The Sun.
London, England, 1859-05-31 00:00:00

HOUSE OF LORDS.

The LORD CHANCELLOR, in the name of her
Majesty, and by virtue of the commission which
had just been read, directed the gentlemen of the
House of Commons to retire to their own chamber
and choose a Speaker. The members of the House
of Commons accordingly withdrew.

Their lordships then adjourned during pleasure,

HOUSE OF COMMONS.

The reporters' gallery was thrown open at half-
past one o'clock.

On entering the house we found numerous
clusters of members already assembled on the floor
chatting noisily together, or warmly shaking hands
and welcoming each other's return to the house.
• Shortly beforo two the Sergeant-at-Areas
appeared within the house bearing the mace, which
he laid at the foot of the table. At this time the
house was beginning to get very full. Amongst
those in attendance we observed—Sir B. Hall, Mr.
Whitmore, Col. Sykes, Sir C. Wood, Lord John
Manners, Baron Rothschild, Mr. Gladstone, Mr.
Crawford, Mr. Roebuck, Sir S. Northcote, Mr. M.
Gibson, Lord Lovain, Sir J. Pakington, Chancellor
of the Exchequer, Lord J. Russell, Mr. Roupell
Colonel North, Sir J. Graham, M. Ellis, Sir H..
Willoughby, M. Knatchbull-Huggeson, Sir James
Duke, Mr. S. Gurney, Mr. Cardwell, Mr. Tite, Sir
W. Hayter, Mr. W. J. Fox, Mr. Bazley, Mr. J.
Wilson, Mr. Sotheron Estcourt, Colonel Knox, Mr.
Rolt, Mr. Headlam, Mr. Edwin James, and Lord
Palmerston.

Those who were in any way attached to the Govern-
ment took their seats upon the Ministerial benches,
while the old members who had occupied seats in
the former Parliament took up their old positions,
either as supporters of her Majesty's Government
or followers of the Opposition.
The Hon. Mr. Denison occupied a seat on the
Ministerial side of the house, just below the gang-
way.

Shortly after two o'clock there was a general
move from the body of the house to the seats, and
almost immediately afterwards the principal door-
keeper appeared upon the floor ushering in
Mr. PULMAN, Deputy-Usher of the Black Rod,
in full uniform. Advancing to the table, and
addressing the Chief Clerk, he said—Gentlemen,
I am commanded by the Lords Commissioners, by
virtue of the writs addressed to them by her
Majesty, to require the immediate attendance in
the House of Peers of this honourable house to hear
the Royal Commission read.
The majority of the members present, headed by
the Chief Clerk, then left the house.
After a short absence the Chief Clerk returned'
to his seat at the table, when the election of the
SPEAKER was immediately proceeded with.
RE-ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER.
Mr. W. PATTEN said it now devolved upon the
house, in obedience to her Majesty's command, to
proceed to the performance of its first and most
important duty, namely, that of selecting from their
own body some honourable member who should
fill, during the present session, the chair of the
house. He begged therefore to propose the Right
Ilon. Joan .hvelyn Denison, who had aireaay occu-
pied that high and distinguished position.
The motion having been seconded by Sir F.
Baring, was, after a few observations, put to the
vote, and carried unanimously.
The right honourable gentleman was then con-
ducted to the chair by the mover and seconder of
the motion, amid loud cheers.
The SPEAKER having ascended the steps of the
chair, before taking his seat, returned thanks for
the distinguished honour that had been conferred
upon him, and said it would be his anxious desire
to discharge faithfully and impartially the duties
which belonged to the office of Speaker. (Cheers.)
After the right honourable gentleman had re-
ceived the congratulations of several of the leading
members of the Government and Opposition the
house adjourned.

