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London, England, 1857-08-06 00:00:00

TION BILL.

On the motion for the second reading of this bill,
Sir E. PERRY asked the house to agree to the
second reading of this bill, for the house to go into
committee to-morrow (Thursday) pro forma to add cer-
tain amendments that would improve the scope of the
bill.

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Sir G. GREY said that he bad had a communication
with the Lord Citiof Justice relative to these amend-
ments which the Government had recommended, and as
he considered they would materiall improve the bill,
he (Sir G. Grey) thought the course proposed the best
that could be adopted.
The bill was then read a second time, and ordered to
be committed tomorrow (Thursday.)
ECCLESIASTICAL COMMISSION, tte BILL.

The committee on this bill was resumed. The remain-
ing clauses were agreed to and several new ones added.
The bill was ordered to be reported with amend-
men te.

TROOPS FOR INDIA. •
On the motion for going into Committee of
Supply,
Colonel NORTH, in the absence of General Codring-
ton, asked the Under Secretary for War the reason
for sending only 140 men to the East Indies as the com-
plement of a troop of horse artillery when the war
complement of such a troop was 253 men.
Sir J. RAMSDEN said that this force of artillery bad
been put under orders for India in -the same way
as ail troops in compliance with a requisition made to
the home Government by the East India Company.
That requisition specified the number to be sent. The
number of each troop and company required had been
s) arranged as to bring the total force within the requi•
sition made by the E fist India Company ; and that was
the reason why this particular number bad been de-
cided on.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY.
Mr. SPOONER objected to the house going into
supply before the orders of the day were disposed of.
Such a c mrse was contrary to usual practice, and de-
prived private members of proceeding with their bills.
He moved that supply beripostponed till after the dis-
posal of order No. 12 (Election Petition Bill).
S;r G. GREY defended the course proposed to be
adopted by the Government from the period of tke
session. He, however, consented to the orders of the
day being taken seriatim, and supply afterwards.
GREAT YARNIOUTH ELECTION.
The petition of Chail s Woollen, confined in New-
gate for contempt in giving his evidenco before the
Great Yarmouth Election Committee, was taken into
consideration. In consequence of his having expressed
contrition for his conduct, it was ordered that he be
discharged from custody.
BURIAL ACTS AMENDMENT BILL.
The bill was read a third time and passed.
The summary proceedings before Justices all, the
Metropolitan Police Stations, &c , Mil, and Boundaries
of Burghs Extension (Scotland) Bill were further consi-
dered and ordered to be read a third time.
ILLICIT DISTI ELATION (IRELAND) BILL.
This bid was read a third time and passed,
ELECTION PETITIONS BILL.
On the motion for the second reading of this bill,
Sir G. GREY expressed his objection to the bp.
and moved that it be read a third a time this day three
months.

A discussion ensued, in which Mr. Spooner, Mr.
Newdegate, and Mr. Henley took part.
Mr. MALINS suggested that the bill should be with-
drawn.

