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month before the commencement of the works at some

convenient place within the metropolis ; and public notice
shall be given by the said Metropolitan Board of the time
and place where such plans can be so inspected."
Lord J. MANNERS objected that the proviso would
occasion confusion, and it was then put and negatived.
Mr. ROUPELL moved the following clause :--" The
Metropolitan Board of Works shall, in the month of
June in every year, make a report of all their proceed-
ings in relation to the main drainage of the metropolis,
• and shall, in the said month, send a cony thcrecf, tc-
gei her with on account, in detail, of all sums expended
during the preceding year in execution of the works
auttiorisediby this act, to one of her Majesty's principal
Secretaries of State, which shall be laid bef ire both
houses of parliament within one month after the receipt
thereof, if parliament be sitting, or if parliament be not
then sitting, then within one month after the ntxt meet-
ing of parliament."
Sir B. HALL said that the object of the bon. gentle-
man was already provided for by the exhning act.
The clause was withdrawn.
Mr. AYRTON proposed to add a proviso, that if the.
Board of Works shall raise and pay the money borrowed
under the act from any other sources of revenue which
may be at their disposal for that purpose, it shall not be
necessary to make or rams the metropolis main drainage
rate. There were several sources of revenue in the me-
tropelia independent of the main drainage rate which
would be applicable to and sufficient for the objects con-
templated, and he desired to reserve the claim cf the
ratepayers to those sources. The question would at
-oine future time c,ilne under discussion, and he was
anxious that they should not be met by what might ap-
pear as a pledge.
' Lord J. MANNERS' feared that such a clause would
decrease the value of the security of the rate in raising
money for the purposes of the act.
The clause was negatived.
An HON. MEMBER, moved to add at the end of clause
5, "that it shall be lawful fur the board to elect one of
their number to act as deputy-chairman, who shall re-
ceive a salary of 5001. per annum."
This amendment was agreed to.
The preamble was passed, and the house resumed.
CIVIL BILLS; &c. (IRELAND) ACT AMEND-
MEM: BILL.

This bill as amended was agreed to, and ordered to be
read a third time to-morrow (this day).
THE JUDGMENTS (IRELAND) ACT AMEND•
MENT BILL.
The house then went into committee on this bill.
Mr. WHITESIDE moved an amendment to the effect
that nothing in the act should extend to any suit cotn-
rnenced before the let inst.
Mr. P. O'BRIEN objected to the amendment, on the
ground that it protected the judgment against James
Sadleir, to the prejudice of the Tipperary Bank.
Mr. WHITESIDE did net think the case of the Tip-
perary Bank, though a very hard one, should be specially
provided for in thin bill.
Mr. J. D. FITZGERALD considered the bill a dan-
gerous one, and he and Sergeant Deasy intended to op-
pose it oa the second reading, which was paced by ac-
cident.
After an explanation from Mr. Whiteside, and a few
words from Mr. P. O'Brien and Mr. Malins,
Mr. ROEBUCK appealed to the AttornEy-General
for Leland to withdraw the proviso; no possit-Jle danger
could arise from his doing so.
Mr. WHITESIDE consented.
The proviso was thin withdrawn. The several clausts
were agreed to.
The Militia Act Continuance Bill passed through
committee.
MILL CIA (SERVICE ABROAD) ACT CONTINU-
ANCE BILL.

The house having resolved itself into committee on
this bill,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (in reply
to a question by Mr. V. Smith) said this was a bill to
revive and continue the law which expired in 1854. The
recruiting had been continued with great spirit, but it
was expedient that new levies should not be immediately
sent to India. It was advisable that the Government
should have the opportunity of availing themselves of
seasoned veteran troops, and it had been thoeght expe
dient to pass a law which would give them the power 'of
employing such veteran troops until the new levies
should be ready for duty. The Government reserved to
themselves the riglat cf sending out such additional
troops to India as might be necessary.
Mr. ROEBUCK said at present promotion was in the
hands cf the lords-lieutenant of counties, and it was
stated that a great deal of favouritism bad been displayed.
He thought it would be much batter to place promotion
in the betide of responsible officers.
Gen. PEEL said-that a royal commission had been
appointed, and the whole sut-ject would be fully con-
sidered,
The claives were then agreed to.
MILITIA PAY BILL.
This bill passed through committee.
ENCUMBERED ESTATES (WEST INDIES) ACT
• AMENDMENT BILL. •
This bill passed through committee.
CORRUPT PRACTICES PREVENTION ACT
CONTINUANCE BILL.

