The Sun.
London, England, 1862-05-21 00:00:00

PETITIONS.

Several petitions were presented in favour of a reduction
of the national expenditure, for an improvement in the
mode of registering deeds in Ireland, against the employ-
ment of the constabulary in Ireland in registering births
and deaths, and in favour of the Industrial and Provident
Societies Bill, &c.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
On the motion of Mr. POLLARD-URQUHART,
leave of absence for a month was granted to Sir R. Levinge,
on the ground of domestic affliction.

OUR MILITARY EXPENDITURE.
Sir R. CLIFTON gave notice that on Friday next he
would draw the attention of the house to the large expen-
diture in military defences, and move for the production of
papers relative to the French armaments.
FOREIGN PAPER IMPORTED INTO THIS
COUNTRY.

Mr. TURNER asked the President of the Board of
Trade why the trade and navigation returns did not include
the quantities of foreign manufactured paper imported into
this country, as well as the quantities of British manufactured
paper exported, and the quantities of rags, &c., for making
paper imported. And whether he had any objection to fur-
nish a return of the quantity of foreign paper of all kinds
imported each month since the abolition of the import duty,
up to the end of April last.
Mr. M. GIBSON, who was imperfectly heard, was
understood to say that he had TA objection to lay the papers
in question on the table.
Mr. A. TURNER then gave notice that ho would move
for these returns.

ST. STEPHEN'S HALL.
Mr. C. BENTINCK asked the First Commissioner of
Works in a hat state the crypt of St. Stephen's Hall now
was, and whether there was any prospect of its being used
for Divine service ?
Mr. COWPER said that tho crypt would be finished
early next year, but ho could not state whether there was
any prospect of its being used for Divine service.

EUROPEAN TROOPS.-INDIA.

Mr. H. SEYMOUR asked the Secretary of State for

India, if he would lay upon the table of the house a copy
of any correspondence with the Government of India, re •
lating to the number and expenses of the European troops
now doing duty in India.
Sir C. WOOD said that he would have no objection to
produce the correspondence, if the hon. member would give
notice of motion that it should be laid on the table.
THE ALLEGED ATTACK ON HERAT.

In reply to Sir M. FARQUHAII.,
Sir. C. WOOD said that he had received information
from India, to the effect that there was no foundation for
the report relative to the attack on Herat.
BRITISH AND FRENCH FISHING BOATS.
Mr. BENTINCK moved an address for a return of all
British and French fishing boats which had been cap •
turod during the last 10 years for the infringement
of the convention of 1843, and of the punish-
ments inflicted in both countries in those cases ;
and, copy of all correspondence which has passed on the
subject of such captures and punishments between the
British and French Governments. He drew the attention of
the house to the importance of the class to whose grievances
he adverted in supplying our mercantile and naval marine;
ho said that the French authorities acted in the letter and
not in the spirit of the convention of 1843, by inflicting
several penalties on the fishermen of this country con-
victed of infringing the law.
Mr. CAVE seconded the motion.
Mr. LAYARD said that their fishermen were occa-
sionally in the habit of violating the law, and exposing
themselves to capture by French cruisers, and there was no
doubt that the severest punishments had been inflicted oil
them. Her Majesty's Government had communicated
with the French Government, and M. Thouvenel said that
he had referred the matter to the Minister of Marine, the
officer who had jurisdiction in such subjects. It was pro-
mised by the French Government that the grievances com-
plained of would be remedied.
THE COMMITTAL OF ALICE DELIN.

Mr. O'BRIEN having moved for copies of depositions,
order of conviction, &c., in this case, said that he felt it his
duty to bring this subject before the house, and he drew
attention to the fact that it was a matter which had excited
considerable sensation in Ireland. It appeared that last
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to the county gaol, which was distant 6 or 7 miles. She fell
a victim to that harshness, and he contended that Mr.
French had exceeded his duty as a magistrate, and that the
matter should be fully inquired into. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. HENNESSY seconded the motion.
Sir R. PEEL thought that the motion of the hon. mem-
ber instead of allaying excitement on this subject in Ireland,
would have a totally different effect. The papers alluded to
had already been published in a pamphlet. At the same
time Government had no objection to produce the papers
as well as the letter of the Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
(Hear, hear.) That functionary reprimanded Mr. French,
but at the same time acquitted him of having had any in-
tention to act with inhumanity, or to exceed what he con-

sidered his just. authority.
Mr. M'Mahon, Mi. Cogan, and Mr. -Brady, supported
the motion, which was agreed to.
PARTNERSHIP LAW AMENDMENT BILL.

On the motion of Mr. SCHOLEFIELD, leave was given
to bring in a bill to amend the law relating to partnership

SANDHURST COLLEGE LAND, &c.
On the motion of Sir G. LEWIS, leave was given to
bring in a bill for vesting in her Majesty's principal Secre-
tary of State for War the lands of the Royal Military Col-
lege at Sandhurst,`and for completing certain improvements
in reference to the said college.
HOMICIDE JURISDICTION BILL.

Sir G. LEWIS, in moving for leave to bring in a bill for
the more speedy trial of persons who committed homicides,
and were amenable to the provisions of the Mutiny Act,
said that the measure was rendered necessary by the mur-
ders which have taken place lately.

SHOEBURY AND WAKING ARTILLERY
RANGES BILL.

Sir G. C. LEWIS obtained leave to bring in this bill, the
object of which he explained was to prevent a recurrence
of the accidents which had taken place in the locality in
question.
FIRE INSURANCE BILL.
The second reading ef this bill was postponed.
OXFORD UNIVERSITY BILL.

Tho house went into committee on this bill, and the
different clauses, with some amendments, wero agreed to.
The house then resumed.
SAVINGS BANK BILL.

On the order of the day for the second reading of this

bill,
Mr. AYRTON said that this bill was intended to benefit
the savings' bank depositors, but from its stringent provi-
sions it failed in giving satisfaction, and he thought the
bill should be withdrawn. He thought, however: that the
Government should introduce a measure on tho subject
next session.
Mr. S. ESTCOURT defended the bill, but at the same
time ho consented to withdraw it. The managers of the
savings banks were about to prepare another bill, which
would be introduced next session. But ho assured the
house that he could not support any measure that did not
embody the views on which the present bill was founded.
The bill was then withdrawn.
Sir G. GREY moved the second reading of the Lunacy
Regulation Bill, which had passed the House of Lords, and
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read a second time.
The house theu adjourned,