The Sun.
London, England, 1861-06-06 00:00:00

RAILWAY COMPANIES MORTGAGE TRANSFER

BILL.

Lord KINNAIRD moved the second reading of this
bill. The bill would afford an easy mode of transfer of the
property to which it related, and the only parties he
thought that would object to it were the lawyers and
brokers in Scotland. The bill sought not to make any new
enactments, but only to carry out what had been thought
to be desirable, and what was already the law of the land.
Lord REDESDALE did not approve of the bill. It
would occasion a great loss of revenue on the one hand,
and was objected to strongly by other parties, therefore he
should move that it be read a second time this day six
months.

On the LORD CHANCELLOR putting the question,

Lord REDESDALE said it appeared to be the determi-
nation of the Government to support the bill, he should not
persist with his motion. He had thought it his duty to
draw the attention of the Government to the subject, and,
as they had not objected, he should not proceed further in
the matter.

The bill was then read a second timo.
REFORMATORY SCHOOLS (SCOTLAND) BILL.
Lord KINNAIRD moved the second reading of this bill.
[LEFT SITTING.]

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-(THIS EVENING.)
The SPEAKER, took the chair at four o'clock.

PRIVATE BUSINESS.
The Kingstown Water Bill was read a third time and
passed.

PETITIONS.

Several petitions were presented against the continuance
of the grant to Maynooth ; from different parts of Ireland
in favour of the Galway subsidy ; for promoting the growth
of cotton in India ; in favour of the Salmon Trout Fishery
Bill; for an amendment of the Poor-law in Ireland;
against the abolition of church-rates; in favour of the
bill for the Registration of Births, Deaths, and Marriages
in Ireland ; from certain schoolmasters in Yorkshire,
praying that the claims of the London University to repre-
sentation should be considered in the bill to be introduced
for the appropriation of seats in Parliament; against the
Parochial Assessment Bill, &c.
REPORTS OF DEBATES IN THE HOUSE.

Mr. SCULLY gave notice that on going into committee
of supply he would move for a select committee to consider
the best means for obtaining more accurate and authorised
reports of debates in this house.
THE GALIN AY SUBSIDY.
In reply to Mr. WHITESIDE,

Mr. GREGORY said that it was his intention to press
his motion for a select committee to inquire into the with-
drawal of the Subsidy to the Galway Packet Company, and
to take the sense of the house on that subject.
TfIE POOR LAW BOARD.

Lord ASHLEY asked the President of the Poor Law
Board whether he would lay upon the table of the house
copy of any recent correspondence between the Poor Law
Board and any London or provincial Unions on the subject
of the removal of pauper children to the manufacturing dis-
tricts ?

Mr. VILLIERS said there was no objection to lay that
correspondence on the table.
KENSINGTON GARDENS.

Viscount ENFIELD asked the Chief Commissioner of
Works whether he intended, as was reported, to open a part
of Kensington Gardens for the use of equestrians ; and, if
so, what portions of the gardens would be devoted to that
purpose ?
Mr. COWPER said that it was the wish of the Govern-
ment that the parks might be made a source of enjoyment
to the public as much as possible. With regard to the
ride in Kensington Gardens, he said he thought it would
be most desirable to open the rides this year, notwithstand-
ing that there were some objections to that proceeding. In
the first place there wasthe fear ofifond mothers and timid
nurserymaids, arising from an apprehension of the want
of skilfulness on the part of equestrians—(laughter)—
but he had succeeded in making arrangements by which
horsemen may have all the advantages of the ride without
crossing any frequented path. A complaint had been made
that the privacy of the gardens would be destroyed, but it
was impossible for him or any one else to secure privacy in
the parks of a metropolis which contained 3,000,000 of in-
habitants, and to which the public were admitted. He pro-
posed to admit equestrians through the gate under the dry
arch on the southern side, and to open that entrance on the
next warm day.

RECOGNITION OF THE SOUTHERN
CONFEDERACY.
In reply to Mr. CRAITFORD,
Mr. GREGORY said that he proposed to press the
motion of which he had given notice, as to the recognition
by the country of the confederated States of the Southern
States of America.

Lord J. RUSSELL said that Government would not
oppose the bringing forward of that motion, but he con-
sidered it would be most unadvisable.

CANADIAN VOLUNTEERS.

Lord STANLEY asked the Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs whether it was true, as stated in the latest telegrams
from America, that a regiment of Canadian volunteers had
offered its services to the President of the United Slates to
assist in coercing the Southern States ; and this offer had
been accepted ; and what steps would be taken by her Ma-
jesty's Government to prevent this violation of neutrality ?
Lord J. RUSSELL said that no such report as that
alluded to had been received, nor had there been any com-
munication to the Government by those diplomatic agents
on the subject.

BOATS ON THE WATER IN REGENT'S PARK.
Lord W. GRAHAM asked the First Commissioner of
Works whether it was with his leave and sanction that boats
were allowed to go on the ornamental water in Regent's-
park; whether he was aware that considerable annoyance
had arisen to the families of owners of private gardens
which abut on the same, from persons landing on or lying
alongside of these gardens ; and whether he intended to
take any steps to remedy the grievance complained of ?
_ _

Mr. COWPER said that last summer ho had made
arrangements for allowing boats to ply on the ornamental
water. He had received remonstrances from those resident
at one side of the water, who considered that their gardens
would be open to the invasion of the mob, and there was
another objection also. However, he had not heard any
complaint of the misconduct of those who had availed
themselves of the privilege offered them, with the exception
of one instance of incivility of a young man on ono _
occa-
sion. It was most desirable that clerks and those engaged
age
in sedentary occupations during the day shouldr )h thed
advantage of rowing on this water. (Hear, hea
THE EAST INDIA BILLS.
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day were postponed to enable the houso o p
On the motion of Sir C. Wool), the other
t orders of the
these bills without delay.
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OuLiieve
the second reading of
THE EAST INDIA
Sir C. WOOD then rose•edtothe past history of India,
this bill. Having
ere:oil:ions of the late I\lr. Wilson,
of introducing
laid the foundation
,hvehicand,vherate
vast territory which would ultimately
changes into that
proposed that one celebrated jurist
then proceeded to state that
prove most
amongst the changes
be
eccording to the recommendation of
sent from this country to assist in the for-
d
o
should be
beneficial. considered,
the
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ofltehechlaa\nvgse.
Lord Canning, he further proposed that when the Council
met they should summon to their assistance not less than
for-
mation
six, nor more than twelve, persons to be added to their
number, of whom not more than one-half should hold office
under Government. These persons might be selected from
residents of European descent or natives. He thought it
also desirab7o to associate in the administration of the affairs
the native chiefs of whose fidelity in some of the presiden^'-'
they had accepted testimony. He proposedvuncil so
constituted should, with sQn'n - • aLion, have contro)
over the whole = of India. Ile believed the effect
of ts.ie oiraDgehlellt Would bo to secure an Itaiforra