The Sun.
London, England, 1857-05-25 00:00:00

IMPROVEMENTS IN HYDE PARK.

Mr. LAURIE asked the First Commissioner of
Works, whether he meant to include in the new lodge
he was about to erect at the Marble Arcb, the public
conveniences ; or whether be had selected a more se-
questered snot in the interior of Hyde-park ? (Laughter.)
Sir B. HALL said he had once already ans sered this
question by letter. He intended to erect a I..dge on the
west side of the Marble-arch, and to appropriate the
basement to the purposes mentioned, to put a stop, if
possible, to the disgusting scenes often witnessed in the
park.
DIVORCE, &c., CLERGY DISCIPLINE (IRE;
LAND).

Sir J. PAKINGTON asked the Attorney-General,
whether it was the intention of her Majesty's Govern-
ment to introduce in the present session, bills for Ire-
land, relating to probates and administrations, and to
divorce and matrimonial causes, similar in principle to
the bills for England now before the House of Lords ;
Also, whether it was intended that the bill relating to
Clergy Discipline, which the Lord Chancellor stated,
shortly before the Dissolution of Parliament, was then
in preparation, should be introduced this session, and
whether it would include the Church In I►eland ?
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said that when the
bills relating to the first part of the question came down
from the House of Lords, the Attorney-General for Ire-
land was prepared to introduce similar bills for Ireland.
With reference to Church discipline, it was not his in-
tention to legislate on the question other wise than as
a whole in connection with the United Church of Eng-
land and Ireland.

THE SOUND DUES.
On the motion of the CHANCELLOR, of the EX-
CHEQUER, that part of her Majesty's speech, in re-
ference to the sound dues was read, and he moved that
it be taken into consideration on Friday, June sth.

PRINCESS ROYAL'S DOWRY.
The report on the Queen's Message on this question
having been brought up and read, on the question that
an annuity of 8,0001. a-year be granted,
Ur. CONINGHA.M, after a few remarks, moved
an amendment that the annuity be reduced to 6,0001.
He should divide the house on the question.
Lord PALMERSTON regretted the hon. member
should have moved the amendment. He should, how.
ever, content himself by relying on the liberality of the
house to reject the amendment. (Cheers.)
Colonel FRENCH regretted the possibility of a di-
vision.

Mr. GILPIN thought it undesirable to divide the
house alter the discussion of Friday night.
Tie question was then put, when the "ayes" ap-
peared overwhelming. There were only two or three
cries of " No."

The house then divided, but from the numbers being
so numerous on one side it occupied upwards of twenty
minutes.

The numbers were—
For the amendment
Against it
Majority —__3l4

The original motion was then agreed to, and leave was
given to bring in a bill accordingly. The bill was then
brought in by Mr. FITZROY and read a first and second
time.

Mr. MAGUIRE expressed an opinion that the an-
nuity of 8,0001. a-year was sufficient for the Princess
Royal without the capital sum of 40,0001. He regretted
the conduct of Mr. Roebuck in not testing the house
on Friday, and expressed an opinion that many
hon. members were di-appointed at it—(hear, hear)—
and from his assuming that position, he prevented
others from testing the opinion of the house on this sub-
ject. The proposition before the house was to give
40,0001., besides the annuity of 8,0001. He moved
that the proposition of 40.000/. be not agreed to.
Mr. CONINGHANI seconded the amendment.

The SPEAKER ea d that the amendment coufi only
now be put as against the report of the committee re
faring to the grant of 40,0001.

Sir H. WII:LOUGHEY supported the proposition o
the Government.

Lord R. CECIL said in order to prevent these vexa-
tious divisions that former precedent should be adopted,
and the "noes" only walk out. (Laughter.)
Sir J. TRELAWNEY condemned the use of the
term " vexatious" by the noble lord, if he meant it in
allusion to the people of England. (Hear.) He regretted
the conduct of the member for Sheffield o❑ Friday night
in withdrawing his amendment. He should support the
present amendment.
Lord I'ALMERSTON hoped the house would abide
by their decision, and not alter the Government propo-
sition.

The SPEAKER put the question, when the "Ayes'
appeared as numerous as on the previous occasion—Sir
J. TRELawrinv vociferating " No" at the top of his
voice, to the amusement of the whole Illus.. The divi-
sion occupied about another 20 minutes.

.
The numbers were—
For the amendment
Against it
Majority
(LEFT SITTING.)

18
.. 361
..--343

AQUATICS.

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ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB.

The opening trip of this distinguished club took place
on Saturday, when a very large party of leading yachts-
men were present. The rendezvous was Blackwall, and
at two i❑ the afternoon Oere were nearly 20 yachts at
arid about the station. The noble commodore (Lord A.
Pogot) hoisted his flag on board the vice-commodore's
(sir. R. Green's) yacht Phcenix, and at half-past two
they all started in very pretty order towards Gravesend.
The wind was fresh from the eastward, and the afternoon
remarkably fine ; and on their arrivsl at Northfleet
salute of 10 guns was fired from tke beautiful schooner
the Ruby Queen, 8G tons, which with several others was
gaily dressed out in colours ; and a similar mark of
respect was paid at Gravesend, where they debarked,
and the members and their friends repaired to Waleis
where a very handsome dinner bad been provided
for the occasion. A very large party sat down to it,
Lord Alfred Paget presiding, faced by Mr. R. Green.
After the cloth had been cleared, the CHAIRMAN pro-
posed "The Queen," with an allusion to the time she
had reigned, ut which he was reminded by the projected
marriage of the Princess Royal, to whom he felt the
club would kindly in their hearts, if not in words, wish
a happy marriage, while they did honour to her Majesty's
health.

The toast and allusion to the marriage were received
with loud cheers.

The toasts of the "Prince Albert, Albert Prince of
Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family," and "The
Army and Navy," were succeeded by "The Royal
Thames Yacht Club," "The Royal Squadron," and
other royal clubs, proposed by the commodore, who
dwelt upon the great success the Royal Thames
Yacht Club bad attained, and the pleasure experienced
by the wh,le of its members on the unanimity of feeling
that prevailed, which he was sure would ever continue
amongst them.

Mr: CRAIGIE than proposed his lordship's health.
He would not dwell upon his qualifications, as the act
would be unpleasant to their noble commodore himself,
and nnneceesiry, as they too well appreciated his merits
to call (or comment. (Long-continued cheering.)
HIS LORDSHIP expressed his acknowledgments, and
the pride he felt in ,he prosperity aed advancement of
the club in becoming terms. This was succeeded by
Mr. Morgan proposing the health of Mr. It. Green, the
vice-commodore, whose qualifications having been
treated uponand received with every demonstration of re-
gard, Mr. Green replied briefly, and said that he should
always be most happy, much as he might be engaged in
mercantile affairs, to devote all needful time to the in-
terests of the club. Loud plaudits followed, and the
evening's proceedings terminated in the greatest
harmony.