ENGLISH AND IRISH CHURCH AND
UNIVERSITY ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of the English and Irish Church and
thiiversity Assurance Society was held yesterday at the
chief offices of the society, 345, Strand. The chair was
taken by W. F. Dobson, Esq., M.A., chairman of the
board of directors, who was supported by the Rev. J. E.
Cox, M.A., Vicar of St. Helens, Bishopsgate, deputy chair-
man, Rev. J. W. Watson, M.A., Tulse Hill, the Rev. T.
H. Bullock, Guy's Hospital ; T. L. Wilson, Esq., Fred.
Heath, Esq., G. Newman, Esq., and Peter Paterson, Esq.,
&c., &c. Among the shareholders present, and by whom
the various resolutions were proposed and seconded, were
W.Ashton, Esq.,. F D. B. Webster, Esq., the Rev. T. Cator,
of Skelbrooke-park, Doncaster ; the Rev. J. B. Owen, M.A.,
of St. Jude's, Chelsea; the Rev. Mr. Rigg, M.A., King-
ston; the Rev. E. E. Rowsell, M.A., Brinkley, Cambridge-
shire, &c. &c.

The report of the directors, and balance-sheet having
been read by the secretary, Anthony Peck, Esq., M.A.,
The CHAIRMAN congratulated the meeting on the suc-
cessful amalgamation of the three offices, the English
send Irish Church, the Engineers', and Householders'.
At the time when the amalgamation was decided on,
he had stated that the probable income of the three
united offices would be £25,000 per annum, and as the
income from premiums now announced amounted to
£23,039, which amount included the income of the House-
holders for only nine months, the meeting would perceive
that his anticipations had been fully realised. The expenses
of management might appear, large, but those expenses
really comprehended the outlay of the three offices sepa-
rately, and for the future would be reduced almost by two-
thirds. Usually in amalgamations a considerable margin
was allowed for loss of income, through the lapse of po-
licies ; but so great had been the confidence inspired in
the policyholders in the present instance by the accession
of strength gained from the union, that the number of
lapsed policies has been exceedingly small, and the loss of
income proportionately insignificant. The chairman
forcibly urged upon the shareholders present that they
should not consider that they had discharged their duty to
the company in which they were partners by merely at-
tending the annual meeting, but that they ought to recom-
mend the society to their friends, and strenuously exert
themselves to bring new business to the office.
The following were among the chief resolutions which
were unanimously passed :
" That the reports of the directors and auditors be seve-
rally received, adopted, and confirmed."
" That W. P. Dobson, Esq., be elected a trustee of the
society in the place of Benjamin Blakemore, Esq., M.P.,
deceased."
" That the directors be hereby authorised to pay 5 per
cent. interest upon the paid-up capital of the company to
the 31st March."
" That the directors be hereby authorised to establish 3
scholarships, at Oxford, Cambridge,. and Dublin, of the
value of £3O each, with such limitations as to the number
of candidates as the directors may think fit."
" That the cordial thanks of this meeting be given to
the Chairman and Directors for their able conductsomofcei?tdhtiy-
c officers,
affairs of the Society."
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goftchitusarym eatnindgseble.tegiltvereen
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to
the
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for their excellent advice upon all matters connected with
the
" That the thanks of the Proprietors be given to the
Dublin board."
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the thanksee e
society
(Mr.
Anthony Proprietors
Peck),be the
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secretary
Secretary, and to the officers of the society fortheir services."
In conclusion, we may observe that the greatest harmony
prevailed throughoit the proceedings of the meeting, which
was numerously attended, and that the general feeling was
one of entire satisfaction at the success which is character-
ising the operations of the combined societies.

