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London, England, 1859-02-22 00:00:00

source of strife and contention in many parts of the country.
(Hear, hear.) Before sitting down he wished to make an
appeal to the hon. baronet the member for Tavistock. The
second reading of his bill on church-rates stood for Wed-
nesday next. It would be impossible for the Government
to bring forward their bill for the second reading on that
day. What he would propose was, that the second reading
of the bill should be put nominally for Monday next, and
that the hon. baronet should have an opportunity of put-
ting the second reading of his bill next on the orders for
that day. He proposed this in order that the two bills
might be debated together and the time of the house saved,
and it must be evident that by this means no undue advan-
tage would be taken of the hon. baronet. (Bear, hear.)
Sir J.' TRELAWNEY WAS quite willing to, accede to the
proposition of the right hon. gentleman, with the under-
standing that as early an opportunity as possible would be
taken after Monday for proceeding with the bill.
Leave was then given to bring in the bill.
EAST INDIA LOAN.

On the bringing up of the report on the India loan,
Sir G. C. LEWIS thought it would be mo,”e convenient
that whatever discussion might arise on this subject should
be taken on the second reading instead of at the present
stage. If that arrangement met the views of the' Govern-
ment he hoped they would fix the second reading for a day
when the house would have an opportunity for a full discus-
sion. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. SLANEY dissented from the gloomy views taken bY
the right hon. member for Halifax and others of the pro-
spects of Indian finance. The debt of India amounted be-
fore the mutiny to but two years' revenue—a state of thilll33
calculated, when they considered the boundless and unde-
veloped resources of that country, to inspire confidence
rather than despondency for the future. The people of
India, who had been ground down for many centuries bY
successive conquerors, only required fair play and good
government to render them happy and prosperous and to
secure their attachment to our rule. Essentially an agri-
cultural people, no less than three-fourths of the produce of
the land was exacted from them in the shape of rent
whereas in this country the landlord's share did not exceed
one-fourth or one-fifth. The introduction of good govern-
ment into India would lead to employment of much capital
which was now hidden away, and would also open a field
for investments, which was now much needed by that coun-
b'At the same time the condition of the natives would
much improved ; they would produce many.ldnds of raw
material required by our manufacturers, and in return for
it would take large quantities of our manufactures. Uncle!'
such circumstance we should hold our empire, not by fraud
and force, but by the ties of mutual interest and gratitude
our revenue would matdrially increase, and the people
India would rise through material and moral improvement
to that religious advancement which all must wish them.
The report was adopted, and leave given to bring in a bill.

MARKETS (IRELAND) BILL.
This bill was read a second time.
LUNATIC POOR (IRELAND) BILL.

This bill was read a seeonCtime.
On the question that it be committed that day fortnight,
Mr. BAGWELL moved that it bereferrodto a select com-
mittee, but after some discussion the amendment was with-
drawn, and the bill was ordered to be committed that daY
fortnight.

SUPERANNUATION BILL.
This bill went through committee pro forma.
MEDICAL ACT (1858) AMENDMENT BILL.

This bill was read a Second time. - -
LUNATICS (CARE AND TREATMENT) EJLL.
This bill was read a second time, and ordered to be re-
ferred to the Committee on Lunacy.

LUNATIC ASYLUMS, &c., BILL.
This bill was read a second time, and ordered to be re"
ferred to the Committee on Lunacy.

BURIAL PLACES BILL.

This bill was read a second time.
MARRIAGE LAW AMENDMENT BILL.
The third reading of this bill was ordered to be postponed
to Thursday, March 3.

INCLOSURE OF LANDS.
On the motion of Mr. HARDY, leave was given to bring
in a bill to authorise the inclosure of certain lands in pur-,
suance of a report of the Inclosure Commissioners I°l.
England and Wales.
The bill was brought in and read a first time.
LOCAL ASSESSMENTS EXEMPTION ABOLITION

BILL.
Mr. S. ESTCOURT, in moving for leave to bring in a
to abolish general exemptions from local assessments, est‘h
that the question was referred to a select committee last year,
whose recommendations had been carried out by the bill:
The bill would make public establishments now exemPt
liable to rates; public property to the amount of £2,oootoo°
would be brought within the compass of parochial retail'
Taking the average annual rating at 2s. 6d. in the pourut
the bill would entail a yearly additional expenditure of no
less than £250,000. But the principle of the bill was an
equitable one, and he hoped the house would sanction it. ,
Mr. WILSON approved of the bill; and as it would add
two millions of property to the assessment, it would pro'
bably reduce the rate to Is. 6d. It did not so much create tb
new public burden as distribute one already borne by dif-
ferent localities over the whole nation.
Mr. LOCKE asked if other than the Government este*
blishments, such as hospitals and scientific institutiene•
were to be included in the bill, and made liable to rating.
Mr. COX wished to know if the rating was to be to the
poor only, or to all parochial rates.
Mr. FITZGERALD inquired if the measure extended to
Ireland.

Mr. S. ESTCOURT stated that the bill extended to Ire-
land ; that it included public establishments not occupy
l
by the Government, such as scientific institutions; and
that the assessment would be to all parochial rates.
General CODRINOFON and Sir F. SMITH supported the
bill, which was brought in and read a first time.

POOR LAW GUARDIANS.
Mr. ESTCOURT brought in a bill to define the period
of limitation for payment of debts, by boards of guardians,
which the present law left uncertain. The bill would em-
power boards of guardians in future to pay legally incurred
debts within 12 months, and in certain cases the period
might be extended to ' six months more. With regard to
debts incurred before the passing of the bill, they would be
allowed to pay them within a period of six years ; and he
might state that it would be 'applicable to debts incurred I/
the city of London Union referred to a few evenings ago ill
the house.

Leave was then given, and both bills were brought in
and read a first time.

The house adjourned at 10 minutes past 1 o'clock.

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BIRTHS.

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AYRTON.—On the 19th inst., at St. John's-terrace, Re'
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mons, of a daughter..
CARRUTHERS.—On the 21st inst., at East End, Finchley,
the wife of James Carruthers, Esq., M.D., of a son.
GARDNEIL—On the 19th inst., at Montfort House, Leam-
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WILLOUGHEY.—On the 20th inst., at 18, Weatbourne-
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MARRIAGES

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BREWSTER—PARSONS.—On the 19th inst., at St. James's!
Piccadilly, Joseph, son of the late Mr. Brewster, of Bond
street, to Enna Eccles, sister to Mr. Parsons, of Regent-
street and Burlington-arcade.
MACKERLIE—MACWHIRTER.—On the 21st inst., at All
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Seton, the eldest daughter of the late John Macwhirter,
M.D., H.E.I.C.S.