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a substantial local interest in them; and I feel persuaded
that the justness of this arrangement, the logical sequence
as it is of recognising'the identity of the suffrage, will not
meet with that fate which has been predicted for it -by hon.
gentlemen below the gangway, but will be accepted by the
good sense of the country. (Hear.) Another hon. gentle-
man, the member for Oldham, has complained that nothing
is dove kir the working classes, and the hon. member for
Birmingham has confirmed that complaint, and enforced it
with all his vigour of expression. What we have done for
the working classes may not sound so large as some of the
plans which are commonly advocated for their advancement
—there is nothing more easy than to make a speech and say
that you are in favour of the working classes, and that
you think they ought to have this power and that privi-
lege ; but you never pass any measures to do anything for
the workinc, classes. (Hear, hear.) The working classes
will, I think, be sensible of the advantage which they will
derive from this measure, which I hope and believe
will pass. Here are two avenues to the constituent
power opened to all working men who possess those
qualities which would entitle them to exercise that power
—the savings-bank suffrage and the 40s. freehold. The
hon. gentleman tells me that we are doing nothing for the
working classes, and arrogates to himself the peculiar
privilege of being acquainted with their wants wishes, and
requirements. He says that I can know nothing about the
working classes, and that I only talk to my friends behind
me, and that they know nothing about the working classes.
My friends knowmuch more than thehon. gentleman thinks,
and I can assure him that I do converse with others than
my friends, and that I have as good means as he has of
learning what are the feelings of the working classes. I will
tell the hon. gentleman the things that have been repre-
sented to me, on what I believe to be the very best autho-
rity, and from members of the working classes most distin-
guished by their personal and moral qualities and intelligence.
There were two things which they impressed upon me.
Not knowing of the 40s. franchise, they said that that which
they valued most of all was the savings-bank suffrage, and
that in which they had the least confidence was the pro-
positions of the hon. member for Birmingham. (Cheers
and laughter.) They told me that they could not trust the
hon. member for Birmingham, they were not satisfied that
under his plan the working men would exercise that
privilege. But they said—We clearly understand what a
savings-bank suffrage means. We may invent More,
,we
we may devise other schemes, but this is a great boon, and
one that will be much appreciated by the working classes.
(Cheers.) I believe, Sir, that is the case. Now, it is not
necessary for me to trespass upon the house at any length.
An hon. gentleman has asked me to-night what I intend to
do about Ireland. Well, I thought Ireland had had a
Reform Bill very recently; that it had a boon which Eng-
land had not enjoyed nor Scotland. I understood that it
had worked to the satisfaction of Irish members, and I 'am
sure that Irish members have on several occasions expressed
themselves satisfied with it; but the Government have no
prejudices upon this subject—(laughter)--they are prepared
to consider the case of Ireland, and have considered it, and I
can assure the hon. member, in due season, after some other
bills have progressed, when the bill has been read a second
time, and the Scotch bill has been launched, we shall have
much satisfaction in submitting an Irish Bill. (Hear,
hear.) But the most remarkable circumstance in this dis-
cussion has been the complaint of Scotch members, and of
one in particular, that the Government have treated the
Scottish people in a cavalier manner. Now, I took the
greatest pains this evening to guard the interests and vin-
dicate the position of Scotland. I showed the hon. gentle-
men opposite that if any new principle of reform were
adopted, Scotland might probably be disfranchised to
alarming extent. (Laughter.) I showed him that if he
continued to support his friends among whom he generally
sits, probably Scotland would not be represented by more
members than the metropolitan districts, and that the sur-
plus representation would be given to the constituents of
the hon. member for Lambeth, who has just addressed us.
It is not fair or just to allege that the Government have
treated Scotland in a cavalier manner. There is one point
yet remaining to which I must advert, and that is to fix the
period when I shall ask the house to read this bill a second
time. (Hear, hear.) Upon that subject lam in the hands
of the House. I ought to observe that the Government de-
sires to consult the feelings of the house. Had I followed
my own inclinations, guided only by general considerations
of public business, I should have asked the house to allow

me to move the' second reading on this day fortnight.
(Hear, hear.) If the house will consent to that day I will
fix it for that time, but I am bound to say that representa-
tions have been made to me by hon. members upon the
other side which it would not be fair for me, after what has
occurred, to treat with silence, that I should name this day
three weeks—(hear)—but I leave that point to the house to
decide. The Government are prepared to fix this day fort-
night. It must be eithe; that or this day three weeks, for
the Government measure of finance must be considered
(Cries of " Three weeks.") It is, then, the understanding
*hat I shall move the second reading of this bill upon this
day three weeks. (Hear, hear.) I trust, sir, that when
that motion is made it will be successful. (Cheers and
laughter.)
The amendment was then withdrawn, and leave gin*
to bring in the bill.

MEDICAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL.
This bill passed through committee.
INCLOSURE OF LANDS BILL.

This bill was considered, as amended, and ordered to be
read a third time this day.

BURIAL PLACES BILL.
This bill was read a third time and passed.
SUPPLY OF GAS IN LONDON.
Mr. BYNG moved the appointment of a select committee
to inquire into and report on the existing arrangements for
the supply of gas to the metropolis.—Agreed to.
PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION BILL.
This bill was introduced by the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer and read a first time. The second reading was
fixed for the 21st of March. '
' The house adjoUrned at 25 minutes to 12 o'clock,

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTER SALL' S--YEErrEnn.a.T..
The members dispersed early, in order to catch the 5 p.m.
train for Liverpool. The betting was • marked by some
briskness but there were no new or . important features.
For the Liverpool Steeplechase renewed support was
accorded to The Brewer, whose price at the close
was 3 to. 1 with takers. Ghika returned to favour, and
although 10 to 1 was offered against him, loge a point
higher were taken with avidity. Little Charley, Jealousy,
and Jean du Quesne recetNed a tolerable degree of support
at the odds quoted. For the Spring Cup Aneurin was in
" force," at 6 to 1; indeed, nearly every bookmaker
at the close of business was " full against" Mr. Merry'`
colt. Ambush and Broadlands were, : for the most
part of the afternoon, neck and neck in the betting,
but at last Ambush was the best favourite. But
o-ae or two investments were made on the Derby-20
to 1 was taken to a pony about Merryman, and Volcano
was backed for £lOO at the price given below. vAdng
was once more in bad -odour, as the " knocking out" price
quoted will testify. 3- ' • ' r
CLOSING PRICES. .
LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE.
3to 1 agst The Brewer (taken)
9to 1 agst Jealousy (taken) •
9to 1 agst Little Charley (taken) i
10 to 1 agst Ghika (offered) -
15 to 1 agst Jean du Quesne (takei)
15 to 1 agst Half-Caste (taken)
15 to 1 agst The Huntsman (taken)
25 to 1 agst Xanthus (taken)
25 to 1 agst Knight of the Shire (taken)
25 to 1 agst Border Chief (taken)
Glautius is struck out.
SPRING CUP:
sto 1 agst Aneurin (taken)
7to 1 agst Ambush (taken)
Bto 1 agst Broadlands (taken)
Bto 1 agst Gladiolus (taken)
20 to 1 agst Cheval de Bronze (taken)
TWO THOUSAND GUINEA STAKES.
4to 1 agst Promised Land (taken and offered)
DERBY.
22 to 1 agst Volcano (taken)
20 to 1 agst Merryman (taken)
1000 to 10 agst Viking (offered)

The Madrid journals of the 21st have arrived. In
the Chamber ofDepu ties no fewer than three " reform
bills" had been brought in, one of them by M. Aparici•
proposing to exclude public functionaries altogether
from the Chamber; the second by M. Calvo Asensio,
enacting that the greater part of the high func-
tionaries of State, civil and military, should be
selected exclusively from amongst the deputies ; and
the third by M. Olozaga,. for the adoption of
measures calculated to prevent the-Government of
the day from exercising- an abusive influence in
elections: It had been decided that the trial of M.
Santaella before the Senate should take place with
closed doors. The Fenix' organ of Queen Chris-
tina, after having_ long been favourable to the
O'DOnnell Cabinet, had begun to attack it. This
change of policy had caused much remark. At
Albrenol, in the province of Granada, disturbances
had taken place, on the occasion of an election, and
in the course of them the brother of the mayor had
been dangerously wounded. The governor of the
province had, deemed it necessary to go to the
town to re-establish order, and he had arrested the
leaders of-the disturbances. • The Queen had given
a magnificent ball, and danced with Prince A.dal-
bert of Bavaria, and with the President of, the
Council: A letter states that, in'. spite of all
the efforts made, the Government has indefinitely
postponed the recognition of the class of securities
called " English coupons."

[ADvEwrisFaErr.] Holloway's Ointment. --Cutaneous
Eruptions in Infancy.—No affections of the akin are more
frequent or more annoying to children and nurses than the
irritating chafing with. Which fat children are constantly
afflicted. So great is often the irritation that low fever seta
in, the whole skin becomes inflamed, and the helpless little
sufferer falls into convulsions. Holloway's Ointment should
be in every nursery ; its application cools and soothes the in-
flamed parts, securing peace to the wearied nurse and ease to
her clamorous charge, which, worn out with crying, soundly
sleeps. This preparation is equally effective in red-gura:
tooth-rash, cracked-ears, and all infantile diseases, whether
general over the whole body, or confined, to the head, nose, or
ears.