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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

Mr. Dawson were well worth consideration, and he would
bear them in mind.

his girth, Jack's Alive third. Opposite the enclosure
Surbiton Hill came out and won easily by half a length;
Jack's Alive coming again at the Stand beat Maurice by a
head.

DUTY ON MALT.

HOUSE OF LORDS—YESTERDAY.
Their lordships assembled at four o'clock.

Mr. BALL called attention to " the continuous oppres-
sive duty on malt." He complained that an expectation
had always been held out that this interest should have
consideration, which it had never had, while the effect of
the duty had been to limit consumption. The country had
advanced in population and weath, and the consumption of
other commodities had greatly increased, whereas that of
malt had in 30 years increased only 5 per cent. The cause
of this stagnation of consumption was the tax, which, he
suggested, should be transferred from malt to boor.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER observed
that when Mt Ball said that no considerable increase had
taken place in he consumption of malt he should recollect
that this country had been consuming less strong liquors
than formerly, and his complaint that barley-growers wero
ground down by taxation was answered by the fact that
the progress of the prices of barley had been much more
marked than tlat of other grain. The alcohol in malt was
less heavily tared than that in spirits, and malt had cer-
tain advantages. He suggested objections against the pro-
posal to transfer the tax from malt to beer.
The house then went into committee of supply, the
CHAIRMAN immediately reporting progress; and thereupon
returned into committee upon the
THAMES EMBANKMENT BILL.

The winner was bought in for 160 guineas.
The Grange Park Stskes of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 50 sous
added; for 2-yr-olds; colts, Bst 101 b; fillieF, Bst 61b;
winners extra. T.Y.C. 40 subs.

EAST GLOUCESTER RAILWAY BILL.

The LORD CHANCELLOR said an order had been
made for the attendance of William Isaacs, clerk to Mr.
Boodle, of Cheltenham, John Preston, town crier, Robert
Lingwood, solicitor, and Charles Maisey, his clerk,
to attend at the bar, with reference to their con-
duct with regard to the signature to the petition of
Barbara Robinson and others of Cheltenham, presented to
the house on the 22d of May last, praying to be heard by
counsel against the bill. It has since been found that, as
privileges of the house were concerned, it would be best
that the subject should be considered by a select commit-
tee ; and he moved the appointment of such a committee,
before which the parties should be examined.
Lord BROUGHAM seconded the motion. He thought
Mr. Boodle should also be required to attend.

Lord Westmoreland's Oak Apple, Bst 101 b (J. Goater) 1
Capt. AlexAnder's Edgeworth Bess, Bst 61d.. (E, Sharp) 2
Mr. Drummond na. Lady Stafford, Bst 61b (llibberd) 3
Mr. Wm. Day's Plunkett colt, Bst 101 b (Clement) 4
Duke of Beaufort's Gamuzo, Bst 101 b (A.Day) 5
Lord Coventry's Sacrifice, Bst 6lb

Betting-7 to 4 agst Oak Apple, sto 2 agst Edgeworth
Bess, 4 to .1 agst Lady Stafford, 6 to 1 agst any other.
Immediately they were sent away Mr. W. Day's colt
officiated as pioneer, and maintained the leading position to
the top of the hill, where Lady Stafford went to the front.
Before reaching the enclosure, Edgworth Bess displaced
Lady Stafford, and the favourite next the rails joined issue;
fine race home, the favourite winning in the last dozen
strides by a neck ; four lengths between second and third,
and the Plunkett colt was a bad fourth.

The motion was agreed to.
Their lordships adjourned during pleasure.
The LORD CHANCELLOR resumed his seat at five o'clock.
JURISDICTION IN HOMICIDES BILL. ,
The house went into committee on this bill, and after
certain amendments by Earl De Grey had been agreed to,
the bill was reported accordingly.
COMMUNICATION WITH BRITISH COLUMBIA.
The Earl of DONOUGHMORE moved for copies of the
correspondence which had taken place between the Secre-
tary of State for the Colonies, the Governments of Canada
and British Columbia, and the Hudson's Bay Com-
pany, respecting the establishment of a means of communi -
cation between Canada and British Columbia. The noble lord
entered at some length into the desirability of establishing
a safe and efficient communication to that distinct part
of the world. He did not ask the noble duke
to go to Parliament for a large grant of money for such a
purpose, all he asked was that the recommendation of a
committee of the House of Commons which had fully con-
sidered the subject should be carried into execution.
The Earl of SELKIRK defended the Hudson's Bay
Company against the observations of the noble earl.
The Duke of NEWCASTLE said that no imputation had
been cast on the Hudson's Bay Company, but the discovery
of gold had considerably altered the circumstances of the
company, by inducing a considerable immigration into
British Columbia. He believed that a time would come
when communication across the continent would become ab-
solutely necessary ; and in proof of this he observed that
during the recent apprehension of hostilities with the United
States he was unable to send despatches to the Governor of
British Columbia for six weeks for fear his despatches, if
sent via Panama, might fall into unfriendly hands. As to
the amount required by the Company for the surrender of
all their rights, he believed that they were not inclined to
take less than £1,500,000, a sum which he believed the Par-
liament of this country would never grant. The question
was one of great importance, and a settlement of it abso-
lutely necessary; but he had never been able to come to any
satisfactory understanding with the Hudson's Bay Com-
pany. The correspondence moved for should be laid on
the table, and he hoped by next session to be able to in-
form the house that communication had been established
between Canada on the one side and New Westminster on
the other.

