The Sun.
London, England, 1859-07-09 00:00:00

OATHS OF CATHOLIC MEMBERS.

Mr. MAGUIItE asked whether it was intended by
Government to introduce any ;measure for the repeal or mo-
dification of the oaths now taken by Catholic members ; and
if so, when they would be prepared to lay such measure on
the table P

J. D. FITZGERALD said it was not the inten-

tion of the 'Government to introduce any measure on the
subject at present, because by reference to what had oc-
curred in previous sessions, it was not likely that it would
be carried at present. It was intended, however, in the
next session to bring in a bill for the modification of the
oath.

LANDLORDS AND TENANTS IN IRELAND.
In reply to Mr. BRADY,
Mr. J. D. FITZGERALD said the Government would
not introduce any bill during the present session for the
alteration of the statutes which regulate the relations be-
tween landlords and tenants in Ireland, in consequence of
the session being so far advanced. However, during the
recess, the Irish Government would devote their attention
to the subject, and he hoped they would be able to bring
forward a bill .or bills that would satisfactorily settle the

question.
COASTING TRADE IN AMERICA.
Mr. D. SEYMOUR asked the Vice-President of the
Board'of Trade whether the American Government regard
the trade by sea between New York and California as a
coasting trade, when the goods are unshipped at Aspinwall
and carried across the Isthmus of Panama to be re-shipped
for California; and, if so, whether it is proposed by her
Majesty's Government to address any remonstrance upon.
the subject to the Government at Washington; and also
whether another vessel had not been recently seized by. the
American Government?

Mr; WILSON said, with regard to the latter question,
it was unfortunately true that such seizure had taken place.
A British vessel had been seized by the American Govern-
ment for carrying a cargo of guano, which was decided to
be an infringement of the law. An understanding had
been come to between the Governments of this countryand
the United States when the question was arranged, and it
was decided that British ships in America should enjoy the
same privileges as were conferred on American vessels in
England, with the exception of the coasting trade. That
latter question was one of very extensive signification in
the United States, but they were in communication with
the Government of that country on the subject, which he
hoped would lead to a satisfactory termination of the mat-
ter in dispute.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

In reply to an Hon. Member, -----
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The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that
the time when he should make his financial statement must
in a great measure depend on hon. members themselves.
It was the practice to postpone the financial statement
until the army and navy estimates were agreed to, which
would necessarily be delayed if hon. members pressed
forward their motions. He would suggest that these mo-
tions should be postponed until the estimates were granted,
and then hon. members would have sufficieut time to bring
them forward.
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHARITIES. '
Mr. KINNAIRD asked the Secretary of State for the
Home Department on what plea the Government had post-
poned the introduction of a bill (promised so far back as
1853), to place Roman Catholic charities under the super-
intendence of the Charity Commissioners, from whose con-
trol they are now especially exempt ; and what course they
proposed to adopt regarding'them.
Sir G. C. LEWIS said he could not state what led to
the postponement alluded to, but the present Government
had the question under consideration, with a view to re-
medy the defect complained of.
PACKET CONTRACTS.

Mr. HOARE said he intended to have asked the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer if it was the intention of Government
to grant any fresh packet contracts for the conveyance of
mails beyond the United Kingdom previous to the report of
the committee to be moved for this evening, but after the
statement of the right hon. gentleman he thought it was
unnecessary to do so.
MR. HENRY T. WRENFORDSLEY.

Mr. MAGUIRE moved for a copy of a memorial pre-
sented to the Commissioners of her Majesty's Treasury by
Henry T. Wrenfordsley, of Upper Mount-street, in the
City of Dublin, on the 18th of June, 1859.
THE ARMISTICE.

In reply to Mr. WALPOLE,
Lord J. RUSSELL said that he believed the announce-
ment of the armistice between France and Austria, which
appeared in the Moniteur, was official.
THE BALLOT.

Mr. H. BERKELEY said that he would depart from
his usual course of bringing forward the question of the
ballot, hs soon after the appointment of a new Government
as possible, but, at the same time, he did not wish to be
misunderstood Though he would postpone the question
for the present, he would bring it on again next session,
and never cease to agitate it so long as he had strength.