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THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 14, 18g.

give notice that he should ask for leave to introduce a bill ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL
for the disfranchisement of the borough of Rye. (Hear.) GARDENS.—Open for the season Whit-Monday and four
Sir J. V. SHE LLEY—I withdraw my amendment for following days.—The Zoological Collection contains a variety of in-
the adjournment of the house.teresting specimens, and the Gardens throughout have been improved
(Cries of " No r and
and beautified. The Pictorial Representation is an extensive VIEW
" Divide !") of the BAY and FORTS of CRUSAN, painted by Messrs. Denson,
The house divided— aid at dusk is represented the attack of the Chinese fire-rafts on tho
For the adjournment of the hduse 52 Br.tish fleet, explosion-ships, &e.—Grand Vocal and Instrumental
Against it 193 Concert. Engagement of the eminent vocalist, Miss Cicely Nott.
Conductor, Mr. Godfrey.—May-day Games and Rustic Sports, May-
pole and Morris Dances. " Pop goes the Weasel," by 25 couple, con-
ducted by Mr. Flexmore.—An extra Military Baud daring the day-
time ; and at dusk a grand display of Fireworks, combined with the
Feast of Lanterns and other displays.—Doors open from 9 in the
morning. Admission, Is.

Majority against the adjournment... 141
On our readmission to the gallery, we found
Mr. FREWEN addressing the house. He said the evi-
dence taken before the committee was very voluminous,
and hon. members had not yet had an opportunity of read-
ing it. He was therefore in favour of the postponement of
the writ.
Lord PALMERSTON said, he had been misunderstood
in what had fallen from him on the subject of the new
writ. What he had said was that, on the part of the Go-
vernment, he was not prepared to oppose the issue of the
writ. He had stated that, in the general course of pro-
ceeding, writs were not postponed, except with a view to
ulterior proceedings ; but the house would recollect that
all the members of the committee stated that there was no
ground for disfranchisement. There appeared, therefore,
no ground for postponing the writ.
Mr. MILES supported the issue of the writ.
Colonel KNOX, as a member of the committee which
had inquired into the case, was sorry to differ from the
right hon. gentleman who presided over that committee on
this subject. It had been proved that a most vicious sys-
tem of loans had been carried on for years in the borough,
and it was notorious that the borough was treated for sale
in the market. If the writ were allowed to issue after the
strong report of the committee, the house might as well
state they would issue the writ in every case that came
before them. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. J. PHILLIMORE entirely concurred with the hon.
and gallant member who had last spoken. If this writ
were allowed to issue, the house would expose itself to the
charge of hypocrisy in the measures they had taken for the
repression of corrupt practices.
' Mr. TUFNELL considered that the only safe course
was to go by the opinion of the committee. The majority
of the constituency of Rye appeared to be as pure as any
constituency could be, and, as it was idle to suppose that
there was any chance of passing a bill for disfranchising
the borough, he was decidedly of opinion that it was the
bounden duty of the house not to keep the constituency
any longer from the exercise of their electoral privileges.
(Hear, hear.)
Sir F. KELLY had always been of opinion, and must
always act upon that opinion, that it was neither constitu-
tional nor just in this house to suspend the issue of a writ
unless with a view to some ulterior measure, which might
end in the disfranchisement of the borough.
The LORD-ADVOCATE, as a, member of the committee,
entirely concurred in the opinion which had been ex-
pressed by the right hon. gentleman who had acted as its
chairman, and should support the motion for the issue of
the writ.
After a few words of explanation from Mr. BASS, amid
loud cries of "Order" and calls for a division, _ .

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
'Under the management of Mr. Bnekstone.
THIS EVENING, MAT 14,

