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him to be altogether unjustifiable that so penal an act as
this should be inflicted upon the country under circum-
stances like these.

An HON. MEMBER here moved that the house be counted,
but there being more than 40 members present,
The lIoN. GENTLEMAN resumed, and concluded by say-
ing that he considered it most impolitic to pass this measure,
as it could not fail to alienate the feelings of the people of
Ireland from the Government of the country.
Colonel FRENCH and Mr. LONGPIELD opposed the bill,
as insulting to Ireland, unnecessary, and practically inope-
rative.
Mr. CARDWELL supported the bill, as merely Continu-
ing those powers for the prevention of crime which for the
present it was desirable to continue. Th(4 bill was one of
prevention rather than punishment, and was in no respect
insulting to Ireland.

Mr. M'MA HON protested against the bill as tyrannical,
and contended that no circumstances 'had occurred in Ireland
to warrant the Government in bringing in a measure to
make it a disdemeanour in Irishmen to be found in thepos-
session of arms—a privilege now freely accorded to English"
men, and in accordance with the Bill of Rights.
Mr. BUTT also denounted the measure, and said the
right hon. gentleman the Secretary for Ireland and the
Government ought to be ashamed to propose such a bill.
He denounced the bill as unjust and uncalled-for, and en
insult to Ireland ; but suggested that if in committee its
operation should be limited to the Ist of May next, when
Parliament would again have an opportunity of considering
the subject, he should be ready to allow it to pass.
The ATTORNEY-•GENERAL for IRELAND justified
the introduction of the bill, replying to the objections made
to it.

Mr. MAGUIRE and Sir G. Bowl ER protested against the
renewal of the law, and contended that the circumstance°
of Ireland rendered its re-enactment unnecessary and un-
called for.

Mr. MONS ELL protested against the bill as unnecek
sary, and having pointed out that the judges had in, their
recent charges described the country as free from agrarian
outrage, and that the gaols were empty, be urged that the
bill was uncalled for.

The O'DONOGIIUE denounced the attempt to P
such a measure as tyrannical.
Mr. HENNESSY moved the adjournment of the debate'
Lord PALMERSTON hoped the hon. gentleman'
not serious. (Hear.)
The house then divided--
For the adjournment l2
Against it •
The house then divided on the second reading-.
Ayes
87
Noes
27
Majority . —6o
PARTY EMBLEMS (IRELAND) BILL.

Mr. CARDWELL moved the second reading of this bill.
Mr. HENNESSY said that for the very same reason
which led him to oppose the second reading of the previose
bill he felt bound to oppose the second reading of this bill'
namely, that it was an unjust and partial measure. 110
moved that the bill be read this day three months.
Mr. LONGFIELD seconded the motion, having the
strongest objection to any legislation of this kind.
at
After a short discussion, the question was then put +—h
the bill be read a second time.
The house divided. The numbers were—
For the second reading
Against it
Majority .-33
The bill was then read a second time.
Mr. WHITESIDE said if the Government retained tif
clause in the bill which enabled the police to enter private
houses to search for party emblems they must prepare for
civil war. (" Hear, hear," and " Oh, oh.")
The remaining business on the paper was then disposed
of, and the house adjourned.