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At the period of the Reform Act, the effect of the important
alterations of a constitutional character which were made
was immensely softened by the continuing presence on the
benches of this house of numbers of men who had gained
distinction and acquired authority under the old Parlia-
mentary system. From year to year, from Parliament to
Parliament, one by one they have passed away. So lately
as on the last occasion when you were chosen to fill that
chair,there were remaining threepersons who had attained
to great Parliamentary distinction and had filled high offi-
ces before the passing of the Reform Bill. The first was
my noble friend Earl Russell, who has been removed, in
acknowledgment of his public services, to the other house
of the legislature. Secondly, there was my right hon.
friend, the late Sir James Graham, than whom few mem-
bers had ever made more valuable contributions to the con-
duct of the business of this house. The last and the most
eminent of them all, from the place he occupied on these
benches and from the favour and attachment of the house,
was Lord Palmerston. (Hear, hear.) It is not necessary,
and it would hardly be seemly for me, after what has been
said by my right hon. friend and also by yourself, to dilate
on the character of that great man, the more especially as
it may be my duty very shortly to make a proposal to the
house which will naturally introduce the subject. But ono
thing I will venture to say. You have glanced at the loss
experienced by yourself by the lamented death of Lord
Palmerston ; but there is one other person at least in this
house who may venture to compete even with you, sir, in
the sense of that loss, and that is the humble person who
has now the honour to address you, considering the re-
sponsibilities which have devolved upon him.
(Cheers.) We have, as was to be expected after the
lapse of so many years since the last Parliament was
elected, had an unusual number of gentlemen chosen for
the first time to the high duty of representing the interests
of their fellow countrymen within these walls. But there
is amazing strength in the traditions of this house, and I
am happy to say there is equal aptitude in English gentle-
men for conforming to the spirit of those traditions. It
was remarkable to observe, from Parliament toParliament,
how little those who watch the proceedings of this house
from without, or those who take part in its proceedings
within these walls, are able to mark any difference in the
firmness, regularity, and discipline of this house, in con-
sequence of the large infusion of new members, which na-
turally follows a dissolution of Parliament. Though, how-
ever, we lament the heavy losses we have sustained, we
may still reflect with pleasure that there are on both sides
of the house men whose ability, whose experience, whose
character, and whose great authority will enable them to
afford you efficient aid in the discharge of those arduous
duties which will devolve upon you, sir. Well, we may I
am sure sure look forward with confidence to a continuance
of that vigilant jealousy for liberty and that immovable re-
gard for order which are the two main pillars of the dig-
nity and efficiency of this house. (Hear, hear.) You, sir,
will contribute your full share, from the elevated position
you occupy, to the accomplishment of that task, while each
of us in several spheres will be ready to back and second
you to the best of our ability ; and, in conclusion, I will
only echo the words expressed by my noble friend behind
me, that health ani strength may be spared to you for
many years to discharge the high functions which you
have been called upon to perform in a manner the most
pleasing toyour own mind and most calculated to elevate
your character in the eyes of the country. (Cheers.)
Mr. DISRAELI—I hope, sir, 1 may be permitted on be-
half of gentlemen on this side of the house to offer their
congratulations to you on an event so gratifying to the
house as that which has occurred, and the more so as,
from the mode in which the business of the morning
has been conducted, if I were silent you might suppose
that your re-election to the chair had been matter of
indifference to us. However, I believe I am expressing
a very general feeling on this side of the house—a general
feeling of regret that your nomination was not seconded
from this side of the house. (Cheers.) On previous occa-
sions that method was followed. There are, I believe,
precedents for such a course under such circumstances, and
even supposing the precedents did not exist, I think that
under the particular circumstances we might have estab-
lished a precedent, because it is an occasion when the gene-
ral and cordial feeling of the house cannot be testified in
too striking and significant a manner. Sir, you have to-day
been re-elected to that chair for the third time. 1 have
myself always been of opinion that re-election to that chair
is in fact a greater distinction than the original choice.
Political manoeuvres and parliamentary passions may con-
trive to raise an individual to the eminent post which you
now occupy, but they cannot keep him there. For that the
possession of great and personal qualities are requisite—a
natural courtesy, adequate learning, firmness, and impar-
tiality; and above all, that inspiring sense of honour which
is our surest guide in the perplexities of public life, and
which has ever been, and I trust will ever be, characteristic
of English gentlemen. (Hear, hear.) It is, sir, because the
house has experience that you possess those qualities that
you have been re-elected to-day for the second time to the
chair. (Cheers.) It is because we feel on this side of the
house that you possess those qualities that 1 ani authorised
on behalf of gentlemen here to offer to you the tribute of
their respect and congratulation. (Cheers.) I would now
be silent but for an unexpected allusion to another subject.