Will be produced (first time) THE MOUSETRAP. Characters
by Messrs. Tilbury, Chippendale, Rogers, Buckstone, W. Farren,
and Edwards ; Mrs. Poynter. Misses A. Woulds, Louisa Howard,
Mrs. Fitzwilliam, and Mrs. Stanley.
After which, MR. BUCKSTONE% ASCENT OF MOUNT PAR-
NASSUS.
To conclude with DEAF AS A POST.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, MAT 14,
Will be performed the new and original Comedy, in three acts, by
Douglas Jerrold, entitled ST. CUPID ; or, Dorothy's Fortune.
Principal characters by Messrs. Wright, W. Lacy, Harley, J. Vin-
lug, Terry, F. Cooke, Everett, and Chester; Mrs. W. Lacy and Miss
Murray.
To conclude with the new Drama,• adapted from the French of
Mons. Scribe, by Mr. Paigrave Simpson, called MARCO SPADA.
Principal characters by Messrs. W. Lacy, J. Vining, Ryder, Graham,
and Everett ; Misses Heath and C. Leclercq.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestrie.
THIS EVENING, MAT 14,

wili be performed A.S.S. Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews,
Suter, and Rosiere ; Mrs. Macnamara and Miss Wyndham.
After which, A FAST TRAIN—HIGH PRESSURE EXPRESS.
Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, Baker, and Suter.
To be followed by TRYING IT ON. Principal character by Mr.
C. Mathews. . _

—To-whlch will be added a DIVERTISSEMENT, in which Miss
Rosina Wright will appear.

Lord A. VANE must say that a great many debates on
these subjects might have been avoided if the Government
had brought forward a measure laying down some rule
upon which the house might proceed upon these occasions.
(Hear, hear, and cries of " Divide.") He meant to move
the adjournment of the debate. (Oh, oh !) He thought
it was too late an hour to discuss the question of the issue
of the writ. He considered this was a case in which the
writ ought not to issue, for the evidence of corrupt prac-
tices taken before the committee had been as strong, if not
stronger than in any other case which had been inquired
into. (Hear, hear.) He begged to move the adjournment
of the debate. (Oh, oh !)
On the question that this debate be now adjourned,
Sir J. PAKINGTON expressed a hope that the noble
lord would not divide the house. (Hear, hear.) He
looked on it as a simple question of justice ; and as he
thought there were no grounds for disfranchising the
borough he must vote for issuing the writ.
Lord SEAHAM always made it a point on former occa-
sions to vote with the chairman of the committee reporting
the case to the house, but on this occasion he must vote on
a different principle.
Mr. BASS was authorised to state, that not only had
Mr.. Jeremiah Smith the borough of Rye in his hands, but
that he had offered it for sale on several occasions.

To conclude with THE CRITIC. Characters by Messrs. C. Ma-
thews, F. Matthews, and R. Roxby ; Miss St. George, and Mrs.
Maenamara.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, MAY 14,

Will be performed MASKS AND FACES ; or, Before and Behind
tha Curtain—by Messrs. B. Webster, L. Murray, Honey, P. Bedford,
and Cullenford ; Madame Celeste, and Miss Woolgar.
After which, A DESPERATE GAME.
To be followed by THE PRETTY GIRLS OF STILSBERG.
To conclude with THE DANCING SCOTCHMAN.

ROYAL OLYMPIC: THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager Mr. Farren.
THIS EVENING, May 14,

Will be performed THE MILLER OF DERWENT WATEIt.
Characters by Messrs. 11. Farren, F. Robson, Shalders, G. Cooke, and
Charles; Mesdames Anderton and E. Turner.

After which, UNCLE! CROTCHET. Supported by Mr. Far-
m, Ike.

The house divided—
For the motion
Against it

Majority
The writ was accordingly ordered to be issued.
MERCHANT SHIPPING BILL.
On the motion of Mr. CARD WELL, the house went into
committee on this bill.
Mr. CARDWELL stated that his object was to get that
portion of the bill through committee to which no objec-
tion was to be made, in order that public business might
advance. . .

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Sir F. KELLY was quite willing to assent to the pro-
posal of the right honourable gentleman by allowing the
bill to be committed pro formil, that it might facilitate
the dispatch of public business.
Captain SCOBELL said, he had an amendment to pro-
pose which would take much time to explain, and he con-
sidered the bill of too much importance to begin a dis-
cussion upon it at half-past twelve o'clock ; he, therefore,
moved that the honk adjourn.
Mr. CARDWELL thought it would be for the conve-
nience of honourable members who had amendments to
propose that those portions of the bill which were not
objected to should pass through committee.
Mr. DIGBY SEYMOUR had amendments to propose,
and objected to the bill being proceeded with ; he, there-
fore, moved that the chairman report progress, and ask
leave to sit again on Thursday next.
After a short conversation between Mr. CARDWELL and
Mr. HuDsoli,
The House resumed, the Chairman reported progress,
and obtained leave to sit again on Thursday.
BOROUGH OF MALDON.
. - .