Mr. SPOONER, in the absence of Mr. Adderley,
the promoter of the bill, said that as Parliament had
affirmed the principle of the loll!, he would consent to
that clurse. The bill, with amendments and improve.
meats, could he re-introduced next session.
The arnteolme.nt was they agreed to.
LENSES AND SALES OF SETTLED ESTATES
ACT AMENDMENT BILL.—ADJOURNED '
DEBATE.
Mr. MA LENS moved the second reading of this bill.
Lord li. GROSVENOR objected to the further pro-
gress of this bill, the object of which was to repeal the
clenses of a❑ act passed 1...u4 session, to prevent the 1
inclosure of Hampstead-heath and restrain Sir T. M.
Wilson from building thereon. The noble lord referred
to the proceedings that bad taken place in and out of
Parliament on this subject, and condemned the course
proposed by the bon and learned member for Enniskillen,
the mover of the bill,in proposing the repeal of an Act of
Parliament almost before it had been tried and the
effect of its provisions ascertained. He contended that
the act did no if jury to Sir T. M. Wilson, and as re-
garded his wish to built. on waste land near
Hampstead Heath, as stated in the debate of last
night, no objection would be offered to it. He
moved the second reading of the bill this day three
months.
Mr. SPOONER supported the second reading of the
bill. He said that the idea of Sir T. M. Wilson's in
tending to inclose Hampstead Heath had arisen from a
misapprehension. The clauses in the act referred to
would indict great injustice not only on Sir T. M. Wil
son but other person, because the laud on which he
proposed to build was copyhold property, and was not
near Hampstead Heath. The heath could only be in-
closed by a special act of Parliament, so that theinhabit-
ants of the Metropolis were amply protected.
Mr. BUTT, as a member of the select committee who
acceeded to the introduction of the causes in the act of
last session, opposed the bill, which was an attempt to
unceremoniously unsettle what had been the subject of
mature consideration. The claim was introduced in
consequence of Parliament having on a former occasion
refused Sir T. M. Wilson's application for a private bill
to inclose the heath. He looked upon this measure as a
public bill for the private relief of Sir T. M. Wilson, and
considered that if that gentleman wanted relief he should
apply to the house in a proper manner, when it would
be carefully and impartially considered.
- Mr. HENLEY considered that Sir T. M. Wilson's
name ought not to have been introduced into tLis de-
bate, but that Vie bill should have been discussed on
its merits. He opposed the bill on its merits. An ap-
plication having been made by Sir T. M. Wilson a►.d
refused by Parliament, it ought not to have been re-
peated in this form.
Mr. NAPIER supported the second reading of the
bill.

Sir D. NORREYS said that if it had not been fur
Hampstead Heath this discussion would not hare
taken p ace. The power of parliament had been brought
to bear on an individual—(no, no)—to deprive him of
the rights be would have been permitted to enjoy had it
not been for his misfortune ie peesessing a property that
the people of London coveted and wished to obtain on
its own terms. (Hear, hear, and No, no). It was non-
rense to talk about enclosing Hampstead Heath. If
parliament proposed it or attempted to sanction it the
noble Ind (Lord R. Grosvenor) would be found
fraternising with his Hyde Park mobs, and coming to
that house in connexion with the right boa, baronet the
member for Merylebone with his representative councils
and Sunday bands, and the other hon. member for
Middlesex healing the brewers (laughter) to intimidate
the members of that House. (Renewed laughter.)
After some further discussion in which S.r
Wer,eoUciusY, Mr. MALINS and other hon. members took
part,
Mr. W. WILLIAMS said that the Metropolitan
Board of Works were anxious to come to some arrange-
ment with Sir T. M. ‘Vileon in reference to the pur-
chase of Hampstead Heath, but if this bill pa,seil it
would put an end to further negotiations on the su` jeot.
Mr. WHITESIDE said that a more rank piece of
injustice it was impossible to perpetrate than that pro-
posed by the rejection of the bill. He had the Attorney-
General's authority for stating that he was induced to
consent to the clauses being introduced in the Act of last
year on the representation of the metropolitan members
that they, or their constituent-•, intended to purchase the
Property. He reulil give the bill his hearty support
with a view to the repeal of the clauses referred to. The
hon, and learned gentleman• (Mr. Whiteside) said that
the lam] proposed to tie built upon was on the Finch! y-
s" r(:_
,a?"eene distance from the heath, and that Sir T. Wia
, Ono vviati to enclose Hamptead Heath. Tee bill
Dal been
Bo rd of W
P"teoneft f Eve or six months to enable the
they could nor" to purchase the heath, but the fact was
et do it, and it seas useless to put thee, forth
as an excur.e for rejecting the
Mr. HADFIRtete pposed the bill.
Sir J. GReeeekeei
thee subject had been re-
peatedly before the house, and in his judgment, in every
inetence iejnetice 'sad been
to Sir T. M. Wild )n.
That gentl-rnan was an unhalpl,
property that the people covetedY nabob , Rho possessed
heath entirely available by the pui2icalle Hampstead-
poses, the grossest irjue:ice would ber p ur-
without purchasing his rights. He agreed that it lieu
desiraide that Hampstead-heath should be neadetta::s
Bible for the public, and it should be borne in mind 'hast..
before Sir T. M. Wilson covld make use of it as st,
lard of the manor, obtain the '-
gested, be must, as CO
to nt of the other commoners, and if only one dissented,
come to Parliament fur an extension of his powers. u,
1211141 vote for the second reek:ling of the bill.
The house then divided. The numbers were—
For the second reading... 77
Against it 5O
Majority • 18
The bill was read a second lime, and ordered to be
eamtnitted to-morrow (Tlanreday).
DUNBAR HARBOUR. LOAN BILL.
On the motion f r the second reading of the bill. —•
Sir J. GRALIA.M asked tha Under Secretary of th
FALL OF ICE DURING A THUNDERSTORM A nor
easury, to state the special circumstances cennectsd respondent of Vie Times states that a .
with this subject that renderedl• •
this anp !cation cry„ etaliine ice, weighing nearly 251 b., block of pure
was discovered
necessary. As he understood the question, the on Monday last in a meadow near Cricklewood. On
trustees of the . Dunbar Harbour had made an the previous day a storm passed over the, spot, and
application to the Exchequer Loan Commis- it is supposed to have fa.len at that time. Au instance
sinners for an advance which they •had refused, of a block of ice having fallen to the earth duripg a
and the present application to Parliament was thunderstorm in 1510 is mentioned in Mezeray'e "
Hia-
be consequence. It was no doubt desirable to make a tory of France."

