The Sun.
London, England, 1849-05-25 00:00:00

lativo assembly in the world that retained so absurd a
regulation, it was time it was taken into consideration.
He heartily hoped that something would be done to pre-
vent the repetition of the evil which had occurred re-
cently.—(Hear.)
Sir G. GREY. said the question introduced by the
Hon. and Gallant Member was one of very considerable
importance, and one which could hardly be disposed of
satisfactorily at that time of the night (within a few mi-
nutes of twelve o'clock). Ha was by no means prepared
to say that the time might not come when the rules of
their House might be revised, but it should be after
mature deliberation and notice given, in order that
Members might be present when it was discussed. If
the Hon. and Gallant Member would move for a Com-
mittee, it would perhaps he the most satisfactory mode
of attaining his object.—(Hear, hear.)
Lord H. VANE understood his Right Hon. Friend to
suggest the appointment of a Committee. His Hon. and
Gallant Friend was prepared to accede to that sugges-
tion, if it was distinctly understood that the Committee
h -id the approval of the Government. He thought the
grievance was substantiated, and could see no objection
to dealing with it.
Mr. AG LIONBY would be very sorry to see the ques-
tion postponed to an indefinite period by the appoint-
ment of a Committee. It was simply a question, whether
on the motion of a single Member strangers should be
excluded, when it was well known that part of these
strangers were this most valuable portion of the House.—
(Laughter, and " Hear. hear.") A large portion of the
utility of that House depended upon their presence, and
he could not but admire the ability and talent they ex-
hibited in the midst of many difficulties. The situation
in which they were placed, and the difficulty of hearing.
the rapi lily with which many Hon. Members spoke—
(Laughter)—the Hon. Member himself being a rather
rapid speaker—and the imperfect way in which they ex
pressed themselves, made the accuracy, impartiality, and
fairness with which they were reported a miracle to
him.—(Hear, hear.) By the proposal of his Hon. and
Gallant Friend they would still have a sufficient guard
against any abuse, and it was childish to say that any
one Member should have the power to exclude strangers.
The question was a plain and simple one, and he hoped
would be decided at once.
Strangers were ordered to withdraw, but during our
absence from the gallery the Hon. and Gallant Member
consented to withdraw his motion, at the suggestion of
the Right Hon. the Secretary of the Home Department.
The Incumbered Estates (Ireland) Bill was recom-
mitted, and the amendments introduced by the Solicitor-
General were adopted. The Bill was ordered to be re-
printed, and the third reading fixed for the 4th June.
LANDLORD AND TENANT BILL.
Mr. PUSEY moved the third reading of the Landlord
and Tenant Bill.
Colonel SIBTHORP proposed, as an amendment, that
it be read a third time that day six months.
The House divided, when there appeared—
For the third reading 74
Against it l5
Majority —s9
The Bill was read a third time, and passed.
The Grand Jury Cess Bill was read a third time, and
passed.
Mr. T. D'EYNCOURT brought in a Bill to shorten
the duration of Parliament, which was read a first time.
The other orders were disposed of, and the House ad-
journed at a Quarter to One o'clock.