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nethin; tut reason and fair argument to go upon, appeared
o the hon. gentleman to be a good reason for not legislat-
ing on the subject. He had already stated the geueralpur-
poi tof the bill, but he would repeat the substance. The
Act of the let and 2d Vic., c. 103, applied to the courts of
law, contained the words "andoa any other occasionwhat-
ever," and it might refer to any authority superior to the
courts cf law, Buell as the House of Commons and the
Queen's Privy Council. It also referred only to persons
taAing the oath. His proposal was to extend in both re-
spects by sayin:e, iu the first instance, that it shoul d refer
to persons taking an oath in the High Court of Par-
liament, and also to persona administering oaths. lie
did not mean to disguise that if the bill became law
that the house would not do wh at ho conceived it could
now do without an act of Parliament, namely, administer
the oaths to the Baron Rothschild according to the form
most binding on his conscience. It was said that in the
case of Mr. Pease the house had acted upon clear and de-
cided statute law. He demurred to that assertion, for he
believed the oath of abjuration taken by members at that
time was different to the oath of abjuration of the time of
George 111., which related to the old Pretender, whereas
elr. Pease was called upon to abjure other persons altoge-
ther. He believed that Mr. Pease took the affirmation oath
according to a form drawn up at the table, and that the
house had decided the case upon its own authority, and
that Mr; Pease took the affirmation according to the general
analogy of law. With regard to what had been stated by ,
the noble lord at the heal of the Government, he did not
mean to complain of the Government arrangements, which
prevented a day being given up to the discussion of the
bill. The consequence of the refusal to give a Government
da— was, however, obvious, for although he (Lord 3. Ras-
sell) intended to introduce the bill, it was utterly irnpem-
sible for him to find Wednesdays enough before the tenni'
nation of the session—(laughter)—in which he could hope
to carry the measure. Re did not know the precise num-
ber of days which the Government intended the session to
last, but he would take no other course than to introduce
the bill, and he woull nct hold out to those who might be
disposed to support it that it would be in his power to
carry it in the present session: He would therefore con'
elude by stating that his view of the bill aai totally oppo-
site to that stated by hon. gentlemen opposite. He .shought
tt was natural that after the rejection of the bill by the
House of Lords, there would be considerable irritation on
the part of his constituents and of those who had sup'
ported it, and that possibly Baron Rothschild might
be advised to coin° and take the oath most binding
on his conscience, and that as this might lead to
Ilision with the House of Lords, it would be de-
sirable to mike an amicable adjustment of difference
with that branch of the Legislature if possible. The
last argument was, that it was probable the House of
Lords might reject the bill. His strong opinion was, that
if the House of Lords were guided by anything approach-
ing that wisdom that had been recommended to them by
the 1 to Duke of Wellington, this question would be very
easily settled, There might be one or two members of the
Jewish persuasion in the house ; the house would then be
just as Christian as the rest of te country—(hear,
and Parliament would at length have put an end to this
very unseemly contest. Whatever course the house might
think proper to adopt with regard to Baron Rothschild be
(Lord J. Russell) had at least done his duty. (Cheers.)
The house then divided—
For the introduction of the bill 246
Against it
Majority in favour of the intro-
duction of the bill
AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS
Mr. CAIRD rose to move for leave to bring in a bill 0
provide for the collection of agricultural statistics in Beg'
land and Wales. He had no hope of passing the bill thiB
session, but he was desirous that those who were interested
in the measure should have it in their possession in therecos:
The whole of the inquiry provided by the bill would 0"
cost more than 20,0001. The measure would tend to pre:
vent those fluctuations in the market which pressed t
heavy on the working classes. There was no provision I``
the bill that was compulsory.
Mr. PACKE was glad to hear that there was no comPill'
sort' clause.
Mr. BENTINCK said that if there was the least 400'
pulsion in the bill, it would be strenuously opposed.
The motion was agreed to.
NEW ZEALAND.
Mr. J. A. SMITH moved for leave to introduce &bill
for discharging claims of the New Zealand Compani 011
the proceeds of sales of waste land in New Zealand.
Sir 3. TRELAWNY opposed the motion.
Mr. LABOUCHERE thought it would be well to take I/
discussion upon the bill, but he would not at present 006
into details.

Leave was then given to bring in the bill.
MILITIA ESTIMATES.
Sir J. RAMSDEN moved for a select committee to pre'
pare estimates of the charge of the disembodied militia
Great Britain and Ireland, for the year ending March )1;
1858— Sir John Ramsden, the Judge Advocate, Mr. IS 31
pole, Mr. Ellice, Col. North, Col. Wilson Patton,
Smyth, General Peel, Col. Gilpin, Mr. Massey, Mr. Brawn
Mr Chichester Forteroue, Earl of Mulgrave, and all cold'
nels of militia.

In answer to Col. FRENCH, tf
Sir J. RAMSDEN said that all instalments of bou.;lej
would be paid this year, whether the militia were CO'
out or not.

The motion was agreed to.
SLIGO BOROUEI ELECTION.
On the motion of Sir G. GREY, Sir J. PakingtonstO
added to this committee.

CHELSEA NEW BRIDGE. the
On the motion of Sir B. HALL, it was agreed that c,
select committee be nominated by the committee of
tion.

MERCHANT SHIPS,
Mr. STAPLETON moved for leave to bring in a
secure the observance of better discipline iu iner~b an
ships. He knew that there was no chance of carrying' ttej
bill this session, but he desired that it might be prinb.
and considered by those who to an interest in the fol
jest. The object was to protect the seamen by securing 3
entry of any punishment inflicted.
The motion was not seconded, and of course fell to Op
ground.
OXFORD UNIVERSITY BILL.
This bill was read a second time and passed. The Obj
is to extend the time of the University commission for
months.

ASSESSMENTS (SCOTLAND) BILL.
This bill passed through c .mmittee.
NEW. ZEALAND LOAN Gi.TARANTEE.
_A •
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER glovvid
resolution for a loan to New Zealand of 5,0,000/. g° s_"j
that further information would be given on the 00°11
reading. {jai
Sir J. TRE LAWNY said he should oppoee the motion
in its future stases. se.
The resolution.was agreed to an I reported to the he
VALUATION OF LANDS (SCOTLAND) M
ANIENDAIENT BILL.
This bill rassed through committe3.
_ INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS BILL.

On the order for the third reading of this bill,
Mr. COBBETT opposed it.
The house divided, and the numbers were--
For the third reading
Against it ... .....
Majority _3s
The bill was then read a third time and passed.
The house adjourned at ten minutes past one.