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London, England, 1858-03-23 00:00:00

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.--(YESTERDAY.)

LAW OF PROPERTY AMENDMENT BILL.
Lord ST. LEONARDS, in moving the second read-
ing of this bill, entered into an explanation of the nature ,
and objects of the bill, the greater portion of which was
wholly inaudible. As to the question of insurance—if
the property were not insured, no compensation could
be made to the landlord under the present bill ; but if
there were any insurance, be proposed to give the land-
lord the benefit if it—that wa3 a proviso already made
in relation to leasehold property by the Metropolis Local
Management Bill. With regard to the purchase of
leasehold property, the provision of insurance would also
operate very beneficially, and give additional value and
security to the sales. In allusion to the insecure state
of the present law, he observed that he had lived long
enough to know better than ever to trust to strangers
in such matters. He had applied to the directors of the
Law Life Assurance Company, who had expressed their
opinion that the bill would not act injuriously to the in•
terests of insurance offices. If any objection arose, he
should have very great pleasure in listening to any noble
lord who should suggest any modification. With respect
to judgments, he proposed that,a release of a portion of
an estate should net apply to any portion beyond that
especially so released. His lordship next made some
remarks explan'ttory of the alteration he proposed to
make in the law affecting nuisances, which were not
sufficiently audible to be intelligible to the reporters.
lie proposed to place the law with respect to the execu-
tion of deeds on the same footing as the law with respect
to the execution of will. The next question referred to
perpetuities, in connection with which he proposed to
take away the power of limit to 21 years. His next
point was to prevent the necessity of numerous deeds
by enabling a man to assign his property to himself
with his trustees. The noble lord proceeded to explain
the nature of those clauses of the bill which bad for their
object to provide for the validity of wills.
The LORD CHANCELLOR said he wished to Fay

a word as to the course be intended to pursue in refe-
rence to this bill. Undoubtedly it was one of very con
iierable importance, and the public wonlOe very much
indebted to the noble lord for direction his attention to
it. Many of the provisions of the bill were of very great
importance, and would prove very beneficial, but others
were objectionable. Alter the exposition which the noble
lord had given their lordships would agree with him
that it would be desirable not to discuss the matter in
that house, but that it might
_be more advantageously
and beneficially discussed in committee. He would
therefore not oppose the second reading of the bill, but
would assist the noble lord in passing it through that
stage, hoping that after that it might be referrea to a
select cornmitt-e. _ .

Lord BROUGHAM was of opinion that that was this
right course. There were many parts of the bill which
were highly important, but there were others to which
some objections might he urged.
Lord ST. LEONARDS said he proposed that the
bill should stand for committee on Friday next, when he
should be prepared to state what course he should adopt.
The Earl of DERBY hoped not only with regard to
this bill, bat to others of a similar character, they might
be referred to select committees. It was impossible sa-
tisfactorily to discuss bills of a technical character in
that honio.
The bill was then read a second time, and stood for
committal on Friday.
THE MAGISTRACY AT YARMOUTH',

Lord SONDES presented a petition from the CJnarnon
Council of Great Yarmouth complaining of the grie-
♦ances of the magistracy of that borough.
Lord CRAN WORTH said that the more searching
was the inquiry into his conduct the better should be be
pleased with it. In the selection of county magistrate.,
the Lord Chancellor had the advice of the Lord Lieu-
tenant to guide him, but in borough nominations he was
almost without a guide. In all his appointments he
kept clear of the parties, and kept the number on each
side as eren as possible. In the case of Yarmouth he
thought it his duty to act on the same principle. Any
inquiry would have his hearty concurrence, and if any
noble lord made a motion to that effect, he would second

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Lord SONDES elpressed his regret that be bad re-
presented the noble lord to have been connected with
Yarmouth, which he now found was not the case.
The subject then dropped.
CHURCH OF ENGLAND SPECIAL SERVICES
BILL.
This bill was read a third time and passed.

TRUSTEES RELIEF BILL.
This bill was read a third time and pa3sed.
MARINE MUTINY BILL.

This bill was read a second time, and ordered to be
committed.

MILITIA ACT CONTINUANCE BILL.
This bill was read a second time, and ordered to be
committed.

COMMONS ENCLOSURE BILL.
This bill was read a second time, and ordered to be
committed.

NEGROES FOR MILITARY SERVICE IN
INDIA.

Lord BROUGHAM. wished to inquire whether it
was true that British officers were engaged on the coast
of Africa raising regiments of blacks for service in
India If it were true, he could not find words suffi-
ciently strong to denounce such a step. Oa the subject
of Flavery our mouths would be closed for ever.
Lord HARDINGE was happy to be able to infirm
his noble friend that there was no foundation whatever
for the report.
Earl GRANVILLE was understood to express his
satisfaction at the announcement of the noble viscount,
bat at the same time had there been the slightest grounds
fur the rumour, the matter most fully justified inquiry.

The E trl of 'DERBY had never heard of such a re-
port, and he could not but think that it would have been
more c mventeat had his noble and learned friend in-
quired tato the truth of the story bybre taking public
notice of it.

Lord BROUGHAM said his noble friend was per-
fecily right in saying it would have been more con-
♦enient if he had given notice of his intention to put a
question on the subject before making such a rumour
public. However, as the rumour had only just reached
him, and as, according to his information, the two
officers referred to were to leave England to-morrow
morning, it was evident that if he had postponed his in-
vestigation he might be too late. He must, however,
express his entire satisfaction at the denial given to the
statement by the noble viscount.
Their lordships then adjourned at five minutes past
seven.

HOUSE OF CO M MONS. -(YESTERDAY.)
PRIVATE BUSINESS.

The following private bids were read a second time :
Mauchester South Junction and Altrincham Rail vay
(No. 2) ; South Eastern Railway and Mid-Kent Rail-
way (Bromley to St. Mary Cray) Companies ; Water,
ford and Kilkenny Railway (Power a Purchase, &c );
and Bdrast (Gown and Borough Improvement.)