The right hon. gentleman has referred to the increased re-
sponsibility which has fallen upon him; but I can assure
the right hon. gentleman of what indeed he need net be re-
minded, because, though ho appears now for the first time
as theleader of this house, he has sat in it manyyears as one
of the most eminent and distinguished of its members, and
his experience must have told him that on all occasions when
ever the order and honour of tho house are concerned, the
leader of the house mayappeal to the support of those who sit
opposite him with the same confidence as he would appeal to
that of his friends who sit on the same benches with himself.
I appeal to the right hon. gentleman whether there is not
one cause why on this occasion in the responsible office
which he now occupies he may feel some distrust. Sir, I
do not think that it is possible for us to reassemble under
this roof—many of us who have sat in all the Parlia-
ments of the Queen, and some of us who have been
members of this house during three reigns—and not feel
emotion when we mark that that familiar form which
you, sir, have referred to, can no longer be observed
amongst us—a form connected so intimately with the
history of this country, and the most important trans-
actions of this house of Parliament. It is impossible to
deny that the disappearance of such a character from
the scene, of so much sagacity and so much experience,
and, I will say, of so much fame, must in some degree and
for some time derogate from the authority even of the
House of Commons. But, sir, it is not on this occasion
that I wish to refer to the character of a great statesman,
but rather to the happy disposition of the man, which lent
indeed a charm to the struggles and toils of public life.
By his good temper and his good sense he facilitated the
course of public business beyond what perhaps it is easy
to imagine or ascertain, and I am sure that it must be a
general sentiment among us when we express our hope
that the influence over our debates may not soon cease of
his genial spirit, and his mature and moderating wisdom.
present Parliament, in intelligence and public
But, sir, notwithstanding his loss, I shall express my hope
thatthe present
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happy
will not be inferior to the preceding Parliaments of
reign. (Cheers.)
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The house then adjourned.

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same subject on a former occasion. I wish to bring under
the notice of the house for one moment a subject which I
may state I have not mentioned to any member, and there-
fore for which I am myself alone responsible, and that is
the practice which has prevailed for generations 1 suppose,
and obtains even to this time, of requiring members of this
house who accept invitations to the official dinners and
evening parties of the Speaker to appearonly in court livery
Many Members of the house may think that this is a very
trifling :natter, and I do not intent! in the least to contest
the point with them ; but even if it be thought to be
trifling, I hope I shall find them willing to concede that
the subject is one deserving of consideration. My- own im-
pression is that this custom is a little out of date, especially
among the members of a popular assembly. (flear, hear.)
There are, I think, 160 or 170. gentlemen coming into this
Parliament who were not here in the last or any preceding
Parliament. Well, they may not yet have been initiated
in these matters, but the fact of there being so many new
members makes it proper that I should mention this sub-
ject on the present occasion. The Speaker is only superior
to any other member of the house by reason of our
choice, and I cannot see, and I do not think any man
living can see, except on account of the old practice, that
there is any necessity or advantage in the Speaker being
compelled to require that all his friends in the house who
accept his invitations should appear in court or military
dress. Now, I would not urge this matter on the ground
of economy in this house, where all men are supposed tobe
rich—(laughter) - although I recollect hearing a member of
this house,. whO held the rank of a colonel in the army,
complain, with a certain seriousness of manner, that it
would take him 50 guineas to put himself inside a suitable
dress to appear at the Speaker's table. (Laughter.) No
doubt that may be thought by maiiy a very small matter,
and probably it is, but if the Speaker be the first among
equals, and be made what he is in honour and dignity by
the choice of the house, I see no reason, if such things be
necessary in the circle of courts, why they should continue
among the members of a popular assembly. (Hear, hear.)
