The Sun.
London, England, 1867-06-18 00:00:00

COLONIAL.

TEA.--The public sales of China produce commence to•
day ; the quantity to be offered only amounts to abou'
9,000 packages, most of which will be offered withou,
reserve.

S UGAR. —Business -has remained inactive, few sales of
importance having been effected, and in BOCIO instances
prices are a shade easier. Refined goods are also in mode-
rate request at steady quotations.

COME.—There has boon a very limited inquiry, and
the quantity announced for public competition during the
week being large, prices in a tow instances have ruled a
shade lower.

ErcFA—Some rather large arrivals have taken place
during the last few days; business, howovor, has remained
very inactive, without any material change in values.

TALLOW.—The market. has been firm during the past
week at rather improved rates, probably owing to the clos-
ing of some oversold accounts for the month and the mo-
derate stock.now on hands. At St. Petersburg the price
still rules 'high, 49}, and the Exchange has advanced to
33k, but no business had been done for Anglia. Here to-
day the market is firm at 44s 3d 41s 6d on the spot, 44s 3d
for all the month, and 45s 3d Oct. and Dec.; South
American, 44s 6d ; Australian beef, 43s 9d ; town tallow is
scarce at 42s 6d net cash.

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET—This Day,

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The market opens rather quiet. Americans,
however, continue steady. Sales probably 8,000 or
10,000 bales.

A report is current that Lord Elcho has accepted
the :invitation to join Lord Derby's Crovernment as.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. _ _ .

Yesterday a meeting of. Scotch Liberal Members
was held in No. 16 Committee-room, Mr— Boa-
verie, the member for Kilmarnock, in the chair,
to consider the provisions of the Scottish Reform
Bill, and more especially those which relate to
the grouping. ' About forty members were pre-
sent—all who are now in town. The unqualified
conviction seemed .to be, that while the plan of
grouping would in no way strengthen the
popular cause in the boroughs, in the counties
the Liberal interest would be seriously damaged, if
not completely overthrown. It was unanimously
resolved to oppose that portion of the measure.
The announcement by the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, yesterday evening, that the Cabinet

Ihad abandoned any intention of introducing an
Irish Reform Bill this session was heard by, the
Irish members with indignant dismay. They re-
call the fact that, in reply to a question from the
member for Cashel, Mr. Disraeli gave a positive
pledge that the measure should be broight forward
before, the third reading of the English Bill. In
consequence of the announcement a meeting of the
Irish members has been called for to-morrow, in
order to consult upon the course to be adopted.
The meeting would have been summoned even
more speedily, but it was necessary to communi-
cate with honourable gentlemen who are out of '
town.
PRUSSIAN EXCESSES IN THE DUCHIES.--The
banishing of families of North Schleswig refugees has
commenced. One woman with eight childt3n has been
ordered away from lia.dendeben, and one woman flbin
Grau.
THE TEA TEADE, June 17.—The deliveries in Lon-
don made up for the Weik wero 1,276,7371 b., being an in-
crease of 206,1861 b. compared with the previews week. ,

IMPERIAL PARLIATYIENT

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HOUSE OF LORDS.-LAST EVENING.
The LORD CasNciaxon took his seat on the woolsack a
five o'clock.

CHANCERY BUSINESS BILL.

The LORD CHANCELLORintQucada bill, and it
was read a first time, for regulating the business
in the Superior Courts in Chancery, and the business in
the Chambers of these Judges belonging to those Courts.
STANDING ORDERS RELATING TO RAILWAYS.
Lord STANLEY of ALDERLEY said that he trusted
there would be some regulation introduced relative to the
standing orders regarding railways, inasmuch as they wero
at .present very unsaCsfaCtory with regard to both Houses
of. Parliament.

Lord REDESDALE was understood to say that a pro-
position of the kind was likely to be carried out.
The M•trquis of CLANRICARDE thought that some-
thing with regard to tho standing orders relating to rail-
ways ought to be brought hi next session.
The subject then dropped. • • • •
THE SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
The Earl of SIIAFTESBUICX said that ho considered
that it would be advisable that theirLordShips' house should
sit earlier; at four o'clock-, for instance, OT at least
at half-put four.- He believed .that a great number.
of the young members would then attend wtio did not do
so now. Ile therefore gave notice that ho should move on
the subject on Friday next.

THE COUNTY COURTS ACTS AMENDMENT BILL.
This bill was committed, and objections were made to
certain portions of it relating to public house scores, trials
as to property and legitimacy which might bs brought
(under the regulations of the bill) before a county court,
and various other points as to jadgmonts, the investment
of money, small trust funds, &c.

Lord CAIRNS said that there was ono point which he
would direct their lordships' attention to, and that was im-
prison►nent for debt. It was said that such imprisonment
was virtually extinct, but it was most lively in the county
courts. In those courts they imprisoned a man
who was confessed to have no property, and to
encourage him to earn his own living and free himself
from debt he was imprisoned. In fact they imprisoned the
very man who was dependent upon his own exertions to
earn his own living and pay his debts. lie trusted that at
this juncture, or at a further stage of the bill, something
_would be introduced to alleviate this hardship.
The LORD CHANCELLOR said that this was a
question which he could not, and must decline to enter
into.

