The Sun.
London, England, 1866-04-13 00:00:00

IMPERIAL FARLIABIENT

HOUSE OF LORDS.—LAsT EVENING

The house reassembled this evening for the first time
since the Easter recess, and the LORD CHANCELLOR took
his seat on the Woolsack at five o'clock.
THE O.A.THS BILL.

The Marquis of WESTMEATH presented over 100 peti-
tions from different parts of the United Kingdom against
this bill. The noble earl said that the petitions alleged
that the bill was introduced in 1688 for the purpose of
securing the Protestant succession and the protection of
the Protestant religion in this country, and he contended
that it was beyond the powers of their lordships, or at all
events required great consideration before such powers
were exercised, if they existed, in abrogating a bill of such
a character.

PRIVATE BUSINESS.

A number of private bills were read a third time and

passed.

ATTORNEYS AND SOLICITORS (IRELAND 1866:
BILL.

Lord CHELMSFORD moved the second reading of this
bill, the object of which was to assimilate the law in Ire--
land in reference to the above class of practitioners with
that in England.
The LORD CHANCELLOR approved of the principle
of the bill.

The Marquis of CLANRICARDE supported the bill,
and showed the necessity that existed for an alteration in
the existing law.
The bill was then read a second time.
EAST INDIA MILITARY FUND, &c., BILL.
On the motion of Earl DE GREY this bill was read a
second time.
ECCLESIASTICAL COMMISSION BILL.
Lord RUSSELL said that he had received a letter from
the Dean of Exeter in reference to tho bill which he (Lord
Russell) proposed that the house should go into committee
upon this evening, and in consequence of which would
postpone his motion for a fortnight.
COUNTY COURTS BILL.
The CHANCELLOR,
from the other house,
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abolish the offices of treasurers and
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bailiffs in county courts. At present moneys were
paid through the treasurer into the Treasury, but
it was considered unnecessary to retain it any longer ;
but that moneys should be paid into the Treasury. The
office of bailiff was also considered unnecessary.

After a few words from Lord CHELMSFORD, who
agreed to the abolition of the office of treasurer, but
thought that of the bailiff required some consideration, the
bill was read a second time.

EJECTMENTS vIN THE SUPERIOR COURTS OF

IRELAND, &c.
The Earl of BELMORE moved for a return of the num-
ber of ejectments in the superior courts of Ireland, from
the Ist January, 1860, to the Ist January, 1866, brought
for non-payment of rent in each county ; a like return of
the number of civil bill ejectments for non-payment of rent
for overholding, of replevins in the superior courts, and
also for replevins in the inferior courts for the like period.
The returns were ordered.
The house then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—LAST EVENING.
The SPEAKER took the chair at four o'clock.
The attendance of members this evening was very nu-
merous. The galleries were crowded with strangers, and
the interior of the house presented a .very animated ap-
pearance. The greatest number of members were those
on the Opposition side of the house. Outside the building
a very large number of persons had assembled to witness
the arrival of the different members.
THE FRANCHISE BILL.

A great number of petitions were presented both in
favour and against the Government bill for the amendment
of the franchise.

TOTNES ELECTION.

Mr. BOUVERIE gave notice that, on Tuesday next, he
should move a humble address to her Majesty praying that,
corrupi practices having been proved to exist at the last
election, her Majesty will be pleased to issue a commission
to inquire fully into the matter.
REDISTRIBUTION OF SEATS.

Mr. MARSH gave notice that on Monday next he should
ask her Majesty's Government whether they intended
to keep their intentions secret with respect to the bill for
the redistribution of seats until after the discussion on the
second reading of the Representation of the People Bill.