The Queen's Plate of 100 guineas, for 3-yr-olds and up-

wards. Two miles.
Mr. A. Nichol's Wizard, 5 yrs, 9st 121 b.. (G. Fordham) 1
Lord Portsmouth's Vinegar Hill, 4 yrs, 9st 71b
(J. Goater) 2
Mr. Treen's Montebello, 3 yrs, Bst 31b.... (Clement) dis.
Betting-- 5 to 2 on the Wizard.
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Upon the 6th clause, the discussion of the previous
night, embracing the whole scheme of the embankment,
with all its inciderts, was renewed, and continued for a
considerable time.

Vinegar Hill made the running at a slow pace to the
bottom turn on the far side of the course, where Montebello,
waited upon by the Wizard, went to the front. At the
bottom turn Montebello ran on the wrong side of the post,
and was consequently disqualified; Clement, however,
came home with his horse, and after a magnificent strug-
gle all the way from the distance, Montebello and the
Wizard, who was called upon a few strides from home,
finished a dead heat; Vinegar Hill was beaten a long
way.

The clause wasultimately agreed to.
Upon the nestelause,
Mr. LOCKE coved to omit the words, "subject to the
limitations heronafter contained," which involved the
question of the ith clause, providing that a footway only
should be made between Whitehall-stairs and Westminster-
bridge—a clans which Mr. Locke proposed to omit.
Sir W.. JOILIFFE opposed this amendment, which was
supported by mr J. rarroN.
Lord PALMERSTON said he had given notice of an
amendment of tie 9th clause by inserting the words "until
Parliament shal have otherwise provided," although his
first impression was to move the omission of the 9th clause;
but, considering the struggle made before the committee by
private interess in favour of it, and the lateness of the
session, to avfid the loss of the bill, he had proposed an
amendment o. the 9th clause that would give Parliament
an opportunity hereafter of removing the restriction. lie
must, therefoe, vote against Mr. Locke's amendment.
Upon a divsion, however, that amendment was carried
by 149 to 109,
Clause 9 vils thereupon negatived, Lord Palmerston
having withdawn the amendment of which he had given
notice.

TROUSSEAU AND WEDDING PRESENTS
OF THE PRINCESS ALICE.

Her Royal Highness Princess Alice's wedding lace con-
sisted of a deep flounce of Honiton guipure lace, composed
of rose, myrtle, and orange blossoms, with a veil to corres-
pond, and was furnished by Mrs. Clarke, of Margaret-street,
Cavendish-square, The design was chosen, by his Royal
Highness the Prince Consort. Various art'cles were fur-
nished by Messrs. Howell and James, Lewis and Allenby,
Catey, of Windsor, Redmayne, and Haling, Pearce and
Co. ; linen, by Messrs. Hodge and Orchard, Foley, Moss,
Mr. Moon, Mr. Potts ; flowers, by Mr. Nester and Mr.
Isidore ; riding-habit, by Mr. Wolmertrausen; perfumery,
by Messrs. Gatti and Pierce : umbrellas and parasols, by
Mr. Sangster; shoes and boots, by Messrs. Grundy and
Sparkes Hall ; hosiery and gloves, by Messrs. Swears and
Wells ; cutlery, by Mr. West ; bonnets, by Mrs. Heath,
Mrs.Errington, Mrs. Edwards, and Mrs. Brown; the dress-
makers employed were Miss Smith, Miss Grive, and Mrs.
Phillips. Owing to the deep mourning the coloured dresses
were in the piece and not made up.

The other clauses up to the 33d were agreed to.

The CHAIIMANwas then ordered to report progress.
The other ,rders were then gone through, and the re-
maining busiLess having been disposed of, the house ad-
journed at 2(minutes to 3 o'clock.

The following articles of jewels and plate were presented
m the occasion :

By her Majesty the Queen—A very beautiful tiara of
diamonds, composed of a rich bandeau, with foliage spires,
&c., from Messrs. Garrard ; and a pearl and diamond brooch,
with pearl pendant, from Messrs. Hancocks ; the former
designed, and the latter chosen, by his Royal Highness the
Prince Consort.

Lord TAUNTON made a few remarks, suggesting that
the Hudson's Bay Company would do wisely in not insist-
ing too strongly on their rights, but in trying to meet the
wishes of the public.

The subject then dropped.
The other orders of the day were then disposed of, and
the house adjourned.

Jointly by her Majesty the Queen and his Royal High-
ness the Prince Consort—A set of three ornaments for the
table, in silver, consisting of a candelabrum, composed of a
group of boys supporting branches for nine lights, and two
side candelabra for four lights each, the branches being so
arranged as to be substituted by baskets for flowers or fruit,

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-YESTERDAY.

The SPEAKER took the chair shortly after 12 o'clock.
THE MERSEY, IRWELL, &c., PROTECTION
BILL.
On the motion for the second reading of this bill, which
came from the House of Lords,

if required.
From Messrs. Garrard.—By his Royal Highness the
Prince Consort—A cross, two brooches, and a pair of ear-
rings, all in very fine opals and diamonds. By his Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales—A pair of very fine sap-
phires and diamonds, consisting of a necklace and brooch,
a pair of earrings, and a bracelet from Messrs. Garrard.
Both this and the preceding selected by his Royal Highness
the Prince Consort. By their Royal Highnesses Prince
Alfred, Prince Arthur, and Prince Leopold, three keep
rings, diamond, ruby, and emerald.
From Messrs. Emanuel.—By their Royal Highnesses
Princess Helena, Princess Louise, and Princess Beatrice—
A locket and pair of earrings in turquoise and diamonds.
From Messrs. Hancock.—A diamond rose sprig bouquet,
which had belonged to her Royal Highness the Duchess of
Kent. By his Royal Highness the Duke of Saxe Coburg
and Gotha—A bracelet of gold with diamonds and enamel
snap, containing a painting of the Duke's eye. By her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Saxe Coburg and Gotha—
A gold enamel tiara with emeralds. By the eight brides-
maids to her Itoyal Highness—A magnificent tea and
coffee service of silver gilt and embossed, each piece bear-
ing the monogram of the donors. By the Queen of Bavaria
—A gold band bracelet with emerald and diamond snap.
By his Royal Highness Prince Augustus of Saxe Coburg
and Gotha—A bracelet with circle of turquoise, and in the
centre A. E. I. in rubies and a diamond horse-shoe. By
her Royal Highness the Princess Augustus of Saxe
Coburg and Gotha—A four-row garnet necklace and brace-
lets, with diamond and garnet snaps. By her Imperial
Majesty the Empress of Russia—A bandeau of 35 collets
of fine large diamonds. By their Grand Ducal Highnesses
the Prince and Princes Charles of Hesse—A large and
very fine diamond stomacher. By his Grand Ducal High-
ness Prince Louis of Hesse—A pair of large and very fine
top and drop diamond earrings. By their Grand Ducal
Highnesses Prince Henry, Princess Anna, and Prince
William—A blue enamel bracelet with three pearl and dia-
mond stars. From the Maharajah Duleep Singh—A mag-
nificent white silk fan mounted in carved mother of pearl and
gold sticks, the two outsides ornamented with pearls and
emeralds andPrincessAlice's cypher in rubies and diamonds.
From his Majesty the King of the Belgians—A diamond
and emerald linked bracelet. From her Imperial Highness
the Grand Duchess Alexander of Russia—A gold heart-
shaped locket suspended by a gold chain, on one side the
miniature of the Grand Duchess Alexander (Constantine)
of Russia set in diamonds, on the reverse the arms of the
Grand Duchess. From her Royal Highness the Grand
Duchess of Mecklenburg-S trelitz-24 silver gilt worked
spoons, a pair of sugar tongs to match, and a sugar sifter.
From their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cambridge
and Princess Mary—A pair of engraved crystal claret jugs,
set in silver gilt ornamental work. From their Majesties
the King and Queen of Prussia—A gold bracelet with a
centre of sapphires and diamonds. From the Crown Prin-
cess of Prussia—A handsome dressing case with gold fit-
tings. From the Marquis of Breadalbane—An electric gold
band bracelet, the centre composed of diamonds and rubies,
with a large Scotch pearl in the centre. Pendants to the
bracelet of Scotch pearls and rubies to correspond. From
the Countess of Fife—A large silver-gilt engraved casket,
four angels in the corners, on the top a large Cairngorm
from Mar Forest.
A Bible and Prayer-book bound in dark blue leather with
gold cypher and arms of Princess Alice, on each side two
gilt clasps. The books enclosed in cases of ebony and ivory.
The Bible presented by the matrons, and the Prayer-book
by the maidens of the United Kingdom.
In addition Princess Alice received various other presents,
ornamental and useful, likewise some beautiful china ser-
vices from the members of the Royal Household and
others.

Mr. WESTHEAD moved that the bill be read a second
time this day three months. This bill was of a most ex-
ceptional character, and such was the nature of it that after
it had passed a select committee of the Upper House their
lordships referred it back to the whole house, in order that
it might be discussed again clause by clause. The Lord
Chancellor described the bill as an opprobrium on
the legislation of the country, and be (Mr. Westhead)
considered that although the measure purported to originate
with the Mersey and Irwell River Navigation society, it
in reality emanated from Lord Ellesmere, who was a large
proprietor in the neighbourhood, and whose interests would
be materially benefitted by the measure if it were passed.
He denied that the bill would effect the object which it pre-
tended to promote, and, regarded in a sanitary point of
view, it would impurity the river which it was said it
would purify, and he made that statement on the opinion
of competent chemical authorities.
Mr. MASSEY said that the bill no doubt was one of
a very extraordinary character, and it was difficult to dis-
cover whether it was in reality a public measure in the
guise of a private, or whether the matter to which it re-
ferred was a subject for private legislation. If they as-
sented to the former their course would be to discharge the
order for the second reading of the bill. He considered
that, technically, the bill came to the house as a private
bill ; and he thought the proper course would be to refer
it to a select committee up stairs, who would be competent
to deal with the whole subject.
Mr. J. EWA RT considered legislation on this subject
necessary, and supported the second reading of the bill.
Mr. LAIRD opposed the bill.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL thought the bill should
be referred to a select committee, and, on legal grounds,
ebjected to the measure.
Viscount NEWPORT said that if the motion for the
second reading went to a division he should feel bound to
vote against it.
Mr. JACKSON considered that private interests ought
not to be permitted to interfere in a matter of such import-
ance as the present, for the commerce of the country must
necessarily be affected by the state of the river Mersey.
He would support the second reading of the bill; but if it
were referred to a select committee he would not object to
some alterations being introduced.
After some further discussion the house divided, and the
numbers were—
For the second reading 97
Against
Majority
The bill was accordingly read a second time
MERCHANDISE MARKS BILL.

The house went into committee on this bill.
The bill passed through committee, and at 4 o'clock the
sitting was suspended.
At six o'clock the house resumed
TURKISH LOAN. _ _

Mr. GRIFFITH asked what progress had been made by
Lord Hobart and the Turkisk Loan Commission in extin-
guishing the paper money at Constantinople, by the appli-
cation of the capital of the loan to the purpose of paying it
off ; and moved for copy of any correspondence that had
taken place on the subject of the events occurring in Ser-
via, upon which he made comments.
Mr. LAY ARD said it must be obvious that the Govern-
ment could not state from day to day the progress made in
such a matter as the extinguishing of paper money in
Turkey; and, as regarded the events in Servia, it was
impossible to produce the correspondence while the trans-
actions were going on.
The amendment was negatived.
NAVAL COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.

ANOTHER DREADFUL COLLIERY ACCI-
DENT IN SOUTH WALES.

Sir J. HAY asked if it was the intention of the Admi-
ralty to make any increase in the pay and allowances to the
Naval Commander-in-Chief in India, in consequence of the
stoppage of the allowances hitherto paid as batta to the
Naval Commander-in-Chief by the India Government; and
if any inconvenience had arisen in the selection of an officer
for that command, in consequence of the reduction of pay.
After some remarks by Sir M. SEYMOUR,
Lord C. PAGET gave an explanatory reply to the first
question ; and, as to the last, he observed that the command
was not a very desirable one, and one or two officers had
declined it on the score of health.
THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE.

SIX MEN KILLED.

Llanelly and its neighbourhood have been thrown
into a state of grief and mourning in consequence
of an accident at the Old Castle Colliery, by which
six unfortunate men were hurried into eternity, and
nearly 50 more had a very narrow escape of their
lives. The Old Castle pit, which is worked by
Messrs. Williams, Nevill, and Co., employs about
300 men and boys, but, fortunately, at the time
when the fatal accident occurred there were only
about 50 of them actually engaged in the mine. Of
re
these, six, the poor fellows who lost their lives, Of
these,
working in the bottom vein, and whilst engaga
cutting coal, they unfortunately struekt
working, in which water had accumulated,
jar ".".
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violence, carrying away everything y
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to the number of over 4U,
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tloskins and David Christopher, jun., of
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Mr. COCHRANE called attention to the report of the
select committee on the Diplomatic Service, and asked the
Government whether it was intended to carry out the re-
commendations of that committee, which he recapitulated,
with observations, especially upon the inadequacy of the
salaries and allowances of our Ambassadors and Ministers
abroad.
Mr. LAYARD said, as far as the Foreign-office was
concerned, there was a disposition to carry out the recom-
mendations of the Committee. But it was entirely a matter
of expense ; the Foreign-office did not hold the purse, and,
in the present state of things, it was not thought advisable
to ask the house to vote money for carrying out the whole
of the recommendations. He stated those which the Go-
vernment were prepared to carry out ; and if, he said, it
should be the wish of the house to increase the salaries in
the diplomatic service, he should be very glad, but this was
a question for the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the
Rouse of Commons.
A- conversation ensued, in which Mr. W. Williams, Mr.
took. S. Fitzeerald Sir M. Farquhar, and Mr. 3.
Whit-
e part, and the subject then dropped.

CAB AND OMNIBUS FARES.
Mr* 33/VW SON called the attention of the Secretary of
State for the
fares Home Department to the system of extor-
tionatedemanded by the drivers and conductors of
public conveyances in the metropolis, and to the absence of
any proper limitation of fares, in the present regulation of
omnibus traffic, which,
he thought, should be subject to
revision by proper authorities.
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The following appointments were made yesterday
at the Admiralty :—Commander Edward H.
Howard to the Rattler ; Commander Charles A. P.
V. Robinson, additional to the Cornwallis, for the
Coastguard service ; Commander Samuel P. Town-
send, additional, to the Hawke, for Coastguard ser-
vice ; Commander John 0. Hopkins, additional, to
the Edinburgh, for Coastguard service; Lieut. H.
J. Hodgson, Lieut. Charles E. D. Willcox and
Lieut. Francis Vincent, to the Resistance; Lieut.
S. M. Weston, to the Rattler ; Sub-Lieut. J. R.
Marsden and Sub-Lieut. J. A. Boxer, to the Resis-
tance; J. P. Brown, master,',to the Resistance; J.
Palmer, master, to the Rattler; Henry G. Gillum,
I. J. A. Campbell, and Andrew Ross, midshipmen,
to the Resistance ; David G. Proby, Nathaniel Cot-
ton, and H. W. S. Gibson, midshipmen, to the
Rattler ; Henry N. Alleyne, midshipman, to the
Virago; Arthur B. Brook, Cecil E. Yates, Chester
Jones, and Edward B. Fletcher, naval cadets, to
the Resistance ; M. L. Kelham, naval cadet, to the
Emerald; G. N. A. Pollard, naval cadet, to the
Trafalgar; Arthur Blennerhassett, W. E. Black, C.
B. K. Smith, Charles Lindsay, Vesey Knox, and E.
P. Rocker, naval cadets, to the Black Prince; Ed-
ward A. Fryer, naval cadet, to the Shannon;
Thomas Parker, in the Fisgard, as supernumerary,
confirmed as engineer ; James Legate, second-class
assist.-engineer, to the Termagant ; James Barber,
second-class assist.-engineer, to the Racehorse ;
James S. Pidgeon, acting second-class assist.-
engineer, to the Asia, for hospital treatment;
Charles Bans, paymaster to the Rattler ; John
Jefferson, paymaster, to the Resistance ; Charles E.
Phillips, paymaster, additional, to the Cornwallis ;
John Chambers, assist.-paymaster, additional, to
the Fisgard ; John A. P. Williams, to the Resist-
ance ; Robert J. B. Tueker, assist-paymaster, to
the Cumberland; Charles B. Clark, master's assist.,
to the Rattler; James E. Bone, clerk, to the
Rattler; Richard G. Chandler, clerk to the Resist-
ance; James R. Bertrand, clerk, to the Boscawen ;
and Henry Marsh, assist. clerk, to the Resistance.