Now, I will state a case in point. Last year the house lost
and I lost mere thanany other member of the house, one of
its members, a dear and lamented friend of mine, whose ab-
sence I greatly deplore, and without whose presence I feel
almost alone. (Hear.) For 24 years he was a member of
this house—from 1841 to 1865—and during the whole of
that time ho felt himself restrained from accepting official
invitations, either from Lord Eversley, when he was
Speaker, or the right hon. gentleman who subsequenly oc-
cupied the chair. Now, Mr. Cobden was not a man of
striking eccentricities. He was a man to whose merit the
whole world has borne testimony. (Hear.) Posterity will
say that he was one of the most eminent men that ever
adorned the Parliament of this country. (Hear.) But for
24 years, so stronglydid hefeel on this subject, that he was
restrained from dining with the Speaker, or attending his
official evening parties or levees. There are othermembers
of the house—there have been several to my certain know-
ledge—less eminent, perhaps, but whose opinions still de-
serve to be regarded in a matter of this kind, who have
entertained similar feelings on the subject. I cannot see,
therefore, why members should consider the matter abso-
lutely trifling, or if they do, why they should force others,
even though they may be in a small minority, to concur
with the majority on the subject. If there be any country
gentleman who likes to appear in decorated apparel, or
if there be any homely manufacturer from the north
who is gratified by coming forth in the blazing gar-
ments of a deputy-lieutenant, for example —(laughter)—l
don't object to it in the least. I would like every man to
please himself in the matter; but I think some of us—l,
for instance, and many others I believe—would like to
make our appearance in a rather quieter costume—in one
that has less that is gorgeous and astounding about it.
(Laughter.) And I do not see any reason why we should
not be gratified also. This is not a question I ask the house
to debate. I throw this out merely by way of suggestion,
in the hope that it is a subject which hon. members will a
little consider, and which the right hon. gentleman who
has just been elected to the chair will take up in such a
way that he will be enabled to abolish the Act of Uni-
formity and to establish the act of toleration—(laughter)—
so that it may be provided that a member may appear at
the entertainments of the Speaker as he would do at the
house of any friend. If that could be done I believe some
small burden would be taken from the minds of some hon.
members, while I am sure the dignity of the Speaker would
be in no degree impaired. (Hear, hear.)
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER —I rise in
consequence of the suggestion of my hon. friend to add a
single word to what has been said Ly him in calling the
attention of the house to this subject, which is undoubt-
edly connected with the convenience—it may be with the
opinions or feelings--of many members. 1 think my hon.
friend will agree with nie—l almost think the house in
general will feel—that my right hon. friend, with respect
to whom this proposal is made, cannot be expected at once
to deliver a binding judgment on a matter of such grave
importance. (Laughter.) I think the right hon. gentleman
ought not to be compelled to commit himself without a full
opportunity of considering the question. (Hear.) lam sure
that any communication which any of us may make to my,
right hon. friend, either now or at any future time, touch-
ing either the dignity or comfort of any member, will be
considered by him, ifthe be chosen for the chair, with his
accustomed patienco and courtesy. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. DENISON, who spoke from the front bench below
the gangway on the ministerial side of the house, said—l
offer my most grateful thanks to the house for the honour
it has proposed to confer upon me. I am much beholden to
my right hon. friend and to my noble friend for the manner
in which they have proposed and seconded my nomination.
I can hardly venture to assume to myself much of the
commendation they have been pleased to pass upon me.
Such words, the favour of the house, and the gracious way
in which that favour has been conferred by the unanimous
choice, for the third time, of the house, may unduly elevate
me in my own estimation ; but I have a strong and abiding
sense of many imperfections and shortcomings, and I attri-
bute the favour of the house to an indulgent appreciation
of imperfect services. That I have endeavoured to do my
duty as a zealous and faithful servant of the house I can
truly say. (Cheers.) What I have been enabled to do you
all know, but it would not become me to enlarge upon the
subject., nor would you desire that I should make professions
for the future. I will not occupy the house with one unne-
cessary word ; and I will only say further, that I submit
myself to the house with all possible respect. (Cheers.)
The right hon. gentleman was then led up the house by
the mover and seconder to the chair, Mr. Monsell taking
him by the right hand and Earl Grosvenor by the left.
Having taken his seat amidst cordial cheers, the right hon.
gentleman immediately rose and addressed the house in
the character of SPEAKER as follows:—.

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I offer my thanks once more to the house from this chair
for the great honour conferred upon me by being called to
it. In looking around the house 1 miss, and we all miss
one familiar face. The house has sustained a great loss.
We have lost him who was the foremost man amongst us—
the leader of this house—one who by his great abilities, by
his long experience, and by a rare combination of qualities
had obtained for himself the confidence of this house. You
remember, often, after long sittings, when the patience of
the horse was nearly exhausted, how his good temper and
his genial spirit composed the ruffled surface, and sent us
home at peace with each other and with him. I do not pro-
pose to pass an eulogium upon Lord Palmerston, but I feel
bound to utter these few words of regret,
esteem, and grate-
ful recollection. (Cheers.) From the great bodyof this house
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the conduct of the debates and in the transaction of busi-
ness depends on the rules and orders which it has framed
I will say to them that much of the fame of this house in
for its own government. A knowledge of these rules will
be useful to every member, and the better they are known
the more sure I shall feel of general co-operation in my
endeavours to uphold them. (Hear, hear.) If any diffl_
culty connected with the conduct of business should occur
to any member of the house, I trust he will communicate
with me, and it will give me pleasure at all times to receive
him, and confer with him in a spirit of frank and friendly
counsel. (Hear, hear.) I offer my respectful thanks to
the house. (The right hon. gentleman was here again
greeted with general cheering.)