Lord CAIRNS said that the very recital of the judg-
ments was quite sufficient to show what ho had just
stated. It showed that the defendant had no property,
and therefore was dependant upon his labour, and con-
sequently the greatest hardship was inflicted upon
• The LORD CHANCELLOR considered that if the
imprisonment was abolished it would inflict more hardship
upon his wife and children, who would probably lose the
little furniture they possessed.
The bill then went through committee.
BROWN'S CLARITY BILL.

This bill was read a second and third time.
CHESTER COURTS BILL.
This bill was read a third time and passed.
THE SOUTH OF IRELAND.

The Marquis of CLANRICAIIDE said that, with regard
to the notice which he had given, calling attention to the
state of the Southern provinces of Ireland, and the mili-
tary drill there, he trusted that their lordships would allow
him to withdraw it.
The house then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—LAST EVENING.
The SPEAKER took the chair at four o'clock.
UNIVERSITIES OF DURHAM AND LONDON.
Mr. J. GOLDSMID said he intended to move an amend-
ment to the effect that it would be inadvisable to group
the London University with that of Durham.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE.

Mr. HANBURY-TRACY asked the First Lord of the
Admiralty whether it was the intention of the Admiralty
to make any alteration in the amount of leave granted to
naval officers, so that an equivalent to the leave of one
month per annum on full pay, at present only enjoyed by
officers on the home station, may be granted to those re-
turning from foreign service ?
Mr. CORRY said some alterations had been made which
conferred certain privileges, but a circular would soon be
issued giving full details.
WEIGHTS. AND MEASURES.

• Mr. GOLDSMID asked the Secretary of State for the
Homo Department whether it was the intention of the
Government to introduce a measure for the more effectual
discovery and punishment of persons using false weights
and measures?
Mr. HARDY said a commission of inquiry irto the state
of the standards was now sitting, and until it had reverted
ho could not state what was ►o be done.
PROiIOTION IN TIIE ARMY.

Sir C. RUSSELL asked the Secretary of State for War
whether majors promoted for distinguishel service would
bo allowed brevet rank as lieutenant-colonels after eight
years' service, as in the case of lieutenant-colonels, who
under the existing warrant are proniuted to the rank of
full colonel after eight years' service.
Sir J. PAKINGTON s iiit tlitiqUestion was regulated by
royal warrant, and he had *no pofrer beyond it. In 1864
there was an inquiry, and it was then decided to adhere to
the existing terms of the warrant, but he felt the subject
was one which might be reconsidered, and if ho was ap-
plied to by the Horse Guards he should give the applica-
tion his best consideration.
THE IRISiI REF.OIIII BILL.

Mr. STACKPOOLE asked the Chief Secretary for Ire-
land when he proposed to introduce the Irish Reform
Bill ?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said the
Government had considered the question of the Irish Re-
form Bill with the greatest desire to deal with it, but the
present time was extremely unpropitious, as there was in
that country a general feeling of distrust and a consider-
able sense of danger. Under these circumstances, as it
was not possible for the Government to deal with the
question of Parliamentary reform in the spirit that they
wished, therefore it was their determination to postpone
the consideration of the subject until a more favourable
opportunity.
INCREASE OF PAY IN THE ARMY.

31r. PUGII asked the Secretary for War from what
time the increase in the pay of the army was intended to
take effect ?

Sir J. PASINGTON replied from the comtuoncemeni
of the financial year.
BETTER REGULATION OF PLACES OF
AMUSEMENT.

Lord E. BRUCE asked the Secretary of State for the
Home Department when the measure promised ear:y last
session by his predecessor in office for the better regulation
of theatres and other places of public entertainment in the
metropolis would be laid before that house.
Mr. HARDY said he was not aware that such a bill had
been prepared, as he had not seen it. He certainly was
not prepared to introduce such a measure.
THE VOLUNTEERS. _

Mr. W. E. FORSTER asked the Secretary of War
whether, in case of volunteers " acting for suppressing and
quelling riots," as contemplated by paragraphs 8 and 9of
the Instructions lately issued by the War Department,
their commanding officers had any legal power or con-
trol over them. Whether, by paragraph 7 it was
contemplated that the rifles or guns, the property of
her Majesty's Government, issued to volunteer corps,
should be used in "quelling civil disturbances," and if so,
under what regulations. And, whether article 9$ of the
Volunteer Regulations of 1863, by which " Volunteer corps
are forbidden to assemble under arms for any purposes un-
connected with military drill, parade, or rifle practice, ex-
cept with the approval of the Secretary, of State," had been
abrogated.
Sir J. PAKINGTON said the volunteer officers would
have no legal powers of volunteers under the circumstances
mentioned, as they acted when so called out merely as
special canstables. With respect to the second part of the
question they would act under no regulations, and with
respect to the 98th regulation it had not been abrogated.