The Sun.
London, England, 1869-06-21 00:00:00

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THE DIVISION.

LONDON, S.trunnAr.

Amid a scene of unusual excitement, the House of Lord
have declared for the disestablishment and disendowmeat
of the Irish Church by a majority of 33 votes. It hadbeen
arranged between the Earl of Beesborough and Lord
Colville of Culross—the " whips " of the respective parties
—that the division should take place at three o'clock this
morning, and almost exactly at that hour Earl
Granville finished his spirited reply, and the result
was immediately taken. At the commencement
of the debate last night, the same degree of
excitement was not visible as on the three preceding
evenings, and both inside and outside the House a certain
amount of languor prevailed. This was, perhaps, partly
due to the fact that the adjournment of the debate had
been moved by the Bishop of Lichfield, who has not
yet won his spurs as a Parliamentary orator.
Another reason given was a rumour which was floating
about the lobbies to the effect that, in consequence of the
many " big men" who wanted to join in the debate,
the division would not be taken until Monday or Tuesday
night. It was generally believed that the Government would
get a majority, but whilst the Conservatives estimated
that the bill would be carried by a majority of two, the
friends of the Government were sanguine that the number
would be either ten or a dozen. This state of uncertainty
prevailed throughout the evening, and tended in great
measure to keep up the intense excitement which did not
culminate until the votes were announced at ten minutes
past three this morning.
By five o'clock the attendance of peers was exceedingly
numerous, but several seats were vacant on both sides of
the House. On the Ministerial bench sat Lord Granville,
the Duke of Argyll, Earl Spencer, and the Earl of
Kimberley, facing whom were Lord Cairns, the
Earl of Derby, Lord Chelmsford, the Earl of
Malmesbury, and the Duke of Marlborough. The
Duke of Cambridge occupied his usual place on the cross-
benches, the Prince of Wales (who came in during the
time Earl Russell was speaking) sitting next, the only
other occupant of this bench being Earl Grey. The
ladies once more assembled in strong force, their
vari-coloured dresses forming a pleasing contrast
to the sombre hues of the conventional black in
which the peers were attired. On the clerk reading the
order of the day, it was with a feeling- of -satisfaction La
the majority of those., present that Bishop Selwyn gave
way to Earl Russell, who, although far from being a
brilliant orator, is always listened to with the respect due
to such a veteran Reformer. It has been noticed that
during the debate the noble earl has been flitting about
from place to place, now taking his seat at the table by
the side of Lord Redesdale, and anon transferring himself
to the front Ministerial bench, from whence, after engaging
in a short chat with the Government leaders, he would again
change to the cross-benches. Last evening he rose from the
front Ministerial seat, and after one or two preliminary
observations, immediately dived into his subject.
Considering his age, the noble earl was exceedingly
spirited, his principal aim appearing to be to demolish
the arguments advanced by the Bishop of Peterborough.
The Duke of Abercorn followed, and then the Duke of Argyll
took up the cudgels of the Government during the dinner
hour. But it was not until Lord Westbury ros3 to
deliver himself that the debate, which had somewhat
dragged, began to assume a more lively tone. It was
amusing to notice the countenances of Mr. Gladstone (who
was standing at the bar) and the Bishop of Oxford
as the noble and learned lord described himself
as the voice of one crying in the wilderness, and after-
wards went on to express his great devotion for arch-
bishops and bishops. Lord Hatherley made a trenchant
speech in favour of the bill, which may be regarded
as one of the greatest successes achieved during
the debate. And then rose the leader of the
Opposition - -Lord Cairns—who generally speaks more
like a lawyer than a parliamentary leader.
For the first half-hour he evidently laboured under the
depressing influence of impending defeat ; but about one
o'clock he warmed to his work, and from that time until
half-past two he carried the House with him.
His peroration was delivered with great energy,
and when he sat down he was honoured with
continuous cheering both from his own side and in
the galleries. Lord Granville's wind-up was exceedingly
brief ; but he appeared to feel confident of victory, and
therefore did not occupy the time of the House with a
detailed answer to the various arguments brought forward
by the Opposition. Then came the division. It was
noticed that the Archbishops of Canterbury and York
and the Bishop of Oxford retired from the bishops' bench
as soon as Earl Granville resumed his seat, and although
they did not leave the building, yet they abstained from
staying within what is known as the House
proper. As soon as the numbers were announced, loud
and prolonged cheering burst from the Ministerial
benches, which was taken up by several hundreds who
had assembled in the lobbies. Several members of the
Westminster " Working Men's Constitutional Associa-
tion" afterwards amused themselves with groaning
Liberal peers and cheering the most prominent
leaders of the Conservative party. The Duke
of Argyll was obliged to appeal to the police for
protection, and Earl Spencer retreated by a private_
passage, allowing his carriage to be driven away empty.
Of course, Lord Derby came in for an ovation, as also did
the Duke of Marlborough and Lord Cairns. It was
broad daylight before these enthusiastic politicians left the
exciting scene, and not till four o'clock did the Peers' en-
trance,which had been crowded for so marry hours, once
more assume its usual quiet appearance.
I may mention that Lord Stuart de Decies, whilst on his
journey to London, was attacked by illness in Ireland, and
thus prevented from recording his vote in favour of the
second reading of the Irish Church Bill. Lord Methuen
voted, although his uncle was lying dead ; and Lord
Lyttelton returned from his honeymoon in order to record
his vote in favour of the bill. Only one Conservative
paired for the second reading Viscount Stratford
de Redeliffe ; and it may be stated as a sin-
gular fact that the Duke of Bedford paired
in favour of the bill—the first time the noble duke's name
has ever appeared in either a division-list or among the
pairs. It was stated last week that the Earl of Roden
had paired against the bill ; this must have been a mistake,
the noble earl's name being conspicuous by its absence.
Mr. Gladstone is in high spirits at the result of this
morning's division. A different result would have led
to an agitation that would have made him a popular idol.
But to a constitutional statesman there are higher things
than popular applause, and harmony between the
two branches of the Legislature and the success
of a great measure of justice are among them.
I am able to state that the Government will shew all the
deference they can to the wishes of peers who supported
them so effectually in the division, and that every consi-
deration will be given to the amendments which their
lordships may suggest.