DEATH OF MR. PASHLEY, Q.C.—We regret to
state that Mr. Pashley, the Assistant-Judge of the sessions
of the peace in and for the county of Middlesex, expired on
Sunday, at his residence in Manchester-square, at the age
of 54, after a short illness. Mr. Pashley had a very exten-
sive practice in the Court of Queen's Bench, in cases of ap-
peal from the decisions of Quarter Sessions all over the
country, but more especially cases coming under the New
Poor-law Board Act. He succeeded to the office of Assistant
Judge of the Middlesex Sessions on the death of the late Mr.
Sergeant Adams, after which he was made a Queen's Coun-
sel. He was first called to the bar by the Benchers of the
thelnner Teespwlesocineatthheale7wtharoci
of
November, e
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The Parliament was opened by Royal Commis-
sion in the House of Lords, the Lords Commis-
sioners being the Lord Chancellor, the Earl of
Hardwicke, the Marquis of Salisbury, Earl Dela-
warr, and the Marquis of Exeter.
The Royal Commissioners took their seats in front
of the throne shortly before two o'clock, when
The LORD CHANCELLOR, directed Sir A. Clifford,
the Usher of the Black Rod, to summon the
members of the House of Commons to give their
immediate attendance at the b

" Black Rod" accordingly retired, and in a few
minutes afterwards returned to the House accom-
panied by the Chief Clerk of the House of Commons
and a large body of the new members.
The Chief Clerk of the House of Peers then read
the Royal commission for the opening of Parliament,
after which

LAW INTELLIGENCE.--(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF CHANCERY.
(Before the Lord Chancellor.)
DAVISON V. YOUNG-TRIAL BEFORE THE COURT WITH

OUT A JURY.
The bankrupt and his brother-in•law has been publicly
examined in Court as to the validity of the mortgage deed
alleged to be granted by him to his brother in contempla-
tion of bankruptcy.
Their evidence went to show that tho money £350 was
paid and lent before the mortgage deed in question was
granted.

Their solicitor, Mr. Mailor, who prepared the mortgage;
is now under examination.
The case is not concluded.

VICE-CHANCELLORS' COURT.
(Before Vice-Chancellor Sir John Stuart.)
JUDGMENT-PENDLETON V. ROUTH.
. .

The contention in this suit was whether the plaintiff had
an absolute title to the mortage in question along with
others in tail, remainder under the limitations in his
father's will in 1814.

His Honour, the Vice-Chancellor, reviewing the terms
of the will, and considering the conduct of the parties,
came to the conclusion that the plaintiff was entitled to
two-thirds of the estate, the mortgage after 20 years having
lapsed, and declared accordingly. Plaintiff and defendant
to pay their own costs. And with respect to the other one-
third, which accrued on the death of Jeremiah Routh in
1845, of consent, declare that the defendant is entitled to
the profits of such third, the defendant consenting to take
such profit as for five years, and direct an account to be
taken accordingly; and if the parties want partition of the
estate, remit the case to Chambers, to save the expense of a
commission.

(Before Vice Chancellor Sir William Page Wood.)
CLAY V TRAVIS-JUDGMENT.
The contest in this suit was whether the plaintiff is en-
titled to one-third, of the price of certain lands on the fore-
shore of the River Humber, opposite his property. It ap-
peared that the Board of Health, the Hull Dock Company,
and the Commissioners of Woods and Forests were in
treaty with the parties solicitors to parchase this piece of
ground, and it was agreed to sell it to the Commissioners
of Woods and Forests for £l,OOO, and 0 make a road across
the lands from the plaintiff's property :o the shore of the
river, and the question raised was, whether the plaintiff
had a lieu on the price.
His Honour, the Vice-Chancellor, on taking a retrospec-
tive of the transactions of the parties, Considered that the
plaintiff was entitled to one-third of tie price of the land
in question, and that he was entitled to the benefit of any
contract entered into by others en his tehalf, and declared
accordingly with costs of suit since Cctober, 1856, if the
defendants want a partition of the whole estate, and parti-
cular costs to other persons called as pasties to the suit.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Fonblanque.)
THE ROYAL BRITISH BANX.
Mr. Linklater to-day announced that a further dividend
of is. in the pound will be paid, certain chancery proceed-
ings having terminated satisfactorily.