Mr. WALPOLE proposed that they should now con-
eider this bill as amended. ("No, no," and " Too late.")
Nearly all the points had been settled. The bill was
only a continuance bill, and he prop _wed to confine it to
that, omitting the amendments that had been proposed.
Mr. ROEBUCK said ho should move to omit the first
Clause of the bill. It provided for the payment of tra
yelling expenses, which would give a great advantage to
a rich candidate. He had heard of cases in London
where cabmen hal.been hired on these terms :—"I'll
give you a guinea for every voter you bring." This was
not bribery, but merely making the cabman an agent.
Suppose one thousand cabmen were engaged on those
berms. (Hear, hear ). Ile considered that voting was
a public duty, and that the voters ought to bear their
own expenses. Every one knew the old saying—"l
have bought you, and I will sell you." He considered
this part of the bill a most mischievous one ; it would
neutralise all the rest, and strike a blow at the indepen-
dence of that house. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. LYGON supported the clause.
Mr. WALPOLE said the house had jecided by a large
majority that it was desirable to settle the question ac to
the legality of travelling expenses. This was not a law he
was introducing. Travelling expenses had been allowed.
The SPEAKER here observed that there was a pro-
posed amendment to the third line cf the clause, which
must come before au amendment that the clause be
omitted.
Mr. STAPLETON was then about to move an amend-
ment, when
The SPEAKER said notice had been given to bring
up several clauses, and they must be brought up fir,t.
Mr. VANSITTART moved the following clause
Teat it thall not be lawful for the cel.ector of rates
and taxes of any borough or county, or his partner or
agent, to act as agent, clerk, or canvasser far, or to be
employed on behalf of, any candidate for such borough
or county ; and any such person who shall so offend
shall for bile said offence be liable to forfeit the sum of
501. to any person who shall sue for the same, together
with full costs o` suit."
Mr. CRAUFURD moved that the house do now ad-
journ. He said he was quite opposed to the bill, which
could not be allowed to pass at that hour of the. night.
Mr. WALPOLE said he could not resist that motion
at the time (10 minutes past one), but ho would fix the
bill for the morning sitting of this day.
DRAFTS ON BANKERS' LAW AMENDMENT
BILL.
This bill passed through committee.
CLERK OF PETTY SESSIONS (I R E LAND) BILL.
Tois bill was read a third time and pa•ssd.
NEW WRITS BILL.
The house went into committee on this bill.
The following proviso was added to clause 1 :—" Pro-
vided always, that any member of the House of Com-
mons accepting such office shall forthwith notify in
writing to the Speaker his acceptance thi reef ; nnr
shall the said certificate of two members be valid and
effectual, unless either suck notification shall have been
previously so made, or the said certificate shall have re•
ceived the counter-signature of such person in attssta•
tion of its truth," •
LAW OF PROPERTY AMENDMENT BILL,
This bill passed through couatnitte.

ST. MARY MAGDALEN (NEWCASTLE)
CHARITY BILL.
This bill was read a second time, and ordered to be
referred to a select committee.
RETURNS ORDERED.
BOOTS (ARMY).—On the motion of Col. BOLDER°, an
addrees for return of the number of pairs of boots of all
descriptions sold at the Tower or Woolwich, by auction,
from the let day of January, 1856, to the Ist day of
July, 1858 ; specifying the original cost per pair, to-
gether with the price obtained at each rah. And of the
number of pairs of boots which are considered not fit tO
he isFued to the troops and are now in store.
The house ajouraed at a quarter to two o'clock.