The New York papers have been publishing every day
reports of the debates in the Lords about the same length
as the reports published in the English provincial papers.
New Yorkers would learn at their breakfast-table this
morning the results of this morning's division at West-
minster.

Mr. John Morley, editor of the Fortnightly Review, and
recently unsuccessful candidate at Blackburn, is, I learn,
about to undertake the editorship of the Morning Star.
The change can hardly be otherwise than beneficial to
that paper.

I have just received news of the death of Mr. Charles
Sturt. He was one of the earliest explorers of Australia,
and subsequently became colonial secretary for the pro-
vince of South Australia. He was accompanied on his
explorations by Mr. Brown, a gentleman who emigrated
to Australia thirty years ago, and is now one of the
wealthiest colonists in that country. During one of their
journeys the two travellers were nearly starved, and after
great reluctance followed the example of the natives who
accompanied them, and feasted off a snake, which they
found to be most excellent eating.

SUTTON PARK MEETING.--The West Bromwich Handi-
cap and New Hall Welter Cup are announced to close on
Tuesday.

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narnenheaus
endceLd a fdo yr
Kew,July 20.
after
Winning a
Selling Race at Hampton on Friday.
King's Lynn Races will take place on September 8,
instead of July 15, as previously announced.
Reynard, after winning the Railway
Plate at Hampton,
was sold to Mr F. Rowlands for 100 guineas.
Scimitar was purchased by Mr Brayley for 250 guineas
after winning a Felling Race on Wednesday.
Lancaster, after running indifferently on Wednesday,
was presented by Mr Graham to Mr R. Porter.
Glen Stuart was sold at Hampton for 21 guineas, but
the name of the purchaser did not transpire.
Trufell, after running in the Hurst :'takes on Thursday,
was sold to Tomlinson, the trainer, for a " teuner."
Vabalathus (own brother to Ladas) broke down in the
Welter Cup at Windsor on Wednesday, and has termi-
nated his racing career.
The .Vorilt German CorreTonitent says :--" The
Berlin Geographical Society has resolved to make arrange-
ments for the celebration of the 14th September, the hun-
dredth anniversary of Alexander von Humbildt's birth.
America has already taken the initiative in the matter, as
preparations have been madl for some time past in the
principE I cities of the UnitedSt,ates for festivities in honour
of the day."

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