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER
_I presume
sir, in my own name, and I am sure I may add in the name
of other members of this house, to tender to you the most
cordial congratulations on your having been for the third
time, by the unanimous voice of the house, placed at the
head of the Commons of England. (Cheers.) Sir, you suc-
ceed to a chair encompassed by growing duties and growing
responsibilities. The wants of modern society make them-
selves felt within these walls, in the increasing amountboth
of public business and what is termed private business.
Your duties in the latter respect are in a great degree with-
drawn from the observation of the world, and they are par-
tially withdrawn even from the observation of members of
the house ; but the long experience of those who are con-
versant with that important branch of our occupations has
convinced them that the whole of that department never
was more carefully, never was more efficiently attended to
than during the period you, sir, have occupied that
chair. (Cheers.) As regards the public business
of the house, all those who hear me, and, I may add,
the public out of doors, are competent judges of the
manner in which you have performed your arduous
functions, as is indicated by the silent but unanimous vote
which has just been passed by the house. But it is true
that in some respects you have difficulties to confront even
beyond those that arise from the constantly increasing calls
upon the time, diligence, and wisdom of the house. We
have seen within a generation a great change in the com-

The Cattle Plague Commissioners met yester-
day, at the House of Commons, principal floor, Room 11.
Present—Earl Spencer, Lord Cranborne, Mr. Lowe, Dr.
A whose
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behalfßß I D E
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certainly Bence Jones, Dr. Quain, Dr. Parkes, Mr.
31‘Clean, Pro-
fessor Spooner, and the secretary.
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appeareda
littLle" man,
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that the peerage must have told a falsehood ; it seemed so
at least to those who judged of his years from his appear-
ance. The peerage said that he was thirty-six, and that,
no doubt, was in truth his age, but any one would have
declared him to be ten years older. This look was pro-
duced chiefly by the effect of an elaborately dressed jet
black wig which he wore. What misfortune had made
him bald so early—if to be bald early in life be a misfor-
tune—l cannot say ; but he had lost the hair from the
crown of his head, and had preferred wiggery to baldness.
No doubt an effort was made to hide the wiggishness of his
wigs, but what effect in that direction was ever made success-
fully ? He was, moreover, weak, thin, and physically poor,
and had, no doubt, increased this weakness and poorness
by hard living. Though others thought him old, time had
gone swiftly with him, and he still thought himself a young
man. He hunted, though he could not ride. He shot, though
he could not walk. And, unfortunately, he drank though
he had no capacity for drinking ! His friends at last had
taught him to believe that his only chance of saving him-
self lay in marriage, and therefore he had engaged himself
to Julia Brabazon, purchasing her at the price of a brilliant
settlement. If Lord Ongar should die before her, Ongar
Park was to be hers for life, with thousands a year to
maintain it. Courton Castle, the great family seat,
would of course go to the heir ; but Ongar Park was
supposed to be the most delightful small country-seat
anywhere within thirty miles of London. It lay among
the Surrey hills, and all the world has heard of the
charms of Ongar Park. If Julia were to survive her
lord, Ongar Park was to be hers; and they who saw
them both together had but little doubt that she would
come to the enjoyment of this clause in her settlement.
Lady °layering had been clever in arranging the match ;
and Sir Hugh, though he might have been unwilling to gnrehis sister-in-law money out of his own pocket, hard_uure
per-
formed his duty as a brother-in-law in looking to her future
welfare. Julia Brabazon had no doubt that shedoing
well. wasthe days
well. Poor Harry Clavering ! She had loved
lin
But she
of her romance. :She, too, had written sonnets.hehr,td
done, and had
had grown old earlier in life than
Ihneot be allowed to a
taught herself that romance could
born, the daughter
woman in her position. She was highly
without a home to
of a peer, without money,
and
even
she had
accepted
which she had any claim. Of course
Lord Ongar, but she had not put out her hand to take all
these good things without resolving that she would do her
The duty would be doubtless di
duty to her future lord.
itwithallthe s'
agreeable, but she would do
onthat account.--..,lnthany Trollopes new Story of " The
clarets begun in the_Cornhill Magazine for Februttry.