Sir J. GRAHAM said he should divide in favour of
the vote, on the understanding that it would not be pro-
posed another year. It was understood the sum shoun
be voted only for three years, and as it commenced in
1855 it should cease this year.
After a few remarks from Lord J. MANNERS,
Mr. LABOUCHERE said he could not pledge the
Government to any particular course.
After some further discussion, in the course of which
Mr. B. Carter, Mr. D. Nicoll, and Sir J. Trelawny
took part,

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The committee divided. The numbcrs were—
For the vote
Against it
Majority —l29
The vote was then agreed to.
5,580/. were votel for the removal of the descendants
of the mutineers of the Bounty from Pitcairn'd Island to
Norfolk Island ; and 7,5001. for the collection of agri-
cultural statistics in Scotland.

Several other votes were agreed to, but from the low
and rapid manner in which they were read by the chair.
man, it was impossible to catch them in the reporting
gallery . .

Oki. for conveying specio to foreign stations was
agreed to.
On the vote of 2,000/. towards the formation of the
gallery of portraits of the most eminent persons in Bri-
tish hiAnry,

Mr. CONINGHAM moved the rejection of the vote.
A disousfsion ensued, in which the CHANCELLOR of the
EXCHEQUER and Mr. SPOONER took part. Tne latter
wa9 stopped at a quarter to 6 o'clock by the form of the
house.
Tne house resumed.

NEW WRIT.
On the motion of Mr. HADFIELD a new writ was
ordered for Bir
OATHS TA.Kmingham.
EN BY ENIT3ERS. Lord. J MANNERS was added to this committee.
The other orders were disposed of, and the house ad-
journed at 10 minutes to 6 o'clock.

Showing a decrease of 419,3501. in the circu-
lation of notes in England, and a decrease of
1,039,0271. in the circulation of the United Kingdom,
when compared with the month ending the 6th of
June ; and, as compared with the month ending the
sth of July, 1856, the above returns show a decrease
of 607,9051. in the circulation of notes in England, and
a decrease of -237,826/. in the circulation of the United
Kingdom.

The average stock of bullion held by the Bank of Eng-
land in both departments during the month ending the
4th of July was 11,244,461/., being an increase of
1,249,0891. as compared with the previous month; and
a decrease of 1,205,903/. when compared with the same
-
period last yew..
The stock of:specie held by the Scotch tied Irish banks
during the month ending the 4th of July, W 5.4
4,040,6681., being a decrease of 200,0061. as compared
with the
previous return, and an increase of 19,075/.
when
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.P.TPpared with the corresponding period last year.
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