The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-29 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON TUESDAY EVEN IN" 'Ti JUNE 29, 1847.

vernment asking for assistance. They exerted them-
selvs to the utmost degree, and by dint of great energy
-titd with the did of their own money, they succeeded in
constructing the line ; and if the lines in question were
I.,tt unaided and una•sitted by Government, the ener-
gies and exertions of private enterprise would in the
course of time construct them. He contended, then,
that independently of its being opposed to all sound
principles, there wan no necessity for the vote.—
(Hear, hear.) They were told the rails and 10.
comotive powers had already been purchased for
the railway, and the money to be voted would be
expended in the continuation of earthworks. Now that
was directly opposed to all past experience, and if it
were true, it was certainly the first case where the rails
and locomotives had been purchased before the perma-
nent way was constructed. It was proposed to take this
grant from a balance in the Exchequer; but how had
that balance been obtained? • Why, through the medium
of a loan.—(Hear, hear.) He thought that was another
strong objection against this measure, and he
could not help thinking, that if they carried it, they
would find in October next that there would be a
good deal more coin to be paid than they
now anticipated. It was, therefore, highly desirable
that Government should give them some further expla-
nation upon the subject. Was this rate intended to be
the commencement of a new system for improving the
condition of the people of Ireland, without the aid of any
exertions on the part of the people themselves? Was
Ireland to be told that, although the people of England
and the people of Scotland had got rid of their difficulties
solely by their own energy and industry, she need not
exert herself in the least, for the Government were pre-
pared to come boldly forward to her rescue at the ex-
pense of the other two members of the kingdom? It was
a dangerous policy, and though he was not disposed to
become the slave of any pedantic political principles of
economy, as the Hon. Member for Shrewsbury had de-
scribed it, he should, nevertheless, vote in opposition to
the Bill.—(Hear, hear.)
The House then divided, when there appeared—
For the second reading 175
Against it
Majority
MASTERS IN CHANCERY BILL.
The House then resolved itself into Committee on the
Masters in Chancery Bill.
The Chairman reported progress, and the House
resumed.

SUPPLY.
In answer to questions from Colonel Sibthorp, Mr.
Osborne, and Lord G. Bentinck,
Lord J. RUSSELL said that if the House would get
through the Bills before it, they would go into supply
on the same day. Wednesday, after some discussion,
was fixed upon.
DRAINAGE OF LANDS (SCOTLAND). BILL.
This Bill was read a third time and passed.
POLLING AT ELECTIONS (IRELAND) BILL.
Lord J. RUSSELL moved that this Bill be read a
second time.
Mr. FREWEN suggested that the provision should
extend to counties as well as boroughs.
After a few words from Mr. LABOUCHERE, the Bill
was read a second time.
TURNPIKE ROADS (SOUTH WALES) BILL.
The House then went into Committee on this Bill, and
passed its several clauses.
The House again resumed.
BANKRUPTCY BILL.
This Bill was read a second time after a short discus-
sion, in which Sir James Graham, Sir George Grey, and
the Attorney-General took part.
NAVAL MUTINY BILL.
This Bill passed through Committee.
HERRING FISHERY BILL.
The Committee on this Bill was deferred till Thursday.
CANADA CONSOLIDATED FUND.
This Bill passed through Committee.
HOLYHEAD HARBOUR.
The Committee on this Bill having been proposed,
Colonel SIBTHORP moved that the House be counted,
and there not being forty Members present the House
immediately adjourned at One o'clock.