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London, England, 1853-05-02 00:00:00

MISCELLANEOUS ESTIMATES.

Mr. SPOONER wished to know if it was intended
to take the miscellaneous estimates before the budget
was disposed of.
Lord J. RUSSELL replied in the negative.
Sir W. CLAY would be glad to know if it was the
intention of the noble lord to carry out his original pro-
mise of granting Thursday evening to the hon. member
who wished to submit a motion to the house on the sub-
ject of church rates ?

Lord J. RUSSELL said it was.
LEGACY DUTY.

In reply to Lord A. VANE,

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said no
distinction would be made in extending the legacy duties
between property under settlement and property under
trust. Property under settlement would nave no pre-
ference whatever. (Hear.)
•ADJOURNED DEBATE. IN

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officer, and by his advice obtained leave of absence and
went to England himself.
The bill was then read a second time.

JONES' DIVORCE.

This bill, evidence in support of which was heard be-
fore Easter, and which was then postponed sine die, was
also taken into consideration.
Further evidence was offered as to the execution of
certain deeds of settlement. _ _

A release, executed by Mr. Ward to the petitioner, of
a debt owing by them, was also put in, and which was a
deed conveying to the petitioner one-third of a certain
property devised to Mrs. Fisher since they separated.
Caroline Close stated that in 1844 she lived as servant
to Mr. Jones. He was frequently absent from home for
days together. Mr. Ward lodged at Mr. Jones's during
that time, and witness had on one occasion seen Mrs.
Jones sitting on Mr. Ward's knee, and kissing him.
That was in the drawing-room which Mr. Ward usually
occupied. Witness bad also seen Mrs. Jones take a
strange gentleman, who called at the house one morning,
round the neck, and kiss him, and say " Good morning
my dear." They then went into the dining-room and
locked the door after them. Mrs. Jones was in the
habit of drinking when her husband was away, and then
she used to conduct herself in a very improper manner.
She ultimately drank herself into such a state of mind
that she had to be removed to a lunatic asylum. Wit-
ness then told Mr. Jones of what she had seen of his
wife's conduct, but not. before. She had always be-
haved well before her husband, and he seemed an affec-
tionate husband.
The LORD CHANCELLOR then moved that the further
evidence be printed, in order to give their lordships time
to consider it in conjunction with what had been given
before.

Lord ST. 'LEONARDS concurred, intimating his opinion
that the evidence afforded strong reason for doubt, if not
for suspicion. Judging from the documents, &c. given
in evidence, from the release executed by Mr. Ward, the
deed executed by Mrs. Fisher after the separation a
mend et thoro, and the fact of Mr. Fisher not having
prosecuted his action against Mr. Ward to an issue, he
believed that the present proceedings were the result of
a compromise, and as at present minded he should refuse
his consent to the second reading of the bill.
The consideration of the bill was then postponed sine

ELECTION COMMITTEE.--(THIS DAY.)

BOLTON.

This committee came to a decision this afternoon, de.
daring the sitting members duly elected, and the peti.
tion frivolous and vexatious.

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