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

PARLIAMENT. India Loan Bill. ;ock and Sir H. Havelock's A. ntu y Bill nand the Bast
IMPERIA.,‘"a

„TousE OF ,T,ORDS.--(YEsTERDA.y.)
The LORD CRANCELLO It took his seat on the woolsack
at half past four o'clock.
ROYAL C,''ALMISSION.
The royal asient was gi.'en by commission to the
havelock. Annuity Bill and tike East India Loan Bill.
The Lords Commissioners were :he Lord Chancellor,
Lord Cranworth, and the Marquis of Salisbury.
Lord PANMURE gave notice that td-morrow he
should more for a return of the expenditure for barrack
-Accommodation in the United Kingdom for the last
three years.

SLAVE TRADE.
..Lord BROUGHAM again called the attention of their
lor'fehips to a statement he had made the other evening
relative to the emigration of free negroes to the West
Coast of Africa. That statement had received confirma-
tion of the highest authority, and he therefore trusted
the Vagrant Act, to which he had alluded, said to
have been passed by the ii_ssembly of Jamaica, had not
yet received the assent of her Majesty's Government.
The Earl of CARNARVON sa.'d the act alluded to
.by the noble lord had been received ti jr ;he Home Go-
-rernment, but had not yet received the a"dent of her
:Majesty. It would be contrary to the rules o: Parlia•
1-4ent to lay on the table a copy of any bill, passeui by
a c.-.l9nial legislature, before it received the royal assent ;
but,
_notwithstanding this, if the noble and learned lord
pre„e,' for its production, there would be no objection
to such a motion.
THE EASTER RECESS.

Earl isiVILLE asked the noble earl opposite
what course he intended to pursue with respect to the
I
public businesscfore Easter ?
The Earl of Di.. 813 Y said it was to be regretted that
so much time was psverally lost at the commencement
of the session, yet the Noble earl was as well aware as
he was that circualsLances had occurred in tho
early part of this year which could not be con-
trolled. He was not aware of any measures
beyond those at present on the table, which would be
proceeded with during the pre;elt week. Ile had, there-
fore, intended to propose the house should adjourn on
Friday next for the Easter recess ; bat his noble and
learned friend on the woolsack and other learned lords
had pointed out that such a course would prevent the
hearing of certain appeals on Mondas- and Tuesday
next. Under such circumstances he should propose
that their lordships should sit on these days,
but with the understanding that no business but that of
appeals should be proceeded with, the adjournment
taking place on Friday next. Their lordships would
therefore adjourn over Passion Week and Easter Week,
and meet on the following Monday, 12th April.
The Consolidated Fund (10,000,0001.) Bill was read a
first time.

The Consolidated Fund (500,0001.) Bill was read a
first time.

The Mutiny Bill was read a first time.
The Gereral Board of Health Continuance Bill was
read a first time.

LAW OF PROPERTY AMENDMENT BILL.
Lord ST. LEONARDS, in moving the second read-
log 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, he proposed to give the land-
lord the benefit of it—that was 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 thata release of a portion of
an estate should net apply to any portion beyond that
especially so released. His lordship next made some
remarks explanatory of the alteration be proposed to
make in the law affecting nuisances, which were not
sufficiently audible to be intelligible to the reporters.
He 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 wills. 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 had for their
object to provide for the validity of wills.
The LORD CHANCELLOR said he wished to say
a word as to the course be intended to pursue in refe-
rence to this bill. Undoubtedly it was one of very con •
siderable importance, and the public would'be very much
indebted to the noble lord for directing his attention to
it. Many of the Rrovisione of the bill were of very great
importance, and 'would prove very beneficial, but others
were objectionable. After 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 referred to a
select committee.

Lord BROUGHAM was of opinion that that was the
right course. There were many parts of the bill which
were highly important, but there were others to which
some objections might be 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, but 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 house.

Thel7.iii-Was then read a second time, and stood for
committal on Friday.
THE MAGISTRACY AT YARMOUTH?*
Lord SONDES presented a petition from the Common
Council of Great Yarmouth complaining of the grie-
vances of the magistracy of that borough.
Lord CRANWORTH said that the more searching
was the inquiry into his conduct the better should he be
pleased with it. In the selection of county magistrates,
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 even 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
it.

Lord SONDES expressed his regret that he had 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 passed.
MARINE MUTINY BILL.

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

MILITIA ACT CONTINUANCE BILL.
This bill wa►a 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 io
India ? If it were true, he could not find words suffi-
ciently strong to denounce such a step. Oa the subj,..ct
of 4avery our mouths would be closed for ever.
Lord HARDINGE was happy to be able to inform
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,
but at the same time had there been the slightest grounds
for the rumour, the matter most fully justified inquiry.
The Earl of DERBY had never heard of such a re-
port, and he could not but think that it would have been
more oinvenient had his noble and learned friend in-
quired into the truth of the story before taking public
notice of it.
Lord BROUGHAM said his noble friend was per-
fectly right in saying it would have been more con-
venient if he had given notice of his intention to put a
question on the subject befora making such a rumour
public. However, as the rumour had only just reached
him, and as
referred to were to leave England to-morrow
morning, it was evident that if he had postponed his i
vestigation he might be too late. n-
r,
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 p seven.

.HOUSE OF COMMONS.--(YESTERDA
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Lord HENRY LENNOX ipr,,,,;,;t:
signed by the Provost of Banff and upwards or l's%toitri
habitants of Banff and neighbouring towns, in favennri''i-it
harbours of refuge at Banff, in preference to Wick and
Peterhead.
The petition was ordered to be referred the Select
Committee on Harbours of Refuge.
ROYAL ASSENT.
Sir A. Clifford, Usher of the Black Rod, appeared at
the table of the house and summoned the Speaker and
Commons to attend the House of Peers and hear the
Royal. Commission read, giving the assent of the Crown
to the following bills passed this session :—Lady Have- i

MARRIAGE TO A. DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER.
Numerous petitions were presented in favour of
legalising marriage with a deceased wife's sister, also
against it.