The Sun.
London, England, 1835-07-15 00:00:00

PARLIAMENTARY SUMMARY.

In the LORDS' last night some questions having_ been put
relative to the contemplated building of the new Parliament
Houses, Lord DUNCANNON said that as great diversity of opi-
nion existed amongst architects, builders and surveyors as to
safety of the ruins of St. Stephen's Chapel, and the possibi-
lity of preserving those beautiful remains, he intended to advise
his MAJESTY not to sanction any further proceedings without
additional information. His Lordship afterwards promised
that the Reports on the subject should be laid.before the House.
The Loan Societies Bill went through a Committee—an in-
crease in the amount in one year from 101 to 151. having been
agreed to. The Earl of RADNOR moved the second reading of
the 39 Articles Bill, the object of which was to " repeal the law
which required subscription to the 39 Articles on matriculation,
and on taking the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of
Arts, if those degrees were taken before the age of 23."
The Archbishop of CANTERBURY moved as an amendment that
the Bill be read a second time this day six months. After
considerable discussion the House divided, when the numbers
were—For the Bill, 57 ; Against it, 163 ; Majority against
it, 106.
In the COMMONS' (at the Morning Sitting), the Cruelty to
Animals Prevention Bill was considered in Committee.
Some of the clauses were agreed to, others were struck
out, and some remain yet undecided on. In the
evening sitting Lord LOWTHER moved for certain Re-
turns connected with the Post-office. Mr. WALLACE observed
that, notwithstanding what had been stated in the other House,
he was prepared to prove the a:curacy of all his statements on
the subject. The Returns were ordered. Some conversation
ensued relative to the rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament,
in the course of which Lord kiwi RUSSELL said that the in-
formation for those who were to compete for the plans for
building new Houses of Parliament would be ready, so as to
afford opportunity for competition. Mr. CHARLTON, after a
long speech, which excited the risibility of the House, and
called for the SPEAKER'S interference, gave up his threatened
proceeding against a Morning Paper. The Municipal Cor-
porations Bill was then re-committedproforma, and the Report
brought up. Some new clauses were added, and the Bill was
ordered to be printed. Lord JOHN RUSSELL stated, in reply
to Mr. Hums, that a clause was to be introduced to render in-
valid all recent sales and dispositions of borough property.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL, in reply to an inquiry, said that he
should proceed with the Ecclesiastical Courts Bill as soon as
it was printed. On the motion of Mr. BUXTON, a Committee
to inquire into the treatment of the original inhabitants of our
settlements was agreed to. Mr. EWART'S motion for a Se-
lect Committee to inquire into the best means of extend::,g a
knowledge of the arts, and the princles cf design, among
the manufacturing population of the country, and also to in-
quire into the constitution of the Royal Academy, and the
effects produced by it, was acceded to. Mr. BULLER gave
notice, that he should move for papers relative to the Mauri-
tius, on the 13th of August. On the motion of Mr. BUCK-
INGHAM, leave was given to bring in Bills for the establish-
ment of public walks, and for public literary and scientific in-
stitutions. The Hon. Member withdrew his Bill for the bet-
ter classification of public-housee, and for improving the regu-
lations affecting the same, with a view to the better preserva-
tion of the public health and morals. Mr. GISBORNE made a
motion (which was negatived) for the re-appointment of a
Committee to decide on the claims of the Baron de Bode. An
animated discussion was raised on Mr. Wasores motion for
the appointment of a Select Committee to inquire into the
bribery asserted in petitions then presented to have been com-
mitted at the last Yarmouth Election. The motion was car-
ried by a majority of 54. Mr. AGLIONBY obtained a Com-
mittee to consider a petition from York, containing allegations
of bribery. The House adjourned at two o'clock.