
contained in the bill. Re admitted that legislation did not
originate in these matters with the opposite side of the
house. First tame the shipowners, then the metal mann-
facturers of Birmingham, and more recently the Govern-
ment in regard to their naval stores. (Hear, hear.)
These were successive steps in military legislation.
He proposed as an amendment the insertion of the words,
--

" any t erson coming from any land where he shall have
been unlawfully in search or pursuit of game. That would
confine the bill to persons of that class. He thought the
language of the bill was far too comprehensive.
Mr. NE WDEGATE, in speaking to the amenlment,
said he looked upon a poacher more as a sportsman than a
robber.

Several members complained that they were in doubt as
to the nature of the amendment proposed.
Mr, CRAUFURD said that gentlemen on the other
side wanted to make game a property, but they had not the
honesty to confess it. (Hear, hear.) He moved that the
chairman report progress.
Sir D. DUNDAS strongly urged that the house should
consider what would bo the position of the police in con-
nection with this bill.
The committee divided—
For reporting progress 3S
Against it
—122
Majority
Mr. BASS proposed that fish should be included in the
bill. He had fisheries, and he was poached upon every

night.
Mr. AYRTOIC ridiculed the proposal. Fish was a wide
word, and included a minnow up to a whale.
After some discussion, Mr. BASS withdrew his amend-
ment.

M r. Alderman SIDNEY moved that the words " gun or
kart of a gun" be struck out of the clause.
Another long discussion ensued on the practical difl'icul•
ties of the bill, and the committee divided.

For the amendment
Against it
Majority

Sir J. PAXTON then moved that the Chairman report
progress, which was agreed to without a division, the com-
mittee not having come to a decision on clause 1.
THE ELECTIONS DURING RECESS BILL.
This bill was read a second time.
HIGHLAND ROADS BILL.
This bill was read a third time and passed.
THE APPROPRIATION CONSOLIDATED FUND
BILL.
This bill was brought in and read a first time.
The house adjourned at six o'clock.

A CANARD.--We find the following paragraph
in a French newspaper, vouched for by two names, CllB
vette and Calino :—" The Emperor of Austria recently
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met a soldier, in full uniform, with one arm, and accosted
him thus :—' Where did you lose your arm ?' At
ferino, Sire.' His Majesty at once detached
from his coat, and placed it himself on the
breastense over-
man. Such a sudden and unexpected , adecoration
of the
whelmed the poor fellow, as be
bling, exclaimed, ' Ah, sire I this grea
service I If I had
may- 1 late decoration
decoration fortr theem -
lose of but an arm in your Majesty'sinrd• perhaps, to say that
lost two --.' He was proceeding,
been too bountiful, when
the decoration would have til:esm
smile, ' If you had lost both
the Emperor remarked
'sl°2oi:deer.' In an instant the sol-
dierl would have made 9°3
drew his sword, andsBoctietdofftohitsheremtaasitneinogf arm."the
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readers of
the journalChavette and Calino, and, doubtless,
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large amount of subscribers' tears.
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form triliteiefhea-troef drawing his sabre with his remaining arm,
and cutting off that remaining arm with that remaining
, sabre f--Court Journal.

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NEW ROYAL ATA USOLEUM AT WINDSOR.

The mausoleum now in course of erection in the
Royal grounds, Frog-,tnere, and which is intended to
receive the remains of the late Prince Consort, is
situated about 100 yards from that of the late
Duchess of Kent. A more se-eluded spot could not
have been selected, the site being surrounded by
many different species of flowering shrubs and trees
of a large growth, while close by is a beautiful
specimen of the deciduous cypress, the dark shades
of which will contrast well with the stones of the
tomb. The building is being erected from the de-
signs and under the superintendence of Mr. A.. 7,
elumbert, the architect, and consists of a central
cell with four transepts branching north, south,
east, and west, with a porch adjoining the western
transept. The whole floor is supported by brick
vaults of massive work, which at the same time
form chambers, with loopholes for the purposes of
ventilation and the prevention of damp
rising to
the superstructure. They are entered by a small
flight of stone steps. The central cell will be
lighted by three light semicircular-headed windows
in the clerestory, which will be externally decorated
with Aberdeen granite shafts and heads. The cop-
per
roof of the central cell (which is octagonal on
plan) rises from the wall heads to the apex with a
flat pitch in the manner of an Italian campanile,
and will be surmounted with a gilt cross. Under
this roof will be the sarcophagus for the remains of
the Prince Consort. The reclining statue of the
Prince will be executed by Baron Marochetti. The
four transepts are square on plan, are lighted by
windows similar to those in the clerestory of the
central cell, and will have pedimented copper roofs.
The porch, which will be entered by a handsome flight
of stone steps, will be lighted with circular-headed
three-light windows, with shafts and heads of
Guernsey granite, and the front will be supported
by monolithic granite columns, similar to those
already finished in the mausoleum of the Duchess
of Kent. The whole of the exterior will be deco-
rated with Aberdeen and Guernsey granite, and
with red Mansfield and various other stones. The
interior will be in different coloured marbles and
stone. The building is in the Italian style, remind-
ing one of the campanili at Pisa. As the erection
stands upon a base of concrete, 6ft. in thickness,
there is very little probability that the symmetry
of the mausoleum will be marred by settlements.
The erection, which is 70ft. in length and the same
in height, will be adorned by several statues. The
foundation stone, which was laid by her Majesty
the Queen, bears the following inscription :—" The
foundation stone of this building, erected by Queen.
Victoria in pious remembrance of her great and
good husband, was laid by her on the 15th day'
of March, A.D. 1862. Blessed are they that
sleep in the Lord.'" The builder is Mr. George
Dines ; the erection being under the supervision of
Mr. Thomas, the clerk of the works.