Mr. T. CHAMBERS—moved that the Speaker do issue
his warrant to make out a new writ for the electing of two
burgesses to serve the present Parliament for the bo-
rough of Mallon, in the room of Charles Ducane, Esq.,
and Taverner John Miller, Esq., whose election had been
determined to be void.
Lord R. GROSVENOR said, that an address to her
Majesty praying that a commission should be issued to
inquire into the proceedings at the late election for Maldon
having been agreed to by the House of Commons, and
having been sent up to the House of Lords, he thought it
would not be right that the house should agree to issue a
new writ for that borough.
Lord PALMERSTON thought that, under the circum-
stances, it was impossible for the house to agree to the
motion for the issuing of a writ, there being an address to
her Majesty at this moment before the other House of
Parliament on the subject of the election at this borough.
l!Jr. T. CHAMBERS consented to withdraw the motion.
The motion was withdrawn.
INCOME TAX BILL.

The bill was brought up and read a first time. Second
reading on Friday.
CUSTOMS' DUTIES BILL.

This bill was read a first time. Second reading on
Thursday.
PLYMOUTH ELECTION. _ _

On the motion of Mr. AGLIONBY, the evidence taken
before the committee was ordered to be printed.
The house adjourned at a quarter to 1 o'clock.

PARLIA ALENTARY DIVISION.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-MAY 13.

( From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of
• Commons. )
RYE. WRIT.

Question proposed, " That Mr. Speaker do issue his
warrant to the Clerk of the Crown to make out a new writ
for the electing of a Baron to serve in this present Parlia-
ment for the town and port of Rye, in the room of Win.
Alexander Mackinnon, Esq., whose election has been de-
termined to be void." Amendment put, " To leave out
from the word That' to the end of the question, in order
add the words no new writ be issued for the town and
port of Rye until Friday, the 27th of May,' instead
thereof." Question put, " That the words proposed to be
left out stand part of the question." Ayes, 118; Noes, 99.

To be followtd by MACBETH. Supported by Mr. Samuel Mac-
beth and Mr. F. Robson ; Mrs. Sarah Macbeth and Mrs. A. Phillips.
To conclude with THE SWISS COTTAGE. Lisette, Miss H.

♦STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.'
In continence with a generally expressed wish, Mr. W. Cooke has

the honour of announcing that

A GRAND JUVENILE MORNING PERFORMANCE
ill take place on WHIT-TUESDAY, May 17, commencing at
Two o'clock. By Permission of the Commandant Col. Clark, R IL,
and by special Invitation from Ifr. W. Cooke, the Boys of the Duke
1 York's t,chool, with their Band, will attend.
LA ST FIVE NIGHTS of THE KAFIR WARFARE, which must
De withdrawn for the entirely new sporting Hippo Drama, illustrat-
ing LIFE. ON THE TURF, to be produced tor the WHITSUN
HOLIDAYS.
THIS EVENING, MAY 14,
The entertainments will, as during the week, commence with the
grand spectacle of AMAKOSA ; or, Scenes of Kafir Warfare.
To be followed by a display of Equestrian Scenes in the ARENA,
inroducing Mr. Cooke's highly-trained steeds. The infant Victor
Claude Cooke end his pet Drawing-room Pony. The Entertain-
menti supported by the eminent Artistes of the Establishment.
To conclude with Hugo Vamp, Esq.'s, new Comic Drama, entitled
IN FOR A DIG; or, Life at the Diggings.
11.,%-otllce open daily from Eleven to Four. Stage Manager, Mr.
W. West.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tara DAY —Morning 22 min. after 5 f Evening 45 min.aft. 5
To-Monitow—Morning 7 min. after 6 f Evening 33 min.aft. 6

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, MAY 14.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
57—highest since noon yesterday.
47—lowest this morning and during the night.
59 this day at noun.
BARO3IETER, 30.10.
WIND, E,—Light, pleasant breeze, and fine